All Random Lego chatter!

ShadowHearth · 09-03-2014 4:55pm

Necronomicon wrote: »

That's still only a rumour though, so maybe best not to pin your hopes on it!

I like the Sandcrawler, but it's a hard sell at €299. It's also a really niche vehicle, very limited screen time so isn't as 'iconic' as the likes of the X-Wing or the Imperial Shuttle, so not sure how well it will do.

Maybe not the most "over used :pac:" vehicle, but for me its one of the most coolest looking ones for sure. Maybe I just have a sweet spot for it as its the most coolest thing I remember when I was a child from all SW trilogy. ( and that 4 legged yoke, very impractical and stupid, but boy it looked cool! )

I like Mostly all stuff from original Trilogy, but I cant even remotely understand the mess that are all current SW sets. Those ships ( if you can call them ) are a mess and look all over the place. Where is all that stuff from? I cant remember them from all 6 movies.

Oafley Jones · 09-03-2014 7:00pm

Just finished the ground floor on Town Hall. I can't stress how great the modular line is. They'll always surprise you with techniques that are so inventive they're probably illegal in some southern states in the U.S. Cost is a balls, but if you only ever get one, Smyths do sell Pet shop, and if you wait till a 20pc off sale, you'll get a great build for just over 100 euro.

Necronomicon · 09-03-2014 8:29pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Maybe not the most "over used :pac:" vehicle, but for me its one of the most coolest looking ones for sure. Maybe I just have a sweet spot for it as its the most coolest thing I remember when I was a child from all SW trilogy. ( and that 4 legged yoke, very impractical and stupid, but boy it looked cool! )

I like Mostly all stuff from original Trilogy, but I cant even remotely understand the mess that are all current SW sets. Those ships ( if you can call them ) are a mess and look all over the place. Where is all that stuff from? I cant remember them from all 6 movies.

There's a lot of non-canon SW stuff out there at the moment that doesn't interest me in the slightest. Can't comment on its merits as Lego because I've never looked at it closely enough. I'm an original trilogy snob all the way :pac:

I think there's a lot of good original trilogy stuff out there and coming out. All (or most) of the exclusives in the last few years have been great IMO. The system stuff can be hit and miss, but there's still a lot of good out there.

NinjaTruncs · 09-03-2014 8:43pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Maybe not the most "over used :pac:" vehicle, but for me its one of the most coolest looking ones for sure. Maybe I just have a sweet spot for it as its the most coolest thing I remember when I was a child from all SW trilogy. ( and that 4 legged yoke, very impractical and stupid, but boy it looked cool! )

Do you mean the AT-AT? if so there is one coming out this year, there is also a snowspeeder coming out, you can't have one without the other. Also some new Imperial Star Destroyer's coming out. Could be an expensive lego year for me this year.

GodlessM · 09-03-2014 10:00pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Maybe not the most "over used :pac:" vehicle, but for me its one of the most coolest looking ones for sure. Maybe I just have a sweet spot for it as its the most coolest thing I remember when I was a child from all SW trilogy. ( and that 4 legged yoke, very impractical and stupid, but boy it looked cool! )

I like Mostly all stuff from original Trilogy, but I cant even remotely understand the mess that are all current SW sets. Those ships ( if you can call them ) are a mess and look all over the place. Where is all that stuff from? I cant remember them from all 6 movies.

Some of it is from the expanded universe.

Necronomicon · 09-03-2014 10:49pm

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Just finished the ground floor on Town Hall. I can't stress how great the modular line is. They'll always surprise you with techniques that are so inventive they're probably illegal in some southern states in the U.S. Cost is a balls, but if you only ever get one, Smyths do sell Pet shop, and if you wait till a 20pc off sale, you'll get a great build for just over 100 euro.

I debated for ages about falling down the rabbit hole that is the modulars. I took the dive by picking up the Grand Emporium. While I really liked it, I was unsure about continuing down that road. I eventually took another plunge and got the Fire Brigade. From the moment I clicked the two in together, there was no hope left for me.

Pictures don't do them justice. You have to see two modulars side by side to appreciate how great the line really is. I'm picking them up by order of release, even though Palace Cinema is my most wanted, so I'll be getting the Pet Shop next.

Oafley Jones · 10-03-2014 8:50am

Necronomicon wrote: »

I debated for ages about falling down the rabbit hole that is the modulars. I took the dive by picking up the Grand Emporium. While I really liked it, I was unsure about continuing down that road. I eventually took another plunge and got the Fire Brigade. From the moment I clicked the two in together, there was no hope left for me.

Pictures don't do them justice. You have to see two modulars side by side to appreciate how great the line really is. I'm picking them up by order of release, even though Palace Cinema is my most wanted, so I'll be getting the Pet Shop next.

Of the four I have, Pet Shop is easily the favourite. The way the bay windows are created is brilliant, also think the interior is fairly good.. which is my big problem with GE. Still love the exterior look of it, it's just lacking inside - particularly upstairs. I'm also collecting them in order. PC looks amazing externally, but the interior isn't that great even though there's some very nice detailing. Hate that they use stickers and that limo will be the first time I mod anything from the line.

Need to pick up PR, PC. Hope to brick link Green Grocer (probably my favourite looking modular) and Cafe Corner eventually. Don't like the fan designed market street. Also would like haunted house. And the Simpsons house.... yes I've a problem. I'd be dangerous if I were rich.

Necronomicon · 10-03-2014 9:36am

Yeah, I don't like that limo either. I want to make a couple of modifications on the PC too - mainly replace the window in the theatre with another wall. I'd also like to make a few custom stickers for posters for other films like Star Wars and Indiana Jones (Lego-fied, of course) and have them on rotation with the posters you get with the set.

