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This is a great idea, using this combination really works. I really hate the way they use those over sized wheels for every set, from a sports car to a refuse truck. I was pleasantly surprised that they choose more suitable ones for the Smart Car! At one time they used wheels that looked nice (so they didnt stick out half a stud), and suited the vehicle they were on: + For your cars and small vehicles + For your trucks and bigger vehicles

This set has to viewed as a 'battlepack' set, you get some nice MiniFig's and a handfull of bricks which can be arranged to resemble something. For me the printed horse (which looks stunning), more than makes up that we only get three MiniFig's (i dont count skeleton as one!). The dark tan bush is just the iceing on the cake. Another must buy as soon as I can!

Realisticly I think 'Sand-Orange' seems to be the most fitting name, i think the naming has been discussed on BrickLink, and it is likely that how ever they name it their will be the popular name for it with AFOL. But i still voted for 'svelte was wrong', because that would really put EuroBricks on the AFOL timeline of history!

I don't collect Star Wars, but I bought this today because it was 20% reduced, mainly because I read it had some good parts. I'm not sure what it is supposed to 'be', but I really like the look of it. Although I do wonder how the pilot controls the ship, but perhaps they do it through some 'wi-fi' network, because the pilot and space ship are both computers, I dont know. Which brings me on to the point of my post... To be totally honest I had to really concentrate building this! Normally when I buy sets (and I bother to build them...), I do so with a half interest, skipping pages, racing to the end. But I went wrong a few times with this, had to really examine the instructions! I found it to be created from many small parts, whilst building the three 'arms' was a bit repetitive, the fact that nearly all the pieces are small makes it for me both an intresting build, and good value for future MOC. I feel that this is a really great set, interesting and usefull small parts, and a build that really kept my attention, and made me think about what I was doing!

The moment I first saw the first photo of this set I wanted it, this review is just proof to me that it is possibly the best set of 2010 for me. It will be difficult for me not to display this, although I crave the new pieces to MOC with. As an out of the box set it just looks beautifull, the MiniFig's are exquisite with amazing design (front and back), everything about it just says opulence and grandeur to me. Everyday I search for the slightest hint that the Prince of Persia theme has made its way to the UK, can not be long away now though! My only concern is that the new colour introduced in this set becomes more widely available in other pieces, so that I can use it properly.

I personally do not remove legs and arms, because I don't think they are designed to be interchangable. I do not really like removing hands either, although I will do so once only to create a yellow torso from a flesh one. This topic, has a variety of opinions on the subject. Maybe for legs you could risk taking them apart, because they tend to quite generic, so easy and cheap to replace. I wouldn't want to ruin any of my torsos because they tend to be more expensive, and can be hard to find.

Im not particulary surprised it remained unused. That is one inventive mind you have! There has been an interview with a LegoLand Model Builder on Brothers Brick recently, he was explaining how they protect the bricks from UV damage by spraying a varnish or sealent over them. Perhaps they do the same for their underwater models, but they make sure that the water doesnt get polluted by chemicals.

I think its a great idea. Obviously having seen the damage that is caused you should do something small with Lego that is already old or that you do not want. Im sure you could BrickLink some used pieces quite cheaply. If you viewed it as you would end buying some decorations to go in the tank, then buying some Lego to use is not that bad an idea, and you get the fun out of design and build, and cleaning it! That little yellow submarine looks really cool. I think this aquarium decoration is a really cool idea, but im not sure your fish appreciated, he (she?) does not look very happy... I have to ask exactly what a 'breast pump' is?

But whats wrong with clubbing baby seals? Seriously, if you ask me, the Space Police Aliens seem to have better vehicles and lots more fun than the so called Space Police. So I think its a very equal theme.

The model looks stunning. Im not a Technic builder, but I can appreciate an excellent design, this project looks like a great deal of work, and I totally admire the way you have decided to share it.

