LEGO [Archive] - Ozformers Transformers Club of Australia (otca.com.au)

MV75

29th May 2008, 10:42 AM

Alright, time for another dedicated LEGO thread.

Todays sighting, I saw some "fan created" sets at toyworld. They looked to be direct imports from not LEGO Australia as they were mostly what appeared to be scandanavian (I think) writing on them. They were some sort of space skull set. Pretty cool, and $59 or so.

Ah, there we go:

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10192&cn=245

But the box I saw had a lot more on the front of it than what is in that picture. EDIT: Unless it was the back of the box I was thinking of. :) Either way, much cheaper than the lego store.
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roller

29th May 2008, 10:44 AM

when i was stationed in Singapore, they had a LEGO cable car, it technically could work as a real cable car, but they kept it on display for safety reasons

TheDirtyDigger

29th May 2008, 10:46 AM

Cool MV!:cool:
That Space Skull ship could easily be modded into a DC Brainiac too.

Kyle

29th May 2008, 05:06 PM

On my to buy list:

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=852293&cn=473

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=5618&cn=473

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=852272&cn=473

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7888&cn=39

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7886&cn=39

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7884&cn=39

TheDirtyDigger

30th May 2008, 10:30 PM

Nice Kyle. Awesome Chess set and I dig the Batman stuff. Mainly the Tumbler and the Harley fig.

Kyle

31st May 2008, 12:18 AM

Still saving up. These'll burn a big hole in my wallet. :p

Verno

31st May 2008, 04:29 PM

Speaking of Lego, look what I bought this morning :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220241031109&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012

kup

6th June 2008, 02:14 PM

Speaking of Lego, look what I bought this morning :D

220241031109

I can't see what it is for some reason, even though I have typed in the auction number.

gamblor916

6th June 2008, 09:11 PM

Build a mech

www.brickcommander.com/DA-Frameset.htm

cygnus

10th June 2008, 07:56 PM

kyle... those new batman lego can now be found in myer, target, djs...
but still no sight of the jokers set. :(

Kyle

10th June 2008, 08:11 PM

kyle... those new batman lego can now be found in myer, target, djs...
but still no sight of the jokers set. :(

They're in our stores now?! Awesome!!!

(My poor poor wallet...)

TheDirtyDigger

10th June 2008, 08:17 PM

I sighted the Joker set at Target.

Kyle

10th June 2008, 08:30 PM

Guess I'll have some unexpected spending... (so soon)

Don't know if I'm happy or sad. :o

cygnus

10th June 2008, 09:32 PM

I sighted the Joker set at Target.

Really? (the $79.99 set?)
So far the price is same as the price on Lego.com of Australia
Just hope there s a big sale soon...(though still can't bit the US price.):mad:

Kyle

11th June 2008, 03:26 PM

Local Target had none yesterday and Myer Booragoon had none today. Perth is behind (once again)... :o

Kyle

13th June 2008, 02:29 PM

Myer and Kmart at Booragoon had none as of Wednesday. Target Bullcreek had none last night. Target Vic Park had none, but TRU Cannington had 3 of the 4 new sets and no Joker Icecream Truck/Batman Tumbler. :( It looked more like they hadn't received any instead of sold out. Can't wait to have it... :p

Batman Buggy with Mr Freeze: 17.99
Robin Scuba thing with Penguin Submarine: 34.99
Batcycle with big Harley Quinn vehicle: 49.99

jaydisc

18th June 2008, 08:57 PM

New Lego Death Star discovered in the lego website's cache. Comes with 24 minifigs and looks totally awesome!

blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/06/new-lego-deaths.html

MV75

23rd June 2008, 04:16 PM

That's nothing, now this:

gizmodo.com/5018606/750000+brick-kennedy-space-center-is-the-mother-of-all-lego-models

Is freaking awesome.
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jaydisc

23rd June 2008, 04:23 PM

Very impressive, as is the football stadium, but those aren't production kits.

Kyle

24th June 2008, 01:25 PM

Just picked up the free 2008 Lego catalog from Target this morning. Fxxk! Way too many good stuff in there. The new Mars Mission big combiner ship and robots are very very tempting.

Sam

24th June 2008, 01:38 PM

By the way, are any of you guys part of the LEGO Club? It's 15 bucks lifetime membership, just renew once every year at no cost.

You get a small booklet each quarter of every year, and usually at least 1 issue each year will come with a small LEGO set and the year's catalog. I reckon it's a good deal considering that it's lifetime membership.

Kyle

24th June 2008, 01:54 PM

Very good deal! I really should join. :)

Kyle

24th June 2008, 04:25 PM

This vid is kinda awesome (turn on the volume) :)

http://gizmodo.com/5017950/galactic-empire-cloning-stormtroopers-in-lego-factory

TheDirtyDigger

24th June 2008, 04:38 PM

Very good deal! I really should join. :)

+1

In other news a VERY special set is coming out at a certain retailer at a very good price for what it is.

Don't want to say more in public for fear of motherless, soul-destroying scalpers.

PM me if you want details.

Kyle

24th June 2008, 04:44 PM

PM'd :p

Borgeman

24th June 2008, 07:38 PM

now that images can be placed in posts again, i made this on lego digital designer:

file for anyone to explore on LDD:
http://download.yousendit.com/5DB4EFF909301A1F (http://download.yousendit.com/5DB4EFF909301A1F)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/LDDScreenShot2.png

WIP pic to see the inside a bit better:
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/LDDScreenShot3.png

George

jaydisc

24th June 2008, 08:05 PM

I just saw the motorized At-At for the first time in a shop. VERY cool. $224 it scanned at.

jaydisc

25th June 2008, 07:00 PM

The Lego Secret Vault: Lego Secret Vault Contains All Sets In History (http://gizmodo.com/5018990/lego-secret-vault-contains-all-sets-in-history)

Fungal Infection

25th June 2008, 07:26 PM

The sight of some of those old skool Lego sets took me back 20 years..... *memories.......*

piratescratch

27th June 2008, 02:51 PM

New City Coast Guard sets are out at K-Mart Chadstone.

Picked myself this today; 7738 Coast Guard Helicopter & Life Raft.

It's a lot bigger then I expected, I've only seen pictures of this on the Lego websites. Took me a good hour to build, fun construction, annoying stickers, so yeah the usual Lego affair. I think it looks absolutely brilliant, I love the doors and the automatic winch system is pretty neat.

At the moment it's just sitting on top of my stack of music CD's and computer games on my computer desk shelf. I have to make some room for it.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6185/96542641nx4.jpg

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/448/82942490gr0.jpg

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/3962/88710083dk7.jpg

jaydisc

27th June 2008, 04:52 PM

LEGO EVAC!!!!!!!!!

llamatron

27th June 2008, 07:33 PM

Has anyone found the new Castle sets yet? I saw them in the Big-W toy sale catalogue but have yet to find them. Anyway, if anyone does come across them please post prices.

liegeprime

27th June 2008, 08:34 PM

LEGO EVAC!!!!!!!!!

THat's what first came to my mind when I saw hit hehehehe! kudos!:D:D
Im so gonna get that. sigh. I might have to set up my Lego town in the other room now, theres not enough "build space" in the TF room anymore:(:(

BTW im sure this was posted somewhere in the old board but just to re-promote:D TFs and Lego combined this guy is freaking amazingly talented! Just sharing...

http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/1356

MV75

27th June 2008, 08:43 PM

Has anyone found the new Castle sets yet? I saw them in the Big-W toy sale catalogue but have yet to find them. Anyway, if anyone does come across them please post prices.

Yea, saw a whole heap today. I'm not interested in them though, so I didn't look at the prices, which would be pre-sale. But there was a boat, a catapult thing, and man, a bunch of other stuff with the orcs and stuff. So they are there.
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TheDirtyDigger

27th June 2008, 09:39 PM

That Evac chopper looks pretty crap to me in that there's hardly any building to be done. Lots of the big pieces are just big single pieces.
What happened to the actual building part of Lego?

piratescratch

27th June 2008, 11:34 PM

Has anyone found the new Castle sets yet? I saw them in the Big-W toy sale catalogue but have yet to find them. Anyway, if anyone does come across them please post prices.

I'm really stoked for the new Castle sets, I've been waiting for them for quite a while now and knowing that Big W will be stocking them for the big toy sale makes me extremely happy.

Defintely getting 7038: Troll Assault Wagon set for the adorable green ogre which is getting lured by the chicken leg hung over its head. The other set from the new Castle series I'm currently contemplating over is 7037: Tower Raid.

Other then those the only other future Lego sets I'm waiting for is probably 7676: Republic Attack Gunship from the Star Wars series. No release date yet though. Also 10188: Death Star set would be a dream to own but at $399.99USD (god I don't even want to think what price we'd be paying for it) I really can't justify such a price, maybe when I'm rich and not a poor poor student.

That Evac chopper looks pretty crap to me in that there's hardly any building to be done. Lots of the big pieces are just big single pieces.
What happened to the actual building part of Lego?

It looks quite seamless from the image but there is quite a lot of building to be had. The only real big specialized piece was the tail end, the rest of the helicopter are made from smaller pieces that were split up into four big seperate bags.

I know some Lego fans are disliking the whole specialized pieces in the newer sets. Lego sets are ending up looking more like models due to that and to be frank I like that. I dig them specialized pieces.

MV75

28th June 2008, 12:05 AM

I'm actually looking forward to lay-buying this next thursday at bigw:

http://creator.lego.com/en-us/Products/Structures/4996.aspx

It looks quite seamless from the image but there is quite a lot of building to be had. The only real big specialized piece was the tail end, the rest of the helicopter are made from smaller pieces that were split up into four big seperate bags.

