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LEGO ERA |OT| Rebuilding One Brick at a Time.
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The one guy I work with is in his late 40s, early 50s, and his favorite is those too actually, haha.
They were perfect pocket money things, my lad is 6 now and would love more series of them
We only got series 9 briefly in England and I missed them, I think they could do with a similar range but it obviously wasn't a big earner
We only got series 9 briefly in England and I missed them, I think they could do with a similar range but it obviously wasn't a big earner
It's still in shops here, saw a bunch in Toys'R Us yesterday.
I suppose it wasn't a hit.
I wonder about GBHQ EoL... I still salty about missing the black friday offer... Stocks, dammit!
Built killer crocs tail gator, once you mod out the weird suspension its awesome. Probably my favorite vehicle from the Lego Batman movie. So many fun details.
Also the first look (to my knowledge) of the Justice League Aquaman Brickheadz. Has a seriously large forehead going on.
Heh that's for sure. Also awesome avatar/username just finished watching sg1/Atlantis for the first time a month ago. Built any star gates recently
Thanks! Haven't done any Stargate related LEGO builds personally. I bet the human spaceships wouldn't be too hard to make, even at smaller scales since they have pretty sharp angles that would work well for LEGO.
There's definitely some nice smaller Stargate diaramas that I'd be totally down to build someday. Maybe LEGO will have an off year sometime and I'll have time+money to do some personal builds.
Yeah ships aren't too bad overall... buuutttt it'd be a fun challenge to do a fully armored Jaffa(snake armor) out of technic.... or the helmet at least
The new modular is out of the bag
10260 Downtown Diner, 2,480 pieces
US $169.99 - CA $219.99 - DE 149.99€ - UK £129.99 - DK 1399.00 DKK
Available from 1st January, no VIP early access.
Discover a place where music is on the menu!
Drop in at the LEGO Creator Expert 10260 Downtown Diner, where you'll discover a healthy portion of fun and surprises. This impressive model features removable building sections for easy access to the detailed interior, which comprises a ground-level 1950s-style diner with a large curved front window, red bar stools, jukebox, counter and an open-plan kitchen.
The mid level has a gym with boxing ring, punching bag and weight training room, while on the upper-level you'll find a recording studio, complete with vocal booth, mixing desk and a refreshments cabinet.
The facade of the building features pink-and-teal Streamline Moderne styling with a large 'DINER' sign. Other external features include arched windows, balconies and a staircase, plus a pink convertible car and a detailed sidewalk, complete with mailbox, parking meter, flowerpots and a streetlamp.
https://brickset.com/article/32287/10260-downtown-diner-revealed
https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017...t-modular-building-10260-downtown-diner-news/
https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-creator-downtown-diner-10260-officially-revealed/
It was too good to be a knockoff from that leaked photo.
Would be good to have an architect here in the thread to give his/her opinion on the architectural style. I don't believe it was ever stated what style the modular buildings were, but I'm in the camp they were based on styles that were around the 1930's or so. The 1932 in the Fire Brigade I think represents both the general era and the founding year of LEGO.
The Assembly Square I think is a perfect "end" to that era of modulars. I think the diner fits as a 1950's diner. Not sure if the architecture would be considered mid-century modern, art deco, or something else.
As someone mentioned, the diner may not fit perfectly with the previous modulars. I think that is fine. The reality is many cities contain buildings from different eras until they are torn down and replaced eventually.
I personally think future ones will be designed to match the Diner so they can form a street.
I would love to see contemporary modulars eventually.
I will buy the diner modular just for the jukebox and grill with bacon.
To be honest I felt the 20s/30s era of modulars where getting a bit stale, there's only so many european style buildings you can do before it gets a bit old so I'm thankful for the change in era.
I did some googling, it seems this building is art deco which is more a 20s style but the presentation is decidedly 50s, it could potentially cross over into a style is called "Googie Architecture" which is more futurism veined, closer to the 50s.
I'm all for an era change, and I like that style but my concern is that style of architecture is generally more suited to low set buildings, not multi-storied ones, I'm picturing bowling alleys, drive-ins, donut shops, not stuff that's very suitable for the modular format.
