LEGO thread for big kids

[KAL SPL]

Seems theres quite a few that either openly admit they are still kids or wish they could be so heres a thread for you to all add to and admire.

I have had Lego all my life (34 years) so pretty sure Im going to be the biggest kid here ...
Back when I was tacker I had that much of it I had my own Lego room
To this day I still have everything that was ever bought for me or I later in life bought myself , been a few years since I have even touched any of it but now my sister has a son and inevitably started buying for him I seem to buying all the new Technics that come out.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_0767.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_0768.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_0222.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_0206.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/lego-8052-container-truck.jpg

Couldnt bring myself to strip it so I bought another 1 to build the alternate model.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/8052-0000-xx-33-3.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/l_02725487.jpg

Big kids unite !

[Halle Terry]

Absolutely loved the shit as a kid, wouldn't mind a big technic set to build some shit with.

[KAL SPL]

Highly suggest that yellow/red truck , $160 from Toyworld , 1,115 pieces and its function/finish is awsome !
Took me about 5-6 hours just cruising through.

[disc0-dan]

Fucking love lego, seeing this makes me wanna pull out my boxes of the stuff and let the creation begin... Now im older i may be able to construct even better space ships that before !! :-P

[KAL SPL]

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Next on the shopping list perhaps ?

This is just mind blowing !

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[KAL SPL]

The back of the truck actually drops as the ramp is lowered , so much detail packed in the chassis rails is mind blowing.

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[tinto]

I have a 2.5 year old. He'll graduate from the duplo soon, then it's on.
I remember making killer space Lego bases as a kid.
Can't wait to get into some more technics :)

He has a monster matchbox/hot wheels collection. I take any excuse to buy that stuff.

[mr_mike]

i had/have a massive LEGO collection, mostly old space and pirate stuff.

Does anyone remember the LEGO world expo that came to Myers in the city nearly 20 years ago? they has the giant scenes from movies made out of LEGO.

[Kilma]

One of the ladies at work has a fair bit of the Star Wars stuff. She just has to work out how to get the half destroyed Death Star into work and where she can store it. Pretty complex stuff.

For those looking, http://www.bricklink.com/ is meant to be a good site. It's like eBay, but only for Lego. There are a few others as well, but I can't remember them off the top of my head.

I've also always meant to play the Lego video games, as they look quite entertaining and humorous for what they are, but never got around to that either.

I can't wait until my boy is a bit older and I can do this stuff with him. :)

[KAL SPL]

Went to it , have catalogue , can post 1 day.

That was the 1 with whale and eskimo and shit ?

This is pretty epic !

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[mr_mike]

yeh and the giant Gulivers Travels model that had Guliver half out the water

[Roobiks]

Got these bad boys a while back..
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/AUTOIMAGES/LG8156lg.jpg
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2010/11/09/lego-lamborghini-gallardo_sl1U1_54.jpg

And ordered these tonight..
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/%5CAUTOIMAGES%5CLG8051lg.jpg
http://cache.lego.com/images/shop/prod/8068-0000-xx-12-1.jpg

[shifted]

Makes me want to go out and buy K'Nex and Lego all over again. :( Still have all my old K'Nex & Lego, keen to get some of the Technics stuff, the Kombi van looks mint!

[Wozzernux]

My life long dream is to own Technic sets 8880 and 8070... both rare and bullshit expensive these days, $200+ on ebay.

http://www.siliconjunction.info/lego/sets/images/8880-full-icon.jpg

http://www.redlegno.com/catalog/images/20110219163011-8070-1.jpg

Think I posted this on here a long time ago in the consolidated cool vids thread.

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[-Luke-]

My Current collection. I had heaps when I was a kid ( the old pneumatic technic gear ) The 8109 truck is on the top of this years x-mas gift list. :D

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/lukehidderley/586996bc.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/lukehidderley/8160f226.jpg

[winstor]

My biggest and most favourite Lego set I have at the moment.

Lego 10210 Imperial Flagship
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100208224608/lego/images/thumb/5/56/10210-2.jpg/763px-10210-2.jpg

[crabman]

These are very cool. Can't believe how much detail they put into these. Clearly not aimed at kids :p

[KAL SPL]

http://technicopedia.com/index.html

Pretty cool site if your looking for a specific technic model.

Some from the vintage collection.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/801487113_abab631aa2_b.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/8860iso.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/8849iso.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/8851iso.jpg

[1JZVL]

I fucking should have bought "10179" - The Star Wars "Millennium Falcon" (over 5000 pieces)....last year I saw them for about $700, now people are asking over a thousand it would appear?

The only reason I never bought it was it's so fucking HUGE (I think it was/is the biggest) and I'd have nowhere to put it :/

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http://img.izismile.com/img/img2/20090818/star_wars_10.jpg
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/347/1/a/lego_millenium_falcon_by_santian69-d34sua3.jpg
http://www.lekowicz.com/wren_forum/wp-content/imageposts/2008/05/millennium-falcon-top-back.jpg


If anyone on here has one...I would really like to see it in real life, lol :p (nothing weird, it's just that I like Star Wars and this sort of shit amazes me :P)

[Roobiks]

DO want 8674.. Only 1 on eBay, $500+
http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/8674-1.jpg

[Buckets]

http://www.whizz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lego-shuttle.jpg

Just ordered, hopefully it arrives sometime this week.

The Millennium Falcon would take me farking ages to do. Much want though.

[Pete]

I still have bits of these left. Must be circa '95ish

http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/4554-1.jpg
http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/4539-1.jpg
http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/4536-1.jpg
http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/7725-1.jpg

and a heap of track.

Told the missus I want that Kombi for my birthday though. That is pretty awesome.

[-Luke-]

My cousin had the lego train set. I used to be Jelly as fuck!

[YOUR MATE]

I think everyone knows my opinion on this matter. Everyone that's been to my place since I bought all that Lego a few months back has had a play with it haha.

[Scaf]

i fucking love Lego. I spent half my childhood playing with it, ill post up pics of a truck i made when i was about 10, even looking at it now im pretty chuffed with my creation.

Definalty need to get onto some of this new stuff.

[urabus]

DO want 8674.. Only 1 on eBay, $500+
http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/8674-1.jpg

I have this but the stickers are all coming / come off.

I'll take a photo but in the construction range I have:

The big crane
The remote control dozer
The backhoe
The articulated dump truck

As a young fellow I had heaps of the light and sound stuff.

Brendon

[ForgedV6]

I have this at home along with the space stuff, fire stations and random other stuff.

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091003170802/lego/images/thumb/4/4e/10151-1.jpg/185px-10151-1.jpg

[V70R]

Nice thread Darryl.
Same here but currently all of mine is packed up in their original boxes or large bags.
Whilst at CCGS - I don't know if you did as well, I was entered into a lego building comp at MYERs. Failed miserably but it was so cool when you're at school.

I actually assembled these with a fun rigging of LEDs for one last time over the xmas holidays - on about 4m2 of grey lunar squares:

Old school Space

http://silver-rockets.com/images/2008/0715_lego.jpg

http://silver-rockets.com/images/2008/0715_lego2.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6985.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6770.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6980.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/497.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6971.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6951.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6931.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/462.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/483.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6804.jpg

http://old.pause.com/lego/pix/space/6810.jpg

[KAL SPL]

Childhood collection , some of these sets are 30 years old ...

