I gotta find one of these used so I don't need to bust open my box.  This set and SSD has been crying to be displayed.

It's like The Transformers movie when Unicron is devouring Moonbase 1 and Spike says the 'S' word. My kids have probably watched that scene 20-30 times and haven't repeated it yet!

 

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It's funny how I don't remember hearing the 'S' word in the Transformers movie as a kid but years later when I got the DVD there it was. Go to the scene selection and even the scene itself is called "The 'S' Word".

 

That is exactly how I felt the first time I watched The Transformers with my oldest son (two years ago when he was 4). It caught me so off guard that I did a little research into it and depending on where you saw it, it may have been cut out. But generally, it made it past all the "censors" .. I think it's awesome. The S word isn't all that serious IMO.

 

I guess I was just too much in awe as a kid... but I'm surprised that after the kids having watched it so many times they still haven't repeated it. They repeat most of the other good parts!

It's so difficult not to go rip open my shuttle and build it right now

In the meantime I finally finished the Pet Shop. I like it a lot. It's my wife's favorite modular now.

do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it ...do it 

I guess I was just too much in awe as a kid... but I'm surprised that after the kids having watched it so many times they still haven't repeated it. They repeat most of the other good parts!

Plenty of good parts to repeat.

Megatron: Prime!

Optimus Prime: One shall stand, one shall fall.

Megatron: Why throw away your life so recklessly?

Optimus Prime: That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron.

Megatron: NO! I'll crush you with my bare hands!

Megatron: This was almost too easy, Starscream!

Starscream: Much easier, almighty Megatron, than attacking the real threat; the Autobots' moonbase!

Megatron: You're an idiot, Starscream.

Starscream: Who disrupts my coronation?

Galvatron: 'Coronation', Starscream? This is bad comedy.

Starscream: Megatron? Is that you?

Galvatron: Here's a hint!

*BOOM!*

Galvatron: Will anyone else attempt to fill his shoes?

Hot Rod: They've got more Sharkticons then we have Photon Charges.

Kup: Then let's hold a demolition derby!

Just finished building the 5542 Black Thunder. Awesome build.

Built 3 sets over the last 2 days:

7938 Passenger Train

7939 Cargo Train

60014 Coast Guard Boat

 

Must say, I`m impressed with 60014. Got it for $43 CAN from amazon.uk and it`s a great value. IMO, the $100 MSRP is a decent price for this set. It just pops when you look at it on the shelf with the others. I just see value, that`s likely largely due to the 1pc boat. Very good set, and it`s obvious why it has been so popular. 

 

The trains are great as well. Only Lego train I`ve had up till now was the Holiday Train which I got years ago.  Quite a large difference, but they are both solid trains in comparison. Was watching a film after work last night and had both trains running on slow in the background. Purchased extra tracks, so plenty of room for both. Who ever said Lego trains were just for kids? They lied, big time!    

 

 

 

Just finished building the 5542 Black Thunder. Awesome build.

Right on! Wasn`t familiar with that title so googled it. Nice chopper for sure!

Right on! Wasn`t familiar with that title so googled it. Nice chopper for sure!

The best part about it is that you can fit two minifigures in the pilot and co-pilot seats.

The best part about it is that you can fit two minifigures in the pilot and co-pilot seats.

Dude, that`s cool! Pretty expensive item now, but I can certainly see why. Don`t take it apart any time soon 

**EDIT: I didn't see a "What Lego set do you need to rebuild today" so I'm posting this here.**

 

Ever seen what 10188 looks like after being destroyed by Luke Skywalker? No? How about by a 3 year old who accidentally pushed it off a small table.

 

 

 

This is pretty much the only part that doesn't need rebuilding.

 

Oh NO!

Oh NO!

 

Yeah, even Darth Sidious, the Dark Lord of the Sith, and his Royal Guard were no match for the swift hands of a 3 year old while his parents were busy chatting.

**EDIT: I didn't see a "What Lego set do you need to rebuild today" so I'm posting this here.**

 

Ever seen what 10188 looks like after being destroyed by Luke Skywalker? No? How about by a 3 year old who accidentally pushed it off a small table.

 

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This is pretty much the only part that doesn't need rebuilding.

 

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That looks destroyed. Very sad seeing it destroyed.

That looks destroyed. Very sad seeing it destroyed.

 

I got over it... It's amazing how strong Lego is - nothing is truly broken, but the holding power of the studs is no match for a good fall. Entire sections of the floor plates have separated as if they were never pressed together in the first place.

 

It's also not our first, or largest Lego set ever dropped. The other adult in our house, who shall remain nameless, dropped the Tower Bridge this past spring from shoulder height. Looked like it was bombed after WWII.

I have personally turned a Sandcrawler into rubble, I feel your pain.

I got over it... It's amazing how strong Lego is - nothing is truly broken, but the holding power of the studs is no match for a good fall. Entire sections of the floor plates have separated as if they were never pressed together in the first place.

 

It's also not our first, or largest Lego set ever dropped. The other adult in our house, who shall remain nameless, dropped the Tower Bridge this past spring from shoulder height. Looked like it was bombed after WWII.

It is a great thing that Lego is so durable. I dropped several small sets down a flight of stairs by accident, and everything was fine, just needed to be reassembled. As for other brands like Mega Blocks, some of there bricks break, if you drop it.

Ever seen what 10188 looks like after being destroyed by Luke Skywalker? No? How about by a 3 year old who accidentally pushed it off a small table.

Finally built an R2D2 and then decided he looked lonely so I built the Bounty Hunter Cube Dudes to go along with it on display.

I have personally turned a Sandcrawler into rubble, I feel your pain.

 

Man, I would hate that. I have several of those and it really is a tedious build IMO

I have personally turned a Sandcrawler into rubble, I feel your pain.

 

Well, I haven't destroyed anything (yet). Knock on ABS.

Man, I would hate that. I have several of those and it really is a tedious build IMO

It is, I was not amused.

Built Forbidden Cove (circa 199x); took an hour to find all the pieces.

Just finished building the 4796 Ogel Mutant Squid.

Pirate Ship Ambush

Winter Village Market. Glorious. It is now prominently displayed in our home, and I want to give one to everyone I know.