chaosblade
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Finally built palace cinema. Not the most interesting thing to build but it had some neat sections.
Stickers suck.
Stickers suck.
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LEGO |OT6| We Only Build in Black. And Sometimes Very Dark Grey.
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BentBricks
Member
Seems like they expanded their monofig selection a lot since I last visited the site.
I wonder if they somehow got some of those moulds without print or if they removed the printing themselves. Too expensive for me, but if I had cash to burn I'd get them.
http://monofigs.bigcartel.com
I wonder if they somehow got some of those moulds without print or if they removed the printing themselves. Too expensive for me, but if I had cash to burn I'd get them.
http://monofigs.bigcartel.com
Winnie the Pimp
Member
What is this sorcery? I can't find details anywhere on their site on just how EXACTLY they made these figs.... Some of those colors especially for the hair HAVE to be painted hmm...
As you said though, they are super expensive. Pretty though...
BentBricks
Member
Ignore the Mega Bloks Hello Kitty figure (though I confess I have one or two).
EDIT: Just saw that he has photos in his photostream that show how his BB-* droids are made.
bb8s by Pangeran Panda, on Flickr
Check out his photostream to see the delicious insides.
Untitled by Pangeran Panda, on Flickr
EDIT: Just saw that he has photos in his photostream that show how his BB-* droids are made.
I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
LordOfLore
Banned
Still so fucking good.I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
(What are your thoughts on Joker Manor?)
I've been away so I haven't had a good look at it yet, just on a mobile display. it did make me think perhaps I could buy 2x and remove the jokerized elements and build it into an L shape to put on top of the Batcave for next year
LordOfLore
Banned
At the very least youll get some use out of the computers and another batsuit for the vault.
SiegfriedFM
Member
I can just say holy shit.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Falcon out for delivery now...
And now that that joke is out of the way,
Uploading more pics soon of detailing?
And, as odd as it sounds, I am curious to see the back side of it and see if you did any kind of support structure on it.
And now that that joke is out of the way,
Damn, that is incredible. I don't think anyone here is surprised at how well that turned out. Just amazing work.I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
Uploading more pics soon of detailing?
And, as odd as it sounds, I am curious to see the back side of it and see if you did any kind of support structure on it.
BentBricks
Member
I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
Love the rock work. Where's the feet?
I want more pictures too... Words seems hollow to describe it. Great job.
Any idea on the piece count? The weight?
That's also a true nod to Lego sturdiness, the weight parts must support on the bottom must be insane...
Also, curious about the dinosaur... Is it an easter egg from something Batman related, or just a joke?
Godspeed.
Not even opened my box yet or seen any videos or photos of the build, apart from the mods posted here. Going in cleeeeeannnn.
Might have to only mix half bags though. Lol
balladofwindfishes
Member
They buy official minifig parts and then clean off the prints.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Coward!
I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
Send us your touring schedule and well randomly show up at your shows, making cryptic GAF comments while admiring this thing.
Thats an impressive build. An amazing feet, if you will...
parrotbeak
Member
Looks like there's still lots of room to build till you reach the ceiling. I think you could fit a full sized Wayne Manor above it.I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
Also I would have loved to see the other entrants faces when you showed up right at the end to crush any hope they had in winning Best in Show
parrotbeak
Member
Did you give us detailed pics of the side rooms? I don't remember seeing those.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The LEGO Fairy just made a 29lb delivery.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
The LEGO Fairy just made a 29lb delivery.
Now, mix the bags...
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You might have 2 tracking numbers like I did. One for the Falcon, the other for the freebies. The freebies still show same thing for me on label created. Just check the weight on the fed ex page to know which it is.
Nevah!
Boxes in boxes. And the bags are spread throughout, so you have to open every box.
That is taking up an entire 3'x6' table. So many bags.
You psychos can mix them all you want.
I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
That is amazing Wetwired. I really can't form any other words seeing that.
Is there more pics of that batman custom that show little detIls and dfiferent angles. The front shot does look insane. I just want to see more.
Grats on being a lego genius btw
I checked phon. Both packages say label made thursday. Just seems odd to me. Im in no rush, i just kind if eant to make sure im able to recieve delivery
Grats on being a lego genius btw
I checked phon. Both packages say label made thursday. Just seems odd to me. Im in no rush, i just kind if eant to make sure im able to recieve delivery
That feel when you spend 20 mins looking for a part that you already applied. That's what I get for getting distracted mid step by my child. 6 weeks old and she thinks I'm the centre of the universe.
We'll see.
I don't have a large enough box! Lol.
We'll see.
Not brave enough!
Haloid1177
Banned
Finished first bag of the Falcon after a journey of getting it. Left over two black technic pins. Really hope thats right lol.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I had two black pins, 1 Blue, 1 tan, and a wrench. Its normal. Almost done with bag 2 now.
PalaceBrother
Member
Perfectly said. Awesome as always, Wet.
Marty Chinn
Member
Heh I always worry I missed something when I have extra pieces even though I know it's normal.
I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
What in the world....
*speechless*
I've been MIA for a bit, went on a driving holiday with my kids for 2 weeks. Unfortunately that meant I wasn't home to work on my Batcave before it went on display today.
I literally drove in the driveway, unloaded the wife, kids and luggage and loaded up the cave to take to the already-in-progress show. I managed to get their about 3:30pm to set up just in time for judging. I took the honour of "Best in Show" and won the Ideas fishing hut set.
