G'Day from Mr McGow

[Mr McGow]

Hello everybody. This is a great site. I'm particulary enjoying the news and reviews. I've been visting as a guest over the last twelve months. Thought it was about time to register and say hello. Anyway some things about me / musings on things Lego:

- My first set was classic space #920 (Rocket Launch Pad), recieved as a present in 1979. I've still got all the pieces, although now their quite scratched and faded. I used to play with my Lego in the sandpit

- I had a fortunate childhood. I was known around the neighbourhood as "the kid with all the Lego"

- I primarily collect OT star wars theme. My first buy was the Landspeeder (7110). The largest is the UCS Rebel Blockade Runner (10019). I'd love to get the UCS Falcon, but, lotto win excepting, I sense that opportunity is fast slipping away. I've used bricklink to reconstruct some of the vehicles that I didn't originally purchase. For me mini-figs are not a big factor in my purchasing decisons.

- The 2010 OT line up hasn't really set my world on fire. I think it's primarly because I've got most of the vehicles (AT-AT, Slave 1, snow speeder) already. I like that Lego are re-releasing these though. This allows people new to the hobby (or emerging from their dark age) to get there hands on some great models. I must admitt I poo-pooed the mid-scale concept when I first heard about it. After seeing the job they did with the Falcon (#7778) though, I'm now looking forward to the Star Destroyer.

- Haven't ever reallly gotten into the Clone Wars theme. Some of the models are great - the Venator (#8309) and Republic Attack Gunship (# 7676) in particular. My interest and budget just won't allow it unfortunately.

- I've purchased the odd Harry Potter and Batman sets, and regret not buying more - especially the Batman. If it's an AFOL that invents the time machine, enhancing their collection will be it's first use! Wonder what that would do to the time line (and Bricklink prices)? Really, really, really (yes really!) looking forward to the new Harry Potter sets this year. Already starting squirrelling away the dosh for when they go on special. Perhaps it's serendipity that I'm luke warm on the OT star wars this year.

- Lego hit a home run with their city range last/ mostly this year. I'm not sure why, but they reminded me of the sets from my childhood. Perhaps it was because they depicted normal people doing normal things. Either way my sister - who collects the city theme - lapped them up.

- The Lego Group needs to reflect carefully on price rises in Australia. For me at least, Lego is starting to cross that murky line between "quality toy" and luxury item. My purchasing pattern is shifting towards buying sets only when they are on special. I understand, at least on a superficial level, TLG's global marketing strategy and subsequent pricing policy. I agree that Australia got through the GFC comparatively well. There are however a lot of internal economic forces that are ''Nickel and Diming" me to death. Having said that I must confess I do still make the occasional back set purchase from Bricklink.

- Anyhow thanks for creating such a friendly and informative community Eurobricks. See you all on the forums!

- P.S sorry for any spelling errors. Everytime I tried spellcheck the whole post just disapears!

[Zorbas]

Welcome to Eurobricks Mr McGow!

One more AFOL back in the game. Your story was pretty interesting.

Enjoy your stay!

I was known around the neighbourhood as "the kid with all the Lego"

For some reason that made me smile.

[Mr McGow]

Hey thanks for the welcome Zorbas. It was great having lot's of Lego as a kid. I always wished they had released farm type sets back then. My sisters and I just combined our Lego with plastic farm animals. That's the beauty of Lego, it's only limited by your imagination!

I also should have added in my original post, I believe Lego has done a great job with the space police 3 line. I originally bought them on special for spare parts. I couldn't resist doing them though and was very impressed. In fact I've still got intact the Galactic Enforcer. It reminded me so much of the big ship models that I used to droll over as a kid.

Bye

[Ratshot]

You have a good intro, welcome to EB

[Captain Green Hair]

Welcome to Eurobricks!

I'm not that big of a SW fan, but I'd go for the OT as well. I do like collecting all the iconic figures from the OT.

I was known around the neighbourhood as "the kid with all the Lego"

For some reason that made me smile.

That is me today.

[RoryoCox]

Sorry I am a bit late but I Welcome you to the Forum.

I hope you enjoy eurobricks!

[Hewman]

- My first set was classic space #920 (Rocket Launch Pad), recieved as a present in 1979. I've still got all the pieces, although now their quite scratched and faded. I used to play with my Lego in the sandpit

- I had a fortunate childhood. I was known around the neighbourhood as "the kid with all the Lego"

- I primarily collect OT star wars theme. My first buy was the Landspeeder (7110). The largest is the UCS Rebel Blockade Runner (10019). I'd love to get the UCS Falcon, but, lotto win excepting, I sense that opportunity is fast slipping away. I've used bricklink to reconstruct some of the vehicles that I didn't originally purchase. For me mini-figs are not a big factor in my purchasing decisons.

- I've purchased the odd Harry Potter and Batman sets, and regret not buying more - especially the Batman. If it's an AFOL that invents the time machine, enhancing their collection will be it's first use! Wonder what that would do to the time line (and Bricklink prices)? Really, really, really (yes really!) looking forward to the new Harry Potter sets this year. Already starting squirrelling away the dosh for when they go on special. Perhaps it's serendipity that I'm luke warm on the OT star wars this year.

