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SamBoio · 21st August 2012, 7:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daehenoc

reags, I am sorry that you have to let some of your sets go...

People, help out reags, he find himself in a situation where he is selling, selling some of his Lego sets! He's got an SSD and VW campervan left, if I didn't have a campervan on layby, I'd be taking it!

Check it out here: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh....php?t=1046875

ouch. I dread the thought that one day I may have to sell some or all of my lego

At least you know it will always keep its value. Good luck with selling what you need to. I would have snapped up the lambo had I seen the listing sooner

I would advise you keep the SSD and the camper van though (if you can). Those will only go up in value as the years pass.

daehenoc · 21st August 2012, 8:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamBoio

If you're keen to get your hands on EVERY Star Wars set released so far (as well as rare minifigs, books, keychains etc) then have a look at this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-c...item2ec0f7f098

You just need a little bit of loose change and that could be yours!

/faint...

Wow... I'll have to show SWMBO, she'll go nuts

Paul B · 21st August 2012, 10:17 AM

I have just created a new blog for my Lego Technic building. It is mostly going to be for reviews on my sets, modifications and any other general Lego Technic related topics. I will also be posting up photos of my sets and news on what I have been doing in this hobby.

http://mizibunktechnic.blogspot.com.au/

reags · 21st August 2012, 12:11 PM

Oh wow didn't expect this, thanks for the kind words and support daehenoc, appreciate it greatly

I'm still tossing up on the Campervan which is why I'm ok with it not selling as well, but the SSD may need a new home soon (even though it'll likely skyrocket once it goes OOP).

fishman_71 · 27th August 2012, 1:07 PM

OK - fishman_71 is an idiot. I've known about Bricklink for quite some time (thank you other posters) but was having trouble on fleabay getting some of the Jack Stone stuff, so I could move onto Technic aquisitions.

Went to bricklink to research something else, found an aussie supplier on the 3rd page I looked at...
oh look, they have 1 Jack Stone piece...
it's the one I've been hunting for for 3 months...
oh, they only want 10 US dollars...
and they're in Victoria.....
SCORE!
Ordered Sunday afternoon, it's in the post already and total cost less than 1/3 of the Canadian purchase!

Ch00k · 27th August 2012, 1:35 PM

BrickLink can be great sometimes. I got the Volkswagen camper for just over Au$130 delivered from Holland in under a week. Compare to myer at $129 that sold out quickly and had people driving all over town to try to find.

Started building it on the weekend - it's very different to building the Technic stuff I'm used to, and bringing back lots of vanilla Lego memories from childhood.

iSTELTHYi · 27th August 2012, 5:54 PM

I'd never use ebay for lego. Only ever had one issue with a fake seller on bricklink, but they're pretty hot on it so i cant see why people would risk it on ebay

daehenoc · 27th August 2012, 7:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iSTELTHYi

I'd never use ebay for lego. Only ever had one issue with a fake seller on bricklink, but they're pretty hot on it so i cant see why people would risk it on ebay

Bricklink can be cheap, but after you factor in shipping when you are purchasing a single set, $10 or $20 more to purchase that same set here in AU when you can use suckpal to pay (no, I don't like it), then most people will spend that money on a seller here in AU rather than risking an overseas purchase. I've purchased sets off eBay and bricklink, and was less nervous about the eBay purchases.

iSTELTHYi · 27th August 2012, 7:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daehenoc

Bricklink can be cheap, but after you factor in shipping when you are purchasing a single set, $10 or $20 more to purchase that same set here in AU when you can use suckpal to pay (no, I don't like it), then most people will spend that money on a seller here in AU rather than risking an overseas purchase. I've purchased sets off eBay and bricklink, and was less nervous about the eBay purchases.

90% of the sellers i use are Australian. I did however use international sellers for the batman set i bought (The tumbler) and some rarer parts no aussie sellers had.

I buy from the cheapest seller, the only thing i factopr in is how long i want to wait (if its not important and i can wait 3 weeks, i'll go with international)

Paul B · 31st August 2012, 11:45 AM

My video of a mod to 9397 - Logging Truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-OddGp51c

SamBoio · 3rd September 2012, 8:59 AM

I've been doing way too much sorting, and not enough building lately! my ship is taking forever!

Also, incase anyone hasn't already seen it, the 2013 Lego Star Wars line-up was announced (no pics yet):

Facts and Figures about 8 sets, which will be available in each trade (according to dealer catalog) (!)

