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  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890
    drdavewatford said:
    I wondered the same. It's quite conceivable that none of these bigger, more expensive sets will get enough pre-orders to make the cut which would I think prompt a rethink.
    It will be interesting if not a single set hits the 3,000 mark, but I'm sure at least a couple will. Limiting it to 1 set per household probably wouldn't help matters, but it allows more people to buy the sets they want, so that's a plus.
  • AstrobricksAstrobricks Member Posts: 5,443
    I would like the modular Lego store if it’s front doors weren’t so ridiculously overscaled.
    FollowsClosely
  • FireFox31FireFox31 Member Posts: 258
    Hypothesis:  The BrickLink Designer Program is a subtle encouragement for Ideas entrants to NOT submit models based on licenses.  To get this second chance at money, designers need to submit non-licensed models.  Heck, I feel motivated to submit my Idea which would probably not get officially produced but might get made at BrickLink.
    arathemis560Heliport
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    I agree, I think the ridiculous kneejerk reaction to drop it back to 1 per household off the back of a limited availability Castle (castles are popular, who knew eh??), plus the higher prices, might hurt the chances this time round of everything getting to 10k.

    It wouldn't be so silly to relax that limit after a couple of days, if sets are still available.
  • CCCCCC Member Posts: 20,526
    FireFox31 said:
    Hypothesis:  The BrickLink Designer Program is a subtle encouragement for Ideas entrants to NOT submit models based on licenses.  To get this second chance at money, designers need to submit non-licensed models.  Heck, I feel motivated to submit my Idea which would probably not get officially produced but might get made at BrickLink.
    Or maybe just an incentive to submit all those Modular ideas that you know won't be approved but might go through to BDP. But still keep on submitting licensed ideas.

    I imagine the primary motive of submitting is still to get a set of the subject made, rather than profiting from it. Coming up with decent designs takes time, and promoting them even longer, for little chance of reward. There are better ways to make money.

  • The_RancorThe_Rancor Member Posts: 2,533
    I love the design of the Venetian Houses, but I’m not sure I “$290” love them for what they are.
    KungFuKennyJern92FizyxMarshallmarioReesesPieceskiki180703autolycus
  • BrainsluggedBrainslugged Member Posts: 2,201
    Astrobricks said:
    I would like the modular Lego store if it’s front doors weren’t so ridiculously overscaled.
    It looks great, but the entire thing seems to be ridiculously overscaled.
    1265gmonkey76PDelahanty
  • AstrobricksAstrobricks Member Posts: 5,443
    Brainslugged said:
    Astrobricks said:
    I would like the modular Lego store if it’s front doors weren’t so ridiculously overscaled.
    It looks great, but the entire thing seems to be ridiculously overscaled.
    High ceilinged spaces are all the rage right now, so I don’t mind the height. It would be more cool if it had a mezzanine though :)
    KungFuKennyJern92
  • FireFox31FireFox31 Member Posts: 258
    edited November 2021
    For Tuesday, we may be able to use the shortcut from last time.  All we need are the updated URLs.  I forget how I found them all without waiting on BrickLink.  Are those the official/unofficial set numbers?

    Log in to Lego.com, then click these URLs to add the items directly to your cart on Lego.com.  It skips BrickLink entirely.
    Castle - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910001
    Bionicle - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910007
    Boat - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910010
    Safe - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910016
    Kakapo - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910017
    Particle Accelerator - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910025
    Flight - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910028


    KungFuKennyBrainsluggedMaffyD
  • AstrobricksAstrobricks Member Posts: 5,443
    FireFox31 said:
    For Tuesday, we may be able to use the shortcut from last time.  All we need are the updated URLs.  I forget how I found them all without waiting on BrickLink.  Are those the official/unofficial set numbers?

    Log in to Lego.com, then click these URLs to add the items directly to your cart on Lego.com.  It skips BrickLink entirely.
    Castle - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910001
    Bionicle - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910007
    Boat - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910010
    Safe - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910016
    Kakapo - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910017
    Particle Accelerator - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910025
    Flight - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910028


