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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

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...)

Probably the last chance to get the TH & GE in Australia at a reasonable price. Love how they label the GE as new.

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

11/24 10221 Super Star Destroyer x2 - MSRP 10211 Grand Emporium - MSRP 70144 Lava's Fire Lion - $37.49 70146 Flying Phoenix Fire Temple - $88.87 70145 Maula's Ice Mammoth - $63.75 75054 AT-AT - $82.50 75051 Jedi Scout Fighter - $46.34 79117 Turtle Lair Invasion - $75.37 76021 Milano Spaceship - $53.89

Now we just need them to put that Cargo train at 40% off

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.

Yeah, it does happen from time to time, but make sure you do block the buyer like dcdfan said.

Not to derail the thread but yeah I bought 2 a year ago on sale and that was going to be it BUT I just have this feeling...

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. ^_^

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..

Drugs are baaaaad, mmmkay.

My local Targets never clearanced the Cargo Truck, and the best price I saw was $29.99 at Walmart. I wished that I got the Cargo Truck for 50% off at Target along with the Cargo Terminal. I think those two would sell well together in the future.

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

>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)

wife made me this for my birthday.

Just had a great experience at my local Myer. Went in store to see if they had Town Halls so I could take advantage of the instore buy 1 get the 2nd 50% off offer. Sadly they didn't have any. A member of staff piped up and said all stores can order the stock in and have it delivered to your house. The stores have ipads where they can log in to your myer one account, they select the items, the ipad brings up a bar code, they scan it and boom 50% off my second town hall. Happy days.

Miss Cleo at the Psychic Friends Network will answer all your EOL inquiries for a very reasonable per minute rate. For a modest tip, she'll even impersonate a Lego employee.

Shuff from series 1... and it was really only $14.50.

I was working on the update this weekend. Should be done by tomorrow Yes sold price feature is coming to the brickfolio for sure.

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

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

Well, I do like the Double-Decker Couch set seeing how I can acquire good ol' Benny in a significantly cheaper set than his Spaceship and getting a Ghost Vitruvius along with another President Business (who's actually quite happy to be here) is nice but aside from Bad Cop Car Chase, these seem like quick throw-ins honestly. The only thing going for the smallest set is Angry Kitty who is stuck with another Batman that will go with everybody

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.