Collecting - Brickset http://www.bricksetforum.com/categories/collecting/feed.rss Sat, 25 May 2013 08:32:29 +0000 Collecting - Brickset en-CA Lego Batman Movie on Blu-Ray & DVD w/exclusive Clark Kent Minifigure http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/9026/lego-batman-movie-on-blu-ray-dvd-wexclusive-clark-kent-minifigure Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:32:33 +0000 Collecting Decker 9026@/discussions
http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=10&itemid=19816

Decker]]> latest on Jabba Palace discontinued? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10383/latest-on-jabba-palace-discontinued Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:02:06 +0000 Collecting mrseatle 10383@/discussions
Anyone know if its true or not that Jabbas Palace is dincontinued due to Muslim complaints that its offensive?]]> New Star Wars Set? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10621/new-star-wars-set Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:06 +0000 Collecting StarWars007 10621@/discussions
https://www.gameinformer.com/blogs/editors/b/gireiner_blog/archive/2013/05/17/a-lego-set-unlike-any-other.aspx]]> Mr. Gold hunt thread http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10289/mr-gold-hunt-thread Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:54:11 +0000 Collecting Jonn420 10289@/discussions

According to Ebay and this site there should be 4991 left be found, and they are in Germany and Usa.

Also a poster here mentioned his was found on an isle display instead of a box.

Untill Lego goes live with its Mr. Gold tracking site, this thread might be helpfull.

Good Hunting Collectors!]]> No more Super Heroes sets the rest of the year? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10683/no-more-super-heroes-sets-the-rest-of-the-year Wed, 22 May 2013 16:41:48 +0000 Collecting prevere 10683@/discussions
I'm hoping there are some surprise sets in waiting for the fall. ]]> Captain Shield Lego Kit (US Bank) http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10704/captain-shield-lego-kit-us-bank Fri, 24 May 2013 05:22:44 +0000 Collecting thebrucelee 10704@/discussions Does anyone have info on the following kit?
http://shop.usbank.com/usbank-09-giveaways.asp?id=1257563
Does it come in a poly-bag or box?
Is it all Lego? I'm interested in the cape element if it is.
Lego product number, is there one?
I have not seen this on Peeron or brickset.
I've seen company promotional/logo sets before. This US Bank one seems to be under the radar.
Is anyone else interested in it or has more info on the packaging?
Thanks!
]]> 10222 Winter village Post is alleged to have been retired? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/9404/10222-winter-village-post-is-alleged-to-have-been-retired Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:31:49 +0000 Collecting MrBerre 9404@/discussions
http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47763679&postcount=7050
On a related note, the staff did confirm that Winter Post Office is officially retired.
]]> Kinda disapointed with new Medusa CMF http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10681/kinda-disapointed-with-new-medusa-cmf Wed, 22 May 2013 15:20:14 +0000 Collecting chuxtoybox 10681@/discussions Iron man sets contra movies http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10652/iron-man-sets-contra-movies Mon, 20 May 2013 06:48:18 +0000 Collecting icey117 10652@/discussions
76006 Extremis Sea Port Battle
- Where did that boat come from? It match 0%!
- The Warmachine, yes, but should it be iron patriot coloured?
- Adran wasn't even close to that scene!

76007: Malibu Mansion Attack
- The Mandarin? Not even close to that action-scene!
- grey skinned extrimis soldier? Orange w red eyes would suit the movie.

76008-1: Iron Man vs. The Mandarin: Ultimate Showdown
- firstly, what showdown? Ultimate? I know they cant make a LEGO set of the "showdown" they did have (hmph, hmph, would not be decent) but this is nowhere in the story.
- secondly that robot is pure imagination too.
- if it was THAT showdown, the suit didn't arrive till later. He had his hobby made things-gadgets on.

As we talked about during a simlar talk about THE HOBBIT sets the sets are designed in an early stage of the movie. But either the script wasn't done at all OR Marvel didn't give any bones away, LEGO has guessed or worked in blindness. Either way - I hope LEGO gets dicount on this licencedeal. They sure deserves it!]]> Cleaning Lego http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/69/cleaning-lego Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:30:41 +0000 Collecting Rainstorm26 69@/discussions Ideas for the Next License http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/4366/ideas-for-the-next-license Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:50:54 +0000 Collecting legos4ever 4366@/discussions LEGO Heads - Solid, Hollow & Recessed Replacements!! http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/1370/lego-heads-solid-hollow-recessed-replacements Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:53:54 +0000 Collecting collect_that 1370@/discussions
Would this bother anyone else? And would it be viewed as not 100% complete to use another stud type?? ]]> Game over for LEGO Games http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10359/game-over-for-lego-games Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:54:41 +0000 Collecting prevere 10359@/discussions
I didn't care for the games much. But ... I did love parting these out as they were an excellent source for bricks, slopes and some baseplates. And I thought the microfigs were cute.

