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[Rootbeer]

Sf doesn't have a lego store

SF sucks for any kind of toy or games fan period. What little we have is priced well above what other cities have, and the selection is poor. Just one of the many reasons id like to move.

SF is too expensive for families and the side effects of that are on very clear display.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

In the Simpsons designer video there are people we haven't seen videos from yet. A group of three designers (Sea Cow maybe), and one older guy, who I don't recognize.

I want to know who that older guy is and what he worked on. He just looks like he is chilling, knowing his skills are beyond everyone's. Like the old man in a kung fu movie. He never shows off, but when provoked, something incredible is unleashed.

 

[Fowler]

Isn't that guy in the middle Jordan, one of the three designers on Orthanc?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aOdjObziYg

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Thread about new clips WB released from the movie. Looks all kinds of crazy.

"Benny, get your retro space parts out of my way."

Yeah, I have a feeling Benny finally making his Spaceship! Spaceship! SPACESHIP! is going to be a big moment in the film.

Also, some people in that thread asked if anyone was making an OT for the movie. I might cobble one together this week if no one else claims it.

 

[The Omega Man]

I just got this email, what a nice surprise, watching the film 1 week in advance and for free is not too shabby. My son is going to love it. anyone else?

 

[BentBricks]

Wow...and I thought I was spoiled. 4 LEGO stores within a 30 minute drive, plus Lasting Toys.

Multiple LEGO stores only has advantage of PAB variety. I may have 5 stores, but most are quite far relatively speaking. Lasting Toys + 1 LEGO store is waaaay better.

Sf doesn't have a lego store

Oh, maybe I'm thinking of San Jose then. There's at least one in Northern Cali.

 

[PalaceBrother]

What's the general consensus on the Red Cargo Train from 2011?

I was given a gift certificate last week and am thinking I might use it for the special edition of this with power functions.

http://new.brickset.com/sets/3677-1/Red-Cargo-Train

It's $239. I was looking at the special edition of Horizon Express....but that one is $279 which seems really expensive.

 

[ghostmind]

Does the set have to belong to the 10000 series to be a UCS? 75*** would not count correct?

In previous years, every large set that was a "direct" set would have the 10000 series numbering, but that seems to have changed this year, with both the Simpsons House and the Sea Cow adopting their theme numbering instead.

Further confirmation of the set's existence:

http://www.brickshop.nl/lego/lego-star-wars/lego-75059-sandcrawler-ucs.html

(I wouldn't worry about the date listed, as retailers might not get it for months after LEGO has had the exclusive).

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

Not sure whether i'm more pumped about the Sandcrawler itself or the Javas that will surely be included )))

 

[Rootbeer]

Oh, maybe I'm thinking of San Jose then. There's at least one in Northern Cali.

SF residents, trust me. Use the one in Dublin. You can hop the BART there and back, and its inside a huge mall so you can do your other shopping as well.

 

[ghostmind]

Nuremberg Toy Fair starts on the 29th, so we should be seeing some final set pictures for the 2H wave in a couple days.

 

[Rootbeer]

Guys... omg, hahahah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jt9W9Cle-6o

 

[PalaceBrother]

I am definitely getting a train bug...I can feel it setting in.

Some questions for train veterans out there...the IR remote has two dials. My passenger train currently uses one of these, but not the second. Does that mean I can control another train without investing in an additional remote?

Am I better off buying the standard edition trains and then picking up additional motors, IR Receivers and battery boxes separately?

I'm deciding between the sets below. I'm definitely going to need a bigger table...that's for sure.

Red Cargo Train

Cargo Train

Horizon Express

Constitution Train Chase (I'm still hoping to find this discounted so it's low on the list)

 

[ghostmind]

I am definitely getting a train bug...I can feel it setting in.

Some questions for train veterans out there...the IR remote has two dials. My passenger train currently uses one of these, but not the second. Does that mean I can control another train without investing in an additional remote?

Am I better off buying the standard edition trains and then picking up additional motors, IR Receivers and battery boxes separately?

I'm deciding between the sets below. I'm definitely going to need a bigger table...that's for sure.

Each IR receiver has 2 outputs (red and blue), which are controlled by the corresponding color wheel on the remote. This would be for control of different elements on the same train. However, each IR receiver and remote also has 4 channels, controlled by a switch, so you can set each train to a different channel on its respective receivers, and then change channels on the remote to control different trains.

