Capt. Tavares Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I don't think the Fire 4x4 will come with a boat. In the description on the Czech website it only said it would include a 'field fire truck'. Agreed. Lego never has shown us a partial set. And besides, there is no hitch for a boat trailer, nevermind the fact that Lego always puts boats w/ fire engines (Don't ask me why) Quote
BlueBard Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Wow, I take a little week of holidays and there are 2010 sets pics everywhere! About the City ones I must say I'm a bit disappointed, specially with the <insert that tiresome argument> parts as some people says and the fire dpt. ones but I suppose this is what happens when you've been following Lego for such a long time... In the other hand I find really interesting the truck with the pigs (well, for being honest I was expecting something more like a real truck instead of a tractor and a little farm but it's really useful for expanding the 2009 farm ) and the Octan Truck (another classic set uptated! ) I'll wait better pics and a proper review but I think I'll catch these two Quote
The Cobra Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Do I spot this piece? (bottom left corner of the box, on the corral) * Holding laptop 5 cm from eye *I feel crazy arguing over 10 x 10 pixels, but I guess its a jumper plate with a tap piece. Yep, you were right. Still, the set looks interesting with 4 pigs and a farmgirl. Quote
sens1992 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I can't understand why is it that in the same theme (LEGO City), TLG will come up with some nice sets such as the little yellow seaplane and the little farm with pigs and a tractor compare to two <insert that tiresome argument> sets like the airport and fire station. The airport looks like it belongs to another theme all together. I understand that TLG targets kids when creating sets but the difference between a couple sets in the same theme is huge... No standard there. :-( Quote
5150 Lego Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I can't understand why is it that in the same theme (LEGO City), TLG will come up with some nice sets such as the little yellow seaplane and the little farm with pigs and a tractor compare to two <insert that tiresome argument> sets like the airport and fire station. The airport looks like it belongs to another theme all together. I understand that TLG targets kids when creating sets but the difference between a couple sets in the same theme is huge... No standard there. :-( How is the Fire station and Airport <insert that tiresome argument>? They both have good detail in there own right. I don't see any big pieces other than the windows, and those can not be classified as <insert that tiresome argument>. Quote
Legoliner Pilot Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) How is the Fire station and Airport <insert that tiresome argument>? They both have good detail in there own right. I don't see any big pieces other than the windows, and those can not be classified as <insert that tiresome argument>. I think he is trying to say that most of the airport is made out of [once again] big glass panels. By the way, why did they make the airport look like it belongs on the street or downtown? Edited September 22, 2009 by Legoliner Pilot Quote
Sandy Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 By the way, why did they make the airport look like it belongs on the street or downtown? Because that's where most of those with LEGO cities will put it. I'm of course referring to the fact that most LEGO cities I've seen have all the buildings crammed along one or two streets. But I don't think the airport is that bad, it's quite in style with the City Corner set. Of course those of us who are already used to the huge modular houses these low-price City buildings don't look like much. Quote
mikey Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I think he is trying to say that most of the airport is made out of [once again] big glass panels.... To be fair most real airports tend to comprise of acres of glass panels. A Lego Airport Set is never really going to look realistic. To attempt a MOC would be big project. I would actually quite interested in the set if does not include the red airplane, because glass panels are very usefull in all sorts of circumstances. Quote
phoinix Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 in my opinion this is the best city airport ever! it has a runway a good interior nice little vehicles lots of minifigers and it isnt just 6 huge glass pieces stack on topo of each other. it has a unique design and architecture. and lego has proven to us that they CAN make a great plane that it isnt <insert that tiresome argument> with brick built front tail and wings a great landing system and with good detail.. the new airport with the "new" plane are far too <insert that tiresome argument>. i mean the basic pieces of that plane are how many? 8? and the airport, like the last one has no runway. the city corner set was a great example of what TLG can do for city i dont know what went wrong but it aint pretty! also this rescue helicopter from 2006 is far more detailed and not <insert that tiresome argument> compared to the fire helicopter.. Quote
CP5670 Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) To be fair most real airports tend to comprise of acres of glass panels. A Lego Airport Set is never really going to look realistic. To attempt a MOC would be big project. I would actually quite interested in the set if does not include the red airplane, because glass panels are very usefull in all sorts of circumstances. Yeah, I would have bought both this and the last airport just for parts if they didn't include the planes and were $30-40 less. in my opinion this is the best city airport ever! I agree, but even this set has several flaws with its building. There are big gaps in the roof and side wall of the left section, and it's too small as usual. Even at Lego scale, airport buildings should be at least as big as the large police stations, like 6398 and 7744. Still, it comes with a lot of other great stuff that makes up for it. Edited September 23, 2009 by CP5670 Quote
Piranha Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Yep, you were right. Still, the set looks interesting with 4 pigs and a farmgirl. Nice I love the classic sink piece!! I also agree that the airport pic posted (from 2006 legend) originally 1992 I think, is the best LEGO airport However since building styles change that one would fit in perfect with all the other buildings of that era I think LEGO could have done a better job by including base plates and runway printed base plates The airport isn't great I really just don't like the look or style of it I notice LEGO likes to use garage doors a lot in the new City sets, I wonder why they didn't in the new airport? Quote
