Bricklinking a 75059 Sandcrawler without the play features

[General Magma]

I've been thinking of getting the 75059 UCS Sandcrawler set, but since I want to get the Slave I first and foremost, I might want to think of a cheaper way to get the Sandcrawler.

Now I happen to have heard loads of things about that Sandcrawler set being full of play features, things for the interior, etcetera...

And I'm wondering how much of the piece count these things actually take up, and how much cheaper it would be to only get the pieces for it that are necessary for the exterior plus keeping it all (sturdily) together, meaning that I'm looking to

cut the costs by scrapping all play features and other such things from it, so that the only thing that remains in the interior would be the fundamental parts that are actually necessary.

Has anyone tried this, and might this make much of a difference, or am I mistaken to think that a good chunk of the piece count could possibly be appointed to the play features and non-fundamental interior parts?

Edited March 21, 2016 by LuxorV

[Fuppylodders]

Download the LDD file for it (If anyone has done one yet, it should be on this site if it has been) and then simply delete the parts that you see as play features, upload the lxf file to a bricklink wanted list and you should get an idea

[jdm44]

The pieces used towards the interior and play features are minimal compared to the total piece count. I think you would end up spending more money using Bricklink for an inferior vehicle with no minifigures.

[Markalus]

The pieces used towards the interior and play features are minimal compared to the total piece count. I think you would end up spending more money using Bricklink for an inferior vehicle with no minifigures.

I agree. A lot of the internal parts are structural. Compromise on that and you will loose stability. Even if you assumed 1000 parts were dedicated to play features (in reality it will be much less) that still leaves you with more than 2000 pieces to BL. Even at a highly ambitious estimate of 0.10 per piece when you factor in shipping it's not viable. Bricklinking currently available UCS sets is an exercise in futility. I would buy the Sandcrawler now whilst it's still available and get the Slave 1 later. Remember Lego double VIP points ends today which effectively gives you 10% in credit towards the Slave 1 purchase : )

[Adamskii]

I have almost eliminated all play features from mine, and removed a tonne of structural framing mainly because it was the wrong shape, size and interfered with accurizing details. But the kit cost me$400 AUstralian dollars and I have the bricklink receiots for at leats a nother $400 to fix her up... and it's not finished, and its only half renovated (one side only)... This is not a cheap kit to correct and do accurate.

See my post here

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=121869&hl=sandcrawler

Regards

Adam

[TheBrickHitHouse]

Is it my imagination or are people willing to do seemingly anything - including spending more than the cost of the set NEW - just to avoid buying it? 3,000 bricks, chuck in postage and crucially the cost of TIME and what saving have you made?

Do we really need these threads? Perhaps the mods can create a single one called 'I can't feed my Lego addiction', it could be a help group, perhaps we could combine with a Kickstarter...

Edited March 22, 2016 by TheBrickHitHouse

[Schneeds]

Is it my imagination or are people willing to do seemingly anything - including spending more than the cost of the set NEW - just to avoid buying it? 3,000 bricks, chuck in postage and crucially the cost of TIME and what saving have you made?

Do we really need these threads? Perhaps the mods can create a single one called 'I can't feed my Lego addiction', it could be a help group, perhaps we could combine with a Kickstarter...

Well, we definitely didn't need your post, as it contributed nothing to the discussion and was simply snide.

As to the original question, I think buying a used set without minifigs would probably be your best bet.

[neoconagenda]

I don't think he made a bad point about people going to extremes to BL a set when it is still on the market.

[jdm44]

Is it my imagination or are people willing to do seemingly anything - including spending more than the cost of the set NEW - just to avoid buying it? 3,000 bricks, chuck in postage and crucially the cost of TIME and what saving have you made?

Do we really need these threads? Perhaps the mods can create a single one called 'I can't feed my Lego addiction', it could be a help group, perhaps we could combine with a Kickstarter...

Do you know you're in a LEGO Star Wars forum? Please keep rude comments to yourself.

Back to the subject. You could also buy the set used with minifigures and then sell the minifigures.

[neoconagenda]

Well he has been around since 2008 so I am pretty sure he is aware that this is a SW forum plus I still do not see where his comment was rude. Also what does this being an SW forum have to do with him voicing a valid opinion?

Anyway, good luck with your BL project General Magma, I don't have any suggestions for you other than consider saving up and getting a used one online. You will eventually find a good deal if your stalk it long enough.

[jdm44]

Well he has been around since 2008 so I am pretty sure he is aware that this is a SW forum plus I still do not see where his comment was rude. Also what does this being an SW forum have to do with him voicing a valid opinion?

It was a rhetorical question. I was pointing out that this is a place where people come to discuss LEGO Star Wars. The OP wants a Sandcrawler but doesn't want to spend $300 so he started a topic in a LEGO Star Wars forum to see if a cheaper option is viable. That seems completely logical to me.

Responding with "Do we really need these threads?" is unhelpful to the OP and also rude in my opinion.

[Markalus]

Anyway, good luck with your BL project General Magma, I don't have any suggestions for you other than consider saving up and getting a used one online. You will eventually find a good deal if your stalk it long enough.

On that point the cheapest complete used set in "excellent" condition with box I could find on BL was £190 (~€240) from a seller in UK. It might be a viable option for you. If you don't really want the minifigs you could sell them to make it an even better proposition.

[Bustajesse]

The pieces used towards the interior and play features are minimal compared to the total piece count. I think you would end up spending more money using Bricklink for an inferior vehicle with no minifigures.

Exactly this. Other than the lift arms, the little speeder thing and the few storage boxes, there really is not much to remove from the Sandcrawler. It would probably only be a few hundred pieces. Not worth it IMO. It is a fantastic set. I would say pass on some other stuff or sell something to get it.

[Cwetqo]

Part out set value is around 480 euro with minifigs and stickers. Minifigs are worth around 70euro and sticker sheet 10eur, so part are woth around 400 euro. Even if you substitute all interior parts, I doubt you will be able to go under 300euro.

So, best is still to either buy used for around 250eur and sell minifigs (used ones will sell for less) or wait for double or triple VIP points and buy new set and sell minifigs and other stuff.

[rmoore]

Is it my imagination or are people willing to do seemingly anything - including spending more than the cost of the set NEW - just to avoid buying it? 3,000 bricks, chuck in postage and crucially the cost of TIME and what saving have you made?

Do we really need these threads? Perhaps the mods can create a single one called 'I can't feed my Lego addiction', it could be a help group, perhaps we could combine with a Kickstarter...

Do you realize that assembling sets from scratch is more satisfying to some people than just plunking down some cash and getting a new set?

[Lobot]

If you order the set from TLG during a double VIP point event, you'll get an equivalent of 10% off, which is a reasonable saving. Then, if you can live without the figures I'm sure that you could re-coup quite a bit by selling them on Ebay or Bricklink. Or, you may get lucky and find one on Ebay minus the minifigures at a reasonable discount. Unfortunately, there's around 270 different part types in the set so I really don't think that it would be very straightforward to Bricklink, or that it would be any cheaper overall especially after you've factored-in postage etc. I don't want to dissuade you from doing this if you want to attempt it as a project, but having Bricklinked a few sets I really wouldn't recommend it