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by SEK527
Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:06 am
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: #71007 LEGO Series 12 Collectable Minifigures
Replies: 43
Views: 32745

Re: #71007 LEGO Series 12 Collectable Minifigures

Unless if I find these on sale my CMF days are over.
by SEK527
Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: LEGO Retailer Discussions & Availability
Topic: Shop Your Way Rewards-Kmart
Replies: 9
Views: 6209

Re: Shop Your Way Rewards-Kmart

Last year, KMart Shop Your Way rewards sent me free $3 to spend as you wish at least 3 times per month for about 3 months. This year, I've gotten some offers for $5 off $35 toy puchase. This year I used three money off offers for LEGO. I didn't have an issues either in store or online to for the dis...
by SEK527
Mon Aug 04, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: LEGO Retailer Discussions & Availability
Topic: LEGO Store Calendar, September 2014 (US/CAN)
Replies: 13
Views: 8397

Re: LEGO Store Calendar, September 2014 (US/CAN)

Thanks for posting the calendar. I wish the spaceman was red I got the white spaceman on a magnet a few years back. That came with a $75 purchase. I don't need another white one.
by SEK527
Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: LEGO Retailer Discussions & Availability
Topic: LEGO Monkey - August 2014 Mini Model Build
Replies: 14
Views: 8654

Re: LEGO Monkey - August 2014 Mini Model Build

^ You could get this one ... I'm planning on asking for it for Christmas along with the cat one. I really like the cat one too. Waiting to catch it at a discount. So far I've only seen it drop as low as $18 Target has them for $16-17 quite often. Ugly Monkey Alert: $15.29 today online @ Target
by SEK527
Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: LEGO Creations & IDEAS
Topic: LEGO Hockey Arena
Replies: 16
Views: 13023

Re: LEGO Hockey Arena

Great job! I'm going to send a link to family who used to live near Buffalo & were huge Sabre fans!
by SEK527
Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: LEGO Creations & IDEAS
Topic: Haunted House (Microscale)
Replies: 10
Views: 8472

Re: Haunted House (Microscale)

I love everything about your build - the colors, the moon & especially the house. The perfect lines of the house make a stronger impact then a dilapidated house.
by SEK527
Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: LEGO Contests
Topic: The Simpsons LEGO Contest 2014 Winners
Replies: 13
Views: 32700

Re: The Simpsons LEGO Contest 2014 Winners

Congratulations moofer & St Clair! Your entries were awesome as were everyone else's. TNB this was a fun contest & I enjoyed seeing the variety of buildings & landmarks. There are so many clever models that I find myself looking at all the entries over & over. I agree with Vynsane's ...
by SEK527
Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: LEGO Batman of Zur-En-Arrh Minifigure (SDCC 2014 Exclusive)
Replies: 13
Views: 11497

Re: LEGO Batman of Zur-En-Arrh Minifigure (SDCC 2014 Exclusi

pepe wrote:That is the most unappealing version of Batman I have ever seen - it looks like he was combined with Robin and the Joker somehow - yikes!
I think he's perfect for the Friends Heartlake City.
by SEK527
Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:23 am
Forum: General LEGO Discussions
Topic: To place a sticker? or Not!
Replies: 23
Views: 14113

Re: To place a sticker? or Not!

Years ago I never applied stickers, becauseof c I was afraid they''d start peeling. Now I apply all stickers & none have peeled. Of course no one plays with my built sets. They are just displayed around the house. Whem I was assembling the VW Camper. I started to cough just as I started applying...
by SEK527
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:56 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (List Revealed)
Replies: 37
Views: 28010

Re: LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (List Revealed)

Does this mean you won't accept the prize if you win the microbuild contest? :lol:no I did buy Krusty and Maggie at $3.99. Later I found them at Meijer's for $2.99 so I bought Marge, Lisa, Bart, Homer and an extra Krusty to store away in case I want them in the future or in case my son wants them l...
by SEK527
Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:47 am
Forum: General LEGO Discussions
Topic: Do you modify sets?
Replies: 12
Views: 7093

Re: Do you modify sets?

I don't male any changes to the sets I buy. However, I bought the LEGO Friends calendar & converter it to a Simpsons calendar, With 16 minifigs I plan to change it around monthly. For July I used 4 figs.
by SEK527
Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: General LEGO Discussions
Topic: Too old for Lego?
Replies: 48
Views: 27455

Re: Too old for Lego?

My mom builds with LEGO. She loves the Ninjago dragons. I still haven't convinced her to enter a TNB build contest.
by SEK527
Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: LEGO Themes & LEGO Reviews
Topic: LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (List Revealed)
Replies: 37
Views: 28010

Re: LEGO The Simpsons Series Minifigures (List Revealed)

I was determined to not get excited about the Simpsons figures because I need to tighten my budget and rein in my LEGO obsession. The higher price (3.99 per figure) was a good excuse. Also I didn't feel that the Simpsons figures were as useful for moc's as other previous series. I told myself that ...
by SEK527
Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: General LEGO Discussions
Topic: How Many LEGO Events/Conventions Have You Been To?
Replies: 19
Views: 11558

Re: How Many LEGO Events/Conventions Have You Been To?

I went to Brick Fest Live in NJ on 7/12/14 & I thought to was overpriced ($27). There were tons of vendors & some kid activities, but I went to see LEGO displays. The NJ & PA LUG Groups had great displays & there was another great display of about 50 ships, but that was it! I wouldn...
by SEK527
Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: General LEGO Discussions
Topic: How Many LEGO Events/Conventions Have You Been To?
Replies: 19
Views: 11558

Re: How Many LEGO Events/Conventions Have You Been To?

I went to Brick Fest Live in NJ on 7/12/14 & I thought to was overpriced ($27). There were tons of vendors & some kid activities, but I went to see LEGO displays. The NJ & PA LUG Groups had great displays & there was another great display of about 50 ships, but that was it! I wouldn'...
by SEK527
Tue Jul 15, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: LEGO Contests
Topic: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament
Replies: 42
Views: 48545

Re: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament

[quote="agrahmann"]Dang it. I felt a lot better about my chances during the three weeks I was the only entry. :)

We have a full crowd of awesome builders here at TnB. Love seeing the creativity.[/

I love the creative way you use pieces - both here & in your classic movie vignette.
by SEK527
Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: LEGO Contests
Topic: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament
Replies: 42
Views: 48545

Re: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament

moofer wrote:.
Micro Springfield Elementary School.

I think it captures the general proportions and style of the school. 285 pieces including the baseplates (all the details are in front.
I agree. Great job! Clever way to make the purple pillars!
by SEK527
Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: LEGO Contests
Topic: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament
Replies: 42
Views: 48545

Re: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament

StClair wrote:
SEK527 wrote:St Clair - your church is awesome!
The Simpson's certainly used some interesting colors for buildings.
Thanks for your kind comments on Moe's. The colors were an issue for me too. I only had one building option.
by SEK527
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: LEGO Contests
Topic: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament
Replies: 42
Views: 48545

Re: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament

St Clair - your church is awesome!
by SEK527
Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: LEGO Contests
Topic: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament
Replies: 42
Views: 48545

Re: [Entries] The Simpsons LEGO Microbuild Tournament

Title: Moe's Tavern 300 pieces including base plate Moe decided that with the long summer days he can save on the electric bill by moving the gang outside. It's a success! Moe serves Homer & Barney Duff's Beer while Carl & Lenny shoot pool. Thanks for the contest Since I don't own any 1x1 pu...