Noj Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 'Legos'?? So American, ergo, so wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) This week Me and the kids have been playing with our newest Lego additions. Marvel avengers and dc Lego superhero figures Also built the technic street bike and chopper. Will add some pics soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 3, 2015 by Toxic Basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Just got into the Simpsons sets Bought the Kwik-E-Mart a few days ago and yesterday got the series 2 mini figures. Will be getting the Simpsons house next pay day and then will get a couple of other sets I like the look of. Going to see if I can fit some lights to the roof section of the Kwik-E-Mart to lift the gloom inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I've got the Simpsons house but I've stuck it in the loft till I've got space to build it. I've been thinking about getting the kwik e mart but I've got Lego in every corner now lol need to extend the house and make more space I've just bought the mixels series 2 off eBay. Just series 1 to collect then I've got the full five series of mixels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I was surprised how big it was once built,about 12x10 inches overall. I had one piece missing although it might have been a mistake on my part but I cant see where The replacement part is on it's way from Lego,you cant see where the piece is missing though as it is behind the Kwik-E-Mart sign,I juggled the bits around a bit so the missing one wouldn't be obvious. The Snake and Cheif Wiggum figures are great and only come with this set apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Looks rather good On with 420009, Mobile Crane mk2.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Looks rather good On with 420009, Mobile Crane mk2.... Built that one before. Had most of the big Technic sets from the last 3 or 4 years. I dont like the smaller sets,has to have at least 1500 or so pieces before I think about buying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Looks rather good On with 420009, Mobile Crane mk2.... Need pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This weekends buys Couldn't resist wall e and the avengers tower was well priced. Toys r us have a few discounts on sets at the moment. Mainly marvel sets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Built that one before. Had most of the big Technic sets from the last 3 or 4 years. I dont like the smaller sets,has to have at least 1500 or so pieces before I think about buying it Price vs piece count for us, some sets represent awful VFM, especially Technical of late....the Actross will be ordered shortly, waiting for the release of the Winter Toy Shop before ordering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Started building wall e Got to this point so far Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 There is a head fix for Wall-E as it is quite floppy otherwise apparently. http://chrismcveigh.com/cm/lego_building_guides.html Not tried it as I dont have that one but have seen some reviews of the stock one with the floppy head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yep seen the head fix but tried searching the Lego store pick a bric and couldn't find the first piece needed. Any idea where I'd find the bits ? I've finished the building and the heads really floppy and the tracks barely move unless it's on carpet but I'm happy. It looks ace and was an enjoyable build, I really like the ideas sets. The boxes are better quality and the instructions are proper booklets and much better quality than standard sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yep seen the head fix but tried searching the Lego store pick a bric and couldn't find the first piece needed. Any idea where I'd find the bits ? I've finished the building and the heads really floppy and the tracks barely move unless it's on carpet but I'm happy. It looks ace and was an enjoyable build, I really like the ideas sets. The boxes are better quality and the instructions are proper booklets and much better quality than standard sets. I have used here before http://www.spareblocks.com/ although part numbers dont seem to match so some looking is required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 All being well will be getting the Simpsons house mid-week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Crane complete, pics to come. Downside is having to dismantle some of my City truck collection to display it in the cabinet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I've just used the old celotape round the pin trick and its holding fine. No need for any more parts Noj don't tease us get some pics up of the crane and some pics of the city trucks collection before you dismantle please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) as requested: 8285, the set I (unkowingly at the time) outbid TW for on ebay. Although a pneumatics, everything bar the drop down wheel bar is manually operated Nicely designed, lovely build and an impressive model when complete In its current cabinet space, along with a mere handful of my City truck collection: Edited September 15, 2015 by Noj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Sitting with Mobile Crane MK2: MC2 was a long build, didn't rush it, initially installed the cogs for the outriggers incorrectly, noticed before connecting the motor up Gearbox set up works brilliantly, the movement is slow, as per the real thing...in full extension, makes for a huge model! Well worth buying, imo. Sad to dismantle sets, on the bright side I may dig out something different to put on display For note, both Technic sets were bought via ebay, from honest sellers as both are 100% complete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) The only thing I didn't like which cant be avoided is the string lenght doesn't increase as you extend the arm right out. If you dont have enough slack as the longest part of the arm extends it gets hung up by the string. Is the 8285 "pumped" to operate it? Edited September 15, 2015 by smeghead28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Man after my own heart there with how you split up parts by colour into separate piles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Man after my own heart there with how you split up parts by colour into separate piles Thats boring. When I build a set I open all the packets at once into the empty box,more fun and the build lasts longer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I like sorting out the parts...organisation over chaos Rifling through a massive box of Lego reminds me of childhood....happy days 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The only thing I didn't like which cant be avoided is the string lenght doesn't increase as you extend the arm right out. If you dont have enough slack as the longest part of the arm extends it gets hung up by the string. Is the 8285 "pumped" to operate it? Agreed and yes it is...system still works well enough.... Have another pneumatics kit stashed somewhere...blue tow truck from their space age vehicle period....not worth much, didn't cost much, lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Basher Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Here's the built wall e. No idea where he will live yet but he's happy here for now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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