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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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So far this is my favorite LEGO Movie set. I love the little details, like the "ice cream" piece for smoke coming out.
EDIT: And the shark-arm.
EDIT2: And the metal parrot
Neat.
If i had money to spare, i'd probably buy that set (wouldn't otherwise spend money for legos, spare money goes to books and games). And that LOTR pirate ship. And have the mechs fight on the ship.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Shark Arm? (goes back to look at pic). Okay, that is awesome. Really, all the movie sets look ten shades of crazy in all the best ways.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Like the ones in the Pirates sets and in a few Lone Ranger sets?
I stand corrected than!
Now give me sharks with freaking laser beams.
fredrancour
Member
Silver mine shootout in progress. Pretty good. Pretty good. Also staring at dragon mountain in that amazon page in the other tab.... hmmmm
That set is crazy, they need bring that line back.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
That's not a shark with a friggin' laser beam. That's a shark with a missile launcher on its head.
Now someone put a velociraptor figure riding that shark with some dynamite and a machine gun.
Oh, it only gets better as it progresses. So many play features. I love the chaotic nature of the build. Almost no symmetry.
BentBricks
Member
The Hobbit: Radagast
Chima: Rogon
Sigh. I'm disappointed they weren't able to make the horn removable. Wonder if this could be used for a Spider-Man Rhino villain.
Radagast is nice looking. I wish LEGO could have made the beard separate from the hat. Same with the Abraham Lincoln one. Those beards are sweet. Such a shame can't be reused with other hats or hair pieces.
Posting a larger picture of the Death Star Troopers battle pack:
This brings better detail on how the stud-shooter guns work.
LEGO should give them to the CITY police force, so they have more than handcuffs to fight crime with.
Is there a head under the elite red guard or is it one piece? I assume it's the same mould as the Imperial Shuttle ones.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Got a few more plates of the halloween display taken down, then got sidetracked when a bunch of ideas came flooding in for making my abominable snowman. Think I have the arms and hands all sorted out (well, for the pieces I have at least. Like one brick shy of a certain style for what I want to do on the arms).
And also think I cracked the mouth as well. Now to figure out eyes and the rest of the body. Getting excited about this one.
And also think I cracked the mouth as well. Now to figure out eyes and the rest of the body. Getting excited about this one.
JANGBRiCKS has his first 2014 LEGO review up - the Ninjago Nindroid MechDragon:
http://youtu.be/0z5PDVLo0kk
Looks like a great addition to the dragons, and it will be the only Ninjago set I'll be picking up.
http://youtu.be/0z5PDVLo0kk
Looks like a great addition to the dragons, and it will be the only Ninjago set I'll be picking up.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Heads-up for Eurobros:
Don't have a Yoda yet?
Duel on Geonosis is 53% OFF on Amazon.co.uk!!
Get it while it's hot!
Don't have a Yoda yet?
Duel on Geonosis is 53% OFF on Amazon.co.uk!!
Get it while it's hot!
El Pescado
Member
Have the 2014 TMNT sets leaked yet? That's all I want to see...
SillyEskimo
Member
Nice to see they kept the bird shit in Radagast's hair.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Death Star guards had an all black head piece and the red helmet.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Wait are you talking about the Royal Guards? Imperial Shuttle didn't have any of those did it?
Minecraft co-build update: Steve's shelter
http://youtu.be/xzNAwsWQL3w
(Note stickers in these prelim builds will be replaced printed pieces)
http://youtu.be/xzNAwsWQL3w
(Note stickers in these prelim builds will be replaced printed pieces)
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Lego Kids Fest is coming to Hartford in a couple of weeks.
Only fifteen minutes from home. Tempted to go, but think it might look creepy going alone to a kids convention. Think everything might skew a bit young for me, but am still tempted.
Only fifteen minutes from home. Tempted to go, but think it might look creepy going alone to a kids convention. Think everything might skew a bit young for me, but am still tempted.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
SMILE! Ignore the discolored teeth. I ran out of white. Just looks like he didn't brush.
"Hug?"
"Check out my slim waist and furry, yet muscular back!"
"You know, you should really take some pictures and post them of me before letting me loose in your holiday scene!"
Was trying to make an abominable snowman. I am happy with most of it, but really couldn't crack the eyes without having those eye tiles from upcoming sets. Right now it looks like Domo gone bad. At the same time, it works.
My first attempt at making a posable big figure. I know I will get better if I try and make an actual mech, but this will do for the holidays.
PalaceBrother
Member
SMILE! Ignore the discolored teeth. I ran out of white. Just looks like he didn't brush.
This is by far my favorite thing you've built. There is a ton of energy in this thing, I love it!
DON'T change the teeth.
