Two of our more popular threads are "What LEGO set(s) did you buy today?" and "What LEGO set(s) did you sell today?" These threads are filled with great information. But we all know LEGO bricks are about "building" LEGO sets and models, so why shouldn't we talk about it on this site as well? I mean, many LEGO sets that are fantastic builds are also investment winners, so why shouldn't people share some of their experiences of build and set quality that might affect LEGO set values, either positively or negatively? Let us know what you built today and your overall thoughts on the set. Don't forget to leave more in depth reviews in our LEGO SET REVIEWS section...

Edited June 23, 201510 yr by Ed Mack

Finished Old Fishing Store, and it went perfectly on the mantle:

Oh man, I've got so much in the pipeline at the moment.  Right now I'm working through the sets that I bought during Force Friday (just finished up the Resistance Transport Pod and Kylo Ren's Tie Fighter).  Next on deck is the Resistance Bomber, which I'm really interested in seeing put all together.  Also I've parted out 2 old sets from the 90's that I got when I was a kid, Blacktron 2's Aerial Intruder and Ice Planet 2002's Deep Freeze Defender (this is my favorite set from childhood - so I'm excited to put it back together).  I'm missing 2 pieces from the Ice Planet set, so the build on that one will have to wait until I get my parts order in from Bricklink.

Pet Shop built and added to the collection. Town Hall up next.

 

Edited September 6, 20178 yr by eliminator

Wife built this little guy.

Today my computer was giving me some trouble with getting video off of my camera to my computer.  So while the files were transferring, I built this old Blacktron 2 set: The Aerial Intruder!  It was a nice break from doing the newest Star Wars sets that I've been making my way through for my YouTube channel.  There's something about the sets from the 80's/90's space themes that are just awesome (for me).

First off, Irma sucks. Things are pretty boring with no power, so I've been building some sets. The Batmobile was from a CL lot I got last week, that I already built a Brick Bounty from. The Technic BMW is from my "new sets to build" pile. And the Simpsons is a used one I picked up last year that I hadn't gotten around to yet, only missing one piece. 

Working on my city Elevation. Had to walk away for a while.

As much as I would love to put a train in my city I just don't have a plan to make it work. I may end up putting in a raised tram like system but with the way I have my tables and my future tables it's really going to take some serious planning.

15 hours ago, TigerEyez said:

First off, Irma sucks. Things are pretty boring with no power, so I've been building some sets. The Batmobile was from a CL lot I got last week, that I already built a Brick Bounty from. The Technic BMW is from my "new sets to build" pile. And the Simpsons is a used one I picked up last year that I hadn't gotten around to yet, only missing one piece.

I was right there with you. We had just moved, and hadn't had a chance to unbox and rebuild all our sets, so Irma became a lego building party for me, the wife, and the kids. 30 sets pieced back together. As a reward, we unboxed and built Tie Striker, Droid Escape Pod, Clone Turbo Tank, and I started the Saturn V (but didn't finish yet, as I had to clean up the fallen trees in the yard :()

My daughter used her Irma-induced day off of school to finish up her 41130 Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster.  Her Friends mini-city is now complete with hotel, houses, sports park, all the amusement sets, and several other random things (like the news van and an entire jungle section...ha!).  She really likes the amusement park, but of course wishes the roller coaster was motorized. 

Finished for now. Time to run! 3 circuits.

Awesome city.

Question for all you city builders with or without trains. After building the modulars and setting them up the way you want it, do you folks actually play with them like a kid would or leave them for display and to look at once in awhile moving a few things around? And as for trains I guess just switching them on and watching them move and then leaving them for display.

Awesome city.

Question for all you city builders with or without trains. After building the modulars and setting them up the way you want it, do you folks actually play with them like a kid would or leave them for display and to look at once in awhile moving a few things around? And as for trains I guess just switching them on and watching them move and then leaving them for display.

I played with my trains every few weeks until I put them all away. I never touch my modulars but little hands have found them when they come to visit and I'm missing a minifig as a result.

11 hours ago, squeakdigital00 said:

Did you have to make any modification to the Spider-Man bridge to allow for the train tracks?

I've been gathering plant pieces and tan plates from all over my bulk and last night I built a fair sized beach scene for my new Shoretroopers and a bunch of stormies too. Couldn't get a good picture so I'll try to post one later. In the past week I built a 75049 Snowspeeder, Kylo Ren's TIE Fighter, and the newest A-Wing. I liked the improvements in the A-Wing over the Darth Vader's TIE Fighter vs. A-Wing. I really liked that one when I built it, but this is better. Still trying to decide about building the Jedi Starfighter with Hyperdrive Ring and Rebel Combat Frigate.

 I gave an open box 8289 Technic Firetruck to a friend who loves the Technic sets. . I wasn't sure if all the bags were there though. I guess they were as he just sent me a picture.

Yes, he needs to work on the cable issue.

Edited September 14, 20178 yr by MarleyMoose

12 hours ago, MarleyMoose said:

 I gave an open box 8289 Technic Firetruck to a friend who loves the Technic sets. . I wasn't sure if all the bags were there though. I guess they were as he just sent me a picture.

Yes, he needs to work on the cable issue.

Your wiring is driving my OCD insane,  

Just now, Alpinemaps said:

Your wiring is driving my OCD insane,  

As I posted. Not my place. Yes, I agree with you.

18 minutes ago, MarleyMoose said:

As I posted. Not my place. Yes, I agree with you.

Reading comprehension isn't always my thing.

Did you have to make any modification to the Spider-Man bridge to allow for the train tracks?

The arches are higher and so is the footers

11 hours ago, squeakdigital00 said:

The arches are higher and so is the footers

 

 

Sorry I should have been more specific but glad you mentioned what you did. What about the width of the span? Is it the same or did you have to widen it?

 

Same width

Amazon Glitch Detective

40260 Halloween Haunt

LEGOLAND California was selling "pre made" fidget spinners, expertly assembled by someone on staff (no joke, he designed the one that was being sold and was assembling them himself), for $6 each.

I took a quick glance, went to the Pick A Brick wall and pulled the parts myself.





Since they go by weight at LEGOLAND, it cost me about $5.50 to grab the parts to build 3 of them.