Brickington

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    Review: 21013 Big Ben

    This is my first review ever and I hope all of you enjoy it! Big Ben is one of history's most recognized landmark in the World. And now, it's in a LEGO set. Now you don't have to go all the way to London, England to feel the majesty elegance of Big Ben! The LEGO Big Ben set is full of detail and will put you in all at every brick you place on the set. This build is a must get for those interested in the LEGO Architecture series and/or detailed LEGO sets. Basic Information: Set Name: Big Ben Set Number: 21013 Number of Pieces: 346 Price: $29.99 USD / 29.99 Euro Theme: Architecture (Landmark Series) Year Released: 2012 Resources: Brickset LEGO Shop@Home BrickLink The Review: The Box The Front: The typical LEGO Architecture box. I am starting to love the design of it. It is modern, simple, and just lovely. Side: Another typical Architecture set picture. However, I always love seeing these sets in this view. The one thing I do not like is the tape on the top of the box. Back: The back of the box just shows an overview of this set and facts of Big Ben. The back also shows us that this set is 7.7in. tall. Instructions Front: Here's another typical Lego Architecture picture. Just a simple photo, nothing to it. In the instructions there are quite a few pages about the history of the actual Big Ben. These little pages are quite informative and interesting. Also, throughout the instructions you will notice random little clips of the history of this great landmark. Overall, the actual build instructions were pretty easy to follow, in a very step-by-step way. However, I can see a a child having a little difficulty building this alone, due to the type of techniques that are used. But a piece of cake for your average AFOL. Back: Just a nice little picture of this set. Contents: Mostly contains tan pieces. Which isn't a bad thing, is it? I personally like all of the tan pieces. Printed Pieces: ​ Now here is the printed pieces. You have the usual name of the set, obviously here it is Big Ben. And there is the four clock pieces. I think that they are quite ugly. The Big Ben Build The Base: And I present to you the base of Big Ben (in LEGO version at least)! Here there is just some (LEGO) green grass and some (LEGO) concrete. And then of course, the Big Ben title. Stage 1: Just a bird's eye view of the first part of this build. Pretty simple. Stage 1 (with roof): Pretty picture, but as far as the build goes, pretty plain. 1x1 Pieces: For some reason, these 1x1 pieces have always intrigued me. Probably because these 1x1 are quite useful, but it takes a difficult technique to use them. Stage 2: Here's stage 2. It looks like the exact same build as stage 1, but as you will notice in the next picture, you can't always judge a book by it's cover. Also, here's where you can see the ingenuity of the LEGO designers. I never thought of using those 2x1's as windows. Amazing work. Stage 2 (top view): Do you see? Not the same as stage 1, is it? I think TLG did a good job here. The LEGO Big Ben set is a good example of a SNOT technique in the windows. You can see that in this photo. Roof: And now you have the roof. I believe TLG has remarkable job here. It looks very good with the rest of the set. The double-slooped roof pieces are attached to a half-stud offset. TLG had some ingenuity with this part of the build. First Part of the Tower: I like to consider this as the first part of the tower. Three more copies of this piece will be made after this. I like the use of the pieces and simplicity of this part. Clock Stage: Here's clock tower piece, without the clocks. All I can think is "Man is this such a great set!" You are building with the great SNOT technique and just the ingenuity of the window pieces. This set is instantly recognized in a room. Start of the Steeple: Here's the base of the Steeple. Steeple Stage 2: Another simple picture of the Steeple build. Steeple: And the steeple in all it's glory! Simple, yet majestic. Steeple with the set: A picture of the steeple with the set. The Instructions say to put the clocks on after this, so that's what I did. Pictures of the Final Product Full View: ​ * drum-roll* And we are finally done! I just wanted to show you some pictures that show you the true beauty of this set. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Bottom View: I love this image. It shows how talents the LEGO designers are at using simple LEGO bricks and making them into masterpieces. Tower View: Another view of this awesome set. Clock View: The actual (LEGO) clock in all of it's glory (well sorta). Here is where the complaining starts. I think TLG could have made a way better clock, after all it's printed in the first place. Back View: I love this view. I'll just let the picture speak for themselves. Real Big Ben Photo: I just wanted to post a picture of the actual building for everyone to compare to set to the real Big Ben. I believe the LEGO Big Ben set greatly represents the actual building. As I said above, it is instantly recognized in a room. I'll like to thankHoteles Y Alojamiento for the photo. Totals: Design: 10/10 The LEGO Architecture sets never seize to amaze me. I love the design of Big Ben. The designers did good here. The way LEGO made simple bricks into this, is just incredible. Thus, this set should be no more than 10 out of 10 in design. Parts: 8/10 Personally there are not really any rare parts. However, there is numerous of tan bricks. Which is a great plus. But besides that, not really any great pieces, as I said. Build: 10/10 Big Ben is one of those perfect builds. It is not a hard build, but just a little challenging were it is fun to build. Another 10 out of 10. Price: 7/10 At $30, this is a pretty good buy, but not great. At 7 cents per brick, not bad.However, I think this set could cheaper. I believe this set could easily be five to ten dollars/ euros cheaper. Overall: 35/ 40 Overall, this is a very good set. I enjoyed every single brick I put on this amazing set. I think everyone should go out and buy this set, and have as much fun as I had building it. This is such a great build and there is not enough words to describe how great this set is.
  2. Brickington

