SiegfriedFM
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It looks good but not fantastic. I'm hoping for some ridiculous building techniques though. I might build the Ghostbusters set first though.
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It looks good but not fantastic. I'm hoping for some ridiculous building techniques though. I might build the Ghostbusters set first though.
target continuing to shelf more stuff in my area.
found the star wars battle packs, and a few of the new constraction (poe, first order stormtrooper), and more nexo knights. I'm sure they all all the remaining stuff in back, but i'm just gonna wait for the LEGO store to get stuff.
I did buy two battle packs because I had a target gift card in need of being used.
found the star wars battle packs, and a few of the new constraction (poe, first order stormtrooper), and more nexo knights. I'm sure they all all the remaining stuff in back, but i'm just gonna wait for the LEGO store to get stuff.
I did buy two battle packs because I had a target gift card in need of being used.
SillyEskimo
Member
Going from GB HQ to the bank may seem like a downgrade though. I would build the bank first.
I'm doing the ferris wheel, then bank. Ferris wheel looks super repetitive, but the final results are one of the most impressive sets I have ever seen.
The UCS rumour mill is fully armed and operational.
As for 75098 Assault on Hoth:
They were all pretending to be choked to make Vader feel better. There is no Hoth, Hoth doesn't exist.
WordAssassin
Member
All done!
Over all a pretty nice little build. The cart itself is a very sturdy little beast, much better construction than the last 2-3 Ninjago sets I've built.
Really like all the new parts, especially the book. The new way they do books is so good compared to the old crappy ones that Minifigs can't even hold.
I'll echo everyone else's thoughts that it's gonna be real fun to see what people and Lego do with the new 1x1 pyramid piece.
Over all a pretty nice little build. The cart itself is a very sturdy little beast, much better construction than the last 2-3 Ninjago sets I've built.
Really like all the new parts, especially the book. The new way they do books is so good compared to the old crappy ones that Minifigs can't even hold.
I'll echo everyone else's thoughts that it's gonna be real fun to see what people and Lego do with the new 1x1 pyramid piece.
secret rob
Neo Member
Received my second wall-e fix today (USA). This is a proper fix for the neck.
SillyEskimo
Member
I've been considering lighting my modular street. Then I found this video and it made me realize I pretty much have to now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ3mh9Mt6u4
Here's some detail on how these work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYMRZTAgcPI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ3mh9Mt6u4
Here's some detail on how these work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYMRZTAgcPI
BentBricks
Member
Congrats!
Those type of drawers are really good for small pieces. As others have mentioned, storage depends on your needs and how much you can spend.
I use a combination of drawers like that, ziplock baggies of various sizes, cheap food storage containers, larger sterilite drawers, and inexpensive steriliite shoe box containers. It also depends on the size of your collection. I am constantly adapting, but stick with the storage I listed above.
My storage solution 2 years ago. I didn't have the small drawers yet and I've added a lot of a certain sizeds food container. I've moved away from the latch boxes as they are expensive. The drawers are worth it IMO, but bulk pieces in one color I put in ziplock bags and in cheaper sterilite containers.
A lot depends on your needs, how much money you want to spend, and the type of collector you are.
Boxes:
Only reason to save boxes is for resale value or if you are an OCD collector. Highly recommend collapsing the boxes. I don't think it will hurt resale value that much as long as you keep them in good condition.
I have so much I resorted to collapsing boxes on sets that I think will have good resale value. I recycle the rest.
Instructions:
I recycle most of my instructions because they can become bulky and heavy.
Keep instructions of high priced sets that may have good resell value.
Most instructions, I rip the cover and backcover (they are one sheet) off and toss the rest after I build. Cover lets me know what sets I have so I can look up the instructions online if I need them.
Ziplock bags are the way to go if you build by instructions mostly. I sort heavily with intention to make MOCs. Sadly, I spend most of my time sorting since I have a HUGE backlog of sets I buy for parts. Much of my free time I build sets based on instructions before I integrate them into my collective. More sorting...
