Lego Acquisitions

[Stompy]

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 :)

Holy starscreams that's expensive. Will be cheaper for you to fly here and pick them up during a sale.

[Zippo]

Holy starscreams that's expensive. Will be cheaper for you to fly here and pick them up during a sale.

Yep, certainly made me pause on getting locally.
Have to be a minimum of 25% off to get locally and that does not happen often with Lego

[VERT]

Got the Lego movie Spaceship for fathers day. Does anyone know what the numbers on the license plate behind the cockpit mean. ?

[colin78]

Got the Lego movie Spaceship for fathers day. Does anyone know what the numbers on the license plate behind the cockpit mean. ?

It's a 'cheat code' for the lego movie playstation/x box game. I can't remember what it unlocks, but it's specifically for the game.

[VERT]

Nice, Thanks for that info :D

[Zippo]

More Lego

Paid off another layby from July
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul09_zps0a6da331.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul09_zps0a6da331.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul08_zpsb168ede2.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul08_zpsb168ede2.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul07_zpsc30aec29.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul07_zpsc30aec29.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul06_zps5cc41ca4.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul06_zps5cc41ca4.jpg.html)

Then brought these earlier in the week at Toyworld's Sale
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul05_zpsd4164a77.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul05_zpsd4164a77.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul10_zps19a88f40.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul10_zps19a88f40.jpg.html)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul11_zpsed7e5c14.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2014Haul11_zpsed7e5c14.jpg.html)

[UltraMarginal]

Wow, this thread is full of epic barrels of awesome!! I'm pretty envious:o

I don't collect lego for the simple reason that once I started I probably wouldn't be able to stop, I have enough space issues just collecting Transformers, and I already have to budget out some things so I can afford others.

having said that, I bought Benny's Spaceship Spaceship SPACESHIP!! in the big W sale this week, and I'm going to try to talk my wife into building it with me, then we'll look at it for a few days before dismantling it and putting it away so we can have our coffee table back.

There is something about this set and the way it represents more than half of the lego I had (and still have in a bucket at my parents house) when I was a youngster.

[Lint]

I don't collect lego for the simple reason that once I started I probably wouldn't be able to stop, I have enough space issues just collecting Transformers, and I already have to budget out some things so I can afford others.

Good ethos



having said that, I bought Benny's Spaceship Spaceship SPACESHIP!! in the big W sale this week...

And then you blew it all away with this :p
In the words of the venerable Shang Tsung: IT HAS BEGUN!

[UltraMarginal]

Good ethos



And then you blew it all away with this :p
In the words of the venerable Shang Tsung: IT HAS BEGUN!

Hopefully not, it's made even harder in that I have 3 friends who are all independently into collecting lego. two of them, their wife blames me for it, even though I warned them both before they started, and proceeded to tell them that if they call me at 2am on a lego fuelled eBay bender I will only tell them yes. :D. something to do with being a bad influence:confused:;)
the third friend has been collecting since before we met at uni and she's got so much that she's had a dedicated lego room for years, her husband can't blame me because it started before we met.

for the moment, I live vicariously through them.

[Lint]

for the moment, I live vicariously through them.

Ahh surrogated catharsis, it could work, it could work.... ;)

[sideswipes brother]

My son is now just getting into LEGO........Holy crap!!!! I will NEVER complain about the prices of TF's again now that i know what LEGO sets go for! Talk about a toy for the rich only!!!!:eek::mad:

[kovert]

Got Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! about two weeks ago. Still in the box. :)

[Civic Bossman]

Picked up Ecto-1 and the 4 TRU exclusive micro-Modulars today from TRU Cannington

[Zippo]

Some Lego Minifigures to round out the week
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2014Haul10_zps7956ba30.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposOctober2014Haul10_zps7956ba30.jpg.html)

[kovert]

Finally spotted Series 12 minifigures in QLD! Took advantage of TRU's 20% off for Friends and Family voucher and picked up a few of the little guys (and girl - there should be a genie in there somewhere).

[The_Black_Sheep]

From nothing... to this. Thanks for nothing Bricklink... :o

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/005_zpsbb8b4ca8.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/006_zps3f0edba7.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/007_zps3a1719ce.jpg

[Slag]

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/teammembernumber8/IMG_0848_zps2606858e.jpg (http://s1229.photobucket.com/user/teammembernumber8/media/IMG_0848_zps2606858e.jpg.html)

[The_Damned]

From nothing... to this. Thanks for nothing Bricklink... :o

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/005_zpsbb8b4ca8.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/006_zps3f0edba7.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/007_zps3a1719ce.jpg

how much was all that

[The_Black_Sheep]

^ I honestly can't remember. They came from about 4 or 5 different sellers... I'm drawing a complete blank... Sorry Mate.

When shopping on Bricklink, you need to pay attention to a couple of different things such as a seller's minimum order amount, whether they're willing to ship to Australia & their postage costs. Then before you've even realised it, you've just bought 41 pieces from a seller in Austria... Please don't judge me... :o:D

[i_amtrunks]

Got a Chima Gorilla animal set from one of my year 2 students because "you look like a Gorilla". Always awesome when you get the quiet kids being a little cheeky by years end.

[sideswipes brother]

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/teammembernumber8/IMG_0848_zps2606858e.jpg (http://s1229.photobucket.com/user/teammembernumber8/media/IMG_0848_zps2606858e.jpg.html)

Im getting this for Xmas. Its under the tree right now! Very excited.:D

[Krayt]

Do we need a "what's under the tree list" thread???

I've got.... 6 sets under there for me and the kids.... So for me :-P

[The_Black_Sheep]

^ I honestly can't remember. They came from about 4 or 5 different sellers... I'm drawing a complete blank... Sorry Mate.

When shopping on Bricklink, you need to pay attention to a couple of different things such as a seller's minimum order amount, whether they're willing to ship to Australia & their postage costs. Then before you've even realised it, you've just bought 41 pieces from a seller in Austria... Please don't judge me... :o:D

& here is that particular haul...

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Random/001_zpsbced0681.jpg

& low & behold I subsequently went ahead & ordered two more hauls from sellers in the US & Germany... :o

[Jetfire in the sky]

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee476/teammembernumber8/IMG_0848_zps2606858e.jpg (http://s1229.photobucket.com/user/teammembernumber8/media/IMG_0848_zps2606858e.jpg.html)

The B-Wing is such a great build, I really loved it..... and this is the first set I built after the SSD! A great xmas pressie on it's way. :)

[Krayt]

Merry Xmas!!!!

Family got....

2x simpsons lego house
2x benny's spaceship spaceship SPACESHIP(no need to share!!!)
Duplo bat ave
Duplo icecreams
Duplo number train
And even wifey got something... Lego storage boxes for the kids duplo!!! (Was filled with DVDs and chocolate)

[Golden Phoenix]

Merry Xmas!!!!

Family got....

2x simpsons lego house
2x benny's spaceship spaceship SPACESHIP(no need to share!!!)
Duplo bat ave
Duplo icecreams
Duplo number train
And even wifey got something... Lego storage boxes for the kids duplo!!! (Was filled with DVDs and chocolate)

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/Cartoons/sojealous.gif

[Krayt]

Awwww.... Poor GP... I'll get you some duplo icecreams too

[Zippo]

Paid off this layby today

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2015Haul01_zpsd063752b.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2015Haul01_zpsd063752b.jpg.html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2015Haul02_zps7f126176.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2015Haul02_zps7f126176.jpg.html)

Now to find room to display them once I find time to build

[Akky82]

Been a long time getting around to picking this up but today's the day:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7554/15616059813_5b7352b155_z.jpg

Now to start bricklinking a custom colour corner cafe...

[kovert]

75078 Imperial Troop Transport! Took advantage of Myer's "buy one get second item half price" offer :)

[CBratron]

Been picking up the Microfighters and only found out there is a series 2. Went out and got the AT-AT.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/cbrate/IMAG0085_zps3l2on4e5.jpg

[i_amtrunks]

Nabbed "bad cops car chase" and "double decker couch" from the Myer sale as they did not have any troop transports.

So I have ordered 2 of them as well as Ezras speeder bike, the ghost and a architecture trevi fountain from the interwebs.

