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I am up early to prepare for last second prep for Brickcon. I see that I am not a morning person, hopefully my ride gets here soon so we can beat the traffic. All my stuff is packed up and ready, I have much more that I thought, I do not know how some folks like Roa and Arpy find the room to pack up all their works! Wish me luck all.
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Seeing as I missed it yesterday.... 1354 Dino Head Attack Description: Released in 2000 at a retail price of about 12 dollars, today this set sells MISB for about 20 bucks. Part of the studios line, the set contained 86 parts and 2 minifigs. My take: This looked like a neat set, it seems rather comical, I am sure when combined with the movie maker set you could make some amusing scenes. Never did get it though.
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Some of the stuff I will have for sale, and the final version of the Maverick. I worked in the trans red dome and moved the IR receiever to the top, which increased range tenfold! Now I am rushing to pack!
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Buy 2 get one free sale at Fred Meyer! Got the Space Truck Getaway for free, which is also the draft set for Brickcon! One of the other 2 sets, either Pirates or Agents is going to be opened and its parts will become mine! The other will be going up for sale, which one should I open? I am leaning towards the Agents set, I want to see what that battery powered laser part is all about.
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Rocket man... 6454 Countdown Corner Description: Released in 1999 for a retail value of about 25 dollars, today sells MISB for about 40 bucks. Containing 128 parts and 1 minifig, the set was part of the space port series. My take: This set has those neat trans red rocket nozzle parts. It also has a light and sound brick for added effect. Not really something I would be interested in outside of the parts, but still a nice and simple set.
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New parts are very nice. Though I swear I have seen these designs before... Whats the deal with the golden bionicle thingys?
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Wow, another milestone, have I really posted 50 of these things allready! 9748 Droid Developer Kit Description: Released in 1999 at a retail price of about 70 dollars, this has become a collectors item, like most all things Star Wars and now sells for about 130 dollars. Containing 657 parts and a CD, this was the dawn of mindstorms. The programmable scout brick would be the first of many to come that offers a new kind of interaction with a lego set. My take: Never got this one, sure do want it though. Lots of nice electric parts in this set. The white technic panels, micro scout brick and R2-D2 dome could prove very useful.
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On the road again... 5580 Highway Rig Description: Released in 1986 at a retail price of about 40 dollars, this set became a big collectors item and now sells for about 500 dollars new and sealed. Containing 667 parts, this was one of the first sets using system on top of technic. Part of the Model Team line. My take: I had this set, complete, and lost it in time. So sad, good memories though!
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Lets discover the Arctic this week: 6573 Arctic Expedition Description: Released in 2000 for a retail price of about 12 dollars, today it goes MISB for slightly more, about 20 bucks. Containing 111 parts and 2 minifigs, this set was part of the system arctic series. My take: I like the minifig accessories in this set, like the blue globe and parka, though I am not sure why there is a trans green spider to be found in the arctic!
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This marks the weekly return of the featured set spotlight, 2000 or older, new entries will now be posted on Fridays. I delve into the dawn of lego RC with this... 5600 Radio Control Racer Description: Released in 1998 at a retail cost of about 35 dollars, this item sells MISB today for about 80 dollars, a bit of a collectors item. Containing 293 parts and 1 minifig, this was the first RC racer set produced. My take: Looks fun, but it is rather tiny. Still I bet it is light and pretty fast, I wish I had gotten it now.
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Does anyone have it yet? Is it more of a reference guide or an actual book?
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Red 5 this is gold leader... 7191 UCS X-Wing Fighter Description: Released in 2000 as part of the Star Wars UCS line, this massive set retailed for about 120 bucks. Today buying this collectors item MISB will cost you a whopping 500-600 bucks! Containing 1296 parts and 1 minifig, this set has become the most desired and valued UCS Star Wars set next to only the Rebel Blockade Runner. Even used this set can sell for upwards of 300 bucks! My Take: I was in TRU 9 years ago, looking at this set and the UCS Tie Interceptor. Oh how I wish I had not passed on them, this set is pretty much the holy grail of UCS lego sets. Seeing it sell for these absurd prices now gets me feeling all depressed. Ah well, until next week!
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Who likes bugs? 2490 Insectoids Combo Set Description: This was a promotional set that was only released in the UK at Woolworths in 1998. Containing 2 insectoid sets and a life sized insect mask, the set price was about 20 bucks then. Today this item has become ultra rare and MISB this can sell for upwards of 250 dollars, big time collectors item. My take: Well, I never had a chance at getting this set, still I want the mask though. That could make for a neat MoC if you could somehow build around it. Until next week!
