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  • bookmumbookmum Member Posts: 1,511
    I went to the cinema today. First time in years. Guess what I saw? No it wasn't Alien 40th anniversary! No it was Lego Movie 2! Obviously. And as it was at 10 o'clock on a Monday morning I was the only person there in the cinema. Seriously. The only one. Even the ticket check person wasn't there! 
    Oh and as for the film.... AWESOME!! 
    omniumSumoLegostluxLEGOFan2MegtheCatsnowhitieLostInTranslationAddicted2Oxygen
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    That's probably not a good sign for the theatre or the movie!
    Switchfoot55SprinkleOttergmonkey76LEGOFan2Baby_Yoda
  • bookmumbookmum Member Posts: 1,511
    I think the cinema was empty because it was 10 o'clock on a Monday school /work day and possibly the last week of the film being on. I mean who goes to the cinema at 10 o'clock on a Monday morning?? (except me - obvs!) 
    MaffyDMegtheCatLEGOFan2Baby_YodasnowhitieMr_Cross
  • MegtheCatMegtheCat Member Posts: 500
    bookmum said:
    I think the cinema was empty because it was 10 o'clock on a Monday school /work day and possibly the last week of the film being on. I mean who goes to the cinema at 10 o'clock on a Monday morning?? (except me - obvs!) 
    I would totally go at 10 in the morning! When I saw the movie it was just me and and one other person (he was down a row or two in front of me). And the whole movie theater was like a ghost town even when I got out of the movie. I practically had to climb over the counter to get my popcorn refill. (At those prices I bring a clean bag to dump it in so I can get the refill & take it home.)
    LEGOFan2SprinkleOtterbookmum
  • LegoboyLegoboy Member Posts: 8,827
    Looks like a sell-out show.
    LEGOFan2gmonkey76
  • LegopantsLegopants Member Posts: 2,097
    LEGO Fan said:
    Legopants said:
    Somewhere in Bletchley...
    Sitting in a packed cinema waiting for TLM2 to start (fortunately I've got Little Miss Legopants here to keep me company) :-) 


    was it any good? I just want to see it but don't know if it is worth the money.
    Yeah, I thought it was pretty good. Certainly very entertaining. I didn't think it was quite as good as the first part though. 
    bookmumLEGOFan2LostInTranslation
  • snowhitiesnowhitie Member Posts: 3,078
    Fingers been itching to build for a while but busy taking care of my son and mother-in-law this half term. However, tonight I broke open the Dr Fox set of Unikitty. Not a theme I usually go for but could'nt resist it for a tenner. I even bought 2.

    My son built the first one on Monday and has been having loads of fun with it. We don't know the sotryline, but he's been inventing so many stories with it. So top marks for a storyline. I've been quite enjoying the building too. Even if it's not that complicated, there are some cool bits in it and it's very colourful.
    kbwLegopantsLEGOFan2Muftak1BumblepantsMr_Crosssid3windr
  • klintonklinton Member Posts: 1,248
    Shib said:
    Had a little bit of a play with #70825 over lunch... 

    Think this could be a contender for my favourite set this year. So much to build and rebuild. Plus at half price it was an absolute bargain just for the parts! 
    It's easily one of my favorite sets within the past several years, tbh. I'm pretty fidgety, constantly playing with whatever's at hand (which might go a long way to explaining my general interest in Lego, hahaha). This set is just fun to pull out when I'm trying to watch a movie or something, to distract my hands. Just building her up randomly often produces some fun results. 
  • mdtvandymdtvandy Member Posts: 61
    I gave up new LEGO purchases for lent. Pray for me during this difficult time.
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  • Gibbo1959Gibbo1959 Member Posts: 548
    mdtvandy said:
    I gave up new LEGO purchases for lent. Pray for me during this difficult time.
    That would have been a sacrifice too far, so I've just given up chocolate, cakes, crisps and alcohol. And mostly the will to live!
    CymbelineomniumVorpalRyuMegtheCatLEGOFan2
  • pxchrispxchris Member Posts: 2,384
    Another highlight of Bricks Cascade for me was talking with Jake Sadovich, the designer of the Ship in a Bottle. He is a really neat guy and an extremely talented builder. He had quite a few builds around the convention, including of course his original Ship in a Bottle design.

