WordAssassin
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Oh my god I just realized what Ringo is holding. I was like "is that supposed to be a tambourine why is it black wtf" IT'S THE HOLE IN HIS POCKET
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LEGO |OT5| DARKNESS! NO MONEY! (or Break the Rules! Mix the Bags!)
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Winnie the Pimp
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Hmmm i really wasn't gonna get the Star Wars Advent Calendar this year but...
seeing it in person now i'd have 3 good reasons to get it after all:
1) Bespin Guard
2) Snow Chewbacca
3) silver/grey 3-CPO (it IS supposed to be him right?)
seeing it in person now i'd have 3 good reasons to get it after all:
1) Bespin Guard
2) Snow Chewbacca
3) silver/grey 3-CPO (it IS supposed to be him right?)
friskykillface
Banned
I'll pick up that sub
Ringo the god 😎
Ringo the god 😎
U-3PO, but you could have it as Clone Wars era C-3PO.
pantsattack
Member
I went out and bought a few sets yesterday:
FIFTY DOLLARS!
Chezzymann
Member
pantsattack
Member
Yeah, I got a bit bamboozled by the Mega Blox in there actually. I just started to sort through it.
I'll give those away to kids I don't like. Hey maybe Halloween gifts.
the fuck?
parrotbeak
Member
LEGO is getting weird.
friskykillface
Banned
Batman x Dr Strange set
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You are in for a treat. Enjoy!
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Wait, after now reading up a little on him, isn't he supposed to be that Droid that appears aside Leia in the Tantive IV? So wouldn't that make him a new Hope era droid rather than a Clone Wars one then?
Also: Are the pieces for that stand included in the Yellow Submarine set?
I'm definitely getting 2 Yellow Submarines. One for me, and one to give my mother for a Christmas gift. She's a diehard Beatles fan and has bought a couple small Creator Lego sets for herself in the past, so it's perfect. She doesn't follow Lego news at all like we do, so she will have no idea this is even being made. It's gonna be a great surprise.
BentBricks
Member
Those professional photos of the Yellow Submarine sell the set even more.
I like the use of hotdogs for the hand rails. Those new pizza slice tiles (1/4 1x1 circle tiles) really help add curves and keep the lines nice and smooth.
The minifigs are growing on me. They look so much better in high quality photos than the crappy leaked ones.
I can't wait to see the MOCs that people will make to go with the Yellow Sub.
I like the use of hotdogs for the hand rails. Those new pizza slice tiles (1/4 1x1 circle tiles) really help add curves and keep the lines nice and smooth.
The minifigs are growing on me. They look so much better in high quality photos than the crappy leaked ones.
I can't wait to see the MOCs that people will make to go with the Yellow Sub.
Just read up U-3PO's biography on Wookieepedia. I wonder if any of that is canon now and he/she is going to appear in Rogue One. Might be a cool nod.
Yep. Here's the link on Lego.com
http://www.lego.com/en-gb/starwars/characters/u-3po-0fc741bcf35e48f1b557d7aef77cca4c
Mr Solo Dolo
Member
Looks like George (ASDA) have reduced the price of some of the Rogue One sets.
£55 for the U-Wing Figther and £63 for Krennic's Imperial Shuttle. Goodbye bank balance.
£55 for the U-Wing Figther and £63 for Krennic's Imperial Shuttle. Goodbye bank balance.
LordOfLore
Banned
So with Super Hero Girls and Lego Batman, do we think there'll be more new sets from WB properties next year? Wonder Woman has to have a few sets, right?
Thanks for posting this. Got the Striker to add to the TIE squadron I'm developing. Wish I had the cash for the other two right now but alas. Will have to keep my eyes peeled for deals in the future.
Fake edit: Looks like the Falcon is £79 too :-O
BentBricks
Member
She doesn't have to, but you'd think LEGO would at least put out 1 set.
Speaking of Super Hero sets,
The following sets were on sale 20% in LEGO retail stores. Sale isn't online.
Avenjet Space Mission
Heroes of Justice: Sky High Battle
That combined with double VIP points and the free promo XMas set is a good deal.Heroes of Justice: Sky High Battle
Last Super Hero set for the older wave I need now is the "Super Hero Airport Battle". I will regret if I don't get that set. I think it will be hard to get that set on sale as it will sell out immediately if it does go on sale. I may end up just buying it during double VIP and get the promo XMas set.
Mr Solo Dolo
Member
I've got it in my sights, yeah
Some good deals going around at the moment here and there.Got it for about 40% off about a month back (on Amazon). So it is possible to find it on sale. The sale lasted for about a week as well by the way.
Avenjet is on my shit tier list this year. Its a theme they seem to be going for "Lets make a most wanted big fig villain and slap them in a $60+ set and then throw in some build, whatever, just get it out there" At least with the Darkseid set you had Green Arrow and at the time the only way to get Cyborg. Then you had the Javelin build itself which is an actual iconic ship and just so happened to be a great build and actually look good on display. Avenjet was just lazy all around. I would have paid $60 for the set if they scrapped the jet build, gave everyone jet packs and had a buildable flying throne for Thanos, or at least a Thanos Copter.
BentBricks
Member
It comes with a build? I was getting it for the minfigs pretty much. I never imagined Hyperion would ever get a minifig. There is enough minifig goodness for me to not complan about the ship. Ship looks decent to me, but has zero nostalgia/iconic factor for me.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The figures are really great. I am with you on Hyperion. So great to have that one.
TheFuzz
Member
I don't recall seeing Airport battle under $50 anywhere, nor can I find a record of Amazon offering it that low. I've been watching it.
You sure about the price?
Boogalogist
Member
I love the minifigs in the Avenjet set. Hyperion, Captain Marvel and Thanos totally seals it for me.
