marvinblue Posted October 21, 2007 My opinion: I don't really like either sets, the plane looks a bit wierd and out of proportion for my taste and I think that the front on the truck is a bit odd after the SNOT efforts on the '07 line of trucks. However, my wife is pushing to get the Surveillance Truck. So it proves you can't please everyone all the time! :-$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted October 21, 2007 The argument about realism and 4 wide versus x # wide studs I think should be centered around what kind of use we are looking for. If creators and collectors want a two person seater, then the only option is at least a six wide studded plane/car/truck. That being said, Lego hasn't had any plans lately at least to incorporate these two person designs so we're all stuck with six wide vehicles that don't function as they should. If i have a six wide vehicle that doesn't function to its full capacity, I prefer 4 wide with a reduced price and rather cute mini look. If I can stuff two [snip]yes, they're beautiful items, but the function may be lacking, and backwards compatibility is slowing becoming an issue. :-$ Just look around at some of the complaints about huge trucks unable to ride safely on those two lane roads now. Before this turns into another 4 vs 6 wide debate, take your passion over to this thread where the issue is already being discussed please... :-) Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oo7 Posted November 4, 2007 Have we seen this set yet? It has a nice shot of those new handcuffs there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holodoc Posted November 4, 2007 Have we seen this set yet? Mmmmmh - nice! *wub* Great find, oo7 *y* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth_Legois Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Is there going to be a Fire Fighter line next year? i dont remember any pics in the catalog..? :-/ 8-| im sort of hopeing there isant one because im going to spend ALOT on the Police Line and i just bought most of the last Fire Fighter line (im waiting for the 7239 firetruck to come in the mail ). Edited November 4, 2007 by Darth_Legois_619 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maiq the liar Posted November 4, 2007 I like these sets... and i really want the van because i missed out on the other one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth_Legois Posted November 4, 2007 Is there going to be a Fire Fighter line next year? i dont remember any pics in the catalog..? :-/ 8-| im sort of hopeing there isant one because im going to spend ALOT on the Police Line and i just bought most of the last Fire Fighter line (im waiting for the 7239 firetruck to come in the mail ). :-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam89 Posted November 4, 2007 I found two new sets on Amazon.com: Build your own LEGO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted November 4, 2007 Very interesting, thanks sam! *wub* I can't wait to see what these will look like. I hope they are not just buckets... 007 I believe we've seen it before but it's nice to see it again. X-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha Posted November 5, 2007 The harbor one sounds interesting 8- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeki Posted November 5, 2007 i don't like the horbour set, but i'm surely getting construction set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batbrick Posted November 5, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the news as always Sam89! *sweet* That Harbour set sounds cool, but I might pass on the Construction set, unless it is really good. Do we actually know if this is System scale though? For all we knowit could be Duplo....... 8-| EDIT: I read the description more carefully, and realise it is minifig scale :-$ I probably won't get these as it sounds too much for starters, and my money is going towards other things! >:-) Batbrick Away! >:-) Edited November 5, 2007 by Batbrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osakana Posted November 5, 2007 I found two new sets on Amazon.com:Build your own LEGO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted November 5, 2007 Weren't they in dealers catalogue? Yes they were ;-) Its just weird that I solely posted them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batbrick Posted November 5, 2007 :-X That sums it up for me, I don'tcare if they are for starters, they are :-X *n* Batbrick Away! >:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes Posted November 5, 2007 Whiners... :-| First people complain and want TLC to go back to the roots. Now they do, and people complain again. Those are starter sets, and I think they're cool starter sets. So, there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holodoc Posted November 5, 2007 Those are starter sets, and I think they're cool starter sets. You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted November 5, 2007 Those aren't terrible at all. I kind of appreciate seeing some 4+ sets with real minifigs instead of the jack stone type and, while they don't appeal to me as a builder, I'm not horrified by the idea of them sitting on the shelves and selling to young kids who need a good place to start. I can't even guarantee that I wouldn't buy them for parts, if they were desperately cheap. ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klaus-Dieter Posted November 5, 2007 Weren't they in dealers catalogue? Thank you for the pics, osakana! I personally am a bit disappointed after having seen these pics! To the Build your own LEGO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casewindu Posted November 5, 2007 I had a feeling these sets would look like this and i'm dissapointed yet I agree with Hobbes that these are nice starter sets for younger children and others who are new to Lego, they have a lot of quality pieces that could also be used for other things. ;-) That helicoptor on the last page looks fantastic thebest we have had in years thanks oo7! *y* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted November 5, 2007 Whiners... :-| First people complain and want TLC to go back to the roots. Now they do, and people complain again. Those are starter sets, and I think they're cool starter sets. So, there. Yowchy! Tiger attack! Man, that stings. All right, stop clawing me, I'll like the set. I like the set, Sheesh! I like it, okay? But, no amount of mauling will make me buy it! :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex54 Posted November 5, 2007 Maybe the construction set for me... doors, big red tipper, caterpillar tracks... That sounds not too bad for me... In the harbour set, there are (only) basic pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batbrick Posted November 5, 2007 Okay, so it aint as bad a I exaggerated, you make a point, it isn't Jack Stone! :-X I still don't like the use of way large peices though, but I see your point, they are good for young builders. Batbrick Away! >:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth_Legois Posted November 5, 2007 So there is not going to be a fire line? :-$ Also i would buy that construction set if it was on sale for $10 but im trying to save for the police line next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites