Lego Acquisitions

[Golden Phoenix]

Who had Imperial Flagships? Myer? The Big one?

Sorry. I know what you mean now. Initially I misread it as Imperial Shuttle.
Can't stop thinking about it huh?

[jaydisc]

Yes. Between that and the new falcon... I'm a bit obsessed.

[STL]

Not the Imperial Shuttle fool. The Falcon.

Same thing. Bogans beat you to whatever you wanted. Sad day.

[STL]

Who had Imperial Flagships? Myer? The Big one?

Sorry. I know what you mean now. Initially I misread it as Imperial Shuttle.

Fool.

And against my better judgement I pciked up Tower Bridge. Not sure about it, uhmming and ahhing. Money not so much an issue, just space.

A few nice Lego offerings that I'm kind've interested in but unsure.

[Demonac]

Did you get the Tower Bridge from Highpoint?
Coz I was after one of those.

[STL]

Did you get the Tower Bridge from Highpoint?
Coz I was after one of those.

I picked it up at Doncaster yesterday. Didn't see one today but certainly didn't look for it.

I'll see it back to you for $400. :p

[jaydisc]

YAY! Got me a Falcon!!! :D

Huge thanks to JuzMel and STL for trying to help out!

[jaydisc]

Alright. I just begrudgingly dropped $225 towards that stupid Imperial Shuttle (they're on the shelves here). Dumb, stupid, expensive shuttle. :mad:

[Golden Phoenix]

Got this baby last night, put it together today.
Favorite Star Wars starfighter.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/reviews/27062011305.jpg

The Human Alliance humans fit in it alright too
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/reviews/27062011306.jpg

[Lint]

Just picked up the 10231 Shuttle Expedition from Kmart. There were about a dozen on Saturday, but come monday there was only one left. I made it mine.

[jaydisc]

Favorite Star Wars starfighter.

Is it the build that you like? Or is it the fiction? As to me, it just looks like a slice of pizza with a cockpit.

[Golden Phoenix]

Is it the build that you like? Or is it the fiction? As to me, it just looks like a slice of pizza with a cockpit.

I like the design of the ship. It feels sleek and agaile.
It also feels like something of a middleground for the usual starfighter design in the series.
If you look at the X-wing, it looks practical but made out of junk. There are reasons for this. It is made out of spare parts by the rebels.
The other extreme is something like the Naboo Starfighter from epI. It looks elegant with all the curves and flowing shapes, but it's weak.
The Jedi starfigther has an elegant design while still looking practical.

[jaydisc]

Cool. thanks for that.

[Golden Phoenix]

Oh, and the build is pretty good too. Lots of interesting SNOT parts in it.

[jaydisc]

I notice the new Imperial Shuttle seems to have a lot of SNOT too. Is this a new trend for Lego? Or something they've been doing and I just haven't noticed?

[Lint]

SNOTty building has been gaining in prevalence each year especially with the Star Wars and other themes where model aesthetic/accuracy is desired.

The engineering shift has been very gradual so I didn't really notice it either. I remember when I was a kid the SNOT parts were a great novelty and it was always cool when you had some. Nowadays they are the little annoying parts you inevitably get in those small packets that you have to use.

That Imperial Shuttle is possibly the SNOTtiest kit I've ever seen!

[Krayt]

If you look at the X-wing, it looks practical but made out of junk. There are reasons for this. It is made out of spare parts by the rebels.

what the hell have you been reading???

[Golden Phoenix]

I notice the new Imperial Shuttle seems to have a lot of SNOT too. Is this a new trend for Lego? Or something they've been doing and I just haven't noticed?

They have mainly been doing it on the much bigger sets for a while too

The UCS sets have had it since the beginning (http://www.brickset.com/browse/themes/default.aspx?theme=Star+Wars&subtheme=Ultimate+Collector+Series).

Didn't the UCS Falcon have it around the sides?

[Golden Phoenix]

SNOTty building has been gaining in prevalence each year especially with the Star Wars and other themes where model aesthetic/accuracy is desired.

The engineering shift has been very gradual so I didn't really notice it either. I remember when I was a kid the SNOT parts were a great novelty and it was always cool when you had some. Nowadays they are the little annoying parts you inevitably get in those small packets that you have to use.

That Imperial Shuttle is possibly the SNOTtiest kit I've ever seen!

Just had to say that if you read this post, and didn't know what SNOT meant, you would being thinking this person really needs to blow their nose more often.

[jaydisc]

They have mainly been doing it on the much bigger sets for a while too

The UCS sets have had it since the beginning (http://www.brickset.com/browse/themes/default.aspx?theme=Star+Wars&subtheme=Ultimate+Collector+Series).

Didn't the UCS Falcon have it around the sides?

Well, I wouldn't consider the sides SNOT. The pegs face outward from the sides. So, while not "on top" per se, I don't think that's what SNOT means. I always interpreted it as meaning "studs not facing outward" or "studs not visible".

There is a small portion of SNOT work on the UCS falcon, but it's basically to create the round holes and detail on the top of the front of the shipt, as seen circled in this pic:

http://itfdb.com/temporary/tf/ucsfalconsnot.jpg

[UltraMagnus]

Whilst I have been in Melbourne (this time no exception) I have stocked up on Lego.
I have NO plans to open them until I move back and have a place to put them in (so realistically 4-5 years) but I did buy

Harbour
Marina
Lego Truck
Police Station
AT-AT Walker
5 x Ewok Sets
and another $200 or so dollars of lego item...

Like this time of year, sales are good!

[JuzMel]

Totally forgotten to post this last week, other non-TF stuff from Big W's Toy Sale:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-48.jpg

[Fungal Infection]

Picked up Cars 8679 Tokyo International Circuit for the bargain price of just $97!! There is a promo going on at TRUs which has 20% off all Cars Lego. In their catalogue, the listed price is $127.99, which is 20% off the original price of $159.99. However, due to some error on TRU's part, this gets a further 20% off at the registers resulting in a $102 price, which adding the $5 off coupon, results in a a TRU exclusive set for under $100. Which is a good thing, because despite the awesomeness of the set, doesn't really deserve such a hefty price tag.

[i_amtrunks]

Because the videogame is just freaking awesomesauce, I found myself leaving the Target sale with both the large Hogwarts castle set and the Hogwarts Express set.

Had to force myself to not buy the Forbidden Forest and smaller Hogwarts sets.

Some fantastic pieces in the sets I bought, possibly the best is the chocolate frog figure in the train set!

[Zippo]

Finally picked this up due to a sale.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJuly2011Haul15.jpg

[KillinSpoon]

I picked up the lighthouse randomly. It is gold! :D

[Lint]

Finally built this thang :D

http://i55.tinypic.com/241pkkw.jpg

[JuzMel]

Nice one Lint, can't wait to pick mine up from lay-by.

Here are my acquis in the last month or so:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-49.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-50.jpg

[Zippo]

So glad that I asked jaydisc (and he agreed to help) to pick up that shuttle set for me as I haven't yet seen it on my travels.

And I think I shall finally have to pick up the Toys R Us truck this visit. So much nicer than the yellow set.

[i_amtrunks]

Whats the verdict on the tree Mel?

I am tempted to get it just for hagrid.

[JuzMel]

Whats the verdict on the tree Mel?

I am tempted to get it just for hagrid.
I haven't had a chance to build it yet, so for now it seems quite "meh" just from the outside. And you're probably only paying to get the mini figs. Unless you can get extra bricks and pieces to build more trees, then you can literally have the Forbidden Forest. :p

Have you got 4738 Hagrid's Hut? That would be a much nicer set to get if you wanted to get it for Hagrid.

[i_amtrunks]

Have you got 4738 Hagrid's Hut? That would be a much nicer set to get if you wanted to get it for Hagrid.

The Lego HP bug only bit me after I finished Lego HP on the Wii and PS3, so I skipped every other set that was released previously.

I figured it was a set released for the sole purpose of figure collecting/ making you pay $18 for a Malfoy figure to get the whole set.

I think I just want more of the tree's and mushrooms as you spend so much time destroying them in the game... :p

[KillinSpoon]

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8569/imgp2130.jpg

Ohai thar! :)

[liegeprime]

Whoa! 3 of them!! must've cost you a fortune!:eek:

[Lint]

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8569/imgp2130.jpg

Ohai thar! :)

Just couldn't wait could you :p

[Zippo]

Just unpacked my suitcase, and this is some of what came back with me that I could be bothered sorting out ..

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2011Haul06.jpg
Lego Shuttle Expedition (sadly got damaged in transit)

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And this was waiting for me when I got home, thanks to Amazon UK
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2011Haul03.jpg

[jaydisc]

Lego Shuttle Expedition (sadly got damaged in transit)

Nooooo. Now you're gonna have to build it. :D

[REVOR]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24211541@N00/6084778044/


This month was great. I bought:

1) Bank 3661
2) petshop 10218
3) minifig series 5 whole set
4) fire truck 7942
:D :D :D

[Golden Phoenix]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24211541@N00/6084778044/


This month was great. I bought:

1) Bank 3661
2) petshop 10218
3) minifig series 5 whole set
4) fire truck 7942
:D :D :D

Did you get the petshop from online or in store?

