I tried to be strong.. Tinkerbell Cosby'd me w/ her magic dust and now there's a castle in my trunk.
At least they went ahead and added the London Bus despite the promo being officially over.
Box is helicarrier level big..
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I tried to be strong.. Tinkerbell Cosby'd me w/ her magic dust and now there's a castle in my trunk.
At least they went ahead and added the London Bus despite the promo being officially over.
Box is helicarrier level big..
I may have to earmark two Batman shelves now. I've been going through a bit of a Lego crisis the last couple months but I decided to only concentrate on Super Hero sets now (and modulars) so I will probably go crazy with this line. I imagine they will start leaking towards the end of the year into stores so Dec. - Jan will be expensive.
A lot of repeats there from sets. Slight changes in figs are nice but i'm hoping for original figs that would normally not be made. A small Bane fig would be nice to go next to a big fig Bane, that would be a great repeat. Same with Clayface, small fig in CMF and big fig in a set would be neat. Maybe give him different extra heads as accessories. My wish list would be
Montoya/The Question
Batwoman
Batgirl (Cassandra version)
Hush
Bat Mite
Batman Beyond w/ Ace
Azrael
Azrael as Batman
Oracle (they have a wheelchair accessory now but then again that might be too big for a blind bag)
Sinestro Corps Batman
Professor Pyg
Classic Red Hood
Royal Flush Gang
This is probably an impossible list I know. We all know half of the figs will just be Batman variants.
MiniBossman
Member
All the Batman news has me as excited as the day my dad bought me the Galaxy Explorer.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Waiting for 2xVIP to turn on. I need those bonus points!!
Supa Necta
Banned
I have a habit of asking GameStop employees if they have any Lego preorder bonuses stashed away. Tonight it paid off as I got 2 Kylo Ren's shuttles. Bought a comic and a Furst Batmobile hot wheels so I'll give him a glowing survey.
PalaceBrother
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Well done! That's how I landed a Silver Centurion.
Don't get your hopes up too much, I can see some of these get in therez but that list would be a tall order.
They will absolutely have a Bruce Wayne in there as well by the way.
Chezzymann
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Man I was in the mood for getting some more lego movie sets after re watching the movie but it seems like its completely retired and not in retail stores any more. Only way to get them is through third party sellers at a higher than retail price.
I wish lego themes lasted longer than 2 years, as someone who spreads out across a lot of themes and has a limited budget thats just not enough time
. At least I have benny's spaceship....
I wish lego themes lasted longer than 2 years, as someone who spreads out across a lot of themes and has a limited budget thats just not enough time
. At least I have benny's spaceship....I got my Adam Wee Bruce Wayne and that's all I need. And yea it's a pipe dream list, but if I get a Bat Mite I will be happy. Technically if the rumor is correct and we get a Barbara Gordon fig I can make my own Oracle with the Fun in the Park wheelchair.
Cross post from the Gundam Thread:
Have any you guys seen the Chibi Lego Gundams:
They look so cool!!!
http://blog.livedoor.jp/legolego05/archives/52825834.html
It has Zeta, Hyaku Shiki and Gundam Tyron 3 (Lion Gundam, I believe)
PS: The Zeta Gundam transforms as well. O_O
Have any you guys seen the Chibi Lego Gundams:
They look so cool!!!
http://blog.livedoor.jp/legolego05/archives/52825834.html
It has Zeta, Hyaku Shiki and Gundam Tyron 3 (Lion Gundam, I believe)
PS: The Zeta Gundam transforms as well. O_O
PhoncipleBone
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Brickshow has a DIsney Castle review up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPf074m7odA
Haven't watched the whole thing, except the beginning and his conclusion (generally no fan of their reviews, so I usually stick to Jang + I want some suprises myself)
Now it is very hard to wait untill october though
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPf074m7odA
Haven't watched the whole thing, except the beginning and his conclusion (generally no fan of their reviews, so I usually stick to Jang + I want some suprises myself)
Now it is very hard to wait untill october though
SiegfriedFM
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Brickshow has a DIsney Castle review up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPf074m7odA
Haven't watched the whole thing, except the beginning and his conclusion (generally no fan of their reviews, so I usually stick to Jang + I want some suprises myself)
Now it is very hard to wait untill october though
Yeah, not watching. Jang or, if necessary, Just2good make great, informative videos and they're pleasant to listen to. They're not shouting in an echoing room about how the set comes with five guns and a crowbar and a trashcan.
