Azmodia Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Yep great improvement by adding that extra level. What bricks are used for the exterior walls ? I used 1 x 2 dark tan masonry bricks for the main facade and then regular 1 x 1 and 1 x 2 dark tan bricks as well as dark tan and light bluish gray masonry bricks for the rest of the walls. Quote
eurotrash Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Would someone with both the DO and the Pet Shop please take a picture of the sets connected in this order, from left to right: DO, PS Pet Shop, PS apartment? Thanks in advance! No problem, Quote
rriggs Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) That's exactly how I have mine laid out. Looks just fine I think. Those people moaning about the size of it - did they not look at the pictures before buying it? Cheers Rog Edited January 9, 2015 by rriggs Quote
Azmodia Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Nice job, your photo of the 3 level DO side, making it the taller of the two is much better composition of the DO set, to me. I want to do the same now! haha... What color is the top level? It looks like the dark tan color? Instead of the med. dark flesh color used on the original? Or is the photo causing the difference? Thanks!, Yeah the top level of the DO is dark tan as I wanted more of a contrast from the other levels. Quote
notaromantic Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 They could be out of stock if everyone is having to buy multiple copies to make something they're happy with Hey, hey now. This could start a conspiracy theory you know. Quote
MusicaRibelle Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I picked up mine last night, looking forward to the start of a busy weekend ;) They're temporarily sold out online in US, but local Lego stores have plenty. Ironically what they had trouble with last night was PAB Wall, with several empty slots. But they did have 'basic' 2x4 bricks in a new shade of blue. Quote
Lego Conductor Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Eurotrash, Looks like a new business in your picture "Al's Pets" for all your pet grooming needs! Also displayed mine in that fashion. So the street now goes: PC, GG, FB, TH, DO, PS (Store-Apartment) and finally GE. I have the PR and will have it start a new street along with my modified HH which is now a Victorian style house that sells antiques, the furnishings from HH work great in this regards. Do like the DO as is and not going to modified it at this point. I think the small stature breaks up the street a little and gives it more character. I display them for the most part so "play" is not that important and prefer style and details more! Quote
eurotrash Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Eurotrash, Looks like a new business in your picture "Al's Pets" for all your pet grooming needs! Yeah I was joking on Flickr that you could combine the two buildings into one and make PETALS (a flower shop) or STAPLES (an office supply company). Quote
Off the wall Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 That's exactly how I have mine laid out. Looks just fine I think. Those people moaning about the size of it - did they not look at the pictures before buying it? Cheers Rog I don't think anyone is 'moaning". Just stating opinions and preferences. The crtiques started when the first images were released. I bought it because I collect modulars and can modify it as I see fit, not because I'm wild about the design and size. It's not like I opened the box and was suddenly surprised by what I saw. I knew what I was buying, warts and all. Some just have a more critical eye or different tastes. Not everything TLG does is 'awesome'. Those who like the DO 'as is' shouldn't need their opinion validated by others. If you like the DO as is, great. Enjoy it. For some of us, the fun will be creating exactly what we want out of the basis that was provided by the Lego designer. Quote
binaryeye Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) I've gone to a two story 32 wide pool hall. The first floor has two pool tables, the second floor will have a bar and dart boards. The third floor of the building will be the detectives office along with his residence. I'm using two sets. I'd love to see a photo of this, as it's exactly what I'd like to do. Are you using only the pieces included in two sets, or some few pieces beyond that? Edited January 9, 2015 by binaryeye Quote
ronenson Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 My set arrived today. I just build the first floor. I think the details are amazing. Quote
Off the wall Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I'd love to see a photo of this, as it's exactly what I'd like to do. Are you using only the pieces included in two sets, or some few pieces beyond that? I'm really not sure where this will wind up. I've bought three sets for this. Looks like I can do the pool hall/game emporium on a 32 plate with three floors. I'm using a lot of the yellowish bricks that I have left over from my GE expansion. I'll probably do another 32 wide with the detectives office and a barber shop. Still don't plan on using any blue bricks. This is definitely a work in progress. I am adding a few pieces from the storage bin as I go. I'll be glad to send you a pic when I get a little farther along. Quote
Big-whoop-Guybrush Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks Azmodia Hopefully the local lego shop will have some available as part of the puck a brick so I can get a tub full ! Quote
ReplicaOfLife Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) No problem, Quick mod idea: Does the top floor of PS (Pet Shop half) fit on the first floor of the DO (DO side, obviously)? Of course, the barber side would be roofless then, but what the hell... Edited January 9, 2015 by RogerSmith Quote
Dennan Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Ordered my 1st DO 3 days ago as well, and order status is still "in warehouse". Would this be an OOS item already. I suspect LEGO should have had plenty of stock of the DO. Just got an email mentioned the DO shipped out. Took a little bit longer than previous shipments. Quote
VintageLegoEra Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Glad my wife she is with me in getting how much set i want :)... Quote
SollX Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I just finished building my DO. It is amazing. looks better than in the pictures. I also have PS. and it looks great next to is. Quote
SwissBrick Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Hi! Here are a few pics of double DO: unnamed (3) by SwissBrick, on Flickr unnamed (1) by SwissBrick, on Flickr unnamed by SwissBrick, on Flickr IMG_2456 by SwissBrick, on Flickr IMG_2460 by SwissBrick, on Flickr IMG_2460 by SwissBrick, on Flickr Edited January 10, 2015 by SwissBrick Quote
finnbricker Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks for the pics! Would you be able to take a pic or two next to other modulars for comparison? Quote
SwissBrick Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks for the pics! Would you be able to take a pic or two next to other modulars for comparison? My cats have ruined my layout (true) so i 'm in the process or rebuilding, will post once done Quote
SwissBrick Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) but oh well, just for comparison: IMG_2463 by SwissBrick, on Flickr IMG_2462 by SwissBrick, on Flickr IMG_2461 by SwissBrick, on Flickr Edited January 11, 2015 by SwissBrick Quote
BirdOPrey5 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Funny, I just finished mine. (Expanded DO with extra floor) I kept Ace Brickman's office on the second floor. I also put a second printed window on the back so I could use the clear window on the top floor. I also didn't include the paint roller lights on the top floor, I put in those technic pieces that become a stud and built a little something off it. ((a 6 sted piece fits across the two holes where the lights were.) Edited January 11, 2015 by BirdOPrey5 Quote
Boettner Builds Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 One additional floor on top of the DO is Perfect! Quote
VintageLegoEra Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Well, t he reducing size of modular buildings is really a big worry: how much smaller will they do in future??? Quote
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