Yeah, it's nice to see that space exploration themes are still popular, but that set is not exactly attractive, look, price, or box art! :)

Ummm... If you can look at 60080 and think it looks comparable to 10213 or 10231 you may want to consult an optometrist ASAP.

It may be due to the fact that I haven't ever seen them in person to compare, but I stand by my original statement that they look fairly similar.

It may be due to the fact that I haven't ever seen them in person to compare, but I stand by my original statement that they look fairly similar.

I was fortunate enough to see a shuttle night launch first hand in 1995. Lift off was after midnight and for twenty seconds the night sky was as bright as noon. It was a truly amazing experience, I am truly saddened at the current state of the U.S. space program (or lack there of). At any rate go see one of the remaining shuttles in their museums, once you see one up close you'll get it.

I was fortunate enough to see a shuttle night launch first hand in 1995. Lift off was after midnight and for twenty seconds the night sky was as bright as noon. It was a truly amazing experience, I am truly saddened at the current state of the U.S. space program (or lack there of). At any rate go see one of the remaining shuttles in their museums, once you see one up close you'll get it.

 

It was a thing of beauty.  I was in Florida at Daytona Beach and watched the very first shuttle launch become visible after the first couple of minutes from launch.  I do not remember exact details.

 

Very humbling and today I am very sad for the space program.

 

I wish they would go all out and relaunch the Orion and Ares programs but I am afraid it is all over with for quite some time.

Memory lane, turns out the launch I was at was STS 76 in March of 1996 (memory isn't what it used to be I guess). Thanks Google.

If you are fine with getting a new version it is coming out in August for $99.99, set number 60080. Pictures: http://www.bricksandbloks.com/lego-spaceport-60080-summer-2015-set-photos-preview/

 

Honestly, it looks pretty similar to the previous version to me, so I'd just wait for the new one to drop a tad in price ($100 for 586 pieces anyone?).

Ummm... If you can look at 60080 and think it looks comparable to 10213 or 10231 you may want to consult an optometrist ASAP.

I'm sure he meant comparable in basic similarity and not exact which to a degree they are. The newer shuttle is comprised of mainly large curved bricks whereas the former was more standard pieces with a select number of rounded wedges. Funny thing is the older Shuttle Expedition at retail contained twice as many parts as this new Spaceport while the new set is more expensive with half the pieces. What a cruel joke. I would maybe pay $80 for the Spaceport but $120? What are they smoking....

That dog will hunt!

 

 

 

Nice Primus acknowledgement...

Nice Primus acknowledgement...

Love me some Primus and Les Claypool.....dude is a beast on the bass.

That 60080 is the Lego Juniors version of 10213/10231!

It looks like a lot more stickers on the new version as well. No thanks.

4x Ninjago City at 50% off. Deal considering the piece count and flagship set of that series.

I got an ultra agents hurricane heist for $35 and a city crook pursuit for $3.50 at target

Just snagged 2 60022 Cargo Terminals at Toys R Us for $79.99 each.

I was going to wait and pick these all up at Lego for double points over the weekend but Toy R Us is having an actual sale for once so i saved a lot more than if i had bought at Lego. I ordered:

75046 Coruscant Police Gunship $43.99

75051 Jedi Scout Fighter $47.99

75058 MTT $71.99

75080 AAT $19.99

75081 T-16 Skyhopper $19.99 

75082 TIE Advanced Prototype $31.99

75083 AT-DP $39.99

75090 Ezra's Speederbike $15.99

Used my coupons and also got free shipping. Saved around $70. If i had bought at double points at Lego i would have only gotten $30-ish. These were all for my collection and not for resale. So i am happy to have saved a bit.

Went back and checked and apparently the sale is only on Star Wars sets and a few Lego Movie sets in case anyone was interested.

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I'm amazed that you're still able to find MFs. 

I'm amazed that you're still able to find MFs. 

 

One of my local TRUs still has some in the "extra" piles on top of the shelves but at a markup to $200 CDN, I'm hoping they have another sale. I bought a bunch last time they went 20% off and sold all of them in about 4 weeks for a decent little profit.

Nuthing big picked up a Hulkbuster set from target. Had a few target cards and thought it was kinda cool. Just finished it while watching Archer tonight

Bought this lil guy yesterday. Open box with sealed inner boxes. Super excited to have it in the collection.

Bought this lil guy yesterday. Open box with sealed inner boxes. Super excited to have it in the collection.

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I gotta ask, how much did it set you back? :D

I gotta ask, how much did it set you back?

It was originally going to be a consignment, but I agreed to buy it outright for $800, which seems more than fair considering 10221 is approaching the same price on Amzn.

snowspeeder $20 and a bunch of cmf 13 for $2 ea.

snowspeeder $20 and a bunch of cmf 13 for $2 ea.

 

Target had a snowspeeder left huh? That's a set I'd like to have but I haven't been able to pay $40 for it.