|
Merchant of Death posted:Hey another technic fan! I really hadn't even looked at the supercar or the excavator, but you're right, those things look especially awesome. The others are neat too (I'm impressed with the level of detail for the control surfaces on the jet, because it surely won't go on its own like some of the cars). Is it just me, or are these models gigantic compared to the ones available in the 80s and 90s?
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 00:28
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 17, 2024 22:06 |
|
|
Th_ posted:Is it just me, or are these models gigantic compared to the ones available in the 80s and 90s? 8880 super car from the early 90's is fairly large, it is bigger than the 8070 supercar. Sets that large were rare and far between, now the sets come with hundreds of pins/connectors compared to the old days. 8880 had 150 pins, 8070 has 450 pins. Building with studded and then trying to build with studless is much more difficult. The actual technical part like gearboxes and steering/functions are almost the same at least. If you really want to get into the technic stuff, eurobricks has a great technic forum.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 00:43
|
|
|
Th_ posted:
 I had that set. Apparently, it was better thought out than I remembered or knew at the time. einTier fucked around with this message at 01:29 on Jun 16, 2012 |
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 01:16
|
|
|
I'm making a trip out to King of Prussia to the Lego Store there, and am looking for some Minifigs (and maybe the Creator Lighthouse.. Or that Deadpool chopper) Any tips for a first-time bag-feeler? I tried it with Series 4 but was just awful. I'm mainly looking for a Space Marine, a Black Knight, an Ocean King, the Aztek dude and maybe the programmer.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 02:08
|
|
|
Space marine has the huge chest piece and helmet Black knight i would say go for the shield Aztec, spear. Programmer sucks. Mostly look for the handle on the mug.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 02:23
|
|
|
The laptop is what I'd look for. You'll drive yourself nuts trying to distinguish a mug from a head.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 02:24
|
|
|
SynthOrange posted:The laptop is what I'd look for. You'll drive yourself nuts trying to distinguish a mug from a head. I disagree. The handle on the mug is very distinctive. First look for the package with two heads, then see if one of the heads has a handle. Easy.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 02:32
|
|
|
Lizard Combatant posted:Designer video for the Haunted House! It's on the shop.lego.au right now as an exclusive: but it says out Sept 1st for 269.99. Shipping from the leego online store would be another 40 at least.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 04:06
|
|
|
I also finally saw LOTR lego in store, but only three sets. Gandalf, Shelob and Moria. It was a KMart that doesn't seem to cycle it's stock too regularly, if I had a chance to cheeck a better shop I'd probably be able to find more. So I picked up Gandalf and Shelob for my grilfriend and was trying to find something for myself to build, but nothing caught my eye. So I just got more Heroica for parts/goblins.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 04:12
|
|
|
Amoeba102 posted:It's on the shop.lego.au right now as an exclusive: but it says out Sept 1st for 269.99. Shipping from the leego online store would be another 40 at least. So.... Group order? Who's in?
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 04:13
|
|
|
I have just discovered the worst feeling in the world: a non-existent brick being the perfect solution. drat you inverted 1x4 slopes!  (I'll just use SNOT bricks to flip normal 1x4 slopes over)
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 05:18
|
|
|
Amoeba102 posted:It's on the shop.lego.au right now as an exclusive: but it says out Sept 1st for 269.99. Shipping from the leego online store would be another 40 at least.  Lego, why? LOTR stock has hit the shelves on Big W today. The hilltop, Shelob and Gandalf arrives.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 05:21
|
|
|
Th_ posted:Is it just me, or are these models gigantic compared to the ones available in the 80s and 90s? Took about two hours but I finished that Offroad Power truck. I know it's not Technic but it is HUGE. Amazing set though. Lots of great features and design in it. It'd be hard to recommend paying full price for it (like most sets these days) but if you can get a deal on it go for it. Sockser posted:Aztec, spear. Also that helmet thing is huge in the package. It's hard to tell but that raised mohawk-type thing isn't like a mohawk, it's v-shaped. Pointed in the front and split on the back. One time I started feeling right between the back and thought it was an overneck piece of body armor so don't let that throw you.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 05:32
|
|
|
 drat, they have this on Ebay for £50 (which was it's retail price) and I'm really tempted to buy it because it looks awesome. I've spent too much on Lego recently but this looks drat cool. It's 800 pieces as well which is pretty good for that price. Gah. Want.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 14:21
|
|
|
Gravy Jones posted:
I don't care so much about the base but that squid is badass. I never thought organic creatures really worked in lego but I've been seeing some great examples lately. Anyone seen any particularly good monster mocs?
