LEGO thread for big kids

[James_2007]

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[Gleeso]

Bought a present for my brother last night, so it was only fair that I get myself a present too, haha.

Bought this for myself:

http://www.brickpicker.com/images/set_images/brickpicker_set_42006_1.jpg

Completed it not long ago and have ordered this to add on to it:

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/AUTOIMAGES/LG8293lg.jpg

Next set I want is this:

http://www.memeltoys.lt/published/publicdata/MEMELTOYSLT/attachments/SC/products_pictures/lego_42009_box%20%281%29_enl.jpg

[forde]

I have that crane sitting at home, it looks awesome but i have no time to build it.

[-Luke-]

You should sell it to me, cheap cheap!

My latest two kits

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

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

[Gleeso]

I got the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400 for Christmas, it was a present to myself. I must say it was the biggest Lego Technic kit I've ever made, getting drunk at the same time slowed down the progress.

That recycle truck is pretty cool, might get that later on, but I want that big crane truck first.

[-Luke-]

I actually paid the same price for the U400 as i Did for the Reco Truck.

Took me about 12-14 hours to build the U400 great kit!

[Gleeso]

It says on the box that the U400 was $325.00, but I think it was on special at Myer for $280.00 or something, not 100% sure, it's was a fantastic kit though.

I love how much detail there is that goes into just the knuckles for the wheels, for example. So cool!

Also, what are some alternative sites for purchasing Lego other than eBay? Preferably places that don't damages the boxes, it just annoys me.

[-Luke-]

No Idea re alternate sites. I tend to bounce between one ebayer and big W when they have sales.

[Gleeso]

That's pretty much what I've been doing, already. :p

[djr81]

It says on the box that the U400 was $325.00, but I think it was on special at Myer for $280.00 or something, not 100% sure, it's was a fantastic kit though.

I love how much detail there is that goes into just the knuckles for the wheels, for example. So cool!

Also, what are some alternative sites for purchasing Lego other than eBay? Preferably places that don't damages the boxes, it just annoys me.

http://www.toysetc.com.au/toys-games-hobbies/lego-technic/

[Gleeso]

That site is fucking awesome! And an extra 5% off with first purchase, definitely getting the Crane through there. Cheers dude. :)

[winstor]

Another great site is www.bricklink.com

Can source shit from all over the word and with some of the larger kits can work out cheaper getting them overseas.

[hako]

Yeah have bought off bricklink no problems, get some weird sellers there though.

[Pete]

I've bought a couple of bits direct from Lego in Sweden

[Gleeso]

Okay, so I just bought that Crane 42009 through ToysEtc and with free postage at the moment and the 5% off with first purchase coupon, it cost me $237.49 all up. MUCH cheaper than on eBay. Very pleased. :D

How's the postage direct from Sweden, Pete?

[Pete]

Think 1 of mine was free postage, was a year or so ago. The other wasn't too bad

[YOUR MATE]

You guys are pingpingpingpings. Just utter pingpingpingpings. I have been happily saving money not buying shit. pingpingpingpings...

[Evman]

You guys are pingpingpingpings. Just utter pingpingpingpings. I have been happily saving money not buying shit. pingpingpingpings...

It's an investment

[Evolved]

I don't get the point of LEGO these days.
They're like 3D plastic jigsaw puzzles, rather than giving you basic building blocks, and letting you determine what you make.

Out of the "kits" you guys buy, how many other things can you make from it?

Normally with the bigger kits you can download another set of instructions to build 1 more thing

[Gleeso]

Sometimes there's even more than the additional one design to build it into. For me though, I build what's on the front of the box, leave it that way and buy another, and so the cycle continues.

[urabus]

I went to garden city today for a haircut and saw all sorts of signs up for lego.... Got excited thinking they might be selling some rare or cool stuff. Turns out its just a few tables with bins of lego for kids to play at. Ic let down. They did have a small stand selling some cool books on lego though.

Csb

Brendon

[YOUR MATE]

So the official Lego store is having a sale and offering free shipping...

[winstor]

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/pxwIpQeqbK4/maxresdefault.jpg

Bought myself an early Christmas present from Big W online, should be arriving the end of this month.

[Pete]

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

Had to buy this at JB hifi today.

Then upgraded my phone to suit lol.

[volt_bite]

Looks like some pretty sweet deals fellas:
http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/34481

F1 racer and Millennium falcon!

[POH73]

^ Mrs got me the F1 car for Chrissy, well worth picking up if you can.

[Pete]

http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/06/first-look-at-2523-piece-simpsons-lego-set-4250879/

[Evolved]

Just ordered myself the green service truck

[masTers]

http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/06/first-look-at-2523-piece-simpsons-lego-set-4250879/

Rear of box: http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6900/ybvd.jpg

Alot of detail if it is a hoax.

[satch]

Not quite technic, but mrs got me this for Christmas, had a ball, haven't played Lego in 20 years!

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18qv4waxd69xrjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg

[waxdass]

Got this from my brother for my birthday. Smashed it out over the last couple of days.

Its 58cm long and 25cm wide.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/rmcprime/IMAG0040_zpsd1330ced.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/rmcprime/media/IMAG0040_zpsd1330ced.jpg.html)

Started this xmas present last night, worked on it till 2am this morning!
Should finish it tonight... epic lego engineering! lol
love the suspension and engine setup.

