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Hi Guys, Here's a MOD I did on 31026. Most talk about this set is it's size and lack of it. But it's actually quite versatile. I noticed that buying multiple copies of this set is one way to go on expanding it but I decided to work with one set and multiple pick-a-brick sessions. It was a fun process. I like this set and so does my kid, he just has a modular version of it now. Hope you guys like it.

All stated below in one lowly BP'er's opinion, but... The SOP shares this with TH: It is big. It is expensive. It has been a slow seller. And, for retail shelf space and retail storage space prerequisites, this thing is a monster. Also, think about the appeal of the set; it doesn't take much to appreciate the aesthetic beauty of the Tower Bridge, Taj Mahal, etc. Imagine Lego putting out a Seven Wonders of the World set, Roman Colliseum, etc.- with true universal appeal. Big pieces and prices would not stall many from purchasing, were they serious admirers of those relics (of which there are many). The SOP isn't at that level. I would rather have a 4,000+ piece 7-Eleven, Slurpee machine and all, than this set. Last week while at the Pick-a-Brick counter of my local Lego store, I blind-folded myself and grabbed seventeen handfuls of beige and white brick pieces. Using just these blocks, I was able to replicate the Lego SOP with a statistically-significant 93.567% accuracy equivalent (P value of <.05). Should TLG have wished to honor the fine country of Australia, they should have (I have said it before and will say it again), done a UCS Kylie Minogue. But who cares about the aesthetic/artistic appeal of one Lego collector? Would this piece adorn my Lego display section? No. Will it be included in my investment portfolio? Yes. Like the TH, the more elusive the set disappearing, the more lowly the QTY stocked by fellow investors, the more iconic the set (regardless of its artistic monotony from one collector's perspective), the greater the likelihood of post-EOL appreciation. This set will always have an interested audience to some degree. When Harry Potter hype fades, and when no one really cares about Lord Business's lair in many, many years, there will always be some Aussie or tourist who saw Crocodile Dundee Live at the SOP and must have this set. It is an extremely significant historic building. There will be a long-lasting demand for it. And thus, it will be allotted its appropriate space in my Lego investing portfolio.

Hi, I added this biggest modular set to my collection and also this is the biggest building stop motion I ever made. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o946y_SLJ9g

I feel like I'm in the "Land of Confusion".

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Birds-21301 You might have to click the View Larger button to see the image. Better than I expected, but I'll probably pass except for a personal collection.

Oh, the mockery! Ordered 10 RIs the other day from TRU. shipped in two packages: 5 and 5 (presumably). One did have 5 RIs The other had this. Serioulsy TRU? some wise-butt was doing the packing? And now selling the other 5 RIs at TRU parking lot?

Don't forget to block the buyer.

anytime a Genesis reference is used it has to get a like!

60 RR polys on eBay I have 45 left to go and I can buy a GG with the profits.

Plastic Kylie Minogue? Done.

Half of the Townhall thread

I love the birds. Love it. Huge winner. TBBT...not. Sorry. Don't care. There are so many better options. Doctor Who is one.

Noticed something interesting and thought i'd share it. Town hall looks like the BIG winner lately over the likes of say, Grand Emporium since Town Hall is $330 on Amazon and GE is just 250, but remember that GE cost 50 less. I ran a quick calculation over 4 of the recently disappeared sets, against a $3200 investment (i corrected for the investment differences after profits) and the Town Hall is actually only 4th best of the bunch. In fact, its only beating out R2D2, and many folks aren't even convinced that one is done. Haunted House is currently king based on Amazon prices as of right now. Cost Qty Spent Price Total Grand Emporium $ 150 21 $ 3,150 $ 250 $ 5,250 +50 = $5,300 Town Hall $ 200 16 $ 3,200 $ 330 $ 5,280 = $5,280 R2D2 $ 180 18 $ 3,240 $ 280 $ 5,040 -40 = $5,000 Haunted House $ 180 18 $ 3,240 $ 365 $ 6,570 -40 = $6,530 SSD $ 400 8 $ 3,200 $ 785 $ 6,280 = $6,280

...no, thanks.

Raised the Prices in Series 1 Mixels. Didn't take long for confirmation that it was a good decision.

Is that the same source that you buy your hallucinogens from? LOL

IMO the only problem of Sydney Opera House is that the Tower Bridge is still available. TB is almost $100 cheaper and has 1300 more pieces. That is what the average consumer thinks.

I know what's in mine....

