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Attention fellow "Furry" LEGO builders.
2 years ago
Grrreetings fellow FA Artists, writers, photographers, fusuiters, crafters and other highly creative people.
Well... With the demise of my favorite gaming store, which was kind of like the last "Hobby Shop" in Old Town Pasadena, (Yes, I know the Whistle Stop which pertains to model trains is still in business.) I have turned to assembling LEGO sets in order to keep my hands steady and work out my reflexes as my finer manipulation skills diminish. I recently found a new Lego series that appeals to me over the long discontinued "Legends of Chima" sets, and some of the Bionicle sets after a fashion. The recently released "Dreamzzz" series is still a bit of a mystery to me, but I get the impression that it's back story might be about a group of "Persons" who protect their others by slipping into the dream state and rescue their friends from Nightmares or other Oneirological hazards.
The first kit I bought was on impulse as the local grocery store had stocked up on toys in anticipation of the Christmas rush and had a stand-up display featuring the new series. A kit featuring a giant, light blue, roller skating Robotic Rabbit, but it cost over $30.00! (I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough!) Shortly after returning from that shopping trip, I started putting the pieces together and as the bricks clicked together, I started imagining how this "Roller Rabbit" could be built using actual electronics and power systems. I ended up with the assemblies finished, shelved and left to the ages to dutifully gather dust.
But a couple weeks later I saw the same kit at another location, but this time only $16.00! It was like close to half the price I paid for the one at the supermarket! The more "Boy" version featuring a Giant, White robot that could be built as a "Submarine" or gun toting version also caught my eyes, and I bought the two, hoping for a quiet afternoon to piece the kits together. As I built the robot, I would imagine in my head about how the various, modular forms would contain what machinery that would provide motive power, and articulation to the various limbs, especially to the hands. I imagined the chest section could be set up like the "Atlas" robot, plus the arms and legs I'd leave for the fellas at Boston Dynamics to figure out.
But I wonder... Fellow LEGO enthusiasts? Do you folks think of things like engines, hydraulics, controllers, fuel or battery storage, and/or actuators that might be inside the tiny forms you hold in your hands? Do others "Superdetail" their models by adding such details? Finally, is there a LEGO club or organization where one can buy, sell or trade extra parts? Those "Master Builders" mostly work from the "Outside In" and create amazing things. Am I the only one who thinks of these things from the "Outside-In?"
I have switched building that "Three foot tall, 1,000 piece Gundam Robot kit" to a "Grand Master Builder" kit of 1,500 part Lego kit on my Bucket list. It would most likely be less expensive than the Japanese model kit.
"Peace."
Well... With the demise of my favorite gaming store, which was kind of like the last "Hobby Shop" in Old Town Pasadena, (Yes, I know the Whistle Stop which pertains to model trains is still in business.) I have turned to assembling LEGO sets in order to keep my hands steady and work out my reflexes as my finer manipulation skills diminish. I recently found a new Lego series that appeals to me over the long discontinued "Legends of Chima" sets, and some of the Bionicle sets after a fashion. The recently released "Dreamzzz" series is still a bit of a mystery to me, but I get the impression that it's back story might be about a group of "Persons" who protect their others by slipping into the dream state and rescue their friends from Nightmares or other Oneirological hazards.
The first kit I bought was on impulse as the local grocery store had stocked up on toys in anticipation of the Christmas rush and had a stand-up display featuring the new series. A kit featuring a giant, light blue, roller skating Robotic Rabbit, but it cost over $30.00! (I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough!) Shortly after returning from that shopping trip, I started putting the pieces together and as the bricks clicked together, I started imagining how this "Roller Rabbit" could be built using actual electronics and power systems. I ended up with the assemblies finished, shelved and left to the ages to dutifully gather dust.
