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Received a Raptor Escape from Wal Mart today from an order placed last week and it had a seal code of 09R5, so they're still shipping older stock.

Haven't we all?

August marks two years for the DC. Time for this ship to sink.

Personally, I like Jangbricks' reviews better as I think his reviews are more technical, comprehensive, and better articulated.

Lately Taj Mahal $1400 Cafe Corner $1000 Green Grocer $800 Town Hall $440 All used with boxes and Instructions 2 x lonely mountain for $230

Red five sold out at LEGO Shop at Home

2x Creative Tower 10664 for $175 together

I was doing a little searching around for some modular size Hall of Justice instructions and I stumbled upon this: Now my son wants me to build it.

The rough and "just out of bed" look is part of the appeal in my eyes. After all, we are talking about LEGO sets. No need to be formal or stuffy. It's all good fun.

I would prefer this guy: ...almost

Finished the PC today. Used the custom Star Wars movie posters. Turned out nice.

So... A: somebody screwed up trying to fix the exclusive tag. B: they forgot to add the check back soon note. C: I should have bought that one at the lego store yesterday...

Hah! Modulars really don't get played with in our house, just because they are up on my desk.(though I'm about out of space with the whole series up there) I have no problem swooshing a ship or driving a little car around the town when it's set up. Sets like Olivia's House are much more conducive to play with the back open.

Riiiiiight. I bet most here play with the "kids lego" when they go to bed. Swooshing and swishing... heh.

The Brick Show guys are 'your average joes' (that also are a couple of fathers if I am not mistaken) who review LEGO and for that I enjoy them over another reviewer whom would come across as a paid infomercial or some salesman. The 'growl' is a signature of their channel and overall attitude. If I had anything to complain over it would be the long lengths in some of their video segments which can go on for a while. For myself I tend to watch JANGBRiCKS because his reviews seem more to the point (aka short), he has pointed out some pieces of interest (rarely used color or part type), and his calm tone works well. Rarely have I watched any of his clips where he said anything was terrible really. Sometimes he makes suggestions that may have worked better but then reiterates he can see why they (the LEGO designers) did what they had. There really isn't a 'one is better than the other' speech here. It all is merely a matter of personal preference and everyone has theirs.

looks decent enough with the nod to mcquarrie and the included jawa. wish a tuskin radier / sandperson was included though. we didn't need a stinkin ewok. h

These models are quite good I think. Santa Maria della Salute, Venice Frauenkirche Dresden

If folk would raise the prices faster on eBay, it would do better even more - but the one off resellers are keeping the appreciation down to a crawl. Overall prices still slowly rising.

Buy box or not, it sells pretty darn well at Amazon and eBay. We're still in the slow season. Winter is coming.

SMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! Captain Hook by Markus Rollbühler

There's no need everybody in the world looks like a Wall Street banker. Interesting to have to point that out in a nerd forum...

Expected ship date of Aug 30 for LEGO Shop at Home US. In for 1

Trying to upload pics

I am going Hunting for more later sold 2 sets so far and basically paid for my 29 packs I still have missing a few for 3rd and 4th set i shared at my local store with a mom that was a collector I guess

No offense, but this thread is in serious need of housekeeping. It used to be for posting of Lego official retirement announcements, that was it. If this thread had new content, you could bet you'd be reading about retired sets. Yes, my post needs removed, too. Perhaps a mod can clean this thing up. We have many other threads to discuss speculation, markets, etc. I've actually been quite busy, lately, and haven't had nearly as much time to read and contribute to BP. But, I do check a few threads, including this one, just to track my portfolio and stay on top of market developments. Please keep this one on topic.

Another official announcement during D23. Here we go... the first poster

Finally, I can participate in this thread and not just watch from the sidelines. Made my first eBay sale today! A vintage era 6247 Bounty Boat for $28.50 CAD shipped. Original buy-in $0, childhood toy. Pretty stoked, haha.

I thought this would be a fun topic to start. Mods, if you feel differently then please feel free to delete it. We have all heard or been a part of the same story. You spent a bunch of money on some "toys", with the intention of reselling them in the future for more than what you paid for them. Meanwhile, your spouse was ready to have you committed to the looney bin, until you bought them this with some of your profits. I'll start... We have had a pool since we bought our home twelve years ago. Wisconsin winters can be a bit harsh, and this past winter Mother Nature decided that it was time for our old pool to go. She had her way with it, and reduced it to a pile of scrap. Our kids, who are nine and eight, were pretty upset about it, and my wife didn't feel like dipping into savings to buy a new one, so the Lego fund came to the rescue. We just had it installed three weeks ago, fully funded from Lego profit. Now my wife doesn't give me the old fish eye when she comes home and finds several packages on the doorstep. Does anyone else have any fun stories to share?

I think it is quite chillaxing.

After PR only, but certainly before Tumbler. It can only go on dates that are prime number though.

Box redesign is expensive, whether you believe it or not. It is a change in the production chain and has to be planned for months in advance. LEGO would not do such an investment if it would retire any time soon. It is a fairly good seller in its category.

Red-5 sold out at LEGO Shop at Home.

In my experience, advent calendars are seasonal items. If you cannot sell by 12/1, you are basically stuck holding them for another year. Additionally you will be competing with the new advent calendars that have 80% chance to be better than the ones from previous years. Obligatory YMMV

When do we get the next Ideas results? If the second set gets approved them we should see a spike in this set. I'm very comfortable holding this for a long time.

In my opinion, both the Brick Show and Jangbricks have their place but I'm gravitating more towards Jangbricks when I'm seeking information about a specific set.

Not him I can see parents liking the brickshow for the reasons you stated. I think Jason is going for the "overworked dad" look to identify with the dads in the audience I agree with you on Jangs' reviews as well

Damn I want a 10030 bad..

Wait aren't you Jason? Well since we know they are members here or at least lurkers it would be nice if I got a shout out in the next video I like their videos as they are entertaining, and if I was a parent deciding if I was going to buy an expensive set for my child, which I am not, I would think they would be invaluable as that seems to be the focus of their reviews. Stephen seems to have an obsession with the amount of mini figs a set has and I still can't believe he tossed that Sea Cow box in the ocean. Jason could use some coffee and a shave at times, come on man this is the internet. Do you think that will lure them out ;) I find Jangs reviews more focused to me as an AFOL and usually end up learning something from watching them. I hate when people leave rude comments on his reviews as he is taking his time to be helpful.

Nice collection, but you NEED the Maurro and Wu dragons now - both of these looks awesome. And of course, the completionist in me says you need the much maligned Titanium Dragon too...

I'm trading all of mine in for the new boxed versions.

Ship has sailed on this set. You should look towards investing your money in other sets that are currently available.

Built this set a few days ago, has ground and flying modes.

Wicked...

My first post of the forum! I Built the Tumbler as well today. It's an awesome set and I think it will be a winner after EOL. On the other note, what do you guys think of this "Hulk" Liberty? Built this a while back with Bricklink + PAB wall using lime green bricks. My friends been making fun of it but I think it's pretty neat.

Imperial Shuttle Tydirium - what a great build. It looks phenomenal and the figs are awesome. I will be looking for this one on discount and loading up starting next year...

Tijuana Taxi by Brickbaron Beer Wagon by Brickbaron Cherry Bomb - Tom Daniel - 1970 by lego911