phoinix Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) the new parts packs!! i wished for a doors-windows pack for so long (almost as long as many of you have been waiting for battle packs) i gotta have me this one! they are the new style as well!! and notice the new windows with closing shutters! i have never seen them before!! then you get roof and then wheels lego is going back to the basics and i love it!! MOC ON!! Edited March 6, 2008 by phoinix Quote
meschepers Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) I actually remember the windows with closing shutters from when I was a kid. It's been a long time since they been in any themes I think. Good to see that they are back. And I would love to have that roof pack. That is the exact kind of thing I need. The window pack would be nice too. As I am more of a historical builder the wheel pack wouldn't be much use to me. Edited March 7, 2008 by meschepers Quote
VBBN Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 YES!!!!!!!!!!! I will buy 5 of each! Can't wait to see the prices! *wub* *wub* :-) *y* 8- Quote
Darth_Legois Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Lookin Good *y* Thanks for the pics phoinix :-) Not sure how well the wheel set will sell X-O but im sure the others Definatly will *wub* Quote
Hinckley Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I actually remember the windows with closing shutters from when I was a kid. It's been a long time since they been in any themes I think. Good to see that they are back. These do not appear to be those same shutters. I believe they are click hinge shutters... 8-| Quote
VBBN Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Lookin Good *y* Thanks for the pics phoinix :-) Not sure how well the wheel set will sell X-O but im sure the others Definatly will *wub* They will with me. I am low on tires. 5 packs for me, 5 for David... Quote
Scouty Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 These do not appear to be those same shutters. I believe they are click hinge shutters... 8-| More like clip hinges to me. :'-( I'd rather have the old ones! Quote
Siegfried Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 This is great news! *wub* Does this mean that they will start selling more sets like this? I certainly hope so! *sweet* Quote
Svelte Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Great news! I had one of those red roof part packs from the early 80s as a kid - I had to save up for ages to get it. Nice to see these basic packs return and a good complement to the Creator houses. Hopefully we'll get some other colours in future releases as well. Quote
WhiteFang Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 This is a great set for me to have spare parts :-) It's been a long time since LEGO produce such sets !!! Quote
blueandwhite Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Hate the new shutters! The giant hinge looks terrible compared to the old-school sutters that we've had for ages. This really disappoints me as I see the window pack as being something of a step backwards. Quote
natelite Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 i need some red roof pieces for my castle. :-P Quote
Darth_Legois Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Hate the new shutters! The giant hinge looks terrible compared to the old-school sutters that we've had for ages. This really disappoints me as I see the window pack as being something of a step backwards. Yea it sucks *n* but atleast i have only afew of the "old" ones Quote
chris_austin Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Before I saw that it was a parts pack, I thought TLC were giving us a trans-clear house... not sure what the point in that would be but trans-clear minifigs would work well as ghosts *y* Edited March 7, 2008 by chris_austin Quote
Svelte Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 How wide are those window shutters anyway? They kind of look wider than 2 studs each in that first pic and it's hard to see from the pic where all the pieces are jumbled together. 8-| Anyone have any clues? Quote
whung Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I obtain those photos from amazon.co.uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/LEGO-LEGO%C2%AE-Do...49325&sr=1-1103 not only 6117-6119, there are new photos of Thomas 5543-5544, Duplo 6178, City 7736-7739 as well. 6117-6119 Price: Quote
Hinckley Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 How wide are those window shutters anyway?They kind of look wider than 2 studs each in that first pic and it's hard to see from the pic where all the pieces are jumbled together. 8-| Anyone have any clues? I don't have a clue, but those are good questions. Doesn't it look like the hinges are independent of the window? I think these are going to be huge and <insert that tiresome argument>, meant for younger builders... :'-( Quote
Brickadier General Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 These parts packs are great! But it's still a shame that they've made those new shutters. They look aesthetically poor when compared to the originals. When I saw the new versions of the train windows which were designed to accommodate the window panes I was kind of afraid that it might mean they were phasing out the old house windows with the built-in shutter clips. But all good things must eventually come to an end I guess... :'-( Quote
Freddie Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 The new clip-hinge shutters appear to be 2.5 studs wide, which is how wide they would need to be in order to shut properly. On the other hand, these new shutters are more versatile than the old ones, because the clip-hinges allow other uses for them. I can see them being used for mudflaps, train gates, and other uses as well. What I find more interesting is the presence of 2x4x3 windows, which is ancient, in combination with the newer window panes and glass-pieces. Quote
osakana Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 More like clip hinges to me.:'-( I'd rather have the old ones! I like the new ones. The old got tendency to break easy. Quote
Shadows Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I like the concept here but not the execution. I don't need every house in town to have a red roof. I would have been thrilled to see this done in the parts pack style with a few colour options. Make it a choice of colours and it's a winner, but as it is, I don't really need it (I'll buy one anyway, I guess). Those click hinges look hideous. I've never been a fan of that style of window pane (I like the lattice) so that was a strike against it, but the hinges seal the deal. I don't expect to buy one of those. Wheels. Whee. :-| That said, if they are cheap enough, I'll end up with one of each for the heck of it, but I can't see any of them inspiring a large purchase. I'll call this a misstep in the right direction. :-/ Quote
VBBN Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Now my comments: Windows: Ugh, their so big! Probably will only buy 1 of these for the doors. Tires- Yes, but why yellow? Roof- Wish it was black, but still nice. Quote
Clonecommando007 Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I'll definantly be getting the roof pack. That's what I really need. Quote
Tarfful Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 The roof pack is the I'll probably get since I'm in drastic need of roof pieces. I just hope they release more color options like Black, and Dark Bley ect. General Tarful Quote
Holodoc Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 The first idea that came to my mind when seeing this pic frontpaged was: Great, finally TLC brings us a light blue roof. :-D Then I realized... Part packs - good idea, but like some already pointed out a different color option would have been even better. I want brown roofs, dark gray ones! The window choice is a bit odd: 2x4 frames? Who Quote
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