The Green Brick Giant Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 in my opinion this is the best city airport ever! it has a runway a good interior nice little vehicles lots of minifigers and it isnt just 6 huge glass pieces stack on topo of each other. it has a unique design and architecture. I agree, I still wish I bought the Legend of it a few years back. For $100 it's truely great. However with the newer HUGE planes there can't be a runway, which is fine, but doe that mean the airport building itself can't just be a flat fronted building? Quote
lifeinplastic Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) The piglets set looks nice. Do I spot this piece? (bottom left corner of the box, on the corral) Sadly I don't think it is this piece. It's more like a grey version of the 'tap' used for the chicken vendor's ketchup and mustard bottles. A shame though, this piece is much better than the horrible taps they started using for the Harry Potter sets. in my opinion this is the best city airport ever! it has a runway a good interior nice little vehicles lots of minifigers and it isnt just 6 huge glass pieces stack on topo of each other. it has a unique design and architecture. Yes, this is a great set, possibly one of my all time Top 10 favourites. I was hoping the next airport to be released was going to be an island airport (with palm trees, etc) to tie in with a Paradisa-style beach city subtheme, perfect for recreating the perfect sunny holiday for any minifigure! Edited September 23, 2009 by lifeinplastic Quote
Rick Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Sadly I don't think it is this piece. It's more like a grey version of the 'tap' used for the chicken vendor's ketchup and mustard bottles. A shame though, this piece is much better than the horrible taps they started using for the Harry Potter sets. Your guess (and mine) is confirmed by a recent higher res image (its a jumper plate with a new 1 x 1 tap). Quote
ForceMaster Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) City photos) 3182 - Airoport : image image image image image image image image image image image Airoport Cargo Car : image 3180 - Patrol Truck : image 3178 - Hydroplan : image 7206 - Fire Helicopter and Jeep image image Ghostbusters!) :) image Edited September 23, 2009 by ForceMaster Quote
posades Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) That airport is underwhelming for me, just doesn't have that classic airport feel to it; like others have said most airports aren't just one building, they should have spread it out some and added a few more details most all airports have (baggage claim, metal detector, etc.). However I do like the girl minifig (is that a new head?). The pig tractor is awesome, I'm just afraid TLG will try to charge us an exorbitant price just because there are 4 pigs which I'm sure will be sold for a decent amount on Bricklink. Edited September 23, 2009 by posades Quote
YG-49 Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 (is that a new head?). That is the Indy Jones Marion head in yellow. Quote
Legoliner Pilot Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Now that I see the pictures again, I can remind myself that the terminal has no aspects of a normal airport. Quote
BlueBard Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks for the pics, ForceMaster! I'm really beginning to love that 3180 That is the Indy Jones Marion head in yellow. Yep. I wonder if it would be two-faced too BTW, doesn't her torso look a bit too like a decal? I suppose that's because it's just a prelim model. Quote
Lordofdragonss Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) I saw a catalogue for 2010- There will be two impulses from City theme- Farmer- Dog, Pig, farmer (normal green clothes like farmer) and little place for pig food, and some brick for food, and traveler- minifig with push-cart, two suitcases, camera (finnaly in small set!). Both are awesome! Edited September 23, 2009 by Lordofdragonss Quote
The Green Brick Giant Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 mall set!). Both are awesome! So that means that they will not be sold in America. Quote
Legoliner Pilot Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I saw a catalogue for 2010- There will be two impulses from City theme- Farmer- Dog, Pig, farmer (normal green clothes like farmer) and little place for pig food, and some brick for food, and traveler- minifig with push-cart, two suitcases, camera (finnaly in small set!). Both are awesome! Did you see anything else? Quote
BatonMedved Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 ForceMaster, you are playing with fire) The photos are hosted by a russian most popular social network "Vkontakte", so cant be removed from the site, surely put them to your favs. Quote
ZeeK Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 ForceMaster, you are playing with fire)The photos are hosted by a russian most popular social network "Vkontakte", so cant be removed from the site, surely put them to your favs. The photos have not been removed. I've asked him to put link instead of images.There were several thousands visitors - and most of them had cameras, so it's not possible to ban something. Just a more polite way. I think we'll be able to put kind of review about the fest soon and post it at EB. Quote
Klaus-Dieter Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Thank you very much for these links to the pics, ForceMaster! I saw a catalogue for 2010- There will be two impulses from City theme- Farmer- Dog, Pig, farmer (normal green clothes like farmer) and little place for pig food, and some brick for food, and traveler- minifig with push-cart, two suitcases, camera (finnaly in small set!). Both are awesome! Thank you very much for this information, Lordofdragons! These two Impulse sets sound really good! I'm a bit disappointed that TLG doesn't design a second torso for the farm theme since it's getting a bit strange to have that many people working on your farm which all where the same clothes. But nevertheless it's great to get a farmer Impulse set with an extra piglet and a traveler as an Impulse set. Is the traveler a male or female traveler and what does he or she wear? Btw: Have you seen pics of the Small Car, the Repair Vehicle and the Minifigures, too, and can describe them to us? That would be very nice! Klaus-Dieter Quote
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