PhoncipleBone
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I will do this tomorrow when my wife isn't asleep next to me. Thanks for the heads up.
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LEGO |OT6| We Only Build in Black. And Sometimes Very Dark Grey.
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Thanks. I remember Jangq video where it stayed down longer then mine does.
But up is fine offcourse. Very cool set either way.
its very noticable product placement..
After the Shell oil thing Lego might be gun shy to do partnerships again but what would everyone think if Lego started adding real products to sets? Like Coca Cola cans for figs, iPhones, mini PS4's or Switch handheld pieces? A McDonalds with a drive thru could be kinda neat for a Lego City.
Spike Spiegel
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So I'm at TRU and they're doing a BOGO 40% sale on Lego Batman and City sets, but as usual the prices are marked up beyond anybody else and I'm wondering how they're allowed to get away with this.
I mean buying the Fun in the Park set and Riddler Car would cost me MORE money with this sale at their prices.
EDIT: The sale excludes Scuttler and Clayface too, lol. They know which sets people are going for.
I mean buying the Fun in the Park set and Riddler Car would cost me MORE money with this sale at their prices.
EDIT: The sale excludes Scuttler and Clayface too, lol. They know which sets people are going for.
Winnie the Pimp
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Saw the LBM Mr Freeze set on clearance... yay or nay? It wasn't really on my radar so far...
PhoncipleBone
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Brickset and Rebrickable
BentBricks
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MSRP is only suggested retail price. No supplier of any retail product I know off sets a maximum price retailers can sell the goods. I don't like TRU practices, but I don't think they are doing anything illegal, questionable yes.
Today, with Amazon, Target, and Walmart as competition and the internet, most people should be able to easily price compare. When it's exclusive items at TRU, then I'm more upset, but that's their business if they want to run it that way. They just won't get much of my business.
I really like Mr. Freeze's mini-mech. As for minifigs, so far only the Mr. Freeze is unique. Bottom line is you are buying the set for mech and Mr. Freeze.
Thank you for the rundown!
I ended up getting the Speedwagon Batmobile and the Pizza Van. Finished the Pizza Van and just about done with the Speedwagon, but oddly I seem to be missing three pieces. I've doublechecked and scoured around where I'm building but no luck.
Does that happen? Pieces just straight up missing from set?
Edit: Phew, they was stuck inside one of the big tires. Picked up the nearly completed thing and heard something jingling around.
I feel the same way about TRU. I only get stuff from there if it's an exclusive. Otherwise, a lot of the product they sell they mark up the prices. It always pains me to see other customers buying Pokemon card packs at $4.99 each where Target/Wal-Mart would sell them for $3.99-$4.19.
We finished building the Batcave Break-In last night. It was an easy build. I really like the rotating wardrobe of Batsuits and the multi-screen computer setup.
Chiaroscuro
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Just saw the Batman Movie. Now it will be extra hard to avoid getting (all) the sets.
PalaceBrother
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The mech is very simple, but fantastic-I was surprised how effective it looked after building it last night.
First set I got from the wave. I think the mech and Freeze minifig are great and the more sand greeen included in any set the better. Getting cheaper just sweetens the set imo.
No problem, anything to enable!
Missing/broken pieces do happen from time to time, but LEGO is great at mailing out missing pieces for free. If it ever does happen in the future, you can call them or go to their missing pieces page on their website (https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/help-topics/bricks-and-sets/replacement-parts/missing-pieces)
I can't make out on these pictures, does the tank part have treads or are those wheels?
The Omega Man
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The biggest Ninjago expert I know ( my 7 years old) just saw the Ninjago movie trailer with me for the first time, he said he prefers their look from the cartoons and is not digging those hairstyles and uniforms. He'll probably come around once the movie draws nearer.
TheFuzz
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I'm getting some hardcore Arkham Knight designs from that batmobile.
That's a good thing.
I don't think that will happen, don't really fits into the LEGO image.
Chezzymann
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I dont really like the designs of the bat wing or bat tank or the fully assembled ultimate batmobile, but the basic batmobile looks GREAT. Sadly I'm not paying $120 for it, i wish it was sold on its own for $70. Maybe a year from now when its on clearance I'll pick it up for $70-80
Spike Spiegel
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Yep, I'm getting that. Looks insane.
Saw the movie today, too. Enjoyed it immensely but at times it felt a little too "hyperactive," a little too chaotic.
Well, there was an Exxon petrol station too. Things change.
Aww, shame. I wonder if it could be modded to have tracks. Maybe I could use the bat tank from the previous killer croc set, hmmm.
