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Post by Hero on Apr 25, 2014 22:56:00 GMT
That's what I also thought.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 27, 2014 11:07:18 GMT
Had my second visit to a Lego store yesterday. On my first visit I had made 6 'build a minifig' Lego people so this time I decided to use the other unique shop feature: the 'pick a brick' wall. Also, I had had several pints and my mind was imploding with the Brick Lust when within a Brick Temple so I had to buy something.
The 'pick a brick' wall is immense fun. Part of what you are paying for is the experience! It also engages the part of your brain that remembers getting boxes of just bricks as a nipper. You can get a small cup or a large cup and the latter is what you want, really. You then have the challenge of trying to fit as many bricks into it as possible! Which is actually enormous fun to do. I think I did ok and for the £12 cup I definitely get more bricks then a set at that price so very good value. Think I have worked out how to be more efficient next time though!
If you re-use your cup on the next visit you get 75p off your next go.
Later, I shall see what I can build from my cup contents!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Apr 27, 2014 11:19:21 GMT
That sounds magical.
There used to be a Lego shop in Birmingham, sadly it closed. It was always nice to look around but I was never brave enough to buy anything.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 29, 2014 11:21:08 GMT
I have now opened the cup and am most impressed with how much I fit in it. Now to see what I can build only with these parts! The challenge is on.
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Apr 29, 2014 21:05:51 GMT
I remember trying to build a Lego Autobot City when I was 7 or 8. It wasn't very big and I ran out of hinges quite quickly. I think if I ever did the pick-a-brick I'd come away with a cup that was 30% hinges and then have nowhere to put them all.
-Nick
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 29, 2014 21:28:46 GMT
Jonathan built a Lego palace at ASD group tonight.
He has requested Lego baseplates to build on.
To TRU we go on Thursday.
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Post by kayevcee on Apr 30, 2014 8:40:06 GMT
We are all very proud.
-Nick
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Post by Hero on May 1, 2014 22:22:21 GMT
The ever popular Daily Mail is doing a Lego giveaway week starting May 10th.
Saturday 10th: Spider Glider (30302) Sunday 11th: Super Secret Police Enforcer (30282) Monday 12th: Star Wars Imperial Shuttle (30246) Tuesday 13th: Creator Transport Plane (30189) Wednesday 14th: City Police ATV (30228) Thursday 15th: Star Wars ARC-170 StarFighter (30247) Friday 16th: Batman Batwing (30301) Saturday 17th: Batman Tumbler (30300)
Collect from WHSmiths.
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Post by The Doctor on May 1, 2014 22:36:07 GMT
Easy to avoid. Not supporting a paper that hates the poor, the unemployed and the disabled.
In happier news, I had fun building things from the contents of my Pick A Brick Cup though I can see where I went wrong in getting the right bits for viable builds (well for a challenge of building something using only contents of the cup, that is!). I shall be able to plan better...next time!
I built a Death Roller for the Olympic minifigs and a Power Station of Evil from which they can take over the world. Had lots of tiles left over.
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on May 2, 2014 6:38:19 GMT
Not a big fan of that particular paper either, but still cashing in on the free Lego via my inlaws subscription.
In other happier news, The Simpsons minifigs wave has surfaced.
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Post by Bogatan on May 2, 2014 11:50:39 GMT
I scored big time at the car boot sale last Sunday.. Got virtually complete 2010 Hogwarts, Hogwarts Express, Quiditch set, Knights Bus and second smaller Hogwarts set. So basically all the sets and most of the minifigures I was still after.
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Post by Hero on May 2, 2014 12:18:49 GMT
Just out of interest. Do you know if they are complete, or doesn't that matter on account of replacing parts?
On another general question. Has the alternate face expression gimmick on some minifigures been running long? Just discovered that Lord Business has an alternate expression and so do Marty and Doc from the Delorian set.
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Post by Bogatan on May 3, 2014 13:12:29 GMT
Just out of interest. Do you know if they are complete, or doesn't that matter on account of replacing parts? On another general question. Has the alternate face expression gimmick on some minifigures been running long? Just discovered that Lord Business has an alternate expression and so do Marty and Doc from the Delorian set. Was your first question about the Harry Potter I bought? If so I don't think any are complete though the Knight Bus might be, the smaller Hogwarts set doesnt even seem to have been opened, the rest are definitely missing bits but the only parts I care about are two Dementors and Harrys invisibility cloak.. The train is missing a trolley I think, but again it doesnt bother me. I haven't built Hogwarts yet so there could be more missing. As for minifigure heads with 2 faces I think they've been around for ages. At least a decade maybe.