Got to get some of the micro fighters and other battle packs too, Lego is really nailing Star Wars at the moment.

[kovert]

Finally at Myer with "buy one get second half price" offer:

- 31029 Creator Cargo Heli
- 31030 Creator Go Cart
- 70818 Double-Decker Couch (x2, for the offer)

Myer was out of the troop transport too. Must be popular with troop builders during sales. Don't mind the new helmet design. Never watched 'Rebels' so looks like ROTJ style to me.

[ampoldj]

Got my dauther the Frozen sparkling tower and just got myself a hotdog man mini fig :rolleyes:

[MV75]

Been a long time getting around to picking this up but today's the day:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7554/15616059813_5b7352b155_z.jpg

Now to start bricklinking a custom colour corner cafe...

How are you finding the set? I was going to get this one as a present for mum, but got her the Parisian restaurant instead. It's so detailed front and rear and internally. Lots going on with it.

Creator street here is now the emporium, Parisian, movie theatre and town hall. :)

[Zippo]

Splurged and got these (at full price)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001_zpsqlfp64rj.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001_zpsqlfp64rj.jpg. html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001a_zpsj7owpyht.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001a_zpsj7owpyht.jpg .html)

[nexusnixx]

Wow looking good there!!! The red car with car decal is my favourite


Splurged and got these (at full price)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001_zpsqlfp64rj.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001_zpsqlfp64rj.jpg. html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001a_zpsj7owpyht.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20March%202015%20Haul%2001a_zpsj7owpyht.jpg .html)

[Omega Metro]

They look great. But that truck is gonna be expensive!

[Akky82]

How are you finding the set? I was going to get this one as a present for mum, but got her the Parisian restaurant instead. It's so detailed front and rear and internally. Lots going on with it.

Creator street here is now the emporium, Parisian, movie theatre and town hall. :)

Honestly it was good build, few oh cool moments, but I much prefer the restaurant, and yeah there's xetail in every room and even a basement. The guy painting the wall is a bit meh, but still cool how they did some things like bay window (though gappy), and the toilet.

Only have the restaurant and pet shop at the moment, i'd have to make room to put more, and if i did it'd be bricklinking cafe corner (with custom colour walls for bottom floor and awning) and an actual interior (inspired by cafe/bike shop) and the green grocer. But then I'd want the detectives office or something and something else for the corner on the other end so ... $$$ sigh, just not a fan of the cinema or emporium due to lack of detail in the latter, and well, 6 seat cinema...

[i_amtrunks]

After binge watching all of Star Wars Rebels, I now have the Ghost, Ezras speeder bike and some clone transporters waiting to be built. Also ordered 2elsas ice palaces to be put away for a few years until their new owners are old enough to build them.

[Krayt]

sigh, just not a fan of the cinema or emporium due to lack of detail in the latter, and well, 6 seat cinema...

Lack of detail? Different departments each floor, escalator, change room, bridal maniquins, revolving door, window cleaning gantry....

[kovert]

Finally got 70817 'Batman and Super Angry Kitty Attack' late last week. It was a nice quick build. The Batman minifig is very cool.

Speed Champions and Marvel are a March release. Anyone spotted them in-store in Australia yet?

[Omega Metro]

Lack of detail? Different departments each floor, escalator, change room, bridal maniquins, revolving door, window cleaning gantry....

Yeah, love the GE. I have 3;)

[Akky82]

Lack of detail? Different departments each floor, escalator, change room, bridal maniquins, revolving door, window cleaning gantry....

Really? My brother told me it was basically empty inside... Colour me interested.

[Golden Phoenix]

Really? My brother told me it was basically empty inside... Colour me interested.

The Cafe Corner and Market Street were the only ones that were completely empty on the inside.

[Handsprime]

I found hot dog guy :D

[Omega Metro]

I found hot dog guy :D

What took you so long, lol;) I have 5 of them....no idea why!:)

[Handsprime]

What took you so long, lol;) I have 5 of them....no idea why!:)

Tried looking and gave up, my brother wanted a minifigure and grabbed a random one (saying that's how it should happen), even though I felt to see if I could find it :P
Needless to say other searching a few ones I found him :) lucky too as he's selling on eBay for twice as much and even as high as $30 :eek:

[kovert]

Nice one! Hot Dog Guy is easy to feel for but difficult to get, especially when it isn't a fresh box of minifigures. Everyone was after him when Series 13 was first released! :)

Recent:
- Iron Man vs Ultron
- Ecto 1

[CHILENO20]

First time post in this thread, Lego Ghostbusters!!!!!! :D:D:D

[Omega Metro]

Bought a Imperial Star Destroyer for $100, Red X-Wing $130, and At-At for $90 today at the BigW sale!

[lobbing]

Nice one Omega! I called up 5 different stores in my area and none of them had the Red Five xwing :(.. Can i ask which store you got yours from?

[kovert]

First time post in this thread, Lego Ghostbusters!!!!!! :D:D:D

Where did you buy yours? :)

[Omega Metro]

Nice one Omega! I called up 5 different stores in my area and none of them had the Red Five xwing :(.. Can i ask which store you got yours from?

Riverton;)

[lobbing]

Riverton;)

Cheers dude. I called riverton yesterday and they said they didn't have any in stock. Might be worth calling them again tomorrow. Hope you didnt buy the last one :p

[CHILENO20]

Where did you buy yours? :)

At TRU @ Highpoint in Victoria, they had a special 20% discount coupon sale. It was a one day special deal.

[kovert]

At TRU @ Highpoint in Victoria, they had a special 20% discount coupon sale. It was a one day special deal.

Cool, I read about that coupon deal. Store specific TRU specials seem rare up here. Have you cracked it open yet? Haven't seen the movie in its entirety but still picked one up during the 20% off at Myer weekend sale. It's a bit closer to the US RRP.

[CHILENO20]

Cool, I read about that coupon deal. Store specific TRU specials seem rare up here. Have you cracked it open yet? Haven't seen the movie in its entirety but still picked one up during the 20% off at Myer weekend sale. It's a bit closer to the US RRP.

One of my all time fav movies! Cracked it open last night, built the team now to build Ecto-1 :D:D:D

[DELTAprime]

I picked up the McLaren P1 from Big W today for $15. It's an awesome build for that price. I just wish it was the default orange colour that the real car comes in and not the more bland yellow. (I know Lego can't do the awesome pearlescent orange of the real car, but Lego orange would be better IMO.)

[kovert]

One of my all time fav movies! Cracked it open last night, built the team now to build Ecto-1 :D:D:D

My set is still sealed... maybe I should watch GB movie first :)

As for Speed Champions, the heavily stickered Ferrari looks pretty neat too.

[philby]

i got the ghostbusters set today. first time in a while i've bought lego :)

[kovert]

SW Microfighters X-wing, TIE and AT-AT. The minifigures are great. The vehicles are good for spare parts. Didn't think I'd get any SW Lego other than the Stormtrooper battle packs but here we are.

Picked up the City 'starter sets' mainly for the minifigures during Myer's buy two get third free. Built the Ideas Exo-Suit. It's really cool. The little grey turtle looks mean with the red eyes.

[Omega Metro]

SW Microfighters X-wing, TIE and AT-AT. The minifigures are great. The vehicles are good for spare parts. Didn't think I'd get any SW Lego other than the Stormtrooper battle packs but here we are

I've recently got into Star Wars Lego also. I've always liked them but never really had the guts to buy them.

[Krayt]

Big few days of lego, but not big enough...

Another rainforest animals
UCS Slave 1
Creator Mini Cooper

And damn annoyed I missed a detectives office

[Dkaris]

Picked up the trex jurassic world set

[Omega Supreme]

The local Toyworld in town is clearing a bunch of older sets for around half price. Managed to score a few 9473 sets, was only really after one but at $59.95 each it worked out pretty good value for the bricks it contained so grabbed a few extra for custom building.