[REVOR]

I bought it from a store when I was in Hong Kong. Don't think they have it in AU store yet. This pet shop is great. nice detail with very smart build design. love it so much.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6088843436_f0d36643f4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24211541@N00/6088843436/)
lego 10218 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24211541@N00/6088843436/) by RC_Sydney (http://www.flickr.com/people/24211541@N00/), on Flickr

[Golden Phoenix]

I bought it from a store when I was in Hong Kong. Don't think they have it in AU store yet. This pet shop is great. nice detail with very smart build design. love it so much

Damn. I was hoping it had turned up here.
I am missing the Grand Emporium and the Pet Shop

[REVOR]

from this HK trip, i found couple of good lego shop contacts. let me know if you want their contact details.

their shops even have Green Grocer but they are selling for 400aud... too expensive for me...

[JuzMel]

Nothing too unusual - picked this up from Kmart lay-by:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-51.jpg

[Autocon]

Nothing too unusual - picked this up from Kmart lay-by:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-51.jpg

how big once made?

[Wheel-J]

Also had that shuttle for a while now but havn't have time to build it..
I'm thinking to buy a larger base plate just to have a fixed display of the field lights but not yet fully convinced if it's worth it..



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And this was waiting for me when I got home, thanks to Amazon UK
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2011Haul03.jpg

I almost have bought these too if not for the long queue at Costco. The ninjago maybe gone now. :(

[JuzMel]

how big once made?
Hey Autocon, sorry for the late reply.
The shuttle stands at 44cm tall and 25.5cm wide from wing tip to wing tip.

This link might help you if you have more questions:
http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=10231-1

Anyway, I picked this up last week from the Target 20% off LEGO's sale:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-52.jpg

I really want #7189 Mill Raid Village as well, but that has got to wait for a bit.

[Autocon]

oh thought it would be bigger

can you build every model from those books at once?

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2011Haul14.jpg
Finally paid of a layby of Lego I had, but returned most of it back to the store as I have had to change what I purchase
Couldn't let this go however. Im a sucker for Lego trucks.

[JuzMel]

Hmm, the LEGO acquies thread has been a bit stagnant! :p Catching up on the last month or so, here are some of my acquis:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-53.jpg
Blu-Ray Set from Big W - with exclusive figure!

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-56.jpg
LEGO Book from Big W @ $29.88

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-54.jpg
Great deal from shopforme website - recommended by one of the members here.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-55.jpg
LEGO Watch from Big W @ $29.88. Also came in other series like Star Wars and City range.

[JuzMel]

More stuff from lay-by to add to my love of LEGO. :D hehe...

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-57.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-58.jpg

[i_amtrunks]

Received from students as xmas pressies:
- Alien hunter buggy set
- Ninjago ninja assault

[The_Black_Sheep]

Before I became a TF Person (around about 11 or 12 years ago), I used to collect SW Lego. One day, for some moronic reason, I decided to sell off all of my Lego. Talk about dumb... :o

Anyway, About 4 or 5 months ago, I decided to get all of that Lego back. This is all I've acquired in that time...

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Acquisitions/239-1.jpg

Those zip-lock bags contain all 3 Jabba the Hutt sets, some Endor Speeder bikes & a whole heap of Mini-figs. Unlike my TF obsession, Let's hope I can keep this SW Lego thing under control... http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/LOL.gif

[The_Black_Sheep]

From Big W, I picked up the Endor Mini-fig set & the Droid Excape. From the looks of things (http://flyguy.net/lego-star-wars-2012-the-second-wave-unveiled), it looks like I'm gonna also have to grab the new Jabba's Palace & Desert Skiff when they get released too.

[Cyberwing]

From Big W, I picked up the Endor Mini-fig set & the Droid Excape. From the looks of things (http://flyguy.net/lego-star-wars-2012-the-second-wave-unveiled), it looks like I'm gonna also have to grab the new Jabba's Palace & Desert Skiff when they get released too.

The second wave sets seems promising, although the price is what I'll be worried about.;)

[i_amtrunks]

Ordered the smallest Dino set from the UK and it arrived on Friday.

Simple but enjoyable, and very very clever. If the larger sets are close in quality and cleverness then I'll gladly hand over my hard earned for them.

[Tallestblue]

So the wave three Hero Factory stuff was on sale at my local K-mart, and it's been a while since i had something Transformer-y to fill that plastic void we all share so i thought Why not?

...this...this is the start of something terrible i beleive...

[Golden Phoenix]

So the wave three Hero Factory stuff was on sale at my local K-mart, and it's been a while since i had something Transformer-y to fill that plastic void we all share so i thought Why not?

...this...this is the start of something terrible i beleive...

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/10/15/129001117879977287.jpg

[crankcase76]

at the parra fair today picked up the AT-ST 7657 for $39 dollars and it was all there PHEW!, or other wise my eldest boy would have gone ballistic.:eek:

[Golden Phoenix]

at the parra fair today picked up the AT-ST 7657 for $39 dollars and it was all there PHEW!, or other wise my eldest boy would have gone ballistic.:eek:

On the plus side, if it wasn't you could just email Lego and they could send you out the parts.

[Lint]

On the plus side, if it wasn't you could just email Lego and they could send you out the parts.

Don't they do that only if you have a valid reciept? or am I getting confused with another organisation?:confused:

[Golden Phoenix]

Don't they do that only if you have a valid reciept? or am I getting confused with another organisation?:confused:

I have never been asked for proof of purchase. The only time they turned me down was when the part was a licensed only part (Qui-gon Jinn's hair)

[Slag]

I have never been asked for proof of purchase. The only time they turned me down was when the part was a licensed only part (Qui-gon Jinn's hair)

I'd never thought of that. Could you go as far as getting all the pieces for a "no longer available" star wars set (Not including licensed minifigs). I mean that at-st set mentioned was a couple of years old (i think)

.Pay for it of coarse, or are you just talking if you get a new set that might have a missing piece, and getting that piece for free.

[Slag]

Got these from kmart today.:):) Good to see another tiefighter and xwing with a new droid mold. R5-D4 i think. this time with a proper angled/conical head.. Need to save up another $200 and get em.

[Golden Phoenix]

I'd never thought of that. Could you go as far as getting all the pieces for a "no longer available" star wars set (Not including licensed minifigs). I mean that at-st set mentioned was a couple of years old (i think)

.Pay for it of coarse, or are you just talking if you get a new set that might have a missing piece, and getting that piece for free.

Depends if they still make the part. They may still have the mould in use or some spares laying around. I have never been asked if i had bought the sent new or used. I don't think they really care. The part would only really cost them a couple of cents to send out to you.

[Demonac]

I found (and bought) the last Technic Supercar at my local Kmart for $130.
I don't know if that's chainwide, or just that store clearing out the last one.

[Golden Phoenix]

Picked up some display cases from Big W because they are cheaper than every other shop in town.

AAAAAWWWWWW YYEEAAAAAAHHHH
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/newstuff/minifigs.jpg

[Stompy]

goddamit GP. Now I want those display cases.

[Trent]

Picked up some display cases from Big W because they are cheaper than every other shop in town.

AAAAAWWWWWW YYEEAAAAAAHHHH
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/newstuff/minifigs.jpg

So Cool.

[JuzMel]

Love those mini-figs in the display cases GP!

Anyway my acquis from the last few months - very happy to be able to post here again!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-59.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-60.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-61.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-62.jpg

[Autocon]

lol the ship does not float!


So what if you have alot of pieces missing from an AT ST set? Would they send out all the pieces?

[Golden Phoenix]

So what if you have alot of pieces missing from an AT ST set? Would they send out all the pieces?

Depends on the amount of pieces and what parts they are.

[JuzMel]

Another "girly" LEGO Friends Acquisition from TRU's 25% Voucher over the weekend:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-63.jpg

[KalEl]

Love those mini-figs in the display cases GP!

Anyway my acquis from the last few months - very happy to be able to post here again!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-59.jpg



i have these and like them lots, i'm sure you will too

[Trent]

Whilst this is not a 'new' acquisition, mum announced a few months ago that she was sick of storing my stuff so told me to come and get it or she would bin it. So I went and had a look because I didn't particularly know what she was talking about.

Turns out I forgot I still owned these. I used to collect space lego when I was a kid, at my peak owned 152 sets. But as the all to common story goes, your mum decides one day that you have outgrown them and 'poof'... gone forever:mad: The walker belonged to my brother before he gave it to me, so its gotta be pushing 30 years old.

Behold, all that remains of my once MIGHTY lego collection...

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/legocollection001.jpg

[STL]

Whilst this is not a 'new' acquisition, mum announced a few months ago that she was sick of storing my stuff so told me to come and get it or she would bin it. So I went and had a look because I didn't particularly know what she was talking about.

Turns out I forgot I still owned these. I used to collect space lego when I was a kid, at my peak owned 152 sets. But as the all to common story goes, your mum decides one day that you have outgrown them and 'poof'... gone forever:mad: The walker belonged to my brother before he gave it to me, so its gotta be pushing 30 years old.

Behold, all that remains of my once MIGHTY lego collection...

