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That Diner looks so drat inviting.
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Sep 12, 2020 20:21
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I just finished the virtual version...
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Sep 12, 2020 23:12
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w00tazn posted:
Very cool! That diner might be the most LEDable set I’ve ever seen... looks like an Edward Hopper Painting. The car headlights are a nice touch too
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Sep 12, 2020 23:57
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Dick Trauma posted:I just finished the virtual version... Was the awning as amazing virtuallly?
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Sep 13, 2020 01:06
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On the Razorcrest, what is the detachable pod thing on the top supposed to be?
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Sep 14, 2020 13:17
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Escape pod
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Sep 14, 2020 13:24
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smackfu posted:On the Razorcrest, what is the detachable pod thing on the top supposed to be? Thought it was a little speeder, packaging says it is an escape pod but I don’t remember one from the show. Think they just needed another play element.
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Sep 14, 2020 13:24
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So, I want to build a big cactus. Can someone give me a part number for a nice 90 degree curved piece with a nice flat exterior surface??? All my lego are from the early/mid 90's so I don't have any of the sleek modern stuff and I notice there are nice looking ways to make 90 degree turns now. Also, I am terrible at describing the things I need  .
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Sep 14, 2020 15:53
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Sounds like lego is retiring road base plates and replacing them with a brick built tile on plate system that on the surface sounds cool until you realize they are charging $20 for what appears to be 1/8 the area covered (16x16 vs. 2 32x32). I guess what I'm saying is if you like road base plates get them now. No idea how they intend to do curves that don't look bad. This article has more details and leaks. https://www.stonewars.de/news/lego-city-2021-1hy-neuheiten/
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Sep 14, 2020 17:30
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They're just doing what the MOC crowd has been doing for 10 years, I don't think anyone has really used the classic plates for a long time. I think lego did some focus study stuff on the baseplates and determined that kids didn't like them either. If you google around there's also some claims that the baseplates weren't made in house so it was a consolidation effort by the company.
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Sep 14, 2020 17:40
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When I was a kid I always fantasized about getting my hands on more baseplates.  I think I only ever had three baseplates when I was young, and those were always the first pieces pressed into service when I wanted to build a sweet space base or beach scene or hideout.
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Sep 14, 2020 17:51
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smackfu posted:On the Razorcrest, what is the detachable pod thing on the top supposed to be? My first assumption was a small speeder. I'm curious if it was just an extra play element, or if it was something in the design documents for season 2.
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Sep 14, 2020 17:57
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Wasn't there a scene where the escape pods used? I think possibly in the prison episode.
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Sep 14, 2020 17:59
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I liked the baseplate that had the ramp on the left and pit in the middle. Downside, they were very thin and flimsy, and supporting a lot of weight on them wasn’t advised.
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Sep 14, 2020 17:59
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Baseplates are critical but we havent used the road plates ever. Baseplates with LBG and DBG tiles. I have never participated in our city layouts when my LUG has exhibits/cons but i know the city layout guys has a standard they follow.
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Sep 14, 2020 19:01
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Yay, my downtown diner arrived. Boo, they just stuck packing labels straight on the box. (Ah well, not like I was probably going to bother reselling it with box anyways.)
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Sep 14, 2020 19:09
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Where did you order from?
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Sep 14, 2020 19:10
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Cojawfee posted:Where did you order from? Walmart.ca, was the only place that had it in stock at MSRP. I think most other times I've ordered from them, it came in a packing box? Only other time I've had this happen is when my dad ordered the UCS Slave 1 around christmas for me.
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Sep 14, 2020 19:14
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Literally A Person posted:So, I want to build a big cactus. Can someone give me a part number for a nice 90 degree curved piece with a nice flat exterior surface??? All my lego are from the early/mid 90's so I don't have any of the sleek modern stuff and I notice there are nice looking ways to make 90 degree turns now. Also, I am terrible at describing the things I need https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=25214&idColor=4#T=S&C=4&O=%7B%22color%22:4,%22iconly%22:0%7D Not exactly what you asked for as it is round. I don't know if there is a flat 90 degree piece. Maybe this: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalo...2iconly%22:0%7D or this: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=6060&idColor=1#T=S&C=1&O=%7B%22color%22:1,%22iconly%22:0%7D Waltzing Along fucked around with this message at 19:39 on Sep 14, 2020 |
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Sep 14, 2020 19:36
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Waltzing Along posted:https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=25214&idColor=4#T=S&C=4&O=%7B%22color%22:4,%22iconly%22:0%7D You've put me on the right track.Thanks, goon!
