Apollo Saturn V - Wow

Thargor

Are they publicly available? Did you pay?

Tefral

Thargor wrote: »

Are they publicly available? Did you pay?

No and No.

The lady was very specific I don't post them on line. Apparently some Chinese Lego rip off company have been hounding them for the parts.

Thargor

Ha, probably Lepin:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Lepin-05035-Star-Wars-Death-Star-3804pcs-Building-Block-Bricks-Toys-Kits-Compatible-legoed-with/32820911300.html

Tefral

Thargor wrote: »

Ha, probably Lepin:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Lepin-05035-Star-Wars-Death-Star-3804pcs-Building-Block-Bricks-Toys-Kits-Compatible-legoed-with/32820911300.html

Jaysus... I never knew they existed. Total Clones

Jawgap

Tefral wrote: »

I managed to get the block list and instructions from the builder for the tower so gonna give it a go

Is it possible to share them by PM? or email?

Sleepy

Tefral wrote: »

I managed to get the block list and instructions from the builder for the tower so gonna give it a go

What's the bricklink price look like for it?

Tefral

I've no issue with sharing them via email if someone wants to PM me. I am going to honour the persons wish though and not post the info online.

I haven't had the chance to go through bricklink yet. Was thinking i might put it together Sunday and see how much it comes out at.

There is is 3073 pieces

Pique

3000 pieces for the tower??? The Sat V is only 1700. How is that even possible?

TitianGerm

Tefral wrote: »

There is is 3073 pieces

No wonder it didn't make the final cut. That's a massive amount of pieces compared to the Saturn.

Tefral

Pique wrote: »

3000 pieces for the tower??? The Sat V is only 1700. How is that even possible?

You should see the size of them, loads of them only have one Lego nobble at the top.

Sleepy

It'd be interesting to get the designer files for it and see if some part substitution could take that number down.

Pero_Bueno

Is this gonna be a limited offer ?
It's a good price on amazon ...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LEGO-Ideas-Apollo-Saturn-21309/dp/B06XRXB92G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517684952&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+saturn+v+rocket

Thargor

A good bit cheaper on the Lego Store, its been €120 since launch, no idea why they have it for £130...

https://shop.lego.com/en-IE/LEGO-NASA-Apollo-Saturn-V-21309

Reati

Exactly 120 delivered from lego direct. No its not limited edition.

Hector Savage

Very very dissapointed with this set, so fragile and impossible to put the USA panels on the sides.

You have 2 main rocket pieces being held together by a 2x2 piece ??? wtf .

I have built large lego sets before and they have always been solid and cleverly designed - this I don't know how designed it , but from the booklet maybe it was some kids ??? hmmmm.

Anyway I hope this is not a sign of things to come, perhaps they have moved factories to China .


Terrible terrible set.

So dissapointed.

Reati

Hector Savage wrote: »

Very very dissapointed with this set, so fragile and impossible to put the USA panels on the sides.

You have 2 main rocket pieces being held together by a 2x2 piece ??? wtf .

I have built large lego sets before and they have always been solid and cleverly designed - this I don't know how designed it , but from the booklet maybe it was some kids ??? hmmmm.

Anyway I hope this is not a sign of things to come, perhaps they have moved factories to China .


Terrible terrible set.

So dissapointed.

There is always one.

Hector Savage

Well this one is a bit unusual for me, for logistical reasons (between house moves) I had it sent to the parents in law (we go there once a month) and I don't get much time to build it - so maybe Im rushing a bit each time.
Had some minutes last night and got the panels on , so feels a lot more solid now ....

So will start bag 4 next month

But I should be enjoying it more ...

ozmo

Hector Savage wrote: »

You have 2 main rocket pieces being held together by a 2x2 piece ??? wtf .

Is so you can separate the stages - insert the lander etc - its very secure with both a large socket and clips to hold it - I thought it was very clever.

Hector Savage wrote: »

this I don't know how designed it

It was originally a community project I think - yes two guys - but was taken on and finished by the main lego designers - took years apparently if I remember what i read correctly - I thought the booklet explained it very well and was an nice addition to the set to see the background to the design.

