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Anyone else built the 2015-release green Technic 24Hour racer yet? By far the most unenjoyable Lego build of my life. I am only on page 100 out of 250 and already i have been through around 10 illegal assembly methods, the type where you really need to BEND away other pieces to get the current pieces in, or other assembly methods that look so out of place and simply wrong/impossible that you are left with a feeling that you built something wrong somewhere earlier down the line. One of the longer (10L) technic pins i had to bend away at a 45-60ish degree angle actually looks permanently deformed/damaged...
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Apr 2, 2015 11:54
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Australian Target has 20% off LEGO and the new Pirate sets. I came away with the Soldier's Fort for 39 bucks. I mostly bought it because of that dope lady soldier minifig. The pirates have had the occasional lady, but this is the first I can remember seeing from the other mob.
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Apr 2, 2015 12:09
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Alabaster White posted:I didn't realize the Pet Shop was supposed to be rare. The Lego Store near me has like, 10 of them still. And no Palace Cinemas I think they just stop making the sets at a certain point. And rebalancing the inventory isn't a high priority.
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Apr 2, 2015 12:37
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I was in line at an Ace Hardware the other day and they had unmolested boxes of the two most recent minifig waves for $4.29. Kinda high, but you could probably find the ones you're missing. How much do the pick-a-brick cups go for? I might be traveling by a Lego store this weekend and I am deciding whether or not to go.
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Apr 2, 2015 20:43
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deoju posted:How much do the pick-a-brick cups go for? I might be traveling by a Lego store this weekend and I am deciding whether or not to go. $15.99 for a big cup, $8.99 for a small.
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Apr 2, 2015 23:57
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Minus 50 cents if you bring in a container to re-use. 
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Apr 2, 2015 23:58
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Personally I've never found a useful piece in the pick-a-brick wall. Is it totally different in the US to the UK?
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Apr 3, 2015 00:24
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There's typically one or two bricks I'm interested in, most if it's just generic 2x4's and plates and stuff, nothing special. But when uncommon bricks show up I really go nuts. They had light grey wings last fall and I went bonkers. Or 1x1 bricks with studs on all four sides. 
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Apr 3, 2015 01:39
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I ended up with half a small cup of trans orange cheese wedges once. That was a neat day, because I also got trans yellow and light trans blue studs and still have no idea what to do with any of it.
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Apr 3, 2015 05:42
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Is there an digital building tool where you can plug in the sets you own, and have it narrow down all the parts so you actually know what you can build with them?
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Apr 3, 2015 05:49
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Yeah, I grab trans anything by the handfuls at PAB. I rarely do anything with them but they sure seem like something I need at the time.
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Apr 3, 2015 06:06
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Alabaster White posted:Is there an digital building tool where you can plug in the sets you own, and have it narrow down all the parts so you actually know what you can build with them? Rebrickable.com tries to do just that.
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Apr 3, 2015 06:23
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Ineptitude posted:Anyone else built the 2015-release green Technic 24Hour racer yet? Are you sure you didn't offset some parts of the inner frame somewhere due to the angled view? I've never seen that happen and I'm sure a review would have mentioned it. Pyroclastic posted:$15.99 for a big cup, $8.99 for a small. Its 17.99 or 18.99 euros here, which was 25 dollars a month ago. PriorMarcus posted:Personally I've never found a useful piece in the pick-a-brick wall. Is it totally different in the US to the UK? I was at a lego sdtore yesterday for the first time in half a year, and picked up a handful of 1x1 flat round tiles with eyes printed on them (Don't ask me what I will do with those), a bunch of 1x1 bricks with a stud on one side, and a bunch of 2x1 plates with the 2x1 plate snot connector in green. Last unusual piece was the plate hinge piece in green. They also had the 2x2 plate cylinder pieces which looked useful, a bunch of black / grey / red roof slopes, and 2x1 red tiles.
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Apr 3, 2015 11:48
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Ika posted:Are you sure you didn't offset some parts of the inner frame somewhere due to the angled view? I've never seen that happen and I'm sure a review would have mentioned it. It is possible of course, but doubtful. When i came across the first such situation i took down and rebuilt the whole thing, and got the same result. I am done with the model now and all the mechanics works correctly, so i doubt i built something wrongly.
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Apr 3, 2015 14:11
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Ineptitude posted:Anyone else built the 2015-release green Technic 24Hour racer yet? I assume you mean something like this? I generally watch speed builds of all the big technics sets to see if it is something I'm interested in, and I didn't notice in this guy's build anything else that looked illegal or weird. But yeah, that is a pretty crappy bend to get the gears in. Call up Lego, mention that step to them. Also mention the fact that it bends the piece and they'll most likely mail you a new one. If enough people complain about specific steps, they sometimes will reissue instructions in later print runs that fix steps, or add supplement instructions to fix steps. In some cases they'll issue repair kits to fix fundamental issues they can't just change instructions to fix. Lego customer service is awesome. I recently had two packages mailed to me, both to arrive on the same day. One did, the other said the address didn't exist for a delivery time an hour later and got returned to sender. Called Lego up, they are remailing me the items again with overnight shipping and replaced one out of stock $15 set with a $27 set. Amusingly, the package I got Fedex says was 4lbs, the one I didn't get Fedex says was 60 pounds. drat, I wish I knew what was in that box I missed, assuming that weight was accurate (newly shipped box was only 3 lbs).