I know some Lego fans are disliking the whole specialized pieces in the newer sets. Lego sets are ending up looking more like models due to that and to be frank I like that. I dig them specialized pieces.

Don't worry. Mr Digger has just forgotten about the large single bits and other set specific pieces that even vintage sets had. :D
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Golden Phoenix

28th June 2008, 12:21 AM

Defintely getting 7038: Troll Assault Wagon set for the adorable green ogre which is getting lured by the chicken leg hung over its head
That has got to be one of the funniest things Lego has done in a set. And I have to get my hands on it purely for that reason

Other then those the only other future Lego sets I'm waiting for is probably 7676: Republic Attack Gunship from the Star Wars series. No release date yet though. Also 10188: Death Star set would be a dream to own but at $399.99USD (god I don't even want to think what price we'd be paying for it) I really can't justify such a price, maybe when I'm rich and not a poor poor student.
I know your pain. Transformers + Lego + Video Games + Anime + Women all adds up on a small budget....
But the Star Wars sets are starting to scare me. I couldn't stand the Clone Wars Anakin figure that came out recently. And some of the others ain't looking to great either. Except for maybe the clones and aliens

I know some Lego fans are disliking the whole specialized pieces in the newer sets. Lego sets are ending up looking more like models due to that and to be frank I like that. I dig them specialized pieces.
The occasional specialized piece is ok. But not like a whole set of them. Once it gets to a certain point then you loose the Lego-ness of the model. Thats one of the things I like about them, that you make them from basic parts and can break them up and build other things.

STL

28th June 2008, 12:47 AM

Gah! Must. Stay. Away. From. This. Thread. Temptation. Too. Great.

Kyle

28th June 2008, 10:35 AM

I couldn't wait and grabbed a full set of the new castle stuff when they were first available on ebay a few months ago... :o

The troll warship is awesome! So is the knight on dragon.

The troll battle wheel has been available locally in TRU for a while, and is an exclusive.

Am tempted to order a few more of the Skeletons battle pack from lego.com

Verno

28th June 2008, 10:42 AM

http://www.kmart.com.au/catalogue/20080703/small.asp?PageNumber=30

Nuff Said! :D

Golden Phoenix

28th June 2008, 12:10 PM

Gah! Must. Stay. Away. From. This. Thread. Temptation. Too. Great.

Come to the Brick side. You know you want to!

OMG (http://www.kmart.com.au/catalogue/20080703/large.asp?Keyword=&PageNumber=30)
No freaking way.
I really wish I had the money to get that Millennium Falcon.

llamatron

28th June 2008, 12:20 PM

Oh wow I had no idea that the Troll Battle Wheel was out here yet!

Is it still easily available at TRU? Price?

TheDirtyDigger

28th June 2008, 02:15 PM

Don't worry. Mr Digger has just forgotten about the large single bits and other set specific pieces that even vintage sets had.

They did not! That's my argument.:p

The occasional specialized piece is ok. But not like a whole set of them. Once it gets to a certain point then you loose the Lego-ness of the model. Thats one of the things I like about them, that you make them from basic parts and can break them up and build other things.

Totally.

I'm waiting for is probably 7676: Republic Attack Gunship

Ahhh cool. Now I can see why the price of the first one has come down from being around $5-600 on the secondary market to around a more reasonable $200. This is one I'll definitely be getting...along with the AT Te and the V19 Torrent. Looks awesome....all of them.:)

TheDirtyDigger

28th June 2008, 04:58 PM

Time for some collection pics....
I'll show you mine if you show me yours!
Got more not shown including...
-Death Star
-NXT Mindstorms Robot
-UCS Vader's Tie + AT-ST
-Star Destroyer (Normal one not UCS)
-Jabba's Barge
-Sith Infiltrator (second one) and Slave-1 (Boba not Jango)
-Every single Batman set so far except Killer Croc one and latest Joker one
-Every Indy and Speed Racer set
-2 Most recent electric Train sets
-Latest Train Station
-Latest big Castle
-

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3508/legozb3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5751/lego4ry5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5053/lego5fq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/4184/lego1xh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/264/lego2of1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/5539/lego3ek5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1895/lego6dp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5342/lego8dp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4835/lego7gc5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/1222/lego9ga1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/17/lego10it1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And some other MISB stuff I don't have the space for until I move into more spacious lodgings...

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/6140/misbpu5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Verno

29th June 2008, 09:56 AM

Mmmmm....

Seeing those set up makes me wish I had all mine put together instead of stored.

I've got all the Ice Planet 2002 stuff, Insectoids and Western all put away in their boxes.

Only things I've got set up are Yoda and the UCS Star Destroyer.

And about 100 BW figures :p

jaydisc

29th June 2008, 11:11 AM

The Millennium Falcon will be mine.

Kyle

29th June 2008, 07:13 PM

Mighty impressive DD. All those classic space sets man oh man...

Kyle

29th June 2008, 07:16 PM

Oh wow I had no idea that the Troll Battle Wheel was out here yet!

Is it still easily available at TRU? Price?

I saw them at Morely TRU about 5 weeks ago and Cannington TRU about 2 weeks ago. Can't remember the price, but I think it was about the same as the AUD price on Lego.com

jaydisc

29th June 2008, 08:50 PM

That Death Star play set is now available on shop.lego.com (http://shop.lego.com/ByAge/Product.aspx?p=10188&cn=100007&d=100001). The price is AU$399.

STL

29th June 2008, 11:47 PM

The Millennium Falcon will be mine.

I think I've been seduced by the Dark Side too. :eek:

Verno

29th June 2008, 11:53 PM

There are going to be some very broke but very happy people come Thursday.

Fungal Infection

3rd July 2008, 06:57 PM

Anyone know whether this has been released in Australia yet:

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7644&cn=474

Sam

3rd July 2008, 07:22 PM

As far as I know, not yet.

I checked Myer, Target, K-Mart, and TRU.

Haven't checked Big W or David Jones though. Might do that tomorrow.

Kyle

4th July 2008, 07:55 AM

The 2008 Lego catalog for Aust (the printed one) says September.

TheDirtyDigger

4th July 2008, 11:29 AM

Anyone know whether this has been released in Australia yet:

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7644&cn=474

WHOAH!!!:eek:

Sexy!:cool: Love that platform it's on as well. Think I'm gunna make some platforms for my vintage sets to solve some space problems.

liegeprime

4th July 2008, 02:29 PM

From BIg W, Only wish they had the ones Kmart ( Coast guard sets) is having on sale. NOw Ill have to go back to Kmart to layby those next payday... oh well

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Newpurchase001.jpg

missed out on the New police prison station was going to layby it... the fact that the line for the layby counter reaches to the front of the store after snaking from the sides of the store tells me .... NAh... to many moms laybying stuff. Wheew!

MV75

4th July 2008, 02:35 PM

WHOAH!!!:eek:

Sexy!:cool: Love that platform it's on as well. Think I'm gunna make some platforms for my vintage sets to solve some space problems.

You could always give me one of those Galaxy Commanders to free up some space......:cool:
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piratescratch

4th July 2008, 04:23 PM

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/9971/49493185kv2.jpg

Dropped by Big W yesterday for their toy sale to pick up one of the new Castle sets. I ended up just only grabbing 7038 Troll Assault Wagon, I was planning on picking up 7037 Tower Raid but in the end I talked myself out of it, I don't know if I really want it or not.

Main reason why I wanted 7038 Troll Assault Wagon was for the adorable ogre and the chicken leg bait thing. Quick and easy build. No stickers hooray. I must admit though the assualt wagon feels a bit "empty" underneath, I guess that's my only gripe with the set really. Other then that I'm very happy with the purchase.

liegeprime

4th July 2008, 04:29 PM

oooh saw that set PS, love the ogre figure, but thats the only thing I want from the sets, the creature, sigh. guess will wait in ebay for it.

jaydisc

4th July 2008, 08:36 PM

The 2008 Lego catalog for Aust (the printed one) says September.

Hmmm... Where does one get this catalog?

STL

4th July 2008, 09:06 PM

Hmmm... Where does one get this catalog?

+1! Me STL want one too.

Kyle

4th July 2008, 09:34 PM

I got this year's one from Target. They can be found at the Lego section in Kmart and Toyworld too. But as they are free they tend to go fast.

jaydisc

4th July 2008, 09:37 PM

I got this year's one from Target. They can be found at the Lego section in Kmart and Toyworld too. But as they are free they tend to go fast.

By the way, are any of you guys part of the LEGO Club? It's 15 bucks lifetime membership, just renew once every year at no cost.

You get a small booklet each quarter of every year, and usually at least 1 issue each year will come with a small LEGO set and the year's catalog. I reckon it's a good deal considering that it's lifetime membership. (emphasis mine)

I'm joinin'. Grabbed the app last time I was at Kmart.

TheDirtyDigger

5th July 2008, 09:47 AM

You could always give me one of those Galaxy Commanders to free up some space......:cool:

I.........could.

From Fungal (thanks again Sam) the base in the middle and from alcohol, the two landing platforms either side.

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/5730/fungaltl8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

jaydisc

5th July 2008, 12:29 PM

Aliens APC (http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2008/07/daily-lego-alie.html)

Thanatos

5th July 2008, 06:32 PM

Well I got some Lego for the first time in over 7 years today, because of the sales. (See Non-TF thread)

Made me think about the good times I used to have with my old lego. Now I have it all, and some instructions but definately not all of them.

Are there any places to find old instructions?

TheDirtyDigger

5th July 2008, 06:55 PM

www.peeron.com

The only place to find Lego instructions and inventory.

Thanatos

5th July 2008, 06:57 PM

Ah good work TDD, thank you muchly :D

Golden Phoenix

5th July 2008, 10:37 PM

Hmmm... Where does one get this catalog?

