What's your LEGO 'status' today?

Speedman29 · February 2020

Was in London so dropped in to Leicester Square. Needed to pick up a small London bus and Lester for a work mate and managed to get the lucky cat brickheadz for me. Was heaving though as its half term.

Salamalex · February 2020

I may have committed a cardinal sin. I’ve just built 21041 - Great Wall of China and, being in need of brown brick for a MOC and noticing six lovely brown rorys, (should that be ‘ies’?) I replaced them with red ones. Can I still call it a set?

Pyrobug · February 2020

Salamalex said:

I may have committed a cardinal sin. I’ve just built 21041 - Great Wall of China and, being in need of brown brick for a MOC and noticing six lovely brown rorys, (should that be ‘ies’?) I replaced them with red ones. Can I still call it a set?

When I built #10266 Lunar Lander, there was a step where I had to create two stacks of two 35480 1x2 plate rounded. When I tried to put two of those pieces together, they sprung away from each other, sending one flying. I still haven't found that part. Because I didn't have any extras of that part in my collection at the time, I replaced one of the rounded 1x2 plates in each of the two stacks with regular 1x2 plates. At this point, I have a few extras of 35480 in light bluish grey but haven't gotten around to fixing my substitution on the Lander but I absolutely still consider it a set especially because my fix isn't visible from the exterior of the completed build. That one small change sure didn't take it from set status to MOC status.

klinton · February 2020

I nic parts I need from sets all the time. I always make sure to note it though, and tuck a written note in the ziploc that contains the set, detailing exactly what parts I've taken and where they were used. I would be completely screwed if I didn't keep track.

Recce · February 2020

There are a few times when I swap parts in a set I'm building, namely those that I have limited quantity of and which I can use in MOC builds.

However I only limit the swappings on City sets and those non-exclusive sets, or small & medium sets which I have duplicates of. The swapped parts also need to be hidden from view in the finished model.

I wouldn't call it a complete set anymore if it didn't have all the correct parts.

Recently when I sold around 10 of my used Uruk Hai sets, I consolidated all the parts from the parts list in the manual, just to be sure. That is the first and only time I sold a used set.

Modeltrainman · February 2020

My Casey Jr. project has made it to 217, and paused again, but it's better than nothing.

Mynatt · February 2020

Very excited to be able to attend my first NY Toy Fair!

Speedman29 · February 2020

Not a massive DC fan, but Little Miss Speedy fancied Wonderwoman, so I grabbed a couple of others too.

They'll likely find a home on the rooftops of our modular. The clear angle stands are genius.

Basty · February 2020

Being the keen bean that I am, I went to my local toy shop to reserve myself a full box of series 20 CMFs for when they release in April.

Briking · February 2020

Finally got to the Southampton Lego Store yesterday. Got the Book Store. And they threw in a Xmas freebie that was left over. Hope that’s not a reflection on the Southampton store!

In other news, my VIP had been wiped? New points system to make things better? Not sure that worked well!

madejp86 · February 2020

Little man has been loving the Lego Trains later especially the High Speed Passenger train so I started looking for a train station but Lego has no made one in a while and the latest one is crazy high in price. Where is the new lego train station?

Modeltrainman · February 2020

I got my prize from @SumoLego, yesterday. #30247, #5004406 and #30543! Thanks Sumo!

KungFuKenny · February 2020

Finally tracked down #41623 for a decent price and also ordered Donald, Goofy, and Pluto to add to my Disney BH...

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Speedman29 · February 2020

Decided I fancied the news stand set that was a build in store recently. Difficult to find a parts list thats readable, but I finally did, now making a BL wishlist ready for an order.

bandit778 · February 2020

Sunk to a new low today and will probably disgust a few purists with what I have done.

Was looking through a pile of unbuilt stuff from the early days out of my Dark Age, when I was at that stage in my new found hobby that things were purchased rather indiscriminately because I had some catching up to do and everything was fair game (and I have no buyers remorse on any of it, just so we're clear).
In this box of Lego-ey delights there was an interloper, tucked away under some Ninjago Dragons, hiding away and almost forgotten about.

It was the M.B. Build a Minion.....

Under normal circumstances, I would just pack sets back on top of it and put the box back on the shelf and pretend it wasn't there but due to the arrival of LEGO based Minions, curiosity got the better of me and I took the box out.....

and then opened it to start building. :O

I apologise to all of you for letting the side down and I will be seeking refuge in a suitable rehab facility (just as soon as I've finished it).

GrannyLEGO · February 2020

@bandit778 ... PICTURES PLEASE!

Russell844 · February 2020

@bandit778 I have that set too!

