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LEGO |OT 3| Build Hard. Buy Fast. No Mercy.
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SillyEskimo
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Bad news, no. Good news, you get to buy the Quinjet!
PalaceBrother
Member
You're approaching that question from the wrong angle.
The correct phrasing is, "Is it true that not only is the Quinjet amazing, but it actually comes WITH Black Widow?"
SillyEskimo
Member
My wife was out today and picked up the new Batman/steamroller and Batman/Riddler/Flash sets.
I finished Palace Cinema last night. I really loved the build. Tonight is boats and Batman!
I finished Palace Cinema last night. I really loved the build. Tonight is boats and Batman!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Well...
This is the right way to look at it.
Not only is it incredibly pleasing visually, but it is awesome to put together, and the "SWOOSH" factor, a very important part of ships and planes in LEGO, is set to 11.
BentBricks
Member
Welcome to the ABS Abyss of LEGO Addiction.
No. Black Widow minifig and The Quinjet will only get more expensive once the set is no longer available at retail stores. You can wait until the next Avengers movie. LEGO will definitely do some sets based on it. I can't imagine LEGO not doing another Black Widow and the minifig changing too much.
Via Brickset, the exclusive minifig packaged with the LEGO Movie (3D edition) blu-ray is Vitruvius from the prologue.
3D Edition ONLY? Sadness, I hope it is a 3D/2D version because I don't do 3D.
SillyEskimo
Member
The 3D is amazing in the Lego movie.
It's actually the Collectors edition, which has the 3d and 2d versions, as well as DVD and digital copy.
Via Brickset, the exclusive minifig packaged with the LEGO Movie (3D edition) blu-ray is Vitruvius from the prologue.
Sold.
ohhthegore
Member
perfect
newdayrocks
Member
Received our Mindstorms EV3 box yesterday, and got through Mission 1 of putting R3PTAR together last night. Going to finish it up tonight, and get started on the programming.
Having the instructions and 3D modeling on the iPad as you go through it is invaluable. Not sure how we'd get through it without!
Having the instructions and 3D modeling on the iPad as you go through it is invaluable. Not sure how we'd get through it without!
21st century cowboy
Member
I'll definitely pick up the collectors edition of the film then.
I cannot express how cool the Quinjet is. It really is a good price if you can get it at RRP.
http://www.qwertee.com have a cool everything is awesome Lego t shirt. It's only available up to 11:00pm UK time tonight so be quick if you want it.
I cannot express how cool the Quinjet is. It really is a good price if you can get it at RRP.
http://www.qwertee.com have a cool everything is awesome Lego t shirt. It's only available up to 11:00pm UK time tonight so be quick if you want it.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Oh well when you put it that way, I shall be picking it up then.
Ok, so collectors edition it is. Anyone knows if this is confirmed for Europe ?
Via Brickset, the exclusive minifig packaged with the LEGO Movie (3D edition) blu-ray is Vitruvius from the prologue.
Here's another source with a bit more info. I wonder if 6 pieces means legs, torso, head, hair, beard and robe. It sounds like no staff.
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=8950263&postcount=111
BentBricks
Member
Thanks for the heads up. I found it at my Target here in the west coast. They definitely weren't there a little over a week ago.
I like this one much better than the previous Batmobile polybag.
EDIT: There definitely seems to be a lag from first reports of people finding polybags in the store. I find this to be the case with TRU as well. I wonder if it works it's way from east to west or something.
SiegfriedFM
Member
I started building Green Grocer with two friends, with everything mixed. It takes forever to pick out pieces and we only made about 80% of the first floor in two hours, but it's looking good so far. So, so many vegetable pieces in the store. Finally I find a use for all that crap.
antiquegamer
Member
I am in Pacific Northwest, and there is a slight lag for sure. LEGO store guys told me that we get stuffs a little later because they all coming from the eastcoast (PA I think he said). But someone here report they found in So.Cal earlier last week but that also the norm, usually So. Cal will get stuffs sooner than here also. It was the same way when I was collecting toys.
I think these are put out by LEGO rep since all the pegwarmer Chima and Galaxy Squad were all replaced by the Bat Tumbler bags.
edit: Every time I see that black Batman figure, I can't help but hear "I only work in black and sometimes very, very dark grey" in my head. Damm you LEGO movie.
