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Post by Jim on Nov 14, 2013 23:22:05 GMT
Generally unimpressed with the new City sets; lots of them seem to be retreads of relatively recent sets and Legoland in the 21st Century seems to be an almost literal police state. Employment in law enforcement surely outpaces everything else...
But yes, that fire truck looks nice, though I hope it has some interesting features that we can't tell from the box front.
-Jim
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 15, 2013 13:19:31 GMT
Crime rates are high in Lego City.
Saw a packet feeler in Sainsburgeris today. Felt proud.
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 15, 2013 14:32:12 GMT
Don't forget the sheer number of super-criminals that have been unleashed on Lego city in the last few years. The Joker, Bane, Doctors Octopus and Doom... they'll be outfitting the officers with PATLABORs soon if they've any sense.
-Nick
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Post by legios on Nov 15, 2013 15:13:23 GMT
I would worry about that... Can you imagine what a Special Vehicles Division Two Section Two would be like in a world where the buildings can be fairly easily rebuilt. Their trail of havoc and devastation was bad enough in a Tokyo where rebuilding took time and money... Can you imagine how dysfunctional a LEGO Ota would be...
(That idea is in my head now, I can see a MInifig with a demented grin in a LEGO Ingram in my mind. It is terrifying, terrifying and glorious)
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Post by Jim on Nov 15, 2013 19:20:55 GMT
Don't forget the sheer number of super-criminals that have been unleashed on Lego city in the last few years. The Joker, Bane, Doctors Octopus and Doom... they'll be outfitting the officers with PATLABORs soon if they've any sense. Hmmm, considering the variety of police-themed bricks out there it probably wouldn't be too hard to come up with some Lego City police mecha. One to toss on the pile of projects I'll never get round to. -Jim
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 15, 2013 22:59:05 GMT
I would worry about that... Can you imagine what a Special Vehicles Division Two Section Two would be like in a world where the buildings can be fairly easily rebuilt. Their trail of havoc and devastation was bad enough in a Tokyo where rebuilding took time and money... Can you imagine how dysfunctional a LEGO Ota would be... (That idea is in my head now, I can see a MInifig with a demented grin in a LEGO Ingram in my mind. It is terrifying, terrifying and glorious) You're welcome. I'm surprised none of those are actually Police Lego themed. Seems like a missed opportunity -Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 16, 2013 11:36:07 GMT
I demand space police!
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 17, 2013 0:15:05 GMT
They did Space Police in 2010. It was exclusive to Argos and Amazon in the UK, if I recall.
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 17, 2013 18:06:27 GMT
Really? That sailed completely under my radar!
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 17, 2013 19:31:52 GMT
2009 and 2010. I stand corrected.It wasn't long after the collapse of Woolworths and before the rise of Smyths- Toys'r'us were the only game in town with a significant shelf presence and they didn't stock it. I don't think John Lewis had it either. The only time I saw any was in Denmark. -Nick
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Post by Jim on Nov 17, 2013 19:35:22 GMT
There are some fun looking sets in there. I like the Lunar Limo.
-Jim
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 17, 2013 21:30:10 GMT
They look like fun.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 18, 2013 14:45:54 GMT
I am technically banned from Lego for a while due to backlog acquired in sales but I had to have the City and Star Wars Advent Calendars! They gave such joy the last two years! It's a tradition! Usually the City one is best but I could not have one without the other!
*hides*
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 18, 2013 19:31:00 GMT
I am planning on picking up the City one at the least, not sure whether the budget will stretch to the Star Wards one.
Today when I came home from the shops I had a LEGO Man from Series 11 in my bag.
</Rutger Haur voice> "A LEGO Man? A LEGO Po-lice Man?" <\Rutger Haur Voice>
I do love the S11 bobby - love that he has an old-fashioned truncheon instead of a Baton, and his walrus moustache is fantastic. He has been elected to senior instructor at my LEGO Police academy.
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 21, 2013 17:12:48 GMT
Since it was down to £16 in ASDA I finally cracked and bought a new droid Tank to replace the one the Minifigs, and especially the Jango Fett, went AWOL from.
You know what will happen now.....
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 21, 2013 17:14:37 GMT
If you're looking for either of the Jabba sets there's some decent deals floating around at the moment. Sail Barge for me Sat if they're still going then.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 21, 2013 19:28:22 GMT
It's down to £75 in John Lewis (loads of cheap Lego in there right now) but I must pass for now after blowing my load on Doctor Who stuff.
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 21, 2013 20:13:00 GMT
I did fancy the Sail Barge but as I've just had roughly the price of one issued as a ransom demand from customs, I think I shall have to pass as well.
-Nick
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 22, 2013 0:18:10 GMT
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Post by Jim on Nov 22, 2013 0:57:24 GMT
Beasts not doing much for me, but I like Lavertus' Twin Blade and Rogon's Rock Flinger looks kind of fun.
-Jim
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 22, 2013 9:11:13 GMT
They look fine, but I still stick with the monthly Chima minifig mag for my dose of beasts.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 22, 2013 19:12:25 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 22, 2013 19:56:54 GMT
Advent Calendars are a third off in Sainsburgeries. If only I had waited one more week!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 23, 2013 8:52:42 GMT
Sail Barge ordered!
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 23, 2013 9:17:38 GMT
I got your text about the advent calendars, Ralph. I'm not going back to the wild hinterlands of Oldbury any time soon, but if I get a day to myself I might head back there and see if there are any left.
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 23, 2013 10:23:18 GMT
Jealous beyond rational thought!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAMN YOU PHIL!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 23, 2013 10:51:03 GMT
The Winter Lego Lust may be upon me!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 26, 2013 7:41:12 GMT
Yup, it is.
Jabba's sail barge build goes very well. Mega fun kit. Love how the deck panels at the back are made and love the nose/cannon that has so annoyed other reviewers.
Might have spent £90 on another set last night too..
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 28, 2013 17:46:52 GMT
Star Wars Lego Advent acquired from Asda for £18ish. First time I've even seen one in store.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 1, 2013 8:27:43 GMT
Lego advent time again:
Day 1
Star Wars: R5-F7 City: Policeman with Mugs
A win on both today!
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