Charmiefcb · February 2020

bandit778 said:

Sunk to a new low today and will probably disgust a few purists with what I have

I was expecting to read that you bought a Lepin set.

Anyway I might do one more Lego shop before I go to the US. Get those Jaguar Speed Champions cars. I saw them as I was shopping today and passed on them. One day next week I'd say.

I did buy some Lego today. Just a couple of the smaller Creator sets. I really should stick to building the ones I already have and hold off buying new sets but I just have no will power. I walk past my local toy store and in I go.

bandit778 · February 2020

Charmiefcb said:

bandit778 said:

Sunk to a new low today and will probably disgust a few purists with what I have done.

I was expecting to read that you bought a Lepin set.

Steady on, no need to kick me while I'm down. ;)

Russell844 said:

@bandit778 I have that set too!

Thanks for letting me know, it'll be nice to have someone to talk to at the support group.

GrannyLEGO said:

@bandit778 ... PICTURES PLEASE!

Will do, I've just got to hide everyone's pitchforks first and leave a few instructions for someone to feed my cat.

Baby_Yoda · February 2020

My status is that I've returned to the forum after forgetting this place existed for two months. I'm getting ready to replace my avatar the moment the new figure is released.

Lordmoral · February 2020

Working and cleaning my LEGO CITY WORLD, the vision has expamded and I am now placing roads on a Desert Oasis, do you know of any piece that can work as a caldera in my factory?
https://forum.brickset.com/discussion/30492/my-lego-city#latest

datsunrobbie · February 2020

@bandit778 I've got that Build-a-minion too, it's actually a pretty nice build.

Charmiefcb · February 2020

I did my Lego shop today. I wanted potato chips as well so why not buy some Lego while I'm down at the shops? I finally got the Jaguar Speed Champions set. So 6 new sets this week that won't be built until I get back, along with the 30 or so others I have in my backlog.

Odeinoichus · February 2020

Charmiefcb said:

I did my Lego shop today. I wanted potato chips as well so why not buy some Lego while I'm down at the shops? I finally got the Jaguar Speed Champions set. So 6 new sets this week that won't be built until I get back, along with the 30 or so others I have in my backlog.

I feel slightly inadequate, I only have 9 sets I haven't built yet. I must be doing something wrong. LOL

Charmiefcb · February 2020

Or you're doing something right. I didn't have a big backlog until the local toy store opened in a shopping centre I go to every few days. I'd keep seeing something I wanted and I like to see small business thrive and I would rather buy from a small business than a big chain store. My backlog went from around 3-5 sets at any one time to what I have now.

I don't build fast enough, especially in summer as the Lego room gets so hot you can't stay in there for more than 30 minutes. Then Lego keep releasing sets that I would like to build. Like today the new Creator Fiat 500 was announced. Then when I get back from the US there will probably be new Star Wars sets and lord knows what else so off to Bondi Lego store I'll go. I just don't have the will power to say no. There needs to be an AA for people like me. AFOLs Anon.

gmonkey76 · March 2020

Finally found a Really Useful Box 16 box organiser. Was wanting one for a long time, but couldn't find any in the US. I couldn't bring myself to pay what they wanted for shipping from England the last time I checked. So today I happen to stumble upon one as I was wasting time at a Hobby Lobby. Was checking their website to see if they carried what I wanted, and found a 40% off coupon so it only cost me $26. Now if only all my LEGO that needs sorting, or MOC projects would fit in them weren't in storage for the last year I could use it. Long story longer here's a picture.

Odeinoichus · March 2020

Pre-Ordered The Razor's Quest. This year has been heavy on pre-ordering for my hobbies.

Speedman29 · March 2020

Went on a birthday spending spree in Southampton store. Mrs Speedy treated me to a few SW sets and the Bookstore.

Treated Little Miss Speedy to a couple of the new Dots sets and got a couple of each of the GWP that started today.

KungFuKenny · March 2020

Decided to work on a Steamboat Willie version of the Mickey Mouse BH...

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I’m pleased with how it turned out, but I had to borrow the black dinner plate/dishes from the official set... only 2 sellers on BrickLink carry them and they aren’t cheap... I’ll probably look at 3x3 radar dishes instead...

Modeltrainman · March 2020

@KungFuKenny, please do instructions!

Charmiefcb · March 2020

A few days ago. I need to build the sets I have and not buy anymore.

This morning after I finished what I needed to do. Ohhhhhh free Lego train with purchase. I'm going to the Lego store. Got the Fiat and a few random City sets and polybags.

benbacardi · March 2020

Speedman29 said:

Went on a birthday spending spree in Southampton store.