It'll be interesting to see what building follows and what style they'll go for. There's plenty of buildings they haven't touched yet, school, hospital, police station, library.
Sadness. I wasn't a huge fan of them, but I did like them. It may have done better if they made those exclusive ones available in retail. Spider-Man! Venom! Boba Fett! Superman! WTF is the deal with that LEGO!?!
I wonder if we'll see a bunch of those printed eyes in the LEGO PAB wall eventually.
Heh, I was doing a crash course on architecture too via Google. Art Deco range is 20's to 50's from what I read.
The style works for the buildings you mentioned plus these:
- Courthouse (for all the criminals in LEGO City)
- Museum
- Las Vegas Casino LOL
Chrysler Building is an Art Deco building
If future modulars are similar style as Diner, I don't think they all will be as colorful.
In the US Barnes and Noble has various sets 50% off. I went by my local store and got a few. Some creator, City, friends, Ninjago and Minecraft. At my store they were still tagging them and had no list.
An associate was just grabbing them all to scan to see which would ring up 50% off. Really odd. I looked online at BM and found sets the associate didn't know about. He even ended up grabbing 2 I found for himself as well lol.
An associate was just grabbing them all to scan to see which would ring up 50% off. Really odd. I looked online at BM and found sets the associate didn't know about. He even ended up grabbing 2 I found for himself as well lol.
It just seems that all of series 1 are retiring. Series 2 is still coming out next year.
Does anyone here have the Christmas Train running with power functions + IR remote control? If so, the question is: Can you actually adjust the SPEED on that thing with the remote or is it just ONE speed if you press forward for instance? I have tried it without the remote and when you switch it on it's just WAY too fast, i had trouble catching it mid run to even get it to stop LOL ...
Haven't done it, but I think the IR control is actually mainly ment to adjust the speed, because otherwise it's too fast?
So how many of the city architecture sets are still in production? Got the Berlin one for my little sister for Christmas.
Normally i'd agree but then it COULD be that it's simply there to have the same speed but....remote controlled, you know? I just don't wanna buy it and have that same exaggerated speed as before...
edit: actually i just watched some random youtube video featuring the train and power functions and theirs went super fast as well... How are you supposed to get into a relaxing Xmas mood when your Train goes on some high speed chase looking like it could fly off the tracks at any moment there?
I'm coming around a bit on the diner. On the other hand I won't be able to pick it up in at least a year or two so it doesn't really matter. I like the interiors a lot but it stands out in a way the other modulars don't.
From the US Store Calendar
$25 Value? Do they mean they will sell this seperately too? It looks really cool, even though I never owned these sets (maye Baracuda via my brother? Not sure). I would be all over (updated) rereleases of these sets though. Same set, but built to modern Lego standards and techniques. I'd grab all four.
I remember seeing a vid where they tune down the speed. But I'm not sure where and my mind can play games with me.
I don't have it, but I'm pretty sure that the controller allows 7 speeds.
Though what power pack do you use? As far as I now, it's a DC motor that has a speed linear vs voltage, so you just have to reduce the voltage. Either use less batteries in the pack (it shouldn't be hard to replace a couple with a wire), or buy a custom 4-5V rechargeable pack...
There are 2 IR remotes, the "technic" one with just 2 levers (and reversing switches and channel selector) that are not proportional, just full power one or another way.
Then there is the "train" remote with 2 rotating dials and stop buttons (plus reversing switches and channel selector). The dials work as +/- input, therefore there is no position for specific speed, pressing the stop button resets power and the current position is considered the current 0. The PF IR standard allows for 7 speeds in each direction. They are not absolute, they are just fractions of the top speed and that one is regulated by voltage. So with fresh pack of alkaline batteries is is 9V and faster than rechargeable pack of ~7.2V.
Here is the measured dependency of speed vs voltage for the PF train motor in no-load condition. For some comparisons please see this page http://www.philohome.com/motors/motorcomp.htm
I guess they just put it there for the common people to get an idea what they are getting as the needed amount of purchased goods is quite high at 125 dollars. I'd say AFOLs resellers, etc know what they are getting and the perspective value...
