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LEGO |OT5| DARKNESS! NO MONEY! (or Break the Rules! Mix the Bags!)
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toythatkills
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That lab is beautiful. I'd add that to my street in a heartbeat
bulletbill10
Member
We're looking to trade some of the new disney minifigs We have a Genie and a Peter Pan for trade. We're open for any besides those two, Captain Hook, or Donald Duck. If you are interested, please PM me. Apologies if trading is preferred elsewhere, I didn't see anything with a quick search, or in the OT.
They're both opened, and Peter Pan has his dagger taken from the mold (we got them on separate trips and forgot we had another one at home. We tend to build them in the car). But they're freshly bought and still within their opened packaging!
They're both opened, and Peter Pan has his dagger taken from the mold (we got them on separate trips and forgot we had another one at home. We tend to build them in the car). But they're freshly bought and still within their opened packaging!
parrotbeak
Member
That lab is so clean and realistic looking. I love the green and red light above the lab door, and all the lab equipment your wife made looks very realistic as well. You guys make a good team!
Just a random rant... I really, really, really hate Lego's website. It's just... random.
22 hours ago, I do a Pick a Brick bag, and join it to an order. Everything works. This evening, the Pick a Brick page is devoid of any control/pieces, just the header and the footer.
Same computer, same browser, I haven't even turned it off. Grr.
22 hours ago, I do a Pick a Brick bag, and join it to an order. Everything works. This evening, the Pick a Brick page is devoid of any control/pieces, just the header and the footer.
Same computer, same browser, I haven't even turned it off. Grr.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Mixels series 8 get!
Rodney McKay
Member
I finally found a store that had a box of the Disney minifig...
And it was completely empty. 😕
Still going to keep my eyes open, I'm sure they'll be widely available EVENTUALLY. (I hope)
And it was completely empty. 😕
Still going to keep my eyes open, I'm sure they'll be widely available EVENTUALLY. (I hope)
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Pm sent
Supa Necta
Banned
Nice. What store?
Supa Necta
Banned
Double post whoops.
Got mother in law 41115 Emma's creative workshop for Mother's Day.
Saved!
Got mother in law 41115 Emma's creative workshop for Mother's Day.
Saved!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
TheFuzz
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Thanks again for all the positive feedback on the lab, everyone! I'm pretty surprised at how much positive feedback it got. I'm really thankful.
Completely unrelated, but it's a simple MOD I got the pieces for. It's an updated new BvS batmobile with a new front-end based on a mod I saw on Eurobricks. Link below for the OP who was smarter than I am for rigging the axle assembly the way he did.
http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=125206&st=0#entry2554303
Completely unrelated, but it's a simple MOD I got the pieces for. It's an updated new BvS batmobile with a new front-end based on a mod I saw on Eurobricks. Link below for the OP who was smarter than I am for rigging the axle assembly the way he did.
http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=125206&st=0#entry2554303
TheFuzz
Member
Thanks! I wish they would have done something similar. It's a simple and durable MOD.
For anyone interested, please follow the link. It's one of the better MODs I have seen in awhile, especially to make an accurate model.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Dear LEGO GAF,
I owe you all an apology. After the years of joking and mocking those that lament about backlogs, this is just a sampling of mine. There are still tons of sets in the closet and about three complete series of Mixels not pictured. Damn those clearance sales.
I moved these out of my workspace so I can actually build again, but feel I shouldn't build until I clean it all up. Ugh.
TheFuzz
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Dear LEGO GAF,
I owe you all an apology. After the years of joking and mocking those that lament about backlogs, this is just a sampling of mine. There are still tons of sets in the closet and about three complete series of Mixels not pictured. Damn those clearance sales.
I moved these out of my workspace so I can actually build again, but feel I shouldn't build until I clean it all up. Ugh.
That's too much. You should be ashamed. I'll be PMing you my address to send some of those to me.
Again, you should be ashamed.
tiggerkiddo
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My backlog is pretty minor, about six or seven sets. Really should get to them since the biggest one is like a 30 dollar set.
