The lego trains stuff is interesting, but the range is confusing.
Apparently there are three different power systems, only one of which is current. Then there is powered 9V track (which is discontinued), unpowered track, and flexible track, all of which are (fortunately) the same gauge. The only actual train they have for sale is horribly expensive and doesn't come with a motor.
I think they may be in the middle of a range revamp, which is annoying because it means that stuff from eBay is likely to be only semi-compatible with the new stuff.
The lego trains stuff is interesting, but the range is confusing.
Apparently there are three different power systems, only one of which is current. Then there is powered 9V track (which is discontinued), unpowered track, and flexible track, all of which are (fortunately) the same gauge. The only actual train they have for sale is horribly expensive and doesn't come with a motor.
I think they may be in the middle of a range revamp, which is annoying because it means that stuff from eBay is likely to be only semi-compatible with the new stuff.
EDIT: There are spy shots of new stuff, like this: [url]
Which looks good, but expensive. I don't think I could swing that with my fiancee
Aww man, why did they have to change it?
The new track looks identical to the stuff I have (except mine is powered and has metal on the top of the rails). The old stuff they've been using since the early '90s should work fine with the new track.
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Did you guys ever remove the saddle from the horse?
It looked so empty. I wish they had a fill piece for the poor horses.
Sometimes I had my dudes riding the horse around bareback. Looked kinda weird how they were just standing, hip deep in horseflesh. You could fill in the horse with some 1/3 bricks and a smooth one on top to make it "complete".
So guess who got their 30 pounds of LEGO in the mail today, complete with Mindstorms robot and a few Bioncle (yes yes I know, I was young and foolish...) figures?
'cause I'll tell you who did. I did! Pics incoming when my cameraphone gets all charged up.
So guess who got their 30 pounds of LEGO in the mail today, complete with Mindstorms robot and a few Bioncle (yes yes I know, I was young and foolish...) figures?
'cause I'll tell you who did. I did! Pics incoming when my cameraphone gets all charged up.
Jealoussssssss
Kirbith won't let me have any. She says I have a obsessive compulsive personality.
I'm waiting for the Prince of Persia kits to come out so I can finish up my African Campaign scene. I've bought a bunch of Toy Story green army men kits and swapped out the heads and hands with ones from rebel troopers.
The lego trains stuff is interesting, but the range is confusing.
Apparently there are three different power systems, only one of which is current. Then there is powered 9V track (which is discontinued), unpowered track, and flexible track, all of which are (fortunately) the same gauge. The only actual train they have for sale is horribly expensive and doesn't come with a motor.
I think they may be in the middle of a range revamp, which is annoying because it means that stuff from eBay is likely to be only semi-compatible with the new stuff.
EDIT: There are spy shots of new stuff, like this: [url]
Which looks good, but expensive. I don't think I could swing that with my fiancee
Aww man, why did they have to change it?
The new track looks identical to the stuff I have (except mine is powered and has metal on the top of the rails). The old stuff they've been using since the early '90s should work fine with the new track.
As far as I can tell the various track types are compatible, but the different power systems aren't. This basically means that the 9V stuff will be really awkward to use with the new (or old) because you need a complete loop of powered rail.
Lego trains were something I always wish I had gotten into (lord knows I've played far too much Transport Tycoon), but they were always so expensive.
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edited January 2010
Say, ordering your models from that Lego Builder site seems to be rather expensive, isn't it? Looks like you have to pay €7 (and similar prices in other currencies) just for shipping, while the actual parts seem to cost about the same (maybe slightly higher) as you'd have to pay normaly. Do the shipping costs go up if I order large models, or a larger number? And are there maybe any cheaper alternatives to get the parts that I need/want?
I finally finished modeling on of the MechWarrior mechs in Lego form in the Digital Designer. It came out really well, so I went to see how much it would cost to order.
I finally finished modeling on of the MechWarrior mechs in Lego form in the Digital Designer. It came out really well, so I went to see how much it would cost to order.
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What is up with that guy bottom left?
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It looked so empty. I wish they had a fill piece for the poor horses.
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That is so cool.
Yeah they did look a bit weird. Big ol' rectangle chopped out of their middle.
Still better than the anorexic Playmobil horses though.
But....they did have a fill piece. A 2x1 piece in the same colour is what I always used.
Some sets even included one, a 2x1 brick and 2x1 plate/smooth plate.
Hmm I always thought I just got extra pieces.
Though that did happen sometimes. Especially with the "jewel" looking pieces. Loved days like that.
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Do I wanna spend 100 bucks on it...y/n....
What a silly question. Space. Monorail.
Also, a quick check of bricklink shows it priced much higher.
Yes!!!
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But Main Street's still all cracked and broken!
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Apparently there are three different power systems, only one of which is current. Then there is powered 9V track (which is discontinued), unpowered track, and flexible track, all of which are (fortunately) the same gauge. The only actual train they have for sale is horribly expensive and doesn't come with a motor.
I think they may be in the middle of a range revamp, which is annoying because it means that stuff from eBay is likely to be only semi-compatible with the new stuff.
EDIT: There are spy shots of new stuff, like this: http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/7939_Cargo_Train
Which looks good, but expensive. I don't think I could swing that with my fiancee
EDIT the second: http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/7938_TBA is cheaper.
Hell the MSRP for that set was higher then $100, back in 1987!
BUY IT!
Edit: I have this set. It's awesome. BUY IT!
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About how much would I expect from a pound? I see various auctions listed as "10 pounds" "30 pounds" etc.
How/do you guys clean the bricks, water+soup?
I saw someone mention other imitations mixed in with LEGO bricks, does this occur often? I hope that's the only "scam" I'd have to look out for.
Lego soup might be dangerous for your teeth.
Aww man, why did they have to change it?
The new track looks identical to the stuff I have (except mine is powered and has metal on the top of the rails). The old stuff they've been using since the early '90s should work fine with the new track.
C&C Mammoth Tank
Wardoll Powersuit
Various 40K lego
Making the Wehrmacht look cute
Original mech
Some other good ones:
Large scale ATAP - http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=294553
Sherman tank - http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=8470
IG2000 - http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=363320
Gunstar - http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=35803
And if you're into battletech or star trek, this site has a lot of good models - http://www.brickcommander.com/
Sometimes I had my dudes riding the horse around bareback. Looked kinda weird how they were just standing, hip deep in horseflesh. You could fill in the horse with some 1/3 bricks and a smooth one on top to make it "complete".
'cause I'll tell you who did. I did! Pics incoming when my cameraphone gets all charged up.
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Jealoussssssss
Kirbith won't let me have any. She says I have a obsessive compulsive personality.
No awesome super mechs for me.
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Does it float?
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Ooh, I forgot all about the cannons that fire. The "cannonballs" were probably the pieces we lost the most.
Three sets I want:
Medieval Market Village
Troll's Mountain Fortress
That Flagship
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$230!
Fuck that. I am displeased.
Screenshots.