It is that time again!
6395 Victory Lap Raceway
Description: Released in 1988, containing 550 parts, 13 minifigs and retail price was about $70 US dollars. Today can be purchased MISB for about 270 bucks. One of the largest sets of its time, it had many features. Including race cars, grand stands, repair equipment/crew, camera equipment/crew, starting grid and an announcers box. This set was ahead of its time I would say and it has become a collectors item.
My take: Had this set a
Allright so some of you might remember that Spongebob set I bought awhile back. Well it turns out I may have gotten a misprinted minifig in that set! Look at this:
The bus driver has no face! I have searched about this and found nothing online. Does anyone out here have this set with a misprinted minifig?
Anyone have a guess as to the theme? It seems like it has been forever since we had one of these things. Perhaps some speculation will ease my anxious-ness. I would like to see challenging theme, something like, well, anything but a freebuild!
Maybe build a landscape?
Whew, okay now to the weekly set!
6986 Mission Commander
Description: Released in 1989 as a part of the original Space Police series. Retail price was about $60 US dollars, today can be purchased MISB for 250 bucks. Containing 460 parts and 3 minifigs, the set was one of the first larger spaceship sets made by lego. Features included jail cells for the prisoners, interior elements and the pilot area lifts up to reveal a mini land based vehicle.
My Take: Never had this set but I did
Well, possibly. I am thinking I should mount this on a larger technic vehicle of some sort. Now that I have technic minifigs I plan on using them! Ill update this entry with the vehicle wips soon so stay tuned.
NINJA, VANISH!
6093 Flying Ninja Fortress
Description: Released in 1998 as part of the Ninja line. Retail price was about $60 US dollars. Today this set can be purchased MISB for about 200 bucks and has become a collectors item. Containing 654 parts and 9 minifigs. The set featured a distinct eastern style of buildings, ninja gliders, treasure and plenty of katanas! Samurai and Ninja minifigs could be found and there was also one of those horse minifig thingys.
My take: Never had
I just came across a strange rumor, though posting a link would only get this entry closed/deleted. Discuss?
I am hoping this rumor is false, has anyone else stumbled upon this?
Winning teams in bold.
Seattle @ Tampa Bay
Cleveland @ Washington
New York Jets @ Oakland
Indianapolis @ Green Bay
Detroit @ Houston
Dallas @ St. Louis
San Francisco @ New York Giants
Baltimore @ Miami
Tennessee @ Kansas City
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati
Minnesota @ Chicago
New Orleans @ Carolina
San Diego @ Buffalo
Monday Night Game:
Denver @ New England
Notables: Jeff Garcia, Clinton Portis
My Teams: 1-2 Pittsburgh won, Minnesota lost, Seattle lost.
Okay, so this just arrived...
Now the box is in very good condition for its age, almost 10 years old now. Should I open it and use its wonderful parts for MoCing, build the set itself or just leave it sealed and let it continue to gain value? I cannot decide!
This week I review a set that was perhaps the basis of the Tarakava.
8257 Cyber Strikers
Description: Released in 1998 as a part of the Technic Competition line, retail price was about $30 US dollars. Today can be found MISB for about 50 bucks. Containing 367 parts and 2 minifigs(technic), the set featured some vibrant colors. Clearly, this was the dawn of what would become the Tarakava. The action function is nearly identical, as are the tread and handle designs. What is different
Winning teams in bold.
New England @ San Diego
Green Bay @ Seattle
Philadelphia @ San Francisco
Dallas @ Arizona
Jacksonville @ Denver
St. Louis @ Washington
Carolina @ Tampa Bay
Cincinnati @ New York Jets
Oakland @ New Orleans
Detroit @ Minnesota
Baltimore @ Indianapolis
Miami @ Houston
Chicago @ Atlanta
Monday Night Game:
New York Giants @ Cleveland
Notables: Tony Romo, Clinton Portis
My Teams: 1-1 Seattle lost, Minnesota won, Pittsburgh has bye week.
Yes, I am blogging it after I was persuaded to do so, who is watching it?
I admit, I watch it, I was sad to see Edyta go home, her and Julianne are, um, yea. Anyone have picks for the winner? Warren Sapp moves quite well for his size, I want to see the big man win it, just because!
I still refuse to pay 12 bucks for a Mistika set. In fact the only new sets I have actually purchased are Rockoh and Mazeka, which I sold. Do not get me wrong, I want a Gorast/Bitil/Krika just as bad as the next bloke, but I cannot bring myself to shell out the dough.
So, am I a cheapskate?
It is the solution to the current US economy and deficit. Professional sports athletes and other absurdly high paid people should have to pay a luxury tax. Good old uncle sam.
We shift to Trains this week...
2150 Train Station
Description: Released in 1996 as a part of the 9 volt train line. Retail price was about $70 Us dollars, today can be found MISB for about 350 bucks. Containing 566 parts and 8 minifigs, it is a big collectors item. The set featured some luggage carts, a mini cafe and boarding times/other info for the minifigs. The interior of the station is kind of basic but you can always snazz it up with more parts.
My take: Never had this set
With the Kaukau, my trans colored kanohi collection is now complete. Ill have pictures of them all in a future entry. My focus now shifts to collecting the other misprint kanohi.
Number 9 allready? Time is flying!
6397 Gas N' Wash Express
Description: Released in 1992 and retail price was about $45-50 US dollars. Today can be purchased MISB for about 100 bucks. Part of the classic city Octan line, the set had 458 parts and 3 minifigs. Featuring your standard gas station stuff like gas pumps, a store interior, car wash and vehicles, there was plenty to keep busy with when built.
My Take: I enjoyed this set quite a bit when I had it. I had extra vehicles an
I so wanted to be there with you, I had it planned, I had MoCs ready, I had dreams. Those dreams were crushed however once again this year. So please give my regards and say hello to the BZPeoples for me, I even had some gifts for them. The only reason I can offer for my absence is REAL LIFE STINKS.
Have fun guys, Ill be looking for all the reports and pictures of the event.
This week I bring you a blast from the not so far past...
7190 Millennium Falcon
Description: Released in 2000 and retailing for about $80-100 US dollars, this is the original design of the Star Wars series Falcon. Today it can be found MISB for between 275-600 dollars, depending on box condition, truly a gem of the original SW series. Containing 641 parts and 6 minifigs, the set features what have become some of the most desired minifigs out there. I have seen that Princess Leia sell