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/legocollection001.jpg

Whoa, I had nothing from my childhood. That black and yellow space one I owned as a kid and loved it. Would love to get it back some day.

[Trent]

Whoa, I had nothing from my childhood. That black and yellow space one I owned as a kid and loved it. Would love to get it back some day.

That was always my favourite too. I had a few of the black and yellow sets.

[Sharky]

I picked up Caps avenging cycle today but they had all the sets from marvels super heroes line

[Cyberwing]

I picked up Caps avenging cycle today but they had all the sets from marvels super heroes line

Is it approx. $24? what about the other set prices?

[Sharky]

Is it approx. $24? what about the other set prices?

Chaos cycle $24.99 (cap+ Loki 2 troopers)
Lokis cosmic cube escape $49.99 (Loki, Hawkeye, Iron Man)
Wolverines chopper showdown $49.99 (wolverine, deadpool, magneto)

And I can't remember the two other kits

Large hero factory style figures $24.99

[STL]

Chaos cycle $24.99 (cap+ Loki 2 troopers)
Lokis cosmic cube escape $49.99 (Loki, Hawkeye, Iron Man)
Wolverines chopper showdown $49.99 (wolverine, deadpool, magneto)

And I can't remember the two other kits

Large hero factory style figures $24.99

Very pricey sets. Especially for that truck. I like a lot but the price is ridiculous.

Saw Avengers Quinjet $129.99

[kaiden]

yeah i saw the new avenger sets at tru on the weekend and they look to have a poor value for money. its crazy how much we price gouged here.

but they do look really nice though. really want ironman and the wolverine/magneto set.

[STL]

Big W have the Star Wars Jedi Fighter on clearance for $100.

Was somewhat tempted but can anyone recommend?

[Golden Phoenix]

If it is this one (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=10215-1), I would buy it, even though I have one alright. The US price is about $100 anyway.

I absolutely loved the build. It is a fantastic set.

[Cyberwing]

Look at some more pictures first.
Some complained that the astromech head is too large.
Although the price is tempting, considering it used to be $140 during it's first release and all it took was a year and a half.:p

[i_amtrunks]

Nabbed the daredevil, rock chick, hippie, nerd and aztec warrior.

The Aztec warrior has to be the easiest figure produced to feel in the bag, his headdress is very distinctive. Space Marine and Neptune were very difficult to feel out (thus why I didn't end up with either!)

Don't rely on the indents this time around, they are very difficult to see on the red plastic.

[Sharky]

Nabbed the daredevil, rock chick, hippie, nerd and aztec warrior.

The Aztec warrior has to be the easiest figure produced to feel in the bag, his headdress is very distinctive. Space Marine and Neptune were very difficult to feel out (thus why I didn't end up with either!)

Don't rely on the indents this time around, they are very difficult to see on the red plastic.

i found the evil knight easy to find (have 4).. the aztec and the space marine has large items in it.... and somehow i ended up with three tarzans

i really like the neptune one though

[Slag]

Whilst this is not a 'new' acquisition, mum announced a few months ago that she was sick of storing my stuff so told me to come and get it or she would bin it. So I went and had a look because I didn't particularly know what she was talking about.

Turns out I forgot I still owned these. I used to collect space lego when I was a kid, at my peak owned 152 sets. But as the all to common story goes, your mum decides one day that you have outgrown them and 'poof'... gone forever:mad: The walker belonged to my brother before he gave it to me, so its gotta be pushing 30 years old.

Behold, all that remains of my once MIGHTY lego collection...

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/legocollection001.jpg

Awesome.. i love that old stuff. and boxed too! and uc xwing:eek:
i've still got the medium ship and the small walker that were part of that blacktron series but no boxes.. (i always wanted that car):rolleyes:

[i_amtrunks]

Nabbed the evil Knight, Neptune, Space marine and George of the Jungle.

No doubles yet, and gotten most of my want list from this set!

[Accel]

Got the Malevolence for my birthday and picked up the Fury Class Interceptor.

also nabbed 2 Space marine minifigs and an Anztec warrior

[shokwave2]

Lay-byed the UCS Imperial Shuttle from Big W yesterday. Saving it for when we move house in about 3 weeks. Can't wait!

[Sutton]

Picked up Helm's Deep the other week on an impulse. What a beautifully designed set. So nice to build a lego castle that's not all single-piece walls. And the minifigs are amazingly detailed. Pretty good price for a licensed set too.

Looking forward to buying some more wall pieces...

[Lint]

Picked up Helm's Deep the other week on an impulse. What a beautifully designed set. So nice to build a lego castle that's not all single-piece walls. And the minifigs are amazingly detailed. Pretty good price for a licensed set too.

Looking forward to buying some more wall pieces...

Would love some pics!

[Sharky]

With thanks to Golden Phoenix!!!




http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Lego/8909_Minifigures_Team%20GB/Lego_MF_GB_01_sm.jpg

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[Slag]

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/teammembernumber8/IMG_6214.jpg Bring on the Rancor pit and ucs Bwing :)

[Demonac]

Was minding my own business at Big W, when a Super Star Destroyer popped up.
I had to buy it...have I bitten off more than I can chew?

[Bidoofdude]

Was it QV Big W?

[The_Damned]

Was minding my own business at Big W, when a Super Star Destroyer popped up.
I had to buy it...have I bitten off more than I can chew?

how much? has anyone else seen it a big w?

[Demonac]

It was $500. Probably a lay-by return from the June toy sale.
I got it at Highpoint.

[Bidoofdude]

Ok. Thanks for sharing.

[Lint]

It was $500. Probably a lay-by return from the June toy sale.
I got it at Highpoint.

I actually saw two of them there that week you picked it up. I reckon they probably found some out the back left over from the Toy Sale.

On another note I went a bit crazy at Myer on Sunday

http://i50.tinypic.com/2yozurd.jpg


I actually picked up about twice this much Lego. The other half are gifts or are on gumtree.

[i_amtrunks]

The Moria set is pretty good, I've been saving Helm's Deep to make once I have reports and such done as a reward before the hobbit sets are released.

I eventually caved and got the Weathertop set a month ago. It's a fun build, with a clever and very interesting design to make it appear spherical, but unless you can get it for $50-$60 I cannot really recommend it. It is too small for the higher prices unless you are a completionist.

[KalEl]

wifey got the monster hunters castle today

[Slag]

Picked up the Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia from Planet the other day.
Pretty cool little book with pretty much a page (200 of em) dedicated to each minifigure, which sets they came with and any unique parts they might have..
, comes with a little Han Solo with a medal printed on his chest too:D

is that how you spell encyclopedia , That's how it's written on the cover. Spell check tells me otherwise??

[Bidoofdude]

Yes, that's right. It's just the American spelling options. Same with color etc.

[crankcase76]

Picked up $70 worth of the series 9 minifigs for the son today and Only have 2 out of the series to get.:D

[The_Damned]

Picked up $70 worth of the series 9 minifigs for the son today and Only have 2 out of the series to get.:D

who did you miss out on?

today i got the knight, space guy, the alien and the mermaid. really liking this series 9

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Big W has the new Chima sets out. Not sure if I will get into this one

[Krayt]

FINALLY after an ebay scam saga, I've got a lego grail.....

Got to work at 8:15, and the postie had already been...

10228 Haunted house is sitting right next to me :-D

[Sharky]

FINALLY after an ebay scam saga, I've got a lego grail.....

Got to work at 8:15, and the postie had already been...

10228 Haunted house is sitting right next to me :-D

i look forward to progress build photos!!!!

[loophole]

FINALLY after an ebay scam saga, I've got a lego grail.....

Got to work at 8:15, and the postie had already been...

10228 Haunted house is sitting right next to me :-D

Awesome!! I got one on laybuy should be lots of fun XD

[Krayt]

Where'd you layby, and how much?

[loophole]

Where'd you layby, and how much?

From a specialty shop in Adelaide that imports stuff for 300...

[The_Damned]

was finally able to order a set of minecrat lego $49 shipped from the jinx store. i been waiting for ages to snag a set

[Lord_Zed]

I bought my yearly lego set today, not sure if this counts for 2012 or 2013, because I didn't buy a lego set last year (only random mini figures).

Anyway I got one of those Chima small raven flyer thingy, because I was reminded of Badbird from Pizza Cats.

You know I kinda like it, reminds me of Battle Beast or Thundercats, and has very interesting colour usage too.

Tempted to break my one lego rule.

[kup]

It does look like Badbird!

The whole Chima line seems really cool.

[Sharky]

It does look like Badbird!

The whole Chima line seems really cool.

i also picked up the Razcal set to see what the CHIMA stuff is like, and it is not bad, some playability to it other then build and construct, and the minifigures seem cool, birds crocs lions wolves....

the large croc boat looks good aswell...

may need to pick a few more up

[Lord_Zed]

i also picked up the Razcal set to see what the CHIMA stuff is like, and it is not bad, some playability to it other then build and construct, and the minifigures seem cool, birds crocs lions wolves....

the large croc boat looks good aswell...

may need to pick a few more up

Something about the Croc Boat reminds me of the Cobra moray Hydrofoil, I think it's the dual cockpits and opening hatch on the prow, dunno.