    Wait. Why are the names the same as last time?
  • FireFox31FireFox31 Member Posts: 258
    Those are the old links, reposted as an example.  If Lego and BrickLink use the same system, the phase 2 links might look similar.  The 9100xx numbers are the official set numbers.  Once we have those for phase 2, try putting them in the URLs above and they might add the product to your Lego.com cart without needing to get slowed down by BrickLink.
    AstrobricksCymbelineBrainsluggedkiki180703KungFuKenny
  • KungFuKennyKungFuKenny Member Posts: 2,368
    I’ll be interested to see how fast things progress tomorrow- I was on the ball when the castle set was going on sale, but (from reading comments here) it seems demand is lower for round 2… I’ll just be a spectator this time…
  • pxchrispxchris Member Posts: 2,343
    I've all but decided that I'm going to grab the aquarium.
  • FireFox31FireFox31 Member Posts: 258
    Yes, more votes for the aquarium! I hope it's lower price encourages people to order it. I've been waiting for that set for years.
    Fizyx
  • KungFuKennyKungFuKenny Member Posts: 2,368
    I should know better, but I went and re-perused the projects ... I don't think I had grasped how large the Seasons in Time set was!  At 18 inches tall, it would be a pretty impressive display piece (and only 6-7 inches shorter than the new UCS AT-AT!).  Plus, I'm a fan of Brent Waller's designs... decisions, decisions...
    Switchfoot55autolycusfulcrumbop
  • autolycusautolycus Member Posts: 1,427
    KungFuKenny said:
    I should know better, but I went and re-perused the projects ... I don't think I had grasped how large the Seasons in Time set was!  At 18 inches tall, it would be a pretty impressive display piece (and only 6-7 inches shorter than the new UCS AT-AT!).  Plus, I'm a fan of Brent Waller's designs... decisions, decisions...
    Yeah, I think most of us massively underestimated the scale of that set. I only realized it when I saw the price and then started looking really closely at the vignettes. There are a LOT of pieces in each of those, which means the base for them has to be a decent size itself. It's a beautiful set.
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    Here we go - the countdown begins. I think Aquarium, and either Windmill or Lego Store for me. 3 minutes to go and I'm still not sure!!  
  • BastyBasty Member Posts: 494
    bricktuary said:
    Here we go - the countdown begins. I think Aquarium, and either Windmill or Lego Store for me. 3 minutes to go and I'm still not sure!!  

    The bowling alley ofcourse :P
    KungFuKenny
  • fy222fy222 Member Posts: 200
    Venetian house cannot be added to the basket!?
  • maniacmaniac Member Posts: 865
    https://www.lego.com/en-gb/cart?product=910013 
    for Bowling Alley (GB)

    Got mine! 
    bricktuary
  • pxchrispxchris Member Posts: 2,343
    Well... I did it. Pre-ordered the aquarium.
  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890
    Got the Lego Store and Bowling Alley. Now to see if they make it to the end.
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    Is anyone else having troubles logging into bricklink? Super annoying. Or - does anyone have the direct product codes (thanks @maniac !)
  • fy222fy222 Member Posts: 200
    Tried both chrome and IE, could not add Venetian House to the basket in the UK =(
  • BrainsluggedBrainslugged Member Posts: 2,201
    maniac said:
    https://www.lego.com/en-gb/cart?product=910013 
    for Bowling Alley (GB)

    Got mine! 
    Thanks. That's the one I wanted and was having trouble logging into Bricklink. Ordered!
    bricktuary
  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890
    fy222 said:
    Tried both chrome and IE, could not add Venetian House to the basket in the UK =(
    Here's the link from it, but mine is the NZ site. https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910023
  • fy222fy222 Member Posts: 200
    Jern92 said:
    fy222 said:
    Tried both chrome and IE, could not add Venetian House to the basket in the UK =(
    Here's the link from it, but mine is the NZ site. https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910023
    Thank you! I can see the link for 910023, but it cannot be added to the basket for me. I can add other sets, not sure what is the issue here.
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    No joy on the Lego House so pivoted to the Calendar. Not totally sure why, but I wanted something!
  • pxchrispxchris Member Posts: 2,343
    I'm somewhat surprised at the early order of the results.
    bricktuary
  • BastyBasty Member Posts: 494
    You should be able to search for the sets normally on shop.lego.com but the Venetian Houses doesnt show up for some reason.

  • KungFuKennyKungFuKenny Member Posts: 2,368
    Surprisingly it seems that the Aquarium and Venetian Houses are running neck and neck...
  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890
    Mountain Windmill: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910003
    Retro Bowling Alley: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910013
    Modular LEGO Store: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910009
    Seasons in Time Calendar: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910006
    Clockwork Aquarium: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910015
    Venetian Houses: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910023
    Ruined House: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910024
    Science Adventures: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910014
    Quest Builder: https://www.lego.com/en-nz/cart?product=910022
    KungFuKennybricktuary
  • FireFox31FireFox31 Member Posts: 258
    edited November 2021
    Here's the current shortcut:

    Sign in to Lego.com.  Click these links to add the items directly to your cart.  This skips BrickLink, avoiding any slowdowns.
    Lego Store - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910009
    Mountain Windmill - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910003
    Bowling Alley - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910013
    Calendar - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910006
    Venetian Houses - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910023
    Ruined House - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910024
    Clockwork Aquarium - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910015
    Science Adventures - https://www.lego.com/en-us/cart?product=910014

    KungFuKennybricktuaryAstrobricks
  • BastyBasty Member Posts: 494
    KungFuKenny said:
    Surprisingly it seems that the Aquarium and Venetian Houses are running neck and neck...