The black road car is 1 of the first technics released 81

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_2343.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_2347.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_2342.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_0686.jpg

My nephew is the perfect excuse for buying Lego again :p

[Risk10k]

You pingpingpingpings are fucked.

[Mad_Aussie]

Loved my lego technic. Had the superbike, a front end loader, and a few others, plus one of those 55L stackable buckets just full of lego. Love the shit so much.
When I was in highschool I did a robotics course, that used the Lego Dacta kits (spelling?), with the computer controllers. So sweet. I made a merry-go-round once that collected each passenger and loaded them into a trebuchet which shot them across the room at high speed, I put a chip in the blackboard with it. Fun times.

[hostage_85]

My son (6 Years) started getting into this last year.
I'll put some pics up soon. Was collecting all the City/Police Lego, now he's onto the new Atlantis one.
Oh it brought back so many memories from my childhood. The problem I have is when Playing with him, I always end up taking over haha

[Buckets]

You pingpingpingpings are fucked.

http://smithsunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/GTFO-Throwing.jpg :p

[dmwill]

Does anyone remember the Road Shows/World Tours from the early 90's. Think they had it at Myer in the city. Massive displays etc.

Still have a bit of that promo stuff, keyrings etc. Think they are worth a bit last time I check on ebay.

[Azrian]

I went to lego land in Munich. Was awesome. I was running around with little kids while my wife watched.

[V70R]

Does anyone remember the Road Shows/World Tours from the early 90's. Think they had it at Myer in the city. Massive displays etc.



Whilst at CCGS - I don't know if you did as well, I was entered into a lego building comp at MYERs. Failed miserably but it was so cool when you're at school.


Yes, that would have been the early 90s or so

[Turbo2.6L]

Get a girlfriend & get laid pingpingpingpings!

[R3N]

I went to lego land in Munich. Was awesome. I was running around with little kids while my wife watched.

Pedobear alert!

[mr m00se]

A 3d pic of my all-time fave technics model, the float plane
http://www.fajararts.com/images/hires_TechnicPlane.jpg
I saw it in a container last night, So tempted to start putting it back together when I get home =)

[hostage_85]

I went to lego land in Munich. Was awesome. I was running around with little kids while my wife watched.

Missus and I went to Legoland in london back in 09. Was an awesome place. I didnt have enough time to try everything though haha.

[SSICK]

I want a Lego duck like on your box Darryl.

[KAL SPL]

Get a girlfriend & get laid pingpingpingpings!

thats 2 minutes of my time , what do I do for the rest of the night ?

[KAL SPL]

I want a Lego duck like on your box Darryl.

I'll see what I can do :p

[Risk10k]

http://smithsunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/GTFO-Throwing.jpg :p


LOL, referring to the amount of coin this shit costs!

[Buckets]

LOL, referring to the amount of coin this shit costs!

It's cheap as fuck, the cool kits cost as much as a PS3 game and keep you entertained for about as long.

[KAL SPL]

The bonus with technic is aslong as you keep the box and parts in good condition they seem to hold there value really well.

[mr m00se]

Anyone know any hookups for the pneumatic kits, I always wanted one but never had the coin as a kid.

Edit,
happy fucking days ^_^

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lego-Pneumatic-AIR-TANK-KIT-Technic-Cylinder-Pump-T-/250884971060?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a69e8da34#ht_2064wt_760

now i can build cannons that fire lego heads =P

[Lump]

Childhood collection , some of these sets are 30 years old ...

The black road car is 1 of the first technics released 81
i had that car when i was 11 back in 81!
can you give me the kit number?
cheers

[thrtytwo]

not trying to bag anyone out, each to their own 'n' shit, but this...I do not get!

Personally I'd much rather have a proper scale model than one that looks like its made from hardened play dough haha :P

[KAL SPL]

#8860

http://technicopedia.com/8860.html

I was 3 when it was released !

[KAL SPL]

not trying to bag anyone out, each to their own 'n' shit, but this...I do not get!

Personally I'd much rather have a proper scale model than one that looks like its made from hardened play dough haha :P

Have you sat down for a 5-6 hour build session and been amazed at how complex these are and try and understand how the fuck someone managed to design it ? Its like any other hobby , addictive.

[Lump]

lol, cheers!
i remember the working gearbox, fan, adjustable seats on racks etc.
taught me a bit abouts mechs back then.

[KAL SPL]

I converted dads/mine/nephews to right hand drive last time I was home , didnt seem right being left hook :p

[thrtytwo]

Have you sat down for a 5-6 hour build session and been amazed at how complex these are and try and understand how the fuck someone managed to design it ? Its like any other hobby , addictive.

honestly cant say I have, although I, as all of you, had a shit tonne of lego as a kid, heaps of pirate sets, and loved it!

I just don't understand the appeal now. But I suppose, as you said, after a 5 - 6 hour session and actually seeing how complex they are, you would probably have more of an appreciation. I guess looking at the box you just see the simple end result, as opposed to the time and effort gone into it.

[Scaf]

This was my prize possession, 8868 Claw Rig, released 1992.

Looked like this..
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4756/8868iso.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/8868iso.jpg/)

But of course i wanted a Tipper because thats what my old man drove so i made it into this..
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7855/picture087ne.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/picture087ne.jpg/)
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5967/picture088l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/picture088l.jpg/)
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1545/picture089az.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/20/picture089az.jpg/)

Had full working pneumatic tipper, tailgate, openable bonnet and a heap of other stuff. I also built a flat bed trailer to carry a bobcat i had, but dont have any pics of that.

Lego is the reason i grew up wanting to build cars.

[mazgem]

awesome stuff, where do you get the technic gear these days, other than the internet.
went to toys r us in cannington and myer, target. got fuck all

[mitchy]

not trying to bag anyone out, each to their own 'n' shit, but this...I do not get!

Personally I'd much rather have a proper scale model than one that looks like its made from hardened play dough haha :P

what are you, a faggot?

[KAL SPL]

awesome stuff, where do you get the technic gear these days, other than the internet.
went to toys r us in cannington and myer, target. got fuck all
The truck in my first post came out at Toyword in Kal last week , assume other stores would have some ?

[rhyshc]

http://www.brickventures.org.au

The galleries are interesting to show what some people have come up with!

[thrtytwo]

what are you, a faggot?

k, lol

[SircatmaN]

I still have a tub of my lego here ready for my kid (that was due on Firday, still waiting :/ ) when they are old enough. The fun in lego wasn't building what the box tells you, it was all the shit you could build out of all the peices mixed together. You can building anything you want. I built everything from transformers (that could transform from robot to vehicle) to stuff that went on other toys. I remember there was some show, I think it was called dino riders where they put guns and stuff on dinosaurs and rode them around, I had some toy dinosaurs and used to make the guns and suits out of lego (and I think Duplo back when I had that lol).

Thats it lego box is being opened.

[mr_mike]

we used to make Lego guns, but they were big with interchangeable magazines and stuff. We would then wrap them in electrical tape so they wouldnt come apart during combat and go run around the bush making hideouts and shooting each other.

