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  1. AncientDayz
    Forgive me if this was already mentioned (I haven’t been able to catch entirely up yet); however, based on the previous (translated) description, specifically the fact that this breaks away from the original modulars, do we think this opens like a dollhouse? I’m wondering because 1) the (translated) description provided, 2) the lack of visible floor breaks like previous modulars, and 3) it looks as if there are small pieces sticking out as you look down the wall on the left side. It almost looks as if those are the joints to flat hinges. I may be way off, but based on those three things, I’m starting to wonder if this reall does open up as opposed to lift and separate. That would be a HUGE change. For that reason, I tend to doubt the thought. On the other hand ...Hmmm.
  2. AncientDayz
    Actually, aren't you a penny short of the $25? $499.99 would equate to $20 in VIP points. They don't round up (at least, they never have on my account). I just assumed that the promo is saying you would get (correctly so) $20 in VIP points.
  3. AncientDayz
    The wife gave me permission months ago to get this set when it was first rumored. I never got the original. However, after all the hype, I definitely fall in the camp that's a bit underwhelmed. It's not a bad set, by any means. I just wish they improved upon the original set more as opposed to just the minifigures. While I was wanting a shell, I knew that was probably going to be too good to be true. I just don't care for the "blocky" nature of the sphere, in this one or the original. Even though I have the money and "permission" (when has she ever said no?), I think I'm going to pass on this and spend the money on the Disney castle. I'll BrickLink the three or four characters I want a year or more from now (after I see if any come out in cheaper sets in the future). I don't know. I don't want to completely bash LEGO, but for a guy who picks up everything (I have over 200 sets, mostly large ones like modulars, UCS, etc.), I've passed on Hoth and now the Death Star. LEGO Star Wars is letting me down a little lately. Anyway, it's a good set; I just wanted something that seemed more fresh, especially for $500.
  4. AncientDayz
    1000+ change
  5. AncientDayz
    This is absolutely crazy cool, but I just can't see this having even a slim chance of being made by LEGO. We're talking thousands of dollars more than their largest retail set. Even for a guy like me who picks up sets all the time, especially the larger sets, and who loves Star Wars, I don't think I could justify picking this up. However, I really do wish you all the best.
  6. AncientDayz
    This sounds promising. I was never excited about a bank, but I don't hate the idea either. I really like the idea of a laundromat. I hope it's really detailed and done well. I'm looking forward to some pics!
  7. AncientDayz
    At what point do I have too much LEGO ...now! How do I know? I had to rent a climate-controlled storage unit and store 30+ plastic containers full of LEGO (my guess: 100,000+ pieces) because I have absolutely no room left in our place for anything, let alone more LEGO. Ugh! ...of course, I still keep an eye out for my next new box of LEGO ...lol!
  8. AncientDayz
    They definitely got lazy with the theme this year. I actually feel bad for the wife because this is the only theme she builds, but she even looked at it and said that this was just plain dumb. I guess we'll be passing on this year's Christmas tradition :(
  9. AncientDayz
    I went ahead and built it on a 48x48 base. I've moved it quite a few times very easily; I'm glad I put it on the base. As to some comments about it changing the look, I kind of like it. You can turn the grey areas into paths, etc like at many parks. If you don't like the grey, cover it with a few more green plates. Anyway, for those thinking about it, I think the base works great.
  10. AncientDayz
    Picked up 75094 The Imperial Shuttle at TRU just now.
  11. AncientDayz
    I was using them as I got them, but the end of last year I decided to save them up for a few months - I knocked out the detective's office and a Star Wars micro fighter for free recently. In the end, money is money so I guess it really doesn't matter how I use them, but it did feel good to get a large package in the mail - especially when I didn't spend a cent on it.
  12. AncientDayz
    Even though I still have Christmas sets to build, I couldn't resist some of the new sets today. I picked up... Skyhopper Micro At-At x2 Micro Snowspeeder TIE Prototype Troop Transport, and The Free AT-DP Best part off it, I threw in the Detective's Office and the free Flowers Cart to get it all free via VIP Points - sweet!
  13. AncientDayz
    Took advantage of the double points and winter set to pick up the Sandcrawler and Ewok Village.
  14. AncientDayz
    I'm very torn on this set. It's well designed and looks good, but it just doesn't have that more adult-modular feel to it. It is rather busy, and as one already posted, has a somewhat cartoonish look. I'm really curious how it would look near buildings like the GE or GG. My wife, who doesn't follow LEGO set except for those I bring into the house, even questioned how it would look on my street. I have 12 modulars right now, and I know I'll end up getting this one. However, I'm just not jumping up and down like past ones upon seeing the first pictures. Again, it looks great as a set, but in the line of other modulars, I'm just not as excited. Hopefully more pictures will change that feeling - fingers crossed!
