iahawks550 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The last Lego sets I put together were in the early 80's (space sets). I haven't opened any of the stuff I've bought over the last two years, and don't really have the desire to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Gun21 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I only build used sets I buy to flip. Not really into opening new ones though Sent from my iPad using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krayzie Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 My 5 year old is in the dark ages soI haven't really built anything recently. the majority of my collection just sits unopened in the basement. I guess I should start referring to my collection as an investment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 My 5 year old is in the dark ages soI haven't really built anything recently. the majority of my collection just sits unopened in the basement. I guess I should start referring to my collection as an investment! How can your five year old already be in his dark ages? They should just be discovering and getting into lego at that age. I thought only teenagers and young adults experienced the dark age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sozial Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The last Lego sets I put together were in the early 80's (space sets). I haven't opened any of the stuff I've bought over the last two years, and don't really have the desire to. same here. But I will buy a VW camper van for myself. I guess this is the most appealing lego set at the moment, which can be displayed in every household and has the greatest amount of potential buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krayzie Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 How can your five year old already be in his dark ages? They should just be discovering and getting into lego at that age. I thought only teenagers and young adults experienced the dark age. I would say she is burnt out on legos. She occasionally builds random things but she hasn't built any sets in awhile. She still plays with the minifigs though. We have an unfinished dolphin cruiser, haunted house, unexpected gathering, winter village cottage and cloud cuckoo palace. For the palace, she just took the unikitty pieces out and built her lol. She did build quite a few sets before she got burnt out though! The largest set was Helms Deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Nope. I have been building Lego sets since I was two and I have not stopped ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondorian Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 We have quite a lot of Lego out already, so I don't open sets that often because it's becoming quite unmanageable (six-year-old son doesn't help). I did build The Simpsons House the other day though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doofy McGee Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ironically, I built my first set in months last night. I have always enjoyed building, but got too wrapped up in selling recently. Just for fun, I built Deadpool's helicopter from 6866. I am kind of curious to switch out all the dark red pieces for black ones. I think it would look pretty awesome in black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinothegeeko Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ironically, I built my first set in months last night. I have always enjoyed building, but got too wrapped up in selling recently. Just for fun, I built Deadpool's helicopter from 6866. I am kind of curious to switch out all the dark red pieces for black ones. I think it would look pretty awesome in black! Good idea. There isn't much that doesn't look good in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I would say she is burnt out on legos. She occasionally builds random things but she hasn't built any sets in awhile. She still plays with the minifigs though. We have an unfinished dolphin cruiser, haunted house, unexpected gathering, winter village cottage and cloud cuckoo palace. For the palace, she just took the unikitty pieces out and built her lol. She did build quite a few sets before she got burnt out though! The largest set was Helms Deep. Oh I see. Maybe she just isn't ready to be fully interested in them yet. As crazy as it may sound, not every kid loves lego (is this possible!?). I have a 7 year old son and a 6 year old daughter. My son has been building sets by himself since he was four (with a little help from dad of course, mainly with the stickers). He has loved them since day one, and has put together many large sets by himself, including the Death Star. My daughter on the other hand goes in spurts. She enjoys the friends sets, but she has a short attention span and can't hold interest long enough to complete a small-medium set in one sitting. It took us almost two weeks off and on to finish the dolphin cruiser together, but once we finished it she was hooked on it. Some kids like to build, and some kids just like to play with the completed set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I love building sets, but don`t do it nearly as much as I used to. Occasionally I`ll pick up a set, here and there, and build it, and I`m looking to grab a Sea Cow and R2-D2 next x2VIP, but that`s really been the extent of it the last couple years. Mostly I just buy stuff to collect, then invest now, and like I said, the occasional build. Really need to do more of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapotato Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The key is to buy used sets so you can build, admire, then sell! I dunno if I will buy too many new sets for myself to build after I finish with my uses lot. Just no room to display! Sent from my iPod touch using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I build sets, try to buy open box deals, but sometimes I find clearance deals which do the job. I find building to be a very relaxing thing to do. Helps one escape a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I build a fair amount of sets, but i have so limited display spaces that i tend to "rotate" sets. Ones i have had for a few years i may get bored of, sell it, and then put something new and shiny in it's place I do feel a bit guilty opening them though. I have no issues opening smaller sets for personal gain, but the bigger ones can be painful. Not only because they obviously cost more; but they have potential to be worth even more down the line. Purchased a QAR a month or so ago at a decent price intending to build it but i haven't got around to it. The longer it sits the more guilty i feel thinking about opening it >< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Between day job, looking for deals, and eBay store, I have no time to build (or do other hobby) in a long time. I bought the mini SW sets from TRU.com to build. Let's see how long the boxes will stay unopened on my desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emazers Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I am 65 years old and never built a Lego set in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinothegeeko Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I am 65 years old and never built a Lego set in my life. Terrible terrible shame Ed. Do you at least stack your money into buildings? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not a builder either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I am 65 years old and never built a Lego set in my life. Even someone with the timing and investment sense that you have must have a few ugly dogs in your kennel. Pick one, break the seals, build it, and display as a reminder that even with due diligence sometimes even the master will screw up. They really are fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I am 65 years old and never built a Lego set in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naf Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm a big time builder. I resell Lego to support the habit hobby. Although I do buy some sets strictly to resell that I have no intention of building since I'm not interested in the theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I have no interest in building Lego, I stopped playing with toys when I was a boy. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjasnake1337 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I follow the advice: don't get high on your own supply. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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