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I mentioned in another topic that I still have four sets waiting to be built. The pickup truck I just bought to complete my collection, but I never had the urge to build it. The flatbed is a great set (i.e. it has the looks and the reviews are positive), so I bought it not too long ago, because it will be out of production soon. And the other two are small newer sets, to complete the flatbed order. I have found myself in a bit of a Technic dip lately so these models are still waiting to be built.

I am wondering if more people here have unopened boxes waiting to be built (or maybe waiting to be sold in the future)?

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=9395-1

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http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8109-1

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http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=42007-1

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http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=42004-1

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I had the super star destroyer sitting unopened in my closest for 9 months because I was alternatingly missing the time and the motivation to build it. Ended up building it around new years.

Currently I have the old space shuttle sitting half built on my desk, every bushing is cracked which sort of demotivated me, I have most of my parts packed up and havn't gotten around to looking for the box with my bushings.

However, the new crane arrived on Thursday and already is half built, on top of the space shuttle.

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I can't seem to find 8109 anywhere. Yet, at the lego event in the netherlands (october/november somewhere) they had a ton of them.

You know any shop that has it, and Is the pricing still the same?

As for the sets: Build them all! That's why you buy lego in the first place right?

Or if you want to get rid of 8109...

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I also have a few sets sitting in the basement waiting to be built: 8070 - 8110 - 9396 - 9398

There are several reasons I didn't build them until now:

- No space to display them

- No quiet place to build them and to really enjoy the build

- Not enough spare time to come to rest and build them

I am really looking forward to building them, especially 8110.

But I want it be a great experience and am waiting for the right time and place.

And the feeling that I still have a lot to build makes me happy as well ;)

Posted (edited)
  On 7/7/2013 at 6:58 PM, captainmib said:

I can't seem to find 8109 anywhere. Yet, at the lego event in the netherlands (october/november somewhere) they had a ton of them.

You know any shop that has it, and Is the pricing still the same?

As for the sets: Build them all! That's why you buy lego in the first place right?

Or if you want to get rid of 8109...

Normally I build all my sets. That's the reason I buy sets. Even though some sets are less interesting, I buy them for my collection and to be surprised by the building experience. After the build I always break down the set (within weeks or months), so I never keep models on display.

The 8109 is still pretty commonly available in The Netherlands. At local retailers, webshops and toy stores. Maybe not at all of them, but it's not hard to come by.

  On 7/7/2013 at 6:43 PM, S.I said:

I had the super star destroyer sitting unopened in my closest for 9 months because I was alternatingly missing the time and the motivation to build it. Ended up building it around new years.

Nice! I am planning on buying it somewhere in the future.

I had the same experience with the Millennium Falcon. I bricklinked all the parts and when I finished ordering, for some reason I never got around building it. But today I started the build!! :laugh:

  On 7/7/2013 at 6:58 PM, captainmib said:

I can't seem to find 8109 anywhere.

I see you are from The Netherlands as well. Have you tried Marktplaats?

@captainmib it is indeed hard to find online. Last time I cheked I could still find a lot of them.

http://www.brickexclusive.com/nl/lego-technic-truck-met-laadplatform-8109.html?utm_source=beslistslimmershoppen&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=beslist&utm_content=discarded

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Bought too much sets this year without any occasion, which isn't good for my wallet. I have 42000 still MISB, was nice discount in local store, waiting for a proper occasion.

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Prices for the Flatbed Truck are ridiculous here in Germany. I used the building instructions of it to build a flatbed trailer for my 8258 B-pickup mod. I build it just with the flatbed lift and used the other function to make some kind of outriggers. I must say, that the flatbed itself is a very interesting mechanism and totally worth the build.

Posted (edited)

It had a list price of 90 here I think, and it just disappeared in many shops without ever being discounted. Captainmib: I can keep an eye out for 8109 next time I visit the stores in town, but it'll be at least 90 euros + shipping, if any still have it :(

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I have a few city sets not yet opened but all my technic are opened, but there are a few older technic sets I have downloaded instructions for that I havent got around to building yet. My big crane is a project I have sitting around, I get some inspiration sometimes and do some more work on it but it is something that needs the right frame of mind. Getting closer though, hopefully will have it finished this year.

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ive got a 8265, 9392, 8069, 42006 and a 9397 unopened, but all those sets i have multiple sets of, except 8265.

Unfortunately i have bought 23 technic sets this year. a few small sets, but most of them is mid range to flagships. and i have bought a lot of powerfunctions to rc them as much as possible.

2000 euros later, my wallet is crying.

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42004 Mini-Backhoe Loader

42006 Excavator

9396 Helicopter

10211 Grand Emporium

10197 Fire Brigade

10218 Pet Shop

I've been doing quite a bit of travel during the last year, and I've have had very little space to build anything. Some of these items are in storage 2,500 miles from where my current location is.

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I have a building backlog..

