What are you buying right now ?

SumoLego · May 2016

^ If it had a full-sized head, it wouldn't be a baby.

Or you'd have a very resentful mother.

monkeyhanger · May 2016

I relented and bought another Wayne Manor section of the UCS Batcave (that's 2 plus the whole set. The finished Wayne Manor is looking as though it will be a 64 studs wide by 32 studs deep by 50 studs high behemoth.

brumey · May 2016

looking for a new theme to extend my collection!

thinking of time cruisers! dat airship

Ririnette · May 2016

I was in the supermarket the other day, doing my grocery shopping when I came across this set #76034 and I could not resist!! Batman, Robin and Deathstroke - score!! I cannot wait to make some room so I can start building some of the new sets I bought.

brumey · May 2016

or classic town

brumey · May 2016

convince me of getting #60095 !

does it swim? TRU has it for 50€

Ririnette · May 2016

brumey said:

convince me of getting #60095 !

does it swim? TRU has it for 50€

So many sharks!! Love it.

Thoughtsonblocks · May 2016

After scouring local stores (Target, Walmart, B&N etc) hoping to catch some rogue Summer 2016 sets that snuck out onto the shelves (and striking out), I am heading down to the Twin Cities the next couple days and hope to stop by the Mall of America Lego store and a couple TRU stores to try my luck. Really looking for the Service Station, Fun in the Park, Minecraft Fortress and The Village. Also creator Vacation Getaway and the new Lighthouse.

hey...hey · May 2016

Ririnette said:

brumey said:

convince me of getting #60095 !

does it swim? TRU has it for 50€

So many sharks!! Love it.

Have bought all but 60095 of the Deep Sea Explorer sets. Also found an extra Base to make a larger Base. Can't wait to display them.

JooTog · May 2016

I am in Houston this week visiting my parents. Went to TRU and saw #31052 Vacation Getaway, #60134 Fun in the Park, and #60132 Service Station. They all look wonderful, but I will wait until they run a sale or promotion.

There were also a couple of the airport sets: #60102 Airport VIP Service and #60103 Airport Air Show. I am still not sure I will be picking any of these sets.

I did not notice any volcano sets, but I was not looking for them.

Ririnette · May 2016

Just bought the #31026 Bike Shop/Cafe and #31012 Family House! I am excited! My first Creator sets. Not yet a grownup to own Expert sets since I just came out of my dark ages, but one day maybe... ;-)

Don · May 2016

My Sandcrawler just shipped! So I guess that counts as being "bought now" since they just charged my credit card. :-)

brumey · May 2016

#31012 has a duck

need this

Ririnette · May 2016

brumey said:

#31012 has a duck

need this

I could not resist!! Ducks rule.

legomental · May 2016

I've bought 2 trains in the last week or so and am Bricklinking one of the old train sidings.

This is in spite of the fact that we have no floor space for trains. Not sure what's happened to make that happen. Still scratching my head over it but fancied them so they are bought!

richo · May 2016

A box of German Lego soccer players reasonably cheaply. Will probably open them. Hope they do something different and broader for the Euro Championsips.

SumoLego · May 2016

Grumble Grumble... Footballers... Grumble Grumble...

chrisalddin · May 2016

football is boring.

*runs and hide before he get mobbed by a group of rampaging football fans*

SumoLego · May 2016

^ I don't know if you mean soccer or 'American' Football.

Soccer is boring - as it doesn't involve using our opposable thumbs.

mmozzano · May 2016

Ordered 16 of the German football Minifigures from [email protected] and #31031 to bump up the order for free shipping. Not a football fan at all but the variety of the figures looks really interesting

chrisalddin · May 2016

SumoLego said:

^ I don't know if you mean soccer or 'American' Football.

