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Wave one of bulk buy finished. Not a piece was missing, extras are even there. I am missing a zombie & sea monster. Thinking they will turn up in another bag.

Built the 75050 B-Wing version I bought used recently (no missing pieces for once and with the instructions!). Since I think this set looks better upright, I built a display stand for it. This set has been on my wish list for a while and was glad to find it locally for $50.

Finished building The Razor Crest today

The new tractor 60287 is on backorder already. That's a good sign. May also indicate that the buyers want a new farm theme! Seperately, and not City theme, but the new Creator Tuk Tuk 40469 went backorder also, I found that interesting. It's fun informally monitoring what goes backorder right after a big drop of new product like this for clues as to what is popular.

please post these questions in the order status thread.

Original designer on LEGO designer: 1b471619-05d9-4d62-b019-f498176c8d35.mp4

About to watch it now!

While I'll agree the quality of submissions isnt what it once was, I also think AFOL's have a hard time creating sets that arent the whole kitchen sink.

For the record, F**K thundercats roar for ####ing all over my favorite childhood cartoon show

So turns out this ...."show" only ran for one season airing from February 22 of 2020 up to December 5th before getting the axe making this scene age like milk.

Sold a 71246 Lego Dimensions Team Pack - Adventure Time on BrickLink for $42.50 that I found on Target clearance a few years ago for $7.48. After fees, netted a $31.85 profit. Not a bad ROI for something I almost forgot I had.

Damn it.

Wow they neutered that set pretty bad. Looks like Duplo now.

So I did end up buying the cl lot, got him to 600. I just couldn't resist. I'll start with scooby & work on up.

I agree with your assessment. However, having done this a few times I hope you don't mind that I clarified / added a few points.

Stages of used lot purchases 1. The initial adrenaline rush 2. The critical calculations 3. The negotiating 4. The purchase 5. Much smaller adrenaline rush 6. The regret 7. Much more regret

Still not crazy about the squinty look but overall a better model than the 2014 version.

what are the odds that the piece we are just missing on the UCS MILF happens to be part of the advent calendar Day 17? I got the set used back in June and my boy and I started off strong but had gone months with no progress...(I learned my lesson, NEVER EVER EVER buy a set that big used..we spend 90% of the time just finding the piece)...anyway to the seller's credit only missing a couple of relatively common pieces so far. ANYWAY, wife gave an ultimatum...By New Years or it all gets packed up (You can imagine what the incomplete MILF and a sea of sorted parts look like in the middle of a living room...my wife is a saint)...ANYHOO yesterday we discovered a missing piece...and I went thru all out general bins to no avail..and then this am we do our Advent tradition...thank-you Day 17 Harry Potter grand piano...you Ain't ever getting built...but how sweet it is!

I had to build one of my Diners. They just look too cool. Its definitely among my favorite modulars so far.

One more build by me. A few months ago I stumbled upon some digital renderings made by Reddit user u/brxstr of a Back-to-the-Future DMC DeLorean, which looked fantastic. He/she had (has?) the Stud.io file available on Rebrickable.com, so I downloaded it and planned to build it. In doing my due diligence I found out that the model was originally designed by user Troelskf on Brickshelf, so I want to make sure (s)he gets credit as well. I ended up redoing large parts of the design for several reasons: Part availability and cost. Several parts were very expensive (the F40 windscreen for example) so I came up with alternative solutions for those. Stability and Buildability. As the design has never been built IRL, certain parts of the design looked great in Stud.io, but did not work in the brick. For example, the click hinges for the shaping on the back were originally positioned right in between two clicks, which meant there was an ugly gap. The doors were so flimsy in their original design, they would fall apart when touched lightly. Operability. The doors were not opening in the original design, as there was no tolerance for the swing movement (they looked great opened and closed, but would have to be removed and reassembled to change them from opened to closed. The lid for Mr Fusion could not be opened for similar reasons. Improved looks. I completely redesigned the dashboard, adding more and more detailed instrumentation. I changed the gear lever and created a different flux capacitor design. I modified the hose work around the engine, and redesigned the back section to make it look more like the BttF version, including custom license plate. Generating instructions. The original file was a purely digital design, with no consideration for building the set with real bricks. I spent many hours redesigning the build sequence and creating detailed, step by step instructions. They are almost complete (Isn't it wonderful that if you move a part from one step to another in Stud.io, it decides to undo all the call-outs in the instructions which in turn leads to page layouts resetting?). I still have one change to make but then the 300+ page instructions are ready. Here is the final product. Hope you like it. More pictures in my Flickr album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129210197@N05/with/50605610828/). Total cost was ~$200 (US), but I had most of the common parts on hand. Would likely be closer to $300 if all 1600+ parts had to be purchased.