I hear that. Mine would actually take about 4 pics just to show it all because its all spread out in different spots. 2 closets, 2 small bookshelves and a large pile on the floor in my collection room.
TheFuzz
Member
My backlog is only 3-4 sets and a polybag. I usually only buy sets that I really want, are full of useful or parts or absolutely dirt cheap.
There hasn't been any must-haves for me lately that I cannot wait on. I'm planning on my next purchase in June probably being the Superhero airport battle to get the fountain set. Really want the new Spider-Man sets as well.
There hasn't been any must-haves for me lately that I cannot wait on. I'm planning on my next purchase in June probably being the Superhero airport battle to get the fountain set. Really want the new Spider-Man sets as well.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Pics or it didn't happen.
And I didn't post the boxes of assembled sets I need to break down and add to the collective to MOC with.
And I did start laying down basics for my theater MOC. Now debating about two smaller theaters with iPad minis for screens, or one massive theater with a 15" laptop as the screen. I wish I had an IPad pro just to use for one massive screen.
PalaceBrother
Member
Build the Hailfire Droid. It's an under-appreciated, cool little ship.
I've lamented the backlog problem a few times, and can totally relate. Simply adding things to the pile causes so much clutter anxiety. I finally cracked the Detective's Office last week and I've just finished the first floor - loving it. Feels great to dig into it 17 months later....and once it's built I'll be able to look myself in the mirror and buy the Brick Bank with no guilt.
Like a lot of us, I buy pretty much any set I see if it's 40-50% off. This led me to having an enormous backlog of sets I honestly wasn't that interested in ever building, or unopened duplicates. A couple of weeks ago I donated a ton of them to a local organization that does a lot of work with underprivileged families. Because fuck it, who needs two MODOKs? It felt great to pair down my closet of shame to include just the sets I know I want to build. Highly recommended.
Edit: Why do so many of your sets have French on them? Aren't US sets English only?
Supa Necta
Banned
Here's one half of one shelf of mine:
I need to dust!
I need to dust!
I never have backlogs...I'm way too excited getting a new set I have to build it straight away. That said, Lego is expensive and I usually don't get large sets, and only get small-medium once every few months, so I guess it's easy to maintain no backlog 
I purchased this set as a fan of jets, and this one doesn't disappoint. To top it off, it has three great minifigs of some of my favourite characters from the film. I think it's rare that a set comes with minifigs that you want all of, topped with builds that are great and that you want as well.
This is incredible! As a biology major myself, I find it fantastic. Impressive indeed.
I purchased this set as a fan of jets, and this one doesn't disappoint. To top it off, it has three great minifigs of some of my favourite characters from the film. I think it's rare that a set comes with minifigs that you want all of, topped with builds that are great and that you want as well.
So this one came together pretty quick. I asked my wife about moving her "lab" MOC that she made with her Research Insitute pieces. She asked for "a building to put it in."
What you can see my below is my "Genetics Lab" MOC I made for her. I wanted a clean and modern look, so nothing ornate like my last modular. I wanted it to be functional and simple, and provide a nice place to fit the lab equipment.
I also wanted a one-story building to break up the skyline of my modular street.
Outside view. I wanted to use the medium azure color. You'll notice the panels from the Quinjet Chase can fit in just right.
The door and entrance was pulled from an inspiration of the architecture at the Stanford University lab building.
The wife did some genius stuff for someone who never builds. The vent hood design and eyewash sink was 100% her idea and was only moved into the lab by me. She's a biology major and knew what she wanted.
The eyewash sink and fire extinguisher on the left wall, sorry for the terrible quality.
Pretty proud of the bathroom mini builds. The sink was totally a happy accident.
This is incredible! As a biology major myself, I find it fantastic. Impressive indeed.