[winstor]

Id almost be willing to bet that the Evergreen Terrace Simpsons set becomes an instant collectable. Hoping it isn't a hoax.

[kamahl31]

Not a hoax, up on lego website for sale 1st feb. $200 in america, fucking $330 here (on the lego site anyway...)

[Jmoore]

Went to the Lego store whilst in London recently, they had most of the models listed above fully constructed and on display.

I was quite a big fan of the container ship, its quite large (65cm long) and detailed
http://i.imgur.com/pgujBEP.jpg

[Gleeso]

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr02/2013/8/29/14/enhanced-buzz-6827-1377802404-24.jpg

[volt_bite]

Helms Deep:
http://imgur.com/a/Pyz97

http://i.imgur.com/SMee06c.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3JijM3D.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mt1To7F.jpg

[Frenchy]

Bought this today! Can't wait to get into it, should be epic :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/angry_hatch/Mobile%20Uploads/08FF70F4-C9A4-4A94-BBEB-465612B4B536_zpsee8wzyin.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/angry_hatch/media/Mobile%20Uploads/08FF70F4-C9A4-4A94-BBEB-465612B4B536_zpsee8wzyin.jpg.html)

[kamahl31]

Frenchy, where from? How much?

[Frenchy]

Frenchy, where from? How much?
Joondalup target
$269 down from $339

[winstor]

Might have to check it out!

[Turboesky]

I am sure some of you guys could appreciate the time and effort that would of gone into this.
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[dmwill]

Just announced a Mini model.

Keen to get this when it comes out in August, quick search suggests pricing will be ~AU$150.

http://jalopnik.com/lego-announces-original-mini-model-and-all-is-right-in-1585752849

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14155085159_28b3bf1a7d.jpg

[Crispymk2]

Will go nicely with my kombi!

Been to 5 different Targets and none have had a Simpsons House

[protecon]

Just for my curiosity, what else can you make out of the pieces you get in these kits?

[mARC]

Just for my curiosity, what else can you make out of the pieces you get in these kits?

Generally they give you two other alternatives you can download the instructions for.

[protecon]

OK so you're really just building pre-planned 3D jigsaw puzzles. No wonder original LEGO pieces are so sought after.
I wondered if the strategy of purpose-built pieces would kill off versatility and consequently, imagination.

[protecon]

Went to the Lego store whilst in London recently, they had most of the models listed above fully constructed and on display.

I was quite a big fan of the container ship, its quite large (65cm long) and detailed
http://i.imgur.com/pgujBEP.jpg
This pales in comparison to the model SDA built for the recent APPEA exhibition.
I'll grab a snap next time I'm in their office. It cost $20k just to move it from the Perth Exhibition Centre to their office on Victoria Avenue.

http://www.thebrickman.com/images/stories/ShellFLNGsml1.JPG

EDIT: Was built by the BrickMan > http://www.thebrickman.com/

[mARC]

Cost 20k to move? Next time give me a call will do for $18k no questions.

[Evolved]

I would travel to Penrith just to shake this mans hand

[djr81]

This on sale at Big W next week for $148.

LEGO Technic Cargo Plane - 42025

[mARC]

This on sale at Big W next week for $148.

LEGO Technic Cargo Plane - 42025

Boat looks sick as well!

Would consider taking baths in the future if it floats.

http://i59.tinypic.com/kahik8.jpg

[djr81]

There is a video of the plane somewhere on youtube. Undercarriage is fully sick.

[Evolved]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM2WunRNvKI

[mARC]

Why do I get the feeling I'm going to check out some lego on the way home today =/

[Gleeso]

I purchased that plane a couple weeks back, was great fun to make! I loved how many moving bits there are.

One of my dogs absolutely hates the sound of the gears churning away, hopefully the bitch doesn't try to eat it.

[volt_bite]

New Batmobile out is a 1869 piece set :D

http://www.geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tumbler-590x330.jpg

http://www.geek.com/news/the-new-1869-piece-lego-tumbler-batmobile-is-a-199-masterpiece-1600151/

[urabus]

The mini and remote control volvo loader are coming out on 1st August.

Brendon

[mARC]

Smashed the cargo plane/formulea one race car, what other sets do people recommend? I had a look at Lego Architecture, has anyone tried it?

[mARC]

Anyone keen for trades:

I current have:

- Lego Technic 42025 Cargo Plane 'as pictured above'
- Lego Technic 42000 Grand Prix Racer 'as quoted above'

Looking for either:

- Lego Technic 8110 Unimog
- Lego Technic 42009 Mobile Crane

I've put the main stickers on the Cargo Plane, but none on the Grand Prix Racer.

Open to offers, just looking for large number piece sets.

[Evolved]

Ebay has both models of the crane , albeit the better one of the two is $500+

contemplated buying the crane myself , but chasing down the trucks at the moment , so far have Hiab , flat bed tow truck ( yellow ) and green recovery truck (green )

[mARC]

Haven't seen it for $500, but I'm assuming this one comes with remote control etc?

There was a guy on GumTree selling the Unimog for $350, offered them $310 and was politely called a cheapskate.

Apparently 10ish% of asking was a low-ball o_O

[random?]

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

Got this on its way, keen to build it.

[RICEY]

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/chocolate-lego-a-food-good-enough-to-play-with/story-fneuz8zj-1227024025807

CHocolate fucking lego

HNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[Pete]

Ordered the Mini that got released in the US. About $180 delivered, worth it.

