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Just hit the local thrift store, got a few lego things including a sealed in box Quatro set. *5476* I also got 2 mini sets with Shell gas logo's on em, numbers 2542 and 2540.
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I didn't know brickfair was local to me.. drat I would have loved to have gone.
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Aug 9, 2010 22:58
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Hit the jackpot today at the thrift store.. 25+ pound box for $49.80 *my postal scale maxes at 25* What I thought to be a pirate ship turned out to be set #6493 - Flying Time Vessel, still sorting the box though.
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Aug 28, 2010 05:04
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Glass Joe posted:I knew I shouldn't have read this thread, now I want to go back to my parents' house and pick up my giant tubs of bricks. The lego train hasn't really changed much, its still the same basic size *known as L-gauge* its mostly about how the track is assembled and how the train is powered. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Trains
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Aug 28, 2010 06:32
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Kazy posted:That was the best set. If its the 9v track *has the metal topper* the yes they will connect to each other, you won't be able to run the 9v train motor on the rc track as it lacks the metal top rail but The rolling stock will still work fine. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 17:13 on Aug 28, 2010 |
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Aug 28, 2010 17:05
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I'm in the process of clearing out shelves and desks and sorting through my own Lego, I have a bunch of old train tracks, still. Are the tracks still the same size these days or did they change it when they went to RC motors?
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So I finally weighed up all the bulk lego I had sitting in bins. 41.5lbs of the stuff. Sadly I am going to have to sell it to help cover bills.
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Sep 23, 2010 21:03
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ireladd posted:Where do you live? I might like to buy some to help pay your bills. I'm in maryland.
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Sep 24, 2010 04:31
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Ted Stevens posted:Where abouts? I'm in NoVA. Glen Burnie not really lookin to break it up, pm me an offer if you like. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 06:50 on Sep 24, 2010 |
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Sep 24, 2010 05:17
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Took my friends kids to the lego store this afternoon, they had never been. They had a blast. Ended up buying them set 7236 and set 3180. I pre-bought the Lego Universe game so I got all the Goodies, and then also bought the game. They have the london bridge set on display, its impressive.
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Oct 9, 2010 03:25
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so is lego universe worth it or should I just take it back?
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Oct 11, 2010 06:11
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BrainWeasel posted:Is it out of beta yet? Can I break the NDA? went officially live on Saturday the 9th, so I'd say yes.
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Oct 11, 2010 07:44
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Friday I got a call from a friend, "hey I'm taking my son to the lego store, wanna come along". So we went, she suprised me for my birthday and bought me 2 sets, 3180 and 3221. Then I go over my parents for dinner and my mom hands me a small box containg 2 sets of 852214 *the salt and pepper shakers*. Its been a lego filled weekend.
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Oct 24, 2010 10:59
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A Bad Poster posted:My friend got a job working at a LEGO store. Am I supposed to kill her and take her place, or what? Of note, she gets a 30% discount on anything she buys. I was talkin to one of the lego store employee's a while back, there is One day a year they get 50% but aren't allowed to get VIP points on anything purchased. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 12:57 on Nov 20, 2010 |
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Nov 20, 2010 12:55
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Went to Toys'R'Us to take advantage of their buy1getone50% sale and figured I'd swing by the thift store on the way home. Glad I did. Oh yeah. $9.89 I know there is some megablock in it, but I think its well worth the risk. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 19:31 on Nov 20, 2010 |
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Nov 20, 2010 19:26
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I told myself I wasn't going to collect those minifig series, I am so weak. I just ordered a series 2 set off ebay for $45 shipped. Now just need to track down the first series for a deal. Also placed a bricklink order for some train bits to build some rolling stock with. my poor wallet...
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Nov 23, 2010 08:50
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Dr. Platypus posted:What's going on with the Propeller Power creator set? I saw it all over the place last week, but now it seems to have disappeared everywhere, and is up to forty bucks on amazon. Was it a black friday sale item or something? It's crazy how fast it disappeared. It might have been, it shows in stock at my local tru's. I've been bitten by the minifig bug.. I got series 2 and am looking for series 1, any one got a spare set they'd part with?
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Nov 30, 2010 22:09
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Shuppiluliumas posted:Bricklink is probably the easiest. For the magnets, you'll have to buy the three parts separately. It's likely the same sellers will have the pieces, though. The newer encased magnet/buffer setups work just as well as the old and will mix with out issue. If you don't mind the slightly different look they should be more plentiful then the older style. do you still have the 9v train motor? Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 06:34 on Dec 1, 2010 |
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Dec 1, 2010 06:27
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Since Nov 1, I've spent at least $460 on lego. e:f,b 
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Dec 12, 2010 07:26
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Pyroclastic posted:
I hit both my local targets and managed to find some, they are on end caps of the isles. First place to look would be the greeting card section. They have a special hook/display for the lego cards. As of this afternoon they had about 4 of em left.
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Dec 14, 2010 20:55
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I bought something interesting off ebay. Click here for the full 640x480 image. 7 of them to be exact.  Click here for the full 640x480 image. and yes, they are official lego.  Click here for the full 640x480 image. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 06:04 on Dec 19, 2010 |
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Dec 19, 2010 05:59
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The Duck of Death posted:Compatible with Quatro? Duplo? Just dug out a Duplo and Quatro block. They aren't compatible. Normal > Duplo > Quatro > ???  Click here for the full 640x480 image. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 13:10 on Dec 19, 2010 |
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Dec 19, 2010 11:03
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Knormal posted:Have you seen the giant heads yet? Indeed, it is on my post christmas purchase list as well.
