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[ghostmind]

Just finished bags 1 on the B-wing.

This thing is going to be massive.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Just finished bags 1 on the B-wing.

This thing is going to be massive.

That's what she said.

Spoiler

Jealous. Will have to wait until next year.

 

[Ponn]

I picked up the Winter village holiday Bakery last week from Amazon for $55. I skipped on the Battle of Helms Deep a couple days ago, hoping my sister gets me it for Christmas. We like getting each other fun stuff/toys for Christmas making it feel like we were kids, sort of tradition.

I just ordered Winter Village Post Office from Amazon, anyone interested they have it marked down to $53 and it looks like Lego has it MSRP 79.99 so thats pretty cheap. I also ordered a minifig 8 Santa claus from a seller for $6 shipped. It's the only one left I want and I figured it would probably take me at least 2 blind packs to get him anyways.

Has anyone put together the Winter Village Cottage yet? I'm excited to get it and put all these winter sets together.

 

[SystemShark]

It's my birthday today and my son got me Gandalf Arrives and my wife got me Shelob Attacks!

Should have had a son a long time ago!

 

[parrotbeak]

A couple of Uruk-Hai to bolster my army.

UK exclusive....Do these things typically stay country exclusive forever?

 

[ghostmind]

UK exclusive....Do these things typically stay country exclusive forever?

They are actually available in the US at LegoLand Discovery Centers. I wouldn't be surprised to see them go widespread soon though.

 

[zou]

My lego order just got here

 

[Milchjon]

My lego order just got here

Pretty jealous, that christmas house looks so great.

 

[zou]

Pretty jealous, that christmas house looks so great.

Yeah, gonna start with that one first. Huge step up imo from the previous winter village buildings.

 

[anonymous_abc]

Darth Vader at a local department store

 

[mrklaw]

A couple of Uruk-Hai to bolster my army.

bought or free in the Sun? There was a rumour of a Sun free lego thing during October, starting with the Uruk-Hai, but I haven't heard anything since

 

[suaveric]

Noooooooooo I missed the tower bridge again!!!!!! Damn it. The days I don't check gaf until the evening is when it's back on sell. /sigh

I really debated myself about buying it.. and while I did that Amazon ran out of stock. I guess fate decided for me.

 

[Calm Killer]

I really debated myself about buying it.. and while I did that Amazon ran out of stock. I guess fate decided for me.

There was no debate for me. I am jumping on it if it comes back up again and I can actually catch it.

 

[nicoga3000]

There was no debate for me. I am jumping on it if it comes back up again and I can actually catch it.

Good idea.

I'm waiting to hear back from the CL guy on the Tower Bridge by me. I want it so hard, but that damn Death Star is going to punch my wallet so much.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Good idea.

I'm waiting to hear back from the CL guy on the Tower Bridge by me. I want it so hard, but that damn Death Star is going to punch my wallet so much.

Your wallet cannot repel firepower of that magnitude!

 

[nicoga3000]

Your wallet cannot repel firepower of that magnitude!

My wallet is already dead.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

My wallet is already dead.

 

[BGBW]

Just read it's free postage again from the 16th for the UK so I'll wait for that before ordering the Winter set.

 

[nicoga3000]

Minecraft set is in stock, so I'm ordering one to finally get it. A+

 

[NathanMcMahon]

what is going on with all of the impending CUUSOO projects that are currently being considered?

 

[PeteZaTheHutt]

GOING TO THE LEGO STORE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I am Stimpy in the above picture and my wife is Ren after she comes home from work later on today and sees how much money we spent.

Slight change in plans though: My daughter is set on getting the Summer Riding Camp, so that has already been decided. So it looks like no Ninjago sets today, unless the Samurai Mech is not too expensive. Also, was planning on getting Town Hall, but my daughter actually mentioned how cool the Haunted House was, so we might get that instead and the whole family can assemble that set together as a nice Halloween-related activity. So the free swag that I'm anticipating is one of those vintage mini-figure collections, a TC-14 mini-fig, plus the double VIP points. I currently have 1500 VIP points in the bank, so we'll see how many I get up to after today's visit. My goal is to wait until it gets up to about $200 and then buy a big set. Looks like it's going to go toward Town Hall if we get the Haunted House today. Cannot WAIT to crack open the Jabba "mini"-fig...

 

[PeteZaTheHutt]

That's what she said.

Spoiler

Jealous. Will have to wait until next year.

You're jealous that she didn't say that to you?

 

[Risible]

Minecraft set is in stock, so I'm ordering one to finally get it. A+

Thanks for the heads-up! My kids will be thrilled

 

[nicoga3000]

Thanks for the heads-up! My kids will be thrilled

Sure thing - I was skeptical on the set at first, but the number of 1x1 tiles is pleasing, and the set will definitely open up some cool ideas.

 

[SillyEskimo]

Thank you PhoncipleBone for the "Gandulf Arrives" set that you dontated for the first NeoGaf MOC contest!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Yay. It showed up. Hopefully not too damaged.

 

[nicoga3000]

You know what impresses me most about this? Not the fact that it captures Portal perfectly...It's the way that round opening is pristine in execution.

Few more here!

 

[Fantomex]

Thank you PhoncipleBone for the "Gandulf Arrives" set that you dontated for the first NeoGaf MOC contest!

Cute Kid! Glad to see you're starting em off right.

 

[whatsinaname]

It is official, my nephew is hooked on Lego. Pestered his dad to help him build over the weekend. Drawback 1 - His mom is none too happy about expensive new hobby. Drawback 2 - I will be expected to buy him a set every time I visit.

