Hmmmmm...and the 15th is the last day for the free fountain promo. I really do want that fountain but thats taking a big risk it will be around till the last day.
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Hmmmmm...and the 15th is the last day for the free fountain promo. I really do want that fountain but thats taking a big risk it will be around till the last day.
Spike Spiegel
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The reviewer talks about it in the Youtube video, it looks like a new/updated version (never owned the old one). Comparing the two, the new model has brighter colors plus a different torso, legs and head, but loses the stripe and extra pieces on the armor.
Old:
New:
I like the new one, it looks more comic/cartoon accurate now.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The new one looks great.
BentBricks
Member
What cool about the newer print is it kinda looks like a modern update of the old style 70's 80's comic and cartoon version.
tiggerkiddo
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Gonna buy that DC Juniors set for the Lex Power Armor
new star wars on toysrus.com
http://www.toysrus.com/family/index...goryId=31151746&ppg=96&page=1&searchSort=TRUE
let me guess... they were in stock briefly and already sold out? how do I miss it every single time! I check often. i know it's some sort of curse.
http://www.toysrus.com/family/index...goryId=31151746&ppg=96&page=1&searchSort=TRUE
let me guess... they were in stock briefly and already sold out? how do I miss it every single time! I check often. i know it's some sort of curse.
Jeff Albertson
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Off to toys r us shortly (uk) to get the venom symbiote polybag - free when you spend £15 on marvel.
It's my boys birthday tomorrow and he wants the cross bones set (and it's about the only marvel set I haven't already got ready for him)
I'm not a big fan of the set but I suppose crossbones is a cool figure along with falcon!
It's my boys birthday tomorrow and he wants the cross bones set (and it's about the only marvel set I haven't already got ready for him)
I'm not a big fan of the set but I suppose crossbones is a cool figure along with falcon!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I noticed those too.
I just noticed that they're using those board game figures as pillars in the bottom corner -- next to the dial you twist to set the time on the clock.
(What are those board game figures called? Microfigs are the Helicarrier/Ant-Man sized ones, right?)
And I think those are microfigs, and the others are nano figs. Not sure.
They did, actually. I went there Sunday and found about 2/3 of a box. Didn't stick around though. Went Weds and found what looked like close to a full box, but all the packs looked slightly crinkled so I think they combined some partial boxes.
Was feeling minifig packs with another toy hunter I run into often. He was seeking 3 to finish his set. Helped him get one of them before I had to jet (on a tight schedule!), but not before I found myself a second Stitch. Could come in useful down the road.
I'm in the Bay Area of California.
oneknightr
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Dat printed clock face!
oneknightr
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Yep. Brickset confirmed price to be $250 here in the US. Amazing amazing amazing price! Bravo Lego! Bravo!
http://brickset.com/article/21371/10253-big-ben-press-release
http://brickset.com/article/21371/10253-big-ben-press-release
BentBricks
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Is Jaimie Berard the designer or just the lead on it?
I've passed on Sydney Opera House and on Tower Bridge, but I'm sold on Big Ben. It's also an awesome parts pack. This is bad. Once I get Big Ben I may have a retro-desire to get Sydney Opera House and Tower Bridge.
What part is used for the clock hands?
I've passed on Sydney Opera House and on Tower Bridge, but I'm sold on Big Ben. It's also an awesome parts pack. This is bad. Once I get Big Ben I may have a retro-desire to get Sydney Opera House and Tower Bridge.
What part is used for the clock hands?
oneknightr
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Tower Bridge is amazing and a must have set. Especially if you're getting Big Ben. It's a great parts pack too. The good news is, with Big Ben coming out, I don't see how Lego will retire it anytime soon. You have some time to buy it.
Sydney Opera House never really did it for me. There's something about the way the set looks that bothers me and I can't figure out why.
oneknightr
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Lol! One of my favorite movies. "Remember, remember, the 5th of November..."
Supa Necta
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glad it was officially announced and you all have your confirmation now.
Didn't mean to come off rude. I was just really surprised. Great value and this might be the 1st big set I buy on day 1.
Chezzymann
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Hmm might ask my parents to get me that big Ben set as my graduation present next year since it's just $250. But man that build looks repetitive and boring and it's probably gonna take me like 15 hours.
BentBricks
Member
Well, it appears a lot of people saw the value in Power Armor Luthor set. I went to TRU today and that set was gone, but every single other Jurnior Builder set was fully stocked.
Disney CMF sold out. They let me take the empty box as a consolation prize.
I will check out Target stores as they show up as available via the Target iPhone app.
Latest Target App for iPhone has a barcode scanner so you don't need to know the DCPI number. I simply scanned barcode of a pack I already had. App says it's available at all Target stores around me. I'll report back later to see if they are actually on the floor or in backroom in store. I've had issues in the past where "available" doesn't mean on the floor.
Don't have any Disney CMF packs handy? Brickset and the internet to your rescue.
1) Brickset has had barcode information on their site for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately it's the number version, not barcode.
2) Extra step to convert UPC number to barcode (it works using UPCA barcode standard). I usually use this online site http://buy.barcoding.com/barcode-generator
I've used this to print out my VIP barcode as well. Thinking of designing a special unique VIP card for myself.
Here is the Disney CMF barcode for your convenience (UPC: 673419249430):
3) Scan with Target app to see availability
EDIT:
Just checked online. SOLD OUT again online at LEGO.com here in U.S. I swear, if LEGO and Disney didn't do a massive production run of those CMFs, they would be stupid not to do a 2nd production run.
