Non Technic LEGO

[mr_fibuli]

Jobbo said:

I've just ordered the Yellow Submarine from Lego's online shop. Had to add a Mixel to qualify for free delivery. I thought I might qualify for double VIP points since it's still October but I'm pretty sure I won't get them.

My last order I added a single technic pin for 5p to take me over the £50 - the pin came separately about a week later, in a sealed plastic bag, inside a large padded envelope, and delivered by courier.

[Stig]

Rick_1138 said:

esuuv said:

I don't think you can (posting rules) and this thread will turn into a selling thread when thats really not the point.

Selling lego on Ebay is pretty straightforward and you'll easy get the prices being asked.

If needs be, i'll remove the post, id had a few bits up before, not for sale as such but some folk had PM's interest and i just anted to offer folk first refusal is all.

If its inappropriate, ill take it down upon request

Actually you can't (see rules of posting) - have removed the post for you

[kev1974]

I was hoping for something good from the new "Flagship" lego store opening in Leicester Square next week, like a giveaway of the London Bus again or a lego telephone box or something like that, but no ... it sounds like all they will be giving away is the Lester minifig (bowler hat and wearing a union jack) and even that is dependent on you winning on a scratchcard, which you'll only get if you spend £55 or more.

Poor show, Lego Group. I'd have happily spent hundreds of pounds next week if it got me some cheapo but unique-ish freebie, but just a "chance" at a minifig, that's way too tight. Order can wait until the next double VIP promo and they can spend their money on shipping it to my door while they're at it too.

[Spanna]

BlueMR2 said:

Spanna said:

My 7 year old has gone off Lego other than the video games

Was looking forward to getting those Adventure Time sets, similar in style to the Minecraft stuff and we had tons of fun with those.

There are 2 Adventure Time Dimensions sets.

Maybe they can inspire some interest in the Adventure Time set next year.

Oh they're ordered!

He's all motorbikes and video games at the minute, throws his PW50 around a field with no fear. I'll have to stick to a few cool sets for myself on the sly.

[BlueMR2]

Spanna said:

BlueMR2 said:

Spanna said:

My 7 year old has gone off Lego other than the video games

Was looking forward to getting those Adventure Time sets, similar in style to the Minecraft stuff and we had tons of fun with those.

There are 2 Adventure Time Dimensions sets.

Maybe they can inspire some interest in the Adventure Time set next year.

Oh they're ordered!

He's all motorbikes and video games at the minute, throws his PW50 around a field with no fear. I'll have to stick to a few cool sets for myself on the sly.

Sounds like there is a new Technic BMW motorbike due out shortly, might pique his interest.

[BlueMR2]

kev1974 said:

I was hoping for something good from the new "Flagship" lego store opening in Leicester Square next week, like a giveaway of the London Bus again or a lego telephone box or something like that, but no ... it sounds like all they will be giving away is the Lester minifig (bowler hat and wearing a union jack) and even that is dependent on you winning on a scratchcard, which you'll only get if you spend £55 or more.

Poor show, Lego Group. I'd have happily spent hundreds of pounds next week if it got me some cheapo but unique-ish freebie, but just a "chance" at a minifig, that's way too tight. Order can wait until the next double VIP promo and they can spend their money on shipping it to my door while they're at it too.

You can get a little LEGO Store if you spend £125+.

[Murph7355]

My 4yr old being into Lego and absolutely loving Thunderbirds gave me an idea for Christmas...browsing on here gave me the Ideas section of Lego's site and a bit of insight into Bricklink...then far too much time and money later I ended up with this (some of the shots I'd attached the tail on back to front).













I don't think it's possible/couldn't find a way to see build instructions on the Ideas site, so reverse engineered it from pictures. Hence it's by no means an exact replica of anything. Plus Lego no longer do/may never have done some of the bricks on the Ideas one (especially colour wise), so there's a hefty degree of artistic license. But I think my lad will like it

[richtea78]

If he doesn't, sod him, I'll have it, it looks fantastic

[Lurking Lawyer]

I agree - excellent work!

[SydneyBridge]

Excellent work
Lego/mega bloks have never done anything thunderbirds
Tracy island next...

