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[Ayden]

Personally,
I regret not collecting the original adventurer sets.
I also wish I had started collecting the harry potter series when they were released, but alas, I was not a HP fan till I was quite a bit older, and the hp series was already quite a ways in.
I also wish I had jumped on the modular buildings as they came out. Now I have to figure out how to convince my wife to let me spend an ungodly amount on Legos. heh.

What sets and themes do YOU wish you got when you had the chance?

[Otherworld]

Batman, 2005-2007 HP  

[Ayden]

Otherworld, on 21 January 2012 - 08:24 AM, said:

Batman, 2005-2007 HP  

Agreed. I do wish I had snagged the original batman sets, especially the arkham asylum and the scarecrow set. =(
Its sad that the hp sets will be coming to an end, really one of the better themes ever! Maybe it will continue on like the star wars sets have?

[Dwellington]

Fantasy Castle.

By the time I started getting back into Lego, it was already long gone.

Edited by Dwellington, 21 January 2012 - 09:35 AM.

[Eggyslav]

There's just too many themes and sets I'd wish to have.... Did you know I never got a Lego Castle? Or a big Pirate ship? My collection of Lego's only consists of smaller sets, and I never got the newer themes sets.... I even have no Collectable Minifigs.... It's horrible, but when I look at all your set reviews, and all the fantastic MOCs which you make with such large assortment of bricks I feel nothing but envy and grief.... Sorry for being such a downer, but I really miss the times when I collected Lego sets as a kid.... Now my family think I'm too old for lego, and have more important things to do in life.... And they packed almost all of my bricks down to basement.... And that's the sad story of my life....

[fenrir]

I regret not buying any of the LEGENDS.

[JackJonespaw]

I regret not getting CM Series 1, the Harry Potter sets, and more than one Orient Expedition set.  

[TheLegoDr]

Looking back, there are only a handful of sets I didn't have when I was a kid. Skull's Eye Schooner was the main one (of which I am building via bricklink now). Overall theme would be some of the earlier Harry Potter sets (mostly for the figures) and some of the Fantasy Castle sets. I was into Lego in mid 90s then again in late 2010, so I missed out on a lot. But overall, I'm not that upset about it. You have to decide are the aftermarket prices worth it, or do I piece it out, or go without.

[Squelch]

I came out of my dark ages in November.  I went to a Lego store nearby and bought two of the modulars, and thought about getting the Emerald Night with them, just for some period ambiance.  I didn't pick up the EN because I figured I'd pick it up after Christmas.  Little did I know that it would be discontinued.  Perhaps I should have researched before I blindly re-entered Lego!

[Donut]

Likewise for me it is the Legends sets, specifically the Black Falcon's Fortress and the Inn. I also missed out on the collectible Ninja bundles. Also as a kid I never had the mentality of collecting multiple sets, so it would have been nice to have multiple Defense Archers or other small minifigure sets.

Edited by Donut, 21 January 2012 - 07:07 PM.

[Ayden]

Donut, on 21 January 2012 - 07:04 PM, said:

Likewise for me it is the Legends sets, specifically the Black Falcon's Fortress and the Inn. I also missed out on the collectible Ninja bundles. Also as a kid I never had the mentality of collecting multiple sets, so it would have been nice to have multiple Defense Archers or other small minifigure sets.

As kids we don't really seam to plan ahead.  
I had 2 of the Inns, at the time I wished I hadn't missed the falcons fortress.

[roland]

The modelteam sets, especially the later bigger ones.

The start of the model team era overlapped with me loosing interest in Lego during my teens :(

[Ayden]

I forgot to add the Pharaohs Quest to my list.
I REALLY want those Anubis warriors. And the sets have a lot of pieces useful for my builds.

[Legocrazy81]

I regret getting rid of my childhood LEGO. That's a good 10 years worth(late 80's to mid 90's-roughly). Classic castles, Ninja, Western, pretty much all the Space available, Monorails included. City, Adventurers. All kinds.

[Justindale]

Eggyslav, on 21 January 2012 - 03:14 PM, said:

There's just too many themes and sets I'd wish to have.... Did you know I never got a Lego Castle? Or a big Pirate ship? My collection of Lego's only consists of smaller sets, and I never got the newer themes sets.... I even have no Collectable Minifigs.... It's horrible, but when I look at all your set reviews, and all the fantastic MOCs which you make with such large assortment of bricks I feel nothing but envy and grief.... Sorry for being such a downer, but I really miss the times when I collected Lego sets as a kid.... Now my family think I'm too old for lego, and have more important things to do in life.... And they packed almost all of my bricks down to basement.... And that's the sad story of my life....

I think I'd have to find a new family, or...move down to the basement

[LEGOman273]

Eggyslav, on 21 January 2012 - 03:14 PM, said:

There's just too many themes and sets I'd wish to have.... Did you know I never got a Lego Castle? Or a big Pirate ship? My collection of Lego's only consists of smaller sets, and I never got the newer themes sets.... I even have no Collectable Minifigs.... It's horrible, but when I look at all your set reviews, and all the fantastic MOCs which you make with such large assortment of bricks I feel nothing but envy and grief.... Sorry for being such a downer, but I really miss the times when I collected Lego sets as a kid.... Now my family think I'm too old for lego, and have more important things to do in life.... And they packed almost all of my bricks down to basement.... And that's the sad story of my life....

Your family is evil.

[Ayden]

Eggyslav, on 21 January 2012 - 03:14 PM, said:

There's just too many themes and sets I'd wish to have.... Did you know I never got a Lego Castle? Or a big Pirate ship? My collection of Lego's only consists of smaller sets, and I never got the newer themes sets.... I even have no Collectable Minifigs.... It's horrible, but when I look at all your set reviews, and all the fantastic MOCs which you make with such large assortment of bricks I feel nothing but envy and grief.... Sorry for being such a downer, but I really miss the times when I collected Lego sets as a kid.... Now my family think I'm too old for lego, and have more important things to do in life.... And they packed almost all of my bricks down to basement.... And that's the sad story of my life....

