Freddy Bricker Posted December 1, 2015 Buying some of my minifigures in a rush and getting so many extras because I convinced myself I didn't need to double check I have to say I regret buying a lot of smaller sets instead of saving that money for a few bigger display-worthy sets. I'm not much of a MOCer, so when I dismantle a set it goes into "the tubs" and just takes up space. I have some nice big display sets like MMM, the Burrow and the Constitution, and I'm always conscious of how many more of those I could have had by now if I didn't fritter away the money on $20 sets that I eventually dismantled and will most likely never rebuild. This is on my mind right now because I've discovered I really, really want the T1 Camper and the other large-scale cars, and while I technically have the money for the camper, I really should have skipped some smaller sets to buy the one big one. Yes, yes yes yes! I have so many small sets I bought thinking I would use them to populate my city, but the money I spent buying a bunch of small cars, I could've used to buy an actual building for my sad excuse of a city! I also regret missing out on the 2013 city square because it was a thousand times better than the one released this year, does anyone else feel that the 2013 version is far superior? Maybe that's just me but I really regret it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xboxtravis7992 Posted December 2, 2015 We visited Legoland California in 2003 when I was 9 years old. My parents wanted to get me copy of Fort Legoredo (6792-1); but I told them I wanted to get the two early release Rahkshi instead. I still have those two Rahkshi, but I want to step on a brick every time I recall I could have had Fort Legoredo instead... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RCPD93 Posted December 2, 2015 not buying 7945 while it was out, ( not willing to pay $400) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimbo Posted December 12, 2015 I regret having zero photographs exist of the lego builds I made as a kid... it being before the time of digital camera's and analog photo's being too expensive. In my memories, they were elaborate and awesome builds! At one time, I covered the entire coffee table (which was technically my Lego table) with blue paper and had the enitre thing filled with pirate ships, treasure islands, and fortresses. But then, looking back, aside from beard growth not much has changed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarSquirrel Posted December 13, 2015 Selling my Death Star 10188. I didnt have much space for it and wanted to buy new sets so i sold it . Hopefully the new one will be more of a playset display like 10188 as opposed to something like 10143. I'm not letting it slip past me this time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vorkosigan Posted December 19, 2015 I had a sort of false start coming out of my dark age. Around early 2011 i started buying Technic sets. While I enjoyed those sets and don't regret buying them, at the time I felt like anything minifig related was sort of kids stuff. I held back from really getting into the hobby and didn't really MOC at all. After about a year I stopped again. Then in late summer 2014 I saw The LEGO Movie. That Christmas I got all my LEGO from my parents house and sorted it into stack-on drawers. From there I was fully into the hobby and realized my passion was for Castle and historical fantasy building. So what I regret is that I was somewhat back into LEGO around 2011 but was totally blind to all the the great Kingdoms and Lord of the Rings sets. Luckily I was at least able to buy all the Castle 2013 sets on clearance that I wanted, several Hobbit sets, and Kingdoms Joust. I also regret missing out on the Haunted House which was still for sale when I got into LEGO in earnest, but I just didn't realize its greatness in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R2Bacca Posted December 22, 2015 Regret not buying the 2007 MTT. I love that set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iria Posted December 22, 2015 I guess I can't change the way my brain works, but I regret not having been exposed early on to more intricate building beyond basic bricks, such as Lego Technic or K'nex. I'm envious of the Technic MOCs people here come up with, particularly thing like kinetic sculptures (vehicles are just not my thing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctx1769 Posted January 1, 2016 giving away my castle, robin hood and technic sets from 86-88 when I moved house 6 years ago and just got back into Lego a few months ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricky Dee Williams Posted January 2, 2016 Buying the 2011 Anakin and Sebulbas pod racers. I've never done anything with them or their pieces aside from build them and take them apart, and they went on sale the next day for $30 less! Regret not buying the 2007 MTT. I love that set. Second this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCasey Posted January 6, 2016 I regret handing on the lego set of my older children to other kids. I should have kept hold of them for my own selfish use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koori Posted January 7, 2016 I regret taking apart my old 90's Lego, lost several mini figures and vital pieces that way... And not getting the Hogwarts castle set back in 2002 when I had the chance, instead I wanted the Soccer champions set 3420... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarickH Posted January 14, 2016 I regret having zero photographs exist of the lego builds I made as a kid... it being before the time of digital camera's and analog photo's being too expensive. In my memories, they were elaborate and awesome builds! At one time, I covered the entire coffee table (which was technically my Lego table) with blue paper and had the enitre thing filled with pirate ships, treasure islands, and fortresses. But then, looking back, aside from beard growth not much has changed.... I second this! I have this image in my head of the most amazing house and car my brother built when we were kids. Wish I had pics of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Immo Posted January 14, 2016 Most of them are connected with my childhood. - damaging some parts, painting them with sharpies (yeah, I was dumb) - not having ability to memorize (pics or LDD file) many of my childhood MOCs, especially those Star Wars ones - losing some rare parts But some are more thorough: - not buying many ridiculously discounted sets I saw (main reason I spent all my month's saved money on 42000 when I saw it at a discount last year) and visiting Lego wholesale stores - living in a place where nearly nobody organizes garage sales and sellers who try to earn 120% of the MSRP on stuff that is still on official sale. That's all I can think of now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 14, 2016 I gave up my only opprtunity to get comic-con super hero exclusive figures at a non bankrupcy-inducing price. It was 2011, and there were lots of Batmans and Green Lanterns on eBay. I could've gotten them for $50 each, but I decided to wait for a price drop that never came. Sadly they are now worth 7 times that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beard Posted March 7, 2016 Hello, I'm looking forward to building the Grove GMK6400 MOC some day. I have one 42009 mobile crane and I'm hunting for a bargain to get a second one. Then one day, there was two of them, brand new, at an online retailer close to me for 179 Eur a piece. It wasn't a killer deal, so I hesitated too long. Decided to buy it the next day, and of course they were gone. The more time passes, the more annoyed I am at myself for not buying. I can get a used one cheaper of course, but new is new. Could have even bought both. Do you have a story of a bargain you missed, a deal you never took? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zux Posted March 7, 2016 There's a topic for this kind posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley-NZL Posted March 7, 2016 I bought an 42042 for $218 (NZD), they went on sale a couple days later for $180. I then wanted a second set, but being paid monthly meant I missed getting the second one on sale as well by a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul B Technic Posted March 7, 2016 Unimog's for half RRP about three years ago :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technic Jim Posted March 7, 2016 An outdoor challenger with working motors and receiver and all that jazz for $35. I asked the seller to send me videos and pictures to prove it all worked which he did then I went back the next day and it was sold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrJB Posted March 7, 2016 Sorry ... what's a lego challenger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zux Posted March 9, 2016 Sorry ... what's a lego challenger?Probably 8675 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technic Jim Posted March 9, 2016 Probably 8675 Yep. I was looking for those motors for ages as well! I still hold a grudge against that seller! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrJB Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) I have two of them ... they're ok until you get bored of them. As for the sets I missed, the fiorano was on sale at the lego site for $100. At that time I was thinking who would need another yellow red car ... well :( Edited March 10, 2016 by DrJB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddy010702 Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I missed the Unimog and 4x4 limited edition. Heard great things about those sets... Although I did pick up a VERY lightly used mindstorms kit for cheap. Usual selling price for Canada is $400 I picked it up for $250... I seem to be lucky yet unlucky... Edited March 10, 2016 by Buddy010702 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