[hostage_85]

haha... Damn this thread. Making me want to get all my old lego out now haha
Might have to update my sons sets ;P

[DJ84WA]

Other than ebay, Does anyone know of a place that sell's (in bulk) the coloured lego blocks/bricks?

[-Luke-]

This was my prize possession, 8868 Claw Rig, released 1992.

Looked like this..
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4756/8868iso.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/8868iso.jpg/)

But of course i wanted a Tipper because thats what my old man drove so i made it into this..
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7855/picture087ne.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/picture087ne.jpg/)
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5967/picture088l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/picture088l.jpg/)
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1545/picture089az.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/20/picture089az.jpg/)

Had full working pneumatic tipper, tailgate, openable bonnet and a heap of other stuff. I also built a flat bed trailer to carry a bobcat i had, but dont have any pics of that.

Lego is the reason i grew up wanting to build cars.

You have this? Fuck you Guy! :D So Jelly:o


The truck in my first post came out at Toyword in Kal last week , assume other stores would have some ?

Onsale for $148 at big dubs @ the moment!

Holy fuck, soooo much want http://technic.lego.com/en-US/Products/default.aspx#8110 I tried and tried to get a compressor arrangement to work when I had the pneumatics as a kid but never could

[DESAM8+PANIK]

man this has ignited an old flame ...... I have researched 8294 Excavator and am ordering it on line tomorrow when i sort some shit out.

I can safely say that LEGO contributed to my life in a big way, I used to build trucks and machines out of this stuff and no I am a H/D Diesel Mech that works in tech support. I had 8851 excavator (pneumatic) and i remember working out how it all work for the cylinders and also had 951 bulldozer ... now I do it for real for Liebherr Mining :)

How many others can say that they had the same influence.

bahaha just remembered that my mum bought me some lego last year ... is was the 8418 mini loader :) still got it in my display cabinet

[-Luke-]

How many others can say that they had the same influence.

bahaha just remembered that my mum bought me some lego last year ... is was the 8418 mini loader :) still got it in my display cabinet

+1 I learnt so much playing with technic as a kid. Helped steer me towards HD mechanics as a career.

My Mum also got me back into leg with an 8292 truck kit :)

[MISS 13B]

I love this thread! You are NEVER too old to play with LEGO.
My absolute favourite sets as a kid were...

Silver Champion
http://i.imgur.com/zAneR.jpg


Royal Knight's Castle
http://i.imgur.com/QxE51.jpg


Monorail Transport
http://i.imgur.com/DPhrV.jpg

[Charger]

When I was a kid I always wanted the big castle, the pirate ship and THIS

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bricktales/z-godbricks/6278-1.jpg

Not the biggest or most complex kit but I the idea of making storys and games with the figurines. I also had a heap of Technic too

One of my favorite Technic I had was this, but mine was black

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V76KUOGQ9p8/SbWINzfRQZI/AAAAAAAAB9E/Qcr1eDqfTEg/s1600/5550-CustomRallyVan-01.jpg

Might have to get myself some new sets, the junk they sell in the shops these days to the kids is much more basic then the sets I used to play with in the 1990s, not as fun I don't think.

[KAL SPL]

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I can see me owning 1 of these in the near future ....

[1JZVL]

ffs.

How great are the space lego sets from the 90's and also the pirate/"jungle people sets" from the same era.

They just aren't as original and cool nowdays! Simple is sometimes more ;)

[Buckets]

Lego thread needs what is possibly the most awesome use of Lego ever.

James Mays full size Lego House.

<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mEFPhXl3QQY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QNDDac9rPJQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YJZ2E0x2kXo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bGwIcbCJuu4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I5TLDFNpw08" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Sadly this was demolished after the show :(

[hostage_85]

Loved that show... he brought back so many cool tools.

House wasn't waterproof though, would be flooded all the time in the UK if they kept it up

[mitchy]

funnily enough, i watched a national geographic special on lego a week or so ago, and promptly bought this... then this thread turned up.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-9AGya3XLY/TaMwfCB15SI/AAAAAAAAQYY/mqBgSnIGh1M/s1600/8053aa.jpg

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Atix-naid/8053-repro/p2200002.jpg

[TJ]

looking at all these pics makes me kinda sad that I never had lego as a kid. There is some freaking cool shit around!

[Frenchy]

AWESOME thread Daz! Lookingat these pics of the space and pirate lego, technic car stuff has brought back some awesome memories :) I wish I had kept my old stuff like you have. I dont think alot of people would understand just how hard it is to keep all that lego for so long. Nice work!

[KAL SPL]

Blame Mum mate , she kept it all in the cupboard , decided to drag it out for my nephew , big mistake showing me again !

[KAL SPL]

So it seems I now own 1 of these , will be sitting by the mail box ...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kMff1VgkSA8/TZIO5lrJ0wI/AAAAAAAAQAk/nNq-cXjkdK4/s1600/8070c.jpg

Got it cheap to :)

[schnoods]

Never got any technic lego or any real cool pieces that fold or hinge when i was younger. Me and my brother basically got a large garbage bag full of hundreds of different colour bricks, maybe 20 wheels with a brick in between, 1 turntable (many fights was because of this lol), and a few clear pieces and green bases.

Saying that it created so many hours of fun and didnt really stop mucking around with it till high school, after any really interesting cartoon, movie, tv show or even just seeing a cool car roll down the road was inspiration enough. Fark we even made scale models of a cricket field that worked in a similar way as the board game Test Match with a marble.

Mind you i dont see the attraction in later life lego collections other than remembering the times had when younger, would rather take up carpentry or invest in a lathe and start turning something down to create something rather than assemble a kit etc..

[Pete]

The Kombi doesn't go on sale until 1st of Oct. Missus is sorting out 1 for me, there's some lego newsletter she found.

[KAL SPL]

lol the race is on for a Combi :)


10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van
Ages 16+. 1,322 pieces.
US $99.99, CA $129.99, DE €99.99 , UK £79.99 , DK 799 DKK, available from October.


This authentic camper van is a replica of the classic Volkswagen Camper Van from 1962. Every iconic feature is here! On the outside, the terrific detailing includes 'V' shape three-way color split at the front, rounded roof and window frames, opening 'splittie' safari windshield, opening doors, iconic pop-up roof with textile curtain surround, roof rack, rear side air intake vents and lots more! The detailing is equally impressive on the inside, from the authentic VW air-cooled flat four cylinder boxer engine, front cabin bench seat, gear stick, angled dashboard and iconic spherical speedometer, to custom LEGO® features like folding rear bench seat, folding dinette table, closet with mirror and even a painting!

•Features 11 windows, authentic plaid-print textile curtains and wing mirror!
•Rear door opens to reveal detailed engine!
•Interior also features rear bench seat that transforms into a bed, ‘Make LEGO Models, Not War’ T-shirt and rear shelf with plant!
•Measures 11.8" (30cm) long and 5.5" (14cm) high!


Only a $100 should be decent price hopefully.

[Azrian]

where can i buy it or order it?

[KAL SPL]

No where yet that I can find anyway , 1st Oct is world release it seems.

[thrtytwo]

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/bricktales/z-godbricks/6278-1.jpg

Not the biggest or most complex kit but I the idea of making storys and games with the figurines. I also had a heap of Technic too


I had this haha. Loved it!