I'm not really a Lego collector but the Lego IP sets sure seem a lot better value than the licensed stuff, I love the idea of the LOTR and Hobbit Lego but most of them just looked like cool mini figures packaged with a boring set piece.

[The_Damned]

Something about the Croc Boat reminds me of the Cobra moray Hydrofoil, I think it's the dual cockpits and opening hatch on the prow, dunno.

I'm not really a Lego collector but the Lego IP sets sure seem a lot better value than the licensed stuff, I love the idea of the LOTR and Hobbit Lego but most of them just looked like cool mini figures packaged with a boring set piece.

i dunno dude helms deep is pretty decent

[i_amtrunks]

Picked up the small raven and Croc sets from the Chima range. Both were cheaper than the ripcord roller base sets that I think are meant to be the meat of the series.

The raven set is great value for money, the minifig does look like badbird, but I loved the playability of it, after the fun build. The croc cart sure is a strange thing to behold, but surprisingly menacing and interactive.

If the other sets are as good as these, I'll be getting a few more, the Croc boat is something I really like the look of, but the price is a bit much for now, hopefully it'll end up reduced like the larger ninjago sets... One can hope. :D

[i_amtrunks]

LotR Orc Forge arrived today. Not sure what shop it is an exclusive of here (TFR maybe?) but I got it off ebay for about $60 shipped, and I am not sure that it as worth it.

The light brick and minifigures are, as always very nice and cool, and the gimmick is fun, but there is not $60 worth of build in this set, it took me less than 45 minutes yo build as I took my time and laminated stuff or work as well. Its a little weak on the sides due to the small shaped base plates only being held on with a brick or two, so it feels rather flimsy, something I have not experienced with Lego for a long time.

The White hand of Saruman shields and helmets are awesome, they should have been included in the Helms Deep set as well.

If you see it for around $45, grab it, otherwise only if you need orcs!

[Stompy]

trunks: The Chima sets were a nice surprise. I haven't bought much Lego sets in the past few years but upon getting the same two sets as you I was impressed. I picked up the other vehicles (Eagle Flyer, Wolf Truck and the Lion tank). They were all great except for that lion tank. Way too skeletal and I regret it. I should have opted for the smaller lion vehicle. The others are ace though.

I also picked up that little red mech from Ninjago, really nice set and the Final Battle tread tricycle which was pretty nifty.

Also got series 9 minifigs. Zero doubles this time due to each minifig having some unique and easy to feel parts each.

[The_Damned]

trunks: The Chima sets were a nice surprise. I haven't bought much Lego sets in the past few years but upon getting the same two sets as you I was impressed. I picked up the other vehicles (Eagle Flyer, Wolf Truck and the Lion tank). They were all great except for that lion tank. Way too skeletal and I regret it. I should have opted for the smaller lion vehicle. The others are ace though.

I also picked up that little red mech from Ninjago, really nice set and the Final Battle tread tricycle which was pretty nifty.

Also got series 9 minifigs. Zero doubles this time due to each minifig having some unique and easy to feel parts each.

How long did yoh stand there and feel the bags up for.

[Stompy]

Took me about 15-20 minutes and that's helping another person who was getting two sets.

Myer City (Melb) actually caters for all us Minifig pack manhandlers. They are friendly and actually help out at times by bringing out fresh boxes from the stock room and even have marked packs in a drawer if you are after any in particular.

[i_amtrunks]

Also got series 9 minifigs. Zero doubles this time due to each minifig having some unique and easy to feel parts each.

I nabbed Ceasar, Mermaid and Space Orc. Knew which 3 I was getting, as you said, the parts make it easier to feel this time around (still no bump codes for S9 out yet).

Can't help but feel a little ripped off by the $5 price for each figure, compared to what you get for $5 in the friends line, saw some of the built toys at a cousins place, the pet series 1 (turtle, cat, squirrel) are awesome for the price.

[Stompy]

Can't help but feel a little ripped off by the $5 price for each figure, compared to what you get for $5 in the friends line, saw some of the built toys at a cousins place, the pet series 1 (turtle, cat, squirrel) are awesome for the price.

Got mine Thursday. They had a Buy 2 get 3rd for free. So essentially 30% Off each pack. Yes, a premium price, but I must admit I always feel I have a premium product with Lego.

[The_Damned]

got my minecraft lego set in the mail today

[Autocon]

Took me about 15-20 minutes and that's helping another person who was getting two sets.

Myer City (Melb) actually caters for all us Minifig pack manhandlers. They are friendly and actually help out at times by bringing out fresh boxes from the stock room and even have marked packs in a drawer if you are after any in particular.

This is Myer?

:eek::confused::eek::eek:

Customer service isnt dead.....

[The_Damned]

just got the A-wing starfighter from kmart for $35

[i_amtrunks]

got my minecraft lego set in the mail today

While I have no interest in Minecraft, it was a nice looking set, very detailed. Let us know if it was a long build or not.

[Golden Phoenix]

just got the A-wing starfighter from kmart for $35

Nice. Did they have any of the other new Star Wars sets?

[The_Damned]

Nice. Did they have any of the other new Star Wars sets?

they had the one with the two clone troopers $20?

and two of the planet ones the star destroyer one and a red one. $15? i think

[The_Damned]

While I have no interest in Minecraft, it was a nice looking set, very detailed. Let us know if it was a long build or not.

probably will take longer then it should because i wont be able to build it without the daughter

[Sutton]

just got the A-wing starfighter from kmart for $35

Sweet, been hanging out for that. Might want a Z-95 too.

Now we just need a new system-scale B-wing to finish off the new versions of the Star Wars 'alphabet'.

[Darthprimus]

My awesome wife bought me jabba's palace ( k-mart clearance 129$) and hobbit bag end( target sale 99$) yesterday. very cool stuff. and she grabbed me the gandalf horse and cart lego last week also. really like jabba's palace.

[Bidoofdude]

My awesome wife bought me jabba's palace ( k-mart clearance 129$) and hobbit bag end( target sale 99$) yesterday. very cool stuff. and she grabbed me the gandalf horse and cart lego last week also. really like jabba's palace.

So jealous of the palace. Hopefully it doesn't retire anytime soon because I want it SOOO bad, but the price is a shocker. Is it still on sale?:cool::D

[Darthprimus]

yup its still on sale. Plus you can join the rancor set(75005) to the base to give it extra set height. i know big w in geelong has that puppy out at the moment for about $80 intro price.

[i_amtrunks]

So I made Craggers Ship (70006) today. It took me under one and a half hours, with lots of breaks, watching the cricket and taking my sweet time. For a box and set this large it should have taken far longer, something maybe closer to double that.

If you are not a fan of large pre constructed pieces, this is not a set for you. The main boat is (as I expected) one large pre finished piece. The two smaller croc boats are also premade. There are alot of larger pieces in the set, that while they look great, diminish the build enjoyment massively. On the flip side there are plenty of cool pieces in new colours, and the set is the nice olive green, rather than the brighter green it looks on the box.

As a build, this set is a fail, as a display piece it is okay (but the smaller bird sets are superior), but as a toy (especially for kids) this is FREAKING AWESOME!!! it has everything you need, good and bad characters, lots of different and awesome looking weapons, heaps of vehicles with plenty of play value. There is a jail part to capture the lions, flick missiles that flick okay and lots of story potential.

Minor annoyances:
- No storage for weapons when the characters are driving the vehicles.
- female Croc gets no weapon! (used a spare spear and red translucent axe head)
- gunship weapons are too low and will fire into the back of the pilot. Another full block raise will alleviate, I have to find suitable colours first.
- front pod (where the red windscreens are) is weakly held on to the boat frame.

Make no mistake that this is a brilliant set for kids, but loses lots of points as a display or build piece. However the crapload of teeth/claws will fall off often, even in careful play, and some parts are barely held on, so expect lots of rebuilds if the kids are a bit rougher on it. Certainly worth around $100, but not more, just does not have the finished feel of the Bird sets. Compared to owning 5/6 of the wheel sets, it is a bargain!

[SMHFConvoy]

Cool, I've had some interest in the Chima Lego. Got my eye on the lion tank :-)

[Omega Metro]

I got a feeling this Chima stuff is going to shelf warm.

[Golden Phoenix]

I got a feeling this Chima stuff is going to shelf warm.

Agreed. There is stacks of it. Target in the Melb CBD had pretty much a full wall of it. I think had it been released before xmass it would have been a different story though.

[i_amtrunks]

Agreed. There is stacks of it. Target in the Melb CBD had pretty much a full wall of it. I think had it been released before xmass it would have been a different story though.

When the show starts spamming the television It'll start selling better. Same with TMNT.

Ninjago didnt shelf warm (at least not the smaller sets) and it was a far inferior line of products.

[loophole]

Yay!! Got the daily bugle set today :D

[Sharky]

Yay!! Got the daily bugle set today :D

let me know how it is, i am eyeing it off myself!!

[Dkaris]

Any of you pick up a tie fighter from Target Miranda this afternoon?

