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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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Wow, after thinking about this question, it really dawned on me how exciting 2013 is going to be for Lego! So many awesome sets and new lines to look forward too; each year just gets better and better.
Sets I'll continue purchasing:
Modulars (my absolute favorite line of all time)
Creator homes/buildings
Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit
Monster Fighters (if anything new materializes)
Friends
Winter Village
Collectible Minifigs
Cuusoo
Any cool one-off sets like the VW Bus and Sopwith Camel
New lines I plan on checking out:
Castle (so thrilled this is making a comeback)
Lone Ranger
Maybe Super Heros. Man of Steel trailer has me pretty hyped.
Older lines that I want to complete this year:
Paradisa
Wild West (one set to go)
My Lego-related goals for this year:
Design an MOC for my modular street. Every mod street should have at least one custom build! I'm thinking antique shop for mine.
Work through my backlog before buying too much more, unless it's close to going OOP.
Build shelving in my home office to display all the modulars as a long street. Will be tricky with three corners now.
Winnie the Pimp said:
I'm a big advocate of recycling the boxes if you don't plan on reselling the sets down the road. I used to save the boxes, but had somewhere around 300 when I finally decided that it kind of grossed me out and so I sent them off to live new lives. Quit saving them around 2006 and have absolutely zero regrets. But prior to that, I broke them all down and then stored them in, what else, a bigger box. As long as you do break them down, they're manageable.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
So you can break the boxes down, then reassemble them later on and they will still look as new then?
This might be a good solution hmm, especially for Collector's value and you never know, if one day you resell a set, at least it will come with the box!
This might be a good solution hmm, especially for Collector's value and you never know, if one day you resell a set, at least it will come with the box!
For the more expensive sets, you just cut the security tape on both sides and flatten the box. It's so easy that theft is becoming a problem at retail stores.
Yup, just cut the tape on the sides, then fold the boxes down along their creases, and they'll stay nice and neat. Pop em back open when you need them again. Lego boxes have a come a long way. Some used to be glued shut, which was never fun for collectors.
Very interesting to read all the comments concerning new buys in 2013. Looks like we'll have plenty to discuss.
Some of the sets from the second wave of Lord of the Rings have been leaked:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37049087@N02/8312560790/
Included minifigs:
Wizard Battle
Gandalf the Grey (hair) and Saruman
Council of Elrond
Arwen (blue dress), Elrond (Rivendel), Frodo (no cape), Gimli
The Black Gate
Aragorn (Gondor outfit), Gandalf the White, Mouth of Sauron and 2 orcs
Corsair Ship
Aragorn (Ranger), Legolas, Gimli, King of the Dead, 2 Dead Men of Dunharrow, 1 Corsair Soldier and 2 armored orcs
No word on the second wave of the Hobbit, I can't imagine even hearing about it until after next summer.
Here's the rest of the leaked sets:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37049087@N02/
You know the other lotr/hobbit sets coming out? Is there a link?!
Some of the sets from the second wave of Lord of the Rings have been leaked:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37049087@N02/8312560790/
Included minifigs:
Wizard Battle
Gandalf the Grey (hair) and Saruman
Council of Elrond
Arwen (blue dress), Elrond (Rivendel), Frodo (no cape), Gimli
The Black Gate
Aragorn (Gondor outfit), Gandalf the White, Mouth of Sauron and 2 orcs
Corsair Ship
Aragorn (Ranger), Legolas, Gimli, King of the Dead, 2 Dead Men of Dunharrow, 1 Corsair Soldier and 2 armored orcs
No word on the second wave of the Hobbit, I can't imagine even hearing about it until after next summer.
Here's the rest of the leaked sets:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37049087@N02/
Chuckie
Member
I checked yesterday on some random minifigs..but I see no dots :/
Tea and Toast
Member
So, my house mate just completed the VW campervan. She now has the lego bug and I've
been roped into buying the Grand Emporium and the Town Hall. Looking at the Palace Cinema
when the it comes out too. Oh dear.
been roped into buying the Grand Emporium and the Town Hall. Looking at the Palace Cinema
when the it comes out too. Oh dear.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Still waiting for Blacktron 3.0 here.