[Crispymk2]

I thought it was $149 on the lego AUS store site http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/MINI-Cooper-10242?RRID=133539308&RMID=SAH_2014_08_01_MiniCooper_EU

[Pete]

Didn't look on the Aussie store lol. Was 180 delivered, so roughly round the same price

[dmwill]

Also ordered the mini a week back (still waiting for it). Also coming with some bonus miniature mini.

[mARC]

Has anyone used http://bttw.com.au/, experiences?

[dmwill]

Done.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/38371325/2014-08-23%2019.50.15.jpg

[crabman]

Got this on its way, keen to build it.

Y u no get Triple E??!?!

http://cache.lego.com/r/www/r/creator/-/media/franchises/creator/products/10241/10241_prod.jpg?l.r=-1094274432

[random?]

Y u no get Triple E??!?!

http://cache.lego.com/r/www/r/creator/-/media/franchises/creator/products/10241/10241_prod.jpg?l.r=-1094274432

Thats the one I got.

[random?]

Took a solid 6 hours to complete.

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

[Pete]

Done.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/38371325/2014-08-23%2019.50.15.jpg

interior shots please !~

[crabman]

Oh cool, the first picture you posted was off a smaller one. How much and where from? Keen to get this one.

[random?]

Oh cool, the first picture you posted was off a smaller one. How much and where from? Keen to get this one.

Collector off gumtree was selling everything he had, everything in original box and unopened. At $200 coludnt say no. Amazon have them for around $220 plus postage.

The same bloke also had the Maersk train 10219 for sale for $250, was soooooo tempting but I think the missus would have killed me haha.

[volt_bite]

Next level shit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUtS52lqL5w#t=410

[DAN [GTI]]

...one power bill later!

[Evolved]

One for the Star Wars fans

http://geektyrant.com/news/lego-announces-1996-piece-ultimate-collector-edition-of-boba-fetts-ship

[djr81]

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Remote-Controlled-VOLVO-L350F-Wheel-Loader-42030

http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Remote-Controlled-VOLVO-L350F-Wheel-Loader-42030

So $100 more in Australia. Nice.

[mARC]

One for the Star Wars fans

http://geektyrant.com/news/lego-announces-1996-piece-ultimate-collector-edition-of-boba-fetts-ship

Looks pretty cool, but I'm guessing the possible $400AUD+ price tag will put me off.

Appears to be re-hash of an existing discontinued set:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-STAR-WARS-SLAVE-1-BOBA-FETTS-SHIP-8097-MISB-DISCONTINUED-NEW-SEALED-/281428204217?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item41866d9ab9

[hako]

After Singapore and Europe I needed to chill for a while so built this up on the weekend, wasn't really timing myself but I would guess about 14 hours build time (it's 3500+ pieces).

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15512464395_fe64dccd73_b.jpg
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15512082922_459e2a2981_b.jpg

With the small Millennium Falcon, also have a Death Star 2 which I haven't built yet and a few other Battle of Endor/Empire related kits on order.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15325613919_cb06fef149_b.jpg

[Ash]

Finally got around to finishing this, scored it from a swap meet for $150

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a513/xrturbopilot/IMG_1797_zpsdc36cde3.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/xrturbopilot/media/IMG_1797_zpsdc36cde3.jpg.html)

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a513/xrturbopilot/IMG_1798_zpsd4c3bad8.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/xrturbopilot/media/IMG_1798_zpsd4c3bad8.jpg.html)

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a513/xrturbopilot/IMG_1799_zps54925ea3.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/xrturbopilot/media/IMG_1799_zps54925ea3.jpg.html)

[mARC]

hako what did the star destroyer set you back, and what swamp meet Ash, always keen for swap meets as I collect comics as well.

Cheers,

[hako]

hako, what did the star destroyer set you back?

Just under $700.

[Ash]

hako what did the star destroyer set you back, and what swamp meet Ash, always keen for swap meets as I collect comics as well.

Cheers,

Belmont swap meet on Sundays and keep checking here http://www.nexustoyfair.com/ they have a lot of bargains at these its where i get a lot of my collectables

[mARC]

Just under $700.

They looking for any new employees where you work :)

[JDK]

Finished my Tumbler this week. Amazing.

[Ash]

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a513/xrturbopilot/10698694_280215048846526_587421454119561927_n_zps8 621389e.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/xrturbopilot/media/10698694_280215048846526_587421454119561927_n_zps8 621389e.jpg.html)

[djr81]

http://www.roscopc.it/#/2/1

Click the next MOC button to scroll through the cars. Good effort.

[masTers]

http://www.lego.com/en-us/speedchampions/teaser

Not bad, but one small rant is surely with the cost of lego, and the fact it is at the higher end for quality, why can't they print on bricks instead of resorting to using cheap stickers?

[4AGE Sedan]

http://www.lego.com/en-us/speedchampions/teaser

Not bad, but one small rant is surely with the cost of lego, and the fact it is at the higher end for quality, why can't they print on bricks instead of resorting to using cheap stickers?
That does look pretty awesome. I've wanted a lego porsche 911 for ages :p

They probably don't print on bricks because it would add far too much cost downstream for the consumer. Besides, who wants to build their own creations out of lego with random things printed on them?

[masTers]

My biggest issue is I am way to OCD with putting stickers on things, and if it is slightly crocked I actually just want to throw it all in the bin

[rgvlee]

Use soapy water to apply the stickers, literally allows some wiggle room to get it perfect.