[Ma5imu5]

Target (on sale) and big w (last 3 photos) have new star wars sets.
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PS: first time posting pics :D

[SMHFConvoy]

Has the creator set 31007 aka "springer" been released here yet? Really keen to get that set.

[Omega Metro]

Has the creator set 31007 aka "springer" been released here yet? Really keen to get that set.

I am looking for this also. Not into Lego normally but want this bad!

[SMHFConvoy]

I am looking for this also. Not into Lego normally but want this bad!

I remember a few years ago Lego creator did two sets of mecha. Passed them up that time, not passing this one up! :-)

[Ma5imu5]

Has the creator set 31007 aka "springer" been released here yet? Really keen to get that set.

No, I haven't seen it yet. The new creator set for 2013 that I saw was 31006 which is called highway speeder. I purchased this set and the AT-RT. See pic below :D

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[Ma5imu5]

I remember a few years ago Lego creator did two sets of mecha. Passed them up that time, not passing this one up! :-)

There is also set 31008 coming out this year too. They called it Thunder Wing. It has 3 modes as well. Bot, jet and car.

[Sharky]

Has the creator set 31007 aka "springer" been released here yet? Really keen to get that set.

you can order "Power Mech" (and Thunder Wings) from the lego AU store online but shipping is $30......

[SMHFConvoy]

Hmm... I don't know if I'm that keen. Thanks anyway :-)

[SMHFConvoy]

Despite the $40 price tag picked up the tmnt stealth shell in pursuit as retail therapy.

[Lint]

Got my Modular Palace Cinema (http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=5287) today. Will be buildling it this long weekend!

[Golden Phoenix]

Got my Modular Palace Cinema (http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=5287) today. Will be buildling it this long weekend!

Where did you pick that up from?

[Lint]

Where did you pick that up from?

Guy from work was doing a Legoshop.com order so I jumped in. Unfortunately there was a max limit of 2 per order otherwise I would have roped other people in.

It's nice to get something when it first comes out. I used to wait for decent prices at places like B&N and Amazon but LEGO are really knuckling down on these retailers to stop export sales to Australia. :(

[Golden Phoenix]

Guy from work was doing a Legoshop.com order so I jumped in. Unfortunately there was a max limit of 2 per order otherwise I would have roped other people in.

I figured as much.

I took advantage of Myer's 50% off a second toy deal.
Picked up 3 TNMT sets and a Star Wars Old Republic battle pack.

I picked up the 3 smaller TMNT sets, so I am still missing Leo. I was tempted to buy one of the bigger ones so I ended up with all 4 turtles but I am not a fan of the 2 bigger sets. I might just got one off BrickLink (or here if anyone ends up with a spare).

[Slag]

got these little fellows today..
http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/teammembernumber8/P1010006_zps62efd336.jpg:)

Edit ; And bought the Rancor pit a few days ago.......:D

[i_amtrunks]

I've been good and not buying the Ferrari Lego from Shell service stations, but then caved and spent $50 on the T-Rex helix range lifter set on sale from big w. it was meant to be $60 on sale but I'm not complaining.

It's not the most detailed set and it was quick build, but it is ginormous. He box does not give an indication of just how big it will end up being. It is about the same length as the Chima croc boat,but heavier and less fragile.

An awesome set for the sale price, the Trex goes for anywhere between $30 and $40 on Lego sale sites, so to spend a little more and get a giant copter as well is worth it to me!

[Krayt]

Stalked the postie and got my Palace Cinema which i was silly enough to NOT send to work.... now to hide it from wifey :-D

So far I have all the modern Modulars, but still hiding them :-(

[Golden Phoenix]

Stalked the postie and got my Palace Cinema which i was silly enough to NOT send to work.... now to hide it from wifey :-D

So far I have all the modern Modulars, but still hiding them :-(

Where did you order it from?
The S@H site??

[Krayt]

Yup.... free shipping for orders over $100... cheaper than getting from US and then mailed

[kup]

Saw them relatively cheap at Woolworth so impulse bought the Chima dune buggy vehicle that comes with a Lion'o guy and small Ninja Crow plane thing with that guy that looks like Badbird from Samurai Pizza Cats.

[Lint]

My package finally arrived so I can display my Ferrari lego racers on their display stand.

Apologies for the crappy flash photography :p

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[The_Damned]

Where did you order it from?
The S@H site??

which site is that?

[Golden Phoenix]

which site is that?

It is Lego's online shop. It used to be called Shop@Home. I forget they changed it's name and still call it that....

[Sharky]

My package finally arrived so I can display my Ferrari lego racers on their display stand.

Apologies for the crappy flash photography :p

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/Lintson/LEGO/2013-05-22203608_zps186610bc.jpg (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/Lintson/media/LEGO/2013-05-22203608_zps186610bc.jpg.html)

That is cool where can you get that from looks like enough room to have the Minifigures set on display too!!

[Lint]

That is cool where can you get that from looks like enough room to have the Minifigures set on display too!!

I actually bought it at the china square central sunday markets in Singapore. I don't think they were available in Australia at all. Theres room enough for the minifigures set but they wouldn't display very well on this stand.

That said, after a quick google, theres actually a way cooler stand for the ferrari cars out there which I would buy on the spot if I ever saw it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shell-LEGO-Crossover-FERRARI-6-Car-Mini-Figure-Display-Stand-Completed-Set-/321072517645?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4ac169d20d

[Golden Phoenix]

Picked up the Horizon Express and the Constitution Train Chase sets from Myer today.
With the sale and MyerOne voucher I paid $209.
Pretty much $105 each. Win!

[Demonac]

I couldn't control myself at Myers either.
Picked up the Sopwith Camel & the 4x4 Crawler.

[Golden Phoenix]

I couldn't control myself at Myers either.
Picked up the Sopwith Camel & the 4x4 Crawler.

I had to hold myself back from grabbing that 4x4 Crawler. I convinced myself I couldn't get it today since my arms we full.

[Lint]

I couldn't control myself at Myers either.
Picked up the Sopwith Camel & the 4x4 Crawler.

I picked up... a few Cavarly builder sets. Because I'm in WA and don't feel like lugging kilos of bricks back.

Sadly I'm not going to be back east until the voucher expires.:(

[Stompy]

Picked up:
- Monster Fighters Haunted House (Pending build)
- VW Camper Van (Wow! A Masterpiece. Everything good about Lego)
- Mini Modular Buildings (This is probably my favorite. Have built 3 out the 5 buildings)

Just another handful of sets to get when the majors start their sale.

[i_amtrunks]

Got the LotR Black gate and the TMNT Shredder Cycle from the Big W sale.

Shredder Cycle is awful, even worse than the Sewer Tumbler set. Only bought it as it was on sale, and to buy just the Donatello and Shredder figures I wanted would have cost about the same after shipping.

Black Gate, like all the newer sets looks very small; however, the box is very heavy. Cannot wait to build it, will have to look for a figureless set off ebay to get on the cheap to complete the gate properly.

[Autocon]

Two galaxy squad sets, for my lil cousins birthday though:o:p

[i_amtrunks]

Finally put together the hobbit hole "unexpected gathering" set over the last two days. Brilliant construction and interesting straight up build, unlike many of the LotRsets which have some clever sideways building.

Ordered LotR Orthanc from the lego website yesterday, so hoping it arrives in the next week so I can build before going back to work!

[i_amtrunks]

Of course as school goes back and I thus go back to fulltime work (yes, teachers do work over their holidays!) Orthanc arrived today.

I'm glad it was free shipping because this is one big heavy box. Wont be able to make it for weeks now, but it will look awesome sitting in my loungeroom!

[lcz128]

How'd you get free shipping from the Lego store!?

I recently picked up the following:
* Lego Monster Fighters Haunted House
* Arkham Asylum Breakout
* TMNT Baxter set (April! Baxter! yay!) (fun lil build - first proper experience with Lego mechs)
* Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape (Harley! Riddler! yay!) (fun little build with a cute little cart that works on those train tracks)

[i_amtrunks]

I think it was a deal with the Orthanc set, didn't do anything special, when I added it to the cart it told me I qualified for free shipping.

[Golden Phoenix]

How'd you get free shipping from the Lego store!?

They appear to be doing it all year round now for orders over $150

[Bidoofdude]

Does that mean I can get the sail barge shipped here for $150 without shipping?!?!? :eek: AVAILABLE NOW!!!

[Golden Phoenix]

Does that mean I can get the sail barge shipped here for $150 without shipping?!?!? :eek: AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Not quite. It appears to be one of those $149.99 deals.

I'm sure you can find something else (http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Desert-Skiff-9496) to go with it.

[Sinnertwin]

Picked up 9469 Gandalf Arrives from Kmart. A nice and easy build after UCS R2D2 :)

[Krayt]

Not quite. It appears to be one of those $149.99 deals.

I'm sure you can find something else (http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Desert-Skiff-9496) to go with it.

I had something that was a dollar under the free shipping once.... Go to pick a part and a couple of pieces later your in free shipping land

[Sharky]

Cause thats the power of.......