MaizeRage25
Member
I only collect a few themes (to keep the wife happy) so I will just be getting:
- Palace Cinema
- Winter Village Cottage
- Winter Village 2013
- CMF Series 10+
SillyEskimo
Member
I passed on Lego Weathertop for $40 at my local Target. Man, their Lego isle was all but gone. Looks like I missed Tie Wing at $35 too 
tiggerkiddo
Member
That too. And Magnet Tron.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You. Have. To. Resist. The. Urge. To. Buy. More. Than. Just. Pet. Shop...
tiggerkiddo
Member
Never know when you'll see it that cheap again...
Problem is that I have the money, but I don't have the space to put it unless I leave it at my parents (and risk having it destroyed by my nephew).
Edit: I've decided I'm getting it ONLY if I manage to sell some videogames I'm no longer playing so at least I don't have buyer's remorse for getting stuff I won't be able to enjoy until much later.
Bakkuma371
Member
Space is more of an issue for me. Not that I spend so much but not being into LOTR, Hobbit, Turtles, Chima and many other themes helps.
I'm basically Star Wars, Technic and a few bits and pieces here plus lots of fun with Bricklink.
echoshifting
Banned
Excuses, excuses.
I'm sure you have some waste of space laying around your home. What, are you still using a computer? It's 2013 man, time to switch to a tablet. Also, I hear book-burning will be tres chic this year, and it's not like you're ever gonna read 'em again...that sort of real estate is tailor-made for LEGO displays!
I'm in a shared flat so I only have my small room which is already cramped to hell and back with lots of stuff under the bed, a folding bike, a wardrobe that is going to spill all over me one of these days and barely enough floor space to move the chair back and forth from an Ikea computer desk.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Wizard Battle looks tempting as a tiny set that i could get JUST to get Saruman the White even when i have Gandalf already shrug....
Don't wanna get too far into LOTR territory but Saruman is a must
Don't wanna get too far into LOTR territory but Saruman is a must
biggyfries
Member
Well, I'm looking at selling some sets. They are used, but come from a smoke-free home. They do not have boxes, but will have instructions, and come in Ziploc bags.
Any interest? I don't want to put them on eBay if at all possible.
Any interest? I don't want to put them on eBay if at all possible.
NorrenRadd
Member
Manhandled series 8 minifigure bags at Target for 10 minutes. Was looking for Santa but didn't think I had found him.
Opened the bags at home and SCORE!
Unfortunately I've opened ~ 8 bags and haven't cared for 6 of them. Still looking for the Thespian, Conquistador, Robot, and Alien.
In 2013 I'll be snagging
Someone in here mentioned that their Lego store organized the minifig bags so you could buy whichever model you wanted. I have two stores near me, I'm hoping one of them can help me with Series 9.
Opened the bags at home and SCORE!
Unfortunately I've opened ~ 8 bags and haven't cared for 6 of them. Still looking for the Thespian, Conquistador, Robot, and Alien.
In 2013 I'll be snagging
- Winter Village
- Millenium Falcon
- Series 9 I'm really only looking for the Judge.
Someone in here mentioned that their Lego store organized the minifig bags so you could buy whichever model you wanted. I have two stores near me, I'm hoping one of them can help me with Series 9.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Picked up a creators set. Murica!!
whatsinaname
Member
Which sets? Any of the older Pirates sets?
I don't really have the space or funds to have an extensive Lego collection unfortunately, at work I have the micro scale X-Wing (from the newspaper giveaway) plus Brent's Tumbler MOC that I ordered the parts for from Bricklink. Wish I could get into minifig collecting but with the cost it's not really an option for me. It's likely the only purchase I make next year will be the Cuusoo DeLorean to sit next to the Tumbler on my desk but I'll be avidly following the thread regardless!
Take some pictures of the instruction books!
LightofRohan
Member
Oh wow, seems pretty nice. Thanks for that! The council of elrond looks pretty weak, but I'll buy it anyways... sigh...
biggyfries
Member
Sorry, nothing old, just current.
Fire Brigade
Shuttle adventure/expedition ( the older one, but Lego sent the pieces to make it sturdier)
And maybe a couple more, if I can figure what I have.
I'm seriously considering skipping the hobbit sets altogether. With the new LOTR sets coming out I can probably just get the sets that have the new villians in them like the mouth of sauron and sarumon, with those and some ringwraiths, uruk-hai and goblins in an ikea frame that would round out my LOTR frames along with the fellowship one I already have.