    He was kind enough to sign my box for me!




    I couldn't help but loving this mod that someone did of a Tardis in a Bottle!


    A comparison shot that Jake took a while back of his build with the set gives a real good feel for just how big his original model is!


    starwars4everSpeedman29KLOKRIECHERBaby_YodaLEGOFan2FowlerBricks
  • prettybigguyprettybigguy Member Posts: 26
    Having the interior of our house painted in advance of putting it up for sale, so I had to pack everything up. Took all weekend and more than 300 ft of bubble wrap! Probably won't see any of it again until after the move in a few months. Ugh.

    KLOKRIECHERLEGOFan2
  • NorfolkianNorfolkian Member Posts: 15
    Feeling disappointed that the used but "100% complete" Lego set I bought from eBay, has some pieces missing. Along with the added bonus of some lego bricks from a different set, a piece of a random Dreamworks toy (not lego) and some balled up foil, and an old receipt!
    SumoLegoLEGOFan2
  • PJ76ukPJ76uk Member Posts: 974
    Norfolkian said:
    Feeling disappointed that the used but "100% complete" Lego set I bought from eBay, has some pieces missing. Along with the added bonus of some lego bricks from a different set, a piece of a random Dreamworks toy (not lego) and some balled up foil, and an old receipt!
    I know how you feel! Recently bought #918-1 100% complete with box and instructions only to find the 4x4 plate was replaced with a 1x4 plate and two 2x3 plates! Seller was pretty good at sending a replacement part though...
  • Switchfoot55Switchfoot55 Member Posts: 3,351
    Just got a line on three Sweet Mayhem and one Benny Brickheadz for a decent price. Trying to consider if I just want to get One SM and Benny, or all four. Decisions decisions. 

    Does anyone have an Emmett or Wildstyle they'd be willing to consider trading for a Sweet Mayhem to help push me over the edge?
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    prettybigguy said:
    Took all weekend and more than 300 ft of bubble wrap!
    Is that the full-size Mystery Machine?  

    And I like the corner Octan station.  That's a nice mod!
    LEGOFan2
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    Norfolkian said:
    ...and some balled up foil, and an old receipt!
    As long as you don't get cat turds and moist dog hair, it's probably still a 'win'.  I once acquired a bin of old SW LEGO that simultaneously reeked of Febreeze, body odor and paprika.

    Right into the washing machine they went!
    NorfolkiandatsunrobbieSprinkleOtterLEGOFan2
  • Switchfoot55Switchfoot55 Member Posts: 3,351
    SumoLego said:
    I once acquired a bin of old SW LEGO that simultaneously reeked of Febreeze, body odor and paprika.
    Ah yes, the sweet sweet potpourri that is used LEGO lots 
    SumoLegoSprinkleOtterLEGOFan2
  • prettybigguyprettybigguy Member Posts: 26
    SumoLego 
    Is that the full-size Mystery Machine?  

    And I like the corner Octan station.  That's a nice mod!
    Yes on the Mystery Machine.
    Thanks! I originally had it on a standard baseplate covered in tiles, but I re-worked it to try and make use of one my many unused intersection road plates.
    SumoLegoCymbelineLEGOFan2
  • NorfolkianNorfolkian Member Posts: 15
    SumoLego said:
    Norfolkian said:
    ...and some balled up foil, and an old receipt!
    As long as you don't get cat turds and moist dog hair, it's probably still a 'win'.  I once acquired a bin of old SW LEGO that simultaneously reeked of Febreeze, body odor and paprika.

    Right into the washing machine they went!
    Yeah, I realise you're always taking a risk with these things, but to claim it's "100% complete" when you clearly haven't even checked what's in the box is a bit cheeky! I've contacted the seller to see what they say before I leave feedback! I'm going to wash all the pieces, as they're pretty filthy too, work out exactly what's missing and see if I can complete the set with buying individual pieces. It's #6969 - no idea if the sounds and lights work yet. I've thrown out the batteries it came with, and will try some new ones and see!
  • milambermilamber Member Posts: 637
    Norfolkian said:
    SumoLego said:
    Norfolkian said:
    ...and some balled up foil, and an old receipt!
    As long as you don't get cat turds and moist dog hair, it's probably still a 'win'.  I once acquired a bin of old SW LEGO that simultaneously reeked of Febreeze, body odor and paprika.

    Right into the washing machine they went!
    Yeah, I realise you're always taking a risk with these things, but to claim it's "100% complete" when you clearly haven't even checked what's in the box is a bit cheeky! I've contacted the seller to see what they say before I leave feedback! I'm going to wash all the pieces, as they're pretty filthy too, work out exactly what's missing and see if I can complete the set with buying individual pieces. It's #6969 - no idea if the sounds and lights work yet. I've thrown out the batteries it came with, and will try some new ones and see!
    As it's Ebay you can simply report it as not as described and the seller has to refund in full and pay for return postage. If you want to keep it, you can negotiate a discount instead.
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    prettybigguy said:
    Thanks! I originally had it on a standard baseplate covered in tiles, but I re-worked it to try and make use of one my many unused intersection road plates.
    I'm stealing that idea.  I hadn't devised a workable way to incorporate the gas station.  I had considered using a runway plate, but nothing matched up.  And a brick-built road just looked terrible.

    Thanks!
  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890
    SumoLego said:
    As long as you don't get cat turds and moist dog hair, it's probably still a 'win'.  I once acquired a bin of old SW LEGO that simultaneously reeked of Febreeze, body odor and paprika.

    Right into the washing machine they went!
    Wait, you can wash Lego in a washing machine? Do you put them in some sort of bag? I might consider doing that with some dusty old Lego sets I have.
    SumoLego
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    The pieces were not in the best shape to begin with, so I put them in a fine mesh bag on the gentle cycle, and on medium water temperature.  I also used 'delicate' detergent. 

    (I'm not sure what that meant, but I acknowledge that stupid marketing often works on me.)

    They came out very clean, had no smell and were none the worse for wear.  I was expecting some rounded edges and scratches, but the pieces were fine.