I doubt it would be sold freely.
If you buy all the stuff listed on the Lego product page for that train (which includes remote 8879), you will get speed control.
If you use the 8885 remote, you will not get speed control.
The Winter Village Train without speed control will actually start gyrating the included circle track on a flat surface. If you attach the Winter Village Station and track sections, it's heavy enough not to move the track at full speed, but still goes ridiculously fast.
Source: me because I just put together all this stuff :)
How is the WV Station btw? Really doubting if I should get it or not. I like the bus a lot, but I'm less a fan of the building (especially compared to the other WV's I own: Toy Shop and Santa's Workshop). I do have and love the train though.
I was thinking of getting it during double VIP, but that's pretty close to christmass allready, and once new year has passed, the WV sets go back in storage, so the Station would only be displayed for maybe a week or so (as I'm on holiday between christmas and new year)
Pah! Made the mistake of buying Detective's Office and the Ford GT double set on Toys R Us with 25% off. It turned out, after returning home, that they had hiked up the prices before applying the sale. I already saw that on several other sets, but those still had the normal lower prices on the shelves, so I'll have to go back and be annoying. At least I can still return them.
Unless, of course, they don't accept the Detective's Office because it had been resealed, since it was their last copy...
Unless, of course, they don't accept the Detective's Office because it had been resealed, since it was their last copy...
Yeah I was looking at some of the sets and it's rediculous, I think the Fun in the Park set was actually more expensive "on sale" than their normal price for it.
I kinda like the new Diner, it seems to have some art deco influence in it but if Lego started doing more Art Deco styled sets, it would be tough to ignore them.
Good question - I have very mixed feelings about the station. I could not believe it was 900 pieces from the picture, and after putting it together, I still can't believe it was 900 pieces (granted some of that is the bus). There are a ton of odd techniques that are completely unnecessary... it's not a complex building but it's like there was a contest to see how complex the build could be while still ending up with something that could have been built in half the time with half the pieces. The process is similar to building a modular but the final product is really lacking IMO. I finished half the station and said to my wife "how is this all I've done so far?"
This set is a prime candidate for "buy two and make yourself something better." You could close off the back maybe.
I would recommend only to big fans of the winter theme.
Thanks. I guess I'll skip for now. Will see when double VIP hit, but might find something else to waste money on
Thanks guys. I actually tried the train without ANY remote so you can imagine how hard and tedious it has become to stop that thing at full speed LOL.
I will probably go with the IR remote then which will let me control the speed.
Also: DonShula, if you put it all together, did you notice any trouble getting the locomotive base part (with the power pack underneath) straight on the tracks? I notice i have to push it down WAY too hard for it to even "connect" to the tracks correctly. After some tinkering i took off those black decorative parts that go around the technic pins sticking out of the wheels and now it works like a charm! That is NOT what the manual recommended though and it looks significantly worse too :(
I will probably go with the IR remote then which will let me control the speed.
Also: DonShula, if you put it all together, did you notice any trouble getting the locomotive base part (with the power pack underneath) straight on the tracks? I notice i have to push it down WAY too hard for it to even "connect" to the tracks correctly. After some tinkering i took off those black decorative parts that go around the technic pins sticking out of the wheels and now it works like a charm! That is NOT what the manual recommended though and it looks significantly worse too :(
I had that left most mono-rail set, it is actually still at my parents neatly packed away. :DFrom the US Store Calendar
I didn't notice any problem there - do you mean the wheels don't sit on the track correctly?
Yes, exactly, it feels like the train is constantly "floating" above the tracks unless i press it down really hard, OR unless i take away said pieces.
Yeah Toys R Us marks up lego. You can still get deals but you have to wait for much deeper discounts. Also They will price match. The crazy thing is their online site will often be cheaper than in store. I've had to price match to their website online in store.
Weird... I don't have that problem. I can take a picture of it when I get home. Sometimes the wheels aren't quite lined up on the track but once they nudge around a corner a bit they stay on pretty well.
You have seen the current prices of that one, right ?