http://allaboutbricks.blogspot.com/2013/04/breaking-news-lego-games-cancelled.html
]]> Galaxy squad: one off, or (semi)-lasting theme? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10372/galaxy-squad-one-off-or-semi-lasting-theme Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:01:21 +0000 Collecting VadimD 10372@/discussions
Now I wonder if this will be a one off range of sets (like monster hunters, Dino's,...) or a more lasting theme with new releases in 2014 and beyond. Past Lego space themes have been more one offs (alien conquest), so I fear for galaxy squad. Will it depend on the success of the theme whether TLG decides to build on it or would they have decided by now to stop at one series (could be the decision is already made, I can imagine it takes a year or more to design a whole range, so they would have to decide well in advance to go for more than one series).]]> Castle mini-site is up http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10673/castle-mini-site-is-up Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:14 +0000 Collecting CM4S 10673@/discussions http://www.lego.com/en-us/Castle?domainredir=castle.lego.com

Fun little game with annoying music.

-Sci]]> Flesh tone versus classic yellow faces http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/193/flesh-tone-versus-classic-yellow-faces Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:01:09 +0000 Collecting kor 193@/discussions
When the flesh color first came out I HATED them. It didn't matter how cool the minifigs looked I sold them all and kept the pieces out of the sets.

Now that I'm used to them I actually don't mind the fleshies. In fact, I really like many of them. Just wondering if anyone else has "come around".]]> Series 10 CMF http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/9581/series-10-cmf Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:44:55 +0000 Collecting teamladd 9581@/discussions
Was just looking over at argos.co.uk and cam across this image. Has anyone else seen it yet?

It looks like the golden minifigure is unique.

Cheers,
Jon

image]]> Best pre-order item in UK For Marvel LEGO Superheroes http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10669/best-pre-order-item-in-uk-for-marvel-lego-superheroes Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:27 +0000 Collecting FoxyA19 10669@/discussions Does anyone know what the best pre-order item is in the UK for the new lego marvel game if any?]]> Castle Polys http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10665/castle-polys Tue, 21 May 2013 00:29:22 +0000 Collecting Dread_Pirate 10665@/discussions
]]> Iron Patriot http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10390/iron-patriot Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:56:30 +0000 Collecting Geddes 10390@/discussions http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=201539

]]> Do you have a system on how you buy your legos that are discontinued? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10654/do-you-have-a-system-on-how-you-buy-your-legos-that-are-discontinued Mon, 20 May 2013 13:26:25 +0000 Collecting OldLego 10654@/discussions
I've of course scoured ebay for my technic and Star Wars UCS models...and even bought one off of ebay. That being said, I've also been looking at Bricklink recently. The prices I see there...are usually better than Ebay and it looks like much wider selection and control over things such as box and instruction conditions.

When there is just one thing I'm focussing on...I would think simple...look on ebay for that item...check bricklink...buy the better deal.

When I'm just looking...I was thinking something pops up on ebay I like...I think use bricklink as well to maybe get a higher quality item if available.

For you real collectors...do you have a "process" you follow?

I've also started at least looking at Craigslist...and looking for garage sales/yard sales on weekends.

Thanks for any advice you have...I'll be around for a while...

chuck]]> There seems to be an inconsistency in the design of CMFs http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10649/there-seems-to-be-an-inconsistency-in-the-design-of-cmfs Sun, 19 May 2013 20:35:39 +0000 Collecting chuxtoybox 10649@/discussions New licences? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10646/new-licences Sun, 19 May 2013 17:59:26 +0000 Collecting FoxyA19 10646@/discussions Apologises if this thread has already been created, I was just wondering which new licenses and sets would you like Lego to release. I personally would like to see an Assassins Creed one...]]> Marvel Visual Dictionary http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10644/marvel-visual-dictionary Sun, 19 May 2013 16:06:23 +0000 Collecting FoxyA19 10644@/discussions Collecting every minifigure of a specific line. http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10240/collecting-every-minifigure-of-a-specific-line Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:35:58 +0000 Collecting chuxtoybox 10240@/discussions Greatest Minifig of all time? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/1794/greatest-minifig-of-all-time Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:11:49 +0000 Collecting georgebjones 1794@/discussions 4184 Black Pearl set, and @sidersdd still dripping photos from this discussion: http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/1792/black-pearl-4184-minifigs#Item_3. What is/are your G.O.A.T. minifig choices?

