Gary Whitta
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TRU is the worst place to buy LEGO! Way overpriced!
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Well its buy 1 get 1 50% off right now and the modular sets are MSRP there, so if you can find those, they are actually a good deal.
But for anything else they are definitely way overpriced.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Lol I was the one who said this initially after you mentioned going to the BOGO 50% sale.
The sale is the only reason I intend to go take a look.
These are my pickups for the week. Had to get fire brigade since it's going OOP soon. Got the shuttle and public transport at TRU.
Heh, I just picked up that car today.
That Public Transport set looks sweet!
I needed something to pair with the shuttle at a similar price point. It was a TRU exclusive so I'm like why not. Public Transports feels like a bunch of small car sets put together to make a bigger package.
BolognaSoup
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Are the Shuttle Expedition and VW Van going out of print? The prices have jumped a lot on Amazon but they are still the same on LEGO.com. They are $50 and $60 more on Amazon. Even Luke's Landspeeder is $10 more.
They're both less than a year old, so they should be around for a while. I'm waiting for a deal to pick up the VW Van.
DrForester
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Amazon pricing is strange, sometimes it's higher, sometime lower, sometimes the same. There's no logic to it.
As for those two sets, they were both released last year, so I doubt they'll go out of print this year. Keep in mind though, the Shuttle Expedition is a fixed re-release of a 2010 set, and I have no clue how that would factor into it's longevity.
Gary Whitta
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Just 1-clicked this, I'm really digging some of the little Creator kits.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL7VR0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RL7VR0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
That's a nice set. I wish it was minifigure size though so I could have one piloting it.
mickcenary
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These are my pickups for the week. Had to get fire brigade since it's going OOP soon. Got the shuttle and public transport at TRU.
Man, I love you. I need people like you in my life, 'cause when I see a post like this, all of my indecision fades and I simply think, "Fuck it. I am buying those goddamn Mini Modulars. This goddamn picture here contains more goddamn Lego than I've bought in my entire life, so I am going to live it up and be more like neonglow".
*Fistbump*.
Gary Whitta
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This thread is like an addicts support group. 
The Lamonster
Member
It took only two drinks at the bar and I clicked order on the UCS Imperial Shuttle.
Edit: haha Whitta I was just saying that to my girlfriend yesterday
Edit: haha Whitta I was just saying that to my girlfriend yesterday
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
That shuttle is a set I've been eying for a little while...If my TRU has it for the BOGO 50% sale, I'm going to grab it. I want to wait until double VIP points to buy anything, but it's so hard. -_-
I've done similar things. Drinking with coworkers, get home a bit drunk, buy something that I was skeptical about. In the end, I appreciate my drunk ass more than I let him know.
I've done similar things. Drinking with coworkers, get home a bit drunk, buy something that I was skeptical about. In the end, I appreciate my drunk ass more than I let him know.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
One wing to go on the Imperial Shuttle. Damn, pictures cannot convey just how sexy this thing is as it comes together. Nor can pictures truly express how massive it is.
When does the double/triple points thing start?
Was in the Lego store with my son today, had to settle with a quick PAB bucket and a couple of minifigs.
But damn, they had the Kingdoms sets, the VW van, the Shuttle, Pet Shop, Fire Brigade, mini modulars, everything. I would burn so much cash in that place if I had no control (or more money).
Was in the Lego store with my son today, had to settle with a quick PAB bucket and a couple of minifigs.
But damn, they had the Kingdoms sets, the VW van, the Shuttle, Pet Shop, Fire Brigade, mini modulars, everything. I would burn so much cash in that place if I had no control (or more money).
March 1st - 15th
I'll be at the LEGO store that morning to pick up the Town Hall with my
anonymous_abc
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ConfusingJazz
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March 1st - 15th
I'll be at the LEGO store that morning to pick up the Town Hall with mymoneyVISA in hand, Fry style.
I already know I am picking up Town Hall and Pet Shop.
anonymous_abc
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cool lego gaming mashup video from the Achievements awards.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXL3Ys5e3Z0&feature=player_embedded#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXL3Ys5e3Z0&feature=player_embedded#!
Harry Potter
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These are my pickups for the week. Had to get fire brigade since it's going OOP soon. Got the shuttle and public transport at TRU.
Can you post pictures and impressions of Diagon Alley when completed? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on that set. Will be my first in about 5 years.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
IT IS FINISHED!!!
Look at that sexy thing!
Seriously, that was incredible to put together. Pictures and looking at measurements cannot convey just how huge this thing really is once it comes together.
For a sense of scale, here is the Imperial Shuttle looming over its TIE Fighter escort and the new X-Wing set.
And this is a picture of all sets in their new homes (with a lot of clutter I need to clean up).