[kovert]

42020 Technic Twin-rotor Helicopter. Mini Technic sets sure are difficult to find.

[DELTAprime]

Less than 24 hours after construction started I present the Helicarrier.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/550/18477109452_e5edfe9738_c.jpg

Too bad no Transformers scale well with it.:(

[ComicGuy89]

Less than 24 hours after construction started I present the Helicarrier.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/550/18477109452_e5edfe9738_c.jpg

Too bad no Transformers scale well with it.:(

That is most certainly an impressive piece! I suppose that Kreon Optimus scales well enough. :D

[Krayt]

So.... Is it worth it?

And do the instructions show how to fit the power functions too?

P.S I got it too.... But I have 2 modulars, 4 Star Wars UCS, and 2 landmarks to build/find space for before this gets built

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

So.... Is it worth it?

And do the instructions show how to fit the power functions too?

P.S I got it too.... But I have 2 modulars, 4 Star Wars UCS, and 2 landmarks to build/find space for before this gets built

It took me 11 hours straight to build. I love it. With staff discount $450 it was def worth it.

Towards the back it has what electric packs you need and also full instructions how to install.

[DELTAprime]

So.... Is it worth it?

And do the instructions show how to fit the power functions too?

P.S I got it too.... But I have 2 modulars, 4 Star Wars UCS, and 2 landmarks to build/find space for before this gets built


It took me 11 hours straight to build. I love it. With staff discount $450 it was def worth it.

Towards the back it has what electric packs you need and also full instructions how to install.

It's my first really big Lego build so I can't really judge if it's worth it but like KP I got it for $450 so I feel good about that price as opposed to the $500 Lego.com wants for it. The build feels a little repetitive building the 4 turbines. Also I know some people in their Youtube video reviews said the Technic pieces are an issue to get everything working but I had no problem getting them moving freely and working right and I'm a novice.

[millhouse]

Recently bought the UCS Slave 1 (Myer), Detective's Office (Myer) and a range of the recent DC Superheroes stuff. Eyeing off the UCS Sandcrawler as part of the Big W sale...

Build order will have to be Detective's Office, Slave 1 and figure out the rest from there!

[DELTAprime]

Recently bought the UCS Slave 1 (Myer), Detective's Office (Myer) and a range of the recent DC Superheroes stuff. Eyeing off the UCS Sandcrawler as part of the Big W sale...

Build order will have to be Detective's Office, Slave 1 and figure out the rest from there!

If I was more of a Lego collector I'd love to get sets like the Detectives Office to build a town. Have fun building it!

[millhouse]

If I was more of a Lego collector I'd love to get sets like the Detectives Office to build a town. Have fun building it!

It'll go next to the Palace Cinema, my only other modular. I bought that because I used to run a heritage listed art deco theatre a few years back.

[millhouse]

So far, the Detective's Office has been a fun build. Just acquired Jokerland at Myer for 20% off too.

Now... To try and get a Sandcrawler and slap it up on lay-by.

[nexusnixx]

So far, the Detective's Office has been a fun build. Just acquired Jokerland at Myer for 20% off too.

Now... To try and get a Sandcrawler and slap it up on lay-by.

U had any luck getting that sandcrawler?

[millhouse]

U had any luck getting that sandcrawler?

I DID! Evening before the sale at Ellenbrook and a helpful lass grabbed one from out the back and trotted it over to lay-by for me.

Maybe I'll have time to build it come December?

[Omega Metro]

Picked up a Helicarrier today (for the boys birthday in August). Was lucky as the last one was on hold for someone else since yesterday but said their time is up so gave it to me instead!😄

[Defcon]

I picked up the Creator Blue Power Jet, and Creator Adventure cars. From the Big W sale. Price was better than I was expecting. Hopefully this will be all until August when the new city sets are supposed to arrive.

[kovert]

I picked up the Creator Blue Power Jet, and Creator Adventure cars. From the Big W sale. Price was better than I was expecting. Hopefully this will be all until August when the new city sets are supposed to arrive.

The Blue Power Jet is a nice looking set. The colour scheme is very 'USA'. At $68 sale price (from $89.95 RRP) it's a pretty good deal. How much was 31037 Adventure Vehicles on sale for at Big W?

[nexusnixx]

I DID! Evening before the sale at Ellenbrook and a helpful lass grabbed one from out the back and trotted it over to lay-by for me.

Maybe I'll have time to build it come December?

Ahhhh good on you. I tried a few big w but no stock. Sigh

[Omega Metro]

The Blue Power Jet is a nice looking set. The colour scheme is very 'USA'. At $68 sale price (from $89.95 RRP) it's a pretty good deal. How much was 31037 Adventure Vehicles on sale for at Big W?

The Blue Jet is actually $55. ;)

[kovert]

The Blue Jet is actually $55. ;)

Thanks for the heads-up. The jet was in last week's catalogue for $68 (??!!). At $55 it's almost 40% off RRP, almost a 'Drop Zone' price. Big W did the same thing with the Technic Street Bike (42036) from $38 to $35. That's about 30% off RRP (not quote Drop Zone though).

[Omega Metro]

Built the Jet today. It is brilliant!
Next on the list to build is the Pirates Chess set.:)

[kovert]

Built the Jet today. It is brilliant!
Next on the list to build is the Pirates Chess set.:)

Were there many leftover pieces? Only gripe is landing gear should have smooth tyres.

[davieanix]

Did anyone's local Big W's get the Helicarrier in, and if so, how many? Is the box fairly large?

[Krayt]

Hugely large.... Death Star/SSD large. Sydney opera house large.

Or if your not in that league, size of 2 old school modulars.

[Omega Metro]

Were there many leftover pieces? Only gripe is landing gear should have smooth tyres.

Hardly any pieces left over. I actually think the wheels are too big and should be smaller.

[kovert]

Hardly any pieces left over. I actually think the wheels are too big and should be smaller.

They look a little out of place. Better suited to a land vehicle like a... tractor.

[Krayt]

Bought the tie fighter and tumbler after work tonight! More for the todo pile

[Dkaris]

not waiting for toy sale prices??

we got in the ewok village again too which was a surprise

[Krayt]

not waiting for toy sale prices??

we got in the ewok village again too which was a surprise

Timing and ease far outweighs money saved...

No midnight rush, risk of sell out, trying to go before work and being late etc etc...

[Omega Metro]

Just bought my Tie Fighter and Tumbler from Target online Toy sale! No need to rush around come sale day now.:D

[Zippo]

Got these in various sales over the last month and bit

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2006_zpstp6n6tsh.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2006_zpstp6n6tsh.jpg .html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2007_zpsppsftthm.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2007_zpsppsftthm.jpg .html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2008_zpseroloh3i.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2008_zpseroloh3i.jpg .html)

[Zippo]

Picked up Lego Wall-E from Toyworld

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2020_zpsdlx8exiy.jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2020_zpsdlx8exiy.jpg .html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2020c_zpsj5rfodzn.jp g (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20August%202015%20Haul%2020c_zpsj5rfodzn.jp g.html)

So so very awesome!

[i_amtrunks]

That's a big mark up on the US price, but it is out much earlier her than I anticipated!

[BruiseLee]

Picked up Lego Wall-E from Toyworld

*snip*

So so very awesome!

looks fantastic! A definite get when it hits OZ. looks like 1st Sep online.

[M-bot]

looks fantastic! A definite get when it hits OZ. looks like 1st Sep online.

I kinda missed the release date - now sold out everywhere I can think of and eBay prices are insane. I was told that they were a limited release and no more sets are going to be made (which is stupid considering the demand), so it looks like I've missed out on Wall*E. Which is a damned shame, it's one of my favourite films.:(

[i_amtrunks]

I kinda missed the release date - now sold out everywhere I can think of and eBay prices are insane. I was told that they were a limited release and no more sets are going to be made (which is stupid considering the demand), so it looks like I've missed out on Wall*E. Which is a damned shame, it's one of my favourite films.:(

You might get lucky, as I know a whole bunch of stores (TRU au included) that did not get stock or were told to hold off on putting it out due to the floppy neck issue. I was lucky to nab mine from shopforme and I'm happy to deal with the neck issue later once a good fix (official or otherwise) has been found.

So keep looking at lego shop and stores as there will be another batch in the near future.

[Dkaris]

got the gargoyle and werewolf minifig. both are really nice, but theyll be the only two i get from this wave.

