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Veeb0rg posted:It might have been, it shows in stock at my local tru's.
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Dr. Platypus posted:What's going on with the Propeller Power creator set? I saw it all over the place last week, but now it seems to have disappeared everywhere, and is up to forty bucks on amazon. Was it a black friday sale item or something? It's crazy how fast it disappeared. 40 bucks is a scalper's price and its only on backorder, not out of production. Lego Shop@Home says Dec 17.
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Local Fred Meyer has had odd stocking of figures. Sunday night: 2 boxes of Series 2, one of 3. By monday after work, all gone. Still, I was able to get a fisherman, which was my main pick for the latest round. Tho his nationality is not specified, there's no way this dude ain't Nordic. On an ideal world, he speaks with a strong Swedish or Maine accent.
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When I was a kid my parents got me the Load N' Haul Railroad. It was amazing. All these years later, and I want to build it again. The catch is that I've somehow lost most or all of the magnet connectors and trains wheels. Do you guys have any suggestions for where I could find replacements? Just the wheels and connectors would be fine, but I would also not mind spending a little bit on a small set.
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Dec 1, 2010 05:14
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Mike the TV posted:When I was a kid my parents got me the Load N' Haul Railroad. It was amazing. Bricklink is probably the easiest. For the magnets, you'll have to buy the three parts separately. It's likely the same sellers will have the pieces, though. http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=4022 http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2920 http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=73092 The wheels can be bought as separate parts or together. http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2878c01 The new type of train wheels are slightly different, but would work just as well. Just browse the "wheels" category to find the different types. These things are not especially cheap, unfortunately, as there are lots of train people out there, and the old style magnets and wheels are no longer made. It's possible you might have luck finding a lot of multiple magnets/wheels on ebay, but I don't really know how much those go for. Full sets tend to be pricey.
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Nnovvember is almost over! And so, one more for the road: This is a racing version of my earlier EP-50 Flea, and it definitely breaks zero VV rules this time.
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Shuppiluliumas posted:Bricklink is probably the easiest. For the magnets, you'll have to buy the three parts separately. It's likely the same sellers will have the pieces, though. The newer encased magnet/buffer setups work just as well as the old and will mix with out issue. If you don't mind the slightly different look they should be more plentiful then the older style. do you still have the 9v train motor? Veeb0rg fucked around with this message at 06:34 on Dec 1, 2010 |
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3 posted:Nnovvember is almost over! And so, one more for the road: Pardon my ignorance but, VV?
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PopeOnARope posted:Pardon my ignorance but, VV? Vic Viper. Nnenn, the brilliant Lego artist who was killed in a car accident earlier this year, had a particular addiction for building Vic Vipers. It spawned a tradition.  Click here for the full 1280x856 image.
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Thanks guys!Veeb0rg posted:The newer encased magnet/buffer setups work just as well as the old and will mix with out issue. If you don't mind the slightly different look they should be more plentiful then the older style. Yeah, I still have it and it works great. I just had to clean the oxidization off the track.
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Captain Invictus posted:Vic Viper. Nnenn, the brilliant Lego artist who was killed in a car accident earlier this year, had a particular addiction for building Vic Vipers. It spawned a tradition. Speaking of whom, I opened my contacts list this morning and saw two new MOCs from him. I almost fell out of my chair. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nnenn/ Apparently his wife and kids saved 3 of his last MOCs and are saving the best for last.   
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Captain Invictus posted:Vic Viper. Nnenn, the brilliant Lego artist who was killed in a car accident earlier this year, had a particular addiction for building Vic Vipers. It spawned a tradition. I am always left confused as to what does and does not constitute a Vic Viper. Anyone wanna fill me in?
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Flavor Bear posted:I am always left confused as to what does and does not constitute a Vic Viper. Anyone wanna fill me in? 
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Flavor Bear posted:I am always left confused as to what does and does not constitute a Vic Viper. Anyone wanna fill me in? The Vic Viper is the ship from the space shooter series Gradius. It has two forward prongs, two wings and a vertical tail. As long as you have those, everything goes. Captain Invictus posted:Vic Viper. Nnenn, the brilliant Lego artist who was killed in a car accident earlier this year, had a particular addiction for building Vic Vipers. It spawned a tradition. To alleviate confusion, those aren't all Vic Vipers, just a bunch of Nnenn's fighters. Many are Vipers, though.
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While my eight-year-old niece was building this... my four-year-old nephew and I collaborated on this (by which I mean he kept handing me pieces and I had to try to figure out where to put them):  (front)  (back)
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Arkannoyed posted:my four-year-old nephew and I collaborated on this (by which I mean he kept handing me pieces and I had to try to figure out where to put them): Hey, that's how they designed the Time Cruisers sets! 
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Mike the TV posted:When I was a kid my parents got me the Load N' Haul Railroad. It was amazing. Oh man, I always remember coveting that set like crazy. I've always loved the cargo train sets. Always wondered why they were hauling barrels and a tiny tractor out of a volcano though. 3 posted:Jesus, that's beautiful.
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The_Doctor posted:Hey, that's how they designed the Time Cruisers sets! exactly the first thing I thought. Would not look out of place at all with the other Time sets
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3 posted: Click here for the full 1024x768 image.
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Sold pending funds! So, anyone looking for the modular buildings? I'm looking to sell all 4 for $600, which is exactly what they would have cost new, and is a good deal when you consider how drat expensive Cafe Corner is these days (about $400 on its own)! photo for the photo gods (ignore the extra random figs):  edit: all complete with instructions and boxes Sold pending funds! Carbohydrates fucked around with this message at 21:49 on Dec 2, 2010 |
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Carbohydrates posted:So, anyone looking for the modular buildings? I'm looking to sell all 4 for $600, which is exactly what they would have cost new, and is a good deal when you consider how drat expensive Cafe Corner is these days (about $400 on its own)! SOLD!!!!!