You could probably get one from David Jones in the City. Ask for one at the toy section counter. They usually stash them under that and they just gather dust because not many people know about them

Kyle

5th July 2008, 10:43 PM

Saw the Town Plan today at Myer reduced from $200 to $160, while Lego.com is selling it for $250! :eek:
Very very tempted... :p

STL

6th July 2008, 01:09 AM

Saw the Town Plan today at Myer reduced from $200 to $160, while Lego.com is selling it for $250! :eek:
Very very tempted... :p

Really? I thought it was too expensive. I really want one. My lil sister and I love these type of sets. Might have to go back and layby a set. She'll love it.

jaydisc

6th July 2008, 01:11 AM

So is anyone trying to build TFs with Legos? Which Lego genres do you think provide the best raw materials?

Kyle

6th July 2008, 01:21 AM

Really? I thought it was too expensive. I really want one. My lil sister and I love these type of sets. Might have to go back and layby a set. She'll love it.

Yep, still $250 on Lego.com:

http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10184

Have to say Myer's no deposit lay-by before December was very very attractive. But I couldn't spare the money, and the Myer I went to had heaps in stock so I just left it.

I also almost bought this from Target today but will wait for the sale: :p

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3831&cn=355&d=70

So is anyone trying to build TFs with Legos? Which Lego genres do you think provide the best raw materials?

Haven't made any attempt. The Exo-force sets seem to provide good joints and some of the Ferrei racing sets have many red bricks for Optimus Prime... :p

liegeprime

6th July 2008, 01:57 AM

So is anyone trying to build TFs with Legos? Which Lego genres do you think provide the best raw materials?

Um have you seen this jay? this guy is AWESOME! :D:D
http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/1356.

If I have his same vision insight and inspiration to do what he does I'd be grinning at myself everytime - that is until someone slaps a straqightjacket on me...:P

liegeprime

6th July 2008, 02:05 AM

TheDirtyDigger

6th July 2008, 08:00 AM

Really? I thought it was too expensive. I really want one. My lil sister and I love these type of sets. Might have to go back and layby a set. She'll love it.

Town Plan is an awesome set. One of the best city sets ever IMO. I'm gunna go the hunt for one today.

So is anyone trying to build TFs with Legos? Which Lego genres do you think provide the best raw materials?

I haven't made a custom for an age and a lot of my bricks are tied up in production sets at the moment so I probably wont for a while, but the best TF Lego I have seen so far was a set of Predacons that all transformed individually and also formed Predaking just like the real guys do. I was stunned by the quality and beauty of it all.

Kyle

6th July 2008, 11:29 AM

Kyle: Do all Myer branches carry the Town plan thingie? Im really keen on getting one. Missed out on laybying the Cafe corner set (saw one in Myer Parramatta months ago during a meet) coz I wasnt thinking. Didn't cross my mind - you can "layby the thing", DUH!..... I was stupidly thinking at that time - YOU DONT HAVE $250!!! PUT IT DOWN ... NOW!

Just to be clear this the one with the town hall, fountain, cinema and local gas station/carwash isnt it?

Yep it's the box with Lego founder's Grandson on the cover. Not sure if all Myer branches carry it, I've only seen it in the Perth city Myer so far. They had roughly 30 (could have been more).

I actually never saw Cafe Corner/Market Street in Perth Myer, instead saw one of them (can't remember which) in Perth city David Jones a few months ago. They still had 2 boxes left there yesterday at $250. I can remember the price but cannot remember if it was Cafe Corner or Market Street (have very poor memory... :o ).

Town Plan is an awesome set. One of the best city sets ever IMO. I'm gunna go the hunt for one today.

This set is so tempting... :D

I haven't made a custom for an age and a lot of my bricks are tied up in production sets at the moment so I probably wont for a while, but the best TF Lego I have seen so far was a set of Predacons that all transformed individually and also formed Predaking just like the real guys do. I was stunned by the quality and beauty of it all.

What I find is... as a kid all the sets bought by my parents would eventually be disassembled into a big box and I would have wild fun with all the parts building all sorts of stuff. But now as a grown up when I go buy my own kits, I tend to buy the sets for their designs and appreciate them more. So I now prefer to build them and leave them and far less reluctant to use these sets for parts. And I don't really have much time to be creative again anyway... :o

jaydisc

6th July 2008, 11:40 AM

What I find is... as a kid all the sets bought by my parents would eventually be disassembled into a big box and I would have wild fun with all the parts building all sorts of stuff. But now as a grown up when I go buy my own kits, I tend to buy the sets for their designs and appreciate them more. So I now prefer to build them and leave them and far less reluctant to use these sets for parts. And I don't really have much time to be creative again anyway... :o

I had the same phenomenon as a kid. As an adult, I now buy sets that I like for the sets, but I do envisage them all eventually getting thrown into the same vat, but I'll always save the instruction in case I do want to revisit something.

Golden Phoenix

6th July 2008, 12:13 PM

So is anyone trying to build TFs with Legos? Which Lego genres do you think provide the best raw materials?

I made one a while ago. Based on on Cybertron Starscream
Gallery (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=112653)
Entered it into a competition, but got knocked out because I was in with another awesome one.
but that was ages ago. I haven't had time to build anything myself recently.
Last thing I built was this (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=175043), and that was 2 years ago.

jaydisc

6th July 2008, 12:18 PM

Wow! They're both awesome. It looks like some Bionicle parts. What else?

liegeprime

6th July 2008, 12:58 PM

Hmmm it just occured to me that bionicle parts could be used to make "custom Quintessons hehehe..... what with all the horror looking masks:D

Fungal Infection

6th July 2008, 07:22 PM

Anyone know an insider at Target who knows whether Lego will be discounted like K-mart's 20% off promotion, for their big sale? My local has a few items I want but I'm not going to pay full price if I know Target will have them reduced for the sale. Hopefully the new Mars Missions will be out in time for the sale.

jaydisc

6th July 2008, 07:28 PM

** shoves TF76 forward **

Page 42 (http://target.dynamiccatalogue.com.au/portal/dynamiccatalogue?CatalogueID=1186099349606&pageview=two&gotopage=42) shows some specific Lego stuff, but it's unclear if there will be a blanket discount.

Golden Phoenix

6th July 2008, 11:15 PM

Wow! They're both awesome. It looks like some Bionicle parts. What else?

They are both made of just Bionicle parts. They were for competitions

STL

7th July 2008, 12:32 AM

Last thing I built was this (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=175043), and that was 2 years ago.

That's pretty darn cool.

I too remember the wonder of building stuff from random lego pieces. For me, my fondest memories were building pirate ships. My parents couldn't afford to buy me those sets in my youth so i compensated by using my imagination and it was a heap of fun.

I'm surprised no one here has bought that Takara lego-ish Prime though given all the lego enthusiasts here.

Kyle

7th July 2008, 12:44 AM

You mean the "Diablock" Prime? :p

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=955

Verno

7th July 2008, 07:50 PM

Golden Phoenix

7th July 2008, 07:56 PM

I can highly recommend the UCS Falcon. Took me 3 days to build, mainly cos I didn't take the time to organize the 5100+ pieces to begin with which would have saved a lot of time.

But a heck of a lot of fun. Looks great. Weighs more than a 6 year old.

Man I want that thing. I just don't have the $750 or so it is currently going for. Let alone the One Grand regular price for it....

Verno

7th July 2008, 09:05 PM

I know what you mean. I'm not actually working atm so I had to bite the bullet with this one but as you point out 1k is a lot so the $775 is all that sweeter temptation.

Fungal Infection

9th July 2008, 10:12 PM

Myer has 20% off all Legos at the moment so those of you thinking about the Town Plan set, its $160 during the sale ($200 regular price). Sales ends 13th July if I recall correctly. Plenty in stock at Myer Bankstown.

jaydisc

9th July 2008, 10:28 PM

Plenty at Northland

liegeprime

9th July 2008, 10:55 PM

ooooh nice to know that, hope my nearby myers ( Blacktown and Parra) has the Town set, Id have to put it on layby!, I need a town hall and cinema for me town coz Im too lazy to make my own from lots of the left over bricks I still have. Plus my artistic talent on making stuff with lego kinda dissapeared somehow as I aged.... :(:(

STL

10th July 2008, 12:31 AM

I saw the Eiffel tower too the other day. I so want it. I'm going to put the Town set on layby for my lil sister. I would love to grab all the wonders of the world too and form a massive battle scene. It'd be freaking sweet. But alas, that's a dream. :rolleyes:

jaydisc

10th July 2008, 12:20 PM

Although it's a bit pricey, you should look to Lego to grant you the "scenes" you've been looking for.

jaydisc

11th July 2008, 12:01 AM

This guy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaye-lego/2528866092/) makes some incredible, articulated Mechs

STL

11th July 2008, 09:30 AM

This guy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaye-lego/2528866092/) makes some incredible, articulated Mechs
Very nice. I've got some Exo-Force, I might see what I can come up with.

jaydisc

11th July 2008, 09:54 AM

I built the Motorized Lego AT-AT last night!

Disclaimer: This is the first Lego set I've build since a kid, or as a teenager while babysitting another kid.

What a blast!!!!! This thing is awesome! It's a great combination of Technics (the engingeand moving legs), space lego (angle/wing pieces) and very creative uses (shovels for guns).

The walking motion is fantastic! Just like the movie. There's a step... pause... step... pause. I wish I had a to-scale Snowspeeder that it could crush. The head also moves as part of the sequence.

How many times does everyone pause in the middle of building a set while swearing that the required piece isn't there!!?!?!?! I kept pondering how I was going to call Lego because they shorted me! But of course, it always shows up. Actually though, I did get an incorrectly colored lower torso, so I will write them.

