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That might be a bit much. Check out the current creator line, there's some well made but not incredibly involved house sets in there right now. Maybe get him the modular for his 8th or 9th birthday.
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I mean, yeah, the modulars are big, involved buildings, but I don't know if they're fun exactly for kids? I'd echo getting some of the Creator modular 3in1 sets for buildings.
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I guess that's kind of my question. He'll enjoy the set pieces they provide and it'll probably fuel some creative play, but it might just be too much. The problem with the regular Creator series buildings is they're too boring and easy for him. When my mom asked what he wanted he specifically asked for a set with over 1000+ pieces, and of the ones I filtered for her, she latched on to the modulars. That said, AS is definitely more involved than the others, and I also worry that it just sets totally unrealistic expectations for the future.
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Sep 12, 2017 18:12
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I can't imagine spending 300 dollars on a birthday present for a six year old.
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Sep 12, 2017 18:35
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It's fine for him. My three year old routinely plays with my modulars and invents stories around them. It's basically a dollhouse, which people spend insane money on even compared to Lego. If she's okay spending that much then let her.
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Some fancy legos are at least theoretically more creatively stimulating than a playstation or the other big ticket items at that age.
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Cojawfee posted:I can't imagine spending 300 dollars on a birthday present for a six year old. Me neither! But at the same time, I guess it's not that uncommon when you think beyond LEGO to things like powered ride-on vehicles. PriorMarcus posted:It's fine for him. My three year old routinely plays with my modulars and invents stories around them. It's basically a dollhouse, which people spend insane money on even compared to Lego. If she's okay spending that much then let her. That's sort of what I was thinking/hoping, and his 4 year old sister would get a kick out of that, as well. It's just such a big freaking modular. Do any of you have Assembly Square and any of the other modulars? Does the Square still have the same detailed touch despite being so huge?
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Sep 12, 2017 18:55
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If you want to see what sets look like in great detail look on youtube at Jangbricks. He's very thorough.
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Habibi posted:Me neither! But at the same time, I guess it's not that uncommon when you think beyond LEGO to things like powered ride-on vehicles. Yeah. I have all the modulars and the Square is great. There's a lot packed into it so some of the interiors are a little small, but the advantage there is that there's something for everyone. Your daughter will enjoy the ballet room, the flower shop, etc.
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Sep 12, 2017 19:01
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Tell her to get ninjago city.
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PriorMarcus posted:Your daughter will enjoy the ballet room, the flower shop, etc. 
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PriorMarcus posted:Yeah. I have all the modulars and the Square is great. There's a lot packed into it so some of the interiors are a little small, but the advantage there is that there's something for everyone. Your daughter will enjoy the ballet room, the flower shop, etc. Hehe. Last week we had to make a "getting to know your child" poster for her first week of jr kindergarten. The first thing she asked to put on it? Hawkgirl. I don't even know how she learned about Hawkgirl. Waltzing Along posted:Tell her to get ninjago city. Thought actually crossed my mind for about 2 seconds. But if my concern is how involved the model is...
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Habibi posted:I also worry that it just sets totally unrealistic expectations for the future. edit: Also, thanks to everyone that gave me advice about the big Monster Fighters lot. I ended up buying it today! I'm loving stoked! However, I'm also moving at the end of the month, so the shop generously agreed to store it there for me in the meantime, so I don't actually have it in my hands yet. Took lots of pics, though. Here's the overview:  And the main attraction, 10228 Haunted House:  There were some extra goodies in there, too! Now that I've inventoried it a bit, here's the total haul: 9461: The Swamp Creature 9462: The Mummy 9463: The Werewolf 9464: The Vampyre Hearse 9465: The Zombies 9466: The Crazy Scientist & His Monster 9468: Vampyre Castle 10228: Haunted House 71010: LEGO Minifigures - Series 14 - Monsters (complete series) + one extra 71010: Spectre 71000: Cyclops 71000: Fortune Teller 71000: Mr. Good and Evil 71001: Medusa 71002: Scarecrow 71002: Yeti 71007: Dino Tracker 71007: Spooky Girl 71008: Goblin 71008: Lady Cyclops 850487: Halloween Accessory Set 40122: Trick or Treat Halloween Set Carbohydrates fucked around with this message at 20:30 on Sep 12, 2017 |
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I agree with this, it was only the mention of the dollhouse and her liking it that made me think she would enjoy the traditionally female orientated rooms. However choosing Hawkgirl is kickass!
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I overheard a conversation at the Lego store in Munich Pasing today between a Lego guy and the mall manager. Apparently Lego was unsure whether the MF would sell well due to the price point, but they were proven wrong. This local store stopped counting availability inquiries over the phone after 150 calls. The guy told the manager: Lego dude: "We have at least 50 people coming on release day and will organize a queue in front of the store." Manager: "So over 50 people? Well how many units do you have in stock?" Lego dude: "25" Mall manager: *smiles the smile of an adult man laughing at the stupidity of people queuing for overpriced plastic and not getting it* So I guess this thing is selling like hotcakes. However, after seeing it up close, it seems to have way more studs and looks more clunky than I thought, something seemed off compared to the pics, maybe they were not finished building it or something, but I am glad I saw it in the flesh. It actually looks not as nice as I thought and the will of spending 800€ on it has disappeared entirely.
