So we're getting some mosaic art pieces.  Some different choices in there.

https://www.lego.com/en-us/campaigns/art?cmp=EMC-ART

https://brickset.com/sets/theme-LEGO-Art

I love the Beatles - but do I really want/need to spend $500 to replace the photos I got for free when I purchased the white album?

Meh. Lego paint by numbers. Nothing special in my book and overpriced for the end result. 

Edited July 5, 20205 yr by Mathew

9 hours ago, Kekskrabbe said:

Pricing is actually very reasonable 

🤣 These are pure profit for Lego.  1x1 studs cost Lego practically nothing to produce. You’re paying for the IP and fancy packaging. 

LEGO has been "overpriced" plastic ever since the system brick was born. It is known, this is known, etc. 

On 7/5/2020 at 2:22 AM, Kekskrabbe said:

Pricing is actually very reasonable. Stonewars tried re-bricking a display and looked at the cost of that. 

https://www.stonewars.de/kommentare/lego-arts-mosaike-rebrick/
 

TLDR: Rebricking isn’t worth it at all

Article reminded me of Newman and Kremer trying to crunch how to get those cans and bottles to Michigan to get 10¢ each.  Except the mother of all mail days (Mother's Day) won't help us out any.  Maybe a pick-a-brick wall on the right day if the main colors were available.

On a different rebrick topic, I was able to buy individual parts for the 2x4 Red Buildable Brick for a reasonable price.  Most were very common anyway but it ended up netting less than the resell price of the promo itself.

 

What does everyone think in terms of investment value in the long term for the iron man (31199) and the Beatles (31198) art sets?

Anyone think they will reach $225 or more in value at some point?

I know the Monroe one is retired and is not doing so well on ebay but the other ones seem not bad in price.

Thoughts?

56 minutes ago, LegoC777 said:

What does everyone think in terms of investment value in the long term for the iron man (31199) and the Beatles (31198) art sets?

Anyone think they will reach $225 or more in value at some point?

I know the Monroe one is retired and is not doing so well on ebay but the other ones seem not bad in price.

Thoughts?

Lego Art sets are the equivalent to black velvet paintings.  Some will like but most think they're ugly.

 

Edited March 6, 20223 yr by Mathew

1 hour ago, LegoC777 said:

What does everyone think in terms of investment value in the long term for the iron man (31199) and the Beatles (31198) art sets?

Anyone think they will reach $225 or more in value at some point?

I know the Monroe one is retired and is not doing so well on ebay but the other ones seem not bad in price.

Thoughts?

I have never bought or built any of the art sets? Is there any exclusivity other than the box? Meaning couldn’t anyone just buy the studs and build the sets themselves?

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-amazing-spider-man-31209?galleryOpen=true&galleryView=1

It looks like he has a big butt.

12 hours ago, spener90 said:

It looks like he has a big butt.

Well this review convinced me to get this set based on the build. Was able to grab one off of eBay for $140 which seems like a more reasonable price for what you are getting. 
 

 

This dudes face is so punchable.

1 hour ago, KvHulk said:

This dudes face is so punchable.

The faces he makes in his thumbnails is why I refuse to watch his videos.

18 hours ago, Thanos75 said:

The faces he makes in his thumbnails is why I refuse to watch his videos.

LOL.  This one looks like "Where the heck did this come from?"

On 6/28/2023 at 11:39 PM, TheOrcKing said:

Who knew that Mary Jane lost out to a bounce house.

Love these Art sets they are really good mental builds. And looks like no Stickers 😝

Love the frame but who is the guy in the painting 🤣

This looks so bad. 

Looks like Sloth from the Goonies. Hey you guys!

It is so bad they delayed it until October. I wonder if they will tune it up or just release it as is. 

 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/mona-lisa-31213

45 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

It is so bad they delayed it until October. I wonder if they will tune it up or just release it as is. 

 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/mona-lisa-31213

They are currently scouring all the forums, Rebrickable, and social media for an idea they can ape to make this better.

I mean...is it just the face? 

30 minutes ago, MrToes16 said:

I mean...is it just the face? 

 

The Mona Lisa may very well be the best known, most talked about, most visited, most sung about, and most parodied work of art in the world. ....But how many actually like it? Up until someone tried to steal the painting, no one knew of its existence.

Perhaps it would help if she could crack a smile for once in her life gosh darn it.