[Murph7355]

Thanks guys.

Hopefully the Ideas set will get the go ahead as it's crying out for it really.

I have a Thunderbird 1 ready to roll in Lego Digital Designer. If I can bear running the Bricklink gauntlet again that might be his birthday present sorted in April This was over 1,050 bricks so a Tracy Island might be a longer term project

(If anyone wants the LDD file then I'd be happy to send it if you PM me. It's far from perfect and not "optimised", but it may give a start).

[cliffe_mafia]

Superb Murph, very impressive

[SydneyBridge]

Just reading about the new architecture London skyline set.. love it

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2016/11/17/lego-arch...

[slipstream 1985]

few new additions. bought my first lego in 20 years. One thing iv noticed is how sharp all the edges are now compared to my old stuff which has had years of being churned in a box and uses.







had to move the firestation to make space for the trainstation. space is limiting now and i may have to redesign the city or move it from my windowsill to the loft but i like it being on show in the living room.





a wee custom level crossing which il have to order few more parts for

[BlueMR2]

SydneyBridge said:

Just reading about the new architecture London skyline set.. love it

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2016/11/17/lego-arch...

I have a couple of these, not built one yet but they look good in the flesh.

[Steve Evil]

Quick question I'm hoping someone can answer, just building the Rogue One Krennic's shuttle model at the moment, but I've seen this method on other kits. You'll be building up something on the inside and they'll give you a piece to use (in this case a pastel blue) that won't seen anywhere else on the model, making a lovely pattern on the inside with various other colours, but you then stick a blanking plate over it and it's never seen again. Why do they do this?

My thoughts are A) it's a big inside joke there to use obscure bricks that aren't visible on the finished kit. B) it makes that one piece easier to find amongst the others. C) they've got a lot of old weird colour bricks that won't be used elsewhere, so are just looking for anywhere to use them up.

Be interested if there's an official line on it though.

[kev1974]

SydneyBridge said:

Just reading about the new architecture London skyline set.. love it

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2016/11/17/lego-arch...

Picked one up at the new Lego Shop last week, looks brilliant.

[AndyWoodall]

Steve Evil said:

Quick question I'm hoping someone can answer, just building the Rogue One Krennic's shuttle model at the moment, but I've seen this method on other kits. You'll be building up something on the inside and they'll give you a piece to use (in this case a pastel blue) that won't seen anywhere else on the model, making a lovely pattern on the inside with various other colours, but you then stick a blanking plate over it and it's never seen again. Why do they do this?

My thoughts are A) it's a big inside joke there to use obscure bricks that aren't visible on the finished kit. B) it makes that one piece easier to find amongst the others. C) they've got a lot of old weird colour bricks that won't be used elsewhere, so are just looking for anywhere to use them up.

Be interested if there's an official line on it though.

I've always assumed it was C, a logistics thing. I'd imagine the quantities ebb and flow so sometimes you see some random colours, then another time something else totally random.

I'd very much like to know the answer officially.

[ColinM]

Steve Evil said:

Quick question I'm hoping someone can answer, just building the Rogue One Krennic's shuttle model at the moment, but I've seen this method on other kits. You'll be building up something on the inside and they'll give you a piece to use (in this case a pastel blue) that won't seen anywhere else on the model, making a lovely pattern on the inside with various other colours, but you then stick a blanking plate over it and it's never seen again. Why do they do this?

My thoughts are A) it's a big inside joke there to use obscure bricks that aren't visible on the finished kit. B) it makes that one piece easier to find amongst the others. C) they've got a lot of old weird colour bricks that won't be used elsewhere, so are just looking for anywhere to use them up.

Be interested if there's an official line on it though.

I am pretty sure the answer is B. They have also started doing it on recent Technic sets where you can see the whacky colour on the finished model, mainly yellow and red axles. That's called "colour vomit"

[Lurking Lawyer]

Looks like there will be a handful of discounted items at, shop.lego.com on Friday. The two that are most likely to be of interest are the VW Camper Van and the UCS TIE Fighter. 20% off, I think.

11% cashback through Quidco too.