If you screw it up you can always get a replacement sticker set from brick link. I did it for bennys spaceship to redo a couple I wasn't happy with.

[volt_bite]

Serenity

http://i.imgur.com/uS1c4kJ.jpg

[mARC]

http://io9.com/5931903/seven-foot-long-minifig-scale-serenity-model-is-a-lego-masterpiece

o_O It's seven foot long.

[d1mitch]

http://io9.com/5931903/seven-foot-long-minifig-scale-serenity-model-is-a-lego-masterpiece

o_O It's seven foot long.

and 61kg...

[-Luke-]

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

[Sebdullah]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRCB3HQ/?tag=051-20

GAME ON

[rgvlee]

Got the ecto 1 when it came out last year

Nice kit, better than the delorean IMO.

[urabus]

I built the volvo loader over the weekend. Has anyone else built it because somewhere i have stuffed the diffs up and they want to work against each other. Ive gone through it instructions 100 times and everything looks perfect.

Im at a loss why.

Brendon

[djr81]

Bought it havent built it yet. You put the crown wheels on the correct side?

[Gleeso]

I built the volvo loader over the weekend. Has anyone else built it because somewhere i have stuffed the diffs up and they want to work against each other. Ive gone through it instructions 100 times and everything looks perfect.

Im at a loss why.

Brendon

Girlfriend bought mr it for Christmas, was stoked.

Mine works perfectly, good fun the scare the dogs.

What exactly are the wheels doing when tryong to drive it?

[urabus]

Bought it havent built it yet. You put the crown wheels on the correct side?

It certainly looks like it according to the instructions.


Girlfriend bought mr it for Christmas, was stoked.

Mine works perfectly, good fun the scare the dogs.

What exactly are the wheels doing when tryong to drive it?

The dog goes apeshit at mine aswell.

The front wheels want to go backwards and the rear wheels want to go forward.

Brendon

[Gleeso]

The dog goes apeshit at mine aswell.

The front wheels want to go backwards and the rear wheels want to go forward.

Brendon

Haha, it's hilarious to watch until one of my dogs tries to stomp it quiet.

Only thing I can think of that might help your situation would be back when you build the diffs, it asks you to exactly match the placement of the correct side of the yellow gear, so I think it's meant to mirror the other. Let me know if you get what I mean.

[random?]

Finally got around to building my Christmas present. Took ages.
http://i.imgur.com/mLrGuJK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/iMg8nFW.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LqL448W.jpg

[jnr]

Thats fucking kool

[TurboHead]

Jesus.... Look at the gap in the first floor pieces.... Someone needs to squeeze that shit.

[volt_bite]

Another epic build:

http://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aRPp3MM_700b.jpg

Apparently, it's 40% bigger than lego's own creation which already costs a bomb:
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ultimate-Collectors-Millennium-Falcon/dp/B000WLW3W0
US5.8k :P

[mARC]

One power ball!

[rgvlee]

Apparently, it's 40% bigger than lego's own creation which already costs a bomb:
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ultimate-Collectors-Millennium-Falcon/dp/B000WLW3W0
US5.8k :P

It's that price because it's no longer available and it's a collectible set.
It wasn't that price to begin with, it was just shy of 1k AUD.

It's not the size of the model that makes the one in the image such a big deal, it's the detail. The official UCS lego one never had this much detail from the images I have seen.

I've recently built the new pirate ship from the relaunched pirates ranges (I used to have the original) and I've got the hulk buster to build which I'll do soon.
Simpsons house coming later this year.

[protecon]

Just checked this thread out... much nostalgia.
Might dig out my bricks from the oldies house.

Should have one of these in it lol
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh260/zzbucket/lego-starshipexplorer.jpg

EDIT: Best part it was free - won it on Fat Cat & Friends in a LEGO building competition haha

[DRKWRX]

Lego is cool but wtf do you do with it once its built? just sit it there and look at it?

[protecon]

Old LEGO used to be purely about creativity - basic building blocks could become whatever you wanted.
Now with all the custom pieces in modern LEGO, it reduces that somewhat.

[dmwill]

Old LEGO used to be purely about creativity - basic building blocks could become whatever you wanted.
Now with all the custom pieces in modern LEGO, it reduces that somewhat.

This...had my share of the 'Town' models when I was little...but the majority of my Lego were the massive bulk brick sets. Would build 1/20 scale houses with a 10 car garage/workshop.

I recently went back through all my old Lego, built everything up to figure out what was missing...been slowly ordering spares and the likes to get everything complete. Turns out some of them are worth a small fortune now.

[urabus]

I got a heap of the old light and sound lego from when i was a kid. Been meaning to dig it out for ages and start rebuilding it.

Brendon

[KAL SPL]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEGO-TECHNIC-24-Hours-Race-Car-42039-BRAND-NEW-UNOPENED-/181768151618?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a5239e242

Anyone ordered yet , I might have to invest

[mARC]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEGO-42038-Technic-Arctic-Truck-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/221730218108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a026a07c

Need to ban myself from this thread!

[Phildo]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEGO-42038-Technic-Arctic-Truck-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/221730218108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item33a026a07c

Need to ban myself from this thread!

Any woman who is considering having a baby with a man should first make him sit down with Lego for an hour.

