Only for Star Wars 9/1-9/3. Not sure when the next general double points is happening.
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LEGO |OT6| We Only Build in Black. And Sometimes Very Dark Grey.
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Only for Star Wars 9/1-9/3. Not sure when the next general double points is happening.
Yeah, I want it. Love the look. Debating whether to get it on 9/1 with some Star Wars stuff. That could potentially be a big purchase day. Not a mega baller purchase like some people on here, but big enough.
Mental note: That's when to get the Scout Trooper. Been waiting on that.
Can you generally backorder during double VIP periods?
Not the most discreet thing either, I guess (I remember the bus driver saying to me "that's a big nice Lego box" when I bought Assembly Square)
On "normal" 2xVIP, you can (as long as you can order the sets, some sets on backorder can't be ordered at all). I don't remember when you get the points, though, I guess at shipping?
I guess it's the same for special 2xVIP, but I don't remember buying during those once.
whatsinaname
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So there could be a UCS MF release window/double VIP intersection?
formated4tv
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I bought the Ninjago Destiny ship during their special Ninjago 2xVIP and it was on backorder. Once the order shipped I got my double points.
Chiaroscuro
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Lego is evil. They would release the MF and start the 2x VIP the day after. No one will wait a day.
The only way stock survives until 2x VIP is if the release date lands during promotion (unlikely given history.)
Black Friday special in-store restock + 2x VIP is the best Im hoping for.
toythatkills
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Problem arises on stuff like the Saturn which isn't back ordered, it's just out of stock
Just bring a folded up xtra large clean black trash bag with drawstrings, and wrap it up. Say it's laundry.
EvilRedEye
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Haha, I'm home with it now. It was a bit tense, the bus was pretty quiet so I gave Ninjago City it's own seat but then the bus got busier and busier until I worried I was going to become a seat hogger. But it was fine.
Chiaroscuro
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Once I brought home a large 32" TV set by the subway. Wasn't an easy trip, but the worst part is that I lived 3 blocks from the subway station.
For a "first set", I would recommend something that can stand on its own. Parisian Restaurant is probably the best set available, but I would go for the VW Beetle. It's a very cool build, has good value for money and it isn't immediately recognizable as Lego. That or the Saturn V are perfect entry points, before committing to a life of Lego.
If the VW camper is still available then I'd choose that - top of the line if large creator vehicles IMO
Is that was a 32" Wega CRT then it's very impressive, otherwise pfft.
MF will be crazy to get home without a car
Haven't built the VW to compare, but I also will say the Caterham is awesome.
friskykillface
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Yeesh, if there were only 1-4 max of ninjago city today.......how many Falcons will they have on its VIP release day? 🤔
I wonder if they will do reservations
But then again, $600-$800 is a tough pill for people to spend on a lego set so maybe no one will show up
I wonder if they will do reservations
But then again, $600-$800 is a tough pill for people to spend on a lego set so maybe no one will show up
Chiaroscuro
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I am not THAT crazy. It was a LCD set, so not that heavy, but it was one of the first generation that had a really large frame and box.
Oh god... the memories of moving with one of those Sony CRT monsters.
TerryLee81
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Pics please!
Double, Triple, or Quadruple layered Hefty Trash bag and then over the shoulder it goes.
Chiaroscuro
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Anyone spending $800 on that thing should call an Uber to go home.
Is it wrong to hope for a minimal refresh (aka Death Star) so I can spend the money on other things and not feel bad about not getting it? (no I don't have 10179 either, but I did bricklink once)
BentBricks
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What do you expect from a bricks and mortar business?
Chiaroscuro
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Anyone with Ninjago City can share its box dimensions? Thanks.
PhoncipleBone
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BN warehouse apparently has Old Fishing Store in stock, but won't be shipping until Sept 1st on it. But, good and easy way to get it 10% off. Paid for mine in store, so it should arrive on time.
TerryLee81
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EvilRedEye
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If it helps, it's exactly the same as Firehouse HQ.
