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Chris Knight posted:You could always try online. I know Amazon has it. Oh I'll find it, I was just pissed cause I had a whole bunch of TRU coupons I'd been saving up for christmas shopping. I coulda gotten it for free!
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Katana Gomai posted:Don't wanna give it away here but I can't PM you. Post any messenger handle and we can talk about it. E: Removed. Ika fucked around with this message at 21:53 on Nov 21, 2010 |
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This is my ship, I felt my painting below would transfer well... it was really hard but I'm getting there, the engines don't connect because I couldn't find orange hinges   Its supposed to be this, how am I doing?  Click here for the full 1050x600 image.
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AA is for Quitters posted:So there are some real lego assholes at my local TRU. They had like 4-5 of the "lego star wars" books that come with 2 minifigs and 250pc to build a few different things, and it's a whole bunch of info on lego star wars. And it was the perfect gift for my nephew. I've seen them in Barnes and Noble too.
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AA is for Quitters posted:So there are some real lego assholes at my local TRU. They had like 4-5 of the "lego star wars" books that come with 2 minifigs and 250pc to build a few different things, and it's a whole bunch of info on lego star wars. And it was the perfect gift for my nephew. I hadn't heard of this, it sounds awesome. Does anyone have a link to it?
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Dr. Platypus posted:I hadn't heard of this, it sounds awesome. Does anyone have a link to it? Lego Brickmaster: Star Wars
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rockinricky posted:Lego Brickmaster: Star Wars Not quite as cool as I imagined, but that still looks really nice.
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I couldn't find any minifigs at Toys R Us, but Pharaoh's Quest is out! I got three of the scarab sets. They're currently swarming over my desk.  I wish the Anubis warriors came in a set other than the $100 one, though. The mummy warriors are cool and all, but not nearly as cool as those guys.
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MinionOfCthulhu posted:I couldn't find any minifigs at Toys R Us, but Pharaoh's Quest is out! I got three of the scarab sets. They're currently swarming over my desk.
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I told myself I wasn't going to collect those minifig series, I am so weak. I just ordered a series 2 set off ebay for $45 shipped. Now just need to track down the first series for a deal. Also placed a bricklink order for some train bits to build some rolling stock with. my poor wallet...
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One fuckin' huge Lego tree on the way: Also, I saw exactly two Series 3 Minifigs at Smith's last night, and said what the hell, I'll get them. Took them up to the register and... gently caress off, I'm not paying $3 each.
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Carbohydrates posted:I dig the Pharaoh's Quest sets (and bought two of them) because the main protagonist and the mechanic guy have good torsos for my Western setup. That's right, I'm just in it for the figs. It is people like you who ruin my attempts to get perfectly good sets on Ebay so I can actually play with them. 
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Tanith posted:It is people like you who ruin my attempts to get perfectly good sets on Ebay so I can actually play with them.
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Is it just me or do the new Pharaoh's Quest pieces seem under-priced? Maybe because it's not a licensed product, but the bi-plane set seems like a really good deal (from someone who always wanted but could never justify the Indy plane fight set).
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Krispy Kareem posted:Is it just me or do the new Pharaoh's Quest pieces seem under-priced? Maybe because it's not a licensed product, but the bi-plane set seems like a really good deal (from someone who always wanted but could never justify the Indy plane fight set). Its pretty much generic Indiana Jones with some of The Mummy thrown in and I'm okay with that. Non-licensed means they have more creative freedom and can charge a sane amount with not much chance of scalpers later on down the road. I'll be hosed if I'm ever going to pay for an $80 Slave I.
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I think the world racer line is the only overpriced non-licensed thing. But maybe that is just because the theme isn't very fun to me. It tries to be Mad Max, but fails in my eyes. edit: Me right now  
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djfooboo posted:I think the world racer line is the only overpriced non-licensed thing. But maybe that is just because the theme isn't very fun to me. It tries to be Mad Max, but fails in my eyes. I'm so so jealous! I keep going down to my local Lego store in Downtown Disney, and seeing the tower bridge on display. I want it sooooo badly.  Seems I'm just going to have to save up. I have too many things to save up for.
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The worst part about getting back into Lego as an adult is, you have to pay for it. So being broke sucks.
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Time Cowboy posted:The worst part about getting back into Lego as an adult is, you have to pay for it. So being broke sucks. Seriously. Returning to the habit last year during my ~18 months of lotsa unemployment was poo poo.
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djfooboo posted:I think the world racer line is the only overpriced non-licensed thing. But maybe that is just because the theme isn't very fun to me. It tries to be Mad Max, but fails in my eyes. Ahh you beat me. I was just about to post my construction pics of this too. I've been building it with my 5 year old daughter over the course of two weeks, an hour at a time. We just got to instruction manual 3/3 tonight! It is awesome, wait until you see some of the crazy construction techniques on the 4th tier and even on the top bridge rails.
