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  1. Lucarex
    Looks an insomniac’s dream build and a painfully dull aesthetic to me, even more boring than the previous 2 stadium efforts and that’s saying something. It’s not even the hugely renovated Bernabeu, a wreck that like the San Siro, had its hey day in the ‘90s. And this isn’t tribal either as I wouldn’t want to see my team’s (equally as iconic) stadium. Proof that the marketing bots have taken over at TLG. You know what would have been infinitely better? A new unlicensed football “Sports” theme or controversially, a tie in with the World Cup at the end of the year in Qatar.
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    Entirely predictable. These stadiums’ release schedule clearly show they have been in development at the same time, just at different stages. Next up, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Juventus etc. When you realise that these are the biggest clubs in the world, both commercially and in terms of support, with adult fans easily spending €350 for a single ticket and travel without a second’s hesitation, then the market seems obvious to LEGO. Only problem is these things are so large (and incredibly boring to build) that they are almost impossible to display as usual, unless you have a very understanding wife or a dedicated LEGO room.
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    Like everything else in Singapore! Can see this choice being true, I have the standalone MBS set so no interest in a Skyline, but if this is all that’s on the horizon for 2022, then LEGO may as well put the theme out of its misery and retire it altogether.
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    It’ll either be a rebuild small scale Eiffel Tower or an uninspired choice of Skyline (like Chicago) at that price.
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    Beg to differ. The latest shrunken Taj looks meh. As for sports stadiums, they are often described as modern-day cathedrals for loyal supporters. .
  6. Lucarex
    Not a hoax. Fantastic timing given the financial disaster Barcelona are currently embroiled in (and deservedly so).
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    Promobricks confirms its not a GWP but will cost 34.99€
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    Did the mid-hinge mod swapout last night. So elegant and simple giving the perfect seamless look. It does beg the question who signed off on the original? Bad day at the office whoever.
  9. Lucarex
    It’s a standout FLAW, is what it is! Really enjoyed the build but that middle hinge was sloppy.
  10. Lucarex
    Exactly my point! That’s what typifies Japanese architecture. Let’s be honest, Tokyo tower is just a red and white Eiffel, the Skytree another Space/Needle CN Tower. Shibuya has no architectural merit whatsoever, just a traffic crossing as “touristy” as it comes. What next, the Abbey Road zebra? I’ll give you Edo but hey, it’s a castle and we know how precious LEGO are about those. Hard to believe it’s been almost a decade since Imperial Hotel. Aware of that fact but it gives them free reign to include more traditional “religious” buildings and the like. Look at TOA, TLNM-TOUUW, NC, NG.
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    Sure, if “interesting” is a euphemism for boring, unimaginative etc. Such as? It’s a country full of architectural wonders but unfortunately most are traditional and temples and shrines. Anyway, you can’t really beat Ninjago City & Gardens
  12. Lucarex
    No worries, sorry to be that guy who spots the one anomaly. Thanks for the great comparison list anyway.
  13. Lucarex
    What about Water Dragon Nya’s tailpiece recoloured from Hidden Side’s Nehmaar Reem?
  14. Lucarex
    Petra would look amazing in sand red, it’s the perfect match in early evening to sunset. These days with commercialisation much more accessible via YT etc. I’d imagine student projects aren’t given any exemptions. But then that’s French bureaucracy for you. My advice? Easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission
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    That’s because they wanted to use it for commercial purposes and use footage of the actual building. I seriously doubt it was be a no-go, just they probably didn’t want to or couldn’t pay the associated fee and complete the necessary permissions and wait time. There’s lots of red tape and costs involved when it comes to filming locations, not just in Paris.
  16. Lucarex
    It’s technically owned by the city and they can only effectively enforce copyright when it’s lit up as that’s considered an art installation. It was a very prominent part of the 2019 Skyline so it’s extremely unlikely there’s any ongoing license issues.
  17. Lucarex
    Exactly, that fundamentally underlines the massive shift from education to populism in this theme. When I first bought the Trevi Fountain, my 4 year old was fascinated (not just with the build) and it instilled his interest in the subject and then location. It’s still the top of his list to see when we visit, hopefully next spring. Same with several other sets, the NY Guggenheim reissue for example.
  18. Lucarex
    Huh? It’s already been in 3 sets so far.
  19. Lucarex
    The third option. Shake our heads with despair, instantly pull the release for the stage trapdoor beneath the dog, and shout “next please!” But I think this it for me, the onset of my “dark ages” if you like with this once-great but now-unrecognisable theme. It’s fair enough if you’re no longer the target demographic, but the sad and frustrating thing is, between the tourist tat, the unwanted reissues, and ridiculous piece count obsession that gave birth to the Colosseum, I don’t think LEGO even has the slightest clue what that is anymore. I guess ART sat in those meetings, heard the new opinions in the room, and saw the writing on the wall a couple of years ago.
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    Meanwhile, Adam Reed Tucker’s Atom Bricks have (finally) just released three new models… - SC Johnson Global Headquarters - The Alamo (History subtheme) - Niagara Falls (Nature subtheme). Now I know a lot of people (myself included) had issues with the Atom brick itself but at least there’s some creativity here that’s sorely lacking at TLG. https://theatombrick.com/collections/all
  22. Lucarex
    Ah ok thanks I misunderstood, thought they’d just lifted from official description.
  23. Lucarex
    Thanks but as I said those specs are on S@H except with the word “over” included, so I wanted a real life check.
  24. Lucarex
    Ok so whatever became of this absolutely gorgeous MOC ? If it lies bagged up, protected from the sands of time (ok well 10 years) in a dark tomb-like drawer somewhere, drop me a PM
  25. Lucarex
    Anyone?
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