[thrtytwo]

Also had some that were more pirates vs. Colonial soldier style. Rather than natives.

[hostage_85]

I had the Pirate vs Colonial ones as well... Loved em :D

[Scaf]

After telling the old lady about my rekindled love for Lego, she decided to go hunting and find all my childhood Lego.
I came home to a 70L tub of my old lego and all the instructions! I couldn't believe all the cool shit i used to have!

8422 - 1995 Circuit Shock Racer
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/904/img3006v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/img3006v.jpg/)

8838 - 1991 Shock Cycle
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9232/img3008l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/24/img3008l.jpg/)

8810 - 1991 Cafe Racer
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2705/img3010t.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/img3010t.jpg/)

8868 - 1992 Airtech Claw Rig (Cover torn off Instructions unfortunatly)
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1681/img2995vm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/img2995vm.jpg/)

8818 - 1993 Baja Racer (Cover torn off Instructions unfortunatly)
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3001/img2997oi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/img2997oi.jpg/)

8244 - 1996 Convert-ables
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2161/img2999nx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/img2999nx.jpg/)

And a heap of other including these sweet Ferrari ones!
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1526/img2989j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/694/img2989j.jpg/)

Managed to put this one back together tonight.
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/465/img2987o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/97/img2987o.jpg/)

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2104/img2993ju.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/30/img2993ju.jpg/)

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1167/img3002qi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/30/img3002qi.jpg/)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7452/img3004uf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/img3004uf.jpg/)

Im looking forward going through this tub and re building them all!

[hostage_85]

hahah... I had/have that aqua set somewhere in my mums house too lol
Found this cool lil ebay store for some old Lego Nostalgia. If only postage wasn't so expensive I could justify it lol
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Diamond-Sports-Gems/_i.html?_sid=19647166&_sop=2&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14

[Azrian]

I had these ones as a kid (the ones i remember anyway). Still have them. all in bits though. May try and download the instructions and build them again some time.
http://technicopedia.com/8842.html
http://technicopedia.com/8842/8842isosmall.jpg
http://technicopedia.com/8832.html
http://technicopedia.com/8832/8832isosmall.jpg
http://technicopedia.com/8825.html
http://technicopedia.com/8825/8825isosmall.jpg

Thats all i can remember. Always wanted huge kits as a kid.

[eScoRt20]

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7452/img3004uf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/img3004uf.jpg/)



and chance you could photocopy these instructions for me? lost them years ago!

[hostage_85]

Try This: http://www.worldbricks.com/lego/lego-instructions/by-year/instructions-1995/6175-crystal-explorer-sub.html

[dmwill]

Just looking about at the value of some vintage sets.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEGO-HO-1-87-Vintage-230-Trees-Late-50s-Variation-Rare-/120772769387?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1e9e366b

Those very trees and at least some of the original box are in a tub in the garage somewhere. Used to be Dad's (Grand parents held onto it for ages, all 50/60's vintage).

[GTiR1080]

I still have mine sitting around as well. Only 2 are together though. One is a search and rescue helicopter and the other is a small dune buggy.
I remember i used to make flying foxes out in the back yard using fishing line. Have it running from one end of the yard to the other :p

[kurbn]

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/img3006v.jpg/

used to have "8422 - 1995 Circuit Shock Racer" one years back, also had a large tow truck and F1 car with an engine with it. pistons, gearbox and wot not

I used to build everything with shocks after having that bike haha

[TKO Tinting]

Nothin better than loving lego as a kid then having your own kids and buying lego for them, its like your a kid all over again!

[-Luke-]

I had these ones as a kid (the ones i remember anyway). Still have them. all in bits though. May try and download the instructions and build them again some time.
http://technicopedia.com/8842.html
http://technicopedia.com/8842/8842isosmall.jpg
Thats all i can remember. Always wanted huge kits as a kid.

This! the 1st technic Kit my parents bought me, must have been late 80's?? I would love too get my hands on this again!

[Azrian]

This! the 1st technic Kit my parents bought me, must have been late 80's?? I would love too get my hands on this again!

My first as well. I have downloaded the plans for it and it is my mission to build it again. The only problem is i dont think i have all the parts for it.

[shifted]

My first as well. I have downloaded the plans for it and it is my mission to build it again. The only problem is i dont think i have all the parts for it.

eBay - some people just chuck up lots of 1000 pieces and etc. You never know what you could dig up!

K'Nex nor Meccano get as much love as Lego it seems!

[hostage_85]

I loved Both K'nex and Meccano, but Lego was always at the top of the list lol

[AMPERAGE]

This is my lot. I'm stuck between the fact that I want to keep collecting and the fact that I know it's fucking stupid to collect it for the sake of collecting, and not open or build the kits.

For an idea of scale, those kits are taking up an entire queen size bed. Tantive IV is a pretty big kit, 1408 pieces.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/AMPERAGE/842635ef.jpg

[shifted]

This is my lot. I'm stuck between the fact that I want to keep collecting and the fact that I know it's fucking stupid to collect it for the sake of collecting, and not open or build the kits.

On the plus side, worth shitloads in a couple years!

I've been collecting retro games for yonks, don't play them, don't have time, still feel a compulsiveness to continue buying more. It becomes an addiction!

[Cal]

For anyone also a member of the overclockers forum (OCAU) there is a great thread located here: linky (http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=528721) for lego.

Im always amazed by the big arse kits but dont know where I would store it once assembled.

Lego and Technic Porn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j24DBQkREmM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-TzUrOzgOs

Damn i love the construction stuff

http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/8275-1.jpg

[Miami]

sat down with one of the engineers at work a couple of weeks ago using the lego Design By Me program they have on their website - http://designbyme.lego.com/en-GB/default.aspx?icmp=COFranchiseUKDesignbyME - you basically build a set using the program, and write the instruction booklet, then they send the blocks out to you, bagged and boxed up.

This is what we came up with - we're sending them out as Xmas gifts to our clients :) Pretty basic, but still cool.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29798416/IMAG0681.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29798416/IMAG0680.jpg

[JBAE]

thats awesome! ^

[hostage_85]

HAHA awesome...

My little man and I sat down and made up some of his sets tonight:
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/IMG_1485.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/IMG_1482.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/IMG_1476.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/IMG_1474.jpg
This one was missing the rear wings
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/IMG_1469.jpg
Thsi one was missing the "White" top cone, so we found a swirly one lol
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/IMG_1461.jpg

[Milhouse]

http://i.imgur.com/LWhGl.jpg

[Mistikal]

A few ad's for LEGO on Gumtree, here's a couple:

Large storage container filled with various bits
http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-baby-maternity-kids-stuff-indoor-toys-lego-blocks-W0QQAdIdZ312410999

8016 Star Wars Bomber
http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-antiques-collectables-Lego-Star-Wars-8016-Hyena-Droid-Bomber-W0QQAdIdZ312371315

BNIB - Cad Bane's Star Wars Speeder
http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-baby-maternity-kids-stuff-indoor-toys-LEGO-STAR-WARS-CAD-BANES-SPEEDER-W0QQAdIdZ311056293

7630 Front End Loader
http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-baby-maternity-kids-stuff-indoor-toys-lego-city-W0QQAdIdZ310525870