After the hour is up, anything less than another four hours of, "just five more minutes, honey..." should disqualify him from reproducing.

[-Luke-]

This fucking thing

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Extra-Large-Lego-Technic-remote-control-6-wheel-drive-Unimog-8110-/111697707049

[hostage_85]

Lego is cool but wtf do you do with it once its built? just sit it there and look at it?
Break it down and build it again!!!
Wait till your child is born. There will be Lego everywhere :p

[Pete]

http://i58.tinypic.com/258m59f.jpg

I'm glad it still works.

[-Luke-]

Dibs if you want to sell it.

[Pete]

Babow. It's tucked away for my son. I found the other carriages too !

[waxdass]

Ferrari F40 Technic.

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ferrari-F40-10248

YES.

[mARC]

http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/lego-217953910-284136580--1

[rgvlee]

Ferrari F40 Technic.

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ferrari-F40-10248

YES.

Creator series, not technic unfortunately.
Though the series does produce some nice kits, lookup the mini, ferris wheel etc

[Evman]

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1041174_42043-Mercedes-Benz_3-750x626.jpg

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/products/lego-mercedes-benz-arocs-3245-on-sale-in-august/

[mjp]

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/products/lego-mercedes-benz-arocs-3245-on-sale-in-august/

Oh yes! saw this the other day! OMG so much want!!
video: watch from 1 min 15sec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YktZUMiAPa4

[mr_rotary]

http://pop.h-cdn.co/assets/15/31/980x490/1438288594-1_5.jpg

[urabus]

The truck, crawler crane, le mans car and F40 all got released on Saturday morning. Easy way to drop $1000.

Brendon

[rgvlee]

I picked up the Simpsons house recently, nearly $100 off with the mid year toy sales.
Apparently I have to wait until Xmas to build it.
:(

[VS50WA]

Bought myself the F40 the other day should arrive tomorrow in the mail!

[djr81]

Got the Le Mans racer from Big W for $120 the other week. Liking the alternative off road racer you can build with the kit better, I think.

[Scaf]

Where do i buy the F40?

[Kaido]

Where do i buy the F40?

pre-sale only atm for lego VIP members, just sign up for vip

[volt_bite]

Still a bit rich for me, but:
http://www.shopforme.com.au/images/71016.jpg
$263.99
http://www.shopforme.com.au/index.php?cPath=34_182&main_page=product_info&products_id=2014

[-Luke-]

I did quite well this Xmas. Looking forward to sitting down to build this one.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQD4zGNScASEO-z8UbS2VTEPQ5xDgRvBe9HidS6u8nG1f_Q23Xg0Kjuy7MV

[xr06t]

heheh me too! got this bad boy, looking forward to spending a few hours on it!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71Ao8k2MddL._SX522_.jpg

[KAL SPL]

I hate you both I got fuck all !

[-Luke-]

Built the crawler frame this arvo. Took about an hour. Keys for scale,going to be a large model when finished.
http://i.imgur.com/Fhi9obq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lMMUgCD.jpg

[rgvlee]

I'm about 20% into the Simpsons house. It's a big one.

[Alt_F4]

Forgot about this thread, picked up batman tumbler a few weeks back... Was great fun and the finished product looks great.
Hoping rumours of the UCS millennium falcon being re-released come about!

[Saint_23]

I also picked up the crawler crane for Christmas. finished it over a couple of days.
Building all the gearing for the different motorised movements was cool.

https://scontent.fper2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/941025_10153454210318068_7243714585700059838_n.jpg ?oh=4835a6bd75f7345eb6d37515897d853c&oe=5709F1B3

[KAL SPL]

Is it worth the $180 price tag ?

[-Luke-]

I think so. I also finished mine off last night. It's got a nice setup where each control lever reverses the movement rather than have to reverse the power supply.
http://i.imgur.com/wuvbuOZ.jpg

[waxdass]

Got the f1 car last xmas. Le mans this year.
Looks good for display.
http://i.imgur.com/9SNErO6.jpg

[dmanvan]

I also picked up the crawler crane for Christmas. finished it over a couple of days.
Building all the gearing for the different motorised movements was cool.

https://scontent.fper2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/941025_10153454210318068_7243714585700059838_n.jpg ?oh=4835a6bd75f7345eb6d37515897d853c&oe=5709F1B3 Nice ... didnt you get a good watch too......... someone must've bribed santa...

[rgvlee]

Finished the simpsons house the other day.
It's a great kit though I found it a bit tedious doing the internal fit out.
About half a dozen stickers which are always fun.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj122/rgvlee/antilag/1936868_10208611134064604_921156227753043445_n_zps j1jxf1x7.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/rgvlee/media/antilag/1936868_10208611134064604_921156227753043445_n_zps j1jxf1x7.jpg.html)

My wife though she won't admit it is a bit of a closet Lego nerd. Her birthday is coming up soon so I've ordered the approx 2500 piece ferris wheel for her.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj122/rgvlee/antilag/10247-Expert-LEGO-Ferris-Wheel-Creator-Set-High-Resolution-Toysnbricks_zpsckj9b93g.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/rgvlee/media/antilag/10247-Expert-LEGO-Ferris-Wheel-Creator-Set-High-Resolution-Toysnbricks_zpsckj9b93g.jpg.html)

I've had my eye on it for a while. To date I haven't come across this one in the shops so I've ordered it direct from Lego along with the motor and battery box.