Soccer is boring - as it doesn't involve using our opposable thumbs.

there are lots of way to reply to this.
btw Both type are boring.
the only time i can sit and watch "English" Football is when England are playing in the world Cup and are in to the last 8. and then i not watching for the game i watching in the hope that England win and bring home the cup.

i do have a question how can you call a game that has less then 20% of plays when someone kicks the ball, Football?
i can see it being called "smash-heads ball". or "throw-and-kick ball."
or "lets-try-to-smash-the-other-players-bones ball."
but i can not work out how a game that plain as day started out as "Rugby" got called "Football"?

brumey · May 2016

the most boring thing in the world to me is having to watch football (soccer). i dont know american football at all!

monkeyhanger · May 2016

^It's "Hand-egg" or "Rugby with shoulder pads and hotdog breaks". Football is a funny thing, you get the likes of Newcastle that were just relegated yet last game of the season they turn Spurs (consistently 2nd/3rd in the Premier League all season) 5-1. Some teams play really dull defensive football all the time? they're no fun to watch at all. I do like watching all the Euro and World Cup games as there is usually that motivation to try their hardest.

MaffyD · May 2016

It's all swings and roundabouts really. I'm sure there are football fans and American football fans who think collecting Lego is boring, so I'm not about to pour scorn on their interests.

I just like the idea that Lego can turn their attention to practically anything and come up with a good product.

chrisalddin · May 2016

MaffyD said:

It's all swings and roundabouts really. I'm sure there are football fans and American football fans who think collecting Lego is boring, so I'm not about to pour scorn on their interests.

I just like the idea that Lego can turn their attention to practically anything and come up with a good product.

anyone who said lego is boring. is working way to hard, and needs to work way less, so them have more free time, to do fun stuff. like build Lego. :p

VorpalRyu · May 2016

American Football (is the term Grid-Iron used for it in the US) looks more interesting than our "Aussie Rules" Football, but neither have enough of foot/ball contact for me to call them football... Hate that the sport that should be called football here is referred to as soccer.

chrisalddin · May 2016

City Space Utility Shuttle #60078
from tesco.
for £0.00,
or £13 of boosted clubcard Vouchers.

chrisalddin · May 2016

#60077 City Space Port Starter Set
from amazon.
for £1.60
or if you count the £5.59 i had on my amazon giftcard.
£7.19
not the best price. but i wish to have this Now. and i am no longer willing to wait on it.
this will also give me all 4 set's in last years spaceport theme.

Aanchir · May 2016

VorpalRyu said:

American Football (is the term Grid-Iron used for it in the US) looks more interesting than our "Aussie Rules" Football, but neither have enough of foot/ball contact for me to call them football... Hate that the sport that should be called football here is referred to as soccer.

Nobody I know here in the states calls it gridiron, but it's not considered incorrect or anything. People generally just prefer to call it football, or "American football" if they see the need to distinguish it from soccer.

Originally "American football" was like a blend of soccer and rugby, with use of both the hands and feet to move the ball. At that time it was mostly played between colleges and the rules weren't exactly codified, so what rules were used depended on which college was hosting the game. Over time more and more schools dropped the soccer-like rules in favor of more rugby-like rules, but the name "football" stuck.

Going back even further, there are theories that the term "football" might've originally emerged not specifically to refer to games where you kick a ball, but to any ball game played on foot (as opposed to ball games played on horseback, like polo). Wikipedia has more info on this.

Side note, the word "soccer" was originally Oxford slang for association football, same as "rugger" for rugby. You can't blame us Americans for that one!

pharmjod · May 2016

It seems like when I hear someone use the term gridiron they are referring to the actual field of play. But it is possible I've misheard or misunderstood.

JooTog · May 2016

Found one #60083 Snowplow Truck set at TRU (Houston, TX) for $16. Already had it, but decided to buy it anyway.

SumoLego · May 2016

pharmjod said:

It seems like when I hear someone use the term gridiron they are referring to the actual field of play. But it is possible I've misheard or misunderstood.

Nobody uses 'gridiron' unless you are trying to be dramatic about describing the field.

monkeyhanger · May 2016

Just placed a couple of Bricklink orders to get my Wayne Manor properly started.

nolatron · May 2016

Placed a few eBay orders to get back CMF series 13-15 after I sold my sets a few months ago. Had to right that wrong, lol.

gandalfthebrick · May 2016

Heading out to New York this week, so will definitely be making purchases in the Lego store! Are there any exclusive New York items available in the shop?