Again, first set in a while, but what memories it brought back and it might be tied to recent TF QC issues, but compared to Hasbro, what quality this brand exudes!!!! Brilliant design, no QC issues, along with incredible ideals of creativity, and smart use of brand alignment (Star Wars).

Don't get me wrong, I love my TFs, but Legos f@#$%^ng rule!

Verno

11th July 2008, 10:07 AM

Actually if you go to the Customer Service page on the LEGO website, you can order the missing pieces from your set free of charge I believe.

MV75

11th July 2008, 11:54 AM

How many times does everyone pause in the middle of building a set while swearing that the required piece isn't there!!?!?!?! I kept pondering how I was going to call Lego because they shorted me! But of course, it always shows up. Actually though, I did get an incorrectly colored lower torso, so I will write them.

All the time. :)

Yea, I also thought that I got an incorrectly coloured bit with my imperial dropship, but I found that I had used the wrong coloured bit elsewhere and it was just a mix up on my part, because with the sets these days, I have trouble of distinguishing grey from black in the instructions. The black should be black, not just a darker grey shade.
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Golden Phoenix

11th July 2008, 01:46 PM

How many times does everyone pause in the middle of building a set while swearing that the required piece isn't there!!?!?!?! I kept pondering how I was going to call Lego because they shorted me! But of course, it always shows up. Actually though, I did get an incorrectly colored lower torso, so I will write them.

I have found with my past experiences that Lego is the best company to deal with when it comes to replacement parts.
I found that a couple of my parts broke, shot of an email and they said they were sorry about the parts breaking, so they would sent me new ones. and these were for sets that were 5 or 6 years old.
I asked once if they were going to give away or release a Bionicle mask piece (the Vahi for anyone who knows). They said they weren't going to release it down here, but sent me one anyway.
They are really really generous.

Lego f@#$%^ng rule!
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Are you going to get any more?

STL

11th July 2008, 10:37 PM

All the time. :)

Yea, I also thought that I got an incorrectly coloured bit with my imperial dropship, but I found that I had used the wrong coloured bit elsewhere and it was just a mix up on my part, because with the sets these days, I have trouble of distinguishing grey from black in the instructions. The black should be black, not just a darker grey shade.

+1 It's hell sometimes, especially under yellow/orange light.

For the more experienced Lego Buyers here, I've bit the bullet and decided to start collecting lego too to, as Jaydisc says, grant me the "scenes" I've been looking for.

So where are the best places to buy? Is it better to buy online from a certain store or is retail the cheapest option? Or should I only buy stuff I really want from the stores and then look around on eBay for cheap lots?

Sam

11th July 2008, 10:53 PM

Have you guys tried BrickLink?

http://www.bricklink.com

You can buy just parts, minifigures, or sets, new, used, etc.

Kinda like eBay for LEGO, but I think the prices are more reasonable.

STL

11th July 2008, 10:58 PM

Have you guys tried BrickLink?

http://www.bricklink.com

You can buy just parts, minifigures, or sets, new, used, etc.

Kinda like eBay for LEGO, but I think the prices are more reasonable.

there seem to be a lot more parts and pieces than sets. Are our RRP prices a ripoff compared to international markets? Like TFs?

liegeprime

11th July 2008, 11:13 PM

Ive just found the Lego Town plan in my local myer and put it on layby :D. sweeeet. I even got a free oversized TF bag coz it's worth more than $50. Unfortunately I can claim the bag only once ive completely paid the layby so I wont be getting my mitts on it just yet. :(. Anyways, Ive just rearranged my small lego town adding the stuff i've had stored for months in boxes now. there's still a few more and now with the sale a few lot more on layby ( coast guard and town plan)

link here >>>>http://neilcdc.multiply.com/photos/album/19/New_Lego_Town

it used to look like this >>>http://neilcdc.multiply.com/photos/album/7/Lego_Town

just need to purchase more roadplates as well :)

I only wanted to build a town before so my TFs can play Godzilla in it but its become a full blown separate hobby now hehehe, need a lot of floor space for this one though

Sam

11th July 2008, 11:39 PM

there seem to be a lot more parts and pieces than sets. Are our RRP prices a ripoff compared to international markets? Like TFs?

From what I can see, the Aust. prices for new / current LEGO sets are not bad.

However if you are after older stuff (e.g. Classic Space minifigs), then usually eBay charges much more than BrickLink.

If you are buying piece by piece I think BrickLink is cheaper too than going to LEGO.com, but you need to check around the various shops on BL.

Pulse

13th July 2008, 01:15 PM

Fungal Infection

13th July 2008, 01:37 PM

I've had to clear shelves in my cupboard just to store my new renewed interest in Lego and even then, its more a storage solution than a display solution. The funny thing is, I have heaps of TFs in storage, in large drawers which I never felt the need to display but yet with my Legos, I just felt I had to display them in some capacity over my TF collection. Perhaps because I already have so many TFs on display, I just felt that I needed to break up the monotony of it all and show some variation. I'm wondering where the rest of my Legos are going to go once they arrive - I was thinking in a corner in my daughter's playroom but the missus has said no to that since I already have my own room:

http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/The%20Playroom%20V2/?start=all&special_track=album_paginate_top_view_all

Maybe I could move the missus into the garage and use our bedroom.... :p

Verno

13th July 2008, 03:01 PM

Can I ask you Lego Guys something :)So I was wondering, Do you guys seem to have problems in finding room for it all? Especially the bigger sets, they are Massive!

Yes I haven't quite figured out where to put the Falcon yet. It's difficult to display. The Star Destroyer is easy cos it's both tall and long, but the falcon is quite flat, and you want to be able to see all of it cos it's no symmetrical.

The_Damned

13th July 2008, 03:25 PM

Pulse

13th July 2008, 04:29 PM

Thanks Guys :)

I knew it wasn't just me who had/has probs in this area...

Having seen Liege's City sets & how much space they take up, I know that once they start to multiply - there's no stopping them (or TF's either :o)

Kyle

15th July 2008, 10:31 AM

I now own all of the Batman sets, except of the Ultimate Batmobile which doesn't work with minifigs.

Was tempted when I saw the Sponge Bob Rocket set at Target yesterday... :o

:p:D

i_amtrunks

15th July 2008, 11:04 AM

I now own all of the Batman sets, except of the Ultimate Batmobile which doesn't work with minifigs.

Was tempted when I saw the Sponge Bob Rocket set at Target yesterday... :o

:p:D

Say what?

I thought we weren't meat to be getting the Spongebob Lego stuff! What were the prices like? Ebay prices arent too bad, but the shipping from the States is a killer!

TheDirtyDigger

15th July 2008, 11:04 AM

I now own all of the Batman sets, except of the Ultimate Batmobile which doesn't work with minifigs.

Was tempted when I saw the Sponge Bob Rocket set at Target yesterday... :o

:p:D

Is that first wave and second wave Kyle? I'm just missing the Killer Croc set from the first but I do have the Ultimate Batmobile as it's damn cool.:cool:

Had the same temptation when I saw Spongebob as well. I may just get him yet.:o

MV75

15th July 2008, 11:21 AM

Can I ask you Lego Guys something :),

You might remember that I too used to be a Star Wars Lego guy in previous life (:D) & I had massive problems with finding room for it all (Once it's built, Lego seems to take up much more room than TFs do).

So I was wondering, Do you guys seem to have problems in finding room for it all? Especially the bigger sets, they are Massive!

I usually make a set, play with it for a bit, then I pull it to bits and put it into a ziplock bag and then into a plastic tub. :)

Say what?

I thought we weren't meat to be getting the Spongebob Lego stuff! What were the prices like? Ebay prices arent too bad, but the shipping from the States is a killer!

I saw the three house set and the krusty crab set a few months ago at target. :)

Mr Digger still hasn't sent me one of his galaxy commanders yet....:rolleyes:
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Kyle

15th July 2008, 11:24 AM

Say what?

I thought we weren't meat to be getting the Spongebob Lego stuff! What were the prices like? Ebay prices arent too bad, but the shipping from the States is a killer!

The Rocket was $50 and the Bus was $35, both sighted at Target. Will wait for the toy sale. I definitely want the Rocket. Actually I did see 2 of the earlier Sponge Bob sets in Kmart many months ago.

Is that first wave and second wave Kyle? I'm just missing the Killer Croc set from the first but I do have the Ultimate Batmobile as it's damn cool.:cool:

Had the same temptation when I saw Spongebob as well. I may just get him yet.:o

Yes all of them, Arkham Asylum as well. I never saw the Bat-tank and Batcopter in Perth and ended up getting them from eBay. Still have not assembled any of the 4 new sets yet. I'll begin with the Tumbler when I have time. The Killer Croc set from the first wave wasn't bad, but not many gimmicks.

Kyle

15th July 2008, 11:29 AM

I saw the three house set and the krusty crab set a few months ago at target. :)

I saw Krusty Crab and Build a Sponge Bob at Kmart many months ago.

Pulse

15th July 2008, 11:58 AM

You guys are actually interested in Sponge Bob sets?!?!?!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/2482847543_3d979b7e72.jpg?v=1210561798 (& no, that's not my kid :p)

MV75

15th July 2008, 12:04 PM

Spongebob rules.
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i_amtrunks

15th July 2008, 12:15 PM

Spongebob rules.

Damn Straight.

Though I personally prefer Patrick and Gary.

I got the gf the Krusty Krab set a while back because she loves Plankton,a it was the only set he was in at the time. I now have to get the new Chum Bucket set form somewhere, and the Bus from the sale.

Will have to try damn hard to hunt down the House set now, that'll teach me to pay much more attention to the Lego section from now on.

Sam

15th July 2008, 12:58 PM

Can I ask you Lego Guys something :),

You might remember that I too used to be a Star Wars Lego guy in previous life (:D) & I had massive problems with finding room for it all (Once it's built, Lego seems to take up much more room than TFs do).