5770 Lighthouse - BNIB
http://wa.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-baby-maternity-kids-stuff-indoor-toys-Lego-Creator-Lighthouse-Island-3-in-1-5770-BNIB-W0QQAdIdZ309046063

I've still got a LEGO kit from back when I was a kid, was the front facade of a two-storey house, came in a big red tub. Also had a "LEGO City" house with red roof tiles and other bits, aswell as a few cars. Have actually used various parts of the kits to make a stand for my router to keep it cool and allow airflow under it. Still have 90% of all my LEGO :)

[mitchy]

anyone want to buy one of these? i have 1 more than i wanted...
$150, hasn't been opened.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-9AGya3XLY/TaMwfCB15SI/AAAAAAAAQYY/mqBgSnIGh1M/s1600/8053aa.jpg

[Niva]

is I in heaven?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3029665961_da447bc886.jpg

[mr m00se]

Might be of interest to someone
http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-antiques-collectables-Lego-Technic-Silver-Champion-Car-Offers-of-Interest-Must-Go-W0QQAdIdZ312917072

[dmwill]

I'll have to post up some pics I took at a Lego exhibition in Melbourne a month or so back...

Lots of huge details models of Melbourne landmarks. Awesome stuff.

[KAL SPL]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/LegoLoveBoatInterior-741420.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/LegoLoveBoatSideView-738551.jpg

[Milhouse]

LOL is that a skeleton in the very front of the ship ?

"Forever Alone"

[thommo]

bit of titanic on the bow. is there build times on the sites you found these pics? must be months maybe years putting that together

[KAL SPL]

Found that when I googled 'lego melbourne' was at the show , said in text that he is 1 of 12 professional lego builders , 1/4 million pieces , guess it would be nice to have unlimited bits to use.

[thrtytwo]

http://media.techeblog.com/images/the-predator.jpg
http://media.techeblog.com/images/lego-star-destroyer.jpg
<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UFV01G97LsQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[thrtytwo]

http://media.techeblog.com/images/lego-batman.jpg

[BIGS]

Looking through this thread actually made me feel a tad emotional, I had a few of the sets some posted up. Never really got into Technic although I had a few. Mainly loved the pirates, medieval, and western stuff as I liked building armies. Used to build fighter planes and war ships designed myself. I'd easily say majority of my leisure hours in m childhood were spent with Lego.

Last year mate and myself were looking at buying the pirate ships we missed out on as kids that we drooled over!!

[Tom]

Silver Champion
http://i.imgur.com/zAneR.jpg


Built one of these when I was 10/11 - Took me a few months

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3041741304_bc698b2422.jpg

[wadragracing]

Fuck it, I'm buying a pirate ship or a castle tomorrow - I don't have to wait for Christmas any more!

[Gleeso]

Fuck it, I'm buying a pirate ship or a castle tomorrow - I don't have to wait for Christmas any more!

Always wanted the pirate ships as a kid, now I want the F1's etc. Really wish I had money to spare to go and get some good projects.

[Simon8MR]

Wow, thought I was the only Lego nerd around, good to see there are a few more. Altho I think mine is a bit of an obsession as I have a room in my house full of it.

[DJ84WA]

Just googled to find some cool lego "art"
Some pretty awesome examples in the link below!

http://creativefan.com/100-massive-lego-artwork-creations/

[James_2007]

that airport was insane.

[YOUR MATE]

I'm thinking of selling those sets I bought a while back if anyone is interested. I built them and loved doing it, but they just sat there taking up a decent amount of space so I pulled them apart and boxed them up again. All the pieces are there, have made sure of it. It's all latest model city stuff.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d28/Nthn_suss/e8561ea3.jpg

[KAL SPL]

Anyone looked at getting new Combi from US yet , $200 delivered ?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280744705008?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Unsure what retail will be here.

Just finished building the new supercar too , crazy engineering involved in it , even building it still cant figure how half the shit operates !
Bloody massive to , best value for money imo.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_0815.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/IMG_0820.jpg

[pgc]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1a0q-EArd0&feature=player_embedded

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1a0q-EArd0&feature=player_embedded)I'll just leave this here.

[Mad_Aussie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1a0q-EArd0&feature=player_embedded

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1a0q-EArd0&feature=player_embedded)I'll just leave this here.

So, so awesome!


Anyone watched this before? I've even got the book on how they built this...
<iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mEFPhXl3QQY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[KAL SPL]

http://thecontaminated.com/lego-house-destroyed/

Destroyed 2 years ago.

[wadragracing]

Hey YOUR MATE check your PMs.

[James_2007]

<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SKGBMDgDOVk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
..

[sam5709]

I also just finished making the supercar, amazing stuff! will enjoy it for about a week then pull it apart and rebuild it as the hotrod, also I"m currently pulling the stickers off as they look crap!

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n295/sam5709/IMG_0647-1.jpg

diff setup
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n295/sam5709/IMG_0650.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n295/sam5709/IMG_0651.jpg

done
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n295/sam5709/IMG_0657.jpg

[Pete]

Anyone looked at getting new Combi from US yet , $200 delivered ?



Have been told mine is pre-ordered, got confirmation of order and will be here by November ( through the missus ).

[Pete]

Keen to get that supercar too, big w didn't have any in stock :(

did these 2 today.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2nksw40.jpg

[AMPERAGE]

Newest purchase: Star Wars Lego Advent calendar

http://www.1000steine.com/brickset/images/7958-1.jpg

[WAS12A]

^ Where did you get that?

A store locally or online?

[MirKz]

This is my first lego purchase in 15+ yrs since I was a kid and used to play with the stuff.

Took me about 2.5hrs to build, which is probably slow... but I enjoyed it thoroughly haha
Might be grabbing another one this afternoon... I'm thinking a black 4WD or a truck.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/Mirkz/793330c3.jpg

[Roobiks]

Love that helo. Bought it a few weeks ago along with the sports bike, great kits.

[MirKz]

And the 4WD I bought today... love it!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/Mirkz/1e69216b.jpg

[Wozzernux]

Building a 12 HDD Raid Enclosure with LEGO (http://techreport.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=78205)

[Milhouse]

http://i.imgur.com/ZqdB4.jpg

Lego Trap !

[MirKz]

Newest addition, and the Heli fits so well too :P

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/Mirkz/6a445549.jpg

[Pete]

My Volkswagon has arrived from Lego direct !

Although the handbrake of a wife has " hidden " it until my birthday, so i won't be able to tell you how cool it is until the 12th.

[KAL SPL]

She doesnt leave you alone in the house to hunt for it ?

[Pete]

I now know exactly where it is.

Did this one too. Pretty keen to get that Red Car.

http://i56.tinypic.com/nvtaif.jpg

[Pete]

http://i44.tinypic.com/fldc7o.jpg

Kombi complete ! Will put up interior photos tomorrow, it's actually pretty cool inside for a lego !