Last but not least I've also had my eyes on the scooby doo mystery machine for a little while. It's been very hard to find so much so that people are selling them above rrp on gumtree etc.
Well fuck them I've thrown it into the ferris wheel order.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj122/rgvlee/antilag/tbdhclyfqpuiwhligwvm_zpsqf4k0m3z.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/rgvlee/media/antilag/tbdhclyfqpuiwhligwvm_zpsqf4k0m3z.jpg.html)

[Ash]

So i found this website http://lego.brickinstructions.com/ that has all the instructions for almost every lego from 1970s on wards, i have an extensive lego collection that i have had since i was a child in the 1970s, i decided to see if i still had some original pieces to make my first set, and to my surprise i found almost all the bits! them feels when i finished


http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a513/xrturbopilot/IMG_3170_zpszmcet4fj.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/xrturbopilot/media/IMG_3170_zpszmcet4fj.jpg.html)

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a513/xrturbopilot/IMG_3171_zpsc20g5ghy.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/xrturbopilot/media/IMG_3171_zpsc20g5ghy.jpg.html)

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a513/xrturbopilot/IMG_3172_zpsa3sxcaqm.jpg (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/xrturbopilot/media/IMG_3172_zpsa3sxcaqm.jpg.html)

[rgvlee]

The original space sets are very hard to get and quite collectible - a lot of bits NLA
The recent bennys spaceship (LL-929) is a reference to your LL-928.

[Ash]

Im just missing this piece from the top http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Schragstein-3939-Trans-Yellow-Classic-Space-918-924-928-Cockpit-slope-STY3-/231368938265?nma=true&si=25AVfi4E8xtFVzmNfzVetVqySIQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 and the landing pad but i think i have it somewhere

[hostage_85]

So i found this website http://lego.brickinstructions.com/ that has all the instructions for almost every lego from 1970s on wards, i have an extensive lego collection that i have had since i was a child in the 1970s, i decided to see if i still had some original pieces to make my first set, and to my surprise i found almost all the bits! them feels when i finished


This is awesome, So many of my old kits can be re-done. I'll have to sit down with my son and get building again :)

[Kaido]

So i found this website http://lego.brickinstructions.com/ that has all the instructions for almost every lego from 1970s on wards, i have an extensive lego collection that i have had since i was a child in the 1970s, i decided to see if i still had some original pieces to make my first set, and to my surprise i found almost all the bits! them feels when i finished



OMG this is best shit! reliving my childhood right now looking at all the old space kits! definitely going to dig out my lego now

http://lego.brickinstructions.com/06000/6981/001.jpg

http://lego.brickinstructions.com/06000/6988/001.jpg

[urabus]

So i found this website http://lego.brickinstructions.com/ that has all the instructions for almost every lego from 1970s on wards, i have an extensive lego collection that i have had since i was a child in the 1970s, i decided to see if i still had some original pieces to make my first set, and to my surprise i found almost all the bits! them feels when i finished

The ipad app is also awesome. I havent tried it for any of my old light and sound stuff yet but its great for the new stuff.

Brendon

[volt_bite]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCupBiTVQk

[KAL SPL]

Where do I send my resume ?

[Phyber]

Lego building as a job

First world advantages!

[Phildo]

Holy shit.

Can't believe it's taken me this long to realise that you can buy 35-year-old Lego sets on eBay.

Got some unfinished business to sort out from 1980.

Some useful sites:
http://www.brickset.com
http://www.bricklink.com

[Lump]

http://www.australianmining.com.au/News/Lego-develops-Bucket-Wheel-Excavator-set

[volt_bite]

Lego building as a job

First world advantages!

Requirements:
- overweight
- man child
- actually good at designing lego
- puts out 10 bricks a second

[Phildo]

Requirements:
- overweight
- man child

Dammit, I own those two traits so much that I'm surprised the Lego CEO isn't personally calling me every day.

Maybe they should put Lego areas in pubs?

[dmwill]

http://petrolicious.com/these-lego-porsche-models-are-the-most-accurate-we-ve-ever-seen

http://d1vk052imodrb2.cloudfront.net/2016/feature/02-feb/porsche-lego/porsche-lego-4.jpg

[KAL SPL]

Also this


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sx3291JEPk

[rgvlee]

Me likely the technic porsche pending more details

[KAL SPL]

Expensive and bulk parts lol

[rgvlee]

It'll probably have working suspension and steering
doors, boot and engine lid will open
The engine will probably be a reasonable working replica with pistons etc
Possibility of a gearbox, gear lever looks to have some substance, aren't these porsches sequential? Be interesting to see if they were able to get that happening as well.

Probably a $250+ kit

[Evman]

Maybe they should put Lego areas in pubs?

Too dangerous - choking hazard

[mr_mike]

Maybe they should put Lego areas in pubs?

Trying to find ways to stop violence in pubs etc, remember them fights you had with brothers/sisters/cousins/ friends/ dad when you were a kid playing with lego and how they always had that piece you needed?
Now imagine that same scenario but with a bunch of 30+ year old 100kg plus men full of beer.......

[KAL SPL]

It'll probably have working suspension and steering
doors, boot and engine lid will open
The engine will probably be a reasonable working replica with pistons etc
Possibility of a gearbox, gear lever looks to have some substance, aren't these porsches sequential? Be interesting to see if they were able to get that happening as well.

Probably a $250+ kit

Double that at least.