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Post by Hero on May 3, 2014 14:13:30 GMT
Was about the Harry Potter sets yes . Was curious about the 2 faced figures as there seems to be more of them cropping up. I like the feature.
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Post by kayevcee on May 4, 2014 12:10:27 GMT
Lego Shop is now taking orders for the new Sandcrawler, available later this month.It's just shy of 3,300 pieces and is priced at £249.99- only 40% more than the US retail price. beats the 1:1 $:£ ratio they've used in the past for licensed sets, but still an embuggerance. $120 of a difference- if you have one sent from the States it'll cost about $60 in postage and set you back about $100 in CUTA if (when) it gets stopped by customs. Unless you have a good friend going on holiday to the States with an empty suitcase and no plans to fill it, it looks like the local price is what we pay. US shoppers get 50 more loyalty points, too! I know it only represents £2.50 off a future purchase, but it still annoys me! -Nick
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Post by The Doctor on May 4, 2014 13:24:32 GMT
I had thought Lego were beyond such price gouging. Disappointing.
Still bloomin' want one though!
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on May 4, 2014 21:00:25 GMT
I'm not sure that Lego itself is the issue. Their own-brand sets are similarly priced on both sides of the Atlantic, but their licensed stuff is much cheaper in the States. I think the higher cost of international licenses might be a factor. VAT accounts for half the difference, don't forget- in the States you only pay sales tax if you live in the same state as the Lego distribution hub.
-Nick
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Post by Hero on May 7, 2014 6:56:26 GMT
Grabbed some of the Simpsons minifig wave and ended up with Lisa Simpson x2, Mr Burns w/ 3-eyed fish, Ned Flanders, Krusty The Klown, and Scratchy.
BTW. The Lego episode of The Simpsons was terrible.
George is due all her Lego stuff from her parents place in the form of city sets that have stayed together for the best part of two decades. I've cleared a large platform for it all and adding shelves above it to put more up. These are very unique old buildings with a 'preservation order' indeed. We will let the children add to this setup when they are older and weened off Duplo.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 7, 2014 7:15:51 GMT
Bought a set of Simpsons figures. en route.
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Post by blueshift on May 7, 2014 7:19:37 GMT
BTW. The Lego episode of The Simpsons was terrible. Oh no, really? From the previews I did find it really odd they didnt use the actual Lego designs
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Post by Hero on May 7, 2014 9:33:47 GMT
You seem shocked Matt I guess it was easier to animate them that way with the faces.
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Post by Nigel on May 7, 2014 11:30:36 GMT
The first Lego Ideas sets under review have been announced, some of which will please people here. www.toynews-online.biz/news/read/lego-ideas-reveals-first-qualified-projects-of-2014/042311I've got Lego Simpsons Mini-Figures coming into stock shortly (hopefully Friday) if anyone has trouble finding them, though as I've already seen them in several shops, that shouldn't be a problem for people. It looks like I'll be taking a walk to WH Smiths every day next week.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 7, 2014 15:38:26 GMT
Jonathan is very happy with the Lego road base plates that Daddy has found.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 10, 2014 7:30:11 GMT
I have TRU vouchers that expire tomorrow.
I have a £10 TRU giftcard for my birthday
Guess where we're going this morning?
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Post by blueshift on May 10, 2014 8:43:15 GMT
...ASDA???
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 10, 2014 9:36:51 GMT
hahaha. No. Jonathan got the free Spider Glider courtesy of Grandma's Daily Mail voucher. It's the first kit he's built himself from the instructions :-D I finally bought 60061 Airport Fire Truck, and got him 60006 Police Quad Bike. Add in a choc bar to take it over £30. Subtract £5 TRU card voucher. Subtract £10 Birthday TRU Giftcard. £15 paid. Result!
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 10, 2014 21:43:09 GMT
60061 Airport Fire Truck superb. Fun build. Lots of opening hatches. Well worth getting, especially if cheap. Built all 16 Simpsons figures tonight and they're all fab. The Simpsons translate well to the Lego format. Those skirts are a pain to get on Marge and Lisa though. Built two levels of the Daily Bugle tonight while watching Eurovision. All good so far
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Post by Hero on May 10, 2014 23:59:39 GMT
Do you have any swaps of The Simpsons Phil?
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 11, 2014 6:41:15 GMT
No, I bought a complete set from eBay.
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Post by Hero on May 11, 2014 10:27:19 GMT
Will you be also getting the sets?
The Simpson house seemed pretty decent in Pixel Dan's review.
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