I've bought it both ways, but I don't think they include the more expensive rechargeable battery boxes when you get them in the kit.

For recent cargo trains, I think the 10219 Maersk Train is the best, but it is OOP. Both 3677 and 7939 have their strengths, and it is a matter of personal preference. There is also the new Cargo train 60052 coming out this summer.

For recent passenger trains, the Horizon Express is the one to get.

 

[PalaceBrother]

Each IR receiver has 2 outputs (red and blue), which are controlled by the corresponding color wheel on the remote. This would be for control of different elements on the same train. However, each IR receiver and remote also has 4 channels, controlled by a switch, so you can set each train to a different channel on its respective receivers, and then change channels on the remote to control different trains.

I've bought it both ways, but I don't think they include the more expensive rechargeable battery boxes when you get them in the kit.

And my personal preference is for the yellow cargo train, and the new blue one coming out this summer.

Awesome; thanks!

The rechargeable battery box looks interesting, I wasn't aware of it.

 

[ghostmind]

Awesome; thanks!

The rechargeable battery box looks interesting, I wasn't aware of it.

It's a lot more expensive ($50 + $25 power cord, versus $13), but it is also a lot more convenient, especially for trains where getting the battery box in-and-out is not a simple matter. You'll only need one power cord though, if you decide to go with multiple rechargeable boxes.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

I want a monorail set again.

 

[anonymous_abc]

I want a monorail set again.

I still have this one.
Was such a great birthday present at the time.
I should even have the box at my parents.

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*not my picture.

 

[ghostmind]

Actually, now that I think about it, you could control 2 trains with just the two controller wheels without changing channels on the remotes. Just plug one engine into blue and the other into red. I've just never done it that way, as some of my trains have multiple PF.

 

[ghostmind]

I still have this one.
Was such a great birthday present at the time.
I should even have the box at my parents.

*
*not my picture.

I would KILL for a new CITY or Space monorail that you could motorize with PF. That set looks AWESOME!

 

[tiggerkiddo]

I will buy that Airport monorail one day...

 

[neonglow]

I still have this one.
Was such a great birthday present at the time.
I should even have the box at my parents.

*
*not my picture.

As a kid, I would look at the LEGO catalogs that came with sets for hours dreaming of all the sets I wanted. This was high on that list.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Still have most of the parts for this. Missing one of the giant blue windows and one curve of the track. The curve annoys me because without it I cannot assemble a full track. Garr.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

I have one of those big blue windows...

The memories...I have only seen the Unitron monorail in person.

 

[BomberMouse]

SF residents, trust me. Use the one in Dublin. You can hop the BART there and back, and its inside a huge mall so you can do your other shopping as well.

Now I know what I'm doing this weekend.

 

[Fowler]

Always wanted the Airport monorail, but my parents got me the space one instead. Always bugged me as a kid... nothing against Space, but I was always into city-building. (I was OBSESSED with the original SimCity.) Plus, I was really fascinated with Tokyo's airport monorail, and the longer track would have allowed me to extend it into my city... dammit, now I need to rebuild my city. One day...

 

[Calm Killer]

So I found out that my Carribean Clipper box was full of what I initially thought to be instructions is actually full of old magazines and Shop at home catalogs. I have a ton from the 90s. Check it out. It was a nostalgia trip.

 

[PalaceBrother]

So I found out that my Carribean Clipper box was full of what I initially thought to be instructions is actually full of old magazines and Shop at home catalogs. I have a ton from the 90s. Check it out. It was a nostalgia trip.

Moar. Srsly.

Those look awesome!

 

[SiegfriedFM]

I called Lego for the first time today, to confirm my Bricks & Pieces order. Unfortunately they didn't in fact have the brown pillar in production, although they tracked down 3 of them for me. The rest is coming though, so my Flagship will soon be (99,5%) complete!

It's really excellent service, either way, tracking down individual pieces like this. Of course Bricklink is cheaper and faster in most cases, but I can't see many other companies helping with this fairly trivial (in the long run) stuff.

I mean, imagine if I called Sony and wanted a loose manual for a game I bought in 2009. I doubt they would bother.

 

[Calm Killer]

Moar. Srsly.

Those look awesome!

Okay!

 

[Ryuuroden]

Okay!

Nostalgia bomb!

