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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!
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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 is the angle of the extending strike, it is a downward angle aimed at the circular target. There was also a sticker sheet included in the set, adding to the collect-ability of it. My Take: I will soon have this set as I ordered it MISB. When I came across it in the store years ago I instead bought a Muaka/Kane-Ra set. While I do not regret that I do regret not coming back for this set. It looks to have alot of neat parts in teal and purple, not to mention the unique technic minifigs. It also appears to be fun once built, once you strike the target the pilot is ejected from his seat! All in all this is one of those sets that are low on price but big on play-ability and parts. Until next week.
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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?
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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 but it would have gone well with my Metroliner train set. It is one of the most sought after train sets, even though there is no train/tracks! I like the overall look of the set, good baseplates and the roof design was well done. Playability increases with a train set of course but the set alone offers alot to do also. Until next week!
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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 and minifigs so that was always adding to the playability of the set. The overall look of the set is true to a gas station I thought. There are also some parts like extra wheels/carrier and a carjack, so you could also do the mechanic thing. Everybody loves the brush parts and the car wash had plenty of these. Until next week!
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As you've seen I am taking on a Lego Project. One that will be epic and awesome. So, I'll give you a list of some of the things I plan to make, whether or not I make them all is yet to be seen. Mario Series Mario minifig (In Progress) Luigi minifig Princess Peach Toadstool minifig Geno minifig Legend of Zelda Series Link minifig with Epona (Nearing Completion) Zelda minifig Gannon minifig Darknut (In Progress) Metroid Series Samus minifig (Version 1, complete) Zero Suit Samus minifig Admiral Dane minifig Metroid Prime 3 styled Gunship (In Progress) Morph Ball* Morph Ball Tunnel/Contraption (Planning Stages) Ridley Mother Brain Diorama Mother Brain with T-Rex like body *Getting some outside help on the perfect Morph Ball... but who? That's still a secret. I do have more planned... but I'm gonna start with this and add to the list at a later date. As to when this will be finished... I have no idea, it depends on time and money. It is my goal to have some of it completed for Brickfair next year... Kohaku
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The start of a new Lego project... done by myself. A project that will focus on Nintendo icons, one that I plan to actually follow through with. For now... this is just but a teaser, of what I have planned. I'll start by welcoming you with my two minifigs: Link from The Legend of Zelda With Link, I decided to go with a custom sword, and the Mirror Shield. Samus from Metroid I love how Samus turned out, with her I kept it simple. Most Samus Minifigs have insanely huge shoulder armor and that really bothers me. The decal is custom, and so is the armor. The arm cannon is from the new Agents sets. I wish there was a darker green for the visor, but I'm not complaining, as for the helmet color, I don't have it in red. Tomorrow, you'll get to see a bit more of them... and learn about my future projects. Some credit goes to Omi for inspiring me. Some, not a lot. Kohaku
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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 for as much as 60 bucks! The set also featured some unique parts, such as the game board and gunner turret seen in the movies. One of the most desired Star Wars sets out there! My Take: Finally! I can actually say I have this set! I cannot really elaborate on the playability of it, as I have it in MISB condition and I dare not open it or even touch it. The box is pretty much pristine and I take special care of it. It looks like it could be fun though, there are several interior elements that can be used to re-create your favorite scenes from the movie. Until next week!
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I suppose Ill start with the good news. Since I began selling lego online business has been excellent, so good in fact that I had to replenish some of my sets to sell: And I received some more trans flames, dark green ones this time! Now the terrible news, I will not be attending nor will I be sending in any MoCs for brickcon. Yea it sucks I know but I have no choice in this matter without a massive fallout. So I wish my friends attending the best and I am sorry I will not be among you this year, again.
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Well, my Mindstorms 2.0 set sold for $289.99. I am finding myself a bit somber that I have to ship it out now, it was the crown jewel of my lego collection until I won the original Millennium Falcon. Can one really put a price on such a set? Ah well, I need the cash to keep my hopes up for brickcon, which is quickly approaching...
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Is it Tuesday again? I guess it is that time again.... 6389 Fire Control Center Description: Released in 1991 and retail price was about $50 US dollars, this was part of the classic town RES-Q 911 series. Today can be found MISB for anywhere between $140 and $200 dollars. Containing 514 parts and 4 firemen minifigs, the set also had a helicopter and fire truck. Functions include some really cool garage doors that slide open and closed and lots of firefighting equipment like hoses, axes, hammers and etc. My Take: Yep, I had this set when I was younger. It was alot of fun, even more so when paired with my other classic town sets. I really liked the design and parts of the garage doors. The landing pad for the helicopter was also a nice addition. The firetruck had a hydro cannon on top of it and a hose/spool in the rear, it actually looked pretty futuristic for a 1991 release. The only thing really missing from the set was flames! Until next week!