But a couple weeks later I saw the same kit at another location, but this time only $16.00! It was like close to half the price I paid for the one at the supermarket! The more "Boy" version featuring a Giant, White robot that could be built as a "Submarine" or gun toting version also caught my eyes, and I bought the two, hoping for a quiet afternoon to piece the kits together. As I built the robot, I would imagine in my head about how the various, modular forms would contain what machinery that would provide motive power, and articulation to the various limbs, especially to the hands. I imagined the chest section could be set up like the "Atlas" robot, plus the arms and legs I'd leave for the fellas at Boston Dynamics to figure out.
But I wonder... Fellow LEGO enthusiasts? Do you folks think of things like engines, hydraulics, controllers, fuel or battery storage, and/or actuators that might be inside the tiny forms you hold in your hands? Do others "Superdetail" their models by adding such details? Finally, is there a LEGO club or organization where one can buy, sell or trade extra parts? Those "Master Builders" mostly work from the "Outside In" and create amazing things. Am I the only one who thinks of these things from the "Outside-In?"
I have switched building that "Three foot tall, 1,000 piece Gundam Robot kit" to a "Grand Master Builder" kit of 1,500 part Lego kit on my Bucket list. It would most likely be less expensive than the Japanese model kit.
"Peace."
I agree that they have their place but now some thirty years later that place is in a closet in big LEGO plastic buckets, several thousand of the little landmines.
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I "Adopted" House Hufflepuff as my mythical Harry Potter School. My "Wizard Inept" character Norbert studied at that school, and I try to add subtle hints that he's still a fan of the Badger in the images I draw of him.
As for the LEGO Harry Potter House Banners, I need to wait until the house I'm living in is renovated before I can start building them to display on my wall
As for a place for buying and selling parts, the go to place for a lot of a AFOL(Adult Fans Of Lego) is a site called BrickLink. You can buy and sell whole sets or just individual bricks, and there are sellers from all over the world. If you need a specific kind of brick, especially in large quantities, that's usually the place to go.
Of could there may also be local shops that trade in new and used Lego sets and bricks, so that may be worth looking into as well.
I do tend to have a interest for Lego engines lately (Just recently I made a custom 1:1 minifigure sized steam ship engine). And as for clubs or organizations, there's sites such as Brickmania or Bricklink to name a few. The first also sells realistic looking firearms made specially for minifigs and custom made sets last I checked.
I see that MALL*WART is selling the Lego work platforms in several colors for under $10 in their Super Stores. Hmm!
Once again, the nearest Real Walmart is like fifteen miles away in Burbank, and being carless, it's difficult for me to get there. A pity too, because I usually find some real bargains there.
I suppose I adapted. Realistically, I probably would have had to sell and donate them myself eventually, but I would have liked to have been the one making the decision. While most of the sets had been gifts from family, many I had saved up to purchase myself and some were somewhat valuable, given that I had saved all the original instructions and boxes.
I still make Lego kits, and if you're looking for parts, check to see if you have a Lego store at your local mall. While you're there, join the VIP club. It gives you discount points based on how much you spend at Lego stores.
For bits and pieces and rare kits, log into https://www.bricklink.com/v2/main.page . You'll find just about anything Lego for sale there.
-Lucky. I've moved around so much in these past 21 years that most of my childhood possessions have become scattered on the winds of time like the leaves of Autumn. Some of the models and sculptures I've made survived to the present, but only because of the efforts of my best friend up in the Mojave. Years of being stored in a giant, metal closet, through the desert heat and winter's cold took their toll on these "Treasures" and it shows.
Surprisingly enough, I see vendors selling Lego minifigs at comic conventions. Something to check out. Also see if any Lego conventions show up in your neck of the woods. We've had two different ones show up here in the last 6 months
Not that I've built any, but I do look!
-Just keep on doing what you do in the way you do it because I always enjoy seeing your recent creations.
I'll always have the memories of being able to tour LegoLand... in fursuit. That luxury will have to do for this 'poor child'.
Humpf! Honestly, I'd have no place to put those large models once assembled. I've been thinking lately, it's time for me to start lightening the load. That's one of the reasons I'm looking for someone who'd want to buy my leftover Legos.
I wish I had the imagination to work with the creative prowess you have.