- Lego hit a home run with their city range last/ mostly this year. I'm not sure why, but they reminded me of the sets from my childhood. Perhaps it was because they depicted normal people doing normal things. Either way my sister - who collects the city theme - lapped them up.

- The Lego Group needs to reflect carefully on price rises in Australia. For me at least, Lego is starting to cross that murky line between "quality toy" and luxury item. My purchasing pattern is shifting towards buying sets only when they are on special. I understand, at least on a superficial level, TLG's global marketing strategy and subsequent pricing policy. I agree that Australia got through the GFC comparatively well. There are however a lot of internal economic forces that are ''Nickel and Diming" me to death. Having said that I must confess I do still make the occasional back set purchase from Bricklink.

Welcome, Mr McGow

You sound like another Aussie AFOL from the same era as me. I was a classic space addict as a kid, and my obsession has become even worse where I embarked on projects of building many classic space sets in Blacktron 1 colours to give my classic space sets an enemy.

Like you I've been collecting SW (95% from the original trilogy), batman and Harry Potter which I really look forward to getting the new sets of later in the year.

Regarding pricing, with some sets the disparity between Aus and US pricing makes it cheaper to order some sets from the US. But if you want to keep your eye on sales, this is the topic for you, Aussie sales, plenty of great Aussie AFOLS there, and hopefully you'll be able to grab a bargain. If you like the current airport, it's a great price at Myer right now.

Great to have you here and enjoy!

Edited April 6, 2010 by hewman

[Zorbas]

That is me today.

Who isn't?

[Whittleberry]

Hello everybody. This is a great site. I'm particulary enjoying the news and reviews. I've been visting as a guest over the last twelve months. Thought it was about time to register and say hello. Anyway some things about me / musings on things Lego:

- My first set was classic space #920 (Rocket Launch Pad), recieved as a present in 1979. I've still got all the pieces, although now their quite scratched and faded. I used to play with my Lego in the sandpit

- I had a fortunate childhood. I was known around the neighbourhood as "the kid with all the Lego"

- I primarily collect OT star wars theme. My first buy was the Landspeeder (7110). The largest is the UCS Rebel Blockade Runner (10019). I'd love to get the UCS Falcon, but, lotto win excepting, I sense that opportunity is fast slipping away. I've used bricklink to reconstruct some of the vehicles that I didn't originally purchase. For me mini-figs are not a big factor in my purchasing decisons.

- The 2010 OT line up hasn't really set my world on fire. I think it's primarly because I've got most of the vehicles (AT-AT, Slave 1, snow speeder) already. I like that Lego are re-releasing these though. This allows people new to the hobby (or emerging from their dark age) to get there hands on some great models. I must admitt I poo-pooed the mid-scale concept when I first heard about it. After seeing the job they did with the Falcon (#7778) though, I'm now looking forward to the Star Destroyer.

- Haven't ever reallly gotten into the Clone Wars theme. Some of the models are great - the Venator (#8309) and Republic Attack Gunship (# 7676) in particular. My interest and budget just won't allow it unfortunately.

- I've purchased the odd Harry Potter and Batman sets, and regret not buying more - especially the Batman. If it's an AFOL that invents the time machine, enhancing their collection will be it's first use! Wonder what that would do to the time line (and Bricklink prices)? Really, really, really (yes really!) looking forward to the new Harry Potter sets this year. Already starting squirrelling away the dosh for when they go on special. Perhaps it's serendipity that I'm luke warm on the OT star wars this year.

- Lego hit a home run with their city range last/ mostly this year. I'm not sure why, but they reminded me of the sets from my childhood. Perhaps it was because they depicted normal people doing normal things. Either way my sister - who collects the city theme - lapped them up.

- The Lego Group needs to reflect carefully on price rises in Australia. For me at least, Lego is starting to cross that murky line between "quality toy" and luxury item. My purchasing pattern is shifting towards buying sets only when they are on special. I understand, at least on a superficial level, TLG's global marketing strategy and subsequent pricing policy. I agree that Australia got through the GFC comparatively well. There are however a lot of internal economic forces that are ''Nickel and Diming" me to death. Having said that I must confess I do still make the occasional back set purchase from Bricklink.

- Anyhow thanks for creating such a friendly and informative community Eurobricks. See you all on the forums!

- P.S sorry for any spelling errors. Everytime I tried spellcheck the whole post just disapears!

Hi, yes I'm setting aside money to grab lots of HP when it goes on sale too! I just hope I don't buy a whole lot and then see it cheaper later on...

From where in Australia do you hail? I'm in Melbourne.

Whittleberry

[Mr McGow]

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. Also thanks for for the sales thread heads-up hewman. I'll keep a close eye on that one.

Whittleberry, I live on the sunshine coast - in close striking distance to a K-Mart, Big W, Myers, Target and Toyworld! The closest toy'r us is about an hour away.

Bye