[mARC]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2hfo2ah.png

[Lump]

some guy on facebook selling a mint millenium falcon, thing is fucking huge

[1JZVL]

some guy on facebook selling a mint millenium falcon, thing is fucking huge

set 10179? If so, how much!

[Phildo]

some guy on facebook selling a mint millenium falcon, thing is fucking huge


set 10179? If so, how much!

11 grand. Blimey.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/booragoon/miscellaneous-goods/lego-10179-star-wars-ultimate-collector-series-millennium-falcon/1096600936

[Lump]

set 10179? If so, how much!
$5000 in Karratha.
assembled, with instructions & no box I believe

[rgvlee]

Finally got to open my scooby doo mystery machine yesterday.

23 stickers. 23 fucking stickers.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj122/rgvlee/antilag/62633CA1-04C5-441C-885B-85E93D5CFABE_zpsxfqplhdy.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/rgvlee/media/antilag/62633CA1-04C5-441C-885B-85E93D5CFABE_zpsxfqplhdy.jpg.html)

I think this is the biggest sticker kit I've come across yet. And it's on a relatively small set.

[Saint_23]

WANT.

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/87703

https://dp1eoqdp1qht7.cloudfront.net/community/projects/5f7/f6d/87703/1699476-o_1988t0nab9d7hve7kk1g8ie16i-full.JPG

[rgvlee]

My next lego kit found:

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Maze-21305?p=21305&cmp=EXT-LID_21305

[dmanvan]

mmm this looks great .... got a difficult person to buy a present for but they're a car nut,.,....

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll208/eight2ten/lego-technic-porsche-911-gt3-rs-3.jpg

""How does buying a brand new Porsche 911 for US$300 sound? Well now's your chance, because Lego has announced a new Technic model version of the car's GT3 RS variant. The 1:8 scale model measures 57 x 25 x 17 cm (22 x 10 x 7 in) and was developed in partnership with Porsche.

In a deft nod to the tactics used by carmakers to keep their new vehicles secret, Lego actually showed off the new model in black and white camouflage at the Nuremberg toy fair in January. Now, though, the full design has been unveiled and the model's color matches the bright orange of its big brother.

Lego has tried to design the Technic model with many of the features that give the 911 its identity. It mimics the smooth, curved and sloping design, the large front air intakes, the outlets on the front wheel arches and, of course, the big rear wing.

Among the more intricate features that you'd expect to find in a Technic model are a fully functional double-clutch transmission with four gears, a steering wheel with gearshift paddles, a six-cylinder flat (or boxer) engine with moving pistons, a detailed dashboard and a glove compartment containing a unique serial number, with which it will be possible to access additional content online. Additional features include doors and a hood that open, a trunk with a case, stickers to add accurate aesthetics and faithfully designed rims.

There are 2,704 pieces for building the model, which Lego explains are packed in individual assembly groups for the first time. This is apparently aimed at giving model builders an insight into the assembly process of the actual 911. A book with info about the development of the model is also provided.

The Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is priced at $299.99 in the US and €299.99 in Europe. It will be available online and in the 13 Lego stores in Germany and Austria from June 1. In other stores, it will be available from August 1.

The video below shows the Lego team introducing the kit.

Source: Lego
""



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5wy0YhCuuA

wow......

[thommo]

limited run?

[rgvlee]

Want

[dmanvan]

Want Need ......

[volt_bite]

I got one :D

My fiance and friend got me one for my birthday, express posted from a US ebay seller. It says on the box only to put onto the shelf on 1 June, but apparently they were all pulled too. Not cheap.

Not actual pic of mine:
http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201604/this-lego-porsche-91_800x0w.jpg

Everything about is really awesome. The manual is a very thick booklet with detailed photos. It comes in five numbered boxes. All cars have a unique serial that is printed in the same style as the "vin".

Really is a master piece. Will need to put it together once I finish on the house and I have some space.

[rgvlee]

Have a read up on it, apparently there are a couple of simple fixes to make the gearbox work correctly.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=133688

I'm going to get one later in the year when all the fuss dies down.

[Alt_F4]

Just bought the F40 last week during the Myer 20% Lego sale.
Built it on Sunday... the Batman Tumbler dwarfs it haha.

[urabus]

I ordered mine on about the 12th june which was the first day you could buy it from the lego store. It wont ship until mid july though. Given lego shop au ships from denmark i wont see it until early august...

Brendon

[volt_bite]

https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/lego-r-land-sale-54211/

A few good sets:
24hr lemans race car
https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/lego-r-land-sale-54211/product/lego-r-technic-24-hours-race-car-building-set-365090/?st=1&sid=54211
$150

NOTE it's $100 at BigW:
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/lego-technic-24-hours-race-car-42039/p/WCC100000000213212/

Millenium falcon
https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/lego-r-land-sale-54211/product/lego-r-star-wars-millennium-falcon-building-set-365100/?st=1&sid=54211
$249.99

Crawler crane set
https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/lego-r-land-sale-54211/product/lego-r-technic-crawler-crane-building-set-375068/?st=1&sid=54211
$189.99

[rgvlee]

Catch of the day is rarely competitive for lego

[urabus]

This arrived today....

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/urabus99_photos/Mobile%20Uploads/20160727_121944_zpsge6zb0xw.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/urabus99_photos/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160727_121944_zpsge6zb0xw.jpg.html)

Got a heap of stuff to do at home before i get started but at least it will motivate me to do the stuff at home...