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Sep 14, 2020 20:02
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N17R4M posted:Wasn't there a scene where the escape pods used? I think possibly in the prison episode. Yes, I think you are right, I had this thought as well, though I don't know that it looked the way it does on the model, but I think the ship does in fact have an escape pod and it was mentioned in the show.
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Sep 14, 2020 21:53
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I remember when we'd get the next month's calendar in the current month. I checked TheBrickFan and it looks like we get the month's calendar the month of. It's unfortunate because I was able to use that to help plan purchases. I want some good freebies.
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Sep 15, 2020 01:20
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Earth posted:I remember when we'd get the next month's calendar in the current month. I checked TheBrickFan and it looks like we get the month's calendar the month of. It's unfortunate because I was able to use that to help plan purchases. I want some good freebies.
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Sep 15, 2020 02:17
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I thought the Diner was retiring and Assembly Square was staying on?
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Sep 15, 2020 02:21
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Doctor Spaceman posted:I thought the Diner was retiring and Assembly Square was staying on?
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Sep 15, 2020 02:26
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Oxyclean posted:I'm not up-to-date on the rumors? of what's staying or going, I just know Square is from 2017 and Diner is from 2018, so I just assumed the Square was gonna go sooner. That’s what I would think too, but the googles are saying mid 2021 for Assembly Square. It’s just such a freaking good set, a microcosm of modulars. Diner is superb too, that’s high up on my modular list. I’d probably buy that first if you have interest in it, 2 years for a regular modular is pretty par for the course.
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Sep 15, 2020 03:30
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Earth posted:I remember when we'd get the next month's calendar in the current month. I checked TheBrickFan and it looks like we get the month's calendar the month of. It's unfortunate because I was able to use that to help plan purchases. I want some good freebies. Calendar is released final week of the month now. It used to be roughly 1 month in advance. This is more LEGO doing corporate suck.
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Sep 15, 2020 03:36
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Waltzing Along posted:Calendar is released final week of the month now. It used to be roughly 1 month in advance. In my day calendars were released quarterly, and they'd bundle the whole quarter with your catalog subscription. *Shakes cane at passing cloud*
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Sep 15, 2020 04:34
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Excellent news!  https://twitter.com/lego_group/status/1305838826095611905
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Sep 15, 2020 13:04
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The_Doctor posted:Excellent news! Boo. Unless they're clear paper bags that make a lot of crinkling noises when I open them. 
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Sep 15, 2020 15:31
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ChesterJT posted:Boo. Unless they're clear paper bags that make a lot of crinkling noises when I open them. remember those plant-made chip bags that sounded like a jet engine when you crinkled them?
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Sep 15, 2020 15:49
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This is just big magic trying to kill off the build in a bag trick.
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Sep 15, 2020 15:54
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I can't imagine that teeny thin lego bags produce THAT much waste but ok every little but I suppose
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Sep 15, 2020 15:58
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The Bloop posted:I can't imagine that teeny thin lego bags produce THAT much waste but ok every little but I suppose It’s still a unnecessary amount of plastic. Your one set isn’t much, but the hundreds of thousands of sets a year add up.
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Sep 15, 2020 16:01
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On the other hand, considering the rate that forests are being cut down or burned maybe paper isn't such a great idea either. How about a reusable bag system, they set up a pick a brick style wall at a lego store and you walk in, order your set, then attach your cloth bag to the spigot and all the parts get dumped in.
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Sep 15, 2020 16:10
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This seems like a job... for HEMP
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Sep 15, 2020 16:15
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Brawnfire posted:This seems like a job... for HEMP Absolutely. Figuring out some way to use hemp or bamboo or some other easy fast growing weed would be ideal
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Sep 15, 2020 16:21
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xzzy posted:On the other hand, considering the rate that forests are being cut down or burned maybe paper isn't such a great idea either. The_Doctor posted:It’s still a unnecessary amount of plastic. Your one set isn’t much, but the hundreds of thousands of sets a year add up.
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They’ll be back to plastic in no time. Not due to environmental concerns, it because consumers won’t like not being able to see the parts before opening the bags.
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