anyone here collect LEGO?

Discussion in 'Whatever' started by silver_lining_man, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. Daimyo

    Daimyo Side Dealer

    We are headed to San Diego in the spring and my kid could care less about Disney, all he wants to do is go to Lego Land. :lol:
     
  2. bryce_r

    bryce_r Die-Cast

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    "Chemistry enthusiast" aka Walter White.
     
  3. nefasth

    nefasth Mini Boss

  4. Realdeaocho

    Realdeaocho Toy Prince

    Just got a couple of the new Monster sets to share with the kids. They really enjoy them. Good stuff.
     
  5. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    I just discovered this amazing custom scene. The attention to detail and theme is stunning, not to the mention the creativity that went into it. I keep getting drawn in by little things I notice in it. It is definitely worthy of extended viewing.

    A Disgraced Samurai Performing the Seppuku Ritual

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    Full series on flickr.
     
  6. petitetoilonrouge

    petitetoilonrouge S7 Royalty

  7. trueadrn

    trueadrn Line of Credit

     
  8. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Just saw this pic today, and first thing that came to my mind was how much I would love to play the Lego MOTU video game. I can't remember, but I think I brought this up before - I love those games, and really putting any franchise to them makes for a very decent and fun time; so many other movies I would like to see them do. Still, there is hope for a TMNT one now maybe, that they have the license.

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  9. trueadrn

    trueadrn Line of Credit

    Holy smokes, is that real??? I really hope it is!!
     
  10. petitetoilonrouge

    petitetoilonrouge S7 Royalty

    Sorry, nope. Computer-generated, I believe.
     
  11. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Definitely generated, that look is what made me think of the video game aspect. These are by Gregos Thomas, but that is about all I know.
     
  12. DYBBUKIM

    DYBBUKIM Post Pimp

    Wow. That must have taken some time to design and put together. Lego should expand its licenses to more properties like these.
     
  13. trueadrn

    trueadrn Line of Credit

    did some googlin and read that there was interest from both sides but still some red tape in the way, I'm sure it will happen eventually.
     
  14. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Yeah, what with the competition between two major toy giants (Mattel and Lego) and them trying to sell all of the re-release and new stylised MOTU figures, I can imagine it might take some doing. But still, Lego Snake Mountain? Oh man, endless possibilities.
     
  15. brooks55

    brooks55 Comment King

    Lego MOTU would be so great. If they looked like they do in that pic, they would be amazing.
     
  16. nefasth

    nefasth Mini Boss

    Got this in the mail today. It's the first time I get to see a CUUSOO project in hands. I'm told by the resident Minecraft freaks (my kids) that's it's awesome :D

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  17. petitetoilonrouge

    petitetoilonrouge S7 Royalty

    I got it a few weeks ago. I've never played Minecraft but believe it is awesone as well. I am now getting excited about series 10. And maybe the Movie Theater if I finally get to know how much money we have after the sale of the house...
     
  18. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Did a anyone else read about how Lego is ceasing production on one of its Star Wars Jabba playsets, because apparently a complaint was lodged in Austria that it is racist, specifically, anti-Muslim? (i.e. hookah pipe-smoking terrorist) Seriously, not an April's fools joke. :|

    Sad, truly. He is a slimy giant lizard - this is what is upsetting people these days? There are real issues in this world we should be focused on.

    Details for those interested.
     
  19. petitetoilonrouge

    petitetoilonrouge S7 Royalty

    Nonono. There were complaints a few month ago I believe. Lego said they wouldn't do anything about it. Now they say they'll stop production in 2014 but it's a pure PR move: most sets stop production ater two years, which is what is happening here...
     
  20. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    That was my interpretation too, I am just upset that this was even an issue that was ever brought up, let alone addressed in a serious fashion.

    Anyways, it is all about the first Jabba's Palace playset anyways. Someday, you will be mine..... :razz:
     
  21. trueadrn

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  22. michael

    michael Side Dealer

  23. sensensempompom

    sensensempompom Comment King

    great, the link is well worth a visit.
    thanks michael
     
  24. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    Did anyone check out the new Lego Ewok Village playset? here Looks fantastic as usual, but at 250$ they are really pushing the limit for sets being available to 'children' anymore. I mean, I thought the Death Star and Falcon were already crazy.

    Okay fine, there is a massive collectors' market out there and they are willing to pay this without hesitation (and double or triple on the aftermarket). But as a parent looking to buy a present for their child, this makes it pretty rough. And the kid in me just sees this as kinda cruel, because you know that every child even hearing of this would want one, but it just isn't very realistic for most families - and that makes me incredibly sad. :(

     
  25. amethystcape

    amethystcape Addicted

    Remember when you could just get a 1200 piece bucket for $25? I miss those days.
     

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