Bricklover18 · May 2016

^ there is a Statue of Liberty magnet and kid magnet. There is also a keychain with the kid. Also the Rockefeller center store had sand green pieces when I was there about 10 days ago.

Peter1975 · May 2016

I just bought The Lone Ranger #79106, #79107, #79108, #79109, #79110 & #79111, all boxed, with booklets, nearly mint. All together for € 200,00 (aprox USD 224,38)
I think, it's a bargain. What do you think?

chrisalddin · May 2016

Peter1975 said:

I just bought The Lone Ranger #79106, #79107, #79108, #79109, #79110 & #79111, all boxed, with booklets, nearly mint. All together for € 200,00 (aprox USD 224,38)
I think, it's a bargain. What do you think?

don't sound to bad.
hope you have fun with them, and if you do a display of the set's all in one place. i love to see an image!

AndyPol · May 2016

Just been and collected my Dr Who 21304 after getting it for £13. Not really a bargain, because I used some forgotten about TESCO clubcard vouchers doubled up to reduce it from £35, just don't tell my wife!

mooler · May 2016

just picked up Lighthouse Point from TRU. at 59.99 it is a little on the pricey side for a lighthouse but it was a must have day 1 release for me. Aside from the alternate builds , the box showcases 4 lighthouse designs you can build. I'm not sure if they are in the instructions but that increases the value for me.

eanair · May 2016

I just arranged to buy a €20 box of Friends stuff (which the buyer helpfully described as being 'suited for girls' /rolls eyes)
€20 doesn't sound too bad except I can't even pay for a Bricklink order because my credit card is maxed...yikes!
But it may be just the push I need to ask for a raise in work - however with my negotiation skills (or lack thereof), I'll prob end up coming away with a decrease in my salary :-(

ryjay · May 2016

SumoLego said:

Nobody uses 'gridiron' unless you are trying to be dramatic about describing the field.

...a la John Facenda and the "Autumn Wind".....although I don't think he actually used the word "gridiron" in that one, but I can still hear him say it anyway in my mind.

77ncaachamps · May 2016

ryjay said:

SumoLego said:

Nobody uses 'gridiron' unless you are trying to be dramatic about describing the field.

...a la John Facenda and the "Autumn Wind".....although I don't think he actually used the word "gridiron" in that one, but I can still hear him say it anyway in my mind.

As a 49er fan, the "Autumn Wind" always sends shivers down my spine. Not in fear of the Raiders but it harkens the great Raider teams that would smash faces and kick butts as well as steeling the feeling of the football season. Love it.

piratemania7 · May 2016

Pulled the trigger on the last two Deep Sea sets I wanted to complete the sub-theme (#60093 and #60090) - decent discounts all around these days on Amazon.

Bumblepants · May 2016

piratemania7 said:

Pulled the trigger on the last two Deep Sea sets I wanted to complete the sub-theme (#60093 and #60090) - decent discounts all around these days on Amazon.

Any plans to set up a before and after scene with classic pirates and a modern exploration of a shipwreck?

madejp86 · May 2016

I just bought the #60073 City Demolition Service Truck with the portapotty. It has made me smile every time I have seen this set so I had to get it. Almost got the City Demolition Starter set with it. Both were on sale on Amazon, saved $15 off both

brickerone · May 2016

Riiiight now???? Im buying A Harry Potter Wand on ebay :P

TheMaker37 · May 2016

Just put my order in for #31052 and #31053 . Its been a few months since my last set so I am really looking forward to these, then I will sit back and wait for Big Ben XD

Fauch · May 2016

finally got the fortrex after amazon claimed being unable to send it... to my post office. and it was LaPoste who was in charge of the transit. must be so complicated to deliver to yourself.

chrisalddin · May 2016

brickerone said:

Riiiight now???? Im buying A Harry Potter Wand on ebay :P

my self i dont own harry's wand. but i do own a copy of Hermione's wand and Dumbledore's wand aka "the elder wand."

but last time i looked they was not made from lego.

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