[fuzzmeisterr]

just found this awsome site
http://www.ichibantoys.com/
got some pretty cool kits/plans on there

[Halle Terry]

Custom Lego kits:

http://www.ichibantoys.com/

[Buckets]

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bluQ4eOeBwo?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://www.news.com.au/technology/sci-tech/one-small-step-for-man-one-giant-leap-for-the-lego-space-shuttle/story-fn5fsgyc-1226293453156

Lego Space Shuttle goes in to space (*almost)

[dmwill]

Want.

http://www.sheepo.es/2012/05/land-rover-defender-110.html

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aXW-7DVIyU0?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17n41ihq622jbjpg/original.jpg
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17n420sqhoyknjpg/original.jpg
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17n420woihalljpg/original.jpg

[Azrian]

That is unreal

[Lump]

i saw in the paper last week there is a lego/model train show on at claremont this weekend so i'm taking my young kids along.
though someone would be interested here, its run by the adult lego club of perth i believe

[WRCjosh]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4sxsb4a7I1qeubbbo1_500.jpg

http://www.jeremyriad.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/LEGO-lize-it3.jpg

http://cdn.hypebeast.com/image/2012/05/lagos-indispensable-exhibition-celebrates-legalized-marijuana-in-california-012-620x413.jpg

http://hypebeast.com/2012/05/lagos-indispensable-exhibition-celebrates-legalized-marijuana-in-california/

/thread

[Gleeso]

Got my Combi last night, started around 9ish and finished around 5 this morning. So much nostalgia. Haven't played with LEGO for years, but now I need another one.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-06-22050412.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-06-22050447.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-06-22050506.jpg

[c.rusli]

Wow. the attention of details is quiet amazing for blocks of lego!

[Gleeso]

Too right! I should've taken a pic with the roof off. The chair turns into a bed, there's a mirror which opens to be a closet, and just all the small things like paintings/posters etc. Soo cool.

[c.rusli]

^^^ your inner kid is coming out by the sound of it.. LOL!

[Gleeso]

Well, I've taken more pics so you can see, I swear I'm not showing off my creation. Also, you're damn right about my inner child coming out, feelsgoodman!

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-06-22133441.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-06-22133800.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-06-22133521.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-06-22133623.jpg

[Pete]

I got mine too. Love it ! Built it as soon as I got it, attention to detail is so cool!

[Gleeso]

I got mine too. Love it ! Built it as soon as I got it, attention to detail is so cool!

At the price Myer's are selling them for I couldn't resist. Still surprised I stayed up all night building it, time literally flew by.

[newbie101]

At the price Myer's are selling them for I couldn't resist.

orly? Do tell?

[Gleeso]

orly? Do tell?

Started yesterday and going through til 22nd of July. It's on sale for $129.00, save $40.00. I'd call the store before you go just incase they've sold out :)

[newbie101]

will do! Thanks for the tip

[volt_bite]

WTF I WANT ONE haha. But I just bought a G27 wheel..

[Gleeso]

Fuck the G27 man! You'll get a shit load more enjoyment making this than you will using your G27. DO IT.

[Pete]

I got mine from Lego Sweden last year off the site when they did the first release.

[Gleeso]

Rexhunta/anyone else: I know there's Technic Trucks/Cars and shit, but do you know of anything similar to the Combi Van in terms of being made out of LEGO bricks and not Technic's. I want more challenging cars like the Combi, even a Plane/Tank or something similar will do. Feed me LEGO!!

[Crispymk2]

Combi has blown my mind. Keen to pick one up, Myer deal seems cheaper than US eBay prices too

[Buckets]

Going straight to Myer when I'm back (and not in the office). That Kombi looks awesome.

[Gleeso]

It really is! I hope you lot have some luck with getting one.

[RS_Gav]

Combi looks great! Have they done any others in that "series"? Or was it just a one off?

[Pete]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h162/rexhunta/IMG_0227.jpg

My Kombi with the rest.

[-Luke-]

My Collection at the moment, have the "B" model of the tow truck to build as well (cheap ebay score) but I dont have room for it at the moment!

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/lukehidderley/IMG_20120622_210455.jpg

[phatboy]

FUUUUU im loving this thread, man to own lego again :( miss that shit
just off the top of my head i had.
Star Wars:
2x Snowspeeders
2x Xwings
1x Millenium Falcon (mid sized one with the roof that came off)
4x ATST's
2x Naboo Starfighter
1x Droid Transport
1x Droid hover bike
2x Tie Fighter
1x Vader Bomber
1x Tie Interceptor
yeah... the only other thing i remember is the old school lego system space shuttle with toe plane.
me and my brother had stupid amounts of lego in the combined 20years of playing with the stuff, good dimes mate.

[newbie101]

:(

I have now rang every single myers in australia, and there are officially NONE left in the country. The chick at the sydney store reckons I wasnt even close to the first sandgroper to try there either. Anyone discovers any still for sale, feel free to let me know.

[Pete]

http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Volkswagen-T1-Camper-Van-10220

Some left at Lego Shop.

[RICEY]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULK-LEGO-CREATOR-10220-VOLKSWAGEN-T1-CAMPER-VAN-RARE-NEW-RELEASE-/251090320087?pt=AU_LEGO&hash=item3a76263ad7#ht_1491wt_1396

$175

[Risk10k]

Fek... Hard to justify the amount of want I have!

[ovaxitd]

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/dar-hq-27.jpg?w=920&h=760

[Gleeso]

Got this in the mail today, and made it today as well. Pretty happy with the outcome.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/LEGOTechnicSet8109FlatbedTruck.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-07-11235744.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/2012-07-11235832.jpg

[mav_vlt]

where does everyone buy their kits from? everything is so bloody expensive these days!!!!!

[Gleeso]

Either eBay or Big W. Big W have pretty good prices, just keep your eyes open for catalogs(for anywhere) with decent specials.

I tried getting kits through Amazon, but a lot of sellers don't seem to post here, or maybe it's some new laws not allowing it.

Probably better keeping your online orders for kits within Australia as a lot of the sellers don't go too crazy on packaging, so you may end up with a fucked up box.

[zxz]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516ojxPlAOL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

bought one of these the other day
couldnt resist it
think i will use it as a cookie jar or something

[mav_vlt]

^^ yeah i brought one for my nephew on friday. hes only 1 atm - cant wait till he is old enough to play with real lego!!

[newbie101]

The mrs bought this home the other day

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljg5fj7Mw91qe96aj.jpg

if you like building lego, then get on to it!! You have to build stuff for others to guess, and playing it last night, I had to build a dog shit out of lego!

[disc0-dan]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516ojxPlAOL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

bought one of these the other day
couldnt resist it
think i will use it as a cookie jar or something

Dont mean to intrude, but how much was it man ??

[mav_vlt]

$25 from Big W

[RICEY]

Not LEGO but same same, picked this bad boy up from Toys R Us half price sale $35.

http://www.buildandplay.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/f/af9572221-packl-hr_rweb.jpg

One hour twenty minutes in I needed a break. Unlike other builds Ive done the stages dont relate to a specific bag of parts ie the parts are scattered all over the parts bags with no reference to the location which is a bit of a head fuck.

That being said still enjoying myself being a big kid :D

Will post finished product when done :)

[wadragracing]

Not LEGO but same same,
Wash your mouth out!

[RICEY]

Wash your mouth out!

Dude the pieces are exactly the same and a kit like that gt3 one in ripoff LEGO would have cost $200 plus.

The finished product is awesome and not chunky like LEGOs attempts at cars.

