General LEGO Thread

[brocoli]

Originally Posted by bigtmac19

My adult son is pretty happy with this, purchased at The Lego Store in Orlando.

I just helped my grandfather in Emonton finish this last weekend. It is truly a beautiful piece.

[SuperMatt18]

What are everybody's favourite sets from the last year?

Looking for one of the bigger model items (TIE Figher, Helicarrier, London Bridge, etc) and trying to see what everyone else here has been impressed with.

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

What are everybody's favourite sets from the last year?

Looking for one of the bigger model items (TIE Figher, Helicarrier, London Bridge, etc) and trying to see what everyone else here has been impressed with.

The TIE Fighter was a very easy, straightforward build.

The Helicarrier was fun, and had some neat techniques.

I think my favorite though, would have to be the Slave I.

[Sr. Mints]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

What are everybody's favourite sets from the last year?

Looking for one of the bigger model items (TIE Figher, Helicarrier, London Bridge, etc) and trying to see what everyone else here has been impressed with.

For me it was The Simpsons house. The detail put into it was incredible.

(edit: was that even this year, or last? I can't remember)

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

For me it was The Simpsons house. The detail put into it was incredible.

(edit: was that even this year, or last? I can't remember)

Thanks.

Technically it was last year but I have been looking at that one as well.

[blankall]

Toys R Us.ca is having a 15% off sale with payments made via paypal. It works on some Lego but not all.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/toys-...-only-1876361/

[Regulator75]

Some of the new Star Wars sets coming in 2016.

[calgarygeologist]

We were just at the Legoland Florida Resort. It is a really cool place for kids. The hotel is fantastic. It has really cool rooms, is clean, lots of activities for the kids, excellent complimentary breakfast and great staff. The amusement park is pretty cool as well although it could use more rides. It seemed like the park had less rides than Calaway Park but they were slightly better quality and spread out over a much greater distance. It was a lot of walking.

The kids had a great time.

[SuperMatt18]

20-30% off Lego at Canadian Tire today.

I went to the Franklin Canadian Tire here in Calgary.

Quite a bit of selection left:

Standouts were:

First Order Transporter: $76.99
http://shop.lego.com/en-CA/First-Ord...nsporter-75103

Poe's X-Wing: $69.99
http://shop.lego.com/en-CA/Poe-s-X-Wing-Fighter-75102

First Order Tie Fighter : $62.99
http://shop.lego.com/en-CA/First-Ord...-fighter-75101

Iron Man Hulk Buster Armor: $27.99
http://shop.lego.com/en-CA/The-Hulk-Buster-Smash-76031

Plus lots of the Lego City (including the recently discontinued Fire Station for $95.99), Lego Creator, and DC Superhero line.

If anybody happens to see the new Millennium Falcon or Kylo Ren's Command Shuttle let me know, would love to grab one of them.

[Rhettzky]

Some really awesome deals on the small sets too. Perfect to load up on for birthday parties.

[You Need a Thneed]

Found Mobile Crane 42009 at Toys R Us, on clearance - $200, regularly $250.

Excited to work on that for 10 hours or so tomorrow.

[llwhiteoutll]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Found Mobile Crane 42009 at Toys R Us, on clearance - $200, regularly $250.

Excited to work on that for 10 hours or so tomorrow.

Certainly a fun build, took a bit over 11 hours with some breaks

Been thinking about another set for a while. Maybe the MB AROCS (42043) or the Volvo wheel loader(42030), not too into the Star Wars stuff, even when the Star Destroyer would be cool.

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by llwhiteoutll

Volvo wheel loader(42030)

I have that
one still in the box. I probably won't get around to building it so I could sell it to you for a good price if you're interested.

I bought it from Costco online. I suspect most people don't know they sell Lego, but they have great prices, although the selection is limited. I've bought a bunch of Technic from there.

[N-E-B]

Haven't played wth LEGO in years but today I got a First Order TIE Fighter for Christmas as a half serious half joking gift. Not gonna lie, it's rad.

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Haven't played wth LEGO in years but today I got a First Order TIE Fighter for Christmas as a half serious half joking gift. Not gonna lie, it's rad.

Careful, buddy...it's addictive. Soon, any set <2500 pcs just seems 'quaint'...

[Barnes]

Got the Doctor Who set for Christmas. Is it weird I feel scared having an Angel statue in the house? Kept thinking I would look up and it would have moved closer to me.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Found Mobile Crane 42009 at Toys R Us, on clearance - $200, regularly $250.

Excited to work on that for 10 hours or so tomorrow.

I think I'm about 12 hours into building, and still have the boom to go.

This is one large machine, I have no idea where I'm going to display this thing.

What an awesome set though.

[Trailer Fire]

Originally Posted by Barnes

Got the Doctor Who set for Christmas. Is it weird I feel scared having an Angel statue in the house? Kept thinking I would look up and it would have moved closer to me.

This is why my wife and I have nothing angel related in the house.

My son got a couple Lego City sets, and because I was going on and on about how cool Rey's speeder was in the movie, she got me the Lego set.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

I think I'm about 12 hours into building, and still have the boom to go.

This is one large machine, I have no idea where I'm going to display this thing.

What an awesome set though.

It wasn't too long after I was done building that my kids were fighting over whether the Lego Friends or the Star Wars characters were going to be hanging around it.

[Canuck-Hater]

Bought this bad boy on Amazon: