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Bricklink Designer Program Trains Sets | 2024 & Beyond
CDM replied to RedBrick1's topic in LEGO Train Tech
I should note it's not my photo but one I found online. It is great though! -
Bricklink Designer Program Trains Sets | 2024 & Beyond
CDM replied to RedBrick1's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Here is a good look at the Santa Fe "Yellowbonnet" inspiration: -
Bricklink Designer Program Trains Sets | 2024 & Beyond
CDM replied to RedBrick1's topic in LEGO Train Tech
I really like the model and the price is alright given the nature of the series...tempted to buy two sets and convert the second to a F7B. I wish it used the track pieces from the Croc model but I'll have to rebuild the base anyway so what's another couple pieces from Bricklink? Or maybe it's more cost effective (or a wash) to just Bricklink the B unit. I guess i have a few weeks to figure that out. -
Well, yes, but my point is the storage containers for modulars would be larger and would require more storage space, which is not something I'm interested in. As it stands, depending on the footprint of the set, I can store at least two WV structures in a 20qt box, plus a bunch of bagged accessories. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sterilite-20-Qt-Gasket-Box-with-Clear-Base-and-Lid-6-Pack-6-x-19324306/312922371
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One of the nice aspects to the current WV theme is they're detailed but (relatively) easily stored...modulars would be more difficult. I never started a modular collection and I probably wouldn't get on board with a holiday modular. Too pricey, too big, displayed for ~2 months of the year. I'm hoping for an inspired WV entry this year to inject some life because my interest could be fading.
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A firehouse is of benign context and, in a lot of towns in the US (mine included), the fire department plays a role in the "arrival of santa", using the ladder truck to decorate, and is active in coordinating things like toy donations. No flaming tree or house fire are depicted. Conversely, what constitutes a police station? A jail cell, basically. No thanks. Regarding the possibility of a haunted village...depending on the depiction I could be into that. In fact I'm starting to accept the possibility that the winter village may have run it's course so if it were to replace the WV, maybe not a bad idea.
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I'm a no on a police station. They'll inevitably feel the need to fill the interior space with a jail cell.
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Something like this would either result in a substantially reduced piece count to stay at the current price point or a $200 WV set....and neither option sounds particularly enticing.
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I skipped this year's train and instead picked up the 40573 Christmas Tree and 40746 Santa's Delivery, both on the cheap(ish), to add to the village. Like @Christmas Jack, I too am maxing out my available space, and my post office and alpine lodge remain unbuilt for now. Anyway, has anyone modded 40746 to be a model of a more traditional vintage looking delivery truck? I'm not a fan of the open cab look and would like to do something with this that gets rid of the workshop play aspect.
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This car design is really fun and it makes me want to add to my set, even though I know it'll get pricey. I'll have to see if prices drop before it goes EOL. I lucked out earlier this summer and found a set with a damaged box at a LEGO store at a discount. I found the build to be pretty enjoyable and, now that it's built, I'm fine with the size of the engine / details / etc. I found it interesting that while my set had the updated sticker sheet it did not include the new printed city tiles. I assumed they'd be sealed in their own small bag and tossed in on future runs. In any case, i opened a ticket for the tiles and the packing list says it includes a sticker sheet as well.
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Another leak: June 2026 - "Trains" Lego City 60506 (7+) Lego City 60509 (8+) No other details but maybe related to the airport subtheme....some sort of monorail-type tram or something? Anyway, we'll see.
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Yeah, I don't have a major problem with the price increase and, while I'd rather not another train, I get the need to revisit to allow new collectors to enter the fold. I also don't have a problem with the lack of power accessories. I don't have / want my #10254 motorized so I would have been pretty disappointed to be forced to buy and not use those parts, same goes for the new version. With all that said, this new train design is atrocious. I hate saying that because I know many people worked very hard to bring this to market but the fact is, overall, it's a poor model. There are elements of it I like but the features I don't like are major deal breakers and when I already have a holiday train it's an easy decision to pass. Part of me wishes if they felt they had to revisit the train I wish they'd gone a new direction and released it in phases, similar to the modular sets they released during the 9v phase (Amtrak, Super Chief, etc) to allow for more detailed cars. I know this isn't realistic anymore and they moved away from that set model for a reason. Alas... Anyway, looking forward to the upscaled Santa...
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Oh man, why does this look like it came out 20 years ago??? The design is so dated. And the polar bear? wtf is that? The locomotive doesn't even have drive wheels! I can't believe this made it through to market. 100% pass...I wouldn't even bother with this at deep discount.
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I've mentioned it before but the Hogsmeade from 2021 https://brickset.com/sets/76388-1/Hogsmeade-Village-Visit fits the WV scale nicely...and can be head on Bricklink for a reasonable price. I made some modifications for more snow on each roof and some minor architectural stuff. I'm interested to see this train but it makes me wonder if a new station is in the works for next year, and if so, I'm not sure how I'd feel about that.
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10361 is rumored to be a train with 956 pcs $129.99