PalaceBrother
Member
It looks like a bunch of new Ninjago & Hobbit sets are available at TRU Canada now. The stock was running low but there were a bunch of sets I hadn't seen in person before.
They also had the Architecture White House on the clearance table for $45 CDN ($60 MSRP) so I grabbed it. I've been considering it for a while now and the deal was too good to pass up.
They also had the Architecture White House on the clearance table for $45 CDN ($60 MSRP) so I grabbed it. I've been considering it for a while now and the deal was too good to pass up.
Toys R Us has a bunch of unadvertised LEGO sets on sale. I picked up a couple sets. The best deal is Battle of Hoth for $30 since it's a TRU exclusive. These prices are available in store only so hurry and get to the store!
Battle of Hoth (75014) – $30
Colby City Showdown (79109) – $33
Constitution Train Chase (79111) – $65
Also got the 3rd Bricktober minifigure set for $20. I guess they didn't run out during their promotion last month.
You can see all the sets that are discounted here.
Battle of Hoth (75014) – $30
Colby City Showdown (79109) – $33
Constitution Train Chase (79111) – $65
Also got the 3rd Bricktober minifigure set for $20. I guess they didn't run out during their promotion last month.
You can see all the sets that are discounted here.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Very nice!Toys R Us has a bunch of unadvertised LEGO sets on sale. I picked up a couple sets. The best deal is Battle of Hoth for $30 since it's a TRU exclusive. These prices are available in store only so hurry and get to the store!
Battle of Hoth (75014) $30
Colby City Showdown (79109) $33
Constitution Train Chase (79111) $65
You can see all the sets that are discounted here.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I picked up that Baxter robot
If things follow last year, we should see the new CITY sets at TRU Canada this week, and Star Wars in a week or two.
People are really digging this set. Toysrus is too far away and with tax and shipping would kill any discount. I'm holding out to see if I get a bonus on my next check before BF. If I do I have a Lego S@H basket full of every TMNT set plus the two Xmas sets right at $150 to get the 10% discount.
If no bonus I will probably just treat myself to the 39.99 Turtle Lair set at Amazon.
I saw new Hobbit sets at my TRU. They were MSRP so I guess they don't mark them up until later.
BentBricks
Member
My bad. The Royal Guards came with the much older non-UCS Imperial Shuttle. I do not own the impressive UCS Imperial Shuttle, but I remembered seeing a photo of them with an Imperial Shuttle. I look forward to the battle pack to get a few of them. I doubt I'll get the Death Star set so the battle pack looks like the best way to get them.
Looks good. I hope it has the same level of writing as earlier Ninjago episodes. Let's see if kids swarm back to Ninjago or if kids moved on to the next craze. All the more sets for me (and resellers) for summer clearance if Ninjago craze has passed. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on some of those giant blade parts and the dragon mech. I need a full set of the cool new ninja costumes too.
"Hug?"
Was trying to make an abominable snowman. I am happy with most of it, but really couldn't crack the eyes without having those eye tiles from upcoming sets. Right now it looks like Domo gone bad. At the same time, it works.
My first attempt at making a posable big figure. I know I will get better if I try and make an actual mech, but this will do for the holidays.
Very cool! The discolored teeth give it character. It's a nice little touch. The ball joints make it highly poseable which is part of the reason I like Lex Power mech so much. Movable digits are nice too. An opposable thumb is a sign of an advance creature.
After the holidays, make it a mech for the Abominable Snowman minifig.
That yeti mech is marvelous !
On a side note, finally.
Finally a Lego Store opened near me in France (well still a 2-hour+ drive but hey...).
It was the first saturday since the opening so it was so crowded you couldn't even see the boxes, so had a chat with the employees who were all nice people.
For some reason like a third of the children visiting had my name, found it amusing.
I'm now a proud VIP member !
The day's hunting results :
Wolksvagen Van
Mini-Modular Set
Architecture : Villa Savoye
Architecture : UN Headquarters
Coastguards : jet-ski
Christmas tree/reindeer
Advent calendar
3 custom minifigs for my coworkers
Creationary
Bought no star wars but still got the special trooper minifig, and a free pick a brick to use next time i'm going there.
My wallet is unhappy, and I bought only like half of what I wanted (those winter cottage/market were tempting..., modulars too).
I am 7 years old right now.
On a side note, finally.
Finally a Lego Store opened near me in France (well still a 2-hour+ drive but hey...).
It was the first saturday since the opening so it was so crowded you couldn't even see the boxes, so had a chat with the employees who were all nice people.
For some reason like a third of the children visiting had my name, found it amusing.
I'm now a proud VIP member !