I know there are those who love the classics, and others who lean toward the modern. There is the whole yellow vs. flesh debate as well. But ignoring those points, of all the figs TLG has ever produced, which would be up at the top of the list?

It is very hard for me to decide. I lean toward the more modern figures because of the creativity and diversity and detail that is put into them. The more classic figures look a little too simplistic for the most part. I must say, though that the Davy Jones is right near the top. He has a completely new and unique beard/octupus, and crab claw hand, plus a peg leg in a new color and a hat that is a different color but same mold as Blackbeard.

Here are some qualities that will automatically propel a fig toward the top of the list:
Detail - things like leg printing, arm printing, creative designs/colors, etc.
Uniqueness - Unique molds/parts only used in that figure.
Versatility - can parts of the figure be used in other figures well, can other figures' accessories be used with this figure and look good?
Backstory - is there a great story with the figure. This is of course more subjective, but licensed figures have a big boost here, they are usually associated with movies/characters we already know.

So I would say my top ten in no particular order are:
1. Cloud city Boba Fett. Printed arms and legs, which wasn't being done near as much in 2003 as today, unique jetpack/helmet, incredible backstory, extremely unique. It isn't very versatile, but sure makes up for it.
2. Imperial Royal guard. All red, with a cape, and that awesome helmet that is only for those figs. They are actually quite versatile, too. The way they used the black head and space in the helmet to emulate the black visor is awesome.
3. Davy Jones. See above
4. Crab from City of Atlantis
5. Mola Ram. Awesome Indy fig. Very unique.
6. Gold Knight. My favorite helm design, but this guy wins it because of full armor and it is the only one in gold. Awesome.
7. Vladek. Personally, I loved the knights kingdom series, and wish I had more, despite the rainbow of colors for the knights. Vladek always was the favorite.
8. CMF 3 Space Villian. All around awesome figure. The mechanical arm, new helmet, face design, etc. The only one who can nudge classic blacktron aside. Although the AC aliens are growing on me. If he hadn't come out, classic blacktron would be in his place.
9. I absoultely love love love all the Ninjago figures. I can't get enough of them. The skeletons are my favorite, and although it is tough, I would have to go with Wyplash, mostly because of his removable hat.
10. Redbeard. Captain of the Black Seas Barracuda, how could he not be on the list. He introduced us to the hook and peg leg. Win.

Man, do you know how hard it is to narrow this down to ten?? I could do a top twenty, easy. At first I was going to rank them, but couldn't decide, so no particular order. I would love to hear what others have to say about it.

To preempt the exclusion of such figures as the Spartan, Zombie, classic space, etc. I am not saying I don't love those, just if I had to grab only ten figures on my way out of my burning house, I would grab these...if I could find them. ;-) You know what I am talking about.]]> Lego Marvel Superheroes Videogame Preorder is... http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10384/lego-marvel-superheroes-videogame-preorder-is Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:19:59 +0000 Collecting Zon 10384@/discussions
http://www.fbtb.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9332

http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/lego-marvel-super-heroes/107666

Disappointing to say the least!]]> Garmatron & Laval Royal Fighter QC Issue http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10449/garmatron-laval-royal-fighter-qc-issue Sun, 05 May 2013 01:54:51 +0000 Collecting jvdrummer182 10449@/discussions #70005 Laval Royal Fighter and #70504 Garmatron. Both show "out of stock, will ship in 30 days" on the US S@H website. Has anyone else heard of this or know what the issue is?]]> What Have You Done To Your House To Accommodate Your Lego Hobby/Addiction? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/2399/what-have-you-done-to-your-house-to-accommodate-your-lego-hobbyaddiction Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:43:12 +0000 Collecting Farmer_John 2399@/discussions @LegoFanTexas). It will (hopefully) simultaneously clean out our room and my closet while taking this hobby out of the line-of-sight of my better half.

Presently, I have only planned a square room that is 10'x10' (3m x 3m). Since it is in the attic and we live in a warmer climate, it will require extensive insulation. I am actually planning to install a window A/C unit for climate control in the summer (winter isn't an issue). I purchased and installed a 20amp breaker to handle the lighting, A/C, and other misc. loads. We have WIFI, so internet isn't an issue.