[BruiseLee]

I kinda missed the release date - now sold out everywhere I can think of and eBay prices are insane. I was told that they were a limited release and no more sets are going to be made (which is stupid considering the demand), so it looks like I've missed out on Wall*E. Which is a damned shame, it's one of my favourite films.:(

Wall-e is back in stock at the Lego online store. Postage though is a bugger unless you have some other items you had your eye on to get the free shipping.

[Thurmus]

I have been looking everywhere for the UCS Tie Fighter since I missed out in the Target sales.

Arrive home with the kids tonight from their drama practice and see a giant cardboard box on the bench.

My wife had bought it for me for Fathers Day/Birthday when it was on special on the Lego store.

What a F'N champ she is.

[Megatran]

^ The Champ's now expecting big things for Mother's Day. :D

[Golden Phoenix]

I have been looking everywhere for the UCS Tie Fighter since I missed out in the Target sales.

Arrive home with the kids tonight from their drama practice and see a giant cardboard box on the bench.

My wife had bought it for me for Fathers Day/Birthday when it was on special on the Lego store.

What a F'N champ she is.

If you hadn't said she was your wife I'd be saying "marry her"

[SuspectimusPrime]

I usually just cherry pick a a couple of figs from the mini-figure line. Pretty excited when I saw Series 14 - picked up Zombie Pirate Captain, Spectre, and Fly Monster (recently watched The Fly starring Jeff Goldblum). Went back the next day and grabbed Zombie Businessman, Banshee, and Gargoyle.

[i_amtrunks]

Lego has been the bane of my wallet of late thanks to the shopforme prices and Toysrus sales.

Picked up the Kwik-e-mart, Space Shuttle and some of the smaller city sub sets from Shop for me and got the Xwing, City Space Shuttle and Jango Fett and Commander Cody as well as two more sets of train points from the toys r us sale.

Now to stay away from Big W sale prices!

[Thurmus]

That space shuttle set looks really impressive.

[Fungal Infection]

Does anyone know if the Quik E Mart is on sale anywhere at the moment? As in discounted?

[Thorns2010]

It is in next weeks Big W catalog for $268 if I remember correctly.

[Omega Metro]

Does anyone know if the Quik E Mart is on sale anywhere at the moment? As in discounted?

If you can find it Saturday 12th September at BigW, you can get it 20% off toys. $238 I believe.

[Defcon]

I picked up the Scooby Do Mystery Mansion from Big W. The Mystery Mansion is the perfect backdrop for the latest series of Minifigures.

At the Big W 20% off sale I picked up a Ultra Agents Inferno's Interception, it was on Drop Zone as well making it a great buy.
Also grabbed a Creator Bike Shop and Cafe :) pretty happy with this it instantly makes a lego city feel bigger.

[UltraMarginal]

second lego acquisition in 25 years.

picked up the Creator blue jet, which is a pretty spiffy model of the F-35 during the 20% off sale at Big W.

quite happy with that.

[Trent]

second lego acquisition in 25 years.

picked up the Creator blue jet, which is a pretty spiffy model of the F-35 during the 20% off sale at Big W.

quite happy with that.

Saw that. Was mildly tempted but decided I'd rather have Wall-E.

[Thurmus]

Bookends in place. Now just need a new UCS Millenium Falcon.


http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag353/Thurmus/Lego/180920151618_zpsz0kx5ove.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Thurmus/media/Lego/180920151618_zpsz0kx5ove.jpg.html)

[Trent]

Bookends in place. Now just need a new UCS Millenium Falcon.


http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag353/Thurmus/Lego/180920151618_zpsz0kx5ove.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Thurmus/media/Lego/180920151618_zpsz0kx5ove.jpg.html)

I'm hoping that gets another release soooooo much.

[UltraMarginal]

Saw that. Was mildly tempted but decided I'd rather have Wall-E.

Fair enough, I haven't seen Wall-E on the shelf anywhere, and I didn't work on Wall-E either ;)




Bookends in place. Now just need a new UCS Millenium Falcon.


http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag353/Thurmus/Lego/180920151618_zpsz0kx5ove.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/Thurmus/media/Lego/180920151618_zpsz0kx5ove.jpg.html)

that is a quite nice display. rather epic even. :cool:

[M-bot]

Managed to pick up a Lego Ideas Wall-E and the Big Bang Theory set from an online retailer called Just Bricks. The prices were a tad high but shipping was very cheap and it was shipped very quickly and securely.

Wall-E is a very solid set, a great size and looks beautiful but without too many bells and whistles. The Big Bang set was underwhelming, pretty uninspired. The minifigs are not particularly good likenesses of the characters and the room is a bit too small to include very many cool Easter eggs for lovers of the show. And no Lego Lego Death Star, which is quite frankly a missed opportunity.

[Mythirax]

So after not buying/getting a lego set for probably 15~ years...

I just Picked up 9 Star Wars Lego sets and sat on the floor for 25 hours casually building them while watching TV. (Over 3 nights). I picked myself up all 7 new sets from the Force Awakens, and 75038 and 75040 I think it was. I spent like $800~ in Kmart at once for them though :D (I'll post a pic later, I just cleared off one of my desks for these guys).

Downside is now I'm craving more, anyone know of any reliable places to get the 2014-2015 Star Wars sets for a better price than retail? I been looking around but it doesn't even seem overseas is that much better price wise.

Getting Lego Addicted now :D

[i_amtrunks]

Lego: plastic crack. Once you start, there is no stop. :D

Try shopforme they are based in Melbourne and usually are 20% cheaper than retail (about the same prices as Big W or Kmart sale prices) and get stock in earlier than brick and mortar stores.

You usually have to be fairly quick for the more popular sets as once their stock gets low the prices do increase.

Ever since lego banned amazon and Barnes and noble etc from shipping overseas it's getting more expensive. If you aren't massively into the mini figures but want just the sets it does make it easier on eBay and bricklink as there are a massive amount of sellers who pull out the minifigs and on sell the actual construction part.

[Golden Phoenix]

Getting Lego Addicted now :D
One of us!

[Mythirax]

Lego: plastic crack. Once you start, there is no stop. :D

Try shopforme they are based in Melbourne and usually are 20% cheaper than retail (about the same prices as Big W or Kmart sale prices) and get stock in earlier than brick and mortar stores.

You usually have to be fairly quick for the more popular sets as once their stock gets low the prices do increase.

Ever since lego banned amazon and Barnes and noble etc from shipping overseas it's getting more expensive. If you aren't massively into the mini figures but want just the sets it does make it easier on eBay and bricklink as there are a massive amount of sellers who pull out the minifigs and on sell the actual construction part.

Thanks for that reply. Having a good look around at shopforme, they have a few things I want at a decent price. I had been trying to see if amazon would post globally for lego, guess that's not going to happen :(


One of us!

*jumps in chanting*

---

Are there any threads on here with peoples collections? Would love to see what some of you have in total / how yous have them displayed :D

[i_amtrunks]

Are there any threads on here with peoples collections? Would love to see what some of you have in total / how yous have them displayed :D

In tubs because I have no space for transformers let alone the disturbing amount of plastic bricks I have accumulated in such a shirt amount of time...

Keeping lego sets intact in tubs is much harder than keeping tf figures in tubs!

[Mythirax]

Yup, definitely addicted. Just picked up the Ewok Village [10236] for $309 :D And the Wookie Gunship [75084], AT-DP [75083] and the ATT :D - Going to grab a couple more smaller sets tomorrow as well. Big weekend of building. I'll post a picture at some point :P

[BruiseLee]

Welcome to the dark side.

[Mythirax]

Welcome to the dark side.

I still don't have a Palpatine and Vader yet though :D Give me a couple more weeks to pick a good set for them :p

[i_amtrunks]

Hope you've got a transformer retirement plan, so you know what order you have to remove your transformers from the shelves to fit the lego... :p. :(

The Death Star Final Duel (http://brickset.com/sets/75093-1/Death-Star-Final-Duel) will help you get those two figures in a halfway decent set.

[Mythirax]

Hope you've got a transformer retirement plan, so you know what order you have to remove your transformers from the shelves to fit the lego... :p. :(

The Death Star Final Duel (http://brickset.com/sets/75093-1/Death-Star-Final-Duel) will help you get those two figures in a halfway decent set.

