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  1. octavspot
    #14722, got it from the Lego store here in Toronto, Canada. Also, I have to say, I was pretty impressed/surprised that it's actually printed on the "plate" and not just a sticker
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    No worries, I'm sorry if my statement sounded a bit harsh - and you're right, these things do happen - As Alternator said, we'll probably have to wait a while and see who really got what since now it's quite the dust storm lol.
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    People here are voicing their concerns because others decided to cheat the system - You saying "that's how it is, that's capitalism, live with it" is exactly what's wrong with capitalism in the first place - one individual gets everything while others get nothing. You're obviously entitled to your opinion, as is everyone else, but it's this kind of mentality that has caused so much misery with this set (and others like it). Also, as a fellow Technic fan, I imagine you build and play with Lego Technic, which makes it more than just a toy, but a hobby, a passion. And considering this set, even when new, wasn't particularly cheap (I paid $289 CAD for it when I bought it from the Lego store in Toronto) - that's a substantial amount of money which I work very hard for, much like a lot of other people here on eurobricks. So I can certainly sympathize with those who've lost that money AND the set they paid for - it's easy to say "I'd get over it quick" since you already have your set, but what if that was your money gone, because several individuals decided to be selfish and take more for themselves?
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    I haven't checked Sherway at all tbh... and no, they don't sell sets at the Discovery centre, though it would be really cool if they did - maybe call Fairview Mall in Toronto and see if the last remaining 41999 is still there? Highly unlikely, but it's worth a try... Good point(s). And I'm not a parent, but I'm sure I'd feel the same way as you - arguably also the reason why TLG didn't implement any 1/1 set limit (and because, either way, they still get the money, doesn't matter whose it is).
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    Fairview Mall in Toronto.
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    Like Blackbird said earlier, I don't think either TLG or good portion of the Lego community saw just how much drama this set would stir. Or maybe they did, I don't know. However. TLG was conscious of the fact that at only 20,000 units, there would be a bit of a scuffle on who got them first, so they should of simply capped the buying limit to one 41999 set per person. I imagine there would've been an uproar if TLG decided to do that, since I understand some people make a living from selling Lego sets. That said, it isn't fair to every other Technic fan who appreciates the play and emotional value of this set who's realized they can't get it anymore - simply because one person decided to hoard several copies for themselves or their business. I feel fortunate to of gotten mine just yesterday, after I called the Lego store near me and placed it on hold for me to pick it up. They had nine (9) in stock yesterday morning. By the time I arrived at the store around 4:30 in the afternoon (since I had to go to work) there were two left - the one I kept on hold, and another on the store shelf (ironically, right beside 9398). While chatting with the cashier, he told me someone had bought four (4) 41999's just two hours before I showed up to pick mine up. I'm sorry, but someone forking out $1,120 (est.) to turn a profit and rob everyone else of the chance to have this set is just plain wrong. And while I cannot verify if the cashier was 100% telling the truth, I still believe someone is capable enough of such a thing, given the mass mania surrounding 41999. But hey, those are the ropes I guess...
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    I'm sure someone's gonna try that in the near future (and likely get caught lol) seeing how the value of this set went from exclusively ridiculous to ludicrously expensive in less than two days...
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    Thanks! Yeah, the back end was a bit "nude" lol...
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    Thanks! Majority of the fundamental parts are indeed from the 599 GTB Fiorano set - gears, motors, suspension, etc are all extra.
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    Thanks for all the nice comments guys, much appreciated! Glad you liked it! Thanks! Yeah, I can't wait to get started on the 458... been itching to build a Ferrari again for months...
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    Fantastic use of Technic elements to get that "nose" shape right - and I agree, the interior is just beautiful... great job all around! :D she looks fast!
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    Wow... fantastic work Captain! I personally love the robot... I can just picture a full-sized live version of it clunking from left to right... awesome.
