PhoncipleBone
Banned
If you go modular, get Pet Shop. But I would suggest Tower Bridge. It is no longer in catalogs (so it is a goner very soon), giant, and cheap considering the piece count. Also it will net the most VIP points during the event.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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Dragoshi1
Member
I saw some of the Lego Creator sets you guys mentioned, like Log Cabin and Apple Tree House while at a store yesterday, but the T-Rex Hunter set has been on my mind ever since.
I saw it for $36.00 here, but I'm not sure as to the legitimacy of it, the seller has sold tons of stuff since account creation, and apparently has sold the T-Rex Hunter set many times, but I'm being cautious.
The average price for it online seems to be around 80+ dollars, and Bricklink has them in the 50$+ range. That's my main reason of caution; $36.00 seems like a steal. As in, too good to be true.
I saw it for $36.00 here, but I'm not sure as to the legitimacy of it, the seller has sold tons of stuff since account creation, and apparently has sold the T-Rex Hunter set many times, but I'm being cautious.
The average price for it online seems to be around 80+ dollars, and Bricklink has them in the 50$+ range. That's my main reason of caution; $36.00 seems like a steal. As in, too good to be true.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
You think it's worth just biting at the price vs waiting for a Warehouse deal? If so, that's probably what I'll plan. Pet Shop has some shelf life still, yeah? Because I'm going to want that X-Wing as well...But that WILL be brand new, so it will have at least 1.5 years I think?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I would think the warehouse deals on Tower Bridge would be winding down now and speculators snatching it up whenever they can since it will probably be gone in a few months.
Pet Shop I would think you have until the end of the year or so.
Of course, the fact that Fire Brigade is still kicking around throws timing out the window.
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 really think the fact that we are all jumping back on board has extended the life for a lot of these sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I like to think it is LEGO messing with speculators.
BentBricks
Member
I think speculators thought it was going OOP and swarmed in for the kill and bought them in a frenzy. I know that was my first modular for that reason so I wouldn't have to buy aftermarket. LEGO said, hey there is still demand for this and since we use only in production pieces we can easily make more sets. Plastic bubble will be cracking soon and speculators will have to be much more selective in the future.
BentBricks
Member
Trust your feelings. That's a $70 MSRP set. $50 must be used sets if it's that low on Bricklink.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
There is a god. Perhaps I shall wait on x wing to get Orthanc ASAP.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
What type of set is Orthanc going to be? Like a ~$150 set like Helm's Deep with some minifigures, or an architecture set, or what? I tried to google it and only got fan made ones. Some of them were amazing.
fredrancour
Member
But when do we get to see it?!?!?!!? I must know every detail of what I'm missing.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
FUBAR McDangles
Member
If it really is coming out in June, I would expect a reveal later this month or earlier in April.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Strangely I have no real interest in Orthanc. Bring on the big beasts of Middle-Earth!
Also finished the Caribbean Clipper, which was my last pirate set. I remember not really planning to get it, but there was an offer in some kind of book club so you could get it cheaper. It was one of the first things I ever bought on mail order.
It's nice that they gave us two ships in this line, but it's obvious that they were cutting corners like crazy on the Clipper. To start with, it's a tub and looks fairly ridiculous next to the Barracuda. There are four cannon ports but only two cannons. There's no proper cabin. There are no double decks. The smaller mast is quite nerfed. Even the torches don't have lights in them.
However, it's relatively iconic on its own, and I like the colour scheme. I think these three will stay built for quite some time now. The rest, I'll probably just sort out the pieces for and stash away.
Next, I have a bunch of Space sets and the parking garage that I intend to build, but those will have to wait a bit.
Also finished the Caribbean Clipper, which was my last pirate set. I remember not really planning to get it, but there was an offer in some kind of book club so you could get it cheaper. It was one of the first things I ever bought on mail order.
It's nice that they gave us two ships in this line, but it's obvious that they were cutting corners like crazy on the Clipper. To start with, it's a tub and looks fairly ridiculous next to the Barracuda. There are four cannon ports but only two cannons. There's no proper cabin. There are no double decks. The smaller mast is quite nerfed. Even the torches don't have lights in them.
However, it's relatively iconic on its own, and I like the colour scheme. I think these three will stay built for quite some time now. The rest, I'll probably just sort out the pieces for and stash away.
Next, I have a bunch of Space sets and the parking garage that I intend to build, but those will have to wait a bit.
Dang! Jealous meter just exploded.
I also had the Clipper. I liked it because it was a ship with pirates and stuff, the biggest lego set I had at the time. It fell down from a table once and I couldn't piece it back together properly and it's just a nightmare when I think back on it.
Harry Potter
Banned
Wallet officially demolished!
I'm kind of in awe! I didn't expect the boxes to be that big!
The camper is bootyfull. Fun build.
Dragoshi1
Member
Trusted my gut and went for the set on Bricklink that was about $53, with priority shipping came out to around $66, which seems right on the mark!