BTTF

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5885_sm_zpsccd1a0d4.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Steves_collection/media/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5885_sm_zpsccd1a0d4.jpg.html)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5886_sm_zps6d7fedcb.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Steves_collection/media/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5886_sm_zps6d7fedcb.jpg.html)

BTTF II

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5890_sm_zps5052ef6a.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Steves_collection/media/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5890_sm_zps5052ef6a.jpg.html)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5894_sm_zpsf85a1cea.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Steves_collection/media/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5894_sm_zpsf85a1cea.jpg.html)

BTTF III

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5899_sm_zps628cb26b.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Steves_collection/media/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5899_sm_zps628cb26b.jpg.html)

and everything you need for the three versions.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/Steves_collection/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5901_sm_zpsf0e7125a.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Steves_collection/media/Lego/21103_BTTF%20DeLorean/IMG_5901_sm_zpsf0e7125a.jpg.html)

While this is rather simplistic and certain thing could of been better it is a fun little build, i really wish Marty and Doc Brown were customisable aswell for the different movies, or different minifigs were included Future Marty with hoverboard, future doc with trench coat a wild west doc with cowboy hat and a poncho wearing Marty (clint Eastwood) with a frisbee pie tin accessory would of been aweesome

FUN

[Deonasis]

^ was going to buy the BTTF set for a christmas present but the $30 shipping killed that idea.. then again, if somebody else wants lego and i can double the order to $150 for free shipping it would be worth it.

[Sam]

DJs had 20% off LEGO yesterday, and since they seem to be the only one that carries the modular sets, I got the Palace Cinema.

Possibly my one and only modular series set due to their prices. :)

[Golden Phoenix]

DJs had 20% off LEGO yesterday, and since they seem to be the only one that carries the modular sets, I got the Palace Cinema.

Possibly my one and only modular series set due to their prices. :)

Wow. I completely forgot to keep an eye on David Jones. I can't remember when the last time I went into their store to check out what they had.

[Bidoofdude]

Wow. I completely forgot to keep an eye on David Jones. I can't remember when the last time I went into their store to check out what they had.

Do DJs in Melbourne CBD even have toys any more?

[Krayt]

^ was going to buy the BTTF set for a christmas present but the $30 shipping killed that idea.. then again, if somebody else wants lego and i can double the order to $150 for free shipping it would be worth it.

Check amazon.... i got 2 shipped for 80ish

[Sinnertwin]

TMNT single figures Leo, Mikey & Raph, from Crankcase

[Hursticon]

With all of the euphoria surrounding the Lego movie practically everywhere I digitally go :D, I thought I'd see if I could find any of the old sets I used to have (Or wanted) as a kid :cool: - then if I could afford any of it! :p

Low and behold I did and thus far I've placed 3 orders with a particular seller, the 1st of which arrived on Wednesday! :eek::D

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/22-MAR-14-00_zpsb020b43a.jpg



I've only built 3 out of the 5 sets in this 1st order, but here are some pics anyway ;):


Blacktron II: Super Nova II

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_22-MAR-14-03_zps84ad79e1.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/22-MAR-14-03_zps84ad79e1.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_22-MAR-14-04_zpsa94e5309.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/22-MAR-14-04_zpsa94e5309.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_22-MAR-14-05_zps20f36e77.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/22-MAR-14-05_zps20f36e77.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_22-MAR-14-06_zpsb465ce16.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/22-MAR-14-06_zpsb465ce16.jpg.html)

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/22-MAR-14-07_zps733e97cf.jpg



Blacktron II: Tri-Wheeled Tyrax

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-01_zps6fe132d9.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-01_zps6fe132d9.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-02_zps6fdd9039.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-02_zps6fdd9039.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-03_zps4c08adbf.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-03_zps4c08adbf.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-04_zps989d3367.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-04_zps989d3367.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-05_zps5649cfb4.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-05_zps5649cfb4.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-06_zps1e1d4550.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-06_zps1e1d4550.jpg.html)

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-07_zps6abb144e.jpg



Blacktron II: Sub-Orbital Guardian

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-08_zpsbd685f56.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-08_zpsbd685f56.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-09_zpsb544e993.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-09_zpsb544e993.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-10_zpsaeb5cb51.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-10_zpsaeb5cb51.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-11_zps68800a09.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-11_zps68800a09.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-12_zps055b170b.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-12_zps055b170b.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-13_zps04e8a549.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-13_zps04e8a549.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-14_zpse9f2308f.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-14_zpse9f2308f.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-15_zpsdb121861.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-15_zpsdb121861.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_23-MAR-14-16_zps34481839.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-16_zps34481839.jpg.html)

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/23-MAR-14-17_zps31883c84.jpg


I can't believe what I've managed to find, nor can I wait for it all to arrive! :p

I quite liked Lego back in the day but never to the same degree as Transformers or Ninja Turtles, so the few Lego sets I used to have were quite cherished until the parts were all lost to the 4 corners of the abode that also housed 2 younger siblings. :rolleyes:

So coupled with my recent dablings with "Alien Conquest" & "Monster Fighters" lines, along with quite a lull in my TF collecting of late - I decided to throw some money at some older sets and re-live a small part of my childhood. :D:cool:

[Golden Phoenix]

Very nice pick up. Those Blacktron sets can be very popular.

[Hursticon]

Very nice pick up. Those Blacktron sets can be very popular.

I don't doubt, I loved the theme & colour-scheme as a kid - there was a lot to love with it :)...



...but there was also a lot to love with the following series too ;):D:


U.F.O: Radon Rover

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-01_zps058e3210.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-01_zps058e3210.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-02_zpscea459bf.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-02_zpscea459bf.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-03_zpsa2369ef2.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-03_zpsa2369ef2.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-04_zps578eade2.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-04_zps578eade2.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-05_zps5e76b756.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-05_zps5e76b756.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-06_zps135f603f.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-06_zps135f603f.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-07_zpsac019944.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-07_zpsac019944.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_24-MAR-14-08_zpsb141fb6b.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-08_zpsb141fb6b.jpg.html)

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/24-MAR-14-09_zps36f45778.jpg


The Radon Rover was probably my favourite set as a kid, I remember pulling it apart and rebuilding things with it countless times - Just pure awesome! :D:cool:
I do remember always looking at the catalogue & toy shelves at the time, yearning for something more - That feeling wasn't ever satiated, until last week when the yearning was finally quenched...

[nexusnixx]

Finally my order for Simpsons had arrived! Hurray!!! Took like 2.5 weeks

[Fungal Infection]

Here's something for the classic space fans out there (shameless plug)

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=4380

[Hursticon]

Here's something for the classic space fans out there (shameless plug)

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=4380

Plug-away dude because that's an amazing collection you've amassed! :eek::D:cool:

[Sinnertwin]

Plug-away dude because that's an amazing collection you've amassed! :eek::D:cool:

Indeed :D

[Hursticon]

So I finally got around to constructing & photographing the final kit to Order #1 :D

This is one of the "Drooled over as a kid" sets that I'm really pleased with and excited to finally own ;):), behold!:


U.F.O: Warp Wing Fighter

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-01_zps0b868895.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-01_zps0b868895.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-02_zpsf0e13296.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-02_zpsf0e13296.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-03_zpsd4855644.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-03_zpsd4855644.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-04_zpsea5ebb15.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-04_zpsea5ebb15.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-05_zps7fb036aa.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-05_zps7fb036aa.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-06_zpsf88f79f6.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-06_zpsf88f79f6.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-07_zpsac4b9d8a.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-07_zpsac4b9d8a.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-08_zps21f37988.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-08_zps21f37988.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-09_zps2f9221a4.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-09_zps2f9221a4.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-10_zpsfab60504.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-10_zpsfab60504.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-11_zpsfb4dfe89.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-11_zpsfb4dfe89.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_28-MAR-14-13_zpsbc5681e4.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-13_zpsbc5681e4.jpg.html)

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-12_zpse4ead1a2.jpg


...and thus crowns the completion of Order #1; 3 out of the 5 of these sets were revisits to kits I once owned as a kid, but all 5 have been extremely fun, relaxing & cathartic experiences. ;):cool:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/28-MAR-14-14_zps08f356d0.jpg


Now, to begin Order #2...