I got several hours of enjoyment out of it so Im happy :)

[wadragracing]

I tried to find that clip from Family Guy where Lois gives Peter Megabloks instead of Lego...hmm no such luck haha.
Lego is expensive but quality control is awesome. I was given Megabloks by well intentioned relatives when I was little and remember being kinda disappointed hahaha

[RICEY]

They have probably lifted their game since then. :D

[Skipmaster J]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516ojxPlAOL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

bought one of these the other day
couldnt resist it
think i will use it as a cookie jar or something

I got one for myself a while back as well, so awesome. I don't even have any lego anymore.

[pgc]

Yeah boi.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18876537

[Buckets]

Yeah boi.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18876537

*Boy. :p

I saw a picture of that on Facebook a few days ago. I had no idea it was so complicated and "operated". Amazing.

[Risk10k]

I went looking through, Target/K-mart on Monday for something for myself and my son to do together - all was utter shit. Harry potter something or other for $4950003045 (May have been $38). Should of tried Big W.

[pgc]

*Boy. :p

LOL. I'll accept that one.

That'll teach me for trying to hang out with the cool kids on the internet.

[Gleeso]

Yeah boi.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18876537

Very fucking cool!

[Gleeso]

Check this out: http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/07/daily-grind-our-slammed-volkswagen-lego-bus/

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh207/25jacob25/lego-bus-vw.jpg

[ovaxitd]

This neeed to be posted... epic lego...
http://thebrigade.thechive.com/2012/09/12/im-a-geek-check-out-these-lego-aircraft-carriers-30-hq-photos/

[dmwill]

This neeed to be posted... epic lego...
http://thebrigade.thechive.com/2012/09/12/im-a-geek-check-out-these-lego-aircraft-carriers-30-hq-photos/

Image #14, 22, 34...... YES!

[SircatmaN]

Such an epic day yesterday. We bought my daughter her first megablox for her first birthday, preparing her for duplo and finally all the lego I can..... I mean she can handle!

[mischief1]

TLDR;

anyone seen that architect series of Lego, pretty cool bit friggen exxy for what you get

[-Luke-]

http://cuusoo.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/5d96a/913ed/89d31/d4590/61cba/0af4e/31f61/8b73b/thumb640x360.jpg

http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/1786


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5SG5N0fyEg&feature=plcp&context=C4be1180VDvjVQa1PpcFP5XX1ChEMk_mEOo8sGZHKm ZIfITg1lgXE%3D

[POH73]

now THAT is awesome!

[-Luke-]

May be a repost,but pretty fucking cool imho!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXW-7DVIyU0&sns=em

[XsQuiZiT]

not super cool, but still a bit cool:
http://nbamistress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/LegoDwightHoward1.jpg

[Wrench]

Anyone seen the latest adds for star wars lego..? I am sooooo very tempted to go get me some...

[James_2007]

Wayne Hussey and Carlyle Livingston spent over 400 hours and used 22,000 legos to faithfully construct Bruce Wayne’s famous bat cave.

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-0.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-1.jpg?w=919&h=687
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-2.jpg?w=919&h=687
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-3.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-4.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-5.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-6.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-7.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-8.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-9.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-10.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-11.jpg?w=919&h=614
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-12.jpg?w=920&h=612
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-13.jpg?w=920&h=619
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-14.jpg?w=920&h=683
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-15.jpg?w=920&h=612
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bat-cave-20000-lego-16.jpg?w=919&h=614

[Gleeso]

Wow.

The amount of effort to get the wall as jagged as it is and the attention to detail... Just, wow.

[jzx_andy]

fuck me that is insane, wonder how much it weighs

[Wozzernux]

James_2007 didn't post a link but a quick Google led me to their flickr page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/co2pix/sets/72157629807394513/) :D


Some statistics:

We spent 400 hours each over three months building this. We started in Early January and finished in late March.

We estimate over 20,000 pieces but it's probably much more.

It weighs in at 100 pounds.

The entire roof lifts off and then the rest splits into three sections for ease of transport. See this shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/co2pix/7073740123/in/set-72157629807394513/

There are four LEGO Power Functions motors.

Everything currently works off of batteries but that may change.

Everything is LEGO except some of the lighting and two pieces related to the lighting.

Only one LEGO piece was harmed while creating this MOC. :-)

We have no idea how much it cost in LEGO and other materials.

[wormbo2]

Grabbed a few bargains from Kmart on Boxing Day:

Mandalorian fighter- kit 9525
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/wormbo2mad/1db69a97270b4aa3ee3067b06768dc69.jpg

Republic starfighter kit 9497
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/wormbo2mad/15f6bfb1b00ea5596953110aa6b1da8c.jpg

Imperial V-wing starfighter kit 7915
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm240/wormbo2mad/62f740e80a4845d6c5f873701f519d52.jpg

Get in on it boys, the shelves are NOT marked as on sale, but upto $25 can be saved on most kits if you price check ;)

Really enjoyed putting these together too, but I get frowns and laughs when I jump around with em, making 'pew-pew' and 'vwhoosh' noises!! :P

[shifted]

Just picked this up at $289.

http://www.sunshinecoasttoyshobbies.com.au/images/products/ip063521.jpg

Lego Death Star was $700 at Toy World, fuck this shit is expensive.

[wormbo2]

Apparently it's dirt cheap in America. I'm going to try cheat the system and eBay a dick load and bulk freight to Aus. Hellllooo imperial army squadron!! and a few more JarJar Binks figurines

[dmwill]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ue55xXgIHiE

[duste]

Apparently it's dirt cheap in America. I'm going to try cheat the system and eBay a dick load and bulk freight to Aus. Hellllooo customs tax!!

Fixed

[wormbo2]

You ass! Fuck Australian government and their taxes! Nigger just wants to play with coloured blocks!

[pgc]

My six-year-old just sat down for two days and did this unassisted.

http://i45.tinypic.com/k0lvz6.jpg

[volt_bite]

http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/02/28/1226587/478878-alice-finch.jpg

http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/02/28/1226587/479219-moving-staircase.jpg

http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/02/28/1226587/478674-beauxbaton.jpg

http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/02/28/1226587/479359-potions-classroom.jpg

http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2013/02/28/1226587/478875-hogwarts.jpg

Full gallery:
http://www.news.com.au/technology/gallery-e6frflwi-1226587528856?page=1

[Evolved]

Where do you buy the big kits ??

[shifted]

I'd imagine kits like that (batman and harry potter) are just pieced together from hundreds of other kits...

Large kits like the death star/crawlers etc. should be available from Toy World, Toys R Us etc. may need to order in though?

[Evman]

Largest legit kit was the Millennium Falcon but that's not longer in production (scale model with reference to the size of the Lego men. So awesome), and I think it's been topped by another Star Wars themed kit??

[volt_bite]

Death Star would be awesome, but where would you put it? Virgin for life?

[POH73]

Super Star Destroyer I think was the biggie: http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Super-Star-Destroyer-10221

(Lego and Star Wars nerd as a kid ;))

Wife bought me this for Christmas, is very cool and was much appreciated. I'm also happy to report that it took me much less than time than the recommended 11-16 years....

http://helicoptermini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/large-Rc-helicopter-LEGO-TECHNIC-9396.jpg

I still want these though
http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/130221/074r1/2370lg8_20.jpeg

http://www.hislogic.com/images/products/lego-crane.jpg

[Evman]

Super Star Destroyer I think was the biggie: http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Super-Star-Destroyer-10221


Nope Falcon was bigger by 2000 pieces ;) Also just found the biggest was actually the Taj Mahal at just shy of 6000 pieces. Lame.