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Reminds me alot of Maxillos in design, though perhaps a bit more primitve design wise. I really hope it is just a combiner set, if not, is there any excuse for such a poor design?
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If a tree falls in the forest.... 6079 Dark Forest Fortress Description: Released in 1996 for about 35 dollars. Sells MISB today for a whopping 250 bucks, collectors item for sure. Containing 430 parts and 7 minifigs, this set was part of the limited castle dark forest series, which included a total of only 3 sets. My take: This looks like your basic forestmen sets, but with a more castle like theme to it. That said, I like the baseplate in this set and the minifigs are all a bit pricey in todays market. Until next week!
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Runway 3, you are clear for takeoff! 6396 International Jetport Description: Released in 1990 for about 60 bucks, this set sells today MISB for about 280 dollars, rare and collectable. Containing 508 parts and 8 minifigs, this set was the newer version of the original airport set released in 1985. It improved upon the older one in many ways, including a control tower and more baseplates. My Take: This set was always on my wanted list, never did get it though. I like the large trans light blue panels in this set. Once built it looks as if you could have hours of fun with it, the airplane opens up so you can get your minifigs settled in and buckled up for takeoff. Until next week!
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Well as it seems I have offended some with This entry, I know it is only right to apologize. I thought I was being civil, and polite, but after some light reading I see that I may not have been in the eyes of many important people here. So as I did with Bink, please any that were offended by it accept my sincere apologies. I only had the well being of the BBC forum and members in mind. And to Vader, please accept my direct apology to you sir, I never really knew you viewed me in such a way, honestly.
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Another week, another set. 8458 Silver Champion Description: Released in 2000 at a retail price of about 80 dollars. Can be found today MISB for about 250 bucks, a collectable and desired set. Containing 1431 parts, this was a big set. It is your standard large technic model, with gears, engine and the like. This set also features the big fancy tires that are most expensive. My Take: Should of got this one, it is worth a load of cash now. With all those parts, there are plenty of alternate models to make with it, adding to the playability of it. Mounting a motor on it could make for even more fun! Until next week!
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Where is my mummy? 5909 Treasure Raiders with Mummy Container Description: Released in 1998 at a retail price of 30 bucks, sells MISB today for about 130 bucks and has become a collectors item. Containing 172 parts, 5 minifigs and the storage container, this was part of the lego adventures desert theme. This set is identical to 2879, Desert Expedition, but this is the special edition with the storage container. My Take: First of all, I want the storage container, it alone is worth about 30 bucks and looks cool. The set itself is straight forward, there are a couple vehicles and a tomb to be explored. The palm tree parts are always good to have on hand and it comes with one of those scorpion things. Until next week!
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So Disty shipped me some stuffs, Im thinking that an orange/dark red MoC will surface soon! Plus, another order came in, trans clear baseplate and the mother load of the new ball joints!
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Brickshelf user onezicco brings us a hybrid type of vignette, the space roll! Lookie! As you can see, these are very detailed and each one has a theme. One of my favorites follows: Genius, pure genius I say!
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My back hurts, my neck hurts, my bottom hurts. At this rate, I figure all should be done by July sometime, I have not even touched all the pins, rods and axles yet. I have been sorting for about a week now and still have all this to go: I have this done: And these 2 gigantic bags of black: So, in the midst of all this chaos, I had to spoil myself, well, and the kid: (Insert Mister Krabs quote) *Yer spendin all me money boy!*
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Im done for today, here is what I got, it is madness I tell you: I have about 40 magnets now, here are a few of them!
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Yea, I am an impulse buyer when it comes to lego parts. I just ordered 81 of the titan sockets and 78 of the newer ball joints! Anytime I see lime/orange/purple/translucent colors, I end up buying em. I really need to break these habits!
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At 40, we have hit a milestone! 6276 Eldorado Fortress Description: Released in 1989 at a retail price of about 50 dollars. This set has become one of the most rare, and most desired in MISB condition, and can fetch anywhere between 500 and 800 bucks now! Containing 462 parts and 8 minifigs, this was part of the Pirates/Imperial Armada series. The largest of the armada themed sets, this is truly a collectors item. My take: I could of had this set, instead I opted for the Black Seas Barracuda, shame on me I suppose. The set features firing cannons, a moblie crane like device, 2 life boats and a prison. Minifigs include captian red beard and one of his co-horts, the imperial admiral and soldiers, complete with minifig weaponry. Looks like it could be fun to mess with, a bit basic by todays standards but back in 1989 Im sure it was not. Until next week!