So I was wondering, Do you guys seem to have problems in finding room for it all? Especially the bigger sets, they are Massive!

I don't have room to build my LEGO, I only have room to store them - they are in a storage cupboard, nine 5L containers, bricks sorted by type and colour, and about two dozen unopened sets. I think I have to put some of my books in the garage to make room for LEGO models, because I've been wanting to build something for ages...

You guys are actually interested in Sponge Bob sets?!?!?!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/2482847543_3d979b7e72.jpg?v=1210561798 (& no, that's not my kid :p)

If it has useful parts, yes. But I haven't really looked at a set in detail to see if I will get it.

Kyle

15th July 2008, 02:01 PM

Spongebob rules.

Damn Straight.

Sponge Bob rocks.

Sam

16th July 2008, 01:25 PM

Seeing how there are quite a few LEGO fans here, I thought I'd share an article I found. It's an interview with one of the designers of some of the LEGO space sets:

http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/02/11/interview-bjarne-p-t.html

Enjoy. :)

STL

17th July 2008, 12:16 AM

MV75

17th July 2008, 12:29 AM

Hey guys, lookin' at Legoshop, I'm wonderin' how much of it hits the stores? I've never seen any of the Agents stuff or the Star Justice set. I notice their new so does that mean a retaler just hasn't nabbed them up yet or are some only exclusive to the site?

Pretty much 100%

Star justice? Sure you're not imaging things? I don't see it. :confused:
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STL

17th July 2008, 12:35 AM

Pretty much 100%

:confused:100% what?

Star justice? Sure you're not imaging things? I don't see it. :confused:

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10191&cn=245&d=100

MV75

17th July 2008, 12:36 AM

:confused:100% what?

Set to store. :)

OH! STAR JUSTICE! I'm sure I posted that one further back, or somewhere else.

Yea, @ toyworld, $59.

Opps, my bad, I was thinking of space skulls. It might be @ toyworld though, the skulls are.
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STL

17th July 2008, 12:42 AM

Set to store. :)

Sorry :o I'm a bit slow tonight, do u mean they all make it to a store out there?

OH! STAR JUSTICE! I'm sure I posted that one further back, or somewhere else.

Yea, @ toyworld, $59.

Opps, my bad, I was thinking of space skulls. It might be @ toyworld though, the skulls are.

Oh... must look... now.... damn me... something else to hunt for.... even when I'm so broke...

MV75

17th July 2008, 12:52 AM

Sorry :o I'm a bit slow tonight, do u mean they all make it to a store out there?

Yea, pretty much all I've seen on the store has been at retail at some point. :)
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STL

17th July 2008, 12:59 AM

Yea, pretty much all I've seen on the store has been at retail at some point. :)

Thanks I'd blame fatigue but I'm pretty dopey myself these days.. ah uni life... it's all gonna go away soon *cries*

Fungal Infection

17th July 2008, 01:27 AM

Agents is due to hit September/October in Australia according to the catalogue.

Kyle

17th July 2008, 09:00 AM

Agents is due to hit September/October in Australia according to the catalogue.

A little tempted by that big truck/base...

TheDirtyDigger

18th July 2008, 11:09 AM

Just got my first Exo-Force (as I figure I can slip them in the Space display without much hassle).

Was surprised to see that one of the little sets is actually named 'Devastator'.
Wonder if Hastak have lost the name?

MV75

18th July 2008, 03:25 PM

What set was it? The only exo I want is the aero booster.
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Fungal Infection

18th July 2008, 05:05 PM

Devastator refers to the minifig - I think the set DD got was the Battle Arachnoid or Dark Panther if I'm not mistaken. Aero Booster is also on clearance at TRUs in Sydney at $19.99.

jaydisc

19th July 2008, 12:38 AM

Sharks with Laser Beams (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8633&cn=543)

EDIT: That new Death Star is up to A$629. I swear it started at $399. I wish I had pre-ordered now.

Pulse

19th July 2008, 12:58 AM

That new Death Star is up to A$629. I swear it started at $399. I wish I had pre-ordered now.

Is that the same one that Myer/DJ's/Uncle Pete's had a couple of months ago?

jaydisc

19th July 2008, 01:05 AM

No. That was the UCS (Ultimate Collector Series). The new one is more of a playset and comes with 33 22 minifigs. Seen here (http://shop.lego.com/Product/AssetPopup.aspx?p=10188&AssetType=13)

jaydisc

19th July 2008, 01:16 AM

Actually if you go to the Customer Service page on the LEGO website, you can order the missing pieces from your set free of charge I believe.

I have found with my past experiences that Lego is the best company to deal with when it comes to replacement parts.

Just went to the site and walked through the very clever web app that showed me all the possible pieces in the set, and was done in about 30 seconds. A minute later, I got a request for feedback email, to which I gave a glowing review. The process was awesome! They said I'd have the part in 3 weeks.

Lint

19th July 2008, 01:38 AM

Stompy

19th July 2008, 02:09 AM

Just went to the site and walked through the very clever web app that showed me all the possible pieces in the set, and was done in about 30 seconds. A minute later, I got a request for feedback email, to which I gave a glowing review. The process was awesome! They said I'd have the part in 3 weeks.

I've had to send out for two replacement parts and got nothing but top notch service. Got the parts within 10 days. First Class customer service.

Nice to see Lego fans here.

I'm a bit sad that Exo-Force has finished. I really thought they were heading towards transforming mechs, since the most recent ones hinted at it. I really loved Exo Force and was the sole reason I got right back into Lego again. I tend to collect the Lego trucks, so I'm really keen for that Agents Truck/base thing.

Oh and jaydisc, I too swear that I saw the new Death Star playset going for $399 before. $629 is just ridiculous. Knowing it's really just a $300-$400 set with the SW license/brand bumping up the price.

Kyle

19th July 2008, 09:40 AM

Sharks with Laser Beams (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8633&cn=543)

EDIT: That new Death Star is up to A$629. I swear it started at $399. I wish I had pre-ordered now.

Yes, that was correct. It was $399 due to Lego's "mistake". Had 2 friends who wanted to buy this but they've both changed their minds since the price "corrected".

liegeprime

19th July 2008, 10:23 AM

Sam

19th July 2008, 10:45 AM

I've had to send out for two replacement parts and got nothing but top notch service. Got the parts within 10 days. First Class customer service.

Nice to see Lego fans here.

I'm a bit sad that Exo-Force has finished. I really thought they were heading towards transforming mechs, since the most recent ones hinted at it. I really loved Exo Force and was the sole reason I got right back into Lego again. I tend to collect the Lego trucks, so I'm really keen for that Agents Truck/base thing.

Oh and jaydisc, I too swear that I saw the new Death Star playset going for $399 before. $629 is just ridiculous. Knowing it's really just a $300-$400 set with the SW license/brand bumping up the price.

Agents is also a line I am looking forward to. Regarding Exo-Force, my feelings about it are mixed. They had some good sets (e.g. Aero Booster), but their mechs were often a bit too simple (not enough articulation), and the hairpieces on the minifigs were way too loose ... always kept falling off.

jaydisc

19th July 2008, 11:21 AM

Yes, that was correct. It was $399 due to Lego's "mistake". Had 2 friends who wanted to buy this but they've both changed their minds since the price "corrected".

Poop! I might write them. Did your friend write?

Regarding Exo-Force, my feelings about it are mixed. They had some good sets (e.g. Aero Booster), but their mechs were often a bit too simple (not enough articulation), and the hairpieces on the minifigs were way too loose ... always kept falling off.

My goal is to eventually make my own mechs (TFs), so I plan to get as much Exo and Bionicle for raw materials as possible. So, Exo is EOL? (end of life)

I have a similar-hairpiece problem on my SW AT-AT Stormtroopers. The helmets are quite loose.

MV75

19th July 2008, 11:22 AM

Just some question guys,
A) Are the market place and green grocer sets only for online store order? Coz that's what they said with the Cafe corner and Ive spotted 1 or two but stupid me didnt put on layby?

B) I havent ordered anything from the online store but if any of you guys have, is it "okay" so to speak, reliable, fast and nothing to worry about,

C) Plus are those prices in AU$ or US$?

A. I think it depends on retailer. Toyworld will usually get in things that other stores don't like the current skull raiders thing. Looks like a European box it's in.

C. Should be irrelevant with the exchange rate, but yea, should be AUD. Should have a little aud infront of the price. ;)

Oh yea, http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8294 Freaking sweet. :D
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Fungal Infection

19th July 2008, 11:52 AM

Pulse

19th July 2008, 12:37 PM

Has anyone here actually ordered from Lego.com? My order has just shipped (I placed it last Saturday) but I'm curious to know whether it ships from Lego Australia's warehouse or from overseas. It states delivery takes 18 days on the site - so does that mean 18 days from the order being placed or from when it ships? Because if its shipped from Lego Australia's warehouse, chances are I should get it Monday (Lego's warehouse is in Lane Cove, NSW). Any help?

Back in my SW Lego Days, I ordered plenty of times from Lego.com.
They all ship from Denmark & the packaging is usually massive...

Cos it's been years since then, I honestly can't remember how long it took for Lego to reach me :confused:

Kyle

19th July 2008, 12:53 PM

Poop! I might write them. Did your friend write?

My friends were gonna get me to order for them from Lego.com since Lego.com doesn't ship to their country. I don't think they'll be writing. :/

Regarding Lego.com, so far I've only pre-ordered one set from them (the giant castle chess set, $299 with free early bird shipping). It won't ship until September. It was what I got my Bopo card for... :o:p

MV75

19th July 2008, 10:57 PM

You guys might like this:

http://brickarms.com/
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Sam

19th July 2008, 11:58 PM

My goal is to eventually make my own mechs (TFs), so I plan to get as much Exo and Bionicle for raw materials as possible. So, Exo is EOL? (end of life)

I have a similar-hairpiece problem on my SW AT-AT Stormtroopers. The helmets are quite loose.