    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    "Look bud: I can be as hipocritical I as want. And you? Well it is up to you to hear what I say or not! And I am not going to fight with you anymore as well... We aren't young lads! So how about we get some drinks and settle this? Oh wait, I forgot! I don't like hanging around bad company!" Sir Brickington said while leaving the hall murmuring to himself. OOC: I won't be active for a couple days, so I needed him to leave.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    "Rookie? Don't offend me! Yeah, I may be a little lit; but I am certainly not a rookie. Silence yourself, you barbarian." Sir Brickington said while shooing him away casually and calmly.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    "Then he'll have to go through me!" Brickington said pulling his sword out.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    Sir Brickington opens the door of the hall and with the entrance of him there is a glow from the sun outside. As he walks some pad him on the back and greet him with "Good to see you back!" He walks straight up to the Monk known as Pretzel and gives him a grating stone, free of charge. "Money is not an object to me and I have no need of the stone. Just keep doing good, my man."
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    Heroica RPG General Discussion

    Well now I ain't exactly back... I just might hang around town. I don't know if I have the time to devote myself to a game yet.
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    Book II - Nocturnus: Guild sign-up and Discussion

    You guys aren't very smooth!
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    Book II - Nocturnus: Guild sign-up and Discussion

    It seems to me that Nocturnus is made up of builders who fell in to peer-pressure!
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    Heroica RPG General Discussion

    Then why do people ask questions like this? Black hair totally beats blonde, its a fact. And yes, you just got schooled my boy!
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    Heroica RPG General Discussion

    Whatz up Muffin Cupcakes!?! Anyone miss ole' Uncle Bricky? I know the ladies must miss the presence of a good lookin' man.
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    Book II - Avalonia: Guild sign-up and Discussion

    I now live outside of London (where I work). Yeah, I am surprised myself how content I am without the bricks. LDD is not going to work out for me, I have tried. But who knows? I might just start a new collection! ...The only thing is the job takes up most of my time.
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    Book II - Avalonia: Guild sign-up and Discussion

    Hey lads! Its been quite a while hasn't it? I just wanted to see how my homies been? So...uh... Anyone miss me? In all seriousness, I ended up getting the job of my dreams and now I am over on the other side of the pond (away from the bricks). So this is pretty much goodbye. Book II looks awesome, Z and everyone else who helped out did a great job! My only regret is I won't be apart of it.
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    The NEW Pirate Forum Skin

    Looks pretty good to me, Governor!
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    Sir Brickington his named off the quest 74 list.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    Sir Brickington answered Haldor's question trying to not be nervous, "Yes I am. I have been on three quests so far, so that would indeed make me fairly new. I have heard many great and noble stories of you as a fierce warrior. It is a honor."
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    Heroica RPG General Discussion

    What's so funny? I won't be active today, so sorry to guys in the hall.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    Sir Brickington answered Sarge, "He's not really a kid. He's more than ten years older than me." Then he looked at Haldor, "Nice to meet you."
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    MOC: City Gate

    Yeah, because those Sci-Fi people are Wackos! On a more serious note, this is a great MOC! Nice to see you building, I always enjoy it when you do because they are always great creations. Moreover, it took some dedication to go to Brickworld from Cali, you make me look like a wussie.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    "Wait a second! I remember you! You were the guy with the pointy hat and knew all of those magic tricks. I first greeted you with Karie. Sorry about that, busy like you know. How have you been?" Sir Brickington was a bit embarrassed but didn't know why he didn't recognized him. "Maybe it's the hair" Sir Brickington thought to himself.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    Sir Brickington was surprised. The man looked as if he was in his earlier twenties, but his voice was of a man in his earlier thirties. "Strange character" murmured Sir Brickington. "Who are you" he asked to this strange man. OOC: I am talking to Heckz, not the Hinkwell man.
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    Heroica RPG - Heroica Hall

    Sir Brickington takes a piece of the hat and walks over to Heckz table,"Excuse me, I think this belongs to you." It was more of a nice way of saying "don't bother us, punk."
  22. Brickington