These are all really nice to look at, my favourate is 'conflict', but i totally agree that 'the spine' shows a disturbing amount of patience! I like these on two levels, firstly that they are nice little creations, but on a second deeper level that whilst these are MiniFig representations of modern art, they work as 'Modern Art' on their own. One of the websites I came across when I first began to search for Lego on the net was Minifig Mueseum of Modern Art, it seems to have been ruined by advertising frames since I last browsed it, but I really think Lego is particulary expressive medium for abstract art sculpture. By building with Lego we all participate in a form of modern art, so to build with the aim of representing contemporary artwork, is a really interesting avenue of expression.

It has you know your a fan of lego when, but... you knew that there was a similar post on the site...

This all look really cool, you've got some great designs. About selling them though, technically you would be infringing the Star Wars copyright (the characters will be 'owned' by them), and possibly the Lego copyright (the MiniFig representation of the characters will probably be 'owned' by Lego) aswell. Im sure on a small scale you will be well under their radar so you would find no problems.

Whilst you are totally right that Lego markets certain sets for an adult audience, I think you wrong in that they are driven by the AFOL market. Im not sure how many people I know, but I have never met another adult who collects Lego in a face to face situation. Realisticly your AFOL is a very rare species in the wild of the real world. Admittidly the average AFOL spends a lot on thier hobby, but it is probably small change to Lego, when you compare it with what Parents spend on buying Lego for their kids.

My thoughts exactly. It has come as no surprise to me that these are likely to be the inferior quailty. Its not were they are manufactured that is the issue, there is no reason why the ingredients used to make plastic in China have to any worse than anywhere else in the world, its an issue of selection of the raw materials. Surely they do not save that much by using this different grade they have chosen for certain merchandise? I look forward to more reviews, so that I can make the choice and decide if I want to buy into this or not. Im dissapointed because I wanted them to live up to my expectations of the MiniFig should be like.

I totally agree with this. Possibly a subject like this will split between they young and the old on this site, because once you reach a certain age you start to worry about how kids are growing up. I dont have any kids yet, but I share a little of the worry that my brothers and sisters have with their kids, and a big worry is the 'I want it now' culture, which obviously has always been an issue for parents, but it has mutiplied since I (or my siblings) were demanding things in the 80's. I like to think of Lego as socially respondsible, as 'the right kind of toy' for kids to be playing with. Which brings me onto: I dont think the 'gambling expierence' is anything an 8-12 year old should be learning to enjoy. And lets remember that Lego is essentially a childrens toy. We as Adults buying these are the exception, the 'slightly unusual' part of the population, im not in any way saying that Adults should not enjoy a gamble, but I do not think that Lego should be getting involved in this type of marketing strategy.

I think Lego Indiana Jones was a great theme, I would love one more set.

not really...

In the UK it is not possible for anyone under the age of 18 to get a credit card, although with a adult guarantor a minor could enter into a Hire Purchase agreement. But it is quite clear that a Credit Card contract can not be entered into if the applucant is a minor.

cheers, I wish it was one of my old sets... I pay the premimum for being in my Dark Ages when Lego was releasing such interesting MiniFigs in the Studios and Adventurers Themes! This was worth every penny though.

Maybe they are worried a minor might get hold of this and MOC some kind of immitation firearm from the parts? Seriously, Amazon do not allow anyone under the age of 18 to place an order without 'supervision', so the whole statement (and price) is laughable!