 

[antiquegamer]

WP_20140117_17_54_36_Pro by antiquegamer, on Flickr

So this is now "Sold Out" on LEGO S@H. Are they just doing a limited run of this set?

 

[RelentlessRolento]

As a kid, I would look at the LEGO catalogs that came with sets for hours dreaming of all the sets I wanted. This was high on that list.

Too many hours of my life went into those catalogues and club magazines (like all the ones posted) with no regrets.

This weekend is my birthday and I think my girlfriend is taking me and her daughter to lego land anything to know before I go? Are their PAB selections usually good? It's the one in FL btw

 

[Jables Swan]

I love the movie fig of Emmet with his "How to fit in, have everyone like you and always be happy" instructions. Nice little touches like that make LEGO so brilliant.

Taco Tuesdays guy is my favourite though.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

WP_20140117_17_54_36_Pro by antiquegamer, on Flickr

So this is now "Sold Out" on LEGO S@H. Are they just doing a limited run of this set?

Holy crap?! Glad I received received my order from January 3rd on Saturday. I'm amazed that the demand is so high for this set. The Hayabusa sat around for over a year before selling out.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

I have a particular fondness for the 94 catalogs, such a good good year. I wish I had somewhere to permanently display the Sail n' Fly Marina set

 

[iuuk]

WP_20140117_17_54_36_Pro by antiquegamer, on Flickr

So this is now "Sold Out" on LEGO S@H. Are they just doing a limited run of this set?

This is the European (Dutch) S@H; maybe the US 'sold out' is a mistake?

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Maybe. And the product listing doesn't say "retired" on the US. Perhaps they're listing it as "Sold Out" until they can fulfill the existing back orders. When I checked last week, it wasn't shipping until late March.

 

[nny]

WP_20140117_17_54_36_Pro by antiquegamer, on Flickr

So this is now "Sold Out" on LEGO S@H. Are they just doing a limited run of this set?

It shows up as "Out of stock, expected ship date 13 Feb 2014" for me. In any case, mine arrived today. )

By the way, is the "sold out" status definitive? The Winter Village Market is showing up as sold out for me; I wonder if it will be restocked (maybe when Christmas time comes?).

 

[ruxtpin]

Hah that's awesome Calm. Funny what you remember from being a kid. I recognize just about everyone of those catalogs and magazines.

 

[neonglow]

New animated short for Microfighters!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBWcpeAczsQ

 

[flyingpig]

The rover is coming back in stock, lego learned their lesson from the Minecraft fiasco.


Incidentally, do you guys figure NYC Toy Fair would be interesting? I may go up to NYC to visit a friend that weekend anyway and can probably use a different friend's business to get in to the show.

 

[Draxal]

New animated short for Microfighters!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBWcpeAczsQ

DEWBACK.

 

[ghostmind]

DEWBACK.

Mos Eisley Cantina


I am sure the Dewback will look like the one in the video, rather than the box art.

 

[RelentlessRolento]

DEWBACK.

that's all I want... want want... want... will have....

 

[BattleMonkey]

Some on the Brickset forum mentioned that the new Sandcrawler will be $350! I wonder how intricate it will be.

http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/11855/star-wars-2014/p12

350$ for a sandcrawler? Yes unless its an elaborate death Star like play set, nope!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

So, apparently Marcos Bessa also sings.

 

[PalaceBrother]

I've seen this in a few builds, but in the Simpsons set it just seems a bit ridiculous.

What's the point of the two circular 1x1 plates? What is gained by putting them in the bowl aside from increasing the piece count?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I've seen this in a few builds, but in the Simpsons set it just seems a bit ridiculous.

What's the point of the two circular 1x1 plates? What is gained by putting them in the bowl aside from increasing the piece count?

Further anchors the inverted flower pot to the underside of the roof. Just attaching the put to the underside would not be very strong of a connection, and simply attaching the 2x2 round plate to the pot would not be that strong either.

 

[mrkgoo]

I've seen this in a few builds, but in the Simpsons set it just seems a bit ridiculous.

What's the point of the two circular 1x1 plates? What is gained by putting them in the bowl aside from increasing the piece count?

Maybe it's for extra stability?

I notice a lot of official models are much sturdier than my own creations, and I assume they actually engineer designs to be as such.

I wonder if they have to have a certain strength to them. Or whether certain advanced building techniques are required to use specific ways, such as a circular 2x2 plate HAS to go on studs and not just fitting on top somewhere (as in example above).