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Dec 19, 2010 11:47
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I braved the mall and went to the lego store. It was packed, but on the counter were 2 full boxes of Series 3 Figs. I didn't have my cheat sheet with me for the bumps so I sorted out 6 and used the bumps to make sure I didn't have any Dupes. Ended up with 1x Sumo 1x Snowboarder 1x Race driver 1x Mummy 1x Alien 1x Baseball Player I might go back today with the cheat sheet and see if I can snag the rest of the set.
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Dec 29, 2010 10:21
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I made another trek to the lego store, this time with bump sheet in hand. I also Picked up a Camper (7639) while I was there. The shelves were pretty bare. All the Prince of Persia was marked down, the Christmas stuff is 50% off as well. I only need 5 more to complete my series 3 collection. I need: Hula Girl Elf Fisherman Indian I have Spare Gorilla - opened Rapper - sealed -Traded e: updated list Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 20:27 on Jan 6, 2011 |
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Jan 5, 2011 20:50
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I finally managed to go to the other Lego store in my area. I got all the other S3 Minifig's I needed. The Guys on staff even went in back and pulled a new case to find me the fisherman I needed. I also got me a christmas stocking and 7566 *small farmer set with the pig* just for fun. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Jan 9, 2011 |
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Jan 9, 2011 03:06
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toochilled posted:I finally found some S3 in the UK today in Argos. yeah, I gave up on the bumps and just started feeling the bags.
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Jan 10, 2011 20:55
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Few things been happening here, I won a 2nd 4559 train off ebay. I now have a nice long train, it looks great with the sloped end. I also ran across a conversion on flickr for using the PowerFunction IR remote to control 9v trains using the old train controller as power source. Quick trip to the lego website and Parts were on the way. I also have a line on a 6399 Monorail set. I am planning a bigger layout soon, also need to pickup some track cleaner from the hobby store.  Click here for the full 640x480 image. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 02:45 on Jan 16, 2011 |
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Jan 16, 2011 02:26
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Granite Octopus posted:I am such a sucker for the lego trains. When I was young my best mate had a massive 12v layout. Easily 8x10 ft. Had the big station, a few switches, heaps and heaps of lights and signals. All those accessories and stuff you could get for the 12v trains were awesome. Don't know, my setup is 9v. the motors pick up power from the rails. Similar to the 12v system but the outer rails are conductive instead of having a middle conductive strip.
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Jan 16, 2011 05:07
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I have had a good day so far. I bought a 6399 monorail set and it arrived today. The motor works though its missing a few bits, one of which being the red motor cover. I've wanted a monorail ever since I saw them.
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Jan 22, 2011 22:08
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Shuppiluliumas posted:
oh drat, I know I'm gonna buy several of these sets.. any idea on the release date?
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Jan 23, 2011 22:43
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Shup, seriously you make my brain explode. I wouldn't even know were to begin to build on the level you do. and yes, bricklink is an evil thing, almost as bad as ebay. That being said I am going to pick up a 4561 set I got from trolling the local craigslist ads. Its missing 2 curve track bits but is other wise complete, Like most train guys I've got curved track in abundance. I've also found and joined a local LUG. Its fairly new but with a little help it should grow. e: just spent $40 on bricklink, its a sickness I swear. Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 08:58 on Jan 29, 2011 |
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Jan 29, 2011 07:37
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Shuppiluliumas posted:Brickshop.nl Has a listing for the 10219 Maersk train with more pictures. No price yet given. 1200+ pieces. The more I see of this set, The more my wallet quakes in fear.
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Feb 3, 2011 11:28
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u54pSw3gSEY hello nurse!
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Feb 3, 2011 20:50
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those modular buildings are as cheap as your gonna find *baring coupon/sale/ebay score* and will only increase in value as they are retired. I found set 6454 at my local thrift store, 100% complete, the sound/light box still worked. best 6 bucks yet.
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Feb 12, 2011 06:32
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Managed to brave the Mall/Lego store tonight. I nothing too exciting, managed to snag a S3 fisherman but still lack an elf. They still had a box full of Christmas stockings.
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A little info update on that Maersk Train 10219 set. http://www.byggepladen.dk/oirae7ntv10219.asp < According to here its due out Beginning of April with a price of $119 USD. Some detailed photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/fbtbnet/sets/72157626085314780/ This set makes me drool.
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Feb 19, 2011 22:00
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Mine GO BOOM posted:Toys R Us online is doing Buy One, Get One 50% off for LEGO till Feb 26. Finally going to get the Motorbike I've been looking at for a while but didn't want to spend $40 on. The sale is in-store as well.
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Feb 22, 2011 20:50
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Pagan posted:So, Lego Thread, what's the best way to get more train stuff? My collection has a ton of bricks, but trains need things like wheels, couplers, and tracks. Are there sets that have an excess of those pieces, or is eBay the best bet? Bricklink is great for wheels and whatnot. A word of warning, some store charge less for already assembled train wheels then they do for the individual parts, some charge more. I've found in a few cases it was cheaper to buy the 2 wheels, axle and holder separately then to buy it already snapped together.
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http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10219&cn=419&d=328 such a tease!
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Creepy Goat posted:http://www.fbtb.net/2010/11/18/series-3-blind-pack-code-cracked/ I've tried both versions of the bumps. Its just faster/easier to feel the bags. Most of the minifigs have items that stick out pretty well.
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