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Night Eagle · Mar 27, 2021

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This doesn't look like too bad a prospect. From your pics, most of them should travel fairly well.

If you have them available, I would pack all of the Lego in larger plastic storage containers. Maybe put a rag or something on the bottom to help keep everything in place and from sliding around/crashing into each other while being moved. If it isn't too much, you might try removing the wings from the Tie Fighter and Shuttle which will help them pack into a smaller space. Keep the landing gear folded on the Y-wing and X-wings.

There are small parts that will break off during transit; maybe pick all of the small/loose bits off some of the builds before packing them. Put all of these parts in zip bags, one for each set or a couple sets per bag. The smaller sets, loose minifigs, accessories, etc., could be put into gallon bags to keep everything together.
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Thanks for this idea. I think this is the way we are going to go.

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Nice sets. That media cabinet is probably going to be wheeled upright; you could nestle bigger sets in there, enclosing them with oversized ziplock bags that could keep the small characters too. Used stuffed animals as padding. Linens, like pillow cases, are also a viable way to go. Wrap a tie fighter in a pillow case with a bit of masking tape to seal it inti a was, and then place it in a box or your media cabinet or something. Trapping the small bits are key, I would think.
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Ya if that cabinet wasn't super old and collapsed down I would possibly keep stuff in there. Thanks I enjoy all my sets.

MTgirl · Mar 27, 2021

Night Eagle said: ↑

Thanks for this idea. I think this is the way we are going to go.

Ya if that cabinet wasn't super old and collapsed down I would possibly keep stuff in there. Thanks I enjoy all my sets.
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if you dont have far to go - moving across town vs to another state - i would just remove / separate any fragile pieces so you know how they go back on vs having them fall off at random. then put each whole set in its own ziploc or sealed garbage bag, and then all of them in a large box with some towels or something for a little cushion. then if more stuff breaks apart at least you dont have parts from mulitple sets all jumbled up - each set still contained within its bag.
maybe take a pic of each from a couple different angles too? save you from having to search through the instructions when its time to reassemble?

PzTank · Mar 29, 2021

Considering how quickly LEGO sells out of sets on line, I tested out a theory when ordering the Blacksmith Shop.

The day before it became available, I tried ordering from the US site at 7:01 pm EST (0001 UTC) and it wasn’t available. I went to the GB site and it was available.

Later that evening I tried ordering it a minute before midnight and it wasn’t available. 12:01 bingo.

Made me think if there were more people living in in the UK, Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland, Labrador and all points South in the same time zones, it could’ve been sold out by the time I could order it...

Back to original programming..

stiles88 · Mar 30, 2021

I couldn't pass up a really good deal for this used Fiat the other day. I just finished rebuilding it last night.

BillyFargon · Mar 30, 2021

stiles88 said: ↑

I built the new Porsche the other day and I like it a lot more than I was expecting! I think this was the first vehicle I built that had zero stickers and that was a nice surprise.
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I was really happy with this one too.. thought it would be smaller and less detailed but its great. Didn't even think about the sticker thing till you mentioned it. My only wish is that they would have made it simple to change back and forth between targa and turbo.. not a deal breaker though.

BYJOSHCOOK · Mar 30, 2021

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I was really happy with this one too.. thought it would be smaller and less detailed but its great. Didn't even think about the sticker thing till you mentioned it. My only wish is that they would have made it simple to change back and forth between targa and turbo.. not a deal breaker though.
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For a simple fee of $149 you can change back and forth haha

MTgirl · Mar 30, 2021

anybody got the scoop on upcoming promos/freebies? i want to get the space shuttle but not any in hurry and i always miss out on the good free stuff.

reymataco · Mar 30, 2021

I made this video in high school, late 90's, with the stop-action software that came with the QuickCam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZQstohU80

Crobran · Mar 30, 2021

reymataco said: ↑

I made this video in high school, late 90's, with the stop-action software that came with the QuickCam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZQstohU80
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Nice! How'd you create the blaster effects?

MTgirl · Mar 30, 2021

Malvolio said: ↑

1:2,649 scale is more my speed.

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or.... wonder if it will come with an iceberg?

reymataco · Mar 30, 2021

Crobran said: ↑

Nice! How'd you create the blaster effects?
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Believe it or not, I used a freakin laser. Just an actual laser pointer reflected off the surface of the ping pong table or the trooper's chest. Look closely and you'll see the travel, right to left, of the 'blaster' arc is on the table top, not in "mid air" so to speak. Shining the laser just offset directly into the camera lens gives the 'flare' or explosion effect.

Malvolio · Mar 30, 2021

MTgirl said: ↑

or.... wonder if it will come with an iceberg?

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Y’know, my 6yo thought our prototype was only “okay,” so he modified it AND added an ‘iceberg—right ahead!’

Crobran · Mar 30, 2021

reymataco said: ↑

Believe it or not, I used a freakin laser. Just an actual laser pointer reflected off the surface of the ping pong table or the trooper's chest. Look closely and you'll see the travel, right to left, of the 'blaster' arc is on the table top, not in "mid air" so to speak. Shining the laser just offset directly into the camera lens gives the 'flare' or explosion effect.
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That explains why I couldn't see a physical bulb. Very effective.

PzTank · Mar 31, 2021

reymataco said: ↑

I made this video in high school, late 90's, with the stop-action software that came with the QuickCam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZQstohU80
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That’s a hoot! Thanks for posting

PzTank · Apr 1, 2021

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-10283

Ordered .

I’m hoping the trend in damage-free packing continues

EODTRD · Apr 1, 2021

PzTank said: ↑

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-10283

Ordered .

I’m hoping the trend in damage-free packing continues
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I also ordered it last night.

Sear87 · Apr 1, 2021

PzTank said: ↑

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-10283

Ordered .

I’m hoping the trend in damage-free packing continues
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EODTRD said: ↑

I also ordered it last night.
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Debating whether or not to get this one today. I recently placed several Bricklink orders for various projects, and have a couple large house projects about to get going. Might go by the Lego Store later after work and see if they still have it in stock. I'm excited about this set, just not sure if I should get it right now.

Loan Wolve · Apr 1, 2021

EODTRD said: ↑

I also ordered it last night.
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Same!

Loan Wolve · Apr 1, 2021

Sear87 said: ↑

Debating whether or not to get this one today. I recently placed several Bricklink orders for various projects, and have a couple large house projects about to get going. Might go by the Lego Store later after work and see if they still have it in stock. I'm excited about this set, just not sure if I should get it right now.
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Sorry, but does that site allow you to buy all the parts at once? It looks like it just has the plans/blueprints for a kit ?

PzTank · Apr 1, 2021

Sear87 said: ↑

Might go by the Lego Store later after work and see if they still have it in stock.
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Sometimes. I’m jealous of you folks living in civilization...

The ability to pop intoLego store would be one of those times.

My closest is a three + hours drive into a,, sales tax state...

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