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    As an example of one of my earliest efforts of large-scale Technic projects, I thought I'd share this here - my (now dismantled) Ferrari FF. After scrapping my 599 Ferrari a couple of years ago, I long pondered about what I should rebuild it into. That is, until I found out about arguably the most unusual Ferrari of them all... the FF. I loved it. So, I had to build it. Ferrari FF by Octav_spot, on Flickr I have to say, the cable Technic parts came in handy to emulate the FF's curvy shape... I just wish I had more of them. FF Profile 3 by Octav_spot, on Flickr Since, y'know - it looks kinda naked... FF Headlamps by Octav_spot, on Flickr I'd spent hours on the FF's front-end - so, as a result, it was my favorite part of the whole car - If I stared hard enough at it, I could almost look past the gaps in the fenders and see the FF's sloping LEDs... FF Profile 2 by Octav_spot, on Flickr All in all, I was fairly pleased with this MOC. It had all-wheel-drive (albeit, via two separate XL motors, one in front, one in back) and despite its size, it was relatively light. And even though the FF is all but gone now, it was enough to get me thinking about possibly trying my hand at the stunningly-beautiful 458 Italia... Anyway, Enjoy! :D
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    Thanks! Well, I tried some sort of covers for the wheels but it looked kinda funny with them, since they're low-profile tires - so I went with a 3-pin "spoke". My Rolls has wheels in the same size as the Hearse's, but the rim is smaller and tire is thicker - it currently has the "hubcaps" on all four wheels :D
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    Thanks! Well, I had started building it around early November last year - none of the features like the working engines, Yamato cannon and lights were really planned either, they all just kinda grew into it - In short, I think it took me about 8 months or so - that's partly due to a busy work schedule and because I kept adding features to it, but then again, I'm glad I spent more time making them work in the first place. It's funny to prank my friends with it though lol, since nobody realizes it's remote-control (or powered) - they just jump back when I fire the "Yamato cannon" haha -
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    Thanks guys! - Funny thing is, even though she was creeped out by it, she kept following it around - never seen a cat do that before haha. Yeah, I'm definitely excited to finishing off the Rolls, feels like it's taking me forever to get it done -
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    Thanks for the kind words ladies and gents! - and, good news, the video of the Battlecruiser is ready (those who want to see the functional features, you can skip ahead to 2:56) Edit: For some reason, I can't seem to be able to directly embed the video, but to view it on youtube :)
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    ^ I wonder that too. And I'm sorry to regurgitate the same question that's being asked over and over again, but how does one order the 41999? will it appear on Lego's Shop at Home site for a brief period of time? is there a specific criteria you must meet in order to purchase this set? And since I'm in Canada, is it even possible to order it from here? Additional info would be much appreciated!
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    I absolutely love the design/paint scheme on this set - Congrats once again to rm8! - Now, I do apologize in advance that I've jumped onto this discussion so late in the game, but is it still possible to get 41999? I've read 20,000 sets will be shipped world-wide - or is it all too late...?
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    I wonder if the 42009 Mobile Crane will appear here in Canada - been waiting for that set too long - I hope it does... Thanks for posting this though!
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    I was just gonna say! lol - imagine all the lives that could be saved if we had something like this!
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    This is a bit of an older MOC I did last Halloween - (it's long scrapped now) but I thought I'd share this here as well - especially for those with a small taste of the macabre. Just after building Lego's Vampyre Hearse, a new, slightly-morbid-yet-cool idea spawned in my mind; what if I build a bigger, RC version of this? At first, I wasn't quite sure what it'll end up looking like, since I couldn't figure out what to model it after - a Cadillac? a Rolls-Royce? a Lincoln? - so, I went with all three - sort of, lol. Hearse Front by Octav_spot, on Flickr What's interesting is that the headlamps are actually yellow elements, but mixed together with the blue from the LED's, it came out green. I liked the look so much, I kept it as is. Hearse Rear by Octav_spot, on Flickr The side-lamps idea came to me in the last moment - I wish I'd of made them look closer to actual lanterns (since that's what original hearse carriages had.) To my surprise, the light came out looking almost purple, which seemed strikingly accurate. Hearse Profile by Octav_spot, on Flickr Two Hearses by Octav_spot, on Flickr Just the V8 engine itself was literally half the Vampyre Hearse. I laughed. Hearse Speed by Octav_spot, on Flickr To see it in motion, here's the video. I thought the reaction from my cat was pretty funny, so I kept it in the clip Currently working on an actual Rolls Royce... just haven't decided what model year yet... In any case, enjoy!