This set was released in 2002, and was part of the Lego Studios Theme. It consists of 41 pieces and 2 MiniFigs, according to the BrickLink inventory. The front and back of the box. The front of the instructions, showing an alledged play feature. The back of the instructions, showing an alternative model, which is arguably better than the actual set... Inside the box... The pieces... Tan is one of my favourate colours, im sure the finger hinge will be usefull one day. As I only have a handfull of the old greys, the dark grey arches and slopes are not particulary valued by me, but if you did use those colours these are all really good pieces. Some interesting pieces. I really like the Modified Brick with Lion Head, and it is nice to have it in such a good colour as Tan. The Trans-Neon Green Spider is not rare, but its certainly interesting. The skull is 'glow in the dark', and only appears in this set, to be fair it glows very nicely in the dark. But I find it difficult to build in the dark, so im not sure how much use I will really get out of it. Still nice to know that it does glow if I need it to though! I bought this set for one reason: The undead Mummy. When it comes to the Undead MiniFig, this is as good as it gets for me. Im not knocking any of the Adventurers Mummy MiniFigs (which I also wish to possess), but they dont look like they've been dead for 5000 years. Starting at the top we have a faded and mottled headdress, a double sided head with bandages which can switch between awake and sleeping, the torso with old bandages, and great printed legs. Being 2002 there is no back printing, which is a shame because that would have really set this off perfectly. As you might guess I am very pleased with this. The second MiniFig is the old style skeleton. Having held one in my hands I much prefer the newer design. You might notice that the torso has started to yellow a little, this was a sealed box, and the other white pieces are perfect. The build is quick. And not particulary exciting. The spare pieces. The finished set. This is (or was) an impulse set, so its not fair to expect to much. The idea is (the instructions have a comic detailing this), that the Mummy goes wandering around, gets tired, then comes back to his chamber, to find a pesky skeleton stuck to the lid of his sleeping area... When the Mummy opens the lid, and the finger hinge is pushed open, the glow in the dark skull which is placed in the box created by the two tan panels falls out. So not only is the Mummy surprised by the skeleton, he gets a shock from the rolling skull... Great! This is why I honestly think that the alternative model is just as valid as the actual model... Anyway I did not buy the set for the model, I bought it for the Mummy MiniFig, and I am very pleased to have this in my collection.

I have a few sets which for some reason have meaning for me, which I built when I bought them and I cant see me dismantling anytime soon. The majority being the City construction sets from last year, im not sure if its because these sets turned me into a AFOL or if I really like them for what they are, but these are cherished in an irrational way. I have also the same feelings for Shangai Chase and Race for the Stolen Treasure, from the Indy line I just love the way they look. But everything else is parted out to my obsessive compulsive sorting system to be used for (generally unfinished) MOC. I often buy sets and not build them, viewing them as pieces, some sets I build 75% to expierence what the build looks like and then part them out, and others I build just to enjoy the process of following instructions, and then immediatly dismantle them. I value BrickLink, not just for the choice and availabilty, but also because your order comes ready sorted! Its great to open a parcel and all the parts have been segregated into relevant catagories, so much quicker to organise them. I have the same attitude to MiniFigs, they are just the raw materials for my 'playing with dolls' time! This reminds me of when my sisters first child had proper Lego (well before I was an AFOL). She is very organised, and at the start she dictated that sets can not be mixed up, each one was stored unbuilt seperatly, and play involved building them. It took a lot of persussion for her to accept that the point of Lego (she never played with it) for a child is to have lots of sets all mixed up in a random box, with the aim of making your own creations. I can understand that now as an adult you wish you had your childhood sets complete, but if you consider the enjoyment and play that you had as a child mixing them all up, is it such a problem to obtain the sets again now? Those years as a child playing with Lego are priceless, we can never 'buy' that time again, although we can buy the sets again if we wish.

I find it hard to choose, because nearly all themes have elements that I wish to use when I build. My main interest at the moment is Castle and Pirates, but I also really like City. But I also like Adventurers (for the MiniFigs), Indy, Atlantis, some Power Miners and Space Police, and im really looking forward to Prince of Persia. The only theme that I dont like is Agents, and I have not bought any Star Wars even though I like some of the sets, because I know that 'a few sets are never enough', and once you start buying its difficult to stop! So my favourate theme is deffinetly one of the 'evergreens', maybe Castle, might be Pirates, possibly City... it depends on how im feeling that day!