Ardelon Posted November 19, 2014 I like this modular a lot, precisely because its more city-scale, and because its "busy". And I like the originality of the concept. The details (pool table, ceiling fan, armchair) look very good. And like many, Im blown away by the use of the bionicle fists and the unikitty tails. Yes, the blue building is a bit garish and narrow, but those arent big issues. Its strange the staircase isnt separated from the barbershop (not enough room maybe?), but its nothing a small mod cant fix. The floor dedicated to the bathroom stall is the weirdest. But in all, I like the way the modular line is going. Is the newspaper a new print? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DD840 Posted November 19, 2014 I haven't gotten the PR yet, but the PS was disappointing with the sparse interiors so I'm looking forward to having "finished" insides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegolady Posted November 19, 2014 I'm actually kind of disappointed that the outside is a bit basic and not as elaborate as the other designs - I was hoping for something less modern and less Lego City-ish. But hopefully the interior will be amazing to make up for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted November 19, 2014 That's a funny comment....more modern less Lego City-ish ? Lego City is mean't to be modern era/present era......but I do understand what you mean, though I like this a lot and it might get me back into modulars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nesquik Posted November 19, 2014 One thing this DO is missing, a detective Car.......really cant understand why it was not designed with this Modular!!!???????? Because it doesn't play a role in the story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted November 19, 2014 Because it doesn't play a role in the story. True, our gumshoe is on his feet spy glass in hand on the trail of a cat burglar.....maybe ? I feel that all the minifigs in the set form a story revolving around Ace Brickman P.I......just a thought ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poisso3 Posted November 19, 2014 True, our gumshoe is on his feet spy glass in hand on the trail of a cat burglar.....maybe ? I feel that all the minifigs in the set form a story revolving around Ace Brickman P.I......just a thought ? Case of the missing cookies by the look of the images on the back of the box. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted November 19, 2014 Case of the missing cookies by the look of the images on the back of the box. :) Gee, the crooks better not cross state borders......the Ultra Agents would have to get involved ! So like in the PR where there was a marriage proposal picture......then it's the case of the missing cookies......find Rodger Rabbit and you'll find them ! No seriously now, do we have any idea on price yet for the DO ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn77 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) No seriously now, do we have any idea on price yet for the DO ? It will be neither twice nor half the price of PR. It will be similar, that's what we can expect. So does it really matter if it's 149, 159 or 189 USD/AUD/EUR/GBP? We're all gonna buy it either way, ten or twenty bucks more/less won't change that. So why does the price seem to matter to some of you anyway? Edited November 19, 2014 by bjorn77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted November 19, 2014 Well in Oz, the PR goes for over 280 and the PC 199.....so it could be either or not even close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky Posted November 19, 2014 bjorn, asking about price since we have to budget our Lego purchases, when you have kids that are into the Friends line, the Minecraft line, some Star Wars, some Hobbit, etc, you have to make sure you can budget for a modular for yourself, plus I get the Architecture line and other sets that catch my eye. There is only so much expendable income so knowing price means I can get it either January or have to wait til later in the year. As you said, will get it, but knowing price helps gauge the when we will get it timeline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Off the wall Posted November 19, 2014 It will be neither twice nor half the price of PR. It will be similar, that's what we can expect. So does it really matter if it's 149, 159 or 189 USD/AUD/EUR/GBP? We're all gonna buy it either way, ten or twenty bucks more/less won't change that. So why does the price seem to matter to some of you anyway? Well, not everyone is like me.........an old fool with one foot in the grave, no kids to support and no retirement concerns. Ten or twenty dollars/euros still matters to a lot of folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedijon Posted November 19, 2014 We want the price so we can judge the set by it. Clearly. Imagine GG had retailed for $200 and your reaction to how you feel about the set now. Better bargain vs secondary (assuming it hadn't changed commensurately in our quantum theory thought experiment). For those who paid retail, picture it next to your TH. Imagine FB with a $120 retail. Place that next to you GE. If it's $150, then PR apologists will be swimming - at least until we return to $160 steady releases. If it's $180, then there'll be a clamor! The price and sticker sitins and walkouts are just being huffy in the only way they can think of. Price point is the symbol around which the perceived value, and therefor aesthetic success of this set will finally revolve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammael Posted November 19, 2014 Only in America... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomis Posted November 19, 2014 Can anyone share what they think the clue was from the PR for the DO? Isn't there usually something in a previous set that hints toward the next Modular? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Off the wall Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Why do people say 'price point' instead of just 'price'. When someone asks what the high temperature is going to be, I don't say 'temperature point'. When they ask my destination, I don't say 'my destination point'. At least to me, 'point' doesn't add anything. Maybe.....???? Price point means a point on a scale of possible prices at which something might be marketed; its meaning is different from the meaning of price, which is (principally, but not only) the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something. Edited November 19, 2014 by Off the wall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heppeng Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Can anyone share what they think the clue was from the PR for the DO? Isn't there usually something in a previous set that hints toward the next Modular? It's been said before but...the case of the missing seagull? Edited November 19, 2014 by Heppeng Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1974 Posted November 19, 2014 It's been said before but...the case of the missing seagull? Pattern recognition .. that's what seperate humans from other mammals (hence art and such) I wouldn't put too much stock into those 'clues' .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn77 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) bjorn, asking about price since we have to budget our Lego purchases, when you have kids that are into the Friends line, the Minecraft line, some Star Wars, some Hobbit, etc, you have to make sure you can budget for a modular for yourself, plus I get the Architecture line and other sets that catch my eye. There is only so much expendable income so knowing price means I can get it either January or have to wait til later in the year. As you said, will get it, but knowing price helps gauge the when we will get it timeline. Sure, that might make sense. I understand that ten or twenty dollars matters to a lot of people. But when that's the case, I would advice not to spend hundreds of dollars on Lego either way. Living in Sweden, I know for a fact that no matter what price they set, it will be 30-40% more than the price you pay in the US. On the whole, a few euros more or less doesn't matter, in any case I'm going to pay way too much for a plastic toy :). Edited November 19, 2014 by bjorn77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmcclelland Posted November 19, 2014 Can anyone share what they think the clue was from the PR for the DO? Isn't there usually something in a previous set that hints toward the next Modular? Maybe it goes further back, didn't the girl in the TH have a magnifying glass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomis Posted November 19, 2014 Maybe it goes further back, didn't the girl in the TH have a magnifying glass? Yes, that's the only connection I can make... But that doesn't seem like a very helpful clue if it's three years in advance. Does that mean that TLG will have a museum in two years because last year's PR had an art studio? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmcclelland Posted November 19, 2014 Or a Vespa repair shop, that would be quite good actually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tafkatb Posted November 19, 2014 Again: there were never any clues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danz4 Posted November 19, 2014 Too early to say whether I like this modular or not. I'm sure my opinion will be decided at release. I do however like the pool room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namioik Posted November 19, 2014 Again: there were never any clues. This is true. There were never any clues from the beginning. We only assumed they added clues from each modular but the fact is most were just simply coincidental. Don't over analyze folks, just accept the beauty of modulars and hope they make your dream set the following year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
