Cherryhilltech Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) Hi all, I just created an iPhone app that helps Lego Star Wars Minifig collectors keep track of their collection and take it on the go with them. After several months of work writing the app code, and taking all original pictures of all 350+ figures, weapons, and hidden heads, it just got approved and is the iTunes app store in the reference section. Its my first app and was inspired by staring at my collection of figs and realizing that my son has no way to know what figure is what when he takes his to school to trade with his friends. The app is called 'SWMinis' - search by that or by 'Minifig' to find it on the app store. Link to actual app on iTunes: (US):http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swminis-minifig-collector/id420285237?mt=8 Website with more info and lots of screenshots! http://swminis.blogspot.com Let me know what you think of it - I plan to keep it updated with figures as they are released and roll out a native iPad version once I can get one. It works now on iPad in 2x mode. Right now its up to date with at least the figures available in the United States. Thanks and please send any suggestions! (The pic attached is the loading screen for the app, which shows a handful of the 350+ minifigs in the app). Edited March 19, 2011 by Cherryhilltech Quote
Dan the Brickman Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 Wow. This looks interesting. I like in the preview, how it also shows the figures accessory. Quote
Syn Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 I wasn't aware that advertising your own products was allowed here. and 1.99 for the app? that does nothing except show you star wars figs? I'll pass. That is why they have bricklink. but I doubt seriously that your ever going to post here again so I guess I'm wasting my time. Quote
Cherryhilltech Posted March 20, 2011 Author Posted March 20, 2011 Syn, Good point about bricklink being more powerful because it is. I probably should have described out a few other features about the app that distinguishes it and take it a different direction - it allows you to assign personalized ratings from one to five stars for all the figures, and signify simple ownership for each fig. Its supposed to be simple and fun - it doesnt let you order figs, see market value, or price trends. That would confuse a casual user. The ideal target user would be someone who wants a fast performing app that lets them quickly track their collection and choose some favorite minifigs, all in their hand. The content is consistently photographed, all the figures are the same scale and lighting, so when you swipe from one to the next its fun amusing to see the outfits change and the heads stay in place. The user interface is the main difference here. It makes comparison of small figure differences that much easier, and takes advantage of the touch interface in a fun way. The accessories are all there, from binoculars to spears right next to the figure. And, whenever a helmet covers the head, the head is always shown, even if its just a simple yellow one like on a stormtrooper. In addition, everything is local on the device, so if you if you have ipod touch or wifi iPad you dont need internet access to look at the figures and rate/own them. You could take this on a car trip. I have to charge for it or my wife won't forgive me for doing the chores for the last few months. I noticed your profile has you making an iPhone app too. Good luck with that effort and I hope you can complete it and get it published. (The forum admin told me it was OK to post a note here.) Quote
Siegfried Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 (The forum admin told me it was OK to post a note here.) "He" did? Who and how? Quote
Eurobricks Emperor Bonaparte Posted March 21, 2011 Eurobricks Emperor Posted March 21, 2011 "He" did? Who and how? I gave the GO to post this (via email). In general I'm interested to see if people find iPhone apps related with LEGO useful. Are there any apps missing that could help a LEGO fan? Quote
Blackknight112 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I have this app, it is really great for a sw minfig collecter. It is also great, because it shows the weapon the minfig comes with. Quote
Siegfried Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I gave the GO to post this (via email). Ta. I was wondering how he could ask without making a post. (So you're "The forum admin" now eh? I'm jealous.) In general I'm interested to see if people find iPhone apps related with LEGO useful. Are there any apps missing that could help a LEGO fan? There's some good ones for the superior Android platform. Quote
Joebot Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Cherryhilltech -- I think this looks great. Very useful, with a slick, professional presentation. Oh, and welcome to Eurobricks! There's some good ones for the superior Android platform. I love the fact that "iOS vs. Android" is the new "Mac vs. Windows." Quote
mrblue Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 IMHO I don't see any bad in advertising something an user has done about lego, obviously after asking first a moderator or whomever can take a decision on that. and also, as an iphone user, I really like to see more app coming. the bad points of this app are that is only available in the us store (I'm in italy) and that is limited to only sw minifgs, but I think that both things will be solved sooner or later. thumbs up for you effort and for your app! mrBlue Quote
Eurobricks Emperor Bonaparte Posted March 22, 2011 Eurobricks Emperor Posted March 22, 2011 Ta. I was wondering how he could ask without making a post. (So you're "The forum admin" now eh? I'm jealous. Thanks for giving me my new title Quote
Lalror Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Looks great! What I would give to be able to mix and match some of those pieces! Great job though, hope to see more Lego apps. Quote
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