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Apr 3, 2015 15:50
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Is the 24-hour car something available only in Europe? How do I get one in the US without paying $165 I guess is the more important question. edit: to be clear I found it on shop.lego.com, but prices is in euros, and when I try to purchase it, I get yelled at for an invalid postal code (also the country is Austria and unchangeable). vv thanks, worried I missed it! uwaeve fucked around with this message at 18:31 on Apr 3, 2015 |
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Apr 3, 2015 15:54
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I think the 2015 technic sets aren't available in the US yet. The spring 2014 sets also were delayed in the US for half a year or so.
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Apr 3, 2015 16:17
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Mine GO BOOM posted:I assume you mean something like this? I generally watch speed builds of all the big technics sets to see if it is something I'm interested in, and I didn't notice in this guy's build anything else that looked illegal or weird. But yeah, that is a pretty crappy bend to get the gears in. Yeah that is exactly the situation i was thinking of (regarding the bent axle) Just one situation like this would be fine, but it happened 10 or so times in this set. I would not have bought this set had i known it was like this.
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Apr 3, 2015 20:44
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Just saw a tv commercial for TRU, looks like they have a Easter sale going on for 2 minifigures for $5. Not a bad deal if they have any mini figs you haven't picked up yet or any older series laying around.
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Apr 4, 2015 00:11
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Why did I have to remember that the Arctic sets exist? RIP my wallet.
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Apr 4, 2015 11:02
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Just a heads up, PAB at downtown Disney (Anaheim) has trans orange cheese wedges, 2x? Clear trans slopes and trans yellow 1x1 round studs. Also 1x1 round eyeballs.
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Apr 4, 2015 20:22
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SaNChEzZ posted:Just a heads up, PAB at downtown Disney (Anaheim) has trans orange cheese wedges, 2x? Clear trans slopes and trans yellow 1x1 round studs. Also 1x1 round eyeballs. You're gonna make an Ice Planet 2002 MOC with all them wedges, right?
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Apr 4, 2015 21:21
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Pretty big discounts on most of the current Star Wars Sets at Target and Toys R Us right now. I don't think they are marked in store but I'm guessing they match their own sites no problem? There isn't anything about it being online only. Mos Eisley for $55 at target is really tempting. Almost all the current stuff seems to be around 20% off though. Trying to decide is I want to use this gift card I got from work on that, or drive down to the Lego store and grab the Ecto 1 this weekend? Will the ghostbusters set probably be around for a good long while? I'd like to grab it while it's still available but I'm not in a huge rush. veni veni veni fucked around with this message at 21:31 on Apr 4, 2015 |
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Apr 4, 2015 21:27
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Tanith posted:You're gonna make an Ice Planet 2002 MOC with all them wedges, right? I bought the birds :x
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Apr 5, 2015 01:48
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Hmm, there's another new release in May for VIPs, sites think it's going to be a Ferris Wheel, to go along with the other fairground ride.
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Apr 5, 2015 02:02
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NESguerilla posted:Pretty big discounts on most of the current Star Wars Sets at Target and Toys R Us right now. I don't think they are marked in store but I'm guessing they match their own sites no problem? There isn't anything about it being online only. Mos Eisley for $55 at target is really tempting. Almost all the current stuff seems to be around 20% off though. It was in their weekly flyer. 20% off star wars and super hero sets. Would have grabbed a b-wing but they were out.
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Apr 5, 2015 02:15
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Looks like the prices are discounted at toys r us target and wal mart. I'm sure one of them has it. I see it all over the place. I'd recommend picking it up if you can. They totally nailed the look of it. It's a really cool set and super fun to build
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Apr 5, 2015 02:42
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The area that had minifigures in it at my local TRU looked like a bomb hit it. There were no survivors.
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Apr 5, 2015 02:44
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Super Heroes are 20% off at Fred Meyer right now too, and no TRU markup!
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Apr 5, 2015 02:47
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I'm going to LEGOland Florida Tuesday, any recommendations ???
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Apr 5, 2015 03:54
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Pirate Ken posted:I'm going to LEGOland Florida Tuesday, any recommendations ??? Space bedroom obv
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Apr 5, 2015 04:17
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Whoohoo! Finally picked up the Mos Eisley Cantina and Jedi Scout Starfighter since they were 20% off at Target, plus my Redcard discount. Can't wait to pick them up tomorrow!
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Apr 5, 2015 06:55
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I am cleaning some grimey eBay lego I bought (and spent hours seperating from a huge box of non lego) It's currently sitting in a bucket of water/sterilising fluid. All the minifigures appear to float to the top with the tyres. 
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Apr 5, 2015 10:05
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Probably air trapped in their heads and torsos.
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Apr 5, 2015 10:13
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Toysrus here in Germany had 20% off all lego >=30 euros, picked up a UCS x-wing. Not sure if that was a good idea... my poor wallet
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Apr 5, 2015 14:08
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Looks like its washing weekend for the both of us. This stuff was nasty.
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Apr 5, 2015 16:47
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Happy Easter, Legoons! 
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Apr 5, 2015 18:35
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Tomarse posted:I am cleaning some grimey eBay lego I bought (and spent hours seperating from a huge box of non lego) It's currently sitting in a bucket of water/sterilising fluid. Soak dirt Lego in Coffee Machine cleaning fluid, e.g Clean Drop.
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Apr 5, 2015 20:52
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beato posted:Happy Easter, Legoons! This is thoroughly ridiculous 
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Apr 6, 2015 01:28
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^^^ Is that a set or some custom stuff? Easter batman is pretty awesome. I'm usually not much into the star wars diorama sets but Mos Eisley is pretty cool. Pretty good deal too. I'm kind of surprised at how much stuff it comes with at the price. The lack of bartender is bizarre though. Also, first set I've ever bought in my life that was missing a piece and there was an abnormally large number of extras. Like, an entire handful, and some of them were pretty large. Someone in the warehouse must have been hungover.\
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