Velika314

I'm just loving the space marine and aztec warrior here.

I don't know if this picture will help, but this is how the steps in the apartment building are made:

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I own this set and loved your review! It's disappointing that the HF canister-type sets don't have the gears or play features like these do.

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I believe the exterior of the set is mainly light grey. Websites like bricklink have information on parts and colors of all sorts of different lego sets. You can check out 10030's inventory here

No I haven't considered joining yet, but I'll look into it. Ah, your right. Unfortunately I can't change that. I guess I thinking of the sets it's the smallest. In my opinion, keychains don't count.

Lego never seems to tire of making the Millennium Falcon in as many different ways as possible. We've seen so many different incarnations of the iconic Star Wars vessel in LEGO (six to be exact) that it can be hard to pick and choose which to get. So how does this set compare to the others and did LEGO pull off an accurate mini-scale version of the Falcon? Set Name: 4488 Mini Millennium Falcon Theme: Star Wars Released: 2003 Pieces: 87 Price: No Longer Sold in Stores Place of Purchase: Ebay Let's start with the instruction booklet as I did not receive the box when I ordered the set. Instruction Booklet A small booklet clearly intended for a small set. There are no piece call-outs in the booklet. It has a nice starry background. The instruction booklet is made of a thin, easily ripped type of paper. This is what happens when you don't handle it carefully. It was like this when I got it. This set also comes with parts to build the left wing of a Y-Wing. If you buy the other mini's, then you can complete the Y-Wing. I will not be including the parts for 1/4 of the mini Y-Wing in this review. Parts List What?! No parts list? The Parts A nice variety of colors and parts. The red looks somewhat out of place in the Millennium Falcon. It would be nicer if LEGO just made the red parts grey like those in the rest of the set. The Build The base of the Falcon is built. The wings are added. Getting ready to add the sides. The sides are added and the top and bottom are ready to be added. The bottom piece is held in with an axle that goes through the Falcon. The top is built, details are added, and the set is finished. Details The back has some nice detail and a hyper speed drive, I believe. I do notice a tad of red though. This side looks just right. I'm so glad there are no stickers in this set. The front is filled with holes! There is obviously no way this ship could operate like this! How would one get into the cockpit? The cockpit still looks terrible from this angle. Other than that, the two sides are identical. Conclusion Playability: 1/5 There are nearly no features in this set for kids to play with. Design: 3/5 The axle in the middle was creative and a somewhat effective way to achieve the desired look. Build: 4/5 Small sets are very hard to rate on the build aspect, but I was satisfied by the result and enjoyed the process. Parts: 4/5 A nice variety of parts in many colors. I didn't think the red was necessary though. Swooshibility: 5/5 It holds together and can be easily played with. Overall: 3/5 I wouldn't spend the money that it costs nowadays for it. It would be better to get the midi-scale Falcon if you can't afford the bigger ones. Brickshelf Gallery

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There are so many awesome and unusual techniques used in this MOC! It looks very realistic and I love the "BIG" in the sign.

In my opinion, the 2 identical buildings put together looks a bit odd. Perhaps you could use the duplicate building to make the original look taller? Then it might be more to scale with the GG.

Are there any prelim pictures out? I noticed a couple snake tail pieces online but I doubt it's genuine as they were parts I hadn't seen before.

Very nice! You have quite a collection of LEGO Town sets going there!

I would easily buy 5 or more if this was the case. Sadly, I doubt LEGO would do that with one of the main DC Superheroes. I actually would be happy with any superhero LEGO puts in a $10 or less set.

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I do agree that Pet Shop looks small in comparison with the GG, but it is only one stud shorter than FB (the main part of the roof not the lip-up) and three studs shorted than GE. If someone is creating a modular layout with pet shop in it, I would not place it next to GG due to the size difference. It seems like LEGO could have added to the upper rooms to make them look bigger, or at least they could have made the roof taller.

So much for selling it on ebay...

I've been wanting to get this set for a while, so I went to my nearest LEGO store (about a 35-minute drive) to get it. But was it worth it? Set Name: 10218 Pet Shop Theme: Exclusive Released: May 2011 Pieces: 2032 Price: $149.99 Place of Purchase: LEGO Store First the box: Box Front Box Back I like the little minifigure adventure pictures on the back of the box. Bagged Parts and Instruction Booklet It took two pictures... I'm so glad the bags are numbered. Instruction Booklet It's not bent! Thank you for the cardboard and bag LEGO! A random page. Parts list. Bag 1 The Parts A very nice selection of parts. Interesting Pieces The parts in these colors are still somewhat new to me. I love the 1x4 tile-plate combo! The Build The basement is getting started and steps have been added. The reverse-dome mechanism is installed. A close-up to see how it's done. Bonus points for creativity Lego! If you're like me and have to straighten out every piece then this^ is a pain. Hey look, a toilet! Some household objects are added and the first floor begins to take shape. At first glance it's a normal sofa... But it has a gaping hole in the middle! I think Lego is getting a little lazy/cheap. I also noticed some quality control issues. The camera exaggerates it a bit due to the lighting. A hat rack and stairs are added. The walls are getting taller. And Bag 1 is finished! The interior looks very nice. Bag 2 The Parts I always leave them sorted. I don't know if sorting is smart or wimpy, but I like the build to involve more building than searching. Interesting Pieces Some trans parts and a green door. I haven't seen that light orange flower in a set before. The Build Wow! These upper floors go really fast! More discoloring! The floor is finished. I love the flowers by the window, very nice detail. A balcony! I like this rail technique! This looks like someone just moved in! This also looks like an excuse for no furniture... The 3rd floor is empty. I will probably add some furniture since LEGO doesn't want to. Green Grocer got an outdoor dining area, Fire Brigade got a bell and water barrel, Grand Emporium got a skylight and sign, and Pet Shop got...nothing. I suppose the other sets didn't split in two, but still. Halfway! Looks good! Bag 3 The Parts Pets! Interesting Pieces There is that grey frog again. (Fire Brigade helmet holders) I think this part is all-new! The Pet Shop dog (left), police dog (middle), and classic dog (right) posing for a group picture. I got two different parrots in my copy of the set. The Build The dog and cat are placed in their areas. The steps are built and the walls are added to. Preparations are made for the "PETS" sign. From the front it looks like a normal fish tank... But when examined in detail it is revealed that the tank has no back! Ta-daa! The sign is finished. Bag 3 is finished! Bag 4 (Final Bag) The Parts Yay! Interesting Pieces Just some tan and dark grey bits. A gunmetal frying pan! The Build A fireplace and a shockingly familiar kitchen (Fire Brigade). Nooooooooooooooo! This apartment has a door to enter. I like the steps. A nice little dining area. I like the bed! The top floor is finished. The windows have nice detailing! Hey look! A mini skylight! I guess Pet Shop does get something on its roof(s)! Bag 4 is finished! Done! What a nice shop. Build Conclusion Extra Pieces An extra grass piece! I can always use more of those. The Completed Set Looks even better together! The minifigures join in. The set splits apart (if you haven't figured that out already). Features The window opens and closes. A stair technique. The entry to the basement from the inside... And the outside. Conclusion Playability: 5/5 Even though this is not a set intended for play the set itself is built to welcome moving and adjusting of the interior. This also makes it welcome for kids to play with. Design: 5/5 Some NPU and an overall realistic look. It combines the wacky piece usage in Fire Brigade with the plain look of Green Grocer. Build: 3/5 At times it got repetitive like the 30x shown above, but overall it was fun to create. Parts: 4/5 2 all new parts as far as I know! Unfortunately there was some discoloration which brings the score down. Price: 8/5 The set should actually be (if we are following price to piece ratio) $200. Overall: 5/5 A great set that fits the standards set by the modular building line. Although there were some noticeable problems with the set, it makes up for it in the long run. Comparison Shots Pet Shop with Green Grocer. Pet Shop with Grand Emporium Pet Shop with Fire Brigade Bonus Mr. Johnson noticed the aquarium problem too late. At least the fish won't go to waste... Brickshelf gallery

The Kai DX in the Fire Temple set is the same minifigure as the one in Mountain Shrine. I prefer Kai DX to the normal Kai suit by a lot. The level of gold detail is amazing!

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For some reason the link no longer shows any pictures. I guess I didn't get to it fast enough... EDIT: Nevermind, I found the picture in another thread.

I'm quite impressed with the post truck! It looks just like the real thing! I wonder what's up with the back of the seat having a hole in it? Is it a technique used to hold the snowshoes or something else?

I love this MOC! It seems only fair that there be a police station as well as a fire station in the Modular Building series.