I went into big w after work. My sister found a Star Wars section nowhere near the toys/lego etc. So yeah, spent another $200~ on more Star Wars lego hah. I was thinking of that set you linked. But I think I might just bite the bullet after Christmas and get the 2008 Death Star. Looks like a damn fun build. As for space, I have somewhere totally different for my Lego :D They're separate from my transformers (although I'm considering just collecting the Masterpieces at the moment, due to the money I've poured into lego).

[Krayt]

Need the big Tie fighter set? I have one for sale....

[Mythirax]

Need the big Tie fighter set? I have one for sale....

Sadly I actually thought that set didn't look the greatest. Plus, no Minifigs :p

[Krayt]

Sadly I actually thought that set didn't look the greatest. Plus, no Minifigs :p

It comes with a tie pilot

[Trent]

It comes with a tie pilot

I've got that set sitting in the wardrobe awaiting my birthday. Looks good.

[Mythirax]

I guess I look at it in comparison with the normal one. And I keep telling myself: "No, don't do it, you don't need it". Then I had to see it has a Minifigure with extra printing :(

http://www.fbtb.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/75095-Size-Comparison-378x500.jpg
http://www.fbtb.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/75095-Sticker-500x196.jpg

I semi want it now, but I couldn't bring myself to pay $265~ for it.

[Zippo]

Couple of arrivals from Japan, not available at NZ retail

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20November%202015%20Haul%2011_zpsqnmsxair.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20November%202015%20Haul%2011_zpsqnmsxair.j pg.html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20November%202015%20Haul%2011a_zpsfmupf5zv. jpg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20November%202015%20Haul%2011a_zpsfmupf5zv. jpg.html)

[Mythirax]

31034 looks awesome! I've not seen that before.

This is an old snap, I've gotten more since. So I need a new photo and room. But just some proof I have been buying one of my new favorite toys :p

http://i.imgur.com/yAmFwWH.jpg

[Omega Metro]

That's a great Star Wars collection you have there Mythirax! I have all those as well.:p

[Omega Metro]

I guess I look at it in comparison with the normal one. And I keep telling myself: "No, don't do it, you don't need it". Then I had to see it has a Minifigure with extra printing :(
I semi want it now, but I couldn't bring myself to pay $265~ for it.

I'm not fussed about the UCS Tie either. Too big and looks like such a boring build. Much prefer the smaller one.

[Omega Metro]

Hope you've got a transformer retirement plan, so you know what order you have to remove your transformers from the shelves to fit the lego... :p. :(

My Transformer collection is officially done and dusted. I threw them all in plastic containers and replaced them with Lego.☺️ Lego is much more enjoyable. But expensive.

[Mythirax]

That's a great Star Wars collection you have there Mythirax! I have all those as well.:p

They were all pretty fun builds as well aye :D

[Jetfire in the sky]

I managed to find UCS AT-ST set 10174 at a pretty reasonable price in Hong Kong recently, I finally finished it on the weekend. It is a very technical set and probably one of the hardest sets I've ever built.
It looks fantastic but lacks any interior for pilots. I plan to make a custom interior and find some mini-figures for it. This was a second hand Lego so was missing a few pieces which were easily found in my own Lego, the one thing I am fairly annoyed about is the specs sticker and pieces for the plate stand are missing :(

[Golden Phoenix]

I managed to find UCS AT-ST set 10174 at a pretty reasonable price in Hong Kong recently, I finally finished it on the weekend. It is a very technical set and probably one of the hardest sets I've ever built.
It looks fantastic but lacks any interior for pilots. I plan to make a custom interior and find some mini-figures for it. This was a second hand Lego so was missing a few pieces which were easily found in my own Lego, the one thing I am fairly annoyed about is the specs sticker and pieces for the plate stand are missing :(

Have a look at BrickLink.com (http://alpha.bricklink.com/pages/clone/catalogitem.page?S=10174-1#T=I)

Should be able to buy the parts and sticker sheet from there. Not the most user friendly, but you can find any part there.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Have a look at BrickLink.com (http://alpha.bricklink.com/pages/clone/catalogitem.page?S=10174-1#T=I)

Should be able to buy the parts and sticker sheet from there. Not the most user friendly, but you can find any part there.

Thanks for that, will do.

[Golden Phoenix]

Thanks for that, will do.

Just be careful with the prices, can be a bit high sometimes.

[Mythirax]

I just spent $800~ on the lego shop and another $350~ on ebay. For more star wars lego. Combined with buying every other set I don't own of star wars that was currently in store. Going to save it for Christmas though :D

[Mythirax]

Got my order from lego today. Crushed boxes on every item. So, that was great.

Least I got my free gift:

http://images.brickset.com/sets/AdditionalImages/40139-1/40139_alt2.jpg

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Big W from Thursday

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVC4bTgUsAA1TH6.png

[valkyrie_76]

Big W from Thursday

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVC4bTgUsAA1TH6.png

Yeah Toyworld has a free Lego Stormtrooper for stuff over $50.

http://www.toyworld.com.au/latest-catalogue/

Page 5.

[Mythirax]

Big W from Thursday

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVC4bTgUsAA1TH6.png

So happy right now :p - I'll have to head in at 8am before work to snag one heh. Do you guys think if I showed all my receipts from the past 2 - 3 weeks, with the stupid amount of money I've spent on their lego. They would give me one. Or should I just buy more haha.

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

So happy right now :p - I'll have to head in at 8am before work to snag one heh. Do you guys think if I showed all my receipts from the past 2 - 3 weeks, with the stupid amount of money I've spent on their lego. They would give me one. Or should I just buy more haha.

lol. There will be a coupon printed on the bottom of your receipt to take to the service desk to redeem.

[Mythirax]

lol. There will be a coupon printed on the bottom of your receipt to take to the service desk to redeem.

Damn, I own everything though. Guess I'm getting seconds :(

[ampoldj]

Big W from Thursday

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVC4bTgUsAA1TH6.png

which figures can you get?

[Mythirax]

which figures can you get?

The Red-Armed C3PO in the picture :confused:

[Trent]

Why does C3P0 have a red arm?

:confused:

[millhouse]

Why does C3P0 have a red arm?

:confused:

Guess you'll find out in two and a half weeks... ;)

[Mythirax]

Guess you'll find out in two and a half weeks... ;)

^

[Trent]

Guess you'll find out in two and a half weeks... ;)

Yeah I realised earlier today.

[Mythirax]

I've not been well this week, so i sent my sister down to get me a c3po. No shock big w had none yet, but i did just lose $598 on the 10188 death star they had back in stock. Did 1/4 of it tonight, boy is it going to be huge.

Finally got my vader and palpatine figures though yay!!

[millhouse]

I've not been well this week, so i sent my sister down to get me a c3po. No shock big w had none yet, but i did just lose $598 on the 10188 death star they had back in stock. Did 1/4 of it tonight, boy is it going to be huge.

Finally got my vader and palpatine figures though yay!!

It's a really great build, but you'll probably want a small coffee table just for it.

[Trent]

Anyone got the Tumbler? I'm debating breaking my Star Wars only Lego rule for it.

[BruiseLee]

Anyone got the Tumbler? I'm debating breaking my Star Wars only Lego rule for it.

Which one? If it's the 76023 (massive one with Ledger Joker) then yes but I haven't got around to building it yet. All I can tell you is that it comes in an awesome box... :rolleyes:

[Mythirax]

It's a really great build, but you'll probably want a small coffee table just for it.

What a heck of a fun day. I sat there on the floor with it, just because. 12 hours later this beauty came to life. It's sitting on a coffee table right now :D

[Trent]

Which one? If it's the 76023 (massive one with Ledger Joker) then yes but I haven't got around to building it yet. All I can tell you is that it comes in an awesome box... :rolleyes:

Yeah that one. It looks cool, comes with mini figures and is pretty big.

I think I want it :)

[Golden Phoenix]

The misses got me the Ghostbusters Ideas set. Good build. I like the way the sides are done.

[BruiseLee]

Yeah that one. It looks cool, comes with mini figures and is pretty big.