If you're interested in making your own LEGO mech, check out www.mechahub.com for some inspiration. :)

TheDirtyDigger

20th July 2008, 06:32 AM

Some good links there guys. Love those mechs.:)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/chingfat/predaking1/TN6121.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/chingfat/predaking1/TN6110.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/chingfat/predaking1/TN6133.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/chingfat/predaking1/TN6130.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/chingfat/predaking1/TN6132.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/chingfat/predaking1/TN6127.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/chingfat/predaking1/TN6136.jpg

liegeprime

20th July 2008, 08:27 AM

TDD is that the one made by Alan Yap from Malaysia, I got his MOC page on bookmark http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/1356:D:D Amazing creations especially (bucktooth, heheheh) tryticon.

TheDirtyDigger

20th July 2008, 09:07 AM

Not sure leige but it sure looks like it. I found it as part of an ebay auction that ended around two years ago.

Holy Christ that stuff he's made is amazing!:eek:
The Metroplex and Fort Max Lego!!! What a genius!:):cool:

STL

23rd July 2008, 01:01 AM

llamatron

23rd July 2008, 01:04 AM

I'm not exactly the most experienced lego person out there but if we think the amount of space in TF packaging is ridiculous, Lego's 10 times as bad. I opened up a Firetruck Lego today for my lil sister and I to do and there was a lot of wasted space...

It is absurd - they make the boxes about as big as the constructed set. Of course the set in "brick form" is way way way smaller.

TheDirtyDigger

23rd July 2008, 09:40 AM

It's a marketing tool to make you think you're getting something more substantial than 2 dollars worth of petrochemical product.

Kyle

23rd July 2008, 10:41 AM

Maybe it's their way of giving parents a rough idea how big the constructed set would be... and make them more willing to pay the dollars? :p

Paulbot

23rd July 2008, 12:35 PM

This thread makes me want to buy Lego! :)

Pulse

23rd July 2008, 04:03 PM

This thread makes me want to buy Lego! :)

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w87/alohahedone/join_the_dark_side__DarthCookie.jpg

Don't Give In!
Don't Give In!
Don't Give In! :D

Sam

23rd July 2008, 04:52 PM

I'm not exactly the most experienced lego person out there but if we think the amount of space in TF packaging is ridiculous, Lego's 10 times as bad. I opened up a Firetruck Lego today for my lil sister and I to do and there was a lot of wasted space...

That's why when I buy LEGO I always lift the box for a feel of its mass in my hand first. Those LEGO Star Wars sets, as well as other sets that probably have to pay licence/royalty fees (e.g. Batman, Indiana Jones) are lightweights compared with LEGO branded sets.

jaydisc

23rd July 2008, 07:42 PM

More Lego greatness from Gizmodo, this time the entire factory process:

Exclusive: Inside the Lego Factory (http://gizmodo.com/5022769/exclusive-inside-the-lego-factory)

Kyle

23rd July 2008, 11:03 PM

More Lego greatness from Gizmodo, this time the entire factory process:

Exclusive: Inside the Lego Factory (http://gizmodo.com/5022769/exclusive-inside-the-lego-factory)

I wish I have a job as a Lego designer...

Lint

24th July 2008, 01:20 AM

Maybe it's their way of giving parents a rough idea how big the constructed set would be... and make them more willing to pay the dollars? :p

Funnily enough, the oversized box really does emotionally make up for the dollars you've poured into the purchase, even after construction. :p

Also 'd get more annoyed with a set that came in a sensibly sized box which I couldn't store a partially disassembled model into easily (or at all).

Fungal Infection

24th July 2008, 10:58 AM

Just though I'd show off my new Lego Exo-Force stand I recently erected in my playroom:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/exo-force1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/exo-force2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/exo-force3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/exo-force4.jpg

Still trying to work out where I'm going to put the other 8 sets I have coming in the mail, as well as my Mars Mission and other assorted space sets..... :confused:

jaydisc

24th July 2008, 02:08 PM

loophole

24th July 2008, 09:14 PM

jaydisc

24th July 2008, 09:15 PM

That's amazing!

loophole

24th July 2008, 09:22 PM

oh and the train set still has all of the tracks as well :D

Pulse

24th July 2008, 10:06 PM

hey guys ive still got a whole stack of Lego from when i was a kid all of them are still boxed up with instructions. first though here is some lego from when my dad was alot younger the box they are stored in has a newspaper from december 5th, 1969!!!!

Wow! :D

I just luv vintage toys - not crappy toys but cool stuff like this! :cool:

It makes me dream about owning something pre-TF (Diaclone or Microman) someday... :rolleyes:

STL

25th July 2008, 12:16 AM

Was with STL last night when he built an ExoForce in front of me. Was SOOO impressed with the articulation.

Saw this INSANE Lego model of Langeoog Island today. Here's a panoramic:

http://www.panoramawerkstatt.de/langeoog_lego/

That is just mindblowing. That's what I'd love to do one day. It'd be an absolute blast. I can see it being relatively easy as long as u have the pieces. The time would be sheer fun.

And those look awesome, Fungal. Where's ur Aero Booster. I'm pretty sure u had one. I've only managed two Exo-Force figs (Iron Condor & Blade Titan) so far, both at $11 from Toy Kingdom. And as Jaydisc mentioned, I constructed one of them last night and they are amazing. I'm lookin' at some eBay auctions atm and hopefully will score a heap of them cheap. *fingers crossed*

Fungal Infection

25th July 2008, 12:27 AM

Aero Booster along with several other Exo-Force sets are en-route from the Lego Online store - hopefully today (Friday).

MV75

25th July 2008, 07:31 AM

hey guys ive still got a whole stack of Lego from when i was a kid all of them are still boxed up with instructions. first though here is some lego from when my dad was alot younger the box they are stored in has a newspaper from december 5th, 1969!!!!

That is so great. I love seeing these old vintage sets, really shows how far lego has come, and the quality of it too, I'd wager it's still in fantastic condition too, unlike every other toy from that era. Lego stands the test of time for sure.

I really like the house set. :)
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liegeprime

25th July 2008, 09:51 AM

Jay That is one awesome effort. See thats what I want to build, but a town. Unfortunately I lack the funds, time and bricks to achieve that. Oh add to that the space to house it :D, that is absolutely amazing! Wonder how many people put their back into it just to finish that!?

loophole

25th July 2008, 08:22 PM

well here are all of my lego sets i divided them up into their differnt groups pirates was my favourite:D

Lint

25th July 2008, 08:52 PM

neat collection, worth a small bundle too!

Autocon

26th July 2008, 01:24 AM

well here are all of my lego sets i divided them up into their differnt groups pirates was my favourite:D

i have the blue trackter police bikes red dragster and a plane

see them in my for sale thread........:p

how much would the plane be? it comes with a box

jaydisc

26th July 2008, 02:31 AM

I got yer troll right here. (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2008/07/24/another-troll-bites-the-dust/) :cool:

loophole

26th July 2008, 10:29 AM

i have the blue trackter police bikes red dragster and a plane

see them in my for sale thread........:p

how much would the plane be? it comes with a box

i dont collect lego so i wouldnt have a clue how much there worth i haven't bought any lego for years well for me anyway.:confused:

Lint

26th July 2008, 10:59 AM

I got yer troll right here. (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2008/07/24/another-troll-bites-the-dust/) :cool:

lol

Sam

26th July 2008, 10:59 PM

Finally finished sorting through most of my LEGO, here is a clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPKI3hifpFc

STL

26th July 2008, 11:59 PM

You've got a kick ass mechanoid in there, Sam. What's it of? Or from ur own imagination.

Sam

27th July 2008, 12:27 AM

Thanks STL. :)

I wanted to make some kinda medical mech, here's my MOCpage on it:

http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/26648

Fungal Infection

28th July 2008, 01:51 AM

STL

28th July 2008, 03:01 AM

Custom designed sets (with instructions) by Shoji Kawamori (Macross mech designer):

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=161353

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=224448

From wikipedia:

In 2006, Lego commissioned Shoji Kawamori to design combination models using various Exo-Force sets. The combo-units were called VAN-Force; they featured custom decals, which were given away with purchase of bundled Exo-Force sets in Japan. The first VAN-Force design used the Stealth Hunter and Grand Titan. A second combination design called "Raiden" (which uses the Stealth Hunter, Grand Titan, and Thunder Fury) was revealed in December 2006. In Kawamori's Macross fashion, the units can transform between from robot to vehicle. According to Exo-Force writer, Greg Farshtey, Lego does not have the rights to reproduce the VAN-Force design for sale in stores.
Whoa! Those are mindblowingly amazing. I want to get all those sets already but now I'm even more eager... I think my Transformers buying may have to slow down! :eek:

Are there any instructions of those anywhere? Having built two and picked up AeroBooster, I can see a few ways to get transforming parts. I'm still a bit of a noob though so there's more to learn about the structures and methods you can use. Plus, there's the added annoyance that these look so damn good that you don't want to tear them down. :(

Fungal Infection

28th July 2008, 09:40 AM

Instructions for those 2 mechs are listed on the page - click on the numbered thumbnails for instructions. If you are after additional parts, I recommend bricklink.com for all your parts needs. Its like ebay but for Lego. It has an inventory guide for every set produced so if you are missing parts from a set, you can obtain them easily and cheaply. I've ordered parts for complete sets and they ended up cheaper than buying the sets themselves!! Plus you can obtain rare parts which the Legoshop might not have. :cool:

TheDirtyDigger

28th July 2008, 09:53 AM

Also with bricklink.com I've found the sellers to be of the highest standard. I've ordered parts from the U.S., U.K. and France and it always arrives within ten days.