No one has posted it? Fine... I'll be that guy.
I really wish these guys would get out of LEGO reviewing. I've come to really dislike their approach and style. They offer no insight on anything they review. I'd be happy to just ignore them if they didn't get some sets earlier than JANG often times.
No one has posted it? Fine... I'll be that guy.
I really wish these guys would get out of LEGO reviewing. I've come to really dislike their approach and style. They offer no insight on anything they review. I'd be happy to just ignore them if they didn't get some sets earlier than JANG often times.
Where is the rest of it??
And yeah, it's the shoutiness and the dudebro attitude I don't like about Brickshow. Ah well, ithat cater to a certain audience probably...
Anyway, built the first two bags (of 4) of Ecto 1 + 2. Pretty straightforward build in general, but some things are really cool (the headlichts and turning signals. The shaping of the front...). And the minifigs, oh boy the minifigs. They are easily the highlight allready of the whole set
MiniBossman
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Jang is always my first choice for reviews.
Just2Good 2nd.
And somewhere way down the list BrickShow. Nothing wrong with what they do, just does not appeal to me. I rarely watch their videos.
I expect we will have all the Death Star details in a few days. I wasn't interested even if it wasn't a rehash.
Just2Good 2nd.
And somewhere way down the list BrickShow. Nothing wrong with what they do, just does not appeal to me. I rarely watch their videos.
I expect we will have all the Death Star details in a few days. I wasn't interested even if it wasn't a rehash.
Fun to see you guys hating so much on the Brick Show. I feel similar about Jang. The BS brings way more energy and show the models and figs of in a better way.
What both have in common to a detriment is their 'blind' love if everything Lego does. They can be a little critical of big flaws, but in general they cut Lego a lot of slack. In general the Lego reviewing business is lightyears away from the way games are looked at.
What both have in common to a detriment is their 'blind' love if everything Lego does. They can be a little critical of big flaws, but in general they cut Lego a lot of slack. In general the Lego reviewing business is lightyears away from the way games are looked at.
I just ordered it. (With the blessings of the missus no less). Star Wars tax on the Death Star is too high for me.
I'll probably only get the AT-ST for the rest of the year now, but so be it. I wanted this castle since I first lay eyes on it.
MiniBossman
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I'm waiting until double VIP. I have to finish some other sets, and $35 in VIP cash will come in handy on January 1st and I want that new modular.
No one has posted it? Fine... I'll be that guy.
Yeah, I'm not a fan of monetizing or teasing out information like this.
I was offered the full image, but it came at a cost, and that isn't happening.
Anyway, back to my vacation...
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Someone wanted you to PAY for a teaser image of a LEGO set? :lol
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Hehe... i remember this place before Jang was a thing, and back then, the Brickshow was still pretty respected around here. They're not as bad as you'd think i guess... I mean i agree that their marketing tactics etc. have gotten kinda out of hand lately but i still DO enjoy their high energy approach as you say once in a while.
Jang comes across a lot more unbiased and objective. I actually enjoy both for what they are i suppose... That said, off to watching that Castle review.
I would be all over that Batman CMF range. Going to be hard to feel the bags if there's a bunch of different suits though.
I've noticed fewer places stocking the recent series in the UK, used to be big displays in the supermarkets but they seem to be less prominent now. Perhaps it's just my area, or maybe there's a little fatigue setting in.
I've noticed fewer places stocking the recent series in the UK, used to be big displays in the supermarkets but they seem to be less prominent now. Perhaps it's just my area, or maybe there's a little fatigue setting in.