EDIT 2:
Time for me to start a rumor that there is a Disney CMF shortage and there won't be enough to meet demand. People were worried about last CMF series shortage. Imagine if people thought that would happen with the Disney CMFs. I can imagine parents pushing and shoving to get at the packets when they are delivered.
PhoncipleBone
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Yeah. Looks like stuff off a tool wheel.
This is so bought. It looks gorgeous and is cheap for the number of parts.
No worries! I'm not exactly super active. I tend to just lurk in here...I think I only out right mentioned that I worked there back in OT2 or OT3 of the LEGO thread.
And don't want to be TOO obvious about it now since we aren't supposed to talk about certain things...
BentBricks
Member
Quick MOC-up of what my new VIP card will look like. I just need a good image of VIP card before I print it out and laminate it with packing tape.
EDIT: Added an alternative version.
EDIT: Added an alternative version.
OT Big Ben thread here: http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1221589
Refreshing that the first comment was how reasonable the price is.
Refreshing that the first comment was how reasonable the price is.
PhoncipleBone
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But I got in before complaints about pricing began.
toythatkills
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That designed video tipped me over the edge. Getting Big Ben. Obviously that means I have to get Tower Bridge too.
And with the Porsche on the way... oh god. This is going to be an expensive couple of months.
And with the Porsche on the way... oh god. This is going to be an expensive couple of months.
Worst part is where to store them. Just got a Billy bookcase dedicated to Lego but Tower bridge is too wide, and Big Ben would be too tall (I'd lose a shelf). But tower bridge is so good. And Big Ben will go alongside my modded architecture one and my nanoblocks one
And soon
BentBricks
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Target app availability for Disney CMF seems to correspond to if they are on the floor or not. All Target stores around me show available except for the closest one to me. Today it showed as available on the app. It was indeed there.
I now have 3 full sets (each one from a different store). No idea if Target has a limit, but I took 18 so others will have a chance. 1 for me, 1 for a gift to my sister, and 1 for a gift with no current recipient.
Now I just need to figure out which ones I want for duplicates for myself. Definitely want the ducks and mice ones. Hmmm...maybe I'll just get another full set. I'm sure I can unload any one I don't want later.
In my 3 separate experiences with Disney CMFs, Minnie may be the hardest one to find in this series. I am very curious why LEGO made Mickey and Minnie in different quantities. I imagine they thought some may only care about Mickey since he's the main character.
I now have 3 full sets (each one from a different store). No idea if Target has a limit, but I took 18 so others will have a chance. 1 for me, 1 for a gift to my sister, and 1 for a gift with no current recipient.
Now I just need to figure out which ones I want for duplicates for myself. Definitely want the ducks and mice ones. Hmmm...maybe I'll just get another full set. I'm sure I can unload any one I don't want later.
In my 3 separate experiences with Disney CMFs, Minnie may be the hardest one to find in this series. I am very curious why LEGO made Mickey and Minnie in different quantities. I imagine they thought some may only care about Mickey since he's the main character.
BentBricks
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Someone made the comment about set looking bizarre without Houses of Parliament attached. Not being intimate with the building details to that extent it never occurred to me.
Looking at some photos of the real building, it seems one could buy 4-5 Big Ben sets and extend the building to include the Houses of Parliament.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Bn stores got more Disney figures. Get em while you can.
parrotbeak
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I was looking at the box and comparing it to pictures of the real Big Ben and had the same thought. The box has the rest of it faded in the background almost subliminally suggesting it.
tiggerkiddo
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Not even gonna touch the thread for Big Ben, there will be silly complaints galore!
parrotbeak
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It's fine so far.
the only complaint i saw was the lack of the rest of Parliament
BentBricks
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Would only quadruple the price.
Someone will buy multiples and MOC up the rest of the building. Can't wait to see it.
Rodney McKay
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Damn, target near me had a TON of Disney minifigs so I bought six.
I only got two new ones and the rest were duplicates (two Mr Fantastics, a Stitch, and a Little Mermaid).
I was in a rush and didn't feel for them, but I suck at that anyways.
I only got two new ones and the rest were duplicates (two Mr Fantastics, a Stitch, and a Little Mermaid).
I was in a rush and didn't feel for them, but I suck at that anyways.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Check BN. The store in my town got another box in today. It probably won't last long though.
And which figures are you missing? I do have a few left to trade or whatever, but the whole sets are long gone.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
bought the Detectives office set recently and the addiction begins again. Now i want the other sets to attach to it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Modulars are the dark path. Once you begin, forever will it dominate your destiny.
Oh you better hurry, Pet Shop and Palace Cinema are on borrowed time so get those two ASAP. Then you are going to want Parisian Restaurant right away because of how great it is. And Fire Brigade is oop but you could get Ghostbusters Firehouse as a pretty nice fill in. Oh and you know what would look great in the background of your Modular cityscape? Tower Bridge and Big Ben.
Working on a GBC (Great Ball Contraption) for Brickworld in Chicago. I am going to build a modular building that interacts with the zig-zag lift I built. All I have right now is pretty much the footprint and how high certain parts will be. Working on facade and minifigure interaction.
GBC Zig-Zag lift WIP by Brendan M, on Flickr
GBC Zig-Zag lift WIP by Brendan M, on Flickr- Status