    Community Build: SW The Clone Wars

    Only one at a time?!? That is really inconsiderate towards greedy a$$holes like me. (btw, I didn't build in time so I'm not even involved, but I'll still take a tag if you have any leftovers! )
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    MOCS: R5-J2 and R2-R7

    These are great! I love the color combination on both of your models here. Great job!
  24. Hello and welcome to my fourth review! This is the first of my Eurobricks Reviewers Academy Bronze Level reviews. I brought this set because it came with some of the coolest minifigs ever and it didn't hurt my wallet that bad as well. So go ahead and read the review, I'm sure you will like it! BASIC INFORMATION: Set Name: Elite Clone Trooper & Commando Droid Battle Pack Set Number: 9488 Number of Pieces: 98 Minifigs: 4 Price: $12.99 USD Theme: Star Wars (The Clone Wars) Year Released: 2012 HELPFUL LINKS: Brickshelf (My gallery for this review) Brickset Bricklink LEGO Shop @ Home THE REVIEW: The Box Front: The front of the box showcases a nice little battle scene with the set in action. I can't help but think how fake the big blast to the right looks. Back: Here is the back of the box. This is a normal LEGO Star Wars box sight. This is where LEGO shows us the main features of the set. Image courtesy of eBay. Side: To me this guy is the coolest LEGO clone ever released. If I was to be a LEGO clone, I would want to be him. The back of the box is just a normal scene that shows us the play features. I think we should just move on. Contents: Dark red is pretty much the main color in this set. Some interesting pieces include the clear piece and the two cape pieces. Cape Pieces: Here are the cape pieces for the commando clone, which includes one red shoulder pad cape and one black leg cape. Extra Pieces: The extra pieces are a black round stud, a 1x1 black tile, a black Technic connector, some droid arms, and bunch of dark red clone helmet visors and radios. Minifigs ARC Trooper Front: As I mentioned earlier in this review, I think this minifig is the coolest clone ever. He looks great, the capes are awesome and the torso is a great match. The only complaint I have is that the printed feet are a little strange and not necessary. ARC Trooper Back: The backpack is simple yet perfect for the minifig. ARC Trooper without the Helmet: The only thing I can say here is that the minifig has the standard clone head that is found in many Star Wars sets. ARF Trooper Front: This guy is a little more bland than his counterpart. The helmet, however, suggests that this minifig is a member of Commander Wolf's soldiers because it has a wolf logo printed on each side. ARF Trooper Back: The back of the ARF Trooper is very boring as there aren't any accessories for it and I believe that this is a fairly common back printing. ARF Trooper without the Helmet: Just like his fellow counterpart, he has the standard clone head. The Commando Droids Front: I have never really liked LEGO's droids because they don't display all that well and don't offer much in the way of playability; however, these probably are my favorite ones. I really like the color, and the face, for some reason, is appealing to me. Commando Droids Back: I asked myself, do I really need to show the back? I guess it doesn't hurt anybody to show it. The Cannon Before the Cannon and Support Legs: Here's the body of the cannon before the cannon and support legs are attached. My question is why is there a clear round 2x2 under the cannon? I tried to see if the legs supported the cannon without it and they did. The Finished Cannon: This is a pretty good cannon, especially for a battle pack with awesome minifigs. The legs are quite the eye candy and any minifig fits perfectly in that seat. The Full Set: This set is one of the better ones I have have purchased. Let's go see how it adds up in my totals! Image courtesy of LEGO. TOTALS: Design: 9/10 A really well-designed cannon. The legs are eye candy, the seat is great, and it looks realistic. The only thing holding it back from being a ten is the flick-fire missile. I can see why TLG needed to provide playability by having a "shooting" canon, but to an AFOL it is simply not needed. Parts: 9/10 Considering that this is a battle pack, there are many useful parts within this set that certainly would be beneficial to any MOCer. Build: 9/10 A rather simple build with nothing out of the ordinary. There are no challenges in this build, nothing should make you look twice at the instructions. Minifigs: 10/10 The minifigs, particularly the clone troopers, are wonderful! The clones are more detailed than the norm and the droids are much better than their counterparts. Playablity: 8/10 I wouldn't say it is an awesome set to display, but it isn't bad. For kids, this set could be played with for hours and hours. Price: 8/10 It is a battle pack which makes me think that it should be around $8-10 (USD). But for some of my fellow AFOLs, the MSRP is a pretty good price because it comes with awesome minifigs and great pieces. Total: 53/60 I fully recommend this set for any LEGO Star Wars fan. The minifigs are great and the pieces are very good for MOCing. The cannon isn't bad either, but, as you probably know, the minifigs are the star feature of this set.