I'd like to see a precinct style police station, with stairs on the corner going up and round light fittings above it, prison bars on one side. Suspect line up... etc
fuck it maybe I should make one myself
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I'd like to see a precinct style police station, with stairs on the corner going up and round light fittings above it, prison bars on one side. Suspect line up... etc
fuck it maybe I should make one myself
Rodney McKay
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I've got the old LEGO Mindstorm Dark Side Developer Kit, but I'm not sure whether I should hang on to it or sell it and buy a set I want more.
I still have the box, the electronics work, has all the manuals, and all the pieces. One piece snapped years ago, but it has been repaired.
Bricklink has Used sets going for $110-$150, but on Ebay the highest bid is $40 at the moment (Still 5 days left, could go higher).
Anyone have suggestions of where I'd have the best luck selling it?
I still have the box, the electronics work, has all the manuals, and all the pieces. One piece snapped years ago, but it has been repaired.
Bricklink has Used sets going for $110-$150, but on Ebay the highest bid is $40 at the moment (Still 5 days left, could go higher).
Anyone have suggestions of where I'd have the best luck selling it?
the anime man
Banned
I want the pod racing set so much, but it's $90 
I'm hoping for a sale...
I'm hoping for a sale...bonesmccoy
Banned
I'm a bit worried - but then I've only recently rejoined the Lego Collective, and I don't know if this is just how they usually start things.
The sets thus far just look so... basic. Helm's Deep should be a massive $150+ set, but instead it looks like it shouldn't retail for more than $80-100. Mines of Moria reduced to one room? And Shelob attacks? No one wanted Shelob attacks.
PhoncipleBone
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If they do UCS LOTR sets, the first will probably be Isengard. That is one of the iconically structures from the film that could make a relatively simple yet huge set. Minas Tirith could easily be sold in pieces year after year until you have one obscenely huge set.
I want the pod racing set so much, but it's $90
My local K Mart had it on sale for ~68 iirc. Check yo Kmart!
I got mine for $500. If you're already considering the SSD or Death Star already then it's not that much more, plus you'll be able to resell it without difficulty.
If a monster 3,000 piece Orthanc or Barad Dur kit drops then I am in deep, deep trouble.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I don't like the current death star too much, but that old Death Star II model is hot. And $500 for the SD is rather good for a sexy set, but I will continue to debate between an SSD and an iPad 3 for the next few weeks.
PhoncipleBone
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Question for the SSD owners out there: How tall is the set when on a stand? It is simple to find how long it is, but not its height when on the support stands.
Marty Chinn
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TRU has a good sale on it now.
My UCS SD arrived. Assemble the fleet!
So amazing! I request side-by-side pictures once they are built!
Want UCS SD so badly! That's a good price though, much more reasonable than the falcon
Love that micro petshop too.
If you look at the Flickr pic, the right side of the windowsill doesn't stick out, and the guy says in the caption that this is for structural reasons. So I'm guessing the windows aren't fully supported back there.
Love that micro petshop too.
If you look at the Flickr pic, the right side of the windowsill doesn't stick out, and the guy says in the caption that this is for structural reasons. So I'm guessing the windows aren't fully supported back there.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Death Star II is the only Star Wars model I find attractive. I'd love to try and part it out, but I imagine it will get pretty damned expensive.
BattleMonkey
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Been trying to get a deal on the UCS ISD, but can never find even a used one for les than $700. $500 is as high as I will go for a used set.
Bakkuma371
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Finally started on my first big MOC. Basing it on a couple of SW ships alhtough I was originally going to try to make the Phoenix.
The Phoenix;
It may still turn out like that if I can get the parts I need and don't get distracted on the way. For now I'm working on a frame to get the genral shape in place.
The Phoenix;
It may still turn out like that if I can get the parts I need and don't get distracted on the way. For now I'm working on a frame to get the genral shape in place.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Finally started on my first big MOC. Basing it on a couple of SW ships alhtough I was originally going to try to make the Phoenix.
Oh neat - I dig the idea of documenting the MOC build. Being able to see the framework, some intermediate stages, and the final build all next to each other is really cool.
PalaceBrother
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Thanks again! For all the parents out there, never throw away your kids Lego! I hadn't touched this set in 30 years and put it together last night. So glad my folks boxed this stuff up and forgot about it. Only missing 3 chairs and one railing (the front of the monorail)...had to improvise. I think I have a few more sets I'll take a crack at. Sorry for the terrible iPhone pics....