  15. AncientDayz
    Well, I'm continuing my Introduction to Lego Star Wars. Today I picked up: 8097 Slave 1 75005 Rancor Pit 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge Dark Side Book Encyclopedia 20+ Older Minifigures Random, Loose Pieces After my last purchase and my coming Black Friday purchases (planning to get the Ewok Village and the Sandcrawler - decided against the Death Star), I'll have to take a break for a while ...for my wallet and wife's sake!
  16. AncientDayz
    I picked up the Falcon at Target for $30 less than S@H, and I'm ordering the Ewok Village over the Thanksgiving weekend in order to get the second winter giveaway. Now that I got a decent start with ships and such, I need to turn my attention to all the figures I've missed over the years and eventually the Death Star. I knew this was a bad decision (for my wallet) to expand into Star Wars!
  17. AncientDayz
    So, I'm usually a city, modular, architecture, etc. guy. In the last few years, I've gone from o bricks to approximately 80,000 plus. Anyway, I've always avoided Star Wars because I knew it was "trouble," and I already have a hard time explaining my rapidly growing collection of bricks to my wife (she takes it in stride though). But, I love the movies and had nothing to get from the other themes lately so I finally took the plunge. In the last 24 hours, I picked up the following: 9493 X-Wing Starfighter 9492 TIE Fighter 75054 AT-AT 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer 75049 Snowspeeder The Falcon and Ewok Village are next on my radar.
  18. AncientDayz
    I at least agree with the Artic theme. I was looking forward to getting the whole line, but after getting the base camp and another smaller set, I decided to pass on the rest. For the first time, I felt disappointed after the build. That experience has made me think twice about some sets. My wallet and wife likes that but not my hobby.
  19. AncientDayz
    The U.S. Site does say "Temporarily out of stock." I'm expecting another chance for one.
  20. AncientDayz
    I'm like many of you. As a boy, I built the model the first time, but in a week or two, the model was destroyed. The instructions were MIA, and my set was now something entirely different or sitting in my huge toy box of LEGO pieces. Even now, the kids in my family will play with the models for a few days - maybe weeks - but the sets (Friends, City, Lego Movie, etc. etc.) are eventually (and happily) mixed in a big box with new creations being put together. I love it when one of the little ones comes up to me and says with a grin, "Look at my plane!" - even if I only see a strangely shaped pile of mixed bricks. But, they see it, and that's what is so cool about LEGO. Anyway, there will be criticisms all the time, but I don't think LEGO is limiting anything. If anything, the lack of engagement by parents with their kids to help them explore the possibilities is the true limitation. I hate seeing small ones, younger than even a year, placed in front of TVs and video games just to keep them quiet while the parents do whatever they want. Engage them. Help them be creative. Let them explore. I think LEGO is a great tool for this, even if it is initially packaged as some instruction-led set.
  21. AncientDayz
    Build our own? :) Really though, the modulars are what caused me to come out of my dark ages and collect nearly 80,000+ bricks in two to three years. I've split into other themes (architecture, castle, city, ideas, etc), but my first love and main reason for acquiring bricks is the modulars. If they ceased, I could see my interest and purchases start to drop a bit. But, we just won't think of that scenario! Whatever it is going to be, I'm looking forward to a new build; hopefully, we'll get news/leaks soon!
  22. AncientDayz
    It's definitely not my favorite of the line, but I'll pick it up. It has promise, and it has become a tradition with us now. The one thing that I will change right away (and I don't know why it bugs me so much) is the yellow clips (the string of lights) on the roof. The yellow looks really odd especially when all the other WV sets (I believe) used the white clips. I'll also probably present it as a temporary holiday location kids can get pictures with Santa in order to fit it in my city - not an actual (make believe) North Pole. Anyway, I'm not thrilled, but it'll make for a nice Christmas build.
  23. AncientDayz
    I'm regretting my hesitation the other night when the website was going through all the problems. I'm jealous of you all. I'm hoping this means a second run in time for my Tumbler purchase on September 1 in order to get the exo-suit and free shipping.
  24. AncientDayz
    Really nice job on the walls (nice texture), but my favorite is the elephant. Because of this, I now have to head to BrickLink to pick myself up one - Thanks! Really though, nice job!
  25. AncientDayz
    The textures and colors are amazing. I'm still trying to figure out some of your connections. Nice Job!
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