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by DrBeaker
Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [Review] 10221 Super Star Destroyer
Replies: 12
Views: 11880

Re: [Review] 10221 Super Star Destroyer

Impressive. It is bigger than I thought. For a display piece, it is stunning.
by DrBeaker
Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: LEGO Sales & Deals (USA)
Topic: [USA] ToysRUs 19-21% off Select LEGO Star Wars
Replies: 35
Views: 11320

Re: [USA] ToysRUs 19-21% off Select LEGO Star Wars

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Awesome tip! :)

I just got the Podracer set for $56 between the sale and coupon.
by DrBeaker
Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:33 am
Forum: LEGO Retailer Discussions & Availability
Topic: [USA/CAN] CMF series 5 now on S@H
Replies: 15
Views: 6915

Re: [USA/CAN] CMF series 5 now on S@H

I went to order some Series 5 today from S@H. Unfortunately, they are now listed as Backordered, with shipment estimated within 30 days.
by DrBeaker
Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:51 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 7052 -- UFO Abduction
Replies: 4
Views: 5425

Re: [REVIEW] 7052 -- UFO Abduction

I actually had this set, but returned when I decided I didn't really like the "Alien" sets. Of course if I can get it at a good discount I might pick it up again. However, since I got the Earth Defense HQ with this ADU soldier in it, I don't NEED to pick this up. I'm still on the fence ab...
by DrBeaker
Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 7052 -- UFO Abduction
Replies: 4
Views: 5425

[REVIEW] 7052 -- UFO Abduction

Indexed [REVIEW] 7052 -- UFO Abduction I was recently at my local Walmart hoping for the new SW summer sets. They weren’t in stock yet, but they had the full line of Alien Conquest sets, so I picked up 7052: Alien Abduction. Set Details 7052 – UFO Abduction Pieces = 211 Minifigures = Three MSRP = $...
by DrBeaker
Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:16 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 3182 Airport
Replies: 5
Views: 4926

Re: [REVIEW] 3182 Airport

Excellent review, hatcher.

I've been watching this set to get discounted for a while. My primary interest is in the airplane. The interior of the airport seems like it could have used a few more details to increase playability.
by DrBeaker
Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: 2012 LEGO Star Wars (January)
Replies: 120
Views: 155893

Re: 2012 LEGO Star Wars

Other than the TIE re-release, there isn't a lot in this wave that looks super exciting to me.
by DrBeaker
Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: General LEGO Discussions
Topic: What overpriced set are you holding out for?
Replies: 19
Views: 8486

Re: What overpriced set are you holding out for?

I'm holding out for the some of the higher priced AC sets, notably Earth Defense HQ and Alien Mothership. When I came out of my dark ages, I was very much drawn to Power Miners line towards the end of their production run. Before I discovered toysnbricks Sales & Deals forum, I bought many of the...
by DrBeaker
Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 10194 Emerald Night
Replies: 13
Views: 14926

Re: [REVIEW] 10194 Emerald Night

Nice review, Ice.

I've been tempted by this beautiful set, but it wouldn't mesh with my other motorized trains. When I add in the cost of motorizing the Emerald Night, the overall price just becomes too prohibitive.
by DrBeaker
Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 4644 -- Marina
Replies: 6
Views: 6418

[REVIEW] 4644 -- Marina

Indexed [REVIEW] 4644 – Marina My sons and I have been looking for some different elements for our expanding LEGO city. The idea of a beachfront set caught our attention and we picked up the new 4644-Marina set during the last Toys R Us BOGO sale (which I learned about here on TnB!). Set Details 46...
by DrBeaker
Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: LEGO Star Wars 10221 Super Star Destroyer
Replies: 57
Views: 51207

Re: LEGO Star Wars 10221 Super Star Destroyer

I agree with some of the other folks in this thread: Although I do own the Death Star, I will probably pass on this one. In my mind, the super-expensive sets really need to tilt in one direction or the other. Either superb UCS sets for advanced builders & collectors or keystone sets (aka Death S...
by DrBeaker
Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 10218 -- Pet Shop (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 10
Views: 13965

Re: [REVIEW] 10218 -- Pet Shop (Pic Heavy)

Congratz on a great review! Possible to modify the cellar so that it can be easily accessible like the other modular floors? Using flats & plates with less studs to clutch 1st floor? Best Isaac That's the current plan. I think the flaw with the cellar is that the outside cellar doors are on the...
by DrBeaker
Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 10218 -- Pet Shop (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 10
Views: 13965

Re: [REVIEW] 10218 -- Pet Shop (Pic Heavy)

The pet shop building seems to be the best as each floor is very detailed. Where does the frog (not the structure one) goes? He sits on a shelf above the cash register on the pet shop. He must be a very well-behaved frog ;) Clearly, LEGO puts more effort and details when theres lesser floors/buildi...
by DrBeaker
Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 4181 PotC Isla de la Muerta
Replies: 6
Views: 6212

Re: [REVIEW] 4181 PotC Isla de la Muerta

Nice review :)!

I am on the fence about this set, mainly due to its lack of originality. Compared to some of the other PotC sets, something just seems to be missing from this one.
by DrBeaker
Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 10218 -- Pet Shop (Pic Heavy)
Replies: 10
Views: 13965

[REVIEW] 10218 -- Pet Shop (Pic Heavy)

Indexed [REVIEW] 10218 – Pet Shop The newest modular city building, the Pet Shop, was released in mid-May here in the States. My kids decided it would look perfect on our city block and I’ve been looking for an interesting build, so we placed our order. This was our first foray into the large modul...
by DrBeaker
Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 4194 Whitecap Bay
Replies: 8
Views: 10436

Re: [REVIEW] 4194 Whitecap Bay

Nice review, Ice. The castle has a lot of utility and I love the mermaids!
by DrBeaker
Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: LEGO Retailer Discussions & Availability
Topic: [USA/CAN] July 2011 LEGO Store Calendar
Replies: 7
Views: 4710

Re: [USA/CAN] July 2011 LEGO Store Calendar

Bummer. I was hoping that we'd see the new SW sets earlier in the summer but it looks like they will be mostly in August again.
by DrBeaker
Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [Review] -- 4000001 Moulding Machine (Inside Tour Exclusive)
Replies: 6
Views: 10242

Re: [Review] -- 4000001 Moulding Machine (Inside Tour Exclus

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this unique set with TnB!
by DrBeaker
Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: [REVIEW] 7939 -- Cargo Train
Replies: 3
Views: 5489

[REVIEW] 7939 -- Cargo Train

Indexed [REVIEW] 7939 – Cargo Train I’ve wanted a LEGO train as part of my city layout for some time, but always balked at the price. The entry points into the current generation of RC Functions powered trains are either 7939 Cargo Train or 7938 Passenger Train. During the last Toys R Us sale, I bi...
by DrBeaker
Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: 2011 LEGO Star Wars (Summer)
Replies: 96
Views: 114730

Re: 2011 LEGO Star Wars (Summer)

Thanks for the news! What a great set. :D German LEGO.com description is as follows: Get ready to attack! The imperial troops have discovered the secret Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth and prepare for battle. Han Solo, Chewbacca and Princess Leia stand ready to defend the base, while Luke Skywalk...