The LEGO Thread

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by Boy who screams, Apr 20, 2008.

  1. rattrap007

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  2. betsuni

    betsuni I'm just here for the robots

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  3. j.a.f.o.

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    My God, that Speed Champions Countach is fcking awesome.
     
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  4. Admiral Prime

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    You know, this would be a good time for them to try again that recolour service they had with the Fiat.

    Red, Yellow, Black, police livery would be a good start ;) 
     
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  5. Zeke1

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    With Book of Boba now streaming I hope Lego releases a new larger scale Slave 1 again.
     
  6. Sy-Rein

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    Ya, I haven’t gotten into the Speed Champions much (I only have the 80s Porsche 911), but that Countach is very tempting. It’s not perfect but considering the limitations of Lego at this scale, I’d say they did a pretty good job with it.
     
  7. Lazerwave

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    Just a thought
    If they made Mando's Starfighter, the place where the droid is suppose to got is where Grogu can sit.
     
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  8. Megatron118

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    I don’t normally buy speed champions sets, but I might need all of these new sets
     
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  9. BrooklynBombers

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    I think it would be neat if Lego started doing this with their minifigs. Ball jointed shoulders makes the minis quite a bit more dynamic.
     

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  10. deusxanime

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    More nice SC additions! Like others, I'm in for a Countach for sure. I like the AMG set too, mostly for the F1 car, so I'll probably pick that up.
     
  11. David Hingtgen

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    The Countach doesn't have actual wheels, just a round tile with a "5 holes printed on" sticker. :p 

    Also---the $15 and $20 Ferraris had logos printed on the sides of 1x1 plates-----yet not a single name or logo printed in this one?

    I *love* the Countach, but am disappointed by how cheaply done it was.
     
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    I can't wait for a new "Boba Fett's Firespray Ship"
     
  13. mx-01 archon

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    The Countach is pretty standard. I think the Ferrari gets the additional print treatment because Lego has had a longer-standing license agreement with them. I think that might be an old print, even.
     
  14. M'Kyuun

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    Since the minifig is so incredibly iconic, I think LEGO should let it be and create what I consider a midi-fig that's about a brick taller with a far greater range of articulation throughout. Keep the same head and hands so that all accessories cross over.

    With all the advancements in toy design over the past four decades, the minifig ever more feels like an anachronism with its extremely limited articulation. I fervently wish they'd make something better for their more action-oriented lines, or for its own dedicated line.
     
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  15. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    I've already seen fan art of this idea, I'd be surprised if that's not the direction they end up going.

    All of the Speed Champions sets look great, 100% want them all. Jerry Builds Bricks did a Countach last year and looking at both side by side there are some things I prefer in his design.

     
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    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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  19. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    Stock is so sporadic lately but usually leaning towards out of stock more often than not on very popular items. You never know but anyway just FYI in case you still wanted to pick one up and get another Taxi. I'm considering it myself!
     
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  20. WhiteMocha

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    Yeah… I’ve had a few GWP’s sell out on me, so I tend to be a little too quick on the draw these days when there’s one I want. Like you said, stock is sporadic and unpredictable these days.
     
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