[Autocon]

I like the big ufo ship! :D The alien creature looks cool:cool:

[Hursticon]

I like the big ufo ship! :D The alien creature looks cool:cool:

Hehe, cheers man - I did too when I was a kid and this set was on-shelf, it was one I always wanted but was never to be in my grasp... until now that is! :D


Okey doke, time to get a kick-on with Order #2, comprised of 3 kits, which arrived on Tuesday :cool::

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-01_zpsd27e4050.jpg


Beginning with this one, it's only partially complete so the search continues :o; but this kit is one of the earliest, if not the first, Lego sets I ever received as a child - so this's a heavy nostalgia trip for me. :p


System (6662): Backhoe


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-02_zps469b1634.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-02_zps469b1634.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-03_zps92e489b9.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-03_zps92e489b9.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-04_zps12d7c6b8.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-04_zps12d7c6b8.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-05_zps5e1508ee.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-05_zps5e1508ee.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-06_zpsc17342e0.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-06_zpsc17342e0.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-07_zps243cf625.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-07_zps243cf625.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-08_zps7c829826.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-08_zps7c829826.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-09_zpsff7a0dcc.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-09_zpsff7a0dcc.jpg.html)

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-10_zps57bc0672.jpg

[Hursticon]

...in just before the end of the day! :D

This is one I direly wanted as a kid, the catalogues teased me and seeing him in store would always bring me to despair as he would stare down from the shelf, just out of reach both physically and fiscally. :o
On Tuesday he finally fell into my grasp... all the way from Germany! :D:cool:



Spyrius: Recon Robot w/ spyrius chief: Major Kartofski

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-11_zps784d0bb4.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-11_zps784d0bb4.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-12_zps3614ebb6.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-12_zps3614ebb6.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-13_zps7ac11902.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-13_zps7ac11902.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-14_zps209a3974.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-14_zps209a3974.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-15_zps9e8658a5.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-15_zps9e8658a5.jpg.html) http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/th_30-MAR-14-16_zps75f3f762.jpg (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/Darkone666au/media/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-16_zps75f3f762.jpg.html)

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http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-23_zps7cc66866.jpg


I absolutely love this guy, he's great for so many reasons; he can be autonomous or mecha, he's got a little storage compartment within the front of his pelvis, oh! and his articulation! :eek:
Though it may be dated now, his articulation in the arms and claws/graspers show that Lego was at least trying and that great things were to come. ;)

He's a really fun build too as you start with just this rather flat set of rolling stock/wheels, then all of a sudden he starts sprouting upward - BUT!
There was something else about Recon Robot, something that he suggested and that the catalogued proved...

...that there was another, and, IT was far bigger! :D - I'll have to reveal that at another time however. ;):cool:

[Sinnertwin]

Nice haul, Hursti! :D
I love the Lego of old. Makes me wish i had have been able to hold onto some of my childhood pieces :( I was even considering Pick-A-Brick'ing set 600 from 1978
I've laybyd/bought a few older sets recently which were clearance, but were also on 20% off sale at Target

79109 Lone Ranger Colby showdown
79103 TMNT Lair
76007 Iron man Malibu Mansion Attack
60053 Racecar
60019 Stunt Plane

[Hursticon]

[FONT="Century Gothic"]Nice haul, Hursti! :D
I love the Lego of old. Makes me wish i had have been able to hold onto some of my childhood pieces :( I was even considering Pick-A-Brick'ing set 600 from 1978

Cheers man, there's many more photos to come of the old sets I've procured to come but they'll have to wait until I've more time - in light of recent events. :o

I looked at that set you mentioned, that's classy old-school stuff there man :cool: - I considered "Pick-A-Bricking" the parts I'd need in order to complete my Back-Hoe set... $2.57 was looking quite good for the parts until the $27 price-tag for postage was shown! :eek::(


Here's a quick set of photos of my "Modern/Movie" related Lego acquisitions that I've obtained over the past month or so. :):


[SIZE="1"]I'd like to specially thank Paul Agnew for procuring for me what you see in this 1st pic below, he went all over the place to get them for me and I greatly appreciate his efforts. ;)

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/18-APR-14-01_zps28f828f9.jpg



These are from eBay:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/18-APR-14-02_zpsacdd03fd.jpg



...and these are from Big W and Toys R Us respectively:

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Now I've just got to wait for the release of Benny's "Spaceship, Spaceship!, SPACESHIP!" & Emmet's "Construction Mech" and I think I'll be done with the Movie line... I'll probably also pick up the Ice-Cream Truck too because: Ice-Cream Truck. ;):D

[Sinnertwin]

Nice haul there, Hursti :D
$27 for postage? WTH?
I see Emmet's car. That was a ViP TrU invite only piece, wasn't it? & the Rescue Reinforcement looks really good. I'm probably goingto pick up the Ice Cream truck next month, but until then I'll just continue to admire from afar :cool: :D

[Krayt]

Got 15/16 simpsons figures from the local Kmart last night.... Despite a scalper hunting barts

[Sinnertwin]

Got 15/16 simpsons figures from the local Kmart last night.... Despite a scalper hunting barts

Nice work, considering they're not supposed to go on the shelf before the 1st of May ;) :)

[ILikeSoundwave]

Nice haul Hursti!, where did you manage to get Emmets car from?

[Dkaris]

Not exactly lego. picked up a few third party iron man minifigs and a deadpool. Before I get crucified for not buying legit ones, the armors I got lego havent made and to my knowledge they dont plan on making. And deadpool because I refuse to pay $20 for one minifig

[BruiseLee]

Not exactly lego. picked up a few third party iron man minifigs and a deadpool. Before I get crucified for not buying legit ones, the armors I got lego havent made and to my knowledge they dont plan on making. And deadpool because I refuse to pay $20 for one minifig

How's the look and quality of the minifigs? Seen them in some stores and online and they look near identical to the legit ones in most cases.

[Dkaris]

How's the look and quality of the minifigs? Seen them in some stores and online and they look near identical to the legit ones in most cases.

Paint apps are sharp and bright in colour eg iron mans armor is metallic colored, the legs are a little loose but for $3 a fig I dont mind

[Golden Phoenix]

Not exactly lego. picked up a few third party iron man minifigs and a deadpool. Before I get crucified for not buying legit ones, the armors I got lego havent made and to my knowledge they dont plan on making. And deadpool because I refuse to pay $20 for one minifig

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/Cartoons/burnher.jpg

Alright, I'll let it slide :P

How does the plastic feel? Do they stick onto the studs alright?

[Dkaris]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/Mobile%20Uploads/20140528_222507_zps9onp31yx.jpg
This guy isnt a bootleg. I bought the spidey venom juniors pack and painted the spidey head

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/Mobile%20Uploads/20140528_222122_zpsocldpgjj.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/Mobile%20Uploads/20140528_222407_zpsksr9cjkq.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/Mobile%20Uploads/20140528_222300_zps5p0noaeb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/Mobile%20Uploads/20140528_222300_zps5p0noaeb.jpg

edit: red iron mans feet look munted because I stupidly cut into his box too far and ruined the paint apps

[Trent]

...in just before the end of the day! :D

This is one I direly wanted as a kid, the catalogues teased me and seeing him in store would always bring me to despair as he would stare down from the shelf, just out of reach both physically and fiscally. :o
On Tuesday he finally fell into my grasp... all the way from Germany! :D:cool:



Spyrius: Recon Robot w/ spyrius chief: Major Kartofski

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http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2014%20Acquisitions/30-MAR-14-23_zps7cc66866.jpg


I absolutely love this guy, he's great for so many reasons; he can be autonomous or mecha, he's got a little storage compartment within the front of his pelvis, oh! and his articulation! :eek:
Though it may be dated now, his articulation in the arms and claws/graspers show that Lego was at least trying and that great things were to come. ;)

He's a really fun build too as you start with just this rather flat set of rolling stock/wheels, then all of a sudden he starts sprouting upward - BUT!
There was something else about Recon Robot, something that he suggested and that the catalogued proved...

...that there was another, and, IT was far bigger! :D - I'll have to reveal that at another time however. ;):cool:

Yes I'm late to this thread. Deal with it :p

That's awesome Hursty! I had the entire Spyrius collection when I was a kid and only got rid of the big robot you're referring to about 10 years ago (Silly me) all I have left now is the base.

Anyway, as I just need a few quick answers and don't want to start a thread, where does one get decently priced lego these days? I am after the 60046 set for my niece as she likes it and it's $100 in stores here but have seen it on Amazon for $50, buuuut as you lot would already know I can't get it shipped here. So where is priced good?

[BruiseLee]

Anyway, as I just need a few quick answers and don't want to start a thread, where does one get decently priced lego these days? I am after the 60046 set for my niece as she likes it and it's $100 in stores here but have seen it on Amazon for $50, buuuut as you lot would already know I can't get it shipped here. So where is priced good?

Was going to say shopforme.com.au as they have some decent prices for lego sets at times but I just had a look and this set was sold out there. Still decent place for future consideration.

Think the lego sales in stores are hitting soon so $80 is not quite the Amazon price after shipping but not too bad.

[Trent]

Was going to say shopforme.com.au as they have some decent prices for lego sets at times but I just had a look and this set was sold out there. Still decent place for future consideration.

Think the lego sales in stores are hitting soon so $80 is not quite the Amazon price after shipping but not too bad.

Cool. Thanks. Ill keep an eye out for sales then :)

[Omega Metro]

Got all 9 series 2 Lego Mixels. Very cute.:D

[Hursticon]

Yes I'm late to this thread. Deal with it :p

That's awesome Hursty! I had the entire Spyrius collection when I was a kid and only got rid of the big robot you're referring to about 10 years ago (Silly me) all I have left now is the base.

I'll have to finish shooting the photos of everything else I've managed to acquire, I reckon you might get a bit of enjoyment out of those as well. ;):D

[The_Black_Sheep]

After an incredibly busy past month of work, This is what I've gotten my hands on in that time...