I don't consider the batcave finished however, still some details I'll add tomorrow and there's a whole planned two face vignette to add on the top left. But here it is so far. Let's call it Version 1.0
Very nice, ill have a hard time matching that with my isengard mines, lol. I also have not worked on it for a while, need to get on that.
You might have 2 tracking numbers like I did. One for the Falcon, the other for the freebies. The freebies still show same thing for me on label created. Just check the weight on the fed ex page to know which it is.
Nevah!
That is taking up an entire 3'x6' table. So many bags.
You psychos can mix them all you want.
Thats neat how they have rhe Falcon pic spread over the sides of all the boxes. Now you have to align the boxes when storing them.
What he said.
I have a relatively simple question for yall.
When i started into lego, for my son, i decided the sets were the way to go. You get a fun build, but also lots of unique pieces. The idea was tear them down and throw the pieces all together so he can build and have a variety of different pieces to build with.
So, now we have some sets built, and they sit proudly on display. Suddenly it feels bad to tear them down. That isnt even the part kind if holding me back. The idea of building them again would be a nightmare, trying to find all of the pieces again.
I suppose i will probably be buying sets for a while, so he will always have something to build. So, maybe i just tear the old ones down for the creative bin, and allow him to keep a couple sets for display at a time?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Keep some stuff displayed, but eventually space will run out. But for the creative bin, it will get unwieldy at some point. It is your choice if you want to sort and organize that part. OP has some ideas for sorting and storage for that.
On a different note, I forgot how slow I get while drinking and building. But it is making me savor this beast.
On a different note, I forgot how slow I get while drinking and building. But it is making me savor this beast.
Yeah, hes too young to even have any sort of organization going on. But as we get more pieces im going to have to just start organizing by something simple like big part, small part, and special part bins.
I drank too much once and it took me and my wife half an hour to unfuck some poorly following of instructions on the beetle.
I drank too much once and it took me and my wife half an hour to unfuck some poorly following of instructions on the beetle.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
To be fair, it is easy to fuck up the Beetle with how odd the angles get on that. Right now Falcon is he same. Polishing off bag 5 now then probably calling it a night after that. Maybe.
I loved that build and can not wait to do the van.
Did not take you long to dig into that mother of a ship. Got a spot picked out for display?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The only place I think I might be able to fit it for now is on the top of my AV rack, but that is take-up by Carousel, Destiny's Bounty, and Saturn V.
But truly, I have no idea where the hell to put this thing once done. My wife has been laughing at me most of the night about that part. She knows I have been wanting this set for 10 years, and that is the main thing I think about as it grows larger and more unwieldy. Seriously, the footprint on this thing is giant. And I only finished bag 5; the frames for the mandibles are bag 6 so that should give me an idea of just how large it will be.
I have also been trying to figure out some kind of way to make a display stand for it to have it at an angle, but I don't know if it can be done easily with how the outer rim of the underside is already coming along.
I am also calling it a night. It is at the point where angles of attachment much be precise, and my level of coherence is not up for that. Maybe time to go back to Super Metroid a bit before bed.
Tomorrow morning: do homework, build Falcon!
WordAssassin
Member
The cave opening forming a bat is just the fucking coolest thing, that is a piece of art Wetwired
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I didnt even notice that before. Bonkers work there.
@wetwired - not going to quote the batcave photo again, but thats on the Donatello levels of sculpting.
@PhoncipleBone - congrats on finally getting the Falcon. I love that they binded the instruction booklet. One of the few things I dislike is how some instruction booklets come in two or three books, and some come in the one book. Wish they all came as one book.
Most people are going to have limited space for Lego. Best thing is to do like you say, just rotate through your sets and leave some on display.
We also haven't mixed the parts from any of our sets and still keep each set in a seperate container. This does limit what we want to build. I might start mixing the pieces soon in their seperate themes, ie all the Lego Creator pieces in the one box/boxes.
Another thing I've started doing is buy Lego Classic for the kids. I just got them two boxes for their birthday. Its easier for free build and I'm not as overly concerned about them losing pieces. Losing an important piece from a set is kind of annoying (and expensive to replace)!
@PhoncipleBone - congrats on finally getting the Falcon. I love that they binded the instruction booklet. One of the few things I dislike is how some instruction booklets come in two or three books, and some come in the one book. Wish they all came as one book.
Most people are going to have limited space for Lego. Best thing is to do like you say, just rotate through your sets and leave some on display.
We also haven't mixed the parts from any of our sets and still keep each set in a seperate container. This does limit what we want to build. I might start mixing the pieces soon in their seperate themes, ie all the Lego Creator pieces in the one box/boxes.
Another thing I've started doing is buy Lego Classic for the kids. I just got them two boxes for their birthday. Its easier for free build and I'm not as overly concerned about them losing pieces. Losing an important piece from a set is kind of annoying (and expensive to replace)!
Really useful boxes are really useful. You can get a 'chest of drawers' on wheels that takes several trays of really useful boxes and then use for different things. I find it useful to break down bricks and plates separately, and then as your numbers get larger, you separate those further by size (I do it fairly granularly with 1&2 long bits together, 3&4, 6&8, and 'anything bigger')
Special pieces like technic pins or bricks with studs on the sides etc I use the little bins that really useful have which come with lids. Theyre about the size of 3 decks of cards stacked on top of each other.
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