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    Thanks! Nah, just standard Lego LED's. Bought a bunch a few years ago and been using them since - they're pretty expensive though, which is why I'll likely switch over to third party LED's in the future. And yes, the lights are hidden in the corners just behind the turbines :D - got the idea from my computer's cooling fans, since they got LED's behind them - I thought, 'hey, why not?' lol. Yeah, the grey was kinda tricky in certain places, and I could certainly use more of it lol. I also understand your concern - I remember you pointed it out to me at the picnic as well. And you're technically correct; however, this falls into the same scenario as something like the "General Lee" 69' Charger from Dukes of Hazzard (albeit more known than Starcraft) - or the "hammerhead" insignia that appears repeatedly in "Pink Floyd The Wall" film. To those who don't know of the TV series/movie/characters, etc, such things come off as offensive, but then again, there are those who still want and appreciate specific details, regardless of their real background. I get it though, in some cases, it's just not worth the risk... That said, the whole colour scheme is coming off anyway - And since I imagine I won't be scrapping this BC for a very long time, I plan to turn it into the Aleksander, the UED's (United Earth Directorate) flagship, another iconic BC in the Brood War storyline. Ps. If you guys had the time/idea/parts to build a Starcraft unit, what would you build?
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    Hey guys - thought I'd share my Starcraft Terran Battlecruiser "Norad II" MOC - I thought I'd give the BC another try, simply because it's always been my favourite unit from the SC universe. So, here goes: Terran Battlecruiser "Snout" by Octav_spot, on Flickr Ah yes... the "snot". Those familiar with the original SC cinematics, you may remember the angular nose of the BC as an iconic (and somewhat ominous) visual characteristic. Terran Battlecruiser Side by Octav_spot, on Flickr With my earlier efforts of rendering the BC, I tried to keep it closely familiar to the original SC version - this time, I kept to the same idea, albeit with a few aesthetics borrowed from the SC II version of the BC. Now, a bit of background on Norad II. In the SC universe, it is the Terran Confederacy flagship of General Edmund Duke, (hence the flag) - the ship appears several times as a playable unit throughout the SC I and Brood War campaigns. I chose Norad II, because it was an important catalyst to several events that take place early in the SC storyline, and symbolized the fall of the Terran Confederacy's empire. And, even though technically, in the game Norad II is Teal (light olive green) I chose blue, since I thought it looked better with it. Terran Battlecruiser Profile 2 by Octav_spot, on Flickr Terran Battlecruiser Rear by Octav_spot, on Flickr Terran Battlecruiser Engines by Octav_spot, on Flickr As you can hopefully tell in the last photo, I've added some functionality to it, simply because I didn't want a completely stationary model. It features spinning turbines, a "functioning" Yamato cannon (the BC's greatest weapon) and "working" atmospheric thrusters. I'm still putting together a video demonstrating all these features, so look out for it soon! ;) In any case, enjoy, feedback is welcome, looking forward to connecting to any Starcraft fans here on eurobricks! :)
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    That's a good idea - certainly saves me a lot of money. But I think I've decided. I'm gonna get the full set - I like the detailed figures and other stuff it comes with, plus, I can always use more track. The thought of PF-ing the Constitution and re-creating a wild west chase sequence is really exciting. That's not to say that I will, eventually get my hands on an Emerald Night someday :D...
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