It will be coming soon I suppose, can't wait!
Also, went and got;
Marvel Super Heroes Wolverine's Chopper Showdown(Because it came with Deadpool!)
Dino Ambush Attack(Virtually the LAST Dino set in the TRU I went to)
What do you think about the Monster Fighters sets? They have werewolves, vampires and that stuff. They also have pieces and stickers that glow in the dark.
I thought all sets of the theme looked stupid at first glance. The vampire's car and the castle looks pretty cool.
Edit: Ok so I just ordered the car.
PalaceBrother
Member
It has been said a million times in this thread, but the castle is awesome. Clever furniture techniques plus a huge amount of "hidden" elements like traps and secret passages. It really was the most fun thing I built last year.
Lego needs to step up with this imo.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You think those boxes are big? You should see the Death Star and SSD boxes.Wallet officially demolished!
I'm kind of in awe! I didn't expect the boxes to be that big!
And awesome pickup. The VW van shot into my top 3 real fast. So amazing.
Harry Potter
Banned
I've looked past that set just because it looks sticker heavy. Does it make up for it elsewhere?
fredrancour
Member
I would say so. I think it would still be pretty striking without the extra glow-in-the-dark bits from the stickers, thanks to the spires and towers of various heights. The plethora of interior scenes make for tons of fun when you build it. Rodney Rathbone is a pimping minifigure, and the others are good too. The extra glow-in the dark surface area from the stickers is pretty cool, though. It's a nice imposing presence
It's also a good one to play with. It's left on my desk. I usually move a couple things around when I walk by. Rodeny's passed through all sorts of hazardous scenarios and so many random minifigs have blundered through for various bs reasons.
I really would love to mod the tower faces, though....
The stickers are mostly just a concession to reality. As badass as it would be to have this set with another 600 pieces of brickbuilt detail lining the exterior walls (and oh my god it would be the greatest thing), some of us paupers are willing to compromise. There are enough gigantic sets I'll never be able to afford. Leave a few upper-middle price bracket sets that I can actually get and in a year or two I'll see about picking up pet shop.
orthanc is going to hurt. I just haven't decided if it breaks my heart or my wallet yet. But it'll probably be my heart, as I will play a most dangerous game of waiting as long as possible.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Urgh. My interest waned after Haunted House (too awesome. Have all the monsters now), but my desire for the set is rising again.
BentBricks
Member
I'm in same boat. Haunted House is a must get. I'll only get Vampyre Castle if I find it on clearance of 30% or more. Waaaay too many other high priced sets still coming up. UCS, Orthanc, etc.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Got LEGO City a few days early. Just did the first mission and drove right past the Grand Emporium.
This game is going to be great.
This game is going to be great.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Haunted House was the best set of last year.
Word.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It was funny how similar our best of lists were.
Now that you have the Unexpected Gathering, would you have put it in there, or was it not enough to knock off the Sex-Wing or Gandalf Arrives?
Also you haven't built dat B-wing yet.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Unexpected Gathering would not jump in there. It looks great when done, but was just a shy bit below Gandalf Arrives for me. But after I get the B Wing in May I might have to change the list.
wonderful, i'm already stealing all this awesome ideas
also, guys remember to vote if you didn't already!!!!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=517359
Also finished the Caribbean Clipper, which was my last pirate set. I remember not really planning to get it, but there was an offer in some kind of book club so you could get it cheaper. It was one of the first things I ever bought on mail order.
It's nice that they gave us two ships in this line, but it's obvious that they were cutting corners like crazy on the Clipper. To start with, it's a tub and looks fairly ridiculous next to the Barracuda. There are four cannon ports but only two cannons. There's no proper cabin. There are no double decks. The smaller mast is quite nerfed. Even the torches don't have lights in them.
I do have the Barracuda, but not that clipper but I do recognize your complains from the Imperial flagship (which was not even wide enough to fit four cannons) and the Renegade Runner which only had one rotating cannon and no steering wheel.
However the price difference between these three ships might explain the reason
I do miss the old school pirate Lego and I do hope it will return again.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Lego City Undercover... man i'd really like to get that one sometime... wait, i need a Wii U first right? In that case, nevermind don't wanna spend that kinda cash right now when my current/last gen backlog is still at a hilariously huge size.
That white desk looks awesome, as does the rocking chair or wheelchair or whatever it's supposed to be
don't wanna spend that kinda cash right now when my current/last gen backlog is still at a hilariously huge size.That white desk looks awesome, as does the rocking chair or wheelchair or whatever it's supposed to be
parrotbeak
Member
First pm.
EDIT: It's spoken for.
Harry Potter
Banned
Man, dat profit.
The Galactic Titan coming this july looks badass. The Wizard Battle doesn't looks so bad either.
Lego has really geeked out with all these movie franchise sets.
Lego has really geeked out with all these movie franchise sets.