They still do happy meal toys for them. McDonalds has made major pushes to show healhier meals and happy meals for kids with fruit and stuff. Better fitting than Subway at least. Thinking about it a Sonic Drive In set would be pretty rad too. It would give a place to park all those City vehicles and figs on skates with trays.
parrotbeak
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PalaceBrother
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LEGO Dialysis Room MOC
Ha! Amazing.
That's good to know. Glad I didn't have to do that this time though!
That looks very nice indeed.
Thinking I'll shoot for a Star Wars set next. Leaning towards Poe's X-Wing or the U-Wing. Tie Striker and Fighter look great too.
Boogalogist
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The good stuff is the UCS ships...but that's a very deep rabbit hole...
Will double check tomorrow.
Took a few pics of the pages of the Harley and Two-Face sets, along with more mini figs coming.
I know last time I did something like that and didn't directly post them, other LEGO blogs snatched it up and it blew up (hello, SPACESHIP! leak!). Playing it safer this time since it is obvious to many where I work, even if I don't explicitly say it. I do want to keep my job.
But that is what PMs are for.
did you have any luck with this?
friskykillface
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Lego ninjas got him
After really enjoying the construction of the Queen Anne's Revenge over the weekend, I took the plunge and managed to find a reasonably priced Black Pearl. The only downside is that it appears to have been stored on the moon given the amount of dust present!
As such, in your experience what is the best way to wash Lego without losing stickers/print?Also, how safe am I to gently hand wash Lego sails?
As such, in your experience what is the best way to wash Lego without losing stickers/print?Also, how safe am I to gently hand wash Lego sails?
PalaceBrother
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Now that I'm not on mobile....what is going on with the colors in your photo?
The new thread is bringing back some of the veterans!
Chiaroscuro
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Just built the Batmobile of TLBM. I know it's a controversial design, but I loved it. It's a cool build with a lot of nice shaping and cool (awesome) detailing, and the whole monster truckish-feel fits the tone of the movie so much. Finally got a Robin minifig in costume too now.
For now I have every TLBM set I was eying (Scuttler, Batmobile, Lowrider and Arctic Roller), except for Clayface. Might grab Riddlers car if it drops in price a bit further, and I also want Catwomans bike (for the Catwoman fig alone), but that one is still to expensive too. (nearing 20 ct a piece over here)
Been a great line allready, and I can't wait for the ultimate batmobile
For now I have every TLBM set I was eying (Scuttler, Batmobile, Lowrider and Arctic Roller), except for Clayface. Might grab Riddlers car if it drops in price a bit further, and I also want Catwomans bike (for the Catwoman fig alone), but that one is still to expensive too. (nearing 20 ct a piece over here)
Been a great line allready, and I can't wait for the ultimate batmobile
PalaceBrother
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The Riddler set has some fantastic figs. I'd definitely recommend it.
Can't wait to dig into the Scuttler....I really wish I didn't want to collect this whole theme. It's brutal.
I mentioned it in the movie thread but didn't see any comments on it here. How amazing was it to see
Zan, Jayna
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LordOfLore
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Done with the movie. Really want those white end credits figures of the Sirens.
PalaceBrother
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I want all of the end credit figs.
In my mind there are too many far more popular ships that could use the UCS treatment. Whether they've been done before or not, the Landspeeder, Falcon, AT-ST, AT-AT, Vader's Tie etc.
That having been said, if it is heavily featured in EP8 I could totally see it. As it stands it doesn't seem important enough (but that hasn't stopped TLG before).
Agreed on Krennic's shuttle. I've got it displayed on a stand and the footprint is just massive.
Jeff Albertson
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Anyone near Manchester?
If so I've just been in the Legoland discovery store at the Trafford centre and they are selling the Disco / Clown polybag for £3, picked up a couple myself, couldn't not do but there were plenty on shelves.
If so I've just been in the Legoland discovery store at the Trafford centre and they are selling the Disco / Clown polybag for £3, picked up a couple myself, couldn't not do but there were plenty on shelves.
Haha yes I've looked at a few of those. That Super Star Destroyer is very nice.
I thought Kylo's ship was stupid looking when I first saw it, but it's really grown on me since getting the X-Wing (board game) model of it.
Is the current Lego set any good?
The model isn't accurate in it's color scheme and lacks the folding out feature of the wings, probably due to Lego having to design the set based on prelimenary designs. But it looks great imo and it's a good build. To me it's actually one of the standout TFA sets...
But I do think they might do an update sooner then we'd think with Episode VIII coming out, so if you want an accurate model you might want to wait.
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