Oafley Jones · 21-05-2014 2:11pm

Finally got the PC built. Really need to find a better home for them than on a window sill.

ShadowHearth · 21-05-2014 3:46pm

Looks great m8, but be careful as sun will destroy it.

Oafley Jones · 21-05-2014 4:02pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Looks great m8, but be careful as sun will destroy it.

Thanks. Usually have paper or cardboard behind it, but took it away for the photo. Still, that looks terrible as well. Need to get some shelves put up. I'd rather it didn't join my technic in the attic....

gubbie · 29-05-2014 6:26pm

I was wondering if I spend too much time reading things about lego..l and well 3 of my most visited sites are about lego...

I wish I had kids so I could use them as the excuse but then the kids would get in the way of my lego :-/ At least my boyfriend doesn't judge!

JupiterKid · 04-06-2014 10:28pm

Seriously envious of your modular collection Oafley!

I'm planning on buying the Curiosity Mars rover next.

Necronomicon · 05-06-2014 9:18am

JupiterKid wrote: »

Seriously envious of your modular collection Oafley!

I'm planning on buying the Curiosity Mars rover next.

I'd go looking sooner rather than later; it is sold out on shop.lego.com and the aftermarket prices are already starting to rise. There is a used one on adverts.ie for €35 and a new one for €55.

g0g · 05-06-2014 1:37pm

Liking this new architecture set, but once again the price on them seems way too high always! I know the part count is high ish but they're always small pieces!

the-ging · 05-06-2014 4:30pm

Looking forward to this....

http://shop.lego.com/en-IE/MINI-Cooper-10242

ShadowHearth · 05-06-2014 7:30pm

That Mini is just awesome, I watched Brickshow today on it. does not look like its going to be a very big model for 100eu though.

PaddyFagan · 05-06-2014 8:34pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

That Mini is just awesome, I watched Brickshow today on it. does not look like its going to be a very big model for 100eu though.

Yeah. There's a designer video up too, over a thousand pieces they say, but I have to feel that at some level they are pushing up the piece count to justify the price.

Paddy

--

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uvW4Z1QoQA

ShadowHearth · 05-06-2014 8:58pm

PaddyFagan wrote: »

Yeah. There's a designer video up too, over a thousand pieces they say, but I have to feel that at some level they are pushing up the piece count to justify the price.

Paddy

--

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uvW4Z1QoQA

Looks cool, but a bit small. Plus its not cool enough for 84eu.

I might wait out and see if there will be any sales of it.

Arthur Beesley · 21-07-2014 7:50am

Interesting lego story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28367198

lostboy75 · 05-08-2014 3:42pm

http://kotaku.com/very-cool-tiny-custom-lego-mechs-from-builder-brian-ke-1616251282

This just popped up on my phone's home page, will have a better look at it when I get home from work, but me likey

Mc Love · 07-08-2014 5:41pm

Anyone want to visit Springfield?
http://mashable.com/2014/08/07/lego-springfield-simpsons/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link

darrenw5094 · 12-08-2014 2:40am

Anyone know the best site or place to buy some classic 1980-86 Lego?

Interested in all sets from that era, but the postage on eBay ruins the possible purchase.

ShadowHearth · 12-08-2014 2:52pm

darrenw5094 wrote: »

Anyone know the best site or place to buy some classic 1980-86 Lego?

Interested in all sets from that era, but the postage on eBay ruins the possible purchase.

http://www.bricklink.com/browseTree.asp?itemType=S

A lot more choice, but delivery can be steep. Dont forget, we are on Islnad, so all deliveries just load on premium.

darrenw5094 · 12-08-2014 4:37pm

ShadowHearth wrote: »

http://www.bricklink.com/browseTree.asp?itemType=S

A lot more choice, but delivery can be steep. Dont forget, we are on Islnad, so all deliveries just load on premium.

There is a small 80's item on eBay in the US for about $17 and the shipping quote is $40.

After a pm on eBay, the seller said he could ship it for $12.

Dozen Wicked Words · 19-08-2014 1:06pm

Anyone have the Star Wars Ewok Village 10236? My son is looking for it from Santa this year, pricey enough in Smyths/Ken Blacks 300+ euro. Looks good but not sure if it justifies the price. I am trying to persuade him to ask for a couple of decent sized space ships instead, not working so far!

NinjaTruncs · 19-08-2014 1:33pm

Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »

Anyone have the Star Wars Ewok Village 10236? My son is looking for it from Santa this year, pricey enough in Smyths/Ken Blacks 300+ euro. Looks good but not sure if it justifies the price. I am trying to persuade him to ask for a couple of decent sized space ships instead, not working so far!

It should only be 240 in Smyths although that is still pricey. Keep any eye on Amazon it may show up cheaper.

However I would think it's a great play set for kids, mix in a few other smaller sets and there should be hours of fun in it.

Dozen Wicked Words · 19-08-2014 1:37pm

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

It should only be 240 in Smyths although that is still pricey. Keep any eye on Amazon it may show up cheaper.

However I would think it's a great play set for kids, mix in a few other smaller sets and there should be hours of fun in it.

Yeah, thanks, I'll keep an eye out, at least I have a few months to get one, which gives me a better chance of finding one at a reasonable price.

syboit · 06-09-2014 3:44pm

looks like with cheap AT-AT's and garages around at the moment, you can almost guarantee what will show up on adverts.ie next year

NinjaTruncs · 06-09-2014 4:08pm

Someone already had a Garage up on adverts, when they were questions one it they withdrew the ad.

I don't think the AT-AT are at such a low price that they will appear on Adverts just yet, they are only 20-ish cheaper than from LEGO.

All Random Lego chatter!

Comments