1 x 8466

1 x 8458

1 x 8448

1 x 8052

1 x 9392

1 x 9394

1 x 8292

1 x 8273

1 x 8259

I am not keeping then for mint. I am just waiting until I get a bigger house so I can make some space to store display and build all my Lego

Posted

"THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR LEGO!!!"

I'm very sad to read all this! I always build a set the day I get it, unless its for xmas of Birthday.

:)

Posted
  On 7/8/2013 at 5:10 AM, Doc_Brown said:

"THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR LEGO!!!"

I tend to agree with you. For me it's the urge (or better, the lack thereof) combined with other hobbies taking time as well.

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  On 7/8/2013 at 5:53 AM, Gekke Ted said:

I tend to agree with you. For me it's the urge (or better, the lack thereof) combined with other hobbies taking time as well.

I read that you have planned to buy a lot of EV3 stuff as well.

Are you going to make time for that or does it have to stand in the back of the line?

Posted (edited)
  On 7/8/2013 at 7:00 AM, Theo van Vroenhoven said:

I read that you have planned to buy a lot of EV3 stuff as well.

Are you going to make time for that or does it have to stand in the back of the line?

EV3 will skip the line and take precedence over normal Technic :laugh:

Let me try to explain a bit more. What I like about Technic sets is the Technic part. The functionality, moving parts, gears etc. I am a big fan of fully PF models, like the Excavator and Bulldozer. But for some reason, once in a while, I am tired of getting the same models over and over again (crane, service truck, etc).

My other area of interest is Star Wars, Lego or not. What I like about these sets is the aesthetics. I love the greebles and the overall look of these models. But building with normal "brick on plate" techniques is not so interesting as Technic models.

Since I am a software developer, obviously Mindstorms is on the top of my list. I own two NXT sets, but I haven't done nearly enough with it to justify the € 1000 investment (with extra parts). With the new EV3 set coming I am planning on doing more with it (WiFi FTW) and combining it with the aesthetics of Star Wars sets. So I am planning on building some robots and finish them with SNOT/Model Team looks. So by looking at the robot you wouldn't notice the Technic interior.

That's the plan hehe :wink:

But I have so many other interests that I am having different phases of working with Lego, developing software, mobile applications, websites etc. That's why Lego sometimes is not on the top of my list. Oh, and then there's also the girlfriend who needs some time in my schedule :tongue:

The best thing for me would be having millions in my bank account, so I can stop working and dedicate myself fulltime to my hobbies :wink:

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I've not got new unopened sets I've yet to build but have loads of used sets I've bought recently that I've yet to build:

8265 Front End Loader

8295 Tele-Handler

8462 Pneumatic Tow Truck

8262 Quad Bike

8274 Combine Harvester

8416 Forklift

9396 Helicopter

8448 Super Street Sensation

8109 Flatbed Truck

8053 Mobile Crane

8262 Cherry Picker

8068 Rescue Helicopter

8888 Air Claw Rig

8421 Crane

8366 Supersonic RC

8654 Scuderia Ferrari Team Truck 1:17

8652 Ferrari Enzo 1:17

8671 Ferrari F430 1:17

8156 Ferrari FXX 1:17

A few are sets I've built before but sold, and are unbuilt replacements.

I can't resist a bargain but I buy FAR faster than I build!

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I moved from Sydney to Brisbane I January and I completely broke down all 100+ sets and packed them back in their boxes for the move.

After 6 months I have only

7471 mars rover

8041 race truck

8459 pneumatic front end loader

10227 UCS B wing

Left to build

It's been a busy 6 months....... :-D

Posted
  On 7/8/2013 at 11:10 AM, OzBen said:

I moved from Sydney to Brisbane I January and I completely broke down all 100+ sets and packed them back in their boxes for the move.

After 6 months I have only

7471 mars rover

8041 race truck

8459 pneumatic front end loader

10227 UCS B wing

Left to build

It's been a busy 6 months....... :-D

I guess that's a fair excuse :laugh:

We have been in the midst of a major first floor overhaul the last three months. We literally tore the place apart. That didn't help in getting more time to build. Luckily our brand new living room and kitchen are perfectly suited for building again :wink:

  On 7/8/2013 at 10:49 AM, grum64 said:

I've not got new unopened sets I've yet to build but have loads of used sets I've bought recently that I've yet to build:

A few are sets I've built before but sold, and are unbuilt replacements.

I can't resist a bargain but I buy FAR faster than I build!

That's quite an extensive list. Buying always takes less time than building. Unless you are Bricklinking a huge model.

Posted
  On 7/8/2013 at 5:10 AM, Doc_Brown said:

"THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR LEGO!!!"

I'm very sad to read all this! I always build a set the day I get it, unless its for xmas of Birthday.

:)

exactly!

i never had such problem....usually, before walking in my room, i have already opened the box and squashed the tires :laugh:

Posted
  On 7/8/2013 at 12:11 PM, The Ghost Racer said:

How much does the motorbike cost? I'll buy it just for the shock absorbers that i will use in my rock crawler

Depends on your country I guess. I payed around € 25.

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