The day's hunting results :
Wolksvagen Van
Mini-Modular Set
Architecture : Villa Savoye
Architecture : UN Headquarters
Coastguards : jet-ski
Christmas tree/reindeer
Advent calendar
3 custom minifigs for my coworkers
Creationary
Bought no star wars but still got the special trooper minifig, and a free pick a brick to use next time i'm going there.
My wallet is unhappy, and I bought only like half of what I wanted (those winter cottage/market were tempting..., modulars too).
I am 7 years old right now.
Pretty awesome experience! Feels good mang.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
I had a dream that two, TWO LEGO stores were opening here in WV. One in Morgantown and one in Clarksburg. Sadly it was only a dream. It would be amazing if even one of these locations were able to get a store, but alas I doubt there is the population for that. I'll still need to drive 2.5 hours each way.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Nice haul! Villa Savoy is a pretty cool set to put together. Much smaller than I thought it would be once done though.
Mini Modulars is great though. I hope they put another out soon.
VW Camper is one of the best sets out there right now though. Just fantastic from beginning to end. The only downside to it is the incredible fear as you try and put the circular sticker on it at the end.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Both of those builds look so cool. Love the Creator houses. Now you need the tree house to put next to it.
I still need to go that house as well as Aviation Adventures. I know I have a lot of time on those though.
I still need to go that house as well as Aviation Adventures. I know I have a lot of time on those though.
Yeah I basically want "all" the houses now. 5771 Hillside House looks cool but is on the expensive side since it's oop.
I am picking up Aviation Adventures but don't really have the space for it.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Check your local TRU. Last time I was in TRU around here it was still available. It was a TRU exclusive too.
BentBricks
Member
My two latest. Looking forward to build the third one, which I guess have even less pieces than the second unfortunately.
Creator houses are really nice looking. I have to skip a few (such as seaside house), but that's on my to get list. That's the same set but alternate build right?
By two latest, do you mean you have two sets or just joking that the 2nd photo is just another build of same set?
My two latest builds. I just took the photo of the first before building the second.
The Creator sets are not high on priority though.
BentBricks
Member
Any word on Black Friday deals?
I got an invite for the VIP early shopping thingy a week early. I'm not sure I can make it though.
This will be my first if I can go.
Been a bit slow thread lately. Seems like holidays are kicking in and everyone is busy.
In the meantime, some MOCs.
I love the use of the black hats for Xena's armor.
Brickvention24rs_180113 by qi_tah, on Flickr
I originally wanted to stick with micro builds as they are so cool (below is an example) and you don't need a huge amount of bricks. Several thousand bricks and few hundred minifigs later, I'm mostly playing with minifigs and just building sets. I spend most of my time making photo comics with minifigs and small prop builds (besides the sets).
microgate4rs_240712 by qi_tah, on Flickr
micro port by Dark-Alamez, on Flickr
EDIT:
Found a couple micro builds I did. Apologies if I posted these before.
I got an invite for the VIP early shopping thingy a week early. I'm not sure I can make it though.
This will be my first if I can go.Been a bit slow thread lately. Seems like holidays are kicking in and everyone is busy.
In the meantime, some MOCs.
I love the use of the black hats for Xena's armor.
Brickvention24rs_180113 by qi_tah, on Flickr
I originally wanted to stick with micro builds as they are so cool (below is an example) and you don't need a huge amount of bricks. Several thousand bricks and few hundred minifigs later, I'm mostly playing with minifigs and just building sets.
I spend most of my time making photo comics with minifigs and small prop builds (besides the sets).microgate4rs_240712 by qi_tah, on Flickr
micro port by Dark-Alamez, on Flickr
EDIT:
Found a couple micro builds I did. Apologies if I posted these before.
anonymous_abc
Member
They are both gorgeous!
RelentlessRolento
Member
http://www.toysnbricks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=&t=9675
I could go for quite a few of those sets at 50% off even with the TRU markup
I could go for quite a few of those sets at 50% off even with the TRU markup
tiggerkiddo
Member
Think of the money you're saving, you could use it on...MOAR Lego!
Finished up Cargo Train and Coast Guard Patrol over the weekend. Enjoyed the Cargo Train more than I thought. I like trains, but the whole thing was better than I had anticipated. Lots of track too. Now I just need a space for it....
Coast Guard Patrol was ok. It's a boat. But the three sharks make it so much better.
Coast Guard Patrol was ok. It's a boat. But the three sharks make it so much better.
This set won't be on sale until December 1st at the LEGO store. I'd go with Amazon since it's also discounted.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Picked up Warg attack from B&N since it was marked 40% off. Not the best deal but was the lowest I've seen in my area and most places don't carry it anymore.
I know it's not regarded as a great set but I've been wanting it for a while.
I know it's not regarded as a great set but I've been wanting it for a while.