The Lego Thread

[fistofrage]

My kid and I have quite a few of the star wars sets. We put together the Sandcrawler and I have the Death Star and a few other sets still in the box on deck. Unfortunately it's the older Death Star wish I would have waited to get the new version but I didn't expect them to release a new death star so soon so I jumped on the older version last year before it was retired.

Expensive and addictive hobby.

[ImTellinTim]

I wish I had a bigger space so I could get into some adult Legos. As it stands, I just don't have anywhere to display anything I finish. Back at my parents house are all of my old legos. When my little cousins are over when I'm back visiting, that's our go-to pastime. It's the perfect excuse to spend time with them - but really I'm the one who wants to build things the most

One of my greatest Xmas gifts ever as a kid was the Monorail set.

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

I wish I had a bigger space so I could get into some adult Legos. As it stands, I just don't have anywhere to display anything I finish. Back at my parents house are all of my old legos. When my little cousins are over when I'm back visiting, that's our go-to pastime. It's the perfect excuse to spend time with them - but really I'm the one who wants to build things the most One of my greatest Xmas gifts ever as a kid was the Monorail set.

Yeah they are great, but they take up space and are pretty expensive. But if I asked the kid if they wanted to go to dinner and a movie or get a lego set, it's the lego set and build it together so its pretty much a wash and we have a great time.

[aukevin]

Quote: Originally Posted by fistofrage

My kid and I have quite a few of the star wars sets. We put together the Sandcrawler and I have the Death Star and a few other sets still in the box on deck. Unfortunately it's the older Death Star wish I would have waited to get the new version but I didn't expect them to release a new death star so soon so I jumped on the older version last year before it was retired. Expensive and addictive hobby.

I have the older Death Star too. In my opinion you aren't missing anything from the new one other than a couple small improvements and a couple updated minifigures. Plus the new one costs $100 more. I already have the updated Tarkin from a Rebels set. I would like the Han Solo hair piece, but I'm sure it'll be available in sets next year for a whole lot cheaper.

[aukevin]

Quote: Originally Posted by aukevin

I have the older Death Star too. In my opinion you aren't missing anything from the new one other than a couple small improvements and a couple updated minifigures. Plus the new one costs $100 more. I already have the updated Tarkin from a Rebels set. I would like the Han Solo hair piece, but I'm sure it'll be available in sets next year for a whole lot cheaper.

So my favorite set I have is the UCS Millennium Falcon, around 5200 pieces. This thing is huge!

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by aukevin

So my favorite set I have is the UCS Millennium Falcon, around 5200 pieces. This thing is huge!

That thing is sweet. Where do you keep it? I have a sneaking suspicion that they will release that as a UCS set for the 40th anniversary of a New Hope next year.

Did you brick link that or is that original? Those sets are hard to find.

[aukevin]

Quote: Originally Posted by fistofrage

That thing is sweet. Where do you keep it? I have a sneaking suspicion that they will release that as a UCS set for the 40th anniversary of a New Hope next year. Did you brick link that or is that original? Those sets are hard to find.

I bricklinked it. I only made a couple concessions to keep cost down. Like those bars in front of the engines in the back. Those were actually black that I spray painted gray. Also all the little antenna pieces, there's like 60 of them, were suppose to be all grey, mine are grey and black. I keep it on top of my entertainment unit right below my TV in my gameroom so I see it all the time!

[fistofrage]

That's awesome. I have both the UCS Tie Fighter and X-Wing in the box that I got pretty cheap. When I re-do the basement, they are going to make excellent book ends.