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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix
I like the design of the ship. It feels sleek and agaile.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
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.
Cool. thanks for that.
Oh, and the build is pretty good too. Lots of interesting SNOT parts in it.
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?
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!
what the hell have you been reading???Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix
They have mainly been doing it on the much bigger sets for a while tooQuote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
The UCS sets have had it since the beginning.
Didn't the UCS Falcon have it around the sides?
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lint
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".Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix
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
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!
Totally forgotten to post this last week, other non-TF stuff from Big W's Toy Sale:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-48.jpg
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.
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!
Finally picked this up due to a sale.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2011Haul15.jpg
I picked up the lighthouse randomly. It is gold! :D
Finally built this thang :D
http://i55.tinypic.com/241pkkw.jpg
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/r...es/Lego-49.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-50.jpg
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.
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. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by 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.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuzMel
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
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/8569/imgp2130.jpg
Ohai thar! :)
Whoa! 3 of them!! must've cost you a fortune!:eek:
Just couldn't wait could you :pQuote:
Originally Posted by KillinSpoon
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/a3...2011Haul06.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/a3...2011Haul03.jpg
Nooooo. Now you're gonna have to build it. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Zippo
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by 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/...f0d36643f4.jpg
lego 10218 by RC_Sydney, on Flickr
Damn. I was hoping it had turned up here.Quote:
Originally Posted by REVOR
I am missing the Grand Emporium and the Pet Shop
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...
Nothing too unusual - picked this up from Kmart lay-by:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-51.jpg
how big once made?Quote:
Originally Posted by JuzMel
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..
I almost have bought these too if not for the long queue at Costco. The ninjago maybe gone now. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Zippo
Hey Autocon, sorry for the late reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Autocon
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/r...es/Lego-52.jpg
I really want #7189 Mill Raid Village as well, but that has got to wait for a bit.
oh thought it would be bigger
can you build every model from those books at once?
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2011Haul14.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.
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/r...es/Lego-53.jpg
Blu-Ray Set from Big W - with exclusive figure!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-56.jpg
LEGO Book from Big W @ $29.88
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-54.jpg
Great deal from shopforme website - recommended by one of the members here.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-55.jpg
LEGO Watch from Big W @ $29.88. Also came in other series like Star Wars and City range.
More stuff from lay-by to add to my love of LEGO. :D hehe...
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-57.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es/Lego-58.jpg