I initially got them for Thanos (my favourite anti-hero),but the prints in Hyperion and Captain Marvel surprised me. The cape on Hyperion has a slight slant to it that gives a bit of flair.
I initially got them for Thanos (my favourite anti-hero),but the prints in Hyperion and Captain Marvel surprised me. The cape on Hyperion has a slight slant to it that gives a bit of flair.
PalaceBrother
Member
I still have no idea who Hyperion is but the fig is good. Even though the Captain America one is basically the same as the Red Skull Sub one it's still a decent fig too. I appreciate that they included two heads for Captain Marvel too.
All in all, 5 great figs and a super lousy build. Not a bad ratio these days!
All in all, 5 great figs and a super lousy build. Not a bad ratio these days!
toythatkills
Member
Double VIP finally up in the UK!
Free London Bus if you order for the next week, and that Christmas 24-day thing if you order after that. Qualifying spends, etc.
Free London Bus if you order for the next week, and that Christmas 24-day thing if you order after that. Qualifying spends, etc.
Rodney McKay
Member
I just looked up the set on Target to get a look at it, and one of the preview images didn't seem quite right...
DC v. Marvel crossover finally!?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I just looked up the set on Target to get a look at it, and one of the preview images didn't seem quite right...
DC v. Marvel crossover finally!?
He is Batman after all.
DARKNESS! NO PARENTS!
BentBricks
Member
I just looked up the set on Target to get a look at it, and one of the preview images didn't seem quite right...
DC v. Marvel crossover finally!?
Have to include Batman in Super Hero sets to sell them.
It's a LEGO rule to have either Batman or Spider-Man in 80% of super hero sets.
Rodney McKay
Member
Im honestly amazed that I have yet to buy a set with Iron Man in it. He seems to be in at least 50% of the Marvel sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
If LEGO were smart, every Marvel set would have some variation of Spider-Man in a set. Over the course of a year or two, make a full on mini fig Spider-Verse.
If LEGO were smart, every Marvel set would have some variation of Spider-Man in a set. Over the course of a year or two, make a full on mini fig Spider-Verse.
they've gotten better with spidey but they're still doing far too many repeats
BentBricks
Member
The only explanation is you are not a comic fanboy. Hulkbuster set!!! Get it. Do you even read this thread?
If LEGO were smart, every Marvel set would have some variation of Spider-Man in a set. Over the course of a year or two, make a full on mini fig Spider-Verse.
Spider-Ham...someday.
I doubt we'd see that due special head mould requirements.
I'd like to the Noir Spider-Man, but that one is very unlikely due to relatively small audience would know that one. Never know though, LEGO has already surprised me with a bunch of minifigs (like the Legion of Super-Hero ones, Hyperion, etc).
Would you get all the variants like you do for Batman?
I don't get why LEGO can do so many Batman variants that are subtly different, but they've used the same red and blue Spidey print for years. I understand it's cheaper, but why not have less Batman variant also.
I've been getting most of the variants of spiderman of the years, I missed out on the light blue one from the very first one (though I have 2x of the dark blue, which is my fav)
I don't have the latest couple from the bridge set though
I'd love to do a frame of spidey like I have of batman and iron man now
Woohoo! Redeemed my VIP points, got myself the Holiday Train. Choo Choo!
hooijdonk17
Member
The year is coming to an end so I sat down and looked at the list of what I wanted to buy in 2016 and what I still don't have.. I have quite a few sets I wouldn't mind picking up but can't really decide which is really a good idea to get..
31050 Corner Deli Initially this was a Creator favorite of mine but it kind of fell off my radar further into the year, mostly because I enjoy rural Creator sets more than urban ones but it would still make a great addition to my City collection..
31053 Treehouse Adventures This, I will most certainly be buying as it is an amazing set and will go together great with my other rural Creator sets..
41129 Amusement Park Hot Dog Van This set is just pure win IMO so yeah, also in the bag..
60101 Airport Cargo Plane I wanted to buy this to pair with my Cargo Truck because I love the cargo theme (my first ever Lego was the 6367 Semi Truck) but I doubt my budget or display cabinet will have room.
75099 Rey's Speeder I think it's one of the better Star Wars releases from TFA even though it's not exactly movie accurate, but worth it for Rey if nothing else I suppose.. Price/part ratio is terrible though..
75140 Rebel Troop Transport Amazing set I can't justify paying for unfortunately, considering I haven't built the TFO TIE and Poe's X-Wing yet..
If you were me and could buy 2 or at most 3 of these, which ones would you go for?
31050 Corner Deli Initially this was a Creator favorite of mine but it kind of fell off my radar further into the year, mostly because I enjoy rural Creator sets more than urban ones but it would still make a great addition to my City collection..
31053 Treehouse Adventures This, I will most certainly be buying as it is an amazing set and will go together great with my other rural Creator sets..
41129 Amusement Park Hot Dog Van This set is just pure win IMO so yeah, also in the bag..
60101 Airport Cargo Plane I wanted to buy this to pair with my Cargo Truck because I love the cargo theme (my first ever Lego was the 6367 Semi Truck) but I doubt my budget or display cabinet will have room.
75099 Rey's Speeder I think it's one of the better Star Wars releases from TFA even though it's not exactly movie accurate, but worth it for Rey if nothing else I suppose.. Price/part ratio is terrible though..
75140 Rebel Troop Transport Amazing set I can't justify paying for unfortunately, considering I haven't built the TFO TIE and Poe's X-Wing yet..
If you were me and could buy 2 or at most 3 of these, which ones would you go for?
love the faces on the little green baddies
In Europe, so not amazon.com. paid about 51 around one month ago.
Brilliant.
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