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OSU_Matthew posted:That's neat! Immediately gives mom and pop Italian restaurant vibes! Thanks for the feedback on the vibes you get, that's appreciated. Not really sure what I was aiming at (I should probably work on that, lol) but that helps. As for the goal of the thing itself, ultimately the entirely model will be nothing but facades. This is the sort of thing I'm trying to build:  Using pictures of models as above and real-world locations like these as inspiration:    So on the one hand, it means I really don't have to dig deep into the buildings themselves, but on the other hand, it means my build envelope is pretty limited.
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Just my two cents, you're gonna want to focus on a sturdy build that can support being slid in between the shelves and won't be squeezed broken by the weight of the books on either side, then once that's done, what you can focus on is small details, mini builds like benches, vending machines, street lamps, cats, gashapon machines, and greebling on the buildings. Signs, posters, graffiti, all sorts of texture detail that can add more life to the scene. It's what I'd do, keep at it, it's a great idea!
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Dec 9, 2021 17:29
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How good is the Studio stability checker? I’ve been keeping an eye on it as I go.
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My approach would be aim for a build based on the width of a 9 or 11 length liftarm. I'd build the facades as thin as possible and use hinges to angle them slightly to give some forced perspective as it goes further into the bookcase. Could probably get a curving alley effect too if you angled one wall but not the other. Something like this.. except built with strength in mind. It shouldn't be hard to build a solid structure with more technic bricks/liftarms. It's definitely a cool idea and now it's got me thinking.
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Dec 9, 2021 17:48
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That's a cool approach, I really like it, thanks. Orienting all the studs inwards on the alley is huge, for sure. I've just always tinkered and futzed, never really built with much intent, so these sorts of techniques are novel to me, for sure.
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Dec 9, 2021 17:57
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Bad Munki posted:How good is the Studio stability checker? I’ve been keeping an eye on it as I go. It's mostly useful for checking if you've got floating sections that aren't attached to anything in my experience, which can happen quite easily once you start tinkering with a design. It'll also point out "weak" connections, but it can be pretty conservative in that regard so use your judgement.
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Made another speeder. Like my previous one it started with a few large, rare coral pieces from Friends and Vidyio (in this case the arches and domes). Also tried to make it look distinct from the previous one while still having some resemblence.   Not sure we've got enough large coal pieces to make a third in the series.
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Hmmm, first time I've had this happen in a set. I've gone ahead and requested a replacement, hope it doesn't take long.
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Dec 10, 2021 07:22
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I get mad when I can't get the stickers on straight, too.
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Dec 10, 2021 08:09
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Chairchucker posted:Hmmm, first time I've had this happen in a set. Sure, sure, don't worry about it, it can happen to anyone
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Dec 10, 2021 08:32
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This popped up on my YT. It's a fun show and this fits here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyX9w05JHuQ
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Dec 10, 2021 14:43
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Your LEGO has Peyronie’s disease.
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Bad Munki posted:Thanks for the feedback on the vibes you get, that's appreciated. Not really sure what I was aiming at (I should probably work on that, lol) but that helps. Ok, that's an incredible idea! That's got me thinking as well. I really like xzzy's suggestion of using hinges and plates to add a curve along one side for forced perspective, depending on depth limitations even go for a second curve. Greebled round 1x1 tiles occasionally offset by a bit along the base would look cobblestoney, could even make irregular sizes with half round plates. I think snot plates and bricks are fairly strong once it's assembled, but some bracing along the top and bottom in the front and back would be good, the front could even be a sign or decorative archway or bridge, eg venice canal. If you offset by a bit and do a few studs thickness for the buildings, you could make a strong side and hide it with a front facing facade. Even adapting some modular facade ideas but mixing and matching would look great! I know our Billy bookcases are a little over a modular baseplate, so 32 studs deep. A single building facade on the left and two different ones on the right curving in would look amazing. This is really original and I could see a well executed moc of this getting a ton of traction on lego ideas if you were to put it up there! A small lego miniworld would seamlessly fit in any home and look amazing
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Dec 11, 2021 08:07
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Apparently the Seinfeld, Queer Eye, Birds of Paradise, and Adidas Originals Superstar sets were reduced in price by 30% on Lego.com. There’s also double VIP points right now so if you were considering buying them now would be a good time to do so
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Bad Munki posted:Thanks for the feedback on the vibes you get, that's appreciated. Not really sure what I was aiming at (I should probably work on that, lol) but that helps. Just chiming in to add to the 'cool idea' crew and also suggesting you add the Shambles in York as inspiration?    Allegedly the inspiration for how Diagon Alley looks in the Harry Potter films
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Very cool idea. My thinking is to do something like Van Gogh's Cafe Terrace at Night to make effective use of Lego's inconsistent light yellows.