The Lamonster
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I just found out about this. Apparently it's surprisingly similar to the previous Death Star, that is only recently out of print. What gives? At first I was hoping it would be Death Star II. We haven't had a DS2 set for many many years.No one has posted it? Fine... I'll be that guy.
I guess it's promising for those that want a new USC Falcon...
yeah everything seems to point to LEGO doing a Winter Village all over again with the Death Star set.
I don't blame them... the set is good, but updated minifigs and maybe a few tweaks can go a long way. And releasing it right around Rogue One is excellent timing. Who knows when we'll get another feature film that revolves around the Death Star again... could be never.
I don't blame them... the set is good, but updated minifigs and maybe a few tweaks can go a long way. And releasing it right around Rogue One is excellent timing. Who knows when we'll get another feature film that revolves around the Death Star again... could be never.
MiniBossman
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You underestimate Disney's ability to milk this cow.
At the same time, releasing a somehow different star may have attracted different customers. Most people interested in the previous one have had a lot of time to buy one.
Some hoarders and resellers will cry if it's an update, too ^_^
I only escaped the Dark Ages after Jang started, and he has always been a bit my go to video review source when I wanted thoughts on and a good look at a set.
Brickshow always put me of in some way. I understand their enthousiasm can be appealing, but to me he is a bit of the equivalent of those screaming, ahum, I mean very enthousiastic youtube game reviewers. To each his own though...
SiegfriedFM
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I agree that there seems to be CMF fatigue. Many stores around here has Simpsons 2, S14 and Disney in big quantities. Especially Simpsons.
No S16 still, but it officially comes out Sep 1.
No S16 still, but it officially comes out Sep 1.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Simpsons S2 seemed to just stick around forever. Did it sell that poorly, or did they overproduce it that much?
Series 14 (monster stuff) seemed to hang around a long time too, but I aint complaining. It let me stock up on them.
Chezzymann
Member
Jang is great. He's also an awesome MOCist.
Whats the best set available for $40-50 right now? Im considering jestros evil mobile since its on sale for $47 at target. First order tie fighter is on sale at walmart for about that price. And also the ninjago morrow dragon. They all look great ugh
Whats the best set available for $40-50 right now? Im considering jestros evil mobile since its on sale for $47 at target. First order tie fighter is on sale at walmart for about that price. And also the ninjago morrow dragon. They all look great ugh
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nicoga3000
Saint Nic
That looks almost identical to the old one. Glad I snagged an aftermarket Death Star for $440 shipped instead of the $500 this one is supposed to be!
Yeah, saw it on Reddit.
I don't own the first but looks identical if not worse for some reason.
SiegfriedFM
Member
I think they moved some rooms around, but that is indeed pretty much identical. They didn't even try to smooth out the blockiness around the edges.
Hmmm. It will have to show something really new and cool, otherwise I'll be able to wait quite some time. Maybe for a big sale once it reaches local shops again.
Hmmm. It will have to show something really new and cool, otherwise I'll be able to wait quite some time. Maybe for a big sale once it reaches local shops again.
From the pic on LEGO's website, doesn't look like they've moved a thing.
I think the extra bricks probably went to make the Tie Advanced better by using a lot of small pieces and spring loaded missiles.
toythatkills
Member
Well, Bricklinking 10188 is about to get pretty cheap.
MiniBossman
Member
I expect all the resellers will be dumping 10188 like crazy. It should be a race to the bottom over the next month.
The previous Death Star was around quite a lot longer than most expected it would be, so it must've been quite popular, so it makes sense to bring it back without a ton of changes to its design for those that missed it the first time. But it's not obvious in that picture what the ~200 new pieces are for.
toythatkills
Member
Maybe the 200 extra parts is because they're putting the Falcon Microfighter in there as well, just to up the lols
Marty Chinn
Member
So is the new Death Star just an excuse to raise the price by $100?
Tie Advanced has been redesigned, some pieces on the ground, and that looks to be it.
Think they might squeeze in some action figures like exploding cell?
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