Republic Troopers vs. 75,000. Sith Troopers
Contents: 1-man stand-mini speeder and two Trooper * the respective stock
>> Price: € 16.99

75001 Clone Trooper vs. Droidikas
Content: a mini-battle command center and two Trooper * / Droidikas
>> Price: € 16.99

75002 AT-RT
with Yoda, 1 x 501st Clone Trooper *, 1 * & Commando Droid 1x Sniper Droidika
>> Price: € 26.99

75003 A-wing Starfighter
by Admiral Ackbar, Han Solo & * A-wing pilot
>> Price: € 29.99

75004 Z-95 Headhunter
with Pong Krell *, Clone Pilot * & 1 x 501st Clone Trooper *
>> Price: € 49.99

75005 Rancor Pit
with Luke Skywalker *, Mala Kill *, Gammorean Guard & Rancor *
>> Price: € 69.99

75012 BARC Speeder
Content: BARC Speeder modified with sidecars ( ), Blue Flitknot Speeder
Figs: Obi Wan Kenobi, Captain Rex & * 2x Commando Droid *
>> Price: € 29.99

75013 Umbarran MHC (Mobile Heavy Cannon)
* with Asoka Tano, Clone Trooper 212th & * 2x Umbaran Soldiers *
>> Price: € 59.99

* "NEW!" - Report / marked

Planet series 3:

75,006 Jedi Starfighter & planet Kamino
with an astro-mech-type R4

75007 Republic Assault Ship & Planet Corussant
with a clone pilot

75008 Tie Bomber & Asteriod Field
with a tie-pilot

Planet Series 4:

75009 Snowspeeder & Planet Hoth
with a snowspeeder pilot

75010 B-wing & Planet Endor
with a B-wing pilot

75011 Tantive IV & Planet Alderaan
with a rebel

soulblade64 · 3rd September 2012, 9:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamBoio

75003 A-wing Starfighter
by Admiral Ackbar, Han Solo & * A-wing pilot
>> Price: € 29.99

75004 Z-95 Headhunter
with Pong Krell *, Clone Pilot * & 1 x 501st Clone Trooper *
>> Price: € 49.99

Want the A-wing, and disappointed the Headhunter doesn't come with a Mara Jade

daehenoc · 3rd September 2012, 10:26 AM

Woot, finished the 9395 Tow Truck on the weekend and it wasn't until I had put the decals on that I realised that the phone number was a combination of the set number and the year, 2012

Now to start on the logging truck!

SamBoio · 3rd September 2012, 11:29 AM

slightly weird question.... but does anyone have any spare Space Police 1 minifigs that they'd be willing to sell?
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=sp036

I need 4 or 5. There are some on bricklink, but mostly in lots of just one, or in groups in stores with large minimum purchases. I'm not worried if it doesn't have a helmet or visor as I have plenty of those.

Please send me a PM if you have any you want to part with. Thanks.

unmaskedgrunt · 3rd September 2012, 12:47 PM

Star Wars Lego is so expensive, hence why I haven't got any yet. Would love a Star Destroyer or Super Star Destroyer though

21st August 2012, 10:17 AM	#2313
Paul B Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 116	I have just created a new blog for my Lego Technic building. It is mostly going to be for reviews on my sets, modifications and any other general Lego Technic related topics. I will also be posting up photos of my sets and news on what I have been doing in this hobby. http://mizibunktechnic.blogspot.com.au/ __________________ Paul http://mizibunktechnic.blogspot.com.au/

21st August 2012, 12:11 PM	#2314
reags Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Outside your window Posts: 3,036	Oh wow didn't expect this, thanks for the kind words and support daehenoc, appreciate it greatly I'm still tossing up on the Campervan which is why I'm ok with it not selling as well, but the SSD may need a new home soon (even though it'll likely skyrocket once it goes OOP). __________________ REAGAN LEE DESIGN + PHOTOGRAPHY Facebook \|Threadless \| society6

27th August 2012, 1:07 PM	#2315
fishman_71 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne <sob> Posts: 607	OK - fishman_71 is an idiot. I've known about Bricklink for quite some time (thank you other posters) but was having trouble on fleabay getting some of the Jack Stone stuff, so I could move onto Technic aquisitions. Went to bricklink to research something else, found an aussie supplier on the 3rd page I looked at... oh look, they have 1 Jack Stone piece... it's the one I've been hunting for for 3 months... oh, they only want 10 US dollars... and they're in Victoria..... SCORE! Ordered Sunday afternoon, it's in the post already and total cost less than 1/3 of the Canadian purchase! __________________ WOW Retiring in Jan after nearly 8 years - 30 toons, 8 servers, 6 85s on one server alone....too much of my life for mists of pandaf*ck to ruin. http://www.brickset.com/search/?ownedBy=fishman_71