When I turned 16 my grandparents told me they wouldn't buy me anymore LEGOS. That was a good six years ago though, maybe they've forgotten and I can start adding them to my Christmas lists again. ^-^

[Legocrazy81]

Eggyslav, on 21 January 2012 - 03:14 PM, said:

There's just too many themes and sets I'd wish to have.... Did you know I never got a Lego Castle? Or a big Pirate ship? My collection of Lego's only consists of smaller sets, and I never got the newer themes sets.... I even have no Collectable Minifigs.... It's horrible, but when I look at all your set reviews, and all the fantastic MOCs which you make with such large assortment of bricks I feel nothing but envy and grief.... Sorry for being such a downer, but I really miss the times when I collected Lego sets as a kid.... Now my family think I'm too old for lego, and have more important things to do in life.... And they packed almost all of my bricks down to basement.... And that's the sad story of my life....

That is some rather crappy news, but on the brighter side of things, at least you still have your LEGO. Your parents didn't sell, or worse-give, them away. You still have a chance! Show your parents this site and tell them the age of some of us. FYI, I'm 30.

[just2good]

CMF Series 4. I only got three packets of them. Also, I regret not getting the original Batman sets as I choose Castle sets over them.

[Legobrandon]

Space Police III, Kingdoms, Modular Buildings (Cafe Corner, Green Grocer, Market Street),  LEGO Exclusives such as the Town Plan, Imperial Flagship, Grand Carousel... etc. There are many more that I could not think of right now. Oh well, at least I have sets that are current.

[Legogal]

I asked at the Lego store yesterday if they were discontinuing all of HP, and they said that the Diagon set will continue for now, but the rest will fade away pretty quickly. So if there is something that you want from that theme, I would go for it right away before the prices hit the stratosphere.

I never had Lego (or other toys) as a child, but when my son was 3, I started collecting Lego for him. That was 20 years ago. We both still enjoy Lego today!

I regret not getting the pink Duplo 4966 dollhouse and the blue Duplo 9225 playhouse when they came out about 5 years ago. Luckily I found both used for Christmas presents to me last December! They are my favorite Lego sets.

Besides Duplo sets, usually I just collect minfigs and turn them into flesh colored females. And lots of pastel bricks for building houses. So I don't really miss many sets that are no longer sold. I learned years ago to buy what you really like when it is available. That is why I just bought most of the Friends sets.

[wokajablocka]

Ayden, on 21 January 2012 - 10:17 PM, said:

I forgot to add the Pharaohs Quest to my list.
I REALLY want those Anubis warriors. And the sets have a lot of pieces useful for my builds.

Well your in luck with Pharaohs Quest as they are still on shelf's so you haven't missed out on this one. You could still get some on sale to help out your wallet.

I collect the Star wars like and I would have like to get the first 8 years worth of sets. I want Cloud city but Im not going to pay minimum $500 second hand when people where getting these on sale $50 at the Target clearance back in 2004 .

I also like the castle/fantasy era, Western, Indiana Jones, Batman witch I missed out on. I want the Dinosaurs theme. Those Nubian guards from Pharaohs Quest are good as well and I want them.

I try to buy cheap bulk lots and I have acquired some minifigs and sets from these themes but alot are missing parts, are in well played with condition and usually no instructions.

[Ayden]

wokajablocka, on 24 January 2012 - 05:03 AM, said:

Well your in luck with Pharaohs Quest as they are still on shelf's so you haven't missed out on this one. You could still get some on sale to help out your wallet.

I collect the Star wars like and I would have like to get the first 8 years worth of sets. I want Cloud city but Im not going to pay minimum $500 second hand when people where getting these on sale $50 at the Target clearance back in 2004 .

I also like the castle/fantasy era, Western, Indiana Jones, Batman witch I missed out on. I want the Dinosaurs theme. Those Nubian guards from Pharaohs Quest are good as well and I want them.

I try to buy cheap bulk lots and I have acquired some nifigs and sets from these themes but alot are missing parts, are in well played with condition and usually no instructions.

I totally would buy whats left on the shelves. But I am between jobs and just paid my bills. I wanna grab a few hp sets before they're gone, but I also wanna grab the grand emporium before its discontinued. I only have so much money at the moment and I don't know where to put it! =/

The PQ Magnets are on sale at Shop at home for super cheap. You can remove the Nubian warrior, and its a lot cheaper than $10 a fig on bricklink and ebay.

[Rocketbilly]

Ayden, on 24 January 2012 - 08:47 AM, said:

The PQ Magnets are on sale at Shop at home for super cheap. You can remove the Nubian warrior, and its a lot cheaper than $10 a fig on bricklink and ebay.

Don't know if you're aware of this or not but whilst you can detach the figures from the magnets, it's not as easy as just taking the figure off of studs like you would if it was standing on normal bricks. The figures are now glued to the magnets and as such you need to use a special method of removing them - and you're not guaranteed perfect results.

Edited by Rocketbilly, 24 January 2012 - 08:54 AM.

[Ayden]

Rocketbilly, on 24 January 2012 - 08:53 AM, said:

Don't know if you're aware of this or not but whilst you can detach the figures from the magnets, it's not as easy as just taking the figure off of studs like you would if it was standing on normal bricks. The figures are now glued to the magnets and as such you need to use a special method of removing them - and you're not guaranteed perfect results.

Ah yes, I am aware of that.
I read some tutorials on it. I probably pick up a set and try if its worth it