[POH73]

^^Holy Sheeit, there goes a week of annual leave right there! :)

[Evolved]

very tempted to get back into this , I purchased the Ferrari F1 car a few years back but due to lack of enthusiasm
got rid of it .

[Simon8MR]

For those of you wanting to take your Lego nerdisim to the next level hit up Perth Adult Lego Society. Adult Lego club.

[KAL SPL]

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/legoland-lego-themed-hotel

[dmwill]

Want.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MVaarnM6yg

[RMCprime]

Got this from my brother for my birthday. Smashed it out over the last couple of days.

Its 58cm long and 25cm wide.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/rmcprime/IMAG0040_zpsd1330ced.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/rmcprime/media/IMAG0040_zpsd1330ced.jpg.html)

[masTers]

I ordered that F1 kit as well. Can't wait for it to arrive.

Also saw this during my morning internet trawls.

http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/05/23/check-out-this-full-sized-x-wing-fighter-made-out-of-lego

Mental. 1:1!

[Evman]

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/06/the-new-lego-opera-house-is-huge-almost-3000-bricks/

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18qv3mpbporc6jpg/original.jpg

[-Luke-]

Added another to my Collection yesterday. Big W has them on sale fore $68 which was to good of a deal for me to turn down!

http://i.imgur.com/WGh7AY2.jpg

[hostage_85]

Spent the past 3 weeks in the UK, took the kids to Legoland in Windsor.
Thought I'd share with you some of the photo's of the place. We spent 6 hours there and still missed out on about 1/4 of the place.
All the Lego trucks & trains in miniature world are all motorized and drive around the place. Its pretty cool to see.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMintiureMotors_zpsce3490e6.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMintiureMotors_zpsce3490e6.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMintiureMotors_2_zps128a5d4e.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMintiureMotors_2_zps128a5d4e.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMintiureMotors_1_zpsb8a0589c.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMintiureMotors_1_zpsb8a0589c.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniSpaceCentre_3_zps5c65dd7a.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniSpaceCentre_3_zps5c65dd7a.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniSpaceCentrew_oAlex_zps7160365f.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniSpaceCentrew_oAlex_zps7160365f.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniTownCentre_zps4e24e798.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniTownCentre_zps4e24e798.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniStadium_zps9d5cd095.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniStadium_zps9d5cd095.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniStonehenge_zps5f653c97.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniStonehenge_zps5f653c97.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniLondon_zps8ff34538.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniLondon_zps8ff34538.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniSpaceCentre_1_zpseb4c0791.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniSpaceCentre_1_zpseb4c0791.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniPalace_1_zps251439fb.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniPalace_1_zps251439fb.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniDredging_zps08420edb.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniDredging_zps08420edb.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniItalyTown_zps6aa4a6c1.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniItalyTown_zps6aa4a6c1.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniEye_zps52b2a317.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniEye_zps52b2a317.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMiniCity_zps19d5dbc9.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMiniCity_zps19d5dbc9.jpg.html)

[hostage_85]

Also, they have an edition since the last time I went there, a whole new Lego Star Wars Centre.
Here's a few shots from there:
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoStarwarsBattleofHoth_zps89ca0c34.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoStarwarsBattleofHoth_zps89ca0c34.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoR2D2_1_zps3e49ecb9.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoR2D2_1_zps3e49ecb9.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMilleniumFalcon_1_zpscebecf12.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMilleniumFalcon_1_zpscebecf12.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoCloneWar_zps9076ba09.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoCloneWar_zps9076ba09.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoCloneWar_1_zps4c1d7785.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoCloneWar_1_zps4c1d7785.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoCloneWar_zps3f3919d4.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoCloneWar_zps3f3919d4.jpg.html)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoMilleniumFalconBack_zpsba68eadc.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoMilleniumFalconBack_zpsba68eadc.jpg.html)

This would be my son pretending to be struck by Darth Vader
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/hostage_85/England%202013/LegoDarth_zps0fab77e5.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/hostage_85/media/England%202013/LegoDarth_zps0fab77e5.jpg.html)

[hako]

So good.

Buckingham Palace tripped me the fuck out with the people in the background haha.

[Saint_23]

Keen to try...

http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/badass_lego_guns_book.jpg

[masTers]

I got a similar book for xmas, there is about $300 worth of bricks in one of those guns.

[Crispymk2]

just manged to snag a VW camper van from Myer Online store for $134

They have been sold out for most of the sale but popped up as in stock this arvo.

Keen to try and slam ala StanceWorks version

http://cdn.stanceworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/volkswagen-bus-legos.jpg

[miss_petepie]

ohhhh that's cool! they have been on ebay for ages but didn't know you can buy them locally :)

[-Luke-]

been trying to find a 8110 for ages. Wasn't keen on the $250+ postage price. managed to find one on ebay from a hong kong seller I have used before. Box is damaged but contents are all completed and still in sealed bags. $148 +40 P&P. Im stoked!

Now to wait for it to arrive!

http://storage.technicbricks.com/Media/2011/2H/8110_1.jpg

[Evolved]

This is meant to be the largest technic set as far as pieces go , I looked into myself

I ended up purchasing the quad axle truck with the hiab , and the flat bed tow truck , both took a couple of days each

[Evolved]

Super Star Destroyer I think was the biggie: http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Super-Star-Destroyer-10221

(Lego and Star Wars nerd as a kid ;))

Wife bought me this for Christmas, is very cool and was much appreciated. I'm also happy to report that it took me much less than time than the recommended 11-16 year
s....

http://helicoptermini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/large-Rc-helicopter-LEGO-TECHNIC-9396.jpg

I still want these though
http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/130221/074r1/2370lg8_20.jpeg

http://www.hislogic.com/images/products/lego-crane.jpg

Seen the above crane kit going on ebay for varying prices , same with the truck which I also got from there ( thing is huge once it finished )

[fuzzmeisterr]

Picked up one of the F1 Kits lastnight, Chick at target laughed when she realised I was buying it for myself... Gonna have a crack at it over the weekend. haven't touched any lego since I was about 14.

[Pete]

just manged to snag a VW camper van from Myer Online store for $134

They have been sold out for most of the sale but popped up as in stock this arvo.

Keen to try and slam ala StanceWorks version

http://cdn.stanceworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/volkswagen-bus-legos.jpg

I pulled mine down couple of months ago and rebuilt it again. so much dust covering it.

[KAL SPL]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Technic-4x4-Crawler-41999-Mint-Box-Rare-Sold-Out-New-MISB-LEGO-Exclusive-Edition-/261274138242?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item3cd526f682&_uhb=1

Anyone seen or got this yet ?

[Evolved]

It's a jersey thing

[protecon]

I don't get the point of LEGO these days.
They're like 3D plastic jigsaw puzzles, rather than giving you basic building blocks, and letting you determine what you make.

Out of the "kits" you guys buy, how many other things can you make from it?