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Post by Jad on Oct 17, 2005 15:22:13 GMT -5
Didn't see any threads like this, and since we have quite a few Lego fans, thought I'd open up the discussion.
Post anything in relation to past or present fantasy or historical theme Lego sets. I'm talking about Castle, Ninjas, Western, Pirates, Adventurers, or the newest Vikings sets.
I just recently got back into Legos thanks to the Vikings sets appearing for sale in the US. I totally realized how much better I am at making my own castle style Lego Creations. I can't build space or furturistc vehicles for crap.
Anyway if you have some cool pics of your own creations, thoughts or reviews on past and present sets, go ahead and post them here.
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Post by Jad on Oct 17, 2005 20:59:23 GMT -5
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Post by eMummy on Oct 17, 2005 23:50:09 GMT -5
this is old. The Kings line, you won't find it on the site anymore its discontinued, I think it's pre lego website even. You'd best ebay that stuff now. I miss the old old style knights helmets. You know: the old space helments but with a face plate with the single T slit in it... does anyone remember that? I can't believe I was so into those Lego robinhood things.... The knight sets now... the guys are cool, but its just gotten worse with the big molded useless pieces that are fine for building up castle structure, but not great for cooler stuff, like robots and killer copters with gatling guns. I suppose you could make some crazy huge cool castle by mixing in Harry Potter pieces.
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Post by Batman on Oct 18, 2005 17:52:16 GMT -5
That helmet was with the King Leo's castle era. Being a history buff, I love the castles and vikings. I missed out on a lot of goods stuff. The new castle series is pretty weak. I try to find auctions with good old knights, but most are in the UK (extra $$$ for shipping) and are usually huge amounts like 300 figures. That's a little more than I can chew. I wish Lego would, once a year, reissue an old series. I was lucky to get King Leo's Castle 2-3 years ago. I also got the Bat Lord set, forget it's name. It had pretty cool stuff.
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Post by eMummy on Oct 18, 2005 21:55:06 GMT -5
The lego chess set has a bunch of helmets like that, granted they are all bright blue... not really great for sort of a real army...
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Post by Jad on Oct 19, 2005 7:24:53 GMT -5
Couldn't you technically use the RIT dye method to dye lego parts closer to the color you want, dark gray for example? On a similar note I found this guys work on brickshelf. He's painted and detailed the new Knights Kingdom armor and helments. They look pretty dang cool in a realistic color. I might have to try this. Check out his other work too... really cool custom Roman armor! www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=73667www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=145457 |
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Post by Batman on Oct 19, 2005 16:09:07 GMT -5
Lego pieces are difficult to dye. I haven't done it, but heard it. The helmet might be easy to do. I've considered spray paint but am unfamiliar with it.
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Post by Adefesio on Oct 20, 2005 12:44:05 GMT -5
This is a little off topic...but... i ahve 2 questions... 1.Why are all Legos happy? (even the bad guys  ) 2.Recently i found a store with a big variety of Legos, ...but i can't walk in...and i don't know why...everytime i am about to reach the door i turn around and go away...why? |
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Post by Batman on Oct 20, 2005 14:10:21 GMT -5
This is a little off topic...but... i ahve 2 questions... 1.Why are all Legos happy? (even the bad guys ) 2.Recently i found a store with a big variety of Legos, ...but i can't walk in...and i don't know why...everytime i am about to reach the door i turn around and go away...why? 1) Not all Legos are happy. In the first few years, they made a generic face with 2 eyes and a smile. Then they used that and added facial hair. It wasn't until mid 90's when Lego figures got personality in their face. 2) You're subconsious is a cheap bastard. |
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Post by Adefesio on Oct 30, 2005 14:05:00 GMT -5
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