Got mine today too. Haven't put my Wall-E together yet but really nice to know I have both fixes ready for when I do. Big props to TLG for standing behind their product and not making the fix an SDCC exclusive.
How did you get these?Did you just email customer service?
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
I emailed them last week when I heard they had made a fix. Got a response the next day, and a shipping notice yesterday.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Star Wars battle packs, Friends, and Princess sets at BN today. Nice early release.
Ugh, I keep going back and forth on my Jan. 1st order.
Ghostbusters HQ
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Temple of Airjitsu and Bank modular.
In both cases I get something brand new being released. They all seem like great sets but Ghostbusters HQ will be something epic while the other way i'd be getting two amazing sets.
Ghostbusters HQ
or
Temple of Airjitsu and Bank modular.
In both cases I get something brand new being released. They all seem like great sets but Ghostbusters HQ will be something epic while the other way i'd be getting two amazing sets.
Oh my goodness. Just finished Final Flight of Destiny's Bounty. Just absolutely brilliant. The way the air motorcycle thing and the little repair module go together and then fit into the ship is too cool.
And also, I absolutely love the little reference to the fact that it's a ship with the pirate hat piece and pirate sword thrown into a little storage crate at the end of the build. It's the little things.
It's yet another must-have set from this Ninjago wave, in my opinion. Seriously incredible. This Ninjago wave keeps blowing me away.
I love your setup! I might have to pick up some of those acrylic stands. Those look quite nice.
Temple of Airjitzu! Do it!
And also, I absolutely love the little reference to the fact that it's a ship with the pirate hat piece and pirate sword thrown into a little storage crate at the end of the build. It's the little things.
It's yet another must-have set from this Ninjago wave, in my opinion. Seriously incredible. This Ninjago wave keeps blowing me away.
Everything I own I have on display - it's a modest collection. The ziplock bag is going to be the way I go when the inevitable occurs, though.
I finally finished tweaking my display
I love your setup! I might have to pick up some of those acrylic stands. Those look quite nice.
Temple of Airjitzu! Do it!
SillyEskimo
Member
I vote Temple and Bank. GB will be around for awhile and 2 are better than one!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Jamie modular + Temple (aka one of the best sets available from any year) is too powerful. Ghostbusters can wait for double VIP.
TheFuzz
Member
As much as I want it, the interior being the majority of the good stuff and the not-really-scale garage kind of hurts it for me. The exterior just isn't interesting enough when you put aside its size. IMHO of course.
Bank is a Jamie set, so that's a win. And the Temple just looks really fun.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The love is strong for Ghostbusters, but none of us have built it to compare.
Meanwhile, Temple has gotten lots of strong love, and we know a Jamie modular will deliver in spades.
You know I didn't really think about the GB HQ in that regards with the exterior being plain looking. I mean its iconic sure but all the detail is put into the interior. I love the Haunted House set and it has a detailed interior but the exterior is just as exciting to look at. It's kind of like the Grand Emporium but opposite. I still want to get the GB HQ but thinking of it in that way does drop it a few notches down my to get list.
Thanks everyone for the feedback it really helped me make a hard decision.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Sounds like the summer Star Wars constraction sets will have Boba Fett
Bite the bullet! For that price it is a pretty good set. Looks awesome when built. Only real thing going against it was the steep price and the somewhat repetitive build
Some of the Ninjago stuff looks interesting but nothing has made me want to pull the trigger. Temple of Airjitzu is the first to make me really take notice. It just looks like a great display piece.
Yeah the one from 2007 was motorized .
Never seen one in person but i do have the one from 2014 and the old one seems to look bigger for some reason. Not sure about the piece count. Googling the box doesnt turn up much.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Just built the Holiday Train and...it's amazing! Looks almost as great as Emerald Express (which i am a big fan of) except, it has MORE pieces, more carts, and is FREE!!
I just love these tiny desktop trains, they look great and don't take up as much space as a minifig size one...
I just love these tiny desktop trains, they look great and don't take up as much space as a minifig size one...
Oh god I have the fear that I get Lego Dimensions for Christmas.. my family is a bunch of enablers.
