xray
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I am a big pirates fan and have nearly all of the sets going back to the beginning except for the big ships. I was very happy to see a return to blue uniforms and I think the use of color is outstanding in the 2015 sets. Also as stand alones, the new medium sets are beautiful pieces. Their modular nature is well implemented and I can see I will eventually get multiples of all of the soldier sets to combine in MOCs. Very happy to see the skull island theme return. I just don't have room for the big ships, otherwise I really like both the 6243 and new 70413 pirate ships. I don't get why the new chess set soldiers don't have proper head gear. That will keep me from acquiring it unless I can find a cheap source on Bricklink to get multiples to replace the hair pieces.
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Review: 31036 Creator Toy and Grocery Shop 3-in-1
xray replied to mostlytechnic's topic in LEGO Town
This seems like half of a set compared to the previous Bike Shop/Cafe. As I like many of the elements, I will probably buy a second one and build a mirror image version (making one entirely a toy shop and the other a book store/news stand) and adjust the sidewalks to work with the previous model. Then I think they will work well together. I remember a little area in Copenhagen that had this sort of architecture. I would hope the subsequent models are better deigned to create more complex alternatives, but these are both good starting points for original or enhanced models. -
I just built one and the engineering for deploying the wing blades is very clever. This a very well designed model as it is so solid and therefore has high playability. For my purposes, this the kind of set that I'll buy two and MOC out a more complex version. Thanks for the review.
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I've been trying to build a car like this, but this is way better than my design. Another must buy.
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Given the great vehicle builds in the other sets, this one is kind of dull. Probably a good parts buy for castle MOCs. Thanks for the great reviews.
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This may be my favorite of the series, along with the plumber and ice cream vender. I feel like I'm going to be buying a double City series this year with these sets. They add a lot of character and detail, plus great mini-figs.
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Great review, great set. Must add it to my City collection. Love the mini-figs.
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May have to get a pair to build a plumbing shop and get a his & hers portra-potty pair bonus. I think the device is a Roto-Rooter use to clear pipes.
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Truly beautiful. The lobby is magnificent.
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REVIEW: 71004 LEGO Minifigures – The LEGO Movie Series
xray replied to WhiteFang's topic in Special LEGO Themes
Great review as always, but a disappointing release. There are 5 figures I will probably acquire. The construction workers are good, but basically just City figures, nothing special. I am really tired of the mermaids, who has any use for these? Some of the accessories are good- the police helmet, the pants guy's shirt, the Octan brochure; but overall only the Taco Tuesday Guy, Barista, Lincoln and Shakespeare are must haves. -
LEGO Collectable Minifigures - The LEGO Movie Series Discussion
xray replied to Klaus-Dieter's topic in Special LEGO Themes
Some nice detail accessories, but this is probably the first one I won't buy as complete set. Nothing of interest for me, no historical warriors, no space theme. And I really don't want any more fishtails. -
Vote for your favourite Category 9A entries
xray replied to WhiteFang's topic in Special LEGO Themes
9) Mr Good and Evil Entry (Build by joeshmoe554) 1 point 26) Hollywood Starlet Entry (Build by vecchiasignoraceppo) 1 point 39) Battle Mech Entry (Build by Darkblane) 1 point This was a tough one. There are 3 more I could easily have chosen. -
Vote for your favourite Category 8A entries
xray replied to WhiteFang's topic in Special LEGO Themes
1) Cowgirl Entry (Build by Yatkuu) 1 point 9) Downhill Skier Entry (Build by Majoza77) 1 point 14) Conquistador Entry (Build by vecchiasignoraceppo) 1point -
Vote for your favourite Category 7A entries
xray replied to WhiteFang's topic in Special LEGO Themes
4) Bunny Suit Guy Entry (Build by toutouille) 1 point 22) Computer Programmer Entry (Build by Big Sal) 1 point 21) Computer Programmer Entry (Build by Darkblane) 1 point -
This is a really outstanding model. Your attention to detail and use of color is excellent.
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Another good addition to this series. Not a fan of the Friends figs (but very popular with my young female students), but I have been using the sets to furnish some of my Creator houses. it's kind of like hiring an interior decorator with a very different color sense to liven things up.
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18. Winter Village: Mountain Lodge by Priovit70 2 points 39. Winter VIllage: The Winter Village Station by Cara 1 point 16. Winter Village: Store by Darkblane 1 point 21. Winter Village: Cafe by Kristel
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37 rEvolution by zane_houston 3 points great build, great design. I'd buy it. 26. Deep Space Recon Raptor - Rook 1 point great build, interesting concept. Could be a good short story or the start of an alternate universe series. 31. Chicken Case - bloei 1 point wonderful use of the chicken suit guys, truly funny. Thanks to all the chicken builders. It was hard to pick just one.
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I was thinking the same. In fact it's why I'll probably buy 3 of these to build the first 2 and use the leftovers to develop the third into a nice little seaside club. The yellow set (4996) this replaces has always been one of my favorites of the creator series. This looks like the start of a new beach development in my little town.
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This is all outstanding work. Very difficult to limit and no clear favorite so I give 1 point to each: 5) 1 10) 1 15) 1 17) 1 23) 1 29) 1 38) 1 Thanks to all for sharing your designs.
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Great stuff. One point each: #5 Cryostasis by Darkblane I like the structure even more than the minifigs #8 Beach House by Cecille . Love the surgery and the Gingerbread Man #2 House Party by Cornelius Murdock. Great figure set. I agree with your favorites
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This is all great work, but a few gems standout. One point each to: Titolian's #4 for the excellent use of space and the Frankenstein tradition Pelle's #38 subtle Japanese tree design & clever use of light IAmWillGibson's#2 Scientist & monster scene. It's the microscope and little details that did it for me. Honorable mention to #16 Hockey glass & #41Hazmat Back to the Future scene. Simple, to the point, great designs.
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Good luck everyone!
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I really enjoyed seeing your reviews. I have multiples of most of the sets, including 6896, my favorite along with 6982 Particle Ioniser. I always thought of M-Tron as engineers and designers who built the gear for Blacktron & Space Police. I once built all the Blacktron vehicles in M-tron colors as well as designing them some more aggressive space craft. Great fun.
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Here's my entry, sitting on the birth at the Nile's edge, waiting for the Maersk Barge.