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  1. AFOLguy1970
    It is in the cart, but cannot get past checkout page or apply the VIP points I have saved up for 6 months. Lego really really needs to explore the concept of preorder.
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    4 minutes past midnight. Nothing yet, but the site is really slow, as if thousands of people are waiting for that moment............
  3. AFOLguy1970
    I would think that Voltron will get chosen if the licensing can work. In addition to that, the Vintage Tram and possibly the diner has a really good shot. Have we ever had three selected in a round?
  4. AFOLguy1970
    Some people were able to order one from Walmart. As for Lego outlets, it appears that it will not be released in the US either at online S&H or at Lego Stores until June 1. So those of us who plan on spending/earning VIP points have to wait until then.
  5. AFOLguy1970
    Given how Vortech appears in the game, he appears to be a more complex than average minifigure. The semi-transparent aspect of him would be a challenge to produce, and he would require a mold for the mask. Since Dimensions is winding down, Lego has probably determined that it simply would not be worth the cost of production just to appease a relatively smaller group of fans like us who would like to see him.
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    There have been some related threads regarding replacements and people being cut off for requesting too many. It would appear that Lego does somehow keep a record of how many times someone requests a replacement. It appears to be a certain number/pattern of parts requests that will get you flagged. Judging by those posts from Eurobricks and other sites, I am assuming Lego essentially looks at quantity rather than seeing it on a proportional basis to what you purchase. Consequently, that AFOL who buys hundreds of sets each year is more likely to encounter something than someone who just buys a few sets. As people collect, play, MOC, etc. and buy more sets, sooner or later a problem will be encountered. Sometimes it is a broken/defective part, and sometimes the part is simply missing. If the person who buys a ton of sets each year requests replacements for defects and missing parts, they will obviously hit that red flag number before the rest of us will and then they get the dreaded message from customer service that they have effectively been cut off. As a result, I have decided not to request replacements unless I there is no other choice. In January, a LBG 1x4 brick was missing from my Assembly Square. Thankfully, I had some and used one to fill it in. A parts request would better be used for a much rarer/unique part, which thankfully has not occurred in my set purchases. I guess you just have to pick your battles when it comes to this.
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    Probably some police and fire sets.........
  8. AFOLguy1970
    No Vortech? What a shame, I probably would have bought one. With no advertising at the moment (at least not where I live), and the slowly shrinking shelf space the physical stores, I would say this is it. Might have to get Chase McCain for my kid.
  9. AFOLguy1970
    I am going to have to go with "Fun in the Courtroom" simply for the fact I have been slowly working on a courthouse MOC for a while now. A judge, bailiff, attorneys, press, angry jurists, plaintiff and defendant would all be appreciated.
  10. AFOLguy1970
    I was reading a thread on Brickset about some people hoping for an early VIP release. Apparently, someone was told by a Lego Store employee that they typically do one production run on Ideas sets, and consequently, a higher demand would only mean they sell out faster. Disclaimer: I am not saying that they will repeat this with Saturn V, but I really would not assume they will be restocked either if they go out of stock within minutes as we have seen with many sets in recent times. Although the set is above $100, that does not necessarily mean demand is going to be low. In fact, this is just the kind of set that will attract non-Lego fans as well due to the subject nature. Preliminary talk suggests that this is something a whole lot of people want. This is a case where I really, really wish Lego would consider allowing a pre-order option for its VIP members. It would allow peace of mind for those of us who know we want one, and it could also give Lego some important data on how strong demand is. I have a feeling that June 1 is going to be something of a mini-Black Friday both online and at the stores. There are other sets being released that day, which will compound the rush. I would bet that this is going to transition from "add to cart" to "backorders accepted" to "out of stock" in a very rapid sequence. The only unknown variable is: did they do one production run, or will they do another when they see the demand for this? Anyway, if you are like me, the only two options are: order when it hits midnight June 1 in your country of origin, or get to the Lego store about an hour before opening. There will be "x" number of sets available, and you surely do not want to be the (x+1)th or higher person. Welcome to the Hunger Games, Lego style
  11. AFOLguy1970
    Brilliant details! The modular aspect of it works well to make it the desired size.
  12. AFOLguy1970
    Ordered sets for the May the Fourth promotion around 6:30 central time this morning. Both Y Wing and Yoda starfighter already on backorder. That did not take long.
  13. AFOLguy1970
    One of the best Lego sets ever. This is the only one I have ever built just one time and have never taken apart.
  14. AFOLguy1970
    I have yet to find a set pattern. One order from Denmark made it to Texas in less than a week. I was truly stunned! One item was ordered from France back in 2014. It has yet to arrive. A Lithuanian order took a little over a month with the delay being attributed to US Customs. A few orders have been placed from Germany. The shortest shipping time was about 10 days. Currently, I am waiting on another order from Germany placed on April 14. If May 14 rolls around with no package, I will probably contact the seller for the tracking number to try and figure out what is going on with it.