There's just too much on offer this year and so much I missed out on last year, still don't have the haunted house, zombies or the little collectible minifg sets with the brown zombie, w and witch\graveystone thing. Then there'll be series 9 and the 10 out in september. TMNT, New Batman and Marvel sets and the Man of Steel and Iron Man 3 sets we haven't even seen yet. That's not even mentioning horizon express which is tempting and the palace cinema which is a must have.
There's just too much on offer this year and so much I missed out on last year, still don't have the haunted house, zombies or the little collectible minifg sets with the brown zombie, w and witch\graveystone thing. Then there'll be series 9 and the 10 out in september. TMNT, New Batman and Marvel sets and the Man of Steel and Iron Man 3 sets we haven't even seen yet. That's not even mentioning horizon express which is tempting and the palace cinema which is a must have.
echoshifting
Banned
Let us know what else you have, biggy...I might be interested, but I won't be biting on the two you've listed thus far.
To be honest the two Hobbit sets I have thus far - Mirkwood Spiders and Goblin King Battle - are entirely skippable, in my opinion. There is something to like about each of them, and I don't regret getting them, but there's definitely much better stuff out there right now, including the wave 1 LotR sets. I mean I finished Goblin King Battle a couple of hours ago and I'm already thinking about taking most of it apart...though I am glad to have built it, as I learned a lot of clever little design tricks in the process.
Bag End is still high on my "want list" though. That's a sweet little set.
To be honest the two Hobbit sets I have thus far - Mirkwood Spiders and Goblin King Battle - are entirely skippable, in my opinion. There is something to like about each of them, and I don't regret getting them, but there's definitely much better stuff out there right now, including the wave 1 LotR sets. I mean I finished Goblin King Battle a couple of hours ago and I'm already thinking about taking most of it apart...though I am glad to have built it, as I learned a lot of clever little design tricks in the process.
Bag End is still high on my "want list" though. That's a sweet little set.
A few days old, but interesting - specifically the underlined bit, not these guys are effectively scalping the market (but hey they are only satisfying a collector demand a few years down the line, that's capitalism, etc etc.)
From USA Today:
(Edit: added link - http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/lego-investors-profit/1732525/)
Now this year I have bought four or five old family collections of sets (found via small ads here in the UK), to get one or two sets, such as a Black Barracuda, and then sold the rest on after playing with or putting the sets together, and really just covered my costs, or used that to buy more sets. But blindly collecting each set would likely take the joy out of it for me.
That said, while everyone is talking about what they are getting in 2013, is anyone here brave enough to work out what they spent (or at least list the items bought( in 2012? I just looked at my VIP points history, and that alone is frightening...
From USA Today:
(Edit: added link - http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2012/12/27/lego-investors-profit/1732525/)
Now this year I have bought four or five old family collections of sets (found via small ads here in the UK), to get one or two sets, such as a Black Barracuda, and then sold the rest on after playing with or putting the sets together, and really just covered my costs, or used that to buy more sets. But blindly collecting each set would likely take the joy out of it for me.
That said, while everyone is talking about what they are getting in 2013, is anyone here brave enough to work out what they spent (or at least list the items bought( in 2012? I just looked at my VIP points history, and that alone is frightening...
DJ_Lae
Member
A Sears near me was clearing out their entire toy section buy one get one free, including Lego. Unfortunately, I was obviously too late.
Only two Lego sets left were the Tie Fighter and some prequel ship (red, female Jedi, don't remember much beyond that). I was hoping they might have had an X-Wing or something, I'd have paid $70 for an X-Wing and Tie Fighter, but not $70 for a Tie Fighter and some silly ship I'm not even interested in.
Apparently it's the strike fighter. Not a terrible ship but certainly not worth wasting a buy one get one on...particularly when the Tie Fighter is insanely overpriced in Canada anyway.
Only two Lego sets left were the Tie Fighter and some prequel ship (red, female Jedi, don't remember much beyond that). I was hoping they might have had an X-Wing or something, I'd have paid $70 for an X-Wing and Tie Fighter, but not $70 for a Tie Fighter and some silly ship I'm not even interested in.
Apparently it's the strike fighter. Not a terrible ship but certainly not worth wasting a buy one get one on...particularly when the Tie Fighter is insanely overpriced in Canada anyway.