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That mall manager was probably thinking "Wow, those extra 25 people will be sad and maybe visit some other stores" whereas those extra 25 people are going to be pissed off and storm out of the mall not buying anything.
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Habibi posted:My son's 6th b-day is coming up next month, and my mom wants to get him the Assembly Square. I'm reluctant. Don't get me wrong: I'm not one to turn down a set like that, and it's not beyond his ability - he built the expert Ferrari almost single-handedly on his 4th birthday. But....it's extravagant af, and for those who have it: is it just too much for a 6 year old? My original suggestion for her had been the Parisian Cafe or Detective's Office, because he's expressed sudden interest in creating structures and building a micro-city on his lego pad (a 24x24 pad with a 20" square LEGO surface that I built for him). My mom just happened to see the "customers who bought this also bought" on Amazon and away she went down the rabbit hole. Thoughts? My six year old prefers Lego Worlds to actual Lego at the moment. But if I was to get him a modular I would get the Bank one (I don't actually have it mind you). Because it seems to actually have a narrative in it to create scenarios plus I always think you need to give something for all the robbers and cops in lego to do. Too many of them with not much to actually break and enter in to. Saying that, if I was going to buy a big set for him it would be the Temple of Airjitzu or that new ninjago city block modular thing. Seems to have a ton of playability.
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Habibi posted:My son's 6th b-day is coming up next month, and my mom wants to get him the Assembly Square. I'm reluctant. Don't get me wrong: I'm not one to turn down a set like that, and it's not beyond his ability - he built the expert Ferrari almost single-handedly on his 4th birthday. But....it's extravagant af, and for those who have it: is it just too much for a 6 year old? My original suggestion for her had been the Parisian Cafe or Detective's Office, because he's expressed sudden interest in creating structures and building a micro-city on his lego pad (a 24x24 pad with a 20" square LEGO surface that I built for him). My mom just happened to see the "customers who bought this also bought" on Amazon and away she went down the rabbit hole. Thoughts? Since you son is clearly a proficient lego builder, you can be confident that its not to hard. Modulars are the only sets in the house that belong to me, but I let my kids assemble and play with them, they just aren't allowed to break them down for parts. My son did Assembly Square before his fifth birthday. The only part he couldn't do himself was the rolling garage door window installation for the bakery. There's a ton of play value for 4-8 year olds with the set, IMO. Having said that, my kids get by far the most milage and enjoyment out of the 3 in 1 sets. You should consider having Grandma get a series of related 3 in 1s. For example, if your kid likes airplanes, have her get 31066, 31064, 31047 and 31039. She'll still spend way less and the play value, build and rebuild, and ultimately the part variety will far exceed the Modular for a kid of that age.
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Hopper posted:I overheard a conversation at the Lego store in Munich Pasing today between a Lego guy and the mall manager. I said it before, but my guess is that the Falcon will be swooped up by every Jortsman, reseller, and SW nerd with expendable cash for a few months, be hard as hell to find, and have absolutely comical listings online for thousands of dollars for that time. After that Lego will make a fuckload of them and think they have a hit with their $800 set, and the rest of them will sit and collect dust for a couple years and eventually even get marked down. The price will of course will sky rocket again once it goes out of production. mark my words people.
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Carbohydrates posted:Honestly this is one of my bigger concerns. I'd go with something like the Parisian Restaurant tbh. A bit more reasonable than Assembly Square, but it's probably the best solo modular to have if you're only going to have one right now since it looks good from all angles and has a really fantastic, fun interior. Extremely jealous, monster/halloween theme lego best lego
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Habibi posted:My son's 6th b-day is coming up next month, and my mom wants to get him the Assembly Square. I'm reluctant. Don't get me wrong: I'm not one to turn down a set like that, and it's not beyond his ability - he built the expert Ferrari almost single-handedly on his 4th birthday. But....it's extravagant af, and for those who have it: is it just too much for a 6 year old? My original suggestion for her had been the Parisian Cafe or Detective's Office, because he's expressed sudden interest in creating structures and building a micro-city on his lego pad (a 24x24 pad with a 20" square LEGO surface that I built for him). My mom just happened to see the "customers who bought this also bought" on Amazon and away she went down the rabbit hole. Thoughts? Bring him to a Lego store or browse the site with him and see what he gravitates toward. It's his birthday, let him choose. Stay long enough for him to browse, then take note of what he goes and looks at after the "wow" wears off, that's what he wants.
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Carbohydrates posted:Honestly this is one of my bigger concerns. I'd go with something like the Parisian Restaurant tbh. A bit more reasonable than Assembly Square, but it's probably the best solo modular to have if you're only going to have one right now since it looks good from all angles and has a really fantastic, fun interior. Ok seeing this makes me think were the hell am I going to put mine when I eventually do build it. Is that 2nd tower part of the haunted house as well or a seperate set? (Mines currently wrapped in black plastic in somewhere in the spare bedroom).
