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Spookydonut posted:I wonder why they moved away from the large prefab wall pieces. It's more that they stopped making castles. Large single pieces like that still turn up, especially for towers and corners (look at a lot of the Hogwarts sets).
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Apr 10, 2021 07:37
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I think I get both sides the argument. Like yes, a raised base plate does remove some constructive creativity. However, some of the best sets used raised base plates to masterful usage. Like a sort of typical explanation of this is my previously mentioned Royal Knights Castle: Look at how those slanted columns hug the base plate! It's great and I love it.
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Apr 10, 2021 07:37
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Imperial Trading Post, Ice Station Odyssey, Black Knights Castle and Lunar Launch Site all used the same baseplate (along with countless others) but to varying degrees of creativity and effect. The castles were usually the best at making use of the terrain, especially the recessed part in the middle which makes a perfect dungeon. The original castles used flat baseplates, they could go back to that- though the standard of detail now is a lot higher so I’m sure the increased piece count would make it cost prohibitive if it’s going to be a convincing quality set.
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Apr 10, 2021 09:43
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I think raised baseplates get an unfair rep. You can do some amazing things with them, it just requires a bit of creativity. Aliencat!'s Flickr  PKMN Trainer Red posted:Reminder that Lego has PDF uploads of all their instructions on their site, Nope, not at all. Lego's own site is great for recent sets, but spotty at best for sets older than about ten years, and completely useless for sets older than about 20 years (which is what most of the recent discussion has been about). No idea why that is, since you'd expect Lego to still have copies of all their old instructions, and it wouldn't be a huge job to scan and upload them. It's easy to find instructions for old sets online, but most are the same lovely jpg scans from 20+ years ago that have been circulating since then. Some hi-res versions would definitely be appreciated.
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Apr 10, 2021 11:12
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Yeah, before a certain point they’re only available unofficially (and they’ve never been print-friendly)
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Apr 10, 2021 15:26
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There's apparently precisely one person that scanned them all too because some of the ones I've looked up all had the same scan errors.. even the copy on lego's site. Though at some point they redid their instructions interface and they have nothing from before 1996. But set 6970 used to be in there and it was the exact same pixelated crappy looking copy you can get everywhere else.
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Apr 10, 2021 15:32
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1000 Brown M and Ms posted:Nope, not at all. Lego's own site is great for recent sets, but spotty at best for sets older than about ten years, and completely useless for sets older than about 20 years (which is what most of the recent discussion has been about). No idea why that is, since you'd expect Lego to still have copies of all their old instructions, and it wouldn't be a huge job to scan and upload them. So many of the instructions I have for the 70s and 80s sets are like 300px wide lol
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Apr 10, 2021 15:38
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Wow, there are no promos at all running on the Lego Store right now. The Easter stuff is all done and there’s a Dots promo at the end of the month and that’s it. I guess May will have May 4th promos but that will only apply to Star Wars sets. I know quality varies but the promos always make the $200 purchases like the Space Shuttle a little less painful.
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Apr 10, 2021 15:43
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I mean, I'd like high quality scans of legacy instructions as well but if Lego doesn't see a profit in it, it won't happen.
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Apr 10, 2021 15:53
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It's not about profits, they've wanted to do it for years but the meetings to decide who gets to open the lone copy of every set they keep in the vault have been dragging on for 15 years.
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Apr 10, 2021 16:14
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xzzy posted:It's not about profits, they've wanted to do it for years but the meetings to decide who gets to open the lone copy of every set they keep in the vault have been dragging on for 15 years. i selflessly volunteer
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Apr 10, 2021 16:36
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smackfu posted:Wow, there are no promos at all running on the Lego Store right now. The Easter stuff is all done and there’s a Dots promo at the end of the month and that’s it. I guess May will have May 4th promos but that will only apply to Star Wars sets. German store has double points from 12/04 until idk when, a week? I’m stumped what to get tho, maybe some of the helmets and the droid but I’m not sure the points will be double for that if they don’t ship immediately
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Apr 10, 2021 17:07
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Points should double for any purchase even a backorder. But the store has been a poo poo show as of late so it wouldn't surprise me if it didn't work and you had to contact customer service.
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Apr 10, 2021 17:09
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Speaking of the PDFs; I've been using them for recent builds since I don't have a lot of desk space since I build at my computer - so I'll put the instructions on one screen and the show/youtube thing I have on in the background on the other. It works quite nicely, but I feel oddly guilty not using the printed instructions, and in a small way, it loses something.
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Apr 10, 2021 17:10
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smackfu posted:Wow, there are no promos at all running on the Lego Store right now. The Easter stuff is all done and there’s a Dots promo at the end of the month and that’s it. I guess May will have May 4th promos but that will only apply to Star Wars sets.
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Apr 10, 2021 18:45
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Carbohydrates posted:Rumor in the rumorsphere says double VIP points starting on the 12th. Maybe wait a couple days and see? Does the rumorsphere have anything to say about the Ulysses VIP Reward?