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My quest to obtain all the trans colored kanohi is nearing its end. Today I got: All that remains now is the trans yellow and light blue kaukau. Id like to have the flintsmith trans purple one but I doubt it will ever happen. I have the yellow one on order but the light blue one is gonna be tough to find I think. I do not suppose anyone wants to trade?
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I was walking to work today, and as I went over the bridge I found several broken kongu inika parts scattered along the road. A foot, a torso armor, some thigh/shoulder armor and a zamor holder. It was rather sad, I thought to myself, how could this happen? Could someone have thrown a perfectly good kongu out the window? I salvaged a foot and the torso armor, I plan on making a battle ravaged kongu revamp with them in hopes of bringing some honor to this disgraceful act. Lets have a moment of silence please...
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I'm trying to collect every trans colored Kanohi there is. Does anyone have a complete list? I think I know them all but I am not sure if this is all of them, asterisk marks which ones I have, am I missing any?: Miru Neon Green* Kaukau Dark Green* Dark Blue* Dark Red* Black* Light Blue Neon Orange* Clear* Yellow* Ruru Dark Blue* Avohkii Clear Avohkii* Rau Metru Dark Blue* Blue*
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This week I feature another truly classic set. 6285 Black Seas Barracuda Description: This was the largest set from the first series of lego pirates. Released in 1989 and retailing for around $80.00 US dollars, it has become a big time collectors item in today's market, at $550.00 bucks MISB! Containing 876 parts and 8 minifigs, this set featured firing cannons, a rowboat, an adjustable crane like device and an anchor. Once built the set featured everything you would want from a sturdy ship, with captains quarters, a treasure chest of gold, a plank, lots of minifig swords and of course a treasure map! My take: Yep, I had this set and of course I lost it. It was a lot of fun since I had several other pirate sets from this series. I used to like to have the crew mutiny against the captain and have him walk the plank! Until next week....
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As I will be out to the zoo tomorrow, this weeks set comes a day early! 6984 Galactic Mediator Description: The largest set from the second series of Space Police. Released in 1992 and retailing for about $70.00 US dollars, today it can be found MISB for $200-500 dollars and is quite rare. Containing 387 parts and 3 minifigs, the set featured 2 prison cell blocks, a small rover vehicle and the front of the ship could be divided from the rear. Once built the cell blocks are held snugly in between the 2 rear wings and can be taken out as they pivot slightly. There are several tools to be found in the ship and lots of neat little details. My take: Once again, I used to own this set, it was a gift from my mother when I was ill in the hospital. Lots of playability to be had as you can take prisoners, repair the ship or detach the front of it in case of an emerency escape/capture mission. I really like the series 2 color scheme and minifigs also, the commander had shoulder pads and the dark green visors were a nice touch. Until next week...
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It needed some censorship, but it's something everyone on this site has experienced, so I had to share it. “I like the beach. I like to get there really early before everyone else shows up and take like thirty bottles with notes in them and throw them into the water. Then I wait for everyone to come to the beach and when someone goes to pick up one of the bottles, I go up behind them because when they open it there’s a note saying ‘I’m standing right behind you.’" ~Demetri Martin
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I am just compelled to post something about pirates. Forgive me, no really, please forgive me.
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This week I introduce another classic set. After some consideration I decided on.... 5590 Whirl N' Wheel Super Truck Description: From the Model Team series, this was the largest set from that line. Released in 1990 and retailing for about $100.00 US dollars, it can be bought today new and sealed for $400-600 dollars! Quite a collectors item. Containing 1062 parts, the set featured several functions. Most notable is the steering of the semi truck, the extra wheel on the rear of it can be used to steer it. Once built you could remove the trailer from the hitch and load/reload the helicopter, which has spinning propellers. Both models are loaded with details, notice the windshield wipers in the semi truck and the interior of both models. There were many unique parts in this set, from the doors to the windshields and everything in between. My take: Yes, yet another rare and valuable set I once owned and lost. Gosh I just hate myself now. This set was a blast to play with, sometimes I would use my technic minifig to pilot or drive the models. It is quite large when completed and I got many comments from visitors to our house when it sat on our shelf. One day I even took it to school for show and tell, I was the star of the day! Of course I would love to own this set again, but of course the price is just too high for me to be buying it. Ah well I suppose I can always dream. Until next week....
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Can you spot the difference between the original (Makuta) Kraahkan and the newer (Tower of Toa, Icarax) Kraahkan? Some of you know allready I am sure, but do not spoil it for those who do not!