Lego basically has two retirement points each year...7/31 and 12/31. A smaller number of sets is retired 7/31 than 12/31, but there's no real rhyme or reason about whether a set goes mid-year or end-of-year. And when a set is retired mid-year, it may disappear as early as April or May, or remain available until later in the year.

LEGO enforcing their GWP limits - Is that how it's going to be in 2021?

Mystery Castle now available for in store pickup at your TRU, if they have any in stock.

My one order shipped this morning.

The tractor, RV, and the tuk tuk are definitely ones I'll move on at EOL. The new RV looks similar to 60057 which I just sold my last copy of for $75. I've had longer holds with the small city sets, 3+ years, but I buy cash and dont pay for or lack storage so a few years doesn't hurt. I've never successfully qf'd a City set. Maybe that changes next week.

All items in my single order at “In Warehouse”. I’m sure the holiday weekend, and made of orders is delaying shipments. I’d expect to see a lot of movement tomorrow.

Has anyone's orders "shipped" yet?

Lego is now limiting the Vintage Car. It no longer shows available for me, but if the Wife uses her VIP its available to her since she hasn't gotten one.

All three of my double-GWP orders are now “in warehouse.” Tempted to order more, but don’t want to push my luck until I get shipping notifications.

Just had the same thing happen on my one and only outstanding pre-Christmas eBay order. Ironically, said order is finally moving again in the USPS system, so the buyer will likely have it before eBay steps in. If you haven't already, at least complete a USPS help request form, which is usually enough of a nudge that the delayed package will magically start making its way. https://www.usps.com/help/missing-mail.htm Once I do this, I usually message the buyer with the case number to let them know I'm aware of the issue (this can also buy you some time) and ask nicely for their patience, as there's not much else you can do on your end. I have yet to get dinged by eBay using this method…and with so many unprecedented delays with the mail, I would hope that they're holding off on dinging sellers as long as they can. In the meantime, hold tight and don't offer a refund…make eBay pry it from you. That way, when the item shows up on the buyer's doorstep, you should be able to get your item or funds back. Good luck!

TTG is not openly hostile to the great TT series (which I also like). Maybe light jab here and there but most of the jokes were on TTG's expense. I can watch them both and accept they exist on 2 different dimensions (as shown in the latest TTG movie )

So true, and I own many fantastic Idea sets. However, if Lego continue the trend of spitting out an entirely differently mold than the original idea, the whole range itself will start to see less quality submissions if it hasn't already.(it has)

I think what some people fail to get is that end of the day Lego is a business. I'm sure the designers would love to create 5000+ piece MOC's using rare colours / moulds etc, but from a business and logistical standpointbthis isn't possible. The bean counters will impose a max set price / piece count / new parts and colours etc / impact of production upon other sets. I still think its amazing that lego even offers an Ideas platform, and that people have a chance to say their idea is now available to buy at every lego shop in the world.

Tantive on amazon RRP. FF packaging.

My local LEGO store had nearly a case of ice rinks left and train polybags. I walked out with four GWPs: (train polybag, ice rink, ideas car, and MBoM). Worth checking out if you live near one.

I found myself enjoying the movie. My daughter quickly reminded me that I only feel that way because I haven't seen a good movie in a while.

Wife & I tried to watch Wonder Woman 84 last night... We made it 16 minutes in before turning it off... What the holy hell did I just witness in that mall? That was cringe. Colorful. Stupid. Stereotypical. I mean... I... I dont... What?! DC... what the...

Updated if you happen to go by the tag @brickvoyeur.

Boxes also? I'd get him to $600. I personally would not verify each set except for the minifigs and then list on ebay and amazon seller fulfilled. Also I always regret used lots as I think i have more free time than I actually do.

Daddy-daughter Christmas builds complete. The ship was great! 😁

Picked up a complete no instructions or box 10262 Aston Martin DB5 for $105 shipped from EBay the other day. Was still looking for one to build and they were out of stock everywhere, I guess I happened to come across the listing just at the right time. Officially it would have been $120 shipped but I used my $15 coupon from switching to Managed Payments to bring the price down further. $5 for a manual from Bricklink, and just missing 1 LBG plate 1x1 (I've got plenty of those). While inventorying the set, I tried this for the first time. Probably also the last time

Another year... another kid. Same train. Mrs. Brickvoyeur is building the gingerbread house, while I get to finish up the Bakery and Post Office. Doubtful the Fire Station or Market make an appearance this year. The Cottage will eventually find its way to me for under $100 like all the other old Winter Village sets have.

thanks so much for the set# AND descriptive words...After 2 years. I still don't know a single set# (and hope I never do)...always have to google it

Got tired of Christmas sets. Santa needed a new ride and honestly, the stickers are more of a zen process for me.

If I had $1.50 for every time someone used the "dumb move" line regarding Lego retirements... well, I wouldn't have to sell Lego anymore.

It sure has.

Better than expected. And cute.

Tensegrity Tower by David Roberts