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Copper For Lyfe posted:Ok seeing this makes me think were the hell am I going to put mine when I eventually do build it. Is that 2nd tower part of the haunted house as well or a seperate set? (Mines currently wrapped in black plastic in somewhere in the spare bedroom). It's the castle next to the HH.
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So the MF is available for VIP the 14th of September. Does that mean at 00.00, i.e. one stays up late on the 13th and buys it at midnight then go to bed, or stay up late the 14th?
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kertap posted:I just got done watching season 2 of The Expanse and I'm obsessed with the Rocinante. I would love to build a MOC of it and some quick googling turned up this awesome one. https://www.flickr.com/photos/sirrobinsminstrel/albums/72157684668344701 I must have this!
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I always regretted not getting the CMF Monsters. How bad are they secondary market?
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djfooboo posted:I always regretted not getting the CMF Monsters. How bad are they secondary market? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LEGO-SE...9QAAOSwawpXt5sC Not bad. Not sure what they were at retail but the markup is minimum. $70 for the set isn't bad at all. Approx $4 a figure.
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Ineptitude posted:So the MF is available for VIP the 14th of September. Does that mean at 00.00, i.e. one stays up late on the 13th and buys it at midnight then go to bed, or stay up late the 14th? Stay up late the 13th. And make sure you know what time zone it releases in. FIshing Store was EST. (So 9pm PST.)
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So having only really ever lurked this thread, it seems like Lepin is a fairly decent quality knockoff? If it's the only way to get a set without crazy Ebay markups or something like that, is it generally worth it?
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BitterAvatar posted:So having only really ever lurked this thread, it seems like Lepin is a fairly decent quality knockoff? If it's the only way to get a set without crazy Ebay markups or something like that, is it generally worth it? Worth it for Green Grocer, Market Street, Cafe Corner. Things that are insanely marked up. Market Street is $50 from Lepin. $500 on ebay and was under $100 retail. For things that are less than 2x retail, I'd say get the Lego version. This includes the Haunted House and most new things. Basically anything that is still available: buy Lego. Anything that is within $100 or so of the original Lego retail, buy Lego. Quality is better and you are not really paying that much more. My opinions only. How you spend your $$ is up to you.
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djfooboo posted:I always regretted not getting the CMF Monsters. How bad are they secondary market? Waltzing Along posted:http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LEGO-SE...9QAAOSwawpXt5sC I have some for sale on Craigslist https://newjersey.craigslist.org/clt/6280485553.html. Used but great condition, you get the goon discount for $3 a figure + shipping. I have the complete series except for the zombie business man and the plant guy.
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Man, the Ninjago city block is really tall. Really fun build will lots of bits and bobs in it. I just noticed how it lines up with the others on my shelves, going to have to make a connector of some sort now. 
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Feenix posted:Stay up late the 13th. And make sure you know what time zone it releases in. FIshing Store was EST. (So 9pm PST.) Thanks I am EU timezone so i assume it will be at midnight CET EDIT: Apparently it has not showed up in the Australian store yet at 7.30AM so might not be much point in waiting up... Ineptitude fucked around with this message at 20:22 on Sep 13, 2017 |
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This Boat House Diner and Lighthouse, both of which are from the Fishing Shop guy, have reached 10,000 on Ideas. I doubt they'll get made but they're both really good.
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The_Doctor posted:This Boat House Diner and Lighthouse, both of which are from the Fishing Shop guy, have reached 10,000 on Ideas. I doubt they'll get made but they're both really good. If the fishing store sells well they should make them. They'd be negligent not to. They are both nice, but I personally think they all look a little too similar. A more drastic selection of colors might be beneficial.
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The_Doctor posted:This Boat House Diner and Lighthouse, both of which are from the Fishing Shop guy, have reached 10,000 on Ideas. I doubt they'll get made but they're both really good. I hope they don't get chosen. Not because they are bad, but because that's one less person who gets their unique idea created. He already had one idea through, Lego should just offer to make the other ones if they are interested. I'd rather let other people have their idea make it through.
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Just hire the dude and do a ucs New England Village series.
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Cojawfee posted:I hope they don't get chosen. Not because they are bad, but because that's one less person who gets their unique idea created. He already had one idea through, Lego should just offer to make the other ones if they are interested. I'd rather let other people have their idea make it through. Pretty sure there's no fixed number of Ideas sets they make so there's not really such a thing as taking another person's spot. That said I do agree that if the fishing shack sells well they could consider just making it a series. A small village in that style would look pretty great.
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uXs posted:Pretty sure there's no fixed number of Ideas sets they make so there's not really such a thing as taking another person's spot. Usually just one gets chosen per year. Last year they chose two because some guys from TLG really loved the Saturn V. There were two this year because they found out they could get the license for Voltron, so they brought one from a previous year.
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On the subject of Chinese off-brand stuff, I bought this Abrams tank from a company called Kazi. A big set of more than a thousand pieces, and the quality of the bricks was pretty good, minus a few moments where I had force two pieces together It's a bit bigger than minifig scale but it looks good and has some play features
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