Hector Savage wrote: »

Anyway I hope this is not a sign of things to come, perhaps they have moved factories to China .

No idea what this means - set was designed in Europe - if you are having quality problems with the bricks you should contact them.

Hector Savage wrote: »

Terrible terrible set.So dissapointed.

Probably the best lego set I have at the moment - from a distance you probably would even recognise it was even lego its build is so unusual and solid.

Hotblack Desiato

Got this a few weeks back - still in box - hoping to build it over Easter and might even let the kids help out

Hotblack Desiato

Instructions for the launch tower are here http://thebrickblogger.com/2018/02/lego-apollo-saturn-v-launch-tower-instructions/

Please note that this is a massive model, and although a parts list and building instructions are provided freely, you will need to shop for the necessary parts yourself. You best option to get the parts you don’t already have is BrickLink, the largest online LEGO marketplace. LEGO fans who already built the model share that it includes some rare and discontinued parts, which will make the model very expensive (if you don’t already own the pieces). You may want to play around with the LEGO Digital Designer file of the model to see if you can swap out some of the hard-to-find parts with cheaper alternatives.

Sleepy

In the comments for that article is an estimate of $900 for brick-linking the parts to build it :eek:

uck51js9zml2yt

Mine is still sitting in the box unopened. I need to find time... anyone know where to look ?;)

delly

I've been looking at this set as a Christmas purchase, so recalled that there was a thread on it. The problem is, I don't think I could build it unless it had a display case similar to the below.

fergiesfolly

Got it for Christmas and love it.
Had an idea to display it like this(attached) but need to fine tune it

Reati

fergiesfolly wrote: »

Got it for Christmas and love it.
Had an idea to display it like this(attached) but need to fine tune it

That's a cracking display idea. Let us know how the fine tuned one looks.

wotswattage

I'm looking to get this (late I know), anyone know any shops that still have it in stock? Or even good places to buy online?


Looking online amazon.co.uk have it for €195 but amazon.com is much cheaper at €109 even if you are on the cost of addresspal to have it delivered here from the us. Has anyone bought Lego from the us and had it delivered like that?

Spocker

wotswattage wrote: »

I'm looking to get this (late I know), anyone know any shops that still have it in stock? Or even good places to buy online?


Looking online amazon.co.uk have it for €195 but amazon.com is much cheaper at €109 even if you are on the cost of addresspal to have it delivered here from the us. Has anyone bought Lego from the us and had it delivered like that?

You'll get hit with the customs charge when An Post bring it in. Theres a couple on Adverts if you want to stay local. Try Bricklink for a wider European selection, theres an unopened one in Hungary for €119 + delivery

You could also try eBay Uk

TitianGerm

wotswattage wrote: »

I'm looking to get this (late I know), anyone know any shops that still have it in stock? Or even good places to buy online?


Looking online amazon.co.uk have it for €195 but amazon.com is much cheaper at €109 even if you are on the cost of addresspal to have it delivered here from the us. Has anyone bought Lego from the us and had it delivered like that?

I have one here unopened that I bought direct from Lego when it was launched. Probably not going to build it at this stage so it's there if your interested.

Edit: meant to say I'm not looking to make a profit so I'll let it go for what I paid and we can arrange delivery/collection/postage.

Reati

wotswattage wrote: »

I'm looking to get this (late I know), anyone know any shops that still have it in stock? Or even good places to buy online?


Looking online amazon.co.uk have it for €195 but amazon.com is much cheaper at €109 even if you are on the cost of addresspal to have it delivered here from the us. Has anyone bought Lego from the us and had it delivered like that?

It was still in stock on lego Ireland website like a week ago pity ya just missed it as its gone now.

Thargor

TitianGerm wrote: »

I have one here unopened that I bought direct from Lego when it was launched. Probably not going to build it at this stage so it's there if your interested.

That's a strong candidate for keeping mint in box in the attic...