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Acquisitions/001_zps07fd738e.jpg

[Zippo]

After going Lego crazy in 2011, I haven't purchased any since

However I couldn't resist these two at 25% off
Shall go nicely with the large Creator car carrier I got in 2011

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJuly2014Haul03_zps0a79db2f.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposJuly2014Haul03_zps0a79db2f.jpg.html)
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[Bidoofdude]

Not exactly lego. picked up a few third party iron man minifigs and a deadpool. Before I get crucified for not buying legit ones, the armors I got lego havent made and to my knowledge they dont plan on making. And deadpool because I refuse to pay $20 for one minifig

I saw a bunch in HK. They actually look really good. Mark 5, Mark 39, all the good ones.

[Stompy]

Just A couple of acquisitions recently...

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y534/chibirok/31b281ce4342a9b298ae18cbd4ac7452_zps6815f18d.jpg

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y534/chibirok/3b8b31b946c31ad4da74d33bda1c4da7_zps134f3b6b.jpg

[BruiseLee]

Just A couple of acquisitions recently...

Very nice :) I've still got those sets in the box as I have no space to put the finished build out. :rolleyes:

[nexusnixx]

Sea cow looks good I must say. Took long to build?

[Stompy]

nexusnixx:
It is great. The build was great with some challenging parts and great techniques used throughout and fine detailing. Took about 9 hours all up. It's massive as well. 62cm tall and long. 20 cm wide.

[Bidoofdude]

nexusnixx:
It is great. The build was great with some challenging parts and great techniques used throughout and fine detailing. Took about 9 hours all up. It's massive as well. 62cm tall and long. 20 cm wide.

Does it come with a hyperdrive?

[Stompy]

Bidoofdude:
No unfortunately. Maybe why they didn't include Batman in the set.

[Dkaris]

Woke up early this morning to bid on a custom deadpool minifig. its the grey xforce version. Iwon it =]

[Zippo]

I went Mega Bloks crazy in Australia

A combination of sale prices, cheaper RRP than New Zealand and not being able to get in New Zealand helped in my decision to purchase. Had top un box them all to get them home, and was very close to my weight limit for my suitcase

Halo Crazy!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul14_zpsa6b7701d.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul14_zpsa6b7701d.jpg.html)
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[Zippo]

To keep the Lego thread on topic, my single Lego purchase.

Again sale price + cheaper RRP equalled good purchase

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul18_zps62ca42ae.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul18_zps62ca42ae.jpg.html)

[STL]

Yeah, I was over in NZ and prices are crazy and supply even rarer for the Halo Mega Bloks stuff.

[twincobra]

Picked up Lego 10228 for $110 today at k-mart, Amazing deal!

[colin78]

Finally completed my Lego Movie collection, guardians of the galaxy...plus a few other bits and pieces I liked.

http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t598/Colin_Steward/Lego%20Collection/9D8E6ECE-31E8-4196-8BB7-FBAFAAEE1FDE_zpsqiza7fxh.jpg~original

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[colin78]

part 2 - Lego movie....

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[i_amtrunks]

Nice collection there Colin! How'd you find the GotG sets? I've got all 3 plus the xmen Set waiting to be built, and the Nowhere escape set looks like it isn't worth building (only good for the minifigs, like the Batman steam roller set.

Full details when they arrive but I caved and bought my first lego train... Hello new money sink.

[colin78]

Yeah, I'm happy with the collection. I haven't found the x men set yet, but I'm still on the lookout. Nowhere escape isn't too bad. Groots kinda cool in it...


Nice collection there Colin! How'd you find the GotG sets? I've got all 3 plus the xmen Set waiting to be built, and the Nowhere escape set looks like it isn't worth building (only good for the minifigs, like the Batman steam roller set.

Full details when they arrive but I caved and bought my first lego train... Hello new money sink.

[Zippo]

Paid of a layby I had today, containing Lego items I purchased in the July school holiday sales

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul37_zpsecb54902.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul37_zpsecb54902.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul36_zpsa676eb13.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul36_zpsa676eb13.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul35_zps033a6ffd.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul35_zps033a6ffd.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul34_zps21d64f75.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul34_zps21d64f75.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul31_zps6374a490.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposAugust2014Haul31_zps6374a490.jpg.html)

I have some building to do, and then some re-arranging of what is on display to fit any of this in

[nexusnixx]

Pretty impressive there colin78.

Am waiting for the batman tumbler to arrive.

[colin78]

Pretty impressive there colin78.

Am waiting for the batman tumbler to arrive.

So am I...Thankfully it's a while away, so I can get some cash behind me to play with.

[Stompy]

So. I love the Agents sets and these 3rd generation ones are impressive.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y534/chibirok/5933491d60459ade39c2d7db7df65d1c_zps7b3f98a0.jpg

The highlight is definitely the Infearno's Interception set (70162) with the best vehicle ever designed by Lego. To top it off Infearno himself is the best looking villain. The truck s great but I give the edge to the original Agents Truck from 2010, but it's sturdy and has some excellent gimmicks.

The Hurricane Heist set is massive as you can see. I was very surprised. It may look awkward as a mech but think of it as a backpack.

The smallest kit is actually feature packed. Paws very surprised at what they did in such a small set.

The most disappointing is Toxikita's Heli set. The lab was ok but am not a fan of "facades" i'd rather something solid or whole like a vehicle. Might rebuild it into one. Toxikita is a disappointing minifig especially being a main villain. The Heli is ok but composed of large bits to make up for lack of parts.

Can't wait to see the next wave in 2015.

[Hursticon]

That is one jaw-droppingly great collection you've amassed, Colin78, so many incredibly sets you've accumulated! :eek::cool:

That Lay-By of yours contains some pretty damn cool sets, too, Zippo! ;):D

[Lint]

So. I love the Agents sets and these 3rd generation ones are impressive.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y534/chibirok/5933491d60459ade39c2d7db7df65d1c_zps7b3f98a0.jpg

The highlight is definitely the Infearno's Interception set (70162) with the best vehicle ever designed by Lego. To top it off Infearno himself is the best looking villain. The truck s great but I give the edge to the original Agents Truck from 2010, but it's sturdy and has some excellent gimmicks.

The Hurricane Heist set is massive as you can see. I was very surprised. It may look awkward as a mech but think of it as a backpack.

The smallest kit is actually feature packed. Paws very surprised at what they did in such a small set.

The most disappointing is Toxikita's Heli set. The lab was ok but am not a fan of "facades" i'd rather something solid or whole like a vehicle. Might rebuild it into one. Toxikita is a disappointing minifig especially being a main villain. The Heli is ok but composed of large bits to make up for lack of parts.

Can't wait to see the next wave in 2015.

Nice! Thanks for the review Stompy. I'm also interested in these just for the parts. They're a nice blend of space and city themes. The Infearno could very well give the UCS Tumbler a run for it's money.

[Mr_K]

Did you get the agents sets online or in store? I've bent waiting for them to be released :D

[Stompy]

Did you get the agents sets online or in store? I've bent waiting for them to be released :D

In-store. Big W appears to be the first to get them in. So check your local.

[Mr_K]

In-store. Big W appears to be the first to get them in. So check your local.

Epic!!! Thanks Stompy! What were the prices like? Really wanna get the truck and the bladerunner-like car

[Stompy]

Epic!!! Thanks Stompy! What were the prices like? Really wanna get the truck and the bladerunner-like car

A bit better priced than the licensed stuff. Big W prices (RRP in brackets):

Ultra Agent Headquarters (Truck) - $125 ($140)
Hurricane Heist - $88 ($90)
Toxikita's Toxic Meltdown - $48 ($60)
Infearno Interception (car) - $35 ($40)
Tremor Track Infiltration - $25 ($30)
Riverside Raid - $15 ($16)

[Mr_K]

Cheers!

[Zippo]

A bit better priced than the licensed stuff. Big W prices (RRP in brackets):

Ultra Agent Headquarters (Truck) - $125 ($140)
Hurricane Heist - $88 ($90)
Toxikita's Toxic Meltdown - $48 ($60)
Infearno Interception (car) - $35 ($40)
Tremor Track Infiltration - $25 ($30)
Riverside Raid - $15 ($16)

Wow, we are paying through the nose here in New Zealand
$200 for the truck over here!!
$120
$70
$50
$40
$20

Australia is roughly 20% cheaper after the exchange rate and that is before any sales. Grumble, grumble :)

[Sharky]

today for Daddees day i got the 3 GotG sets.....Awesome stuff, now just to find Star-Lord that the Sharkticon has run off with!!

[i_amtrunks]

Got the three GotG sets a while back, finished making them while watching the Knights and Panthers finish the regular season brilliantly!

Sadly the Middle set is crudtacular, only worth it due to coming with Groot and Rocket, the big Milano set is bulky (too wide for kids to easily swoosh around, but looks alright, the build was nowhere near as interesting as I thought it would be. Only the small set was worth the price (and I got them from Amazon, so about 30% cheaper than AU RRP).

Very disappointing, as the only other lego sets that I have felt were as weak as these were most of the Hobbit sets (only Bag End, Finding the Ring, Mirkwood Army and maybe lake Town sets were decent, the Dol Guldur and Mirkwood spiders were pathetic).

Hoping that the Agents and second wave of movie sets can make up for the overall disappointment of the GotG sets.