22kane Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I'm more of a train guy if you can't tell but I grew up with the original Star Wars (Episodes 4-6) and I have a few sets. My most prized is the Imperial Star Destroyer 6211 and I just can't build it. Not that I physically can't, I just can't open the box and begin building. My other smaller sets are the same, Lukes Landspeeder for example, it just sits in it's box. I also plan on picking up the new Millennium Falcon 7965 and I'm sure it will be the same thing, I won't be able to open it. I have no problem buying other sets from various themes and opening them but it's just the Star Wars stuff, like it's precious art that will crumble if I touch it. Anyone else have this problem? Or am I just nuts? Quote
prateek Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I'm sure you're just crazy, but if that's what you do, don't worry about it. If it's MISB, it's worth more Quote
Aeroeza Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 ...I have no problem buying other sets from various themes and opening them but it's just the Star Wars stuff, like it's precious art that will crumble if I touch it. Anyone else have this problem? Or am I just nuts? Definitely nuts! Try buying two of everything or just one psychiatrist's couch. Quote
22kane Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 Definitely nuts! Try buying two of everything or just one psychiatrist's couch. Laughed out on that one. You may just have something, buying the two sets that is. Quote
Aeroeza Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Laughed out on that one. You may just have something, buying the two sets that is. ..and in the short run cheaper than the couch! B.T.W. I charge by the sentence. Quote
Fallenangel Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I have no problem buying other sets from various themes and opening them but it's just the Star Wars stuff, like it's precious art that will crumble if I touch it. Perhaps you should start being more critical of sets from the Star Wars license and acknowledge that there are bad sets as well as good ones. On the one hand, there are Star Wars sets which are absolutely amazing and may very well be considered by some AFOLs as "precious art". On the other hand, we have 6212 X-wing. Take 6211, for example. Now, this is undoubtedly one of the best sets in the history of the license, but like any LEGO set, it has its pros and cons. Pros: - The set has a great price-to-parts ratio and a good selection of minifigures, including the elusive Royal Guard minifigures and a black astromech droid. - It is loaded with play features and includes lots of useful pieces, such as Technic parts and hinged bricks. - The LEGO Group included instructions for two neat alternate builds for this set - an Outrider and a larger-than-minifigure-scale T-16, complete with stand. Cons: - The set is terribly flimsy, making it difficult to play with. Many of the play features don't work like they are supposed to, as evident in JimButcher's review. - The set includes a dreaded sticker sheet and flick-fire missiles. - Due to commercial restrictions, the limitations of the medium, and a designer who probably realized it wasn't worth the effort, the set is highly inaccurate, even taking into account what can and can't be done with LEGO. Even without looking at the studio model, you realize that more than a few things are off the mark - obviously there are the dark grey highlights and the fact that the bottom is flat (reasonable as this is a playset, but inaccurate nonetheless). Do I consider 6211 a good set? Absolutely. Are there things I would change? Of course. Is it "precious art"? No, it's a kids' toy. I suggest you try forcing yourself to open one of the smaller sets - something that can be easily replaced, like a battle pack - and build it. If you can't, call over a friend and ask him or her to open the box and build it for you. If you hold Star Wars sets in as high regard as you claim, you may find that sets look even better when they are out of the box and assembled on your shelf. Quote
AndyC Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 If it helps, I love Star Destroyers but still think that 6211 was a fugly rendition of one. So if you don't build it, you never had to look at it and if you do, it's resell value probably wasn't that great anyway. Now if it was a MISB 10030 you'd have a tougher call, but that didn't stop me building mine and I could never regret that for even a single minute. Quote
22kane Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 Now if it was a MISB 10030 you'd have a tougher call, but that didn't stop me building mine and I could never regret that for even a single minute. I definitely agree on that. I really wish I could have landed one of those. Perhaps I'll take the plunge and open 6211. Why the hell not, right? Quote
White Cat Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Your problem is big, man. I too grew up with The Phantom Menace, lost all of my lego before and the next thing I knew is start hunting all of the old set in 1999. Now they're all sit in shelf peacefully. If you find it hard to build it then just dislay the box in the shelf. Still very beautiful. Quote
simonjedi Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) 6212 X-wing. You. just. can't. LET. IT. GO - Due to commercial restrictions, the limitations of the medium, and a designer who probably realized it wasn't worth the effort, the set is highly inaccurate, even taking into account what can and can't be done with LEGO. Even without looking at the studio model, you realize that more than a few things are off the mark - obviously there are the dark grey highlights and the fact that the bottom is flat (reasonable as this is a playset, but inaccurate nonetheless). *sigh* I have the Star Destroyer, It's a nice set. You obviously have better self control than I have. I'm mentally programed to play with toys, I don't believe in keeping them boxed to sell them or whatever. IF you really want to get them, you'll either have to get a second hand set or build it in parts via bricklink ect. Edited July 30, 2011 by simonjedi Quote
Big Cam Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I'm more of a train guy if you can't tell but I grew up with the original Star Wars (Episodes 4-6) and I have a few sets. My most prized is the Imperial Star Destroyer 6211 and I just can't build it. Not that I physically can't, I just can't open the box and begin building. My other smaller sets are the same, Lukes Landspeeder for example, it just sits in it's box. I also plan on picking up the new Millennium Falcon 7965 and I'm sure it will be the same thing, I won't be able to open it. I have no problem buying other sets from various themes and opening them but it's just the Star Wars stuff, like it's precious art that will crumble if I touch it. Anyone else have this problem? Or am I just nuts? You're not crazy, I had over 30 sets all sealed when I got back into LEGO after my dark ages, and the only reason I decided to open them was because I ran out of room. I'm happy I decided to open them all, because now I build one here and there and review it. If you're anal like me, you can keep the sets separate and fold the box down and keep them. I still have every box, I open them carefully as to not tear the box and then I fold it flat and store them all in a closet. I figured even though my sets become worth more in time, I don't plan on selling them, so I might as well enjoy them. Ironically some of my sets are now worth big bucks if sealed, but if I ever sold mine, I'd just want another one, and then I'd have to buy it at the same price I sold it at. Quote
drdavewatford Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I suggest the following cure in 2 steps. 1. Buy 10030 UCS Imperial Star Destroyer 2. 6211 is rubbish compared with 10030. Knowing this, you'll have no problem opening the box and building the thing..... Simple ! Of course, then you'll have to buy something better than 10030 so you can feel comfortable building that one as well, but that's another question altogether....... D. Quote
22kane Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 You're not crazy, I had over 30 sets all sealed when I got back into LEGO after my dark ages, and the only reason I decided to open them was because I ran out of room. I'm happy I decided to open them all, because now I build one here and there and review it. If you're anal like me, you can keep the sets separate and fold the box down and keep them. I still have every box, I open them carefully as to not tear the box and then I fold it flat and store them all in a closet. I figured even though my sets become worth more in time, I don't plan on selling them, so I might as well enjoy them. Ironically some of my sets are now worth big bucks if sealed, but if I ever sold mine, I'd just want another one, and then I'd have to buy it at the same price I sold it at. You certainly make some valid points, Big Cam. You normally do ( dont let it go to your head). I guess the question really is- do I want to sell this later down the line? Ehhh, not really. Even if I change my mind later I'll keep the box, instructions and so on. Not only that but in ten years Lego will probably remake it a hundred times better. I'm convinced. Construction will commence this evening. Thank you all Quote
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