tiggerkiddo
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Nah, they weren't bad per se but the Wolfpac was bad.
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Nah, they weren't bad per se but the Wolfpac was bad.
Jeff Vader
Member
Hey guys I dunno where to ask about those MB Halo stuff. Is there a thread for that or can I ask for opinions here?
BentBricks
Member
Go ahead and ask. It's been a bit slow lately. We talk about "clone" brands here from time to time. Speaking of Mega Bloks, has anyone seen the MB Smurf blind packs in the wild? Mega Bloks has a lot of product that is very hard to find at stores.
BentBricks
Member
Megabloks is not great quality, but sadly, there's other worse "clone" brands out there. It's strange because there seems like there are two quality levels of Megabloks. Some bricks like the ones in Smurf sets are beyond horrible. The few Warcraft ones I have seem to have better clutch.
I dabble in clones for curiosity and because LEGO doesn't have or never will have some of the IP licenses others do.
Jeff Vader
Member
I saw JANG's review of the Mammoth and I RELLY liked it a lot and I wanted to bite on it. I used a Halo Cyclops set as a test but it really didn't do much good because it's mostly pre-fab parts (but I still liked it cause i'm a sucker for all things mech). So I was hoping somebody here has more experience with their bigger sets.
BentBricks
Member
Mega Bloks uses tons of highly specialized parts which is a big turn-off for me. I like highly reusable parts. The specialized part do make some of the builds look good though. If you look at those Mega Blok sets as buildable toy models, then go for it.
Lately, LEGO has been treading lightly in the grey area of specialized moulds especially for minifigs. For minifigs, I understand this as it's hard to keep them generic with the standard head and hairs and capture the look and feel of some IPs.
The Wolfpac was always my favorites, so for me they were the rebels against the evil King
Really want Lego to publish more of Wolfpac, Forrest men or other miner factions in the castle line.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Love it!
tiggerkiddo
Member
That set has a great selection of minifigures...I don't care much for the vehicles in the set but for those figures? I'd be mighty tempted.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Holy cow, all of that trans red...<3
Each Microfighter set is part of a pair. The backgrounds are suppose to go together.
Not to be hugely nitpicky, but I'm going to be hugely nitpicky: I love that the set boxes are supposed to go together. But shouldn't the X-Wing go wit the TIE Interceptor and the Falcon go with the Star Destroyer?
anonymous_abc
Member
They had Quinjet for 50% off and I didn't fold straight away, now a couple of days later they are all gone. I am cry....
But got all the current planet sets for 50% off Started putting them up at work on my desk. ^^ It was about time for some LEGO at work.
But got all the current planet sets for 50% off
Started putting them up at work on my desk. ^^ It was about time for some LEGO at work. tiggerkiddo
Member
Wait, what? WHERE?!
anonymous_abc
Member
Karstadt.
BentBricks
Member
Well, at least they made the Batplane unique. Love the steam roller. Are those new moulds used to make the roller? Must get for minifigs!
I'm glad the pimp hat made it back.
Oooh, I like that trans red windshield! Set not worth getting for me. I hope windshield isn't too expensive on Bricklink.
BentBricks
Member
Coruscant Police Gunship is a nice looking ship, but it's cartoon version of minifigs.
Yeah, studs are unavoidable since the windshield is technically sideways. Some trans red tiles may help hide it.
tiggerkiddo
Member
They keep knocking it out of the park with Friends sets
I need a little more variety though, too many horsey sets...
I need a little more variety though, too many horsey sets...
BentBricks
Member
Really? Recycling so soon? I guess with all these new moulds, they need to recoup some of the costs.
BentBricks
Member
Needs more unicorn!
Nice sets, but too many LEGO sets to get. I need to cut back and Friends will be the first to go. I will stick with getting small Friends sets and BrickLink the mini-dolls for bigger sets (after I get the yacht set).
Darn cute friend pets. I want a penguin that I can use for Gunther or some killer penguins.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Those friends pets look great
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I would be fine with the horse sets if they were like the new regular horses with posable legs. But sadly, they are not.
But other than that, I agree that the Friends line is killing it.
Each Microfighter set is part of a pair. The backgrounds are suppose to go together.
Love the micro fighters. And the Coruscant Gunship will have to be got because it looks like a great parts pack. Those clear red windshields. Would be great for Space Police stuff...
Jables Swan
Member
I really don't like the Microfighters. Another year without buying a Star Wars set
DrForester
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Millennium Falcon microfighter out of loyalty, but otherwise meh.
PalaceBrother
Member
No kidding.
Does Chuck still read this thread? What's up with Brick Friday and the VIP thread?
It was revealed pretty late last year. I think we got strong rumors the Monday before.
The latest rumor is $10 gift card with a $150 purchase. It sounds really weak so I don't know what to think about it.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I hope the rumor of triple VIP points is true.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
BAH! And will the offers this saturday be the same as Black Friday? If not, I shall wait
Toys R Us has discounted a couple set online. Add them to your cart to see the savings. This is the lowest price any of these sets have been!
LEGO City Coast Guard Patrol (60014) – $44
LEGO Legends of Chima Gorzan’s Gorilla Striker (70008) – $30
LEGO Legends of Chima Eagles’ Castle (70011) – $26
LEGO City Coast Guard Patrol (60014) – $44
LEGO Legends of Chima Gorzan’s Gorilla Striker (70008) – $30
LEGO Legends of Chima Eagles’ Castle (70011) – $26
fredrancour
Member
Helm's deep.
Amazon warehouse.
85 Dollars.
And here I was thinking I was capable of frugality.
Also I had 50 bucks in amazon gift card I'd been hoarding so damage was even less.
I'll stop collecting toys .... someday......
Amazon warehouse.
85 Dollars.
And here I was thinking I was capable of frugality.
Also I had 50 bucks in amazon gift card I'd been hoarding so damage was even less.
I'll stop collecting toys .... someday......
I haven't looked twice at any of the chima sets but those little ones look pretty rad
ugh. With these discounts elsewhere im just strongly considering purchasing elsewhere. Id like the 2nd christmas set but its not a dealbreaker if they dont have any discounted sets i want.
Dr Zhivago
Member
Makes me want a Sine Mora line in LEGO... which would make sense with their Chima molds for the characters.
anonymous_abc
Member
Oh Yay!
At the third Karstadt in Munich I went to I struck gold they still had a quinjet at 50% off.
At the third Karstadt in Munich I went to I struck gold they still had a quinjet at 50% off.
SillyEskimo
Member
I took my girls to see Thor 2 at the IMAX in 3D and they had this out for the Lego Movie. It was too big for my 5yr old to pose, but here is my 6yr old!
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[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/WOZi4hU.jpg[/IMG]MiniBossman
Member
Got an email about a special VIP only event at S@H tomorrow
PalaceBrother
Member
I'm hoping that means that there will at least be in-store discounts for the brick and mortar events. All I've seen thus far are rumors of triple points.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Oooh <3 thanks for posting that
Also some of those Chima beast sets look a little odd but also look great at the same time. I could see myself getting them all. Good source of regular and mini joints as well as some cool body n eye piecesz
How much are they selling for?