mostlytechnic Posted January 27, 2012 Fill my last freebie holiday box last night. Got a bunch of 1x1x5 brick in white, 1x2x2 panel in clear, 6x8 plate in green, and flower stems in green. I had kiddos with me, so I couldn't be terribly picky in packing (and I didn't want to stack the 6x8 plates tightly anyway), so I could have squeezed more in, but it was definitely a solid box. Hopefully have time to count it out tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woolie Posted January 27, 2012 I see these pictures and am powerless to resist.... I'm still in "Brick Acquisition Mode" for my planned MOCs, so I'll be heading out tonight for two PaB cups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLOR FETT Posted January 27, 2012 I see these pictures and am powerless to resist.... I'm still in "Brick Acquisition Mode" for my planned MOCs, so I'll be heading out tonight for two PaB cups. These pictures are torturous to me my good sir. I live a good 2-3 hours from the closer of the two Virginia (USA) LEGO stores, though I plan on moving up north soon if I don't I will make a trip specifically to get some PAB Cups. I also love finding this thread and it showing the smart way of packing to facilitate container capacity. I plan on getting a couple cups and showing everyone here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyrmedhatt Posted January 28, 2012 Picked up my very first PaB cup at the Houston galleria Lego store yesterday. I probably spent about an hour packing the cup while talking to the guys working there, including the guy stocking the wall who seemed to be an avid afol and was extremely helpful. They graciously let me get some elements from the back that were not currently on the wall, so I have to say I'm impressed by their customer service. PAB Cup 1/26-12 by fyrmedhatt, on Flickr This is the cup, it was not taped down, just sealed with the normal PaB cup stickers, so it broke apart on the way home. My apologies for the mess in the background, I just cleared some space on the dining room table to part it out. PAB Cup 1/26-12 by fyrmedhatt After spending about an hour sorting out everthing, this is what I got: 1x4 Rbrown Tile 203 1x4 Rbrown Brick 19 1x2 Rbrown Brick 38 1x3 Dk Bgray Brick 70 4x4 Dk Bgray Plate 7 4x4 Tan Plate 10 1x2 Trans-Black Brick 4 1x1 Dk Bgray Brick 46 1x2 Rbrown Plate 24 2x2 Tan Corner Plate 8 1x2 White Tile Grill 7 1x4 Tan Plate 41 1x2 Lgray Plate modified 1 1x2 Black Plate 1 1x2 White Brick Hinge Assembly 4 1x1 Lgray Brick Modified 5 1x2x3 Rbrown Window Curved w/Prl Gold 4 Plant Green Bamboo 77 Plant Green Grass 16 1x2 Rbrown Brick Palisade 1 Lgray w/Black Lever 43 1x1 Dk Trans Blue Round plate 236 1x1 Lt Trans Blue Plate 127 1x1 Clear Trans Plate 1 Total: 993 I'm quite happy with that total, just wish I'd fit an additional 7 parts in there ;). Many small parts I know, however, I think they will all come in useful in some kind of castle creation once I actually have time to build an MOC. Now for the value: using average sales price from Bricklink gives a value of $ 54.08, while using the minimum sales price I still come out ahead at $16.24. If I had been to order this off of the online PaB it would cost me no less than $ 120.21, so obviously I'm pleased with my score. I'm really looking forward to doing this again next week, I'll remember to bring my two Holiday PaB boxes, but I'm sure I'll get myself another big cup as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 28, 2012 I went to the Lego Store after work the other day and got my PAB fix. The PAB wall wasn't busy crowded like on the weekends. There was another AFOL carefully packing his cup. It was pretty relaxing and laid back. I didn't put into much effort and got about 805 pieces in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eskallon Posted January 28, 2012 Two really great cups Dr Spock and fyrmed, both of your 1x4 tiles look like a great find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBoyWonder Posted January 28, 2012 I packed a holiday box at blue water and I got around 109 pieces. Mainly 2x4 bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pingles Posted January 28, 2012 Man, I suggest that everyone do this at least once. I had a great time packing my Holiday box. My wife just let me hammer away at it forever and I had so much fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) My wife just let me hammer away at it forever and I had so much fun. :look: Maybe I am a perv, but this sounds really innapropriate. :laugh: Please don't ban me. Edited January 28, 2012 by Legoman273 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted January 28, 2012 Spock, which store is that from? Sherway or Fairview? Maybe I am a perv, but this sounds really innapropriate. Yes, you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eskallon Posted January 28, 2012 Maybe I am a perv, but this sounds really innapropriate. Everyone one else just thought that in their head... :laugh Dont worry, we can appreciate a bit of banter without the ban hammer coming down and smacking us silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlytechnic Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) The count from the final freebie holiday box the other day: 15 6x8 green plates 77 1x1x5 white bricks 33 trans-clear 2x3 panels 162 flower stems 4 bamboo leaves that were mixed into the flower stem bin IMAG0260 by mostlytechnic, on Flickr Then I also filled a large cup - no photos, but got about 40 1x16 white bricks, a bunch of red slope 45 2x4, a big bunch of white 1x2x1 panels, and some more flower stems to fill it up. Edited January 29, 2012 by mostlytechnic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splatman Posted January 29, 2012 (snip) 33 trans-clear 2x3 panels (snip) 2x3 panels? I've only seen 2x2 panels, which looks like you've actually have, unless I perceiving the pic wrong. I've yet to see 2x3 panels in any color in PaB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted January 29, 2012 2x3 panels? I've only seen 2x2 panels, which looks like you've actually have, unless I perceiving the pic wrong. I've yet to see 2x3 panels in any color in PaB. 2x3 panels do not exist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woolie Posted January 30, 2012 I've been going to the PaB wall on a pretty regular basis now, as I said in my previous message in this thread. Well, I got two cups on Friday that I forgot to take a picture of before I had them parted out into storage. So I made an excuse to stop by again today :) Untitled by wools, on Flickr Untitled by wools, on Flickr Tile 1x4 Green: 33 Brown: 43 Tile 1x2 light green (?) 