Advice Needed: Keep, Sell, Or Part Out?

SirBrickalotOfLego

Hi all.

I have a few sets I no longer feel attached to. The sets in question are the Ewok Village, the Fairground Mixer, and, to a lesser extent, the Simpsons House. They’re all built, in excess of 95% complete (missing very minor parts). I’m not sure what to do with them. If there’s interest I may sell them, but I’m I’m currently entering a phase of MOC building and I want to be able to create more things out of my own imagination. For example, I’ve started building a Modular School and the tan parts from the Simpsons House would be helpful in completing it. 

Of course I also fear I may regret doing either of these things, and I feel inclined to keep them intact. Does anyone have any advice they can offer me?

Thanks. 

TheFew

Keep the bits you want. Sell the rest on bricklink or sell them to a bricklink seller. Enjoy your mocs and have no regrets.

gratefulnat

I'd sell the Ewok village & the fairground mixer for funds to buy bricks for MOC'ing buildings with, and use the Simpson house for parts.

CCC

Put the minifigs to one side. Start MOCing with The Simpsons. If you find you enjoy doing MOCs, do the same with the other sets. If you no longer want them, sell off the minifigs and any valuable parts you find you don't need for MOCs.

piratemania7

It’s always so personal. Do what your heart tells you. As @CCC stated above put the minifigures aside and go from there.

Remember, once the set is gone (if you sell it) it becomes perhaps more expensive to reacquire. If you just use the pieces to MOC you can still come back and build the original if you so wanted.

DeMontes

I build sets, photograph then tear them apart joyfully to use the parts for MOCs. You will not regret the pleasure of creating something awesome with your own hands

SirBrickalotOfLego

Thanks for the advice everyone. I revamped my modular school WIP in order to conserve parts and make it more interesting; it’s now a dojo and art store. 

I’ve decided against taking any sets apart for the time being, but it’s not out of the question yet.

@DeMontes, you were right, I am having such a pleasurable time building my own designs without instructions. I’m really happy with the progress I’m making! 

Let me know if anyone wants pics of my WIP.

Thanks again!

Th1nDiesel

^ Yes, please. I've been thinking of building a dojo since I picked up loads of cheap Ninjago annuals for the Wu-Cru outfits. Some inspiration would be awesome.

ReesesPieces

I am also waiting for when I have time to start on a dojo and would like to see yours as well.

SirBrickalotOfLego

Here’s pictures for those who requested. Bare in mind it’s very much a WIP.


Also the roof with greenhouse which connects to the botanist’s lab next door;


Any feedback is welcome, I’ve got a BrickLink order on the way to help finish it.

M1J0E

That’s looking great!  The gray archways forming the windows are a cool idea!

SirBrickalotOfLego

@M1J0E Thanks, That’s what I like most about it too. My BrickLink order arrived earlier, things are really beginning to feel finished!