I love the wheels on the Tumbler and now I have the urge to build Wetwired's version (download the instruction that someone link a few pages back). Curse you plastic demon. I am curious how solid is that rumor on the UCS version.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
I bought an extra quinjet at TRU. They price matched me down to $60, which was cool. Also got that big blue Creator 3-in-1 plane (31011 I think) for $30 at walmart last night.
In other news, I now have minifig series 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and Movie, all complete! Just need 8 and 1.
And I guess since this is my first post in this thread, my other lego accomplishments are:
Every single Lego Movie set (incl. Sea Cow), promo item (incl. all promo minifigs & polybags), and minifig. I also have a near-complete collection of every single Creator 3-in-1 set. Also a near-complete set of Batman sets (post ~2009), iron man, and Spider-Man. I've got two modular buildings (grand emporium and firehouse), and the Simpsons house. I have a bunch more I'm not mentioning, but that's a lot of it.
Also, I only started collecting about 3 months ago, lol.
In other news, I now have minifig series 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and Movie, all complete! Just need 8 and 1.
And I guess since this is my first post in this thread, my other lego accomplishments are:
Every single Lego Movie set (incl. Sea Cow), promo item (incl. all promo minifigs & polybags), and minifig. I also have a near-complete collection of every single Creator 3-in-1 set. Also a near-complete set of Batman sets (post ~2009), iron man, and Spider-Man. I've got two modular buildings (grand emporium and firehouse), and the Simpsons house. I have a bunch more I'm not mentioning, but that's a lot of it.
Also, I only started collecting about 3 months ago, lol.
antiquegamer
Member
You can call that achievement if it make you feel better. Yeah, let call it that. Congrat on reaching the next addiction level.
BentBricks
Member
You must be rich! Welcome to the thread where we like to throw away our money.
Helpful hints on Series 1.
Build-A-Minifig (BAM) in LEGO stores sometimes have parts from the LEGO minifigs. They are mostly out, but my LEGO store found some BAM parts sitting in storage a few months ago. You may get lucky.
There are also some alternative variations of Series 1 minifigs with different colors and/or prints. Brown suit zombie. Red wrestling guy in The LEGO Movie set.
This set gives you 2 series 1 minifigs.
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Brick-Calendar-853195?fromListing=listing
EDIT: This is a Series 1 clown variation also still available, but is on clearance. Soon to be gone.
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Minifigure-Birthday-Set-850791?fromListing=listing
ohhthegore
Member
who did they match with? I need to start checking my local Toys R Us to see if they have any now
Purple Cheeto
Member
I love this little thing. I've had one on my work desk for a few weeks. Its great fun.
El Pescado
Member
Ooh! Look what I found tonight!
Never bought any Chima sets before, but just got the Legend Beast Gorilla set.
This is a pretty cool set.
I didn't even like the Cat and Mouse creator set, which I bought based on recommendation from users here. It made me think I didn't like animal sets, but this Chima one is very cool.
I bought the Eagle one and will gift it to my wife when she gets home.
That one looks cool too.
These are cheap, and a bit more substantial than a mixel set, but also uses the new elements (presumably). Very posable, and very stand-up-on-your-desk-able as well.
Even if you don'y like the Chima range, these just make for cool animals. I didn't use the stickers, but it came with a printed face.
This is a pretty cool set.
I didn't even like the Cat and Mouse creator set, which I bought based on recommendation from users here. It made me think I didn't like animal sets, but this Chima one is very cool.
I bought the Eagle one and will gift it to my wife when she gets home.
That one looks cool too.
These are cheap, and a bit more substantial than a mixel set, but also uses the new elements (presumably). Very posable, and very stand-up-on-your-desk-able as well.
Even if you don'y like the Chima range, these just make for cool animals. I didn't use the stickers, but it came with a printed face.
Welp, I guess I'm getting the Quinjet. I've been eyeing it for some time. I've just been waiting for a good price. Sadly, I've already missed a lot of good opportunities.
Walmarts been pulling that shit in my area for like over a year now so that I stop even going there looking for LEGO.
Got an email from TRU saying it was in stock but when tried to click the email link or search for it on their site I couldn't find it.
Hope I can use the 20% off coupon in it tomorrow when I search for it at my local store.
Swear to god if I go in and they tell me it's a "hot price item" and won't accept the 20% i'm gonna break some shit!
