^This. So much this.
I was excited to discover it a couple years back, but was quickly soured by how it's moderated. Now I generally go there just to check out the reviews.
It's really quite a shame.
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I was excited to discover it a couple years back, but was quickly soured by how it's moderated. Now I generally go there just to check out the reviews.
It's really quite a shame.
PhoncipleBone
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I will say that this thread is the best thing I have found in the last year. So much fun discussion, and so much pain for my wallet. But it has reawakened a childhood passion that I can now somewhat afford to pursue.
NathanMcMahon
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Pretty much. Though checking out MOC's is nice as well, but everything in their is so haphazard and gets moved and shuffled constantly, that even that is nightmare.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Ugh. Why did I look at the R2D2 instructions on Brickset? That set looks so badass to put together. That might be my next big set instead of Pet Shop. It just looks too awesome.
And so anxious to get my Hulk mini fig. Excited by the possibilities of having Hulk and Deadpool in pics together. So much potential.
And so anxious to get my Hulk mini fig. Excited by the possibilities of having Hulk and Deadpool in pics together. So much potential.
Reluctant-Hero
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Can't decide what to purchase for the Hulk fig. And that $9 shipping fee doesn't help either.
Damn, TIE Fighter is OOS.
Damn, TIE Fighter is OOS.
PhoncipleBone
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Imperial Shuttle or bust!
Marty Chinn
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I was hoping they'd have something that would get you free shipping but I guess I'll have to make multiple trips to the store.
Reluctant-Hero
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Yeah... No. Wife would kill me. Maybe an MBA set..,
PhoncipleBone
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I am worried about my wife killing me for ordering Grand Emporium. But my wife does really like the Imperial Shuttle and Tower Bridge on display. My in laws this weekend had no clue the Imperial Shuttle was Lego until I showed them.
better get Grand Emporium before it goes OOP
Reluctant-Hero
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Really wish they had the Tie fighter unstick. Might order the Y-Wing....
PhoncipleBone
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That is why I ordered it. Ordered Fire Brigade in Feb and that gave me the modular bug. Got Town Hall after that, but always missed grabbing Grand Emporium and Pet Shop during the toys r us bogo sales. Pet Shop I know I have time now. Can move onto other stuff now that Grand Emporium is on the way.
Y-wing is a very fun build and looks great when finished. Go for it. I assume you already have the x-wing. It is widely loved on here for how fun it is to build.
PhoncipleBone
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Mines of Moria.
I almost got a LOTR set, but a friend of mine that works at BN said they are getting the sets in soon, so that means member discount and coupons for cheaper sets.
tiggerkiddo
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So if they're available online, does that mean the stores will have them too? I'm gonna check tomorrow! If not, then I guess I'll order online then.
Already picked up all the LotR sets from Amazon/Target... they'll be here by week's end.
Maybe the Republic Frigate?
PhoncipleBone
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Mini modulars? I almost got that. I try and use Lego.com for exclusive or elusive sets. Local bn stores get most of the other stuff I want like non UCS SW stuff and soon LOTR. Shame there is no Lego store here in ct. Of course, it is better for my wallet.
Also, when grabbing groceries at Target tonight, grabbed two more series 7 mini figs since they finally had some in. No duplicates! Yay! Got the daredevil and the diver. Only missing four figs in the series now I think.
those creator sets you mentioned are great sets, the cruiser I think is going OOP soon
PhoncipleBone
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Saw that somewhere too. Need to grab that soon as it looks like a very fun set.
anonymous_abc
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why the frack aren't the avengers and LotR sets available in Germany... 
parrotbeak
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Does anyone have Shuttle Expedition 10231? It's $10 off on amazon. Someone talk me out of it please.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Do not order it off of Amazon. Order it off of Lego.com for the free Hulk figure.
I want that set as well.
Thanks for the feedback guys, I definitely like the whole price per piece formula you guys have given me. Those 3-1 sets are awesome. The shuttle is at a great price, I just have a feeling it will go 69.99 before phasing out. But what's $20? Go for it!
PhoncipleBone
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The 10000 series sets like the Shuttle almost never go clearance or close to it before disappearing. Not that I have seen. The rumor starts that it is going OOP, everyone snatches them up, and then they are gone. It is because they are much harder to find than the regular Creator sets, since fewer stores (like Target and Wal Mart) carry them.
TerryLee81
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why the frack aren't the avengers and LotR sets available in Germany...
Yeah, same in Switzerland. The Monster Fighters are available though. But I'm saving my money for the LOTR sets.
I have it, it's awesome, buy it!
that's a great deal from Amazon, no tax, free shipping
Hey guys I found the 5767 set for $25 and free shipping at overstock. ???
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/LEGO-Cool-Cruiser-5767/6198786/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/LEGO-Cool-Cruiser-5767/6198786/product.html
Chuckie
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anonymous_abc
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thats a steal!
That's a great price with MSRP at $40. Get it if you don't have it already.
buy buy buy!!!!!!!
there is the Jabba palace and the ROTJ scene with Luke-Sarlac thingy
Chuckie
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mickcenary
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So, I found the culprit of my crooked sex-wing landing gear...
Look at that smug bastard. The axle hole ( + ) is not is perfectly parallel/perpendicular to the piece's connection, so anything that goes in will come off at an angle, which is okay for some parts, but not for others. Anyway, I Bricklink'd 5 more and it turns out that 3 of them also suffer the same defect.
GOSH, LEGO.
Look at that smug bastard. The axle hole ( + ) is not is perfectly parallel/perpendicular to the piece's connection, so anything that goes in will come off at an angle, which is okay for some parts, but not for others. Anyway, I Bricklink'd 5 more and it turns out that 3 of them also suffer the same defect.
GOSH, LEGO.
anonymous_abc
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So, I found the culprit of my crooked sex-wing landing gear...
Look at that smug bastard. The axle hole ( + )is not is perfectly parallel/perpendicular to the piece's connection, so anything that goes in will come off at an angle, which is okay for some parts, but not for others. Anyway, I Bricklink'd 5 more and it turns out that 3 of them also suffer the same defect.
GOSH, LEGO.
hmm, that sux
mickcenary
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Yeah, it does a bit, but the landing gear is relatively out of sight/out of mind, so I was being quite nit-picky about it. It's fixed now, though.
EDIT: Ha. Thought I'd give Overstock a go on the 5767... *insert postage details, yadayadayada*... 67AUD. AWYEAH.
guess i'll be buying this... once amazon stocks it
still waiting on the monster sets to show up. definitely going to get lord vampyre and maybe a few others...
amazon still has only stocked 3 of the LotR sets... why is it taking so long for them to get the others
That actually turned me off getting it to be honest, apart from the minifigs and weapons I found it to be a pretty dull set.
Edmond Dantès
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Will there be a Barad-dur set with the great Lord Sauron given the mini figure treatment?
guess i'll be buying this... once amazon stocks it
still waiting on the monster sets to show up. definitely going to get lord vampyre and maybe a few others...
amazon still has only stocked 3 of the LotR sets... why is it taking so long for them to get the others
IIRC I think the Orc Forge is the one LotR set that's retailer exclusive (Target), at least if you're in the US.
mickcenary
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Saw this at K-mart earlier and couldn't believe my eyes. Even with all the graphical wizardry that Lego usually rapes the front of the box with, it still looks so sparse for $50.
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