I think I want it :)

As you're not collecting this range, it makes a fantastic stand alone piece! You're making me want to crack open mine now. :)

[Mythirax]

Just got my Polybag C3P0 from Big W, really nice detailed little figure. Shame he's not shiny though :D

[Jetfire in the sky]

I've not been well this week, so i sent my sister down to get me a c3po. No shock big w had none yet, but i did just lose $598 on the 10188 death star they had back in stock. Did 1/4 of it tonight, boy is it going to be huge.

Finally got my vader and palpatine figures though yay!!

I hope you are on the up now Mythirax.
I have had The Death Star for about two years now but it is still in it's box :(
You have just inspired to get it going this week. Can't wait :D

[Mythirax]

I hope you are on the up now Mythirax.
I have had The Death Star for about two years now but it is still in it's box :(
You have just inspired to get it going this week. Can't wait :D

That I am, which means back at work as well :( But it was a pretty damn fun build :)

[Omega Metro]

The Tumbler and Death Star are 'retiring soon' according to the Lego Shop so get them now if you have not already.;)

[Trent]

The Tumbler and Death Star are 'retiring soon' according to the Lego Shop so get them now if you have not already.;)

Lay-Buyed (sp?) the Death Star today thanks to you lot :p

The Tumbler I'm still not sure about but will probably pass due to space reasons. I'm sure I'll regret that decision in 12 months time :rolleyes:

[valkyrie_76]

Picked this up today.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/4A7C1D490D681BCFE780B2420F68C80A7D6F93D6B110B07E50 pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsnug0uzq0.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/valkyrie1976/media/4A7C1D490D681BCFE780B2420F68C80A7D6F93D6B110B07E50 pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsnug0uzq0.jpg.html)
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/F5059ED214B01F1789804B4D8867505B57A1C3C24B59C2899C pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsoagzu1mx.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/valkyrie1976/media/F5059ED214B01F1789804B4D8867505B57A1C3C24B59C2899C pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsoagzu1mx.jpg.html)

[Trent]

Picked this up today.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/4A7C1D490D681BCFE780B2420F68C80A7D6F93D6B110B07E50 pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsnug0uzq0.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/valkyrie1976/media/4A7C1D490D681BCFE780B2420F68C80A7D6F93D6B110B07E50 pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsnug0uzq0.jpg.html)
http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/F5059ED214B01F1789804B4D8867505B57A1C3C24B59C2899C pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsoagzu1mx.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/valkyrie1976/media/F5059ED214B01F1789804B4D8867505B57A1C3C24B59C2899C pimgpsh_fullsize_distr_zpsoagzu1mx.jpg.html)

Nice.

I'll pick it up if I see it anywhere.

[valkyrie_76]

Nice.

I'll pick it up if I see it anywhere.

Got mine from Toyworld Success on Friday but they only got 9 in and they were all accounted for. That one went to a friend for his wife's christmas present.

I rang Toyworld Mandurah and their 9 coming in (delayed but should be in early next week) has been allocated as well so anyone in WA might have to ring other Toyworlds in the local area to see if they are in and available.

[Omega Metro]

I got mine coming from the Lego Shop. Only want it for the blue telephone box and the stone angel.

[Zippo]

Got some Lego in from HLJ today
- cheaper than local (in 2014)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20December%202015%20Haul%2017_zpsllh9mr50.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20December%202015%20Haul%2017_zpsllh9mr50.j pg.html)

[Holdobot]

Just got done building a Christmas present. Great little build. http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah243/holdobot/Transformers/image-664582ee4de9537440dbdcddd77998e2aab9617ecf1f15f8b2 7c04af06dfade0-V_zpsp5c9uyjl.jpg (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/holdobot/media/Transformers/image-664582ee4de9537440dbdcddd77998e2aab9617ecf1f15f8b2 7c04af06dfade0-V_zpsp5c9uyjl.jpg.html)

[UltimateGalvatron]

Lego Star Wars: Battle on Saleucami set on Thursday.

[Zommael]

Mine and my wife's Christmas presents - Technic Truck and Titan Mech Battle set bought from Legoland, TARDIS bought online.

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/zommael/a76871d8f82368e8060ba9753859990b_zpsiapsenvw.jpg

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/zommael/4b42078d846101ee68a3150fdc7f3f44_zpsphb1ohlp.jpg

[Deano85]

Got this for Christmas :)

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/XternalForces/Mobile%20Uploads/20160105_180219_20160112201617793_zpswkig3zc3.jpg (http://s725.photobucket.com/user/XternalForces/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160105_180219_20160112201617793_zpswkig3zc3.jpg. html)

[kovert]

I quite like the alt build. Any Power Functions, Deano?

[Deano85]

I quite like the alt build. Any Power Functions, Deano?

There's power functions for opening the doors and rear hatch as well as Led lights for the front but I haven't got the power pack.

[Destructicon]

Just picked up a carbonite freezing chamber set from Big W. Priced around the $39 mark. I noticed a few new ones as well all priced the same, one was a Hoff type set another featured Obi Wan and a small droid and a ship. Sorry for the vague descriptions but the set names escape me atm. :)

[Zommael]

Picked up today:

Attack of the Morro Dragon
Metalveard's Duel
Benny's spaceship, spaceship SPACESHIP!
Lego Dimensions (PS4).

Looking at getting the Dr Who sets for Dimensions later in the week.

[kovert]

Minifigures Series 15 Astronaut. Detailed printing on the figure, especially the red stripes. A great nod to the Apollo era space suits.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Lego Star Wars Galactic Empire Battlepack (the battlefront inspired one)
Also the other day I got
Lego Star Wars Kashyyyk Trooper Battlepack.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Finished off my Minifigures Series 14 Monsters obsession earlier this month by picking up Zombie Rocker, Mad Scientist and the Witch (I avoided them every time I was feeling through the bags for something else) from Kmart Batesman Bay. Girlfriend not too happy with growing bits of Lego pop up around the apartment even though there's been much less robots last year.

Came across Hnafatafl (http://www.gamecabinet.com/history/Hnef.html) a few months ago. Might grab another 4 monsters from other minifig lines so I've got a full set of 20, and build a 11x11 grid square to play this :)

And last week - Lego 75114 First Order Stormtrooper. He's on guard duty on the bedside table :p

[BruiseLee]

Girlfriend not too happy with growing bits of Lego pop up around the apartment even though there's been much less robots last year.



Just make sure she doesn't step on any of them or you may have issues! :p

[Golden Phoenix]

The Misses got me the Ghostbusters Level Pack and Joker/Harly Quinn double pack for Lego Dimensions. She also got me the First Order battle pack

[Defcon]

some series 15 minifigures

Spaceman
Queen
Animal catcher with Skunk
x2 Shark Guys

not my plan to have 2 shark guys but they are apparently abundant in the series. Was trying hard to find the Farmer. With the spaceman I thought it was the Satyr, but the flute turned out to be a flag pole. Was a welcome surprise! I swapped the bearded head with one of the shark guys so the spaceman looks younger, makes him look more classic.

[kovert]

Animal catcher with Skunk

Only three per case apparently!

[SuspectimusPrime]

Just make sure she doesn't step on any of them or you may have issues! :p

Solid advice. We're getting tiles done in a week so that would really hurt! :eek:


some series 15 minifigures

Spaceman
Queen
Animal catcher with Skunk
x2 Shark Guys

not my plan to have 2 shark guys but they are apparently abundant in the series. Was trying hard to find the Farmer. With the spaceman I thought it was the Satyr, but the flute turned out to be a flag pole. Was a welcome surprise! I swapped the bearded head with one of the shark guys so the spaceman looks younger, makes him look more classic.

Good to know that Shark Guy is common! Just had a glance and he's probably the only fig I want. Maybe aside from the Queen & Knight for a chess set in future.

[Krayt]

Who you gonna call........

Such an overload..... GB level pack for the game...

GB level pack to have a clean Peter....

And.... And.... *cant put it into words.... But your should guess why I need a clean Peter...*

[Golden Phoenix]

Who you gonna call........

Such an overload..... GB level pack for the game...

GB level pack to have a clean Peter....