45 Plate 1x2 Trans-clear: 41 Plate 1x2 Trans-clear: 41 Chair Brown: 7 Slope 2x2 45 Black: 31 Slope 1x3 33 Black: 33 Plate 2x8 Red: 6 Plate 4x8 Black: 27 Plate: 4x4 Light bley: 6 Plate 6x16 Light bley: 6 Brick 1x4 Brown: 20 Plate 1x1 round Trans-blue: 224 Plate 1x1 Trans-green: 179 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 30, 2012 Two really great cups Dr Spock and fyrmed, both of your 1x4 tiles look like a great find. Thanks. Spock, which store is that from? Sherway or Fairview? Prateek, I went to the Fairview store. Gotta figure out what I am going to build for BrickFete 2012 with all those green tiles and 2x2 clear panels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homer_S Posted January 30, 2012 Prateek, I went to the Fairview store. Gotta figure out what I am going to build for BrickFete 2012 with all those green tiles and 2x2 clear panels. dr_spock (or other TO locals) I was thinking of taking the 2 hour drive to TO next sun, any chance you could give me a quick rundown of what was on the wall to know if it is worth the drive? last PAB I went to was the temp store in downtown disney and it was sparce. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xinbei Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Here are 3 of my PAB cups from last year. What usually happened to me is, after I packed some bricks and examined them after going home, I always regretted not having packed more of a specific brick! BTW, I just recently began to use rebrickable.com to manage my LEGO sets and spare parts, and use it to easily see to what % I can build a specific set based on my inventory, and that works sweetly! I have packed 5 PAB cups in 2011. Here is my inventory from rebrickable: It is a pity the LEGO wall does not change frequently enough in my area Edited January 30, 2012 by xinbei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlytechnic Posted January 30, 2012 2x3 panels do not exist. I believe I did get 1x2x2 panels (not at home to check them right now). However, 1x2x3 DO exist: Bricklink listing in both Dino HQ and Portal of Atlantis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted January 30, 2012 I believe I did get 1x2x2 panels (not at home to check them right now). However, 1x2x3 DO exist: Bricklink listing in both Dino HQ and Portal of Atlantis. I meant three studs long. Guess I misunderstood what was meant by "2x3". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiceMarmot Posted January 30, 2012 They graciously let me get some elements from the back that were not currently on the wall, so I have to say I'm impressed by their customer service. That's great when they do that for you. Seems to be a crapshoot whether the staff is willing to look in the back. Sometimes I get the cursory "everything's out on the wall" answer, which I know is BS. But usually they will look in the back, and sometimes wheel a cart full of boxes out for me to look at. Usually the slower the traffic in the store, the more likely they are to look in the back. 1x2x3 Rbrown Window Curved w/Prl Gold 4 Good job on these! I loaded up on these the last time they were at the PAB wall, because they're expensive on BrickLink and essential for castle MOCs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakar A Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) But usually they will look in the back, and sometimes wheel a cart full of boxes out for me to look at. Usually the slower the traffic in the store, the more likely they are to look in the back. Same happened to me, I got really lucky. The boxes are scratch and damage boxes, and when I went to the Cincinatti, OH store this christmas eve, they had some WV Post offices, parts from a GE, and 1 or two parts from a GG! Needless to say, I loaded up on brown windows and light bricks. So did my cousin! Here are 3 of my PAB cups from last year. What usually happened to me is, after I packed some bricks and examined them after going home, I always regretted not having packed more of a specific brick! So true! PAB on! Dakar Edited January 30, 2012 by Dakar A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jareth Posted February 1, 2012 I bought three cups at the shaumburg IL location recently. First Cup 16 2x12 Light Blue Gray Plates 17 1x1x5 White brick 29 1x4 red brick 29 1x4 yellow plate 1 2x2 yellow tile 26 1x2 Light blue Gray hinge plates (1 finger) 27 1x2 light blue gray hinge plates (2 finger) 55 1x1 trans red plates 24 2x2x2 Barrels 28 1x4 light blue gray brick 12 1x3 tan brick 53 1x2 black brick second cup 4 2x4 red brick 34 1x4 white arch 23 1x1x5 White brick 43 1x1 Green round brick with 3 leaves 46 1x2 black plates 18 1x2 tan plates 59 1x2 black slope brick 9 2x8 white brick 9 2x6 black plate 7 2x2 yellow tile 50 1x4 yellow plate 6 1x2x2 2/3 Brown Window with arch 6 1x2x2 2/3 gold window lattice Third Cup 452 1x1 clear plate 4 4x6 black plate 60 1x2 yellow jumper 60 1x2 black plate 135 1x4 light blue gray brick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourCreativeFriends Posted February 2, 2012 We just posted our latest video which shows you how to get 169 2x4 bricks into one large pick a brick cup. Let us know what you think :) http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=yourcreativefriends Any feedback would be appreciated. -YCF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyB Posted February 2, 2012 We just posted our latest video which shows you how to get 169 2x4 bricks into one large pick a brick cup. Let us know what you think :) http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=yourcreativefriends Any feedback would be appreciated. -YCF good tip and technique, I might have to try to design a "level" of 1x2 for my next trip and see how it stacks up against my traditional method of stacking them in a column thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