In case anyone here is familiar with The Trailer Park Boys show...
https://www.facebook.com/TrailerParkBoysGame/photos/a.134054703416683.29039.131354907019996/614626178692864/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/TrailerParkBoysGame/photos/a.134054703416683.29039.131354907019996/614626178692864/?type=3&theater
In case anyone here is familiar with The Trailer Park Boys show...
https://www.facebook.com/TrailerParkBoysGame/photos/a.134054703416683.29039.131354907019996/614626178692864/?type=3&theater
Put a fucking shirt on Randy
So you get it Down Under? I always get a kick out of seeing how far this show has managed to reach for a local production. I have a bunch of friends who have worked on the show and some of the cast (Mr Leahy and Corey) were customers at my folks old cafe.
I haven't seen the last few seasons but I got big into it about 2005 and binged a heap of seasons. I loved it at the time but my last attempt to watch the later seasons haven't gone so well. I feel like Bubbles was better earlier on, the mannerisms now feel a bit too forced to me. But when it was in it's peak, amazing show.
toythatkills
Member
[UK] Series 7 Mixels are half-price on S@H. Probably in-store too, I guess? Free parrot when you spend £25 also.
I should really learn, but I can't help snapping up Mixels as soon as they are available.
Series 8 looks amazing, they look to have a crap tonne of good parts as well. I'll probably buy multiples of some of them for the parts, I can already see how to use some in MOC ideas.
the_milkybar_kid
Member
I'm about 3/4 of the way through Slave 1. It's been a really fun build but it's quite fiddly at time with parts falling off and can be quite tough to grip.
Onto GB Firehouse next.
Onto GB Firehouse next.
PalaceBrother
Member
It's definitely a "display" piece for sure. I love the way it looks but you're right, there are fidly bits everywhere.
So this one came together pretty quick. I asked my wife about moving her "lab" MOC that she made with her Research Insitute pieces. She asked for "a building to put it in."
What you can see my below is my "Genetics Lab" MOC I made for her. I wanted a clean and modern look, so nothing ornate like my last modular. I wanted it to be functional and simple, and provide a nice place to fit the lab equipment.
I also wanted a one-story building to break up the skyline of my modular street.
Outside view. I wanted to use the medium azure color. You'll notice the panels from the Quinjet Chase can fit in just right.
The door and entrance was pulled from an inspiration of the architecture at the Stanford University lab building.
The wife did some genius stuff for someone who never builds. The vent hood design and eyewash sink was 100% her idea and was only moved into the lab by me. She's a biology major and knew what she wanted.
The eyewash sink and fire extinguisher on the left wall, sorry for the terrible quality.
Pretty proud of the bathroom mini builds. The sink was totally a happy accident.
I absolutely love it!
Excellent work!
I know what you mean, the early seasons were certainly the best when it felt more "organic". I hadn't watched an episode in about 10 years until last month when a friend showed me a few she had worked on (as props master) from the current season with Snoop Dogg, Tom Arnold and Dan Harmon who were guest starring (as well as Emmanuel Lewis, aka Webster, who came up to visit Snoop during shooting and ended up in the background of a couple scenes).
I'd love to see a build of the ShitMobile, that would be awesome! Certainly not an Ideas friendly theme
parrotbeak
Member
Did you guys see the new Brickset color database? Will never have to wonder about which light aqua is being used. Wow at the amount of time that must have gone into this.
http://brickset.com/article/21076/new-resource-colour-database
http://brickset.com/article/21076/new-resource-colour-database
PhoncipleBone
Banned
As I sat in a meeting this morning, I had an epiphany on making a sweet urinal. So this was my morning of experimentation.
parrotbeak
Member
So realistic I have to use the restroom now.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Exactly
parrotbeak
Member
As I sat in a meeting this morning, I had an epiphany on making a sweet urinal. So this was my morning of experimentation.
That is a sweet urinal, but the word sweet next to the word urinal just seems a little too sour a choice of words for my palette.
parrotbeak
Member
Not as bad as "illegal connections" to describe the activities in a restroom.
Supa Necta
Banned
As I sat in a meeting this morning, I had an epiphany on making a sweet urinal. So this was my morning of experimentation.
Send it to ideas! You'd get 10,000 so fast as it would go viral. It's a very clever build!
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