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Apr 10, 2021 18:49
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Nth Doctor posted:Does the rumorsphere have anything to say about the Ulysses VIP Reward? Not that I've seen.
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Apr 10, 2021 19:02
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I’ve been slowly completing the Medieval Blacksmith, and all I can say is that I desperately want a full Castle line in this style. It’s wonderfully detailed without being over the top, has some great building techniques, and isn’t too large. Give me a castle, stables, an inn, a farmhouse, and a few small vehicle/vignette sets. I will buy them all immediately. Come on, Lego. My wallet is ready.
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Apr 11, 2021 05:22
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In a similar vein, I want western stuff. The western buildings still look really good. I guess they work out well because of the simpler old style. But nowadays, 18+ western sets would kick rear end.
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Apr 11, 2021 08:15
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Both Western and non-military Castle themes seem criminally under-served currently. The 3739 Blacksmith Shop has always been a bit of a white whale for me, since I first seen it when it was introduced officially. I never knew the "Fantasy" theme 10193 Medieval Market Village was a thing until recently, but it seemed to have really picked up where the Blacksmith Shop left off. And for newer Western stuff, you don't have to leave this thread to see the possibilities, with Carbohydrates doing masterful builds that totally play the part. Been enjoying them designing a gun store and undertaker lately. I feel like Lego could make bank on these themes. But Lego also seems like the sort of company to look at market thirst and go "Meh, nah."
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Apr 11, 2021 09:59
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I just got an email from bricklink letting me know that I won the "guess the price" contest from the original afol design competition in 2019 for the science tower. So that's cool I guess. Not exactly a quick turn around on that contest.
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Apr 11, 2021 14:08
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I've been seeing ads for this! I wonder if the brick pit format will be changed to be in line with social distancing protocols... https://twitter.com/arnettwill/status/1380343789991043073
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Apr 11, 2021 17:32
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Most of these shows are just doing a bubble with the cast and crew. The total filming schedule probably is shorter than you would think.
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Apr 11, 2021 17:46
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AllisonByProxy posted:I've been seeing ads for this! I wonder if the brick pit format will be changed to be in line with social distancing protocols... Can't wait! We just need to find a way to sneak Carbohydrates on.
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Apr 11, 2021 20:28
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PowerBeard posted:Can't wait! We just need to find a way to sneak Carbohydrates on. They know his and Bun's faces. Y'all need some ZZ-Top fake beards.
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Apr 11, 2021 20:44
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We enjoyed watching season 1 just recently and wanted more. Did anyone bother downloading the uk or australian versions? Are they worthwhile?
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Apr 11, 2021 20:47
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davebo posted:We enjoyed watching season 1 just recently and wanted more. Did anyone bother downloading the uk or australian versions? Are they worthwhile? Australian seasons are great. The UK seasons are very rough and it feels like there was no budget at all put into it.
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Apr 11, 2021 21:25
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PowerBeard posted:Australian seasons are great. The UK seasons are very rough and it feels like there was no budget at all put into it. So instead of Will Arnett did they get David Cross in character as Tobias or something?
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Apr 11, 2021 22:31
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S3 of the Australian one is starting soon too. Best version 
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Apr 11, 2021 23:20
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This is the show Hamish Blake was born for. Australian version has been great, nothing but likeable people (Kale aside) making cool LEGO things while Hamish banters with them.
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Apr 11, 2021 23:57
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Kale isn't that bad, he's just got strong sleezeball / magic performer energy going on.
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Apr 12, 2021 00:04
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Kale has been seen in ads for S3.
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Apr 12, 2021 00:09
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I prefer chard.
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Apr 12, 2021 00:10
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Double points is active in the UK!
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Doctor Spaceman posted:Kale has been seen in ads for S3. Yeah I wasn't keen.
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Apr 12, 2021 00:38
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TheMadMilkman posted:I’ve been slowly completing the Medieval Blacksmith, and all I can say is that I desperately want a full Castle line in this style. It’s wonderfully detailed without being over the top, has some great building techniques, and isn’t too large. Give me a castle, stables, an inn, a farmhouse, and a few small vehicle/vignette sets. I will buy them all immediately. You might get what you are looking for. A medieval marketplace just hit 10k on Ideas. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/71efca0f-11ae-4695-8139-2825c891770b
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Apr 12, 2021 02:46
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Lego really just needs to do an adult targeted medieval line in general. I think it would sell really well, just do a set or two a year at around the modular price point. AFOLs would hoover that poo poo up.
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Apr 12, 2021 02:54
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I watched a lot of LEGO Masters all over the world to learn poo poo in case we made it and, yeah, Australian is the best. Show structure and build quality both. edit: this guy is gonna make a fortune and he deserves it. What an amazing complement to the blacksmith set. 
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Carbohydrates posted:I watched a lot of LEGO Masters all over the world to learn poo poo in case we made it and, yeah, Australian is the best. Show structure and build quality both. How do they do those cobblestone walls
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