You found poly bags at the Southampton store?!

Speedman29 · March 2020

No, Mrs Speedy found them in our local Asda!

pxchris · March 2020

I am coming off of my convention high. Bricks Cascade 2020 was purely awesome in every way as well as exhausting. This year far surpassed all expectations. We had a record number of convention attendees (503 - which is 120 more than last year!), as well as a record number of public expo visitors (12,555). There were over 1200 MOCs on display. We had 10 contestants from LEGO Masters in attendance.

This year I put most of my focus into the Classic section. I brought a number of classic sets for display from Town, Castle, and Space to add to the display sets of about 4-5 others. We ended up with quite an amazing display including a large Forestmen layout, Wolfpack, Pirates, M-TRON, UFO, Spyrius, Paradisa, and a very large city layout of both sets and classic styled MOCs. There were town/city sets on display encompassing the 1970s to 1990s (as well as a few more modern ones.
Another very fun part of our classic section was a big display of builds from the Jim Spaceborn comics (which honestly I never even knew existed before this weekend)! We even had a great presentation on the history of Jim Spaceborn.

I actually won the first prize trophy for best Classic MOC in our layout which was a huge surprise to me!
I also displayed a couple of other small MOCs, including my first Micropolis build.

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Astrobricks · March 2020

Odeinoichus said:

Pre-Ordered The Razor's Quest. This year has been heavy on pre-ordering for my hobbies.

I believe it’s The Razor Crest, unless you ordered something else :)

KungFuKenny · March 2020

@pxchris
Seeing all of those Classic sets really warms my heart... which MOC won you the trophy?

pxchris · March 2020

KungFuKenny said:

@pxchris
Seeing all of those Classic sets really warms my heart... which MOC won you the trophy?

Mine was the mostly yellow building with the red roof. It's a corner bar.

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I pulled the corner panel with the brick printing which came from #6276 out of my parts and that was the seed for the rest of the build. I just knew I needed to use that specific part. I wanted to keep everything looking exactly like something I would have actually built in the 80s using period appropriate parts. I really wanted to go all in for the "classic" town feel to it. #nobley

It even had an interior (which you couldn't actually see on display at the show) and I build a couple of vehicles to go along with it too. Again, my goal was all "what would kid-me have built".

I was fairly pleased with how it turned out, but in no way did I expect to win a trophy at all for it!

Fun note on the trophy... our theme coordinator made some very specific color choices in the buildings... they match the classic LEGO logo color swatch. :-)

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panchox1 · March 2020

Took advantage of a buy $50 get $10 off from Amazon. Was able to get another #60205 and 4 of the new white base plates. Along with the deal and some CC points, I saved 50% on it all.

Modeltrainman · March 2020

I opened and built the locomotive from #10219 today. Super surprised they put stickers across multiple pieces, because that means to ever use those pieces in anything else, the stickers will be destroyed.

KungFuKenny · March 2020

Modeltrainman said:

I opened and built the locomotive from #10219 today. Super surprised they put stickers across multiple pieces, because that means to ever use those pieces in anything else, the stickers will be destroyed.

Ah, the dreaded STAMP!

560Heliport · March 2020

^ and ^^ Well, it is supposed to represent a set from 40 years ago, right? :)

Modeltrainman · March 2020

@560Heliport , if that was to me, no, that's the Maersk Train...

klinton · March 2020

I actually prefer STAMP application to modern seperate stickers that you have to perfectly line up. A quick, careful incision with an x-acto knife and you can easily disassemble the set. It's far better the the stress of ensuring seperate decals are in line. I always dread applying those.

Modeltrainman · March 2020

@klinton, interesting. How do you reuse stickers, should you want to rebuild the model?

klinton · March 2020

Modeltrainman said:

@klinton, interesting. How do you reuse stickers, should you want to rebuild the model?

I leave them on. I slice the decal itself, between the bricks. I 'ruin' the decal, I suppose, but it prevents any chance of them tearing during storage. The rebuilt model looks perfectly fine.

560Heliport · March 2020

@Modeltrainman oops, I just assumed it was the current GWP!

samiam391 · March 2020

Ecstatic would be an understatement. So excited to complete the only possible set of all 3 solid metal exclusive R2-D2 minifigures!

SumoLego · March 2020

Those better be insured.

madejp86 · March 2020

Wife took our 4 yr old clothe shopping this weekend at the local mall and he dragged her into the Lego Store, I taught him well. He already got her to agree to get him one of the Lego Trains for his b-day. Now if only I could do the same thing...

GothamConstructionCo · March 2020

^^^ Where are your white gloves @samiam391?

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