    If it were a 'new' or super-dusty set I displayed, I'd probably not run them through the washing machine.  I'd probably soak them and hand-wash the pieces.
    Jern92
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    If you nab the two white ones, I'll gladly trade you a red one!
    SprinkleOtterdavetheoxygenmandmcc0LEGOFan2Baby_Yoda
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    And who is buying an avent calendar on a cruise ship?!?!?
    davetheoxygenmanSprinkleOtterdmcc0LEGOFan2Baby_Yoda
  • lessjunkfoodlessjunkfood Member Posts: 130
    Somebody that wants to pay a 20% markup over retail?
    PolyphemusLEGOFan2
  • eMJeeNLeMJeeNL Member Posts: 789
    eMJeeNL said:
    SumoLego said:
    eMJeeNL said:
    I'm also still awaiting my package.
    Soooo... did it get worked out?
    It did not. complaint [email protected]
    Just got refunded by my CCissuer. All is not lost. ;) But still, remains an irritating turn of events. And, I still haven't gotten myself a #10197. Might get one as a BDpresent to myself in May, then.
    SumoLegoPolyphemus
  • dmcc0dmcc0 Member Posts: 778
    SumoLego said:
    And who is buying an avent calendar on a cruise ship?!?!?
    Depends how long the cruise is...
    SumoLegoLEGOFan2MegtheCatSprinkleOttergmonkey76Baby_YodaLegoboysid3windr
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    lessjunkfood said:
    Somebody that wants to pay a 20% markup over retail?
    I didn't know Toys R Us was still suppling product to Royal Caribbean.
    LEGOFan2lessjunkfoodstluxSprinkleOtterBaby_Yodasid3windr
  • AanchirAanchir Member Posts: 3,037
    klinton said:
    Shib said:
    I’m tempted to get half a dozen to try to make a more movie accurate version of the octopus like creature...but I don’t have anything like the needed cash for that.
    Right? It's really the only option for a bunch of basic Duplo bricks that you need to make the types of creatures featured in the film. I actually browsed TRU's shelves, looking for a set with the rounded 2x4 bricks with eyes to make the ostritch(?) and the little flying ones from... but all of the sets currently available are very specialized, with like farm elemets or houses (and...Jurassic World Duplo! Who knew?). There's legit no other 'basic Duplo bricks' set out there, besides the TLM2 set.
    There are definitely other sets out there with basic Duplo, even if your TRU didn't have them. The most current, with a really impressive value by Duplo standards, is #10887.
    It's worth keeping in mind, though, that as with other LEGO movie characters, the Duplo aliens from The LEGO Movie often feature recolors and/or graphics that haven't necessarily shown up in previous sets. For example, here's BrickLink's list of parts in the dome shape used for the smallest, most basic Duplo aliens, and as you can see, the versions with an eye on one side from The LEGO Movie 2 were brand-new. Previous examples with an eye pattern had smaller eyes on both sides with various visual differences.
    If it's any help, here's BrickLink's list of the 2x4x2 rounded bricks you're referring to. I think the faces from #10861 or #45018 perhaps most closely resemble the little flying ones, though not as varied in color. The closest match to the ostrich's face last appeared in #10561.
    klinton
  • gmonkey76gmonkey76 Member Posts: 1,828
    dmcc0 said:
    SumoLego said:
    And who is buying an avent calendar on a cruise ship?!?!?
    Depends how long the cruise is...
    The brochure said it was a 3hr. cruise.
    SumoLegoSprinkleOtterstarwars4ever
  • CaptainRogersCaptainRogers Member Posts: 862
    gmonkey76 said:
    The brochure said it was a 3hr. cruise.
    A three hour cruise! The weather started geting rough, the tiny ship was tossed...
    gmonkey76SumoLegoSprinkleOtter
  • SumoLegoSumoLego Member Posts: 15,229
    I've repeatedly seen this ad on Hulu, and I find it unsettling.

    Thus, I must share it with everyone.  Humanoid cats with litterbox problems kinda freaks me out.  


    Bumblepantspxchrisgmonkey76LEGOFan2Switchfoot55Baby_YodaMegtheCat
  • ModeltrainmanModeltrainman Member Posts: 1,221
    @SumoLego Eeeeeeee… My status: trying to get people to keep supporting my Up house. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/2014d893-a049-4506-87a3-cb923d2aa3ae
    LEGOFan2SumoLego
  • FowlerBricksFowlerBricks Member Posts: 1,731
    I just put in an order to Lego.com so I could get the Marvel pack, at long last.
    SumoLegoLEGOFan2pxchrisMegtheCat
  • BastyBasty Member Posts: 494
    eMJeeNL said:
    eMJeeNL said:
    SumoLego said:
    eMJeeNL said:
    I'm also still awaiting my package.
    Soooo... did it get worked out?
    It did not. complaint [email protected]
    Just got refunded by my CCissuer. All is not lost. ;) But still, remains an irritating turn of events. And, I still haven't gotten myself a #10197. Might get one as a BDpresent to myself in May, then.
    Glad you got it refunded. Hopefully I’ll find out next week from PayPal if I’m getting my money back! 
    SumoLego
  • SprinkleOtterSprinkleOtter Member Posts: 2,779
    SumoLego said:
    I've repeatedly seen this ad on Hulu, and I find it unsettling.

    Thus, I must share it with everyone.  Humanoid cats with litterbox problems kinda freaks me out.  


    Fabuland! Long time no see!
    pxchrisSumoLegodmcc0JenniBumblepantsBaby_YodaFowlerBrickssid3windr
  • BastyBasty Member Posts: 494
    Annoyed at Amazon. 
    LEGOFan2KLOKRIECHERCymbelineBaby_Yoda
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