  15. AFOLguy1970
    Yes, there are technically two command module representations. One of the photos has the rocket on its side with the stages. In the foreground, the Lunar lander and splashdown command module are visible. The one mounted on the rocket appears to be plain white with no printing while the splashdown one is grey with printing. It makes sense considering that reentry can be very hard on paint.
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    It would not surprise me if they limited orders to one per customer/VIP number, at least at the beginning. When Assembly Square made its debut on January 1, there were lines at the Lego Store before it opened, and they did not even bother to put them on the shelves knowing they would sell out very quickly. They had them behind the counter and sold one to each customer in line until they ran out. Anyone who wants a Saturn V on Jun 1 should either place an online order as soon as it becomes available or plan on being in front of the Lego Store early before its opening. There is going to be a run on this thing, and we all know it. With that said, should someone be unable to purchase one before S&H goes to backorder or sold out and the Lego Store runs out, I have a feeling Lego is going to make more of these. I do not see a repeat of Research Institute or Mars Rover with this one. The outcry would be terrible indeed if they did only make one limited production run and this thing sold out before most people had a chance to eat breakfast. I suppose the Toys R Us inventory will last a little bit longer, because no doubt they will charge what we all thought this would cost
  17. AFOLguy1970
    I know in the US, tracking numbers are provided with most shipments. That can be very helpful in figuring out the location of your shipment. International shipments are much more tricky, at least for me. They range from getting here in 5 days from Denmark to never making it here at all. 2-3 weeks seems average, and some have been held up over a month thanks to US Customs. When ordering from overseas, I tend to make sure the shipments are insured as the chance of a package getting lost increases when more people have to be involved with it.
  18. AFOLguy1970
    June 1 happens to be my birthday-ha! I have a feeling S@H is going to crash at 11pm on the night of May 31--hopefully after I get my order in If that does not happen, then it is going to be a sick call to work the next morning to get to that Lego store when it opens up. I must have this. <<<-------Not something I say a whole lot Hard to tell whether or not these are printed parts or stickers, but it does appear they have avoided STAMPS either way. The presentation is excellent. You can display it in stages like they do at Johnson Space Center, or you can put the whole rocket together. Great also how they have two different capsules for display. The moon lander scene works well too. Not too crazy about not having full minifigs, but it is a minor thing. There is nothing I would change about that rocket. May is going to be a long month!
  19. AFOLguy1970
    With the June 1 release of the new Creator Carousel revealed yesterday, it should be soon that we finally get something on this. Supposedly, both sets will be released on the same day, which is just about a month away. I agree with Thorin that it likely would not be during the May the Fourth activities next week. So, anytime from today to Wednesday would seem like an opportune time.
  20. AFOLguy1970
    Looks nice! The brick built animals look good and the color scheme works well. I might have to consider this one, but Saturn V comes first!
  21. AFOLguy1970
    I think you are on the right track about reintroducing it in a Creator series, however most people are going to find $300-$500 for a megaset to be prohibitively expensive. It would be nice to have some kind of parts pack where you have those blues, greys, some logo parts, transparent yellows, and a minifig or two. Then, you could either do a 3 in 1 build with instructions or simply create something on your own. I do believe there is a market there. Not every spaceship has to be Star Wars either. If I remember correctly, Benny's spaceship set from the Lego Movie sold really well.
  22. AFOLguy1970
    I agree that it will probably follow more of the basic design since there are 800 fewer parts in it than the deluxe version. If the rumored prices are even near accurate, then I doubt they included the fuel tanks. If they are trying to cut down on piece count, they could also eliminate or make the stand very basic. Instead of having the rocket placed on the stand as in the presentation, it could be something like a small plate with room for a couple of astronaut minifigs, the Lunar Lander, and maybe a flag.
  23. AFOLguy1970
    It does appear noticeably different from the original design so far in both the lunar lander and the top portion of the rocket, especially the command module. Whether or not the changes are a good or bad thing depends on the final design reveal. Why they did the partial reveals is kind of puzzling to me as I do not remember any other Ideas project getting this type of tease, especially as we get close to the supposed launch date (pun intended). It would seem like it will be between $100-$200.
  24. AFOLguy1970
    According to the teaser image of the upper portion of the rocket, the capsule itself which held the three astronauts is basically a 2x2 in diameter at the base. Therefore it is definitely not in either minifig or microfig scale. My guess is they will do two or three minifigs to represent the crew. The original submission used two minifigs, so I guess we will find out soon what they decided to use in the final design.
  25. AFOLguy1970
    Highly visually appealing! The geometry works well with that clock. Lots of interest detail to go over--well done!
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