*edit* (3 hours later... wow no posts since then?): Found Shredder's Lair on ebay from TRU... those assholes... they aren't putting it on their website cause they don't want people getting this new item for 20% off.... sigh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Ninja-...02636?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item27e0b23fac
Wow ! I only got this in 3 months :
I thought my addiction was bad but yours is quite something too, congratulations
That's disgusting. Assholes indeed.
ooer, I do like that different coloured shredder, god dammit lego, I thought I was done with TMNT
BentBricks
Member
Wow ! I only got this in 3 months :
Those are excellent choices! Congratulations on going broke. Looks like around 2 grand MSRP. O_O
Thanks ! I got a nice 30% off on the smaller sets thanks to my GF's job so that's something. Some of the bigger sets were gifts (christmas and valentine's day). My GF paid for half of the Tower Bridge and Simpsons house because she likes the models and wanted to build them with me. But that's still insane and I'd rather not know exactly how much I spent
SillyEskimo
Member
I've spent about $500 the last 2 weeks on Lego, but I feel it winding down a bit in the forseeable future. I'm trying to build them as we get them and so far so good on that front!
Good sales go a long way with this hobby.
Good sales go a long way with this hobby.
El Pescado
Member
Got an email from TRU saying it was in stock but when tried to click the email link or search for it on their site I couldn't find it.
Hope I can use the 20% off coupon in it tomorrow when I search for it at my local store.
Swear to god if I go in and they tell me it's a "hot price item" and won't accept the 20% i'm gonna break some shit!
Yeah, I signed up for the email notification when it came in stock and never got one. Imagine my suprise when I saw it sitting there when I stopped by randomly on my way home from work looking for WWE Slam City figures.
Sadly my wife has a cold and I didn't have time to put it together last night. Hopefully tomorrow...
Yeah, TMNT wave 2 is totally unimpressive. I need to find the Karai bike set, but that's about all I want. There's one other set I might get for the little Kraang ship it come with, but I'm not really feeling any of the main builds.
This Shredder set is top notch though. This is definitely going to be the centerpiece of my TMNT display.
21st century cowboy
Member
Lego Batman - The Jokers Steam Roller (76013) has dropped to £40 on Amazon. Has anyone got this? Is it worth the price? Thank you
DrForester
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I'm with you on the whole TMNT wave 2 being unimpressive. From the POV of builds... i 100% agree. I do like some of the new minifigures though. I actually like the Turtle Sub build, even though it didn't get used much in the show... it's much better than the Playmates version of the sub they released a few weeks back.
I'm tempted to skip Shredder's lair since I have all those minifigs, but I do like that more accurate colored Shredder. This is why I"m only buying it when/if I can get it on discount. If I can use the 20% coupon on it... I'll bite. Heading into TRU today.
Not a fan of how they did the robotic foot soldier... I guess it's better than just a repaint of the basic foot...
I'm tempted to skip Shredder's lair since I have all those minifigs, but I do like that more accurate colored Shredder. This is why I"m only buying it when/if I can get it on discount. If I can use the 20% coupon on it... I'll bite. Heading into TRU today.
Not a fan of how they did the robotic foot soldier... I guess it's better than just a repaint of the basic foot...
I'm a total TMNT noob so I may say something really stupid here, but I think that the future sets (from the next movie if I'm not mistaken) look somewhat better from what little info/pictures we have. I might consider getting them if they turn out ok and the minifigs are good, but that's too early to tell I guess.
My hope for the upcoming film is dim, but I agree the sets look nicer. They remind me more of the Avengers or Man of Steel movie sets, so that's good. Even if the film is terrible I'm sure I'll want the sets.
I hope the shredder minifig can live up to this design. This is the film version of Shredder.
If Sauron and the 1990 movie Shredder somehow merged... it might look something like that!
RelentlessRolento
Member
Anyone think getting Dol Guldor set now us better than waiting for a further drop? It's been on sale for $51 for a while and dipped to $49 once.
I don't know if I should wait for another drop or grab it now.
I don't know if I should wait for another drop or grab it now.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Left work sick, so stopped by TRU on the way home and grabbed three more Mixels. I now have all the red and yellow ones, and want to make the Max Mixels. These lil guys are so awesome.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
WTH at the cover art? So bad.
It looks like the regular 2d and 3d versions use one of the movie posters as cover art, but if you want that minifig, this is the version to get.
Now the question is, will it be retailer-exclusive in NorthAm?
Yes I suggested that a new mic contest using the mixels would be a cool idea.