EDIT: I do go through Peeron.com to compare prices on bricklink as there can be a large difference in price from one seller to another for the same part.

I've been contemplating buying a ton of white bricks through there to do a custom Hoth scene.

STL

28th July 2008, 10:41 AM

iceburn

28th July 2008, 10:51 AM

Hey guys, one of the other lego sets I'm really interested in is the 6212 X-Wing. Is that only sold at TRU here or are there other stores that have it? Cos I've looked on eBay and it doesn't get much better and I'm not sure how often TRU have sales on Lego. Does anyone know if there will be any sales for the upcoming SW Clone Wars flick? I seem to recall a TRU sign saying they'll open at midnight or some such.

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TheDirtyDigger

28th July 2008, 11:40 AM

Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers Valued at $229.99
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Now that is worth scalping!:D

Hey guys, one of the other lego sets I'm really interested in is the 6212 X-Wing. Is that only sold at TRU here or are there other stores that have it?
I'm pretty sure it's sold in other stores. I have one atm I'm selling to a member here at the Malvern fair/meet. I may be able to track another down for you.

STL

28th July 2008, 05:34 PM

Fungal Infection

28th July 2008, 07:01 PM

I've seen Mobile Devastator for $99, Striking Venom for $79.99, Bridge Walker for $79.99 (although TRU has this on clearance for $31.99) and Combat Crawler for $69.99. So aside from the Bridge Walker, the rest are pretty good for the sale price. I actually need Combat Crawler and Striking Venom so I might head down to Targets in my area and have a look.

Kyle

28th July 2008, 09:55 PM

The Devastator somewhat annoys me b/c I think I'd only like the mech and not sure about the Devastator itself.

I bought Mobile Devastator mainly for the Blazing Falcon mech as well... but Mobile Devastor itself it not that bad. Takes up heaps of space though.

I've seen Mobile Devastator for $99, Striking Venom for $79.99, Bridge Walker for $79.99 (although TRU has this on clearance for $31.99) and Combat Crawler for $69.99. So aside from the Bridge Walker, the rest are pretty good for the sale price. I actually need Combat Crawler and Striking Venom so I might head down to Targets in my area and have a look.

Bridge Walker vs White Lightning is a lovely set, and $31.99 is an AMAZINGLY good price!!!

jaydisc

28th July 2008, 10:05 PM

Lego Sports City (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2008/07/25/hklug-present-lego-sports-city/)

Behind-The-Scenes Photos of Lego Sports City (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2008/07/26/more-lego-sport-city-details-and-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-hklug/)

Stompy

28th July 2008, 11:37 PM

Ah yes, I know who's getting that 6212 and I'm very jealous.

I've seen the following at the Target toy sale recently and am wondering what were the RRPs of these if anyone can help. The prices I've spotted them for are in brackets:

8108 Mobile Devastator ($72)
7707 Striking Venom ($40)
7713 Bridge Walker vs. White Lightning ($64)
7721 Combat Crawler X2 ($40)

Should I grab them now at 20% off or not? I particularly want Combat Crawler for the mech inside as well as the Mobile Devastator. The Devastator somewhat annoys me b/c I think I'd only like the mech and not sure about the Devastator itself. However, I think I already have put it on layby at Myer for about $80.

I built Blade Titan and Cyclone Defender last night. Blade Titan's wonderful though he misses the waist articulation that Iron Condor has. However, his guns and colours are pretty damn cool.

Someone has been bitten by the Lego bug. ;)

Exo-Force were the sets that got me back into Lego ina HUGE way. I've managed to get nearly all of the Exo sets bar a few I'm not too big on.That Devastator is ugly even for that price but I got tempted. The Combat Crawler is fantastic and so is the Bridge Walker (it has awesome armaments). Striking Venom is HUGE! In fact those you listed are all huge sets.

It's a pity you missed these ones:
- 7714 Golden Guardian
- 7712 Super Nova

Also you should check out some of the other great non Exo-Force sets:
- Mars Mission (especially the latest ones)
- 7037 Tower Raid (great siege tower)
- 7041 Troll Battle Wheel (TRU exclusive and its HUGE)

The X-Wing is excellent if a little overpriced, you missed the last sale TRU had on them for $59. It is a great model though with folding wings, ingenious building, compartment for lightsabre/rifle and R2D2 slot. Also comes with 6 minifigs: Luke Skywalker (pilot), Wedge (pilot), Han, Chewy, Leia and R2D2. They just added the minifigs to justify the expesive price. As with all Star Wars Lego sets, they are much bigger when built that they look in pictures.

STL

28th July 2008, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the advice, guys.

In other news, my mate showed me how much of a doofus I am. I have been opening Lego with a knife when he showed me all I have to do is use the etched in cuts to open it. :o

Fungal Infection

30th July 2008, 05:31 PM

I've seen the following at the Target toy sale recently and am wondering what were the RRPs of these if anyone can help. The prices I've spotted them for are in brackets:

8108 Mobile Devastator ($72)
7707 Striking Venom ($40)
7713 Bridge Walker vs. White Lightning ($64)
7721 Combat Crawler X2 ($40)

Anyone seen Striking Venom or Combat Crawler X2 in any Sydney Targets? I've been to 8 different Targets, none have these in stock. Or any folks in Melbourne wanna grab Striking Venom and Combat Crawler X2 for me while they are on sale? I can transfer funds as soon as you get them and of course, I'll cover shipping as well. Or, if you wanna do a trade, Sydney stores have Exo-Force on sale which include:

Golden Guardian $30
Bridge Walker vs White Lightning $32
Golden Tower $40
Aero Booster $20
Gate Assault $32
Sonic Phantom $30

PM or reply to this thread if interested.

TheDirtyDigger

30th July 2008, 05:35 PM

Don't think I've seen them but will keep an eye out.

jaydisc

31st July 2008, 04:07 PM

Uh, where can you find the name of the set on the set? Seems like a glaring omission to me.

TheDirtyDigger

31st July 2008, 04:19 PM

Uh, where can you find the name of the set on the set? Seems like a glaring omission to me.

You can't. Have to check the Lego site against the set number.

Golden Phoenix

31st July 2008, 04:33 PM

check brickset.com (http://www.brickset.com)
They have a huge library and you can find them easy.

MV75

31st July 2008, 04:36 PM

Yea, they usually never have the set name, just the set number on the boxes.

I just punch it into peeron usually, or google works too, as in "lego 6870". That will give enough hits to tell me it's the space probe launcher.
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Fungal Infection

31st July 2008, 06:10 PM

Uh, where can you find the name of the set on the set? Seems like a glaring omission to me.

For some strange reason, the US sets have the name of the set on the boxes. But then again, they also have their own production facilities whereas we all get euro stock.

jaydisc

31st July 2008, 07:12 PM

Yeah, I've got no problem Googling it, it's just inconvenient when I'm out hunting.

TheDirtyDigger

31st July 2008, 10:09 PM

For some strange reason, the US sets have the name of the set on the boxes. But then again, they also have their own production facilities whereas we all get euro stock.

That's what they've done since the Vintage era of Space. Makes me jealous as when we were kids we had to name them ourselves and always came up with lame names. 924 was the first Cruiser. Galaxy Commander was known as the 2nd Cruiser.

STL

2nd August 2008, 01:37 AM

I'm not sure what the point of this thread is now but I just wanted to post why I love the Aero Booster (8106):

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8159/dscf3848do7.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3848do7.jpg)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1109/dscf3849ru6.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3849ru6.jpg)

Normally those jetpacks are pointing right backwards Gundam style but they have so much articulation that you can pose it in so many different ways. I scored another cheap set today for $15 since the box was badly damaged and potentially parts could be missing. Borgeman saw me in my brilliant persuasive form. I'm unstoppable these days! :D But yeah, I love 8106. Great for parts, great on it's own.

i_amtrunks

2nd August 2008, 10:03 AM

STL

2nd August 2008, 10:06 AM

Guess this is probably the best place to ask this...

Has anyone got any Spongebob Lego in Target stores anymore?
I wanted to get the bus and Rocket sets (3830 and 3831) for my gf, but I was on holidays when the sale started with no Target nearby, now the 5 Targets near me are all sold out.

If not I'll just have to order them from online.

And if anyone here knows a good place to get the older Spongebob Lego kits, please let me know!

Cheers

I'm in Melb but I saw one on Wednesday and I might be going past there today. Would u be interested. I imagine shipping would be around $10-11 though so that might break the deal. Lemme know.

i_amtrunks

2nd August 2008, 10:36 AM

Still interested, as that would still make it cheaper than ordering from the lego shop.

I'd have rainchecked the Spongebob Lego, but it's a "no raincheck" item. :(

TheDirtyDigger

2nd August 2008, 10:39 AM

I've seen them in an outer suburban Target. Will get a chance to check again tomorrow. If it's there and cheap I'll grab it for you.

Fungal Infection

3rd August 2008, 09:51 PM

Some pictures of my recent Exo-Force sets:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/exobattle1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/exobattle2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/exobattle3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/exobattle4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/exobattle5.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/exobattle6.jpg

This is only a quarter of my sets, I'm waiting till I complete my collection (5 sets away) till I create a complete battle scene. :D

STL

3rd August 2008, 11:58 PM

Very drool worthy, Fungal. I take it your disregarding the 2008 series totally? I don't see it there and can't recall u acquiring those guys. The Golden Tower looks really short which is really disappointing b/c it's supposed to be tallest building in Exo-Force city from the pics.