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 14:27
|
|
|
Lizard Combatant posted:I don't care so much about the base but that squid is badass. I'm a big fan of this Maleficent dragon and this Fell Beast, both are fairly recent. And then there's this Pegasus which is absolutely insane.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 14:59
|
|
|
Travis343 posted:I'm a big fan of this Maleficent dragon and this Fell Beast, both are fairly recent. And then there's this Pegasus which is absolutely insane. Wow. Those are amazing.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 15:34
|
|
|
Sharkelberry posted:That's what I'm thinking https://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-DSB-39-Plastic-Storage-Organizer/dp/B004EHYA1U If this is what you're talking about, some Meijers have them but they tend to be cheaper at Lowe's or Home Depot. But if you're in the middle of a move wait until you're settled at your new place, the drawers don't have anything inside to keep anything in, so moving them means all that precious organization gets sloshed out in the moving truck. I'm moving now as well, I have four of them that I just wrapped in stretch film to keep everything in it and I'll have to sort it all out again when I get there.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 15:36
|
|
|
BXCX posted:https://www.amazon.com/Stack-On-DSB-39-Plastic-Storage-Organizer/dp/B004EHYA1U I have most of my lego in one of these. They're pretty nice, wall-mounted, and came with little dividers for the plastic drawers. The drawers are also easily removable if you're using a lot of a certain brick, you can just set it on the table and work out of it. e: I got mine at Lowe's and I don't remember how much it was but I'm pretty sure it was cheaper than that Amazon link.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 15:40
|
|
|
Travis343 posted:I'm a big fan of this Maleficent dragon and this Fell Beast, both are fairly recent. And then there's this Pegasus which is absolutely insane. Love the Pegasus, trying to find more sea monsters. This guy gets it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/big_x/2301879890/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/big_x/350807433/in/photostream Not Minifig scale: Possibly the greatest use of the Dewback http://www.flickr.com/photos/big_x/4644191934/in/photostream An amazing eagle http://www.flickr.com/photos/big_x/2771647747/in/photostream
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 16:20
|
|
|
Tried to find an unimog today with no results  Guess I have to go online for that. Shame that shop.lego is the most expensive option.Did see 8070 supercar for 70€ which was half price. Didn't want that though.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 16:34
|
|
|
Gravy Jones posted:
Is that a skeleton inside the squid? 
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 16:39
|
|
|
Kazy posted:Is that a skeleton inside the squid? In diving gear no less. I might have to part out that squid. So I'm trying to find a good repeatable technique for fire that doesn't involve buying every conceivable piece of trans-red, orange and yellow (but you can't argue with those results). Basically I'm trying to make a burning building that doesn't soley use the fire/feather piece.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 16:57
|
|
|
Travis343 posted:And then there's this Pegasus which is absolutely insane. The legs on that are brilliant.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 17:24
|
|
|
I'm bored. What's the best set that is easily found at retail in the US? Every other set I've bought lately is hard-to-find on Lego.com.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 17:31
|
|
|
smackfu posted:I'm bored. What's the best set that is easily found at retail in the US? Every other set I've bought lately is hard-to-find on Lego.com. vampire hearse vampire hearse vampire hearse
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 17:33
|
|
|
Travis343 posted:e: I got mine at Lowe's and I don't remember how much it was but I'm pretty sure it was cheaper than that Amazon link. I think mine were like 17 each, they might have been on sale though. I also have a bunch of these for smaller unusual parts or minifig stuff: http://www.amazon.com/Plano-23700-01-Stowaway-Adjustable-Dividers/dp/B000E3C3OE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1339866447&sr=8-3&keywords=Plano+box They're pretty cheap as is but they go on clearance at target every year so you can get them for $2 each if you catch them at the right time.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 18:11
|
|
|
Travis343 posted:vampire hearse vampire hearse vampire hearse Yep. I got the Lex Power Armor today. It really is as great as everyone said. This thing is loaded with fun and cool details. The minifigs I find boring compared to what's out in some $20 sets right now (bald guy in a tux vs. robo-leged guy in a bowler with a fencing sword? c'mon) but I'm glad I got it, it's a neat set. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere, but it cracks me up that Supes and Lex have the exact same face.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 19:45
|
|
|
Target near me (East Liberty, for you Pittsgoons) just restocked-- Monster Fighters stuff, some LotR (no Gandalf, though, sadly), and a new endcap of series 7 minifigs. Lucked out and got 2 more space marines (and 1 Aztec); now I have 3 total.