...and I'm hooked again.
Ah man, that's great!
It's like seeing an Austin-Healey 3000 pulled out of a hedge and then restored. What was old is new again. Good luck with your new obsession!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
@PalaceBrother That is a REALLY sweet set. I'm actually quite fond of that sticker on the inside wall, too. That little display definitely has a cool "remote space station" feel to it!
are you listening, my Mum and Dad? Grrr.
PhoncipleBone
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Side note: never let your grandchildren dip into your kid's old Lego collection. That way when your child (ME) comes back to reclaim them, he wont be missing things like unique base plates and the body pieces for his old pirate ship.
Actually, I think the most disturbing thing is that almost all the mini figures had been decapitated.
The_Inquisitor
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Built by Y-Wing last night. This is freaking amazing! Only issue is I accidently dropped one of the stickers on the manual and tore a good amount of color from 1 page. Is the entire set worthless now?
Shuttle comes in tomorrow. Holy shit I am so excited.
Shuttle comes in tomorrow. Holy shit I am so excited.
PjotrStroganov
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Discovered my brother has the UCS X-wing since forever. I think I'll rebuild it for him.
Thanks again! For all the parents out there, never throw away your kids Lego! I hadn't touched this set in 30 years and put it together last night. So glad my folks boxed this stuff up and forgot about it. Only missing 3 chairs and one railing (the front of the monorail)...had to improvise. I think I have a few more sets I'll take a crack at. Sorry for the terrible iPhone pics....
...and I'm hooked again.
Man, I had totally forgotten about that crater base piece for the space sets
BolognaSoup
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Man I don't even want to think about how many perfectly good sets and boxes full of LEGO buried in people's basements that they don't realize are valuable and will just get thrown away some day.
ConfusingJazz
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Man I don't even want to think about how many perfectly good sets and boxes full of LEGO buried in people's basements that they don't realize are valuable and will just get thrown away some day.
I still hold a grudge over my female cousins for ruining my castle and undersea base.
I mean, I love them and all, but I still have that card to play.
VGChampion
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Man I don't even want to think about how many perfectly good sets and boxes full of LEGO buried in people's basements that they don't realize are valuable and will just get thrown away some day.
Better not think about all those LEGO sets that have been thrown away and are at land fills.
Gary Whitta
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Saw this on Flickr, thought it was cool. LEGO Citadel!
I've been looking into acrylic cases to put over the pieces, but that's pretty pricey. It seems like the best option, but it would be over $200 to have one custom made to fit my Death Star. (it looks really nice at the Lego store under glass)
With glass display cabinets you'll still have to worry about dust unless you tape up the doors or something lol
That's a great price...was it new or used with the box? (if you don't mind answering)
Used w/ box. Box is kinda banged up, though. The original box is not very sturdy... unlike the Super Star Destroyer box, which is very solid.
Man, I had totally forgotten about that crater base piece for the space sets
I loved those crater base plates - they were the jumping point for a lot of imaginative builds when i was a youngster.
LEGO needs to bring back a limited-run "Classics" line of a few iconic sets.
Anybody ever see the Lego offices from Denmark?
http://www.home-designing.com/2012/02/lego-office-denmark
Really cool and fun looking place!
http://www.home-designing.com/2012/02/lego-office-denmark
Really cool and fun looking place!
Look at the display case around the middle of that gallery - some unrelased (test?) UCS-scale builds there, like a giant FX-7 medical droid!
BattleMonkey
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How good a value does a lego set keep if it doesn't have it's box? Got a deal for a rare set without box, it's complete with original manual. Assume many fans don't care though I just would have to resell if I ever did obviously at a decent discount.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
You can get ~70-80% with no problem, especially with the manual. Checking bricklink, though, is your best bet for pricing. Used/no box/complete/etc is pretty readily available for price comparison on there.
PjotrStroganov
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Gary Whitta
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OMG Imperial Probe Droid! WANT!
And is that a Jawa Sandcrawler I see?
And is that a Jawa Sandcrawler I see?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
What a ridiculously amazing job holy shit.
Wow... nostalgia overload. Literally brought a tear to my eye thinking back to my Lego-filled youth. Thanks for posting these!
Chuckie
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Saw this on Flickr, thought it was cool. LEGO Citadel!
Damned nice. I wonder about how large it is.
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