For reference, it is that huge next to a 50 inch Panasonic plasma.
Just wow. I think I am spoiled forever now. I don't think any build will be satisfying from now on unless it is a massive undertaking like that. I was all set to get an iPad 3, but after this I think it is going to be the SSD instead. But I have nowhere to display that one if I got it.
Look at that sexy thing!
Seriously, that was incredible to put together. Pictures and looking at measurements cannot convey just how huge this thing really is once it comes together.
For a sense of scale, here is the Imperial Shuttle looming over its TIE Fighter escort and the new X-Wing set.
And this is a picture of all sets in their new homes (with a lot of clutter I need to clean up).
For reference, it is that huge next to a 50 inch Panasonic plasma.
Just wow. I think I am spoiled forever now. I don't think any build will be satisfying from now on unless it is a massive undertaking like that. I was all set to get an iPad 3, but after this I think it is going to be the SSD instead. But I have nowhere to display that one if I got it.
parrotbeak
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What are you using as a stand for the X-Wing?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Two of these, with a few bricks on top of the front one to keep it level. Have tons of them from the Futuron Monorail set.
parrotbeak
Member
Ugh, your pictures are really making me consider the shuttle. Fuck.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is the first mega set I have built, and damn am I on a high after finishing it. It is fun as it starts, but seeing the massive piles of bricks on the table slowly disappear felt so fucking great. It is reasonably priced compared to other Star Wars sets, and looks oh so fucking sexy when done.
Hardest part was attaching the wings to the main body. And while they are securely attached to the main body, they are a bit flimsier than I was expecting. I was expecting this thing to be like a giant brick. However, the thing that impresses me the most about this thing is the sheer scale of it. The massive fucking size just makes it feel that much better and is now making it VERY VERY hard for me to not buy the SSD.
One thing is for sure, I have no shortage of white bricks now.
parrotbeak
Member
Now that you mention that, those wings must be heavy and the part connecting the top fin to the body doesn't look very wide..
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It is a series of rails that connect the fin and wings to the main body. I think it could have used a longer support beam shared between the main body and the fin. Things are VERY solidly held together. I am not worried about it collapsing or anything, but I would feel better if it didnt wobble when you move it.
parrotbeak
Member
Thanks for the review. Lego really should be giving GAF some commission.
anonymous_abc
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looks really sweet, but whats with the visible gears on the side when its in flight mode?
love the detail on the back though.
love the detail on the back though.
They kind of are, but the coach and tram feel more sophisticated than the usual cheap town vehicles.
And you get a couple of nice bus stops etc. Would work well with a modular street
Not sure if it has been posted yet, but a buddy of mine just posted this on my facebook.
http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/230654
http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/230654
Looks great, nice job!IT IS FINISHED!!!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Not sure if it has been posted yet, but a buddy of mine just posted this on my facebook.
http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/230654
I love how clean and crisp the lines are on this - wow!
Also, that stupid Imperial Shuttle...I own zero Star Wars sets...But...*drool*
anonymous_abc
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Not sure if it has been posted yet, but a buddy of mine just posted this on my facebook.
http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/230654
it has a transformers aircraft inside, incredible detail on that thing ^^
there are a ton out there, just search for microscale MOC. My son built a few after we did the mini modulars, as they're so small they need relatively few pieces and can be easily experimented on.
Ever wondered how large a minifig-scale Death Star would be?
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/02/could-you-build-a-scale-lego-model-of-the-death-star/
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
This had me absolutely rolling:
"What about the building instruction? How much paper for that, paper size and so on
""I think if we use IKEA rules, the building instructions could be reduced to four or five stick figures and simple line drawings. It should all fit on one folded page."
This had me absolutely rolling:
"What about the building instruction? How much paper for that, paper size and so on
"I think if we use IKEA rules, the building instructions could be reduced to four or five stick figures and simple line drawings. It should all fit on one folded page."
I loved how if it was put into low earth orbit, it'd look as big as the moon!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Yeah, there are a handful of witty comments there - more than the standard internet article, ha. Nice find overall!
The Lamonster
Member
A scale SSD would probably be like a cruise ship!
Just received this from Amazon. Somehow I missed there's a separate book for mini figures included, how cool is that!
I got the Lego book a couple of years ago, I can't remember if mine came with that separate book or not.
It doesn't look familiar but hopefully I do have it. I would hate to have to order again!
The Lamonster
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Nice, Gowans. Except I don't see any Star Wars 
Nice, Gowans. Except I don't see any Star Wars
Yeah we've kept to the Cars 2 & Toy Story stuff, if he gets into it later my cash is ready.
Thinking about a sly pop to the shops tomorrow, I think we just need a couple of buildings to set the scene for him to play.
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