Oh, and to date, I must say that the Exo-Force mech with the Mobile Devastator is the best to date. It's very even and has near perfect colours and articulation. Love it to bits.

I should mention too that as of Tuesday, you should only be 3 sets away. ;)

Fungal Infection

4th August 2008, 12:39 AM

Actually I do have all the 2008 sets - they were the first sets I got (see non-TF acquisitions thread). But they are of a different theme (jungle) so I've kept them separate. Once I get all the sets, I'll be setting up a super massive battle scene with them all. Cant wait for the 2 sets on their way. :D

i_amtrunks

4th August 2008, 04:27 PM

I've seen them in an outer suburban Target. Will get a chance to check again tomorrow. If it's there and cheap I'll grab it for you.

Much appreciated Leige!

TheDirtyDigger

4th August 2008, 04:56 PM

Much appreciated Leige!

:confused:....

Anyways...negative on Spongebob sightings trunks. Sorry mate.

STL

4th August 2008, 06:01 PM

+1 for now, trunks. I may be headed Eastland way this week when I lunch with a few mates, IIRC I saw some there but that was over a week ago. Will continue to keep an eye out.

jaydisc

4th August 2008, 06:02 PM

Remember where we saw them? Have you been back there? On Wed?

STL

4th August 2008, 06:14 PM

Remember where we saw them? Have you been back there? On Wed?

We did? Was it Epping? Or was it City? I can't really remember...

jaydisc

4th August 2008, 06:23 PM

Epping Target. I guess it's past the sale now though. Trunks, you still interested at full Target price?

i_amtrunks

5th August 2008, 10:04 AM

Yeah still interested and the sale runs until Wednesday, but dont rush on over there on my behalf.

My sister told me my local Target had half a dozen of each on the Thursday night of the sale, but they were all gone by the Friday when I got back. I'm thinking there is going to be a flood of overpriced sets on ebay.au now.

MV75

5th August 2008, 11:47 AM

I saw the designer dreamliner jet at target today.

$99.99 though. :eek:

I personally don't like the nose on it, but looking at it, it appears to be very "classic" in the bricks it uses.

And as a note, I noticed that target are using price stickers again.
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TheDirtyDigger

5th August 2008, 12:06 PM

I saw the designer dreamliner jet at target today.

I didn't really like it as it's not minifig-friendly. Could always crash it into the Lego Eiffel Tower I guess.

MV75

5th August 2008, 01:05 PM

I didn't really like it as it's not minifig-friendly. Could always crash it into the Lego Eiffel Tower I guess.

But to be minifig friendly, it would have to use those evil "propriety large moulded bricks". :p
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jaydisc

5th August 2008, 01:11 PM

Didn't the sale end on Sunday the 3rd? Are you talking about Target, Trunks?

TheDirtyDigger

5th August 2008, 01:23 PM

But to be minifig friendly, it would have to use those evil "propriety large moulded bricks". :p

No way...it could easy be done with standard bricks. you're just making excuses for them coz you're in bed with the founder.

STL

5th August 2008, 01:29 PM

No way...it could easy be done with standard bricks. you're just making excuses for them coz you're in bed with the founder.

I agree, a lot of angled pieces would definitely have worked better but I have no interest and even my lil sister said "it looks knda funny".

Hey guys, are Hasbro's Built to Rule Transformers good for Lego parts? There's a Jetfire someone put up not complete but i'm interested for parts.

TheDirtyDigger

5th August 2008, 02:25 PM

IMO you should only use genuine parts....

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/893/400339708625878bq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

MV75

5th August 2008, 02:31 PM

No way...it could easy be done with standard bricks. you're just making excuses for them coz you're in bed with the founder.

If you had said flounder..... then I'd have to say you were jealous.

But to be minifig friendly, they'd have to create huge "pull away" sections with the classic bricks. Or larged hinged sections. All in all it would be pretty inpractical.

Also it shows how well, crap it looks by not using the newer curved pieces too. I'm too used to seeing the new city jets and cargo planes which are minifig friendly.

This one is more of a display/model piece.
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i_amtrunks

5th August 2008, 03:04 PM

Didn't the sale end on Sunday the 3rd? Are you talking about Target, Trunks?

So it did, stupid me saw the early August date and automatically assumed it was a two week sale.

Looks like the lego store or overpriced ebay items are the only ways left, but thanks for looking everyone!

jaydisc

5th August 2008, 04:35 PM

Rumoured to be near 6,000 pieces, taking the "largest set ever" title away from the UCS Millennium Falcon, I give you: the Taj Mahal (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=3333794).

TheDirtyDigger

5th August 2008, 05:01 PM

Rumoured to be near 6,000 pieces, taking the "largest set ever" title away from the UCS Millennium Falcon, I give you: the Taj Mahal (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=3333794).

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

JESUS H CHRIST!!!! Hope I can nab me that baby!

STL

5th August 2008, 05:05 PM

I. Want. That. Set.

I'm glad now I didn't cave in and go after a Millenium Falcon now. This is so much more worth it.

TheDirtyDigger

5th August 2008, 05:13 PM

I'm glad now I didn't cave in and go after a Millenium Falcon now. This is so much more worth it.

Hey! I wouldn't go that far. Mill Falcon did the Kesel Run in under 12 parsecs. That thing's just a tomb for some dead chick.

Off topic: Had a weird dream little while back where I was in India and at the planned twin of the Taj Mahal...the black one. I was like running my hands across the smooth black marble and all. Yeah I have freaked out dreams from time to time. Remind me to tell you about the George W Bush dream sometime.:o

STL

5th August 2008, 05:17 PM

Hey! I wouldn't go that far. Mill Falcon did the Kesel Run in under 12 parsecs. That thing's just a tomb for some dead chick.

ROFL!!!

Tommy K

5th August 2008, 10:43 PM

i have a large collection of bionicles if that counts for anything, i used to collect them before transformers

STL

5th August 2008, 11:03 PM

Iron Crusher!

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/5593/dscf3866zx1.jpg (http://img505.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3866zx1.jpg)

I like it but it feels a bit flimsy.

Battle-scene w/ two of my favourite mechs

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6481/dscf3867pb7.jpg (http://img505.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3867pb7.jpg)

I don't think I'll even bother assembling the Mobile Devastator (aside from the fact that it's still hidden in my gf's place). It's great for parts but not that compelling... maybe as a once off.

STL

7th August 2008, 01:48 AM

Guess this is probably the best place to ask this...

Has anyone got any Spongebob Lego in Target stores anymore?
I wanted to get the bus and Rocket sets (3830 and 3831) for my gf, but I was on holidays when the sale started with no Target nearby, now the 5 Targets near me are all sold out.

If not I'll just have to order them from online.

And if anyone here knows a good place to get the older Spongebob Lego kits, please let me know!

Cheers

Trunks, grabbed 3831 for you from Target, it's the rocket one for $50. I couldn't find the bus one but will keep an eye out tmrw. I'm assuming your metro Sydney so postage could be anywhere between $10-15. Lemme know.

i_amtrunks

7th August 2008, 09:31 AM

Sounds good to me, sent you a PM!

Thanks

jaydisc

8th August 2008, 10:58 AM

More Taj Mahal pics:

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2008/08/07/10189-taj-majal-pictures-available-news/

piratescratch

13th August 2008, 06:35 PM

Has anyone spotted 7679 Republic Fighter Tank (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7679&cn=520) around in Australia, prefabably Melbourne?

TheDirtyDigger

13th August 2008, 07:41 PM

Not yet but looks awesome.

Kyle

14th August 2008, 09:25 AM

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0808/20080814_24c699323d3ca97c9813TJxXPiFJockH.jpg
Stealth Hunter, Silent Strike, Sky Guardian, Chameleon Hunter

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0808/20080814_7fd7d960e3afcae42992nP49qgsY6LUA.jpg
Grand Titan, Supernova, Blade Titan, Assault Tiger

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0808/20080814_4234610f79592b3d60888cvWQ0K8W0eE.jpg
Uplink, Mobile Defense Tank, Cyclone Defender, Blazing Falcon, Hybrid Rescue Tank

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0808/20080814_287c9715d197a4c1d58arc9iRXn1p7Nw.jpg
Gate Defender, White Lightning, Golden Guardian, Aero Booster, River Dragon

i_amtrunks

14th August 2008, 09:42 AM

Massive Thanks to STL for hunting down the Spongebob Lego for my gf.

Once she gets a spare few hours (shes a slow builder) I'll post some pics.

Thanks again STL!

jaydisc

14th August 2008, 10:14 AM

Some good prices for Lego in 1 day auctions ending tonight (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5336043815&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com.au%2F_W0QQsassZf reddie.0408) (via STL)

This guy is local to me too, so if anyone far away wants any of this, I can help pick it up.

piratescratch

14th August 2008, 10:27 AM

Not yet but looks awesome.

Sure as hell does, it'll go well with 7676 Republic Attack Gunship, that's why I'm wanting it.

piratescratch

14th August 2008, 06:45 PM

Progress so far on my recently acquired (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=39353&postcount=44) 7676: Republic Attack Gunship.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8769/95234920dw3.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3476/38024472wg9.jpg

I've put in roughly three to four hours in this baby so far.

What you see here is the completion of instruction book one.

Tough start mind you with all those bags, rummaging through them all looking for that right piece but it's great fun like all Lego builds are.

Get yourself one if you don't have it already! Big W sells them at $162, cheaper then RRP. I picked up the second last one at the city QV store.

jaydisc

14th August 2008, 06:51 PM

Get yourself one if you don't have it already! Big W sells them at $162, cheaper then RRP. I picked up the second last one at the city QV store.

This auction (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336043815&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=350088107167&item=350088107167) is at $139 so far and ends bright 'n' early in the morning. Allows pickup in Melbourne too.