My question is: If you could build a room from scrap based on the information given above, what would you include? I may end up incorporating some of the suggestions (based on cash flow). I also plan to post a picture of my new hideaway to this site once it is completed (including the boxes stacked to the ceiling, of course).]]> 3724-1: LEGO Dragon. Opinions and questions. http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10056/3724-1-lego-dragon-opinions-and-questions Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:40:33 +0000 Collecting MorkMan 10056@/discussions 4000001 Moulding Machines http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/3650/4000001-moulding-machines Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:02:02 +0000 Collecting bkpr 3650@/discussions
I can't find any instructions or parts lists for the limited 4000001 Moulding Machines set. I'd've thought seeing this was a limited set (68 only I've read) without any custom pieces (I've read) there would be a high demand for people to cobble a set together from Bricklink.

Does anyone know where to find some instructions? I presume since I can't find any with a reasonable Googlé search that a) Lego is cracking down on any sites that supply instructions to this set, and/or b) owners don't want to give them out because it's so rare.

I just think it's an interesting and awesome set to be able to display. So Inception-esque :)]]> Petition to reissue Cafe Corner http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/3836/petition-to-reissue-cafe-corner Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:36:19 +0000 Collecting danbrownlego 3836@/discussions
http://www.change.org/petitions/lego-reissue-the-cafe-corner-lego-kit
]]> Polybag: BR LEGO Minifigure http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10271/polybag-br-lego-minifigure Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:44:56 +0000 Collecting icey117 10271@/discussions http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=5001121-1
Is available at the Danish toychain BR when purchasin two other CMF's.]]> Rumours about the 2013 Star Wars UCS models http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/6775/rumours-about-the-2013-star-wars-ucs-models Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:06:20 +0000 Collecting mressin 6775@/discussions
Now, this is just a rumour which I find hard to believe myself. But I recently had a chat with somebody working for Lego. Based on production plans for next year, that somebody assumes that the next Star Wars UCS model will be another X-Wing.

Unfortunately he wouldn't tell me any more details, and to be honest, I won't believe it myself until I see it. But I still find it an interesting thought. Is TLG on record that no UCS models will ever be revisited?]]> Lego Star Wars Battle Packs http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/5154/lego-star-wars-battle-packs Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:43:05 +0000 Collecting Pitfall69 5154@/discussions
What are your thoughts?]]> Horizon express query http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10576/horizon-express-query Tue, 14 May 2013 13:46:00 +0000 Collecting katel 10576@/discussions LEGO Lord of the Rings new set: 10237 The Tower of Orthanc http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/8610/lego-lord-of-the-rings-new-set-10237-the-tower-of-orthanc Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:56:22 +0000 Collecting Supersympa 8610@/discussions I cannot post links here as against the rules since the picture showed was unclear and with a confidential stamp on it...

so I let you google it yourself...

73 cm high though! niiiiice!

PS: Mod, if against the rule to even mention it, I do apologise in advance.]]> Leia smooth hair: how can this happen? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10521/leia-smooth-hair-how-can-this-happen Thu, 09 May 2013 18:23:12 +0000 Collecting bkpr 10521@/discussions
1. How could a manufacturing defect like this happen in the first place? Wouldn't the hair be sculpted by the designers with more detail than plain smooth? Having seen the Mega Factories Lego episode, and the way the Police dog was designed and made, I would expect the designers to not have created a half-baked design as moulds are so expensive.

2. Wouldn't the early boxes picture the smooth Leia? If there were throwing in smooth haired Leias, how could a textured hair piece appear on the minifig box? (I haven't seen a box but it appears obvious that the early boxes show the correct part or everyone would be using the boxes to tell if they had the blob-head Leia).

3. Does anyone know or have an estimate on how many were 'released' into the wild?

=== UPDATE ===

Heh, blob-head :D
]]> 2013 Inside Tour set *Spoiler* http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10416/2013-inside-tour-set-spoiler Thu, 02 May 2013 20:33:29 +0000 Collecting DadsAFOL 10416@/discussions
This year's inside tour set. Found on the BrickSet instructions feed, but they appear to have been deleted. :(]]> 75021-1: Republic Gunship - arrival? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10546/75021-1-republic-gunship-arrival Sat, 11 May 2013 17:57:22 +0000 Collecting fullycompletely 10546@/discussions Saw that 8 people own this.... Anyone in the US seen this? Dying for this set. Sorry if this is a duplicate post...]]> 4000012 "Piper Airplane" instruction http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10531/4000012-piper-airplane-instruction Fri, 10 May 2013 19:15:11 +0000 Collecting tsi 10531@/discussions
I would like to build the set 4000012 "piper airplane" but I can´t find any instructions online. I know that there are rendered pictures at flickr, but I can´t contact the owner. A LDD-file would help too.
Hopefully there is someone who backuped the original instruction-PDFs from the LEGO-Server or can provide other help?