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Another week, another classic lego set to be spotlighted, this week it is.... 6399 Airport Shuttle Description: This is one of the few monorail sets ever released by lego and probably the most desired. It was released in 1991 for a suggested retail price of about $179.99 US dollars. In todays market I have seen this set sell for as much as $1700.00 US dollars in a sealed box, clearly one of the most wanted lego sets ever made. Containing 731 parts and 9 minifigs, the set featured the electric powered monorail and a 2 level track. Once built you can load up the tram car with the minifigs and their luggage, then switch on the motor and watch the tram carry them from point A to point B. The tram opens up on one side to reveal seating. The set came with lots of unique stickers and parts, like the food stand seen just below the staircase. You can also switch around the monorail tracks for new configurations. My take: I used to have this set when I was younger, I am kicking myself now for losing it. Lots of playability could be had with the set, even more so if you have extra monorail tracks. It is rather large when completed so we had a designated area for it to be displayed in the house. I remember one time I made a 3 level track, it was awesome. While I hope to one day own this set again, the price is just staggering, even for a used set. Until next week....
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So now that most of us have seen and experienced the summer sets of the year, which do you think are the best overall of 2008? We were graced with new vehicles, old heroes and new villians this year. I think this was the best year for Bionicle since 04, when the Toa Metru ruled. So here is my list for top 6 best sets of the year. 6. Makuta Icarax The return of the makuta and a sweet set all in all. Plus a neat function. 5. Axalara T9 Huge and lots of neat functions. This set will keep you busy for quite awhile, the new kanohi is sweet too. 4. Jetrax T6 Another big set with lots of great parts and playability. Toa Antroz! 3. Matoran Photok Orange mata feet and new kanohi, nuff said. Also very affordable. 2. Toa Ignika The skyboard has a ton of useful parts and the set itself is a blast. 1. Rockoh T3 The part selection is just amazing in this set, great parts in new colors and the set itself is IMO the best of all the vehicles and a bit more affordable. Now lets see yours!
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Since I discontinued my MoC of the week picks, due to lack of time and other issues, I have decided to introduce a new kind of weekly entry. The Classic set spotlight. The purpose of these weekly entries will be to highlight a classic lego set (2000 or older) with images and a description. This will be the first entry and the first set highlighted will be my all time favorite lego set...... 6989 Mega Core Magnetizer Description: This set was released in 1990 and was part of the M-Tron space series. The largest set of the series, it had a retail price of about $50.00 US dollars. Containing 485 parts and 3 minifigs, the set also featured magnets as all the M-Tron series did. Once built, the set could be rolled around on its 6 wheels and pivoted between the last set of tires. The crane seen on the rear of the vehicle could be used to lift and drop the storage units with tools or mini vehicles pictured. Each of these had its own designated area on the main vehicle. The 2 rover type vehicles are stored in the sides below the crane, the flying mini vehicle is stored in a compartment in the rear with an open/close hatch and the 2 tool storages are placed just behind the trans green windscreen. All of them can be reached and dropped with the pivoting crane. My take: I used to have this set as a child, and I loved playing with it. Endless fun removing all the items with the magnets and playing with the minifigs. Whether it was a recon, reload or refuel mission, this set could handle it all for the young imagination. The storage units had mini tools and hoses/nozzles with tiny ropes in them and the crane worked perfectly. One day I hope to own this set again. Well thats it, look for another classic lego set next week!
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Ok, so here is the deal. I got a ton of Lego Sets recently. Most of which were Indiana Jones sets, however, someone at Lego has screwed up. The sets I got were Indian Jones Motorcycle Chase and Temple of the Crystal Skull which is an $80 set. When I got the first set I was ok with it, after all of all of my Lego sets only one previously was missing a piece. Which isn't that bad. But now two are missing pieces? One of which being an expensive set. I expect to get what I buy, I don't want to have to call customer service because everything should be there. Yet, in not one, but two of the sets I've gotten were missing pieces. Lego loses some points with me. Today though, I called customer service, and will be getting my parts. Lego gains back one point. Anyway, I'll be going to a Lego store this weekend as I'll be close to three of them. Perhaps I'll give Lego back a point if I'm nice... I'll be busy tonight, but I plan to get up one more entry before I go down to Acen. Kohaku
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This guy is a hero http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=275157 he made a darth vader costume (mostly) out of LEGO Bricks! also 37 days until brawl, I (hopefully) will be able to get a video of me and my friend on the internet and get opinions on how I compaer to other BZP smashers I scrapped the pinkiller MoC, I just didn't have enough silver to pull it off, but I have made 2 new MoC's and I have a better Digi-cam, expect Pics sometime next week "It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldn't give it up, because by that time I was too famous." ~Robert Benchley