And.... And.... *cant put it into words.... But your should guess why I need a clean Peter...*

Calm down buddy. Gotta keep it PG :P

[The_Damned]

Finished off my Minifigures Series 14 Monsters obsession earlier this month by picking up Zombie Rocker, Mad Scientist and the Witch (I avoided them every time I was feeling through the bags for something else) from Kmart Batesman Bay. Girlfriend not too happy with growing bits of Lego pop up around the apartment even though there's been much less robots last year.

Came across Hnafatafl (http://www.gamecabinet.com/history/Hnef.html) a few months ago. Might grab another 4 monsters from other minifig lines so I've got a full set of 20, and build a 11x11 grid square to play this :)

And last week - Lego 75114 First Order Stormtrooper. He's on guard duty on the bedside table :p

on holidays?

[Destructicon]

Just purchased a Lego Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart and Mini Cooper 10242 which are both MISB. I managed to bundle both of them together off a gentleman on Gumtree. The Simpson set had a slight crease on the box and a small dent above Bart but for 240 I can live with it :) and the Mini on top cost me $80 which was an unwanted gift. :)

[Zippo]

Picked up this F40 set locally

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20January%202016%20Haul%2003_zpskfhstl4t.jp g (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20January%202016%20Haul%2003_zpskfhstl4t.jp g.html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20January%202016%20Haul%2003b_zpsft6ebeiy.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20January%202016%20Haul%2003b_zpsft6ebeiy.j pg.html)

[Trent]

That is a great interpretation of the F40 and a fantastic looking set.

It's just a shame that I have always thought the F40 is an ugly car. I was more of a McLaren F1 man.

[Destructicon]

Picked up a Millennium Falcon 75105 which I have been looking at buying for what seems ages. I put off the purchases and thought I could grab one down the track but then couldn't find one anywhere at a reasonable price, I found a few at Big W today so snapped one up for $245.

[Destructicon]

I grabbed a Technic 24 hour car, set number 42039 NISB. I saw an ad on gumtree today and managed to negotiate a deal for 80 bucks so I didn't flinch at that. :) the traffic home was horrendous but it was well worth the trip. :)

[Zippo]

Got myself some Lego over the last few weeks

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2001_zpseoidujd1.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2001_zpseoidujd1.j pg.html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2002_zpshpqeq9ki.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2002_zpshpqeq9ki.j pg.html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2003_zpsuye68d2e.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2003_zpsuye68d2e.j pg.html)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2004_zpsprhmf7yr.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2004_zpsprhmf7yr.j pg.html)

and a free polybag set
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2005_zpsh6tgdbjh.j pg (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/nz-kiwiman/media/Hauls/Zippos%20February%202016%20Haul%2005_zpsh6tgdbjh.j pg.html)

[i_amtrunks]

I really wish that we had access to the poly bags in the same manner that the US and Canada get them, or at least as newspaper handouts like in the UK.

I used to love getting them as a kid from petrol stations every now and again for $2.

I have picked up some Nexo Knights sets as they look far better in store than any online pictures. Now to find time to build of them!

[Omega Metro]

I have picked up some Nexo Knights sets as they look far better in store than any online pictures. Now to find time to build of them!

I bought all the good guy/blue sets today at Myer with their 20% off sale. I built the Rumble Blade today and it's quite impressive.

[kovert]

Bought the smaller 2016 Creator sets at the Myer 20% off Lego sale. Saw the Nexo Knights sets lined up on the shelves but didn't buy. Does anyone remember Ice Planet 2002 from 1993? The knights' orange/red and blue colour scheme is similar to the one used in Ice Planet 2002, except Ice Planet used white instead of light grey and black.

[BruiseLee]

Whoops, just started a Myer Lego 20% off thread without realizing it's been mentioned here... :o

Anyway, picked up the Detective's Office with the 20% off. :)

[Krayt]

Not an acquisition.... But a completion!!

Phone,line is hooked up... They are ready to go... So, who you gonna call!!!!???

Wait a minute..... 3 peices missing!! GOD DAMNIT!!!

And as it's happened before that sometimes they give a response about weights machines, and the process to ensure all is correct.... I was missing 3 2 x 16 flat greys.... And had an extra 6 x 16 flat grey. So weight would have been close...

[Golden Phoenix]

Not an acquisition.... But a completion!!

Phone,line is hooked up... They are ready to go... So, who you gonna call!!!!???

Wait a minute..... 3 peices missing!! GOD DAMNIT!!!

And as it's happened before that sometimes they give a response about weights machines, and the process to ensure all is correct.... I was missing 3 2 x 16 flat greys.... And had an extra 6 x 16 flat grey. So weight would have been close...

At least Lego is damn good at sorting it out. Filling out 1 form usually gets you the parts no questions asked.

[Krayt]

At least Lego is damn good at sorting it out. Filling out 1 form usually gets you the parts no questions asked.

I know, I know.... But after 4000 peices it breaks your heart!!!

At least it was support for the roof, and half are piece supporters, half strengtheners.... So it looks complete until the replacements arrive

[Golden Phoenix]

I know, I know.... But after 4000 peices it breaks your heart!!!

At least it was support for the roof, and half are piece supporters, half strengtheners.... So it looks complete until the replacements arrive

Not finding it until the end does make you panic.

When I built the Justice League Darkseid Invasion set, it was missing 1 piece from one of the wings (an angled plate piece (http://brickset.com/parts/4179875)). Had me worried I had used it somewhere I wasn't supposed to.
Found I had an extra mirrored version of the piece which explained how it got passed the weight checks.

[UltimateGalvatron]

I don't have it in hand, but I just scored a 2008 Clone Walker and Assassin Droid Battle Pack for $35 including shipping! Given the Clone Walker set goes for $35-$50 these days alone, that is an awesome deal!

[Destructicon]

Picked up a Lego 2016 Mighty Micros and Civil War Sets - 76049 Avenjet Space Mission. A really cool set and comes with a comic book as well scored one for $50. :) I also picked up a Jokerland as well for $100 so all in all it was a great day.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Picked up a cheap Lego Star Wars AT-DP up from Target for $55! :eek:
Also got a relatively cheap Lego Star Wars Special Forces First Order TIE Fighter from Big W for $85.

[kovert]

Picked up a cheap Lego Star Wars AT-DP up from Target for $55! :eek:

In-store or online?

[UltimateGalvatron]

In-store or online?

In store. :cool:

[Trent]

Picked up my Sea Cow today. Now I have to wait 9 months until my birthday to open it :(

[Mythirax]

Picked up my Sea Cow today. Now I have to wait 9 months until my birthday to open it :(

Wow screw that! Open it now!

[Trent]

Wow screw that! Open it now!

Time is at a premium at the moment. And space is non-existent. Hopefully by my birthday I'll have a few things tidied up and the youngling will be a bit easier to look after.

Keep in mind I still have Wall-E, UCS Tie fighter, The Ghost, The Phantom and the Death Star to build as well.

I better wind back the Lego collecting :o

[Mythirax]

Time is at a premium at the moment. And space is non-existent. Hopefully by my birthday I'll have a few things tidied up and the youngling will be a bit easier to look after.

Keep in mind I still have Wall-E, UCS Tie fighter, The Ghost, The Phantom and the Death Star to build as well.

I better wind back the Lego collecting :o

I couldn't contain myself with that sitting around. Regardless what is happening in life. I would skip a nights sleep to have some fun time to myself :D:D I think the longest I've gone is about 24 hours without being able to rip into something next to me :D

[kovert]

Kmart sale - 31048 Creator Lakeside Lodge for $29 (approx 27% off). Looking forward to the build :)

[BruiseLee]

Kinda an acquisition to be once I get around to building Optimus :)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/image.jpg1_zps7hxl1hz6.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/image.jpg1_zps7hxl1hz6.jpg.html)

[millhouse]

Ordered the Ghostbusters Firehouse. Won't get it until December (birthday present) but I cashed in my points to bring it down to $470 and then the double points will take another $52.50 off the 60s Batcave when I order that.

[Omega Metro]

Ordered the Ghostbusters Firehouse. Won't get it until December (birthday present) but I cashed in my points to bring it down to $470 and then the double points will take another $52.50 off the 60s Batcave when I order that.

Nice! Was gonna order it the other day but chickened out and bought some Jurassic World Lego instead. I currently have $60 worth of VIPs and that will go towards Batcave or GB Firehouse some day.