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RatHat posted:Apparently the Seinfeld, Queer Eye, Birds of Paradise, and Adidas Originals Superstar sets were reduced in price by 30% on Lego.com. There’s also double VIP points right now so if you were considering buying them now would be a good time to do so Seinfeld showing full price for me in the US. Is it double vip for everything? Lego needs to send better emails
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Yeah, I see Birds of Paradise for 30% off, Adidas and Queer Eye 20% off.
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There’s a ton of stuff on sale at Amazon.ca too, including a massive 40% off the World map EDIT: Apparently this isn’t a full list either EDIT2: Lantern Festival 25% off  Mois Eisley Cantina 40% off
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Has that pizza cutter/ lamp looking droid thing from the last (if only) star wars been on sale since day 1? I'd love to know their sales figures. I'd put a wager that it must be the worst selling set relative to the amount produced.
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Dec 11, 2021 14:56
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Amazon why you gotta do the U.S. like that
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Now that I have some space to display it, I got my UCS Imperial Shuttle out of the tote it was in and have started re-assembling/dusting it off to get it ready to show off. But I ran accross a few things I wasn't sure about, and could use some opinions on: 1 - There's some yellowing going on:  Is there/what is the best way to clean this up? Maybe I can't help it, but I'd love to be able to do something if I could. 2 - The sides of the ship, specifically the shell that goes around the mechanisms that raise/lower the wings, are apart:    I tried to just press them back together, which didn't work. And I can't simply remove the wings and re-attach, because IIRC there's this sorta skeleton/mechanism that runs throughout the inside the shuttle to facilitate the wings going up and down. I'd like to find a way attach them fully without having to disassemble the whole thing, yknow? 3 - The stand. Does the shuttle just... sit on the stand? I guess it's pretty sturdy on it, but I would have thought there'd be a more secure thing going on there.
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It looks beyond hope. Probably should just buy a new one. You can just send the old one to me I don’t mind.
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Serious answer soaking the parts in hydrogen peroxide should work afaik. As for everything else it looks like a building error. Would probably just rebuild it. You’ll need to take it apart to soak the parts anyways.
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veni veni veni posted:Serious answer soaking the parts in hydrogen peroxide should work afaik. As for everything else it looks like a building error. Would probably just rebuild it. You’ll need to take it apart to soak the parts anyways. Basically this. A gentle hydrogen peroxide bath in direct sunlight for 4-5 hours should get rid of that yellow pretty easily. Resurrected a whole bucket of my childhood bricks that way. Just be sure to thoroughly rinse the bricks after they have their bath.
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veni veni veni posted:Serious answer soaking the parts in hydrogen peroxide should work afaik. As for everything else it looks like a building error. Would probably just rebuild it. You’ll need to take it apart to soak the parts anyways. If I have learned anything from ASMR keyboard and SNES restoration videos…hydrogen peroxide and if possible in a big clear bucket thing with UV lights shining on it overnight.
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Ugh, stupid lego.com website. Accidentally redeemed the wrong VIP reward again. 
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Feenix posted:If I have learned anything from ASMR keyboard and SNES restoration videos…hydrogen peroxide and if possible in a big clear bucket thing with UV lights shining on it overnight. Isn't UV light what yellows it in the first place?
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Futanari Damacy posted:Isn't UV light what yellows it in the first place? IIRC, no, it's the bromide fire retardant in the plastic coming to the surface and reacting with oxygen, yellowing the plastic. That's why it'll happen even if it's not in sunlight and why sometimes you'll see things like Super Nintendos where half the shell is yellowed while the other half looks fine--different plastic formulations between the top and bottom halves.
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There wasn't a news post for it, but Brickset added images for about a dozen new Polybag sets to the database. As usual, there's some really neat stuff in there.
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Skios posted:There wasn't a news post for it, but Brickset added images for about a dozen new Polybag sets to the database. As usual, there's some really neat stuff in there.  Really Lego? 
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To be fair that's a pretty cool robot build but yikes for making it a police thing. Like if it was a search and rescue set with a fireman or EMT, gently caress yeah.
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If it were a fireman robodog it would have a needle that extends and retracts with a menacing sound
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Brawnfire posted:If it were a fireman robodog it would have a needle that extends and retracts with a menacing sound 
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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/10/investing-in-lego-more-lucrative-than-gold-study-suggests
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love how there's no mention of, you know, rental cost for the physical space required to store a bunch of unopened boxes of legos
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The Voice of Labor posted:love how there's no mention of, you know, rental cost for the physical space required to store a bunch of unopened boxes of legos You bury them in your neighbor's backyard. Duh.
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Dec 12, 2021 23:24
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DO NOT LOOK UNDER THE BIRDBATH
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f/s 1 lego dimensions beetlejuice slighty worm damaged $35
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The Voice of Labor posted:love how there's no mention of, you know, rental cost for the physical space required to store a bunch of unopened boxes of legos I trade in Lego futures.
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