Chiaroscuro
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Thanks!
Chezzymann
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Added an interior to my apocalypse building
The apocalypse shop inside:
Owners home upstairs:
Couch build:
I have a budget of $200 for this and I'm at 1600 pieces right now, since bricklink prices are inflated due to shipping I dont really want to go over this so thats as much detail I can fit in now.
The apocalypse shop inside:
Owners home upstairs:
Couch build:
I have a budget of $200 for this and I'm at 1600 pieces right now, since bricklink prices are inflated due to shipping I dont really want to go over this so thats as much detail I can fit in now.
EvilRedEye
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I seem to be quite a slow builder so I think I'm going to be rapidly overtaken on the building front! I've done bags 1 and 2 so far.
This is after bag 1. Kai's default face from the manual is the angry one. Perhaps he's angry with a croissant in the movie.
This is after bag 2. Konrad is fishing while Kai glares at his croissant from the ruins of Ninjago City. Konrad reminds me of Luke Skywalker. I suppose Kai also resembles Luke Skywalker... if Darth Vader were a croissant.
Awesome pics!
How big is the manual? (The manual is one of my favourite things).
And how many bags did you get?
MiniBossman
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Mistakes were made
Chezzymann
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Welp, looks like I'm gonna have to re color my building. Looked up the prices on bricklink, and apparently dark red is second most expensive color for 1 by X bricks, just behind sand green. Didnt realize it was that rare. I have a lot of sets with dark red pieces, but I guess most of them are sloped pieces or those specialized 1x2 brick texture pieces.
Yep just do some research first before investing.
When I first started, I watched a couple of youtube videos on lighting and went out and bought these small but mobile LED lamps (this video), which were just garbage. I spent $100 on that and now its just junk.
Something that plugs into the wall, with 3 or 4 light sockets, lots of power (Watts) should do the trick.
BentBricks
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Pearl golden age.
SiegfriedFM
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You should be able to find basic bricks in rare colours on online Pick A Brick or at least on Bricks And Pieces. I did that for dark blue. Thanks to GB HQ, there should be plenty in production.
Edit: I checked. At least on the EU store, you can get 1x2 and 1x6 on PAB, and 1x1, 1x2, 1x4, 1x6 and corners on BAP. 1x2 are actually slightly cheaper on BAP.
BentBricks
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I have a PAB problem. I grabbed a big handful of these. I have no idea what I'll do with them in that color though. I'm a brick hoarder. Stocking up on stuff I'll probably never use in large quanities. Light grey or brown, I could have used.
Also, seems this sale has no set end date according to LEGO store associates. At least when I went this past Tuesday.
EDIT: Checked what the telescope was used for in that color. Seems like that sand green telescope part was only used in 2 sets.
70743: Airjitzu Morro Flyer
8827: LEGO Minifigures Series 6
Also, seems this sale has no set end date according to LEGO store associates. At least when I went this past Tuesday.
EDIT: Checked what the telescope was used for in that color. Seems like that sand green telescope part was only used in 2 sets.
70743: Airjitzu Morro Flyer
8827: LEGO Minifigures Series 6
Winnie the Pimp
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I have a PAB problem. I grabbed a big handful of these. I have no idea what I'll do with them in that color though. I'm a brick hoarder. Stocking up on stuff I'll probably never use in large quanities. Light grey or brown, I could have used.
Also, seems this sale has no set end date according to LEGO store associates. At least when I went this past Tuesday.
You grabbed a handful of those or...that IS the "handful" you grabbed? ;P
BentBricks
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LOL. No, my hands are not yuuuge. That is the PAB bin which has a mirror back.
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I have a PAB problem. I grabbed a big handful of these. I have no idea what I'll do with them in that color though. I'm a brick hoarder. Stocking up on stuff I'll probably never use in large quanities. Light grey or brown, I could have used.
Bamboo forest.
TerryLee81
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Oh god please don't quote the image on the next page I will have nightmares from it
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