Thanks
ThomaS
]]> How Often Are You Missing a Piece? Discover a Broken Piece? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/1694/how-often-are-you-missing-a-piece-discover-a-broken-piece Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:41:21 +0000 Collecting Corwin12 1694@/discussions Today, in the mail, I received a letter from Lego. They asked me for the name of the store I bought my last set at that was missing pieces and they asked for a copy of my receipt.
I figured missing pieces was par for the course and that it happened to everyone, regardless of how precise Lego claims their automated machines are.
So I was just curious, does Lego think I am lying to them or is this type of letter standard?]]> Star Wars UCS B-Wing http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/4967/star-wars-ucs-b-wing Sun, 27 May 2012 22:56:36 +0000 Collecting hippoeater 4967@/discussions
Thanks! :)]]> Staples selling Cube 3D printer that prints ABS plastic http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10431/staples-selling-cube-3d-printer-that-prints-abs-plastic Sat, 04 May 2013 00:15:56 +0000 Collecting LegoFanTexas 10431@/discussions http://www.staples.com/Cube-3D-Printers/product_SS2044291

For $1,299.99 you can now buy a 3D printer that will print anything up to 5.5" x 5.5" x5.5" in size.

It prints using either ABS or PLA, so it can use the same type of plastic as LEGO bricks.

Now the ABS cartridges that they sell are a tad expensive (anyone surprised there?), there is already a modification to use bulk material:

http://www.howmuchsnow.com/cube/

You can see at the bottom of that page two items that were printed with this printer.

Just like color printers 20 years ago, I'd expect that within 10 years these will be a few hundred dollars and even better quality.

While it probably won't compete with the production cost of injection molded LEGO, what a nice way to replace rare and expensive parts. This should be able to easily make those light bley levers for UCS Falcon, if you wanted them, or the light bley boat rigging (if you were willing to modify the design to use several parts rather than 1)]]> Town Square http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10218/town-square Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:06:46 +0000 Collecting pteric 10218@/discussions http://www.brickset.com/detail/?set=60026-1]]> Master Builder Academy (MBA) - Level 4 "Invention Designer" (kits 10-12) http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/4703/master-builder-academy-mba-level-4-invention-designer-kits-10-12 Wed, 09 May 2012 18:33:32 +0000 Collecting Odindusk 4703@/discussions
In the mail today I received MBA kit 7, "The Lost Village". In the shipping box they included a really nice, large poster with details on the next MBA level of kits, even though Level 3 just released.

"Level 4 Launches November 2012"

Kit 10: Time Machine
Kit 11: World Architecture
Kit 12: Inventor's Lab

The level 4 minifig has a top hat, lol. I love it. Very, very impressed with this entire line so far.

]]> Set 7179-1 Error? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10459/set-7179-1-error Sun, 05 May 2013 23:35:29 +0000 Collecting tmgm528 10459@/discussions #7179-1 Duncan Bulk And Vapour. Just today as I was digging through my closet I found the box to said set. On the front it reads Duncan Bulk and Vapour and on the side of the box where it should say Vapour it reads Vapor. Was this a common error or is this something somewhat unique?]]> How do you display minifigs? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/71/how-do-you-display-minifigs Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:05:02 +0000 Collecting atkinsar 71@/discussions Suggestions for SW sets for 8-9 year old and for adult http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10173/suggestions-for-sw-sets-for-8-9-year-old-and-for-adult Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:20:42 +0000 Collecting Coolsplash 10173@/discussions
#9500-1: Sith Fury-class Interceptor
#9496-1: Desert Skiff
#9495-1: Gold Leader's Y-wing Starfighter
#9493-1: X-wing Starfighter
#7879-1: Hoth Echo Base
#7965-1: Millennium Falcon
#75014-1: Battle of Hoth

Do let me know your suggestions fellow Bricksetters and if someone has any from this list to spare do drop me a PM :)

]]> Has anyone received a 'wrong' minifigure? http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/10407/has-anyone-received-a-wrong-minifigure Wed, 01 May 2013 21:52:20 +0000 Collecting Mr_Pogle 10407@/discussions Mr Pogleimage]]>