    In the UK atleast trying to order the Venetian Houses doesnt work, not sure if other countries also have this problem. I suspect it would be further ahead if it didnt have this issue
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    Okay, so after quite a bit of refreshing, eventually I got what I wanted. PHEW! Thanks everyone.
  • KungFuKennyKungFuKenny Member Posts: 2,368
    edited November 2021
    Lego store has overtaken the Windmill, and Venetian Houses now in 4th... this is more fun than going to the Kentucky Derby...  :-)

    Jern92BastybricktuaryYellowcastle
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    I decided I didn't really like the Windmill, so now I want it to lose :D hopefully it pulls up at the next fence
  • fy222fy222 Member Posts: 200
    Basty said:
    KungFuKenny said:
    Surprisingly it seems that the Aquarium and Venetian Houses are running neck and neck...

    In the UK atleast trying to order the Venetian Houses doesnt work, not sure if other countries also have this problem. I suspect it would be further ahead if it didnt have this issue
    Had the same problem. Try order as a guest could work, you lose the VIP points though.
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    AND the Lego Store is funded. What a shocker!
    KungFuKenny
  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890
    Modular LEGO Store is funded!
  • FizyxFizyx Member Posts: 1,332
    edited November 2021
    Looks like the Aquarium has overtaken Seasons.  LEGO Modular looks like it's just a couple more sets from passing the finish line first.  I'm going to cry if the Aquarium doesn't make it again. D:

    EDIT: Ha, while I was typing this, the LEGO store got funded :P
  • bricktuarybricktuary Member Posts: 986
    So it looks like a straight fight between Aquarium (£50) and Calendar (£180) for the last spot. 
    KungFuKenny
  • Captain_EyebrowCaptain_Eyebrow Member Posts: 176
    I went for the windmill and the science vignettes. Loads of good choices this time round.  
  • KungFuKennyKungFuKenny Member Posts: 2,368
    edited November 2021
    karrit said:
    I don't get the interest in the Lego Store.  It looks like a basic blocky build to me with few rare parts.  Should be fairly simple to replicate.  I like the Venetian Houses but the interiors are boring.  The Calendar is a work of art but I don't really care for a few of the vignettes.  I think I'm going to wait a while to see if anything else hits the funded mark before deciding.
    Agreed- I really wanted to like the Lego Store but it was not up to modular standards-  I may have a go at MOCing my own sometime...
    drdavewatfordrd1899gmonkey76BumblepantsYellowcastle
  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890
    It seems like the fact that they're modular buildings really helped the LEGO store, the bowling alley and the Venetian houses to get the votes they need.
  • wiggywiggy Member Posts: 351
    I'm hoping the Aquarium gets 5th place, but also quite like the Seasons in Time Calendar. They're currently neck and neck.
    It's a shame the Ruined House doesn't look like it'll make it, I like the design, but the price is quite high.
  • drdavewatforddrdavewatford Administrator Posts: 6,754
    Jern92 said:
    It seems like the fact that they're modular buildings really helped the LEGO store, the bowling alley and the Venetian houses to get the votes they need.
    Maybe so, although the LEGO Store is well below Modular Standard IMHO and I'm surprised it's so popular. I slapped in orders for the Venetian Houses and Bowling Alley but gave the LEGO Store a very wide berth.

    I'm really sorry the Ruined House won't make it - really interesting build.
    KungFuKennygmonkey76PaperballparkBumblepantsYellowcastlesklamb
  • autolycusautolycus Member Posts: 1,427
    I supported the aquarium. I gave a good look at the Lego store but there are a couple of details that make me irrationally annoyed. Most notably the set-back placement of the 1x2 bricks with technic pins.

    I'm still waffling on supporting Seasons in Time, but as it stands right now, it's between that and the Aquarium for the 5th spot, so it probably won't matter anyway.
    KungFuKenny
  • Jern92Jern92 Member Posts: 890

    And we have the final 5
    KungFuKennyFizyxYellowcastle
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