27th August 2012, 1:35 PM	#2316
Ch00k Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,404	BrickLink can be great sometimes. I got the Volkswagen camper for just over Au$130 delivered from Holland in under a week. Compare to myer at $129 that sold out quickly and had people driving all over town to try to find. Started building it on the weekend - it's very different to building the Technic stuff I'm used to, and bringing back lots of vanilla Lego memories from childhood. __________________ -- Chicken

27th August 2012, 5:54 PM	#2317
iSTELTHYi Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Radelaide Posts: 1,091	I'd never use ebay for lego. Only ever had one issue with a fake seller on bricklink, but they're pretty hot on it so i cant see why people would risk it on ebay __________________ \| ASRock X58 Extreme6 \| i7 970 \| 24GB Kingston KVR @ 1333mhz \| HIS 6770 + HIS 5770 \| G.Skill 60gb SSD + Samsung 2TB (x9) \| Tt Evo Blue 750w \| Tt Element V Black Edition \| \| Samsung P2350 23in (x6), Samsung P2250 21.5in (x1) \| Logitech G510 \| Logitech G9x \| Logitech G330 \| Logitech Z-5500 \| Tt Frio CPU Cooler \|

31st August 2012, 11:45 AM	#2320
Paul B Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 116	My video of a mod to 9397 - Logging Truck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-OddGp51c __________________ Paul http://mizibunktechnic.blogspot.com.au/ Last edited by Paul B; 31st August 2012 at 1:47 PM.

3rd September 2012, 8:59 AM	#2321
SamBoio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 607	I've been doing way too much sorting, and not enough building lately! my ship is taking forever! Also, incase anyone hasn't already seen it, the 2013 Lego Star Wars line-up was announced (no pics yet): Facts and Figures about 8 sets, which will be available in each trade (according to dealer catalog) (!) Republic Troopers vs. 75,000. Sith Troopers Contents: 1-man stand-mini speeder and two Trooper * the respective stock >> Price: € 16.99 75001 Clone Trooper vs. Droidikas Content: a mini-battle command center and two Trooper * / Droidikas >> Price: € 16.99 75002 AT-RT with Yoda, 1 x 501st Clone Trooper , 1 & Commando Droid 1x Sniper Droidika >> Price: € 26.99 75003 A-wing Starfighter by Admiral Ackbar, Han Solo & * A-wing pilot >> Price: € 29.99 75004 Z-95 Headhunter with Pong Krell , Clone Pilot & 1 x 501st Clone Trooper * >> Price: € 49.99 75005 Rancor Pit with Luke Skywalker , Mala Kill , Gammorean Guard & Rancor * >> Price: € 69.99 75012 BARC Speeder Content: BARC Speeder modified with sidecars ( ), Blue Flitknot Speeder Figs: Obi Wan Kenobi, Captain Rex & * 2x Commando Droid * >> Price: € 29.99 75013 Umbarran MHC (Mobile Heavy Cannon) * with Asoka Tano, Clone Trooper 212th & * 2x Umbaran Soldiers * >> Price: € 59.99 * "NEW!" - Report / marked Planet series 3: 75,006 Jedi Starfighter & planet Kamino with an astro-mech-type R4 75007 Republic Assault Ship & Planet Corussant with a clone pilot 75008 Tie Bomber & Asteriod Field with a tie-pilot Planet Series 4: 75009 Snowspeeder & Planet Hoth with a snowspeeder pilot 75010 B-wing & Planet Endor with a B-wing pilot 75011 Tantive IV & Planet Alderaan with a rebel Last edited by SamBoio; 3rd September 2012 at 9:37 AM.

3rd September 2012, 10:26 AM	#2323
daehenoc Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mt Gravatt E, BNE, QLD Posts: 1,284	Woot, finished the 9395 Tow Truck on the weekend and it wasn't until I had put the decals on that I realised that the phone number was a combination of the set number and the year, 2012 Now to start on the logging truck! __________________ How To Ask Questions The Smart Way

3rd September 2012, 11:29 AM	#2324
SamBoio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 607	slightly weird question.... but does anyone have any spare Space Police 1 minifigs that they'd be willing to sell? http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?M=sp036 I need 4 or 5. There are some on bricklink, but mostly in lots of just one, or in groups in stores with large minimum purchases. I'm not worried if it doesn't have a helmet or visor as I have plenty of those. Please send me a PM if you have any you want to part with. Thanks.