Brendon

[urabus]

Has anyone had any experience with getting a missing part from lego? Im missing a shitty little black cog and dont have one in my spares.

Brendon

[KAL SPL]

Pull the part number off the build book and put into search on eBay , you can buy pretty much every piece in small quantities.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lego-City-Technic-9-x-Black-Gear-Cog-12-teeth-NEW-/401155876325?hash=item5d66c0e5e5:g:COwAAOSwZVlXjIX y

[rgvlee]

Bricklink

[Alt_F4]

Lego has a very good missing parts online process.

service.lego.com

[volt_bite]

Lego german soldiers:
http://www.brickizimo-toys.com/en/49-ww2-german-soldiers

Historical tanks ww1, ww2 etc lego:
http://www.brickmania.com/

[mr_rotary]

Impressive build!!!

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138594

http://www.hklug.hk/forum/data/attachment/forum/201608/09/141712xvezpec1zjof6xef.jpg

http://www.hklug.hk/forum/data/attachment/forum/201608/09/141712hqyemm92ya12pmle.jpg

[KAL SPL]

How good does that look ! I wish I had more free time

[volt_bite]

For those who want the Porsche GT3..
LEGO Technic 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 $366 Shipped @ John Lewis

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/269238

[rgvlee]

Bricktober this weekend in cannington
Details on facebook
Can't wait to take the family along we're all lego nerds

[summoner]

Still been working on my yellow Technic crane - 42009.

Had a bit missing which a mate happened to have spare (otherwise I'd have 3d printed it) and since then I sort of have been putting it off due to other things.

[rgvlee]

No need the 3d print parts, bricklink will be able to hook you up with anything you need

[volt_bite]

My GT3 is still in the box =/

[rgvlee]

https://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Caterham-Seven-620R-21307

Recently got my GT3, big w had it for $398

[volt_bite]

BIG W: LEGO Porsche 42056 $318.40 (20% off All LEGO)

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/273995

Full listing here:
https://www.bigw.com.au/search?pageSize=144&q=Lego%3Aprice-desc#

[rgvlee]

Carnts haha

[KAL SPL]

so whos in for the new Chiron ?
3300 pieces and $559 retail !

[rgvlee]

Screw the bugatti

I'm waiting on this bad boy
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/f9eb3ff9-eff8-42e1-85a5-b7e1107bfedb

Was thinking of getting the new creator export rollercoaster for the missus (she wont admit it but she loves lego as well)
https://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Roller-Coaster-10261

[dmanvan]

hgjhhjh personally working on one of these to shove up some admins ass as this is all many of us see day in out.... big syria msa FACEBOOK LIKE HAND....

http://craziestgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lego-facebook-like-500x308.jpg

[AJjnr86]

My missus and I have a few sets, she started by building my old sets, then worked out some of them are older than her.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/t09zniynr1ovjf4/20180530_173350.jpg?dl=0

Then a few others we built

https://www.dropbox.com/s/evqtmdrxbld986q/20180530_173410.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xjr0mag4plex0l/20180530_173908.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rduk5rms25i5o76/20180530_173940.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j3hw5fpus4h0u7e/20180530_173952.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3khw8kydbyoehzu/20180530_174004.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pswvfzdmoebe4ae/20180530_174018.jpg?dl=0

She did the cars and Marvel/DC, and mines the Star Wars and classic bat cave

[urabus]

so whos in for the new Chiron ?
3300 pieces and $559 retail !

For sure. Im running out of room to store them all...

[mr_rotary]

"The model was created by Lego fan and car enthusiast Lachlan Cameron.

Details of the build — claimed to take up to three months — have been published on ReBrickable, a Lego fan site for unique builds."

https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/4014b40f963d656c36768dba33b0ee02?width=650

https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/9c64fbbdb3a207d33d88370cb1a24853?width=650

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/lego-fan-recreates-ken-blocks-gymkhana-mustang/news-story/6542d9d01ade8c73dc53192d25918fa1

[mr_rotary]

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/media.brothers-brick.com/2020/03/LEGO-Technic-Fast-Furious-42111-Doms-Dodge-Charger-QHE0Q-2-888x1024.jpg

[summoner]

last kit I bought was the defender.. holding off putting it together for now.. got a bunch of kits in storage that im saving for when i have space or i get bored enough to do during isolation

[VZ_V8]

Anyone else get into the recent space releases Lego has done over the last couple of years?

I picked up the Saturn V rocket, Apollo 11 Lunar Lander and the recent ISS kit.

https://i.imgur.com/8iOMpgc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/CEkg5Qc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/u97zUj4.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1Kv2cul.jpg

[mARC]

Not lego but lepin, have been building the Monarch Imperial Star Destroyer and am finally at a stage where I'm feeling like I'm making progress.

The set is almost 12k pieces, massive, and detailed.

https://i.imgur.com/cxEsnPS.png

What is should look like when I'm finished


https://i.imgur.com/lyLtx1A.jpg

Don't think I'll go back to Lego after this as the China knockoffs are similar quality for a fraction of the price - though you do need to make adjustments here and there (not overly complicated and has only ever been with connecting pins).

The Chiron is in the mail but will sit for a while.

There's a pretty active Lepin group on Reddit, and plenty of YouTube/Website reviews for various Lepin sets so you can be aware of any complications and get comfort on your purchase.