Just so they do not unknowingly give it to somebody...
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Assembly Square is considered for best of 2017 sets right? Can't remember if people were putting it on lists last year or not because of the timing.
edit: trying to put together some older sets to make sure im not missing any gems for my list. Found the WW set.
Plane is alright. I think the neat part is this was like a 280 piece set with 3 bags and the plane build was only one bag.
Ok this was the draw and im still amazed by these big minifig builds. The head build was pretty neat and the printed piece was appreciated. im still disappointed they didnt have a sticker or tile piece or something for the shield. Its just so distratingly plain. Thats something i could do something with on my own so not a biggie just saying.
The two figs, both come with hairpieces you can swap out, and lose. I like this hooded WW fig, its appropriate for the movie and gives us something different. I enjoy getting these old pilot style figs with the goggle headpieces. They will come in handy whenever i get around to doing a steampunk airship.
Not sure on availability but i recommend getting this set before its gone, well worth it all around.
edit: trying to put together some older sets to make sure im not missing any gems for my list. Found the WW set.
Plane is alright. I think the neat part is this was like a 280 piece set with 3 bags and the plane build was only one bag.
Ok this was the draw and im still amazed by these big minifig builds. The head build was pretty neat and the printed piece was appreciated. im still disappointed they didnt have a sticker or tile piece or something for the shield. Its just so distratingly plain. Thats something i could do something with on my own so not a biggie just saying.
The two figs, both come with hairpieces you can swap out, and lose. I like this hooded WW fig, its appropriate for the movie and gives us something different. I enjoy getting these old pilot style figs with the goggle headpieces. They will come in handy whenever i get around to doing a steampunk airship.
Not sure on availability but i recommend getting this set before its gone, well worth it all around.
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Possibly, but I don't think so. Maybe they are listing a suggested MSRP for non-AFOL buyers. All the parts look pretty common. I'll probably end up selling it if I get it to fund future LEGO purchases.
That sucks. Did they hike up the prices even higher than their already hiked up price? I haven't seen TRU do that here in a long time. I remember Target did that practice once or twice a few years ago. If they had continued doing that, I would have started taking my business elsewhere as much as possible. I already avoid TRU as much as I can for LEGO, but they have some good promos, exclusives, or sales once in a while. That Batman minifigure pack was one of those.
Assembly Square is considered for best of 2017 sets right? Can't remember if people were putting it on lists last year or not because of the timing.
edit: trying to put together some older sets to make sure im not missing any gems for my list. Found the WW set.
Plane is alright. I think the neat part is this was like a 280 piece set with 3 bags and the plane build was only one bag.
Ok this was the draw and im still amazed by these big minifig builds. The head build was pretty neat and the printed piece was appreciated. im still disappointed they didnt have a sticker or tile piece or something for the shield. Its just so distratingly plain. Thats something i could do something with on my own so not a biggie just saying.
The two figs, both come with hairpieces you can swap out, and lose. I like this hooded WW fig, its appropriate for the movie and gives us something different. I enjoy getting these old pilot style figs with the goggle headpieces. They will come in handy whenever i get around to doing a steampunk airship.
Not sure on availability but i recommend getting this set before its gone, well worth it all around.
That WW set is on my list, but I keep putting it off. It's rarely on shelves...I should grab it sooner than later. I fear it may have really jacked up after-market prices if I miss it. Reminds me I need to pick up some of those Guardian of the Galaxy ones too. I need Taserface.
The thing is, Swedish TRU has been good with standard prices recently. They've consistently been about 15-20% below RRP, which helps a lot with the general inflated Swedish RRP. But right before this sale, they've done all kinds of sneaky shit: added tiny temporary markdowns to big sets so that they don't qualify for the sale (although the prices are still lower than RRP), bumped some sets back up to or above RRP, and, in my case, bumped some sets up without updating the shelf listing...
Anyway, I'm opening last year's Star Wars advent calendar and the Slave 1 build in the first day was great. Makes me want a proper new standard scale Slave 1, as I'm not getting into UCS. But I guess that design is too obscure for them to have two versions on shelves, so it's not happening until the UCS retires.
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