Bow Tie Top Hat Posted November 20, 2012 I have just logged on for the first time and I am desperate to know where I can get the cheapest redcoats/ bluecoats. I've been on eBay and they are extortionate. Bricklink would be my other option but it is pricey too. Where do I go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axis600 Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Redcoats probably won't be as bad. Grab a few from the pirate line from...geez, has it already been two years? Anyways, get some of the more recent redcoats. As for bluecoats...I'm going to improvise and use some of the old castle "crown" soldiers from the Fantasy era. Best of luck Edit: I take that back. Bricklink has made a liar out of me. Old redcoats are around 2 USD, while the newer ones are around 3. Edited November 20, 2012 by Axis600 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmbeard Posted November 20, 2012 The cheapest ones would be the old redcoats, about 2-3 dollars each. However, it is difficult to buy them in bulk on bricklink. The best place to buy them in bulk would be eBay. I've scored many great deals on soldiers there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piratedave84 Posted November 20, 2012 I have about 150 of the new redcoats and found that it was slightly cheaper to buy them in 5 parts: 1) shako-here you can choose either the old non-printed version or new printed version 2) head-you are free to choose here!!!! 3) shoulder pads-blue is the standard but yellow, red, gold, black and white exist 4)torso-several sellers have hundreds of those 5)legs-you can buy them in bulk and black is very commonband therefore cheap I calculate that my army comes in at about 1.50ca each; really not bad!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmbeard Posted November 21, 2012 I have about 150 of the new redcoats and found that it was slightly cheaper to buy them in 5 parts: 1) shako-here you can choose either the old non-printed version or new printed version 2) head-you are free to choose here!!!! 3) shoulder pads-blue is the standard but yellow, red, gold, black and white exist 4)torso-several sellers have hundreds of those 5)legs-you can buy them in bulk and black is very commonband therefore cheap I calculate that my army comes in at about 1.50ca each; really not bad!!!! Yes, you can also purchase bulk muskets,swords, and pistols for pretty cheap as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axis600 Posted November 21, 2012 I have about 150 of the new redcoats and found that it was slightly cheaper to buy them in 5 parts: 1) shako-here you can choose either the old non-printed version or new printed version 2) head-you are free to choose here!!!! 3) shoulder pads-blue is the standard but yellow, red, gold, black and white exist 4)torso-several sellers have hundreds of those 5)legs-you can buy them in bulk and black is very commonband therefore cheap I calculate that my army comes in at about 1.50ca each; really not bad!!!! Yes, you can also purchase bulk muskets,swords, and pistols for pretty cheap as well. That's a strategy I hadn't considered...but it's a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted November 21, 2012 I think buying different parts is indeed the cheapest method. You could also go to a LEGO event sometime. Sometimes there are small shops where you can buy them for about 1,50 USD. That's where I got my small army from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moschino Posted November 21, 2012 The cheapest ones would be the old redcoats, about 2-3 dollars each. $2-3 is not much as long as you really want them. I've been on eBay and they are extortionate. Bricklink would be my other option but it is pricey too. A pizza costs at least $10, so if every friday night instead of buying a pizza you get at least 4 soldiers, then you get 16 soldiers per month, 192 soldiers per year. And it's not like you give up all your desires in change for some soldiers. It's enough to only give up the equivalent of a pizza per week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickington Posted November 22, 2012 Bricklink is the way to go and moschino has the idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites