eliminator

Several months ago I sold off about 95% of my Lego collection in order to free up some cash for a series of major life changes (new house, baby, vehicle, etc). Of all the Lego I sold off, I kept some of my train stuff. Specifically 1x EN, 1x Maersk, and 1x HE. For me, the Creator trains are my #1 Lego passion. I really wish they did a new one every 1-2 years (like the modular buildings) or at least offered car "expansion packs" again. I'm now kicking myself for selling off 3 of my 4 ENs. I should have at least kept the passenger cars. .....

Hope so, but I still would like to pick up a second Horizon to make it double. I'm very surprised that it went on sale. I didn't even notice until now.

Whoa wait, did anyone else notice that the Horizon Express is now sold out after a pre Christmas sale? I was plan on buying a second. Even the price on Amazon has sky rocketed

I'm surprised by how fast the prices went up on this set. I was planning to build it over the holidays, but considering selling it and buying the Cinema and upcoming Parisian Resturant with the funds. Decisions decisions.

wow, thanks for taking the time to do this. Lots of great info

This lack of a rear sail on the Clipper always bothered me, especially since it makes the ship look unbalanced. You could always add a triangle blue sail from another set I suppose. My vote goes from the Flagship, although I do have a built-once mint condition Clipper with box and instruction book in my collection.

Looking forward to what going to available at Target, but since I make is down to the US often I will probably just continue to source my collection from stateside. Nevertheless, I'm hopeful Target Canada will have a better selection than Zellers did.

I got back into lego hard a few years ago with the introduction of the modulars and luckily had almost every set (pieces, instuctions, boxes) from my childhood. The last few years have been crazy with trains, modulars, and some good city sets. I've loved lego my entire life but feel the need to "make a decision" on my future in the hobby. Not sure whether or not to call it a mid-life-Lego-crisis or not, but I have some big changes coming up in my life and feel like it would be a good time to shed my collection. In the next 12-months I'll be changing jobs, moving, starting a family, etc. Lego is just one of my many hobbies and I'm trying to consolodate and focus my efforts. Its not like I need the money from selling the sets, but just feel like it's a good time to let go. Just wondering if anyone else has gone through the same thoughts as they get older.....just wondering if I'm going to have some major regrets in the future if I decide to go ahead and sell everything off.

It looks to be a very nice set, but I'm just not too excited over it right now. There's so much more out there that I'd rather buy instead (modular buildings). This set just reminds me too much of the current Red Passenger Train to jump on it.

hmm, I really like it. Although, I suppose there will be many who dislike the fact that it might not match up well with some of the other modulars sizes and it may be over $150USD. Oddly enough, it kinda reminds me of the old town hall in the town I grew up in.

like when people have multiples of the same rolling stock. You'd be surprised how good of deals you can find on current set individual rolling stock cars. I got my Maersk cars for less than $20 each with shipping.

yea, and you can save a couple of cents per piece by going for the new grey and dark grey instead of the old. I have the parts to make it with the old greys, but I'm going to use the newer colours so it matches MMV and MVR. Some info here: http://www.classic-castle.com/sets/archives/siskind001.html "Blacksmith Shop was released on March 30th, 2000 by Daniel Siskind. This stone and timber frame building had a blacksmith shop on the lower floor. It had a forge with bellows, a weapons rack, and an anvil. The upper living quarters contained a bed, table, chairs, spinning wheel, chest, and a fireplace. A blacksmith, his wife, and various accessories are included. In 2001, LEGO negotiated a licensing agreement with Dan to make his set into 3739 Blacksmith Shop. It was their first set in the "My Own Creations" line in 2002. The product designers modified the interior furnishings but the exterior remained close to the original."

I'd like to see a nice old style post office and bank. Maybe something like the Pet Shop, have a 2-in-1 set. A coffee shop and library would also be nice.

So, I was browsing Brickset and came across this gem from 2002; set 3739 Blacksmith Shop. Looks like a great set and will go great with my Medieval Market Village and Mill Village Raid. Although an original can be very pricey, you can part one out on Bricklink for under $100. I just ordered the hundred or so parts that I needed to build it. Just though I'd mention it since I never even heard of this set till now. Also, instructions on Lego.com: http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/4177128.pdf

so, are they going to offer the Pet Shop as a mini-modular add on?

incredible work as per usual

really amazing work. The hill-ness of your display really makes it pop and give it another dimension

I think alot of us had an unforgettable year with Lego. What moment(s) stood out and will be remembered by you for years to come? It can be a build, a purchase, a new theme, anything. As well, what do you have planned for 2012 and your lego hobby/addiction? For me, the following stands out: 1) Finally getting into Lego trains. I put it off for so long. Picked up the Red Passenger Train, Yellow Cargo Train, Emerald Night, multiple Maersk Trains, several train related sets and lots of track. Kinda went "off the tracks" 2) Finally got a city layout set up. For the longest time my Lego collection was not in one place and more of random small scenes rather than one consolidated collection. Now all my Lego in limited to just one room in the house. 3) Finally visited a Lego store and had an opportunity to do the Pick a Brick. Always wanted to do it, but Lego stores are several hours from where I currently live. For 2012, I'm going to focus on my layout and build up what I have, rather than going nuts on the 2012 sets. Probably just buy the Pet Shop and some smaller city sets. More track and PF for sure.

Well, considering Lego Shop at Home has removed all the 2010 and 2011 Kingdoms sets from their site and stores are not restocking any of the sets, I'm pretty sure they're gone.

well, the Castle is discontinued and the Joust just came out so I'd say get the Castle while you still can and put the Joust off till this time next year since it will likely be around for 2+ years.

always enjoy the "Brickforumula" reviews on youtube

another review on youtube

Any idea if and when the Joust will hit Amazon and TRU? Better chance for a discount there then the Lego stores or S@H

So, wonder how long the Joust will stick around for? Maybe it will be one of those one-off orphan sets like the Imperial Flagship?

Not a fan of the licensed themes. I feel that they're taking away from the traditional themes, like Pirates. The SW theme has proven to be a great success for Lego, and I hope they continue even though I have no interest in them. Hopefully the LOTR doesnt kill the Kingdoms theme which is finally getting some new blood.