 

[Rodney McKay]

You know what impresses me most about this? Not the fact that it captures Portal perfectly...It's the way that round opening is pristine in execution.

Few more here!

Damn, if the Cuusoo Portal set doesn't get approved I will make this set myself.

That entire sideways door is amazing.

 

[nicoga3000]

Damn, if the Cuusoo Portal set doesn't get approved I will make this set myself.

That entire sideways door is amazing.

Yeah, it makes my head hurt - fantastic design!

 

[Rodney McKay]

Yeah, it makes my head hurt - fantastic design!

I'm a little confused about why they made it go sideways, other than it being a cool, challenging technique. The door seems to be made of 2 arches, so it would still be circular if put straight up. Maybe they couldn't get the right angles at the top edge of the wall.

And does the Portal Gun use a motorcycle helmet for the base?! That is ingenious if it is what they used.

 

[neonglow]

Arkham Asylum set revealed! US MSRP is $160. Buy 2 for a complete building.


10937 Batman - Arkham Asylum Breakout by fbtb, on Flickr

10937 Batman™ – Arkham Asylum Breakout

Ages 14+. 1,351 pieces.

US $159.99 CA $209.99 DE 159.99€ UK 129.99 £ DK 1399.00 DKK

The villains have broken out of Arkham Asylum and must be stopped!

Sound the alarm! The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy and Scarecrow have escaped from Arkham Asylum with the help of Dr. Harleen Quinzel. These villains are about to wreak havoc in the streets of Gotham City! Help Caped Crusaders Batman™ and Robin swoop into action and put those good-for-nothing criminals back where they belong! Chase after the security van as it breaks through the gothic gates! Then throw each villain back behind bars in 8 highly detailed rooms. Includes 8 minifigures: Batman™, Robin, The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Dr. Harleen Quinzel, Scarecrow and a guard, all with assorted weapons or accessories

* Includes 8 minifigures: Batman™, Robin, The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Dr. Harleen Quinzel, Scarecrow and a guard, all with assorted weapons
* Features Arkham Asylum, security gate, gothic décor, moss, vines and ice elements
* Vehicles include security van
* Security van features opening back doors, removable roof and stretcher
* Arkham Asylum features opening cell doors, special Poison Ivy cell with transparent doors, the Mr. Freeze icy tower room, the Dr. Harleen Quinzel office and changing room, medical treatment room and security reception area
* Security gate features opening double doors and security camera
* Weapons include Batarang and kendo stick
* Recapture the villains!
* Break through the gate with the security van!
* Open all of the cell doors and let the villains out!
* Unleash The Joker from his cage restraints in the security van!
* Arkham Asylum measures over 12″ (32cm) high, 13″ (34cm) wide and 5″ (14cm) deep
* Security van measures over 2″ (7cm) high, 5″ (13cm) long and 2″ (6cm) wide
* Security gate measures over 5″ (12cm) high and 9″ (24cm) wide

 

[ghostmind]

I was wondering if they were going to reveal it next week at NYCC. Looks amazing!



So NYCC is The Hobbit then?

 

[NathanMcMahon]

Arkham Asylum set revealed! US MSRP is $160. Buy 2 for a complete building.


10937 Batman - Arkham Asylum Breakout by fbtb, on Flickr

HOLY SHIT!!!!

Now I need to figure out if I need to adjust my Arkham MOC, and they totally stole my idea

 

[ghostmind]

Where is the info about buying 2 sets for a complete building?

 

[NathanMcMahon]

and no Hugo Strange = fail

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Arkham Asylum set revealed! US MSRP is $160. Buy 2 for a complete building.


10937 Batman - Arkham Asylum Breakout by fbtb, on Flickr

Holy awesome Lego set, Batman!

I must have this!

 

[ghostmind]

January is shaping up to be a VERY expensive month.

 

[Vyer]

fffuuuuuuu

Might as well set aside the 150 bucks now

 

[bryanee]

Just after I get all the 2012 DC sets they announce this badboy. I better start saving.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

January is shaping up to be a VERY expensive month.

Ugh. I know. I am on a Lego sabbatical until then. But I must save up for the Star Wars plunge next time I can. SSD, R2D2, and B-Wing all in one go. I want to wait for double VIP for a purchase that big, but I dont know if I will be patient enough.

 

[Dilli666]

Arkham Asylum set revealed! US MSRP is $160. Buy 2 for a complete building.

Love those Froghead Gargoyles and the SNOT techniques on the windows

 

[Buffalo Defender]

Just went to Toys R Us to pick up a b-day gift for a party my sons invited to. Went through the Lego area and saw they had BOGO 40% off that included Star Wars. They actually had 1 Slave 1 there for 89.99, but didn't have enough time to find another set to match with it to offset the TRU tax. Why couldn't they have 2 Slave 1 sets?

 

[ghostmind]

I notice that the picture and the press release don't match up in regards to piece count and recommended age. Wonder which one is correct?

 

[neonglow]

Where is the info about buying 2 sets for a complete building?

It's just an observation/speculation. Seems the set is mainly a facade with the back open.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

It's just an observation/speculation.. Seems the set is mainly a facade with the back open.

Much like diagon alley and market village.

 

[desertdroog]

Taken from the Gaming side in the OT of Borderlands 2 as found in Post #13726:

Apologies if posted. So good.


Viva la Robolution! by Jerac, on Flickr


cl4ptp by Jerac, on Flickr

 

[Tempy]

Damn, that's a nice looking Arkham Asylum.

 

[Jables Swan]

Arkham Asylum set revealed! US MSRP is $160. Buy 2 for a complete building.


10937 Batman - Arkham Asylum Breakout by fbtb, on Flickr

Awesome. Maybe I should be waiting for this.