David Thomsen Posted January 13, 2012 Okay, I was wrong about the elevator. In my defence I thought it would be a proper elevator, not just a floor with no ceiling. I'm trying to figure out how it works... it looks like the two side of the gap aren't actually connected by anything, so the lever can go all the way from the top to the bottom. I think it zig-zags around crooked bits so it can sit on something at the different floors. Damn it, why is there a computer in the way? I'm curious as to what the ground floor looks like. TLC, it is time to wow us with official pictures, don't you think? Also: It looks like the set contains two of those new shields. I wonder how people are going to use it in their Castle MOCs? Oh, are these sets supposedly taking place at the time(s) the buildings were built? I've always thought of them as (mostly) older buildings in the present day. I thought the Fire Brigade represented an "old-timey" firehouse that still uses its original, old-fashioned fire engine, but not a firehouse actually during the 1930s (if nothing else, the firefighters' uniforms in that set are pretty contemporary). The way I have mine set up, the vintage fire truck is parked out the back where it is a curiosity for children to play on. Either that or the fire station is just a big museum... but then why is everyone wearing fire gear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alois Posted January 13, 2012 Oh, are these sets supposedly taking place at the time(s) the buildings were built? I've always thought of them as (mostly) older buildings in the present day. I thought the Fire Brigade represented an "old-timey" firehouse that still uses its original, old-fashioned fire engine, but not a firehouse actually during the 1930s (if nothing else, the firefighters' uniforms in that set are pretty contemporary). And the Green Grocer has a barbecue. In the 1930's, there wasn't much barbecuing outside the southern USA, and certainly not on the balcony of a European town house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottwb2010 Posted January 13, 2012 By a new inventory I mean a new shipment of Fire Brigade sets that shall be arriving from the factory, ready for dispatching. Thanks for clarifying that HighFlyer. Thats what I thought you meant but for one horrible moment I thought maybe lego had decided to change the contents slightly which would have thrown my MOD plans out abit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghandidcm Posted January 13, 2012 The pictures of the Town Hall are also available (not high resolution) now in a Dutch webshop: http://www.brickshop.nl/lego/factory/lego-10224-town-hall.html Unfortunatly, they still don't have a price (unless they are giving them away for free € 0,- ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyDub Posted January 13, 2012 Seeing the building with the clock tower is calling out to my childhood and wanting me to do an MOC of back to the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alywin Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) The Romania guy has started building it... http://i.imgur.com/jxr2k.jpg Edited January 13, 2012 by Ricecracker I've changed your oversized image into a link. Please resize according to the site guidelines. Thanks :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) The Romania guy has started building it... Did he take one photo then stop? How about a spread of the parts packet? So we can see what is there. Andy D Edited January 13, 2012 by Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clcwong Posted January 13, 2012 The Romania guy has started building it... Nice... Can't wait to see he finish it up =] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRogall Posted January 13, 2012 The Romania guy has started building it... -snip- Alywin could you please post a link to the gallery? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jut Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Alywin could you please post a link to the gallery? Thanks! I'll be posting updates to http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3328496 http://i.imgur.com/gRcLC.jpg Edited January 13, 2012 by Ricecracker I've changed your oversized image into a link. Please resize it according to the site guidelines. Thanks :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bootz Posted January 13, 2012 Is that a new brick separator? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clcwong Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) I'll be posting updates to http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3328496 Almost bought the orange brick seperater. Now I could save up some! Edited January 13, 2012 by clcwong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jut Posted January 13, 2012 Is that a new brick separator? Yes, lego were kind enough to include one. Also all new pieces in each step have a red outline, which makes life easier, and the black pieces have white highlights to make it easier to tell between dark bley and black. Looks like lego have listened to the community and not penny pinched to get this right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Not much sidewalk in this set. I think our next modular will be a corner building. Let's examine why, CC-GG-FB-GE-PS-TH. Every two buildings then we got a corner building. Since GE and with the release of Town Hall, we have two buildings. As far as placement among the other modulars, I'm thinking making an 'H' with street plates, put the Town Hall on the horizontal street and the others on the perimeter of each side. grogall, you just made my day with the release date info! Few months<few weeks. Edited January 13, 2012 by Legocrazy81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bootz Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Yes, lego were kind enough to include one. Also all new pieces in each step have a red outline, which makes life easier, and the black pieces have white highlights to make it easier to tell between dark bley and black. Looks like lego have listened to the community and not penny pinched to get this right. Well that was nice of them. This will be my like fourth brick separator though. I've misplaced and replaced them over the years and they all decided to turn up one day. That's great that they did that for the colors. I have a bit of difficulty telling the dark colors apart sometime and my girlfriend always asks me if its calling for black or dark grey so this should make it easier on us. I cant wait for this set. She's excited to build it with me too. Not much sidewalk in this set. I think our next modular will be a corner building. Let's examine why, CC-GG-FB-GE-PS-TH. Every two buildings then we got a corner building. Since GE and with the release of Town Hall, we have two buildings. As far as placement among the other modulars, I'm thinking making an 'H' with street plates, put the Town Hall on the horizontal street and the others on the perimeter of each side. grogall, you just made my day with the release date info! Few months<few weeks. That's what I did. No road plates in this picture but they make a U around the modulars now. Edited January 13, 2012 by bootz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMagician Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Seeing the building with the clock tower is calling out to my childhood and wanting me to do an MOC of back to the future First thing I thought about as well. I looked around to find some reference BTTF town halls done in LEGO. One has already been posted here. Another great one I found is this: http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6328692193_65532ae651_b.jpg The link to the Flickr set of the complete Town Square of Hill Valley from BTTF 2 can be found HERE! Edited January 13, 2012 by Ricecracker I've changed your oversized image into a link. Please resize it according to the site guidelines. Thanks :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoIndy Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) New image added: http://i.imgur.com/iLdBf.jpg Regards! :P Pd: In my opinion, for now it's a little empty... Edited January 13, 2012 by Ricecracker I've changed your oversized image into a link. Please resize it according to the site guidelines. Thanks :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted January 13, 2012 Finally the pictures. I must say that I hoped for a 48-wide building, but this is still great. And it seems that the interior is the best so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badsneaker Posted January 13, 2012 Wow its so tiny looking compared to the box pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nesquik Posted January 13, 2012 Great to finally see some interior shots, this is turning out to be an interesting build. The important thing to a lot of people is that it will reveal the true colours of bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcbbvb Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) http://i.imgur.com/4pfEc.jpg Here is a better image of the box. I really don't like the elevator. Everything else looks great. Edited January 13, 2012 by Ricecracker I've changed your oversized image into a link. Please resize it according to the site guidelines. Thanks :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badsneaker Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) http://i.imgur.com/4pfEc.jpg Here is a better image of the box. I really don't like the elevator. Everything else looks great. Well aren't they using "cutaway" photo for the elevator? Edited January 13, 2012 by Rick Don't quote pictures please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Costy Posted January 13, 2012 I think the elevator looks too basic for such a large building, but apart from that I love the new building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jut Posted January 13, 2012 Well aren't they using "cutaway" photo for the elevator? Yes that's cutaway, the real thing is enclosed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoBigFan Posted January 13, 2012 Well aren't they using "cutaway" photo for the elevator? The roof is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