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I find the worst part is being able to afford too much. Any AFOL sets that come out are auto-buy. Luckily I have no interest in Star Wars or I would be in the poor house for sure. O God, Brickset says I own 244 sets 
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rockinricky posted:Lego Brickmaster: Star Wars God drat. We have these, the Pirates and Atlantis ones at my work. They're all $40 though before any discounts which seems absurd. I'd considered the Star Wars one because it comes with ~250 pieces and the figures and I could possibly make it worth it with my discounts, but the other ones are only like ~150 pieces. I knew our stuff was overpriced, but drat.
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Krispy Kareem posted:Is it just me or do the new Pharaoh's Quest pieces seem under-priced? Maybe because it's not a licensed product, but the bi-plane set seems like a really good deal (from someone who always wanted but could never justify the Indy plane fight set). Say what? That cobra is not worth $30. It's 200-odd pieces. That is like a $24-25 set. The Sphinx is too much too. Mascot and I were guessing the prices of the sets before we found 'em. I guessed $20 for the cobra and $40 for the sphinx. GG.
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Phyresis posted:Say what? That cobra is not worth $30. It's 200-odd pieces. That is like a $24-25 set. The Sphinx is too much too. Mascot and I were guessing the prices of the sets before we found 'em. I guessed $20 for the cobra and $40 for the sphinx. GG. I guess I was looking at everything from the bi-plane on down. The more expensive sets really didn't interest me. I did get the bi-plane last night and it's a short, but good build. The plane is really well put together. Jeez, at the TRU last night they had half a rack still dedicated to Prince of Persia. At some point they're going to have to unload that stuff cheap because no one's buying it otherwise.
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That photo has just confirmed to me that I absolutely, totally, 100% have to buy Tower Bridge. I've been behaving and resisting, but you've just tipped me over the edge. It sounds like an amazing build.
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I'm not sure what's more impressive: its size, or the sheer determination the builder had to hoard enough pieces to make it. Click here for the full 768x1024 image.  Click here for the full 1024x768 image.  Click here for the full 1024x768 image.  Click here for the full 1024x768 image. There's some other neat stuff here from the same event: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=452769 Also, a place to worship the Blood God:  Click here for the full 1024x768 image. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=452720
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InfinEight posted:I'm not sure what's more impressive: its size, or the sheer determination the builder had to hoard enough pieces to make it.
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See, I love the AFOL sets and working at a Lego store I could get them for 50% off, BUT...what do I do with them after I built them? They are too expensive to just collect dust and I don't collect Lego. I am almost considering buying one just to build it, have it sit there a few days, tear it apart and resell it to someone.
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Carbohydrates posted:Hmm. How's the swooshability? You're going to need a forklift.
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Well, I was looking at the LEGO Advent calendar again this year for my kid. So I looked it up on Toys R Us' site... It apparantly includes SANTA NAKED IN THE SHOWER.  Take a look at the picture, zoom in on the minifig on the right.  http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4057230 Also, are they only putting out one advent calendar this year?
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Velvet Sparrow posted:Well, I was looking at the LEGO Advent calendar again this year for my kid. So I looked it up on Toys R Us' site... Yeah, that Santa is... interesting. There are actually two advent calendars this year, the City one you saw and the Kingdoms one that is normally only sold in Europe. This year LEGO decided to sell it in the US as well, but I guess it has become rather hard to find.
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I've got the Kingdom one. The Bellevue LEGO store had plenty of them, but none of the City one for some reason.
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Carbohydrates posted:I've got the Kingdom one. The Bellevue LEGO store had plenty of them, but none of the City one for some reason. You're lucky. I should have bought one when I had the chance. I've had no luck the last two visits to the LEGO Store, and now they're being scalped on eBay for ~$65. At least I have a Green Grocer to keep me company I guess...
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Velvet Sparrow posted:Well, I was looking at the LEGO Advent calendar again this year for my kid. So I looked it up on Toys R Us' site... I think it's pretty clear Santa's wearing a thong. Which isn't much better.
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Velvet Sparrow posted:
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Anyone happen to know if Fred Meyer is getting another round of Series 3 minifigs early?
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I finished up a bunch of stuff. If any of you want more detailed shots let me know. Tiger I  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image. A Japanese torpedo bomber (adapted from the Indiana Jones fighter so don't give me too much credit for it).  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image. A pirate ship, WIP I guess, I haven't added a lot of detail to it but I'm setting it aside for a bit.  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image. And a pair of Vic Vipers. When I started the first one I was trying to build a P-38 Lightning   Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.
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That tiger tank looks awesome dude. Is there any room in it for ze Germanz, though?
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But of course. I wouldn't build a Tiger without space for ze Germans. I didn't have nearly as much space as I did in the Sherman though. Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.
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This thread rules. One of these days, I'm gonna have to sink some money into some lego. It reminds me of the good 'ol days, playing with the legos and building some epic space ships. The more computer screens meant the more awesome it was.
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It's burgin' time! 