Mr. Glass fucked around with this message at 20:24 on Jun 16, 2012 |
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 20:17
|
|
|
Sharkelberry posted:That's what I'm thinking I use bead storage trays from Michaels (found in the beading section, suprise, suprise). Either wait for a sale or just use the 40% off coupon from the website and you can get loads of trays for cheap. I use this type  but there are many different styles.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 20:33
|
|
|
Indolent Bastard posted:I use bead storage trays from Michaels (found in the beading section, suprise, suprise). Either wait for a sale or just use the 40% off coupon from the website and you can get loads of trays for cheap. I found that tacklebox-style organizers didn't work very well because if you need to rearrange the bins or change the size (SO MANY CHEESE SLOPES) emptying just one bin is difficult. With these, you can take the bins out and rearrange them however you want: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005QWYF/ A little more expensive, but totally worth it IMHO.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 20:37
|
|
|
Mr. Glass posted:Target near me (East Liberty, for you Pittsgoons) just restocked-- Monster Fighters stuff, some LotR (no Gandalf, though, sadly), and a new endcap of series 7 minifigs. Lucked out and got 2 more space marines (and 1 Aztec); now I have 3 total. gently caress you. I'm out of town for fathers day and it's all gonna be gone by Monday. Rub it in, rear end in a top hat.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 20:44
|
|
|
Just got back from the Lego store. I apparently am terrible at feeling for minifigs  I got the Space Marine x2 (only was trying for 1), Computer Guy, but instead of the Aztec and the Ocean King, and the Black Night I apparently got the previously mentioned extra Space Marine, the Glam Rock Girl, and the Dare Devil.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 21:13
|
|
|
I'll trade you an Ocean King for a Glam Rock Girl.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 22:38
|
|
|
Sockser posted:gently caress you. I'm out of town for fathers day and it's all gonna be gone by Monday. It actually already looked somewhat picked over - I was pretty surprised to get 2 marines.
|
|
#
?
Jun 16, 2012 23:02
|
|
|
Thanks for the tips on those containers guys! I haven't even considered Michael's and hardware stores. I figured I'd at least get the containers ahead of time for better planning in the new place.
|
|
#
?
Jun 17, 2012 00:29
|
|
|
So the BZPower forums are in the middle of a Bionicle-Based Creations contest. A lot of it is entry-level, as you'd expect, but there are also some gems to be found: Bionicle, Hero Factory, and Hockey.  That guy(?) has a very unique aesthetic, not at all like most AFOL builders. Some other standouts:     There's even more here, in case anyone's interested.
|
|
#
?
Jun 17, 2012 03:31
|
|
|
Mr. Glass posted:It actually already looked somewhat picked over - I was pretty surprised to get 2 marines. Toys R Us up in Ross Park consistently has at least 2-3 cases of Series 7 out. The other day they even had a case of Series 6 that looked freshly opened.
|
|
#
?
Jun 17, 2012 04:05
|
|
|
Faerunner posted:Toys R Us up in Ross Park consistently has at least 2-3 cases of Series 7 out. The other day they even had a case of Series 6 that looked freshly opened. Doesn't TRU price the minifigs at 3.99, though? I usually avoid them (unless they're having a BOGO deal) because their prices are generally higher than anywhere else.
|
|
#
?
Jun 17, 2012 04:34
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 17, 2024 22:06 |
|
|
Mr. Glass posted:Doesn't TRU price the minifigs at 3.99, though? I usually avoid them (unless they're having a BOGO deal) because their prices are generally higher than anywhere else. How much are they elsewhere?
|
|
#
?
Jun 17, 2012 05:37
|
|