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Captain Invictus posted:Reminds me of a Legend of the Galactic Heroes Alliance ship. Very nice. First thing I thought of was Homeworld.
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Inspector_71 posted:First thing I thought of was Homeworld. I could have sworn I read that the guys who did Homeworld were influenced by LOGH, though. Maybe that was something else.
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Captain Invictus posted:I could have sworn I read that the guys who did Homeworld were influenced by LOGH, though. Maybe that was something else. I'm unfamiliar with LOGh at all so it's totally possible. The Biggest ship in that group looks identical to a Homeworld Cruiser, and the next one down an Assault Frigate. Regardless of the inspiration, they're amazing.
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Inspector_71 posted:I'm unfamiliar with LOGh at all so it's totally possible. The Biggest ship in that group looks identical to a Homeworld Cruiser, and the next one down an Assault Frigate. No doubt! But that comes with the territory honestly, had Nnenn ever built a not amazing creation? And you should probably get yourself acquainted with LOGH, so good it's got one of the longest-living threads on the forums! Some of the best sci-fi and political drama ever made.
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Captain Invictus posted:I could have sworn I read that the guys who did Homeworld were influenced by LOGH, though. Maybe that was something else. Probably more of a common ancestor thing. Homeworld's ships (particularly the Taiidani) are definitely influenced by the art styles of Chris Foss and Peter Elson, who were responsible for those giant spaceships seen on the cover of most 60s-70s science fiction novels. If you've ever seen the Terren Trade Authority books you'll recognise the style. This is why "Group Captain Elson" shows up during the game. Nnenn is/was pretty amazing though. Even allowing for the occasional non-canon piece, I look at most of his stuff and wonder how the hell he did it.
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Carbohydrates posted:So, anyone looking for the modular buildings? I'm looking to sell all 4 for $600, which is exactly what they would have cost new, and is a good deal when you consider how drat expensive Cafe Corner is these days (about $400 on its own)! If only I had any disposable incom right now
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Carbohydrates posted:So, anyone looking for the modular buildings? I'm looking to sell all 4 for $600, which is exactly what they would have cost new, and is a good deal when you consider how drat expensive Cafe Corner is these days (about $400 on its own)! I really really really want to see FLYNN'S ARCADE done up in LEGO. That would be a project and a half!
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Arkannoyed posted:While my eight-year-old niece was building this... Here is something me and my four and eight year old made, the younger one was quite helpful and is actually better with lego blocks than his older sister! The truck is actally pretty awesome and the toy store even has a small toy car and a hovercraft, along with some toy weapons and miniature lego boxes. Oh, and a minifig-sized teddy bear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJLHulc1JAs Nestorix fucked around with this message at 19:18 on Dec 2, 2010 |
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slightpirate posted:I really really really want to see FLYNN'S ARCADE done up in LEGO. That would be a project and a half! Quick somebody find me some TRON MOCs. This sounds awesome.
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Hobnob posted:If you've ever seen the Terren Trade Authority books you'll recognise the style. I've had a couple of these books since I was a child, they are filled with really cool art of spaceships. I'm in the process of sorting my collection at the moment, and it has been quite a job. I can already see the advantage to it, the things I have been making have come much easier with my stuff organized. I tried out one of the small creator sets the other day, 5865 (Mini Dumper) and was rather impressed. For such a small set, it had a lot of high quality pieces(slopes, hinges, etc.). I may look into getting some more of these small sets, seemed like a decent value for the price.
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DoktorVerderben posted:I've had a couple of these books since I was a child, they are filled with really cool art of spaceships. They are the absolute best books. However, do not look for the RPG book, because it will RUIN your childhood in ways that are not good. Not good at all. 
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Inspector_71 posted:Quick somebody find me some TRON MOCs. This sounds awesome. Okay.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/-2x4-/sets/72157622070732911/ Probably been posted before, but they're well done.
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Nestorix posted:Here is something me and my four and eight year old made, the younger one was quite helpful and is actually better with lego blocks than his older sister! The truck is actally pretty awesome and the toy store even has a small toy car and a hovercraft, along with some toy weapons and miniature lego boxes. Oh, and a minifig-sized teddy bear. That is awesome!
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I made some more Vic Vipers. It's such a cool design, I just love making them! 
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Nice, high-res Ninjago pics. Throwing stars, samurai helmets, new skeletons? There goes all my money for next year. EDIT: The new wave of Hero Factory looks like it'll have some really interesting and really useful parts as well.  http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=453459 So I'm gonna leave some room in the budget I think. InfinEight fucked around with this message at 19:25 on Dec 3, 2010 |
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InfinEight posted:Nice, high-res Ninjago pics. Throwing stars, samurai helmets, new skeletons? There goes all my money for next year. Wow, the possibilities for using those nunchuck handles are endless.
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InfinEight posted:Nice, high-res Ninjago pics. Throwing stars, samurai helmets, new skeletons? There goes all my money for next year. All the skeleton vehicles look completely ridiculous and I want them all.
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So I've got about twenty bucks to spare, and I want to spend it on lego. What is good around that price? I can go over a couple bucks.
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Dr. Platypus posted:So I've got about twenty bucks to spare, and I want to spend it on lego. What is good around that price? I can go over a couple bucks. Flying Mummy Attack  If you want the most bang for your buck, Wal-Mart and some others are clearing out older LEGO sets or putting them on sale, but each store is different. Keep in mind that these sets aren't necessarily on the LEGO aisle and maybe in a separate clearance area.
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