[Omega Metro]

Kinda an acquisition to be once I get around to building Optimus :)

Someone on the Lego Facebook group built that Optimus. Doesn't look too bad. It's a good magazine too. Have all the issues.:)

[BruiseLee]

Bought a minifig and got a freebie book? :D

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/image.jpg1_zpspw0fwu9l.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/image.jpg1_zpspw0fwu9l.jpg.html)

@BigW for $20.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Picked up a Force Awakens Tie Fighter yesterday. Had a heap of fun building it and loved how the wings come together.

[Omega Metro]

Bought a minifig and got a freebie book? :D
@BigW for $20.

I buy all these books/DVDs with the minifigs in them and this is a rare occasion where I actually prefer the book over the minifig. I dont get 'Pirate Batman':confused:

[Omega Metro]

Picked up a Force Awakens Tie Fighter yesterday. Had a heap of fun building it and loved how the wings come together.

If you love building Tie Fighter wings, you should get a UCS Tie Fighter. You will love it!:D

[Megatran]

Bought a minifig and got a freebie book? :D

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/th_image.jpg1_zpspw0fwu9l.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/image.jpg1_zpspw0fwu9l.jpg.html)

@BigW for $20.
BigW Highpoint had 4 copies of a different book with an Electro(?) Batman mini-fig. Each of the mini-fig was removed ... presumed stolen. :mad:


I dont get 'Pirate Batman':confused:
Me neither. Where's the dreadlocks, mascara.

[The_Black_Sheep]

BigW Highpoint had 4 copies of a different book with an Electro(?) Batman mini-fig. Each of the mini-fig was removed ... presumed stolen. :mad:

I know right? The vast majority of Lego books I've seen in stores have had their mini-figs missing. Are these mini-figs really that valuable or do the grubs who nick them just want something to take home & don't wanna pay $30 for it?

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Got myself a heap of bricks off BrickLink yesterday and today to build this

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfkhlRBUsAInNOp.jpg

Still waiting on some more pieces and correct colours.

Progress so far

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cfkii56UAAE95mp.jpg

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Also got some more minifigs for my Marvel display

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfkjkuQUMAE_AmS.jpg

[philby]

cool stuff!!

[BruiseLee]

Bought a minifig and this time got a freebie Blu-ray? :D

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r487/bruise_lee/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2608_zpsxehe7rhi.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/bruise_lee/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2608_zpsxehe7rhi.jpg.html)

[The_Black_Sheep]

This isn't exactly an acquisition (but I don't wanna start a new thread for this) so here's something I've been working on for a while now...

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Lego/Lego%20Forest%204_zpsmhhidh9g.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Lego/Lego%20Forest%201_zpsvrthg86c.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Lego/Lego%20Forest%202_zpsckcfhnet.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Lego/Lego%20Forest%203_zpsgw3vx0mp.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Lego/Lego%20Forest%205_zpsozbaz0a4.jpg

[Trent]

^Spooky

:)

[Omega Metro]

^^^Thats awesome!:)

[The_Black_Sheep]

Thanks Guys! There's about 15-20 Bricklink hauls that have gone into that... :o

My next MOC will be a castle - but that might be a while off (I'm waiting on 5 Bricklink orders to arrive & that castle is gonna need a hell of a lot of bricks...)

[Omega Metro]

Thanks Guys! There's about 15-20 Bricklink hauls that have gone into that... :o

My next MOC will be a castle - but that might be a while off (I'm waiting on 5 Bricklink orders to arrive & that castle is gonna need a hell of a lot of bricks...)

Ooh, I like castles! Looking forward to seeing it one day:) I keep meaning to build my own Lego castle one day. I have no creativity atm and kinda losing interest in Lego as a hobby. Currently experiencing a 'Dark Age' if you like.

[The_Black_Sheep]

When I need inspiration, I check out the MOCs on Brothers Brick & Eurobricks - the builds on there are incredible.

'Dark Ages' Lol! I'm still wrapping my head around all the lingo regarding AFOL Lol! When I think of the 'dark age' of Lego, I think of the time that Lego nearly went broke - not us guys losing inspiration to build things

After I build my castle (it could take me a while but I'll eventually finish it), next in line will be a Wild West scene (something based on Clint Eastwood's Westerns) followed by something based on Classic Space - I've been a massive Classic Space fan from way back when! :D

[ampoldj]

I know right? The vast majority of Lego books I've seen in stores have had their mini-figs missing. Are these mini-figs really that valuable or do the grubs who nick them just want something to take home & don't wanna pay $30 for it?

yep this just aint right, almost everywhere i see books with figs has at least one missing the figs. may it be from Costco or Big W :mad:

[SuspectimusPrime]

Thanks Guys! There's about 15-20 Bricklink hauls that have gone into that... :o

My next MOC will be a castle - but that might be a while off (I'm waiting on 5 Bricklink orders to arrive & that castle is gonna need a hell of a lot of bricks...)

Just spotted Swamp Creature hiding behind a tree - love it!

[BruiseLee]

This isn't exactly an acquisition (but I don't wanna start a new thread for this) so here's something I've been working on for a while now...

Great work! :)

Now I've been meaning to ask if the 2 minifigs on the path are supposed to be regular people because as they are "faceless", they are a hell lot more terrifying than anything else in there! :eek:

They do seem pretty armless though... :rolleyes: ;) :o

[The_Black_Sheep]

Just spotted Swamp Creature hiding behind a tree - love it!

Thanks Guys! Yeah I see him as being "the creature from the Black Lagoon" so he was a perfect fit... Lol!


Great work! :)

Now I've been meaning to ask if the 2 minifigs on the path are supposed to be regular people because as they are "faceless", they are a hell lot more terrifying than anything else in there! :eek:

They do seem pretty armless though... :rolleyes: ;) :o

The reason why I decided to use my pre-minifigs was because I didn't want to make them the focus of my little diorama. I didn't want them to become the centre of attention - I wanted the background to tell the story, to set the mood rather than the focus to be on the mini-figs.

It's funny, White Mocha on TFW put more thought into my mini-fig selection than I did - he suggested that my faceless mini-figs could be ghosts as well - to fit in with my eerie/ghostly theme. Until he mentioned that, I'd never even thought of my mini-fig selections in that way...

Tell you what, I think I'm well & truly addicted to Bricklink - I've got 6 orders on the way... :D :o

[BruiseLee]

Hehe I'm with him on that. I'm imagining the ghosts and monsters trying to scare the "people" only to get freaked out themselves by the faceless ones.

[The_Black_Sheep]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn204/Pulse_Warrior/Lego/Astronauts_zpsue6c7sqs.jpg

I tried taking a decent pic but that chrome reflects everything...

He's actually a custom I found from a seller in Hong Kong on ebay. He's got a golden face (with no printing) to go with his chrome body & oxygen tanks - He makes a great addition to the family!!! :D

[millhouse]

Just cashed in $52.50 worth of points towards the 1966 Batcave while the Mr Freeze promo was on. Should be here in a couple of weeks.

[Omega Metro]

Just cashed in $52.50 worth of points towards the 1966 Batcave while the Mr Freeze promo was on. Should be here in a couple of weeks.

Still thinking of doing the same. I have $90 in points but still unsure if I want it. And don't want to pay flipper prices for Mr Freeze later on.

[millhouse]

Still thinking of doing the same. I have $90 in points but still unsure if I want it. And don't want to pay flipper prices for Mr Freeze later on.

That's exactly why I ordered it.

Seriously, worse comes to worse, you'll be able to get retail price locally if you decide you don't want it, and a little over if you want to flip Freeze.

That said, I can't see myself ever selling this one. Looking forward to it so much!

[SuspectimusPrime]

Picked up 42050 Drag Racer and the off-the-shelf 8293 Power Functions set. Now I need to hunt down the IR Speed Remote, IR Receiver, and Servomotor. :D

[kovert]

Picked up some 71012 Disney Minifigures:

* Pizza Planet Alien
* Buzz Lightyear
* Mr Incredible

[Dkaris]

Picked up maleficent, ursula, toy story alien and donald. Got a few doubles too

[Krayt]

If anyone needs single Disney mini figs, or full sets, let me know....