Here is a vanilla version of my Google spreadsheet. Please feel free to borrow and use any ideas, and provide feedback if you have any. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11UTvui13wEzrEblD2B-EKgR9F-VF3f7ctT2VoxnbGzQ/edit?usp=sharing

On The GG NISB shipping from Canada is brutal but if you want to give me a deal I'll take it. I have been keeping my buy cost as low as possible between $2.30 and $3.63 and my sell price on lots of 10 the lowest on eBay.

This will be a winner. It makes a cute gift and based on its appearance the market might not be as niche as you think. (Pictures from official LEGO facebook...)

SSDs and Sopwith Camel shipped from Amazon. I might have some YoYo packages when I get home tonight. My S@H orders will be trickling in this week too.

Trailer: I'm still not sold on the genetically modified dinosaur but I love the old music here and Chris Pratt.

You could be correct - I did not think commingled impacted shipping warehouse or winning the buy box due to location. Never risked it since the counterfeit/fraud thing came up last year and I have decent valued stuff in FBA.

No idea why but this recent talk made me think of this (one of the few Safe For Work Clerks clips )

Yes, and they can be ordered from the USPS website if you would like to avoid the post office. http://uspsstamps.com/stamps/batman

that's probably two extra films - they steal plans for Death Star I in first one, and steal plans for Death Dtar II in a sequel

New rumor: standalone film following a group of bounty hunters as they steal the plans for the Death Star. Falcon to be included in the film, but not Solo. That's at least 4 films with the Falcon now in progress...gotta be a new UCS I would think.

6 months from now, it's hard to tell what those numbers will look like.

I didn't think Series 1 mixels would be seen again, especially the yellow ones. Where did you find them?

I think it's better to put PS next to FB and the new DO.

This box is notorious for being in bad shape. I've never ordered one online but have about a dozen and probably only 3 or 4 are truly mint. For whatever reason they never qualify for damaged box bonus points. Not a big deal but just strange as i buy a lot of damage box and most of those are usually in better shape than these are straight off the floor.

That is impressive as heck and kind of like my personal end goal with every Creator house I get in terms of transforming them into a modular style home one way or another. Anyway, I would totally love to have that mod modular on my street. ^_^

Soooooo far off topic, but... My wife/daughter are out watching Big Hero 6 tonight. I bought Disney's "Tarzan" at TRU while buying my 20 Rocket Raccoon's last Friday. My son and I are watching it as I type this, and Phil Collins did the ENTIRE soundtrack. Outstanding.

just print the brick don't use stickers only requirement from me

I found out about this place in December of 2011 when "evileddie1313" first mentioned brickpicker over at brickset. It's only taken 3 years for me to get involved with the forums though..

R2-D2 = 2 Ewok Village = 2 WVM = 3

25+ polybags, it's the kids job to ship them so they were happy Cleared $100 on the day $4 at a time Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Brickpicker mobile app

hoyvin glavin. buuuhhh - oh no - it's happening again. last time this happened i ended up with 34 complete sealed sets of simpson minifigures and we all know how that HASN'T turned out.

>Vic Viper Blacktron II - (4) by Crimso Giger >racer viper 5 by piratecox >Martian VV by Elephant-Knight >Vic Viper 2014 by Tagl >Snakebite by onosendai2600 >Pulsar Industries VV-55 by Darth Brickious (doesn't count due to missing tail fin but still a cool ship)

It would be awesome if you said that you bought it from Pseudoty in the parking lot. Ex Astris, Scientia.

wife made me this for my birthday.

I will try to update that post with details on the "stands". If I turned it sideways, im sure it would fir 16 CMF's.

I must admit I have done this a few times. 1) I hate waiting up to 2 days for the buyer to maybe accept maybe not, especially if it is already a very good price and worried someone might give a better offer of buy it now 2) Sometimes it is because the ebay bucks deal is in play and worried the buyer will take too long to accept and I won't get the 10% back 3) Makes me feel like a real man

Don't forget the tiger blood!

Hey Trek, at what point am I supposed to take a breath?

I do. I also mark it down on my excel sheet with all the necessary tax information. My Brickfolio really consists of 2 things, sets in inventory, and cash to buy them with. I don't use any household money, but money in a savings account that is is strictly for Lego and other fun stuff the wife doesn't approve of. Between those 2, that is where I'm sitting since I don't carry any debt with my purchases.

The Lego Batman movie has surpassed the Lego Movie 2 in priority and will be fast tracked with an earlier release.

The only retailer I ever received any item from with no outer shipping box was Walmart, and that was a large/oversized box. Target is usually solid with packaging. Amazon is solid, but you do get an occasional roughed up box, but their returns are excellent. I have had my share of poorly shipped boxes from S@H. Yoyo and Shopko are excellent.