I can only hope that Disney and Lego won't get a deal and Marvel/Disney/StarWars figs won't come out for the game... if they do I will get broke so fast
I have already almost all Marvel sets for this year( that are revealed) on my wishlist....Luckily I think the SW EPVII sets so far don't look too hot
I can only hope that Disney and Lego won't get a deal and Marvel/Disney/StarWars figs won't come out for the game... if they do I will get broke so fast
I have already almost all Marvel sets for this year( that are revealed) on my wishlist....Luckily I think the SW EPVII sets so far don't look too hot
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
So I saw Brick Builder's GB Firehouse vid.
Is it really bigger than your typical modular?
Is it really bigger than your typical modular?
TalesFromHoth
Neo Member
Need some advice Lego friends.
UCS Slave I or Sandcrawler?
I want to pick one of these up this week and I like them both, but I'm just afraid the Sandcrawler is going to go away soon since it's coming up on the 2 year mark in a few months. Is it worth the $300 price tag?
UCS Slave I or Sandcrawler?
I want to pick one of these up this week and I like them both, but I'm just afraid the Sandcrawler is going to go away soon since it's coming up on the 2 year mark in a few months. Is it worth the $300 price tag?
SiegfriedFM
Member
Much bigger. 50% bigger footprint and 50% higher, roughly. Twice the amount of parts.
SillyEskimo
Member
And a much larger interior to fill out with detail. It's friggin huge.
Did I read it was the 2nd largest Lego set ever produced?
FuriousOne
Member
Thinking about getting the Slave 1...I know its an awesome kit. Any other feedback?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Awesome build throughout, and an awesome display piece. The auto leveling wings are a nice touch too. It is also on of the rare sets to feature some detailing on the underside as well.
Just buy it. You know you want to.
FuriousOne
Member
Yea- 99.99999% sure I will buy it.
Haloid1177
Banned
Is the DPCI for the new Star Wars constraction sets the same as the summer sets? Would like to check Target for Phasma but don't wanna make the trip without knowing.
WordAssassin
Member
I mean just looking at the piece count will answer that, it's over 4,600 pieces and most modulars are around 2,000.
It's not just gonna be the biggest Lego set I've ever built, but it's the second largest Lego set ever made.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Third in terms of parts count after UCS MF and Taj Mahal. There are higher sets, but not many. Eiffel Tower, Orthanc, Statue of Liberty, probably Ferris Wheel. I don't think Town Hall is higher (50 cm).
Edit: HQ is just 36 cm high after all, but it's solid, not a pointy spire.
WordAssassin
Member
Oh, it's third? In the last thread someone listed the top 5 and I could have sworn it was second. Whoops!
Here are the top 5 for piece count:
10189 Taj Mahal: 5,922
10179 UCS Millennium Falcon: 5,197
75827 Firehouse HQ: 4,634
10214 Tower Bridge: 4,287
10188 Death Star: 3,803
BentBricks
Member
SillyEskimo
Member
Ok, now lets get a top 5 height breakdown!
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
never mind, I guess I never appreciated how tall the LEGO Eiffel Tower is.
BentBricks
Member
42"
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/10181_Eiffel_Tower
Measures over 28" (73cm) high, 8" (21cm) wide and 6" (16cm) deep
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/10237_The_Tower_of_Orthanc
"Lady Liberty" stands 2 feet, 9 inches tall without pedestal...
33"
http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/3450_Statue_of_Liberty
My guess is LENGTH would have to go to Tower Bridge or Super Star Destroyer.
PSA: "Just say no to mixing bags"
RelentlessRolento
Member
New lego club issue for those who care... shows how the Bionicle animation will appear. Looks like a minimal cell shaded outline sort of look
http://catalogs.lego.com/Club/us/2016/JanFeb/redbrickJanuary2016/
Also has a pic of what a constraction Stormtrooper army looks like.
http://catalogs.lego.com/Club/us/2016/JanFeb/redbrickJanuary2016/
Also has a pic of what a constraction Stormtrooper army looks like.
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