I've been doing this to some degree, buying sets and holding onto them, I have a few of the cheaper LOTR sets (gandalf arrives, shelob), marvel\dc sets (wolverine chopper, loki's escape cube, superman vs lex, catwoman and batman) and some toy story sets (army men and pizza truck) and a second fire brigade in the cupboard. I figure I'll hold onto them for a while, I've had to stop myself from opening that second fire brigade a few times though.
Any profits I've made from selling lego has just gone straight back into lego again so it's a way of funding my habit. I've been sitting on that fire brigade for about 3 years now though and it's kinda turned me off hording large sets like that. I'll just stick to smaller ones, less risk.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
Fuck. Just braved the ridiculous Glendale Lego store location and they were sorely out of sets. They said that they had to set out the new star wars stuff due to empty shelf space so teh Rancor was sold out.
SillyEskimo
Member
Mark my words, the Old Republic sets are going to raise in price over time. That's the only reason I want them. The Sith ship is actually awesome too. Love the mini figs!
LightofRohan
Member
tiggerkiddo
Member
I have both old Republic sets and the Sith ship is the crown jewel. I've put it together and would hate to take it apart now because it's just so slick. If they feel like making more sets from that era, I'm game.
Anyways I grabbed four sets today, two of the new Friends sets and two new City sets! Wanted the Break in at the Museum but they were out, next time! I got a 10 dollar discount now at the Lego store as well.
Anyways I grabbed four sets today, two of the new Friends sets and two new City sets! Wanted the Break in at the Museum but they were out, next time! I got a 10 dollar discount now at the Lego store as well.
Are you talking about the one in Glendale, Arizona or the one in Glendale, California?
NathanMcMahon
Banned
Glendale CA at the Galleria.
Yeah, that's where I work.
If you see "Chuck" on a name tag, don't be afraid to say hey the next time you come in.DrForester
Kills Photobucket
Have a new favorite polybag. Found it at Target today.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
Yeah, that's where I work.
Absolutely dude. I don't go often cuz my wallet crys but when I do, I'll keep an eye out for you. I shouldve known better to go their on a sunday night during the holidays
tiggerkiddo
Member
Just saw pics of the new Castle sets...I'm intrigued! Give me some new Wolfpack guys!
Have a new favorite polybag. Found it at Target today.
I picked up two a couple weeks ago, in the stocking stuffer isle. They are all gone now though.
They have been replaced with two new polybags. One tie fighter and one LEGO City worker with vehicle.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Since I have days before the SSD arrives, I can at least satisfy my MOCing itch. New modular MOC work in progress. I am aiming for a very rich estate to fit into the town street of the other modular buildings. Sorry for the poor quality, but the lighting in my apartment is horrible.
Wall of interior hallway. Diploma, map, and newspapers hanging on the wall.
I just realized after posting that that the diploma is upside down. LOL.
Kitchen cupboards and island sink. I put the mini figure there for scale reference as I was building.
Table near front window. Expensive vase and rare rock on display. I also seemed to find a use for the clock that came with the ghost polybag set.
Kitchen table and chairs.
Storage closet under the stairs. Boxes stacked within.
Completed staircase and railing.
Completed kitchen. Range, stove, microwave, trash, and recycling along the back wall.
Completed first floor interior. There is also a coat and hat rack near the front door.
Backside of the home so far.
First floor completed. Now toying with front display ideas for second floor. Debating between having the higher raised brick on the inside or outside, as evident by the differences between sides.
Also made a flower garden behind the fence on the front of the building. Knew I would find a use for the fence pieces my wife got at a PAB wall for me when she was on vacation months ago.
Wall of interior hallway. Diploma, map, and newspapers hanging on the wall.
I just realized after posting that that the diploma is upside down. LOL.
Kitchen cupboards and island sink. I put the mini figure there for scale reference as I was building.
Table near front window. Expensive vase and rare rock on display. I also seemed to find a use for the clock that came with the ghost polybag set.
Kitchen table and chairs.
Storage closet under the stairs. Boxes stacked within.
Completed staircase and railing.
Completed kitchen. Range, stove, microwave, trash, and recycling along the back wall.
Completed first floor interior. There is also a coat and hat rack near the front door.
Backside of the home so far.
First floor completed. Now toying with front display ideas for second floor. Debating between having the higher raised brick on the inside or outside, as evident by the differences between sides.
Also made a flower garden behind the fence on the front of the building. Knew I would find a use for the fence pieces my wife got at a PAB wall for me when she was on vacation months ago.
