natelite Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 sounds like a great set. you convinced me to take a closer look when i visit the toy store. ;-) Quote
Jemppu Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 Thank you for the review! I've been meaning to buy this set (for the parts :D) I liked the graffiti stickers on the side of the garage. Just one question though, is the sticker base trans clear or white? Because that would do so well on other surfaces than just white too. Quote
xwingyoda Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 Tks so much Gyl for this great review ;-) I always thought this set would be awsome and it is !! I totally agree with you regarding those tiny turbos: they have a fantastic parts selection !! I have a question since you build this set: would it take loads of mods on the garage itself to make it MF size ?? From your pics it doesn't look that way but you never know ;-) *yoda* Quote
JINZONINGEN73 Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 Want... the lime... 1x1 slopes... X-D Am I counting right? There's 8 on that green car? Quote
Jipay Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 One funny thing is that once upon a time, minifigs used to drive cars that size. Today it's considered a tiny or mini scale ! :-D Anyway, nice set, but no minifig, not for me X-O Quote
Robiwan Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 The garage looks good, but I find not good that isn't minifig size. But I thing you can use the garage and the parts of the cars, not the hole cars for minifig skale. :-) No minifigs ok, but you have secretly a couple to use for it. :'-) Quote
alex54 Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 I have bought it and I think that there is no modification to make it a minifig scale. you just have to put some cars with minifig drivers and it is ok! Quote
Robiwan Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 I have bought it and I think that there is no modification to make it a minifig scale. you just have to put some cars with minifig drivers and it is ok! You are right alex54. That is what I want to say. :-| Quote
gylman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Posted August 12, 2006 Yep. 8 of those lime 1x1 slopes! The garage is minifig scale for sure. The graffiti stickers have a white base unfortunately. Quote
prateek Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 where did u get it? i have been looking for it forever :-$ Quote
Khorne Posted August 12, 2006 Posted August 12, 2006 Looks cool, now it only need a Vin Diesel minifig and it's complete :-P . I won't be getting it though, since I don't collect town stuff. But it sure looks like a cool garage for those who do collect town stuff. Quote
gylman Posted August 12, 2006 Author Posted August 12, 2006 Got it from Shop@Home Canada. http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=8681&cn=37&d=9&t=4 I'll be picking up another one soon. Here is how you use this set: -have fun buiding it, display for 1-2 weeks. -take the little cars apart and try to make more interesting cars. THere was some guy on Lugnet, I lost the link unfortunately, who made some truly beautiful little cars with parts from these and other small sets. If anyone finds that link, please post it. They were really nice. -toss the big bricks, plates, and all else that makes up the Garage into the bins/dividers for future use. All for the same price as taking two kids to a movie, getting popcorn and a drink, and parking. Highly recommended. Quote
Jemppu Posted August 13, 2006 Posted August 13, 2006 The graffiti stickers have a white base unfortunately. Aww, rats. What a waste of a perfectly detailed MOC-potential sticker. Oh, well, that'll have to do then X) Quote
xwingyoda Posted August 13, 2006 Posted August 13, 2006 I won't use that sticker anyway hehe !! My future town will be a paradise without getho crap ;-) *yoda* Quote
prateek Posted August 13, 2006 Posted August 13, 2006 All for the same price as taking two kids to a movie, getting popcorn and a drink, and parking. but that doesn't cost $60 *wacko* Quote
natelite Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 All for the same price as taking two kids to a movie, getting popcorn and a drink, and parking. but that doesn't cost $60 *wacko* it's not $60. the set is $40. in my state, kid's ticket cost $6, adult $7. 2 kids, 1 adult = $19. popcorn + drink = $10. that's $29. parking is free though. so....maybe he exaggerated slightly but definitely within the realm of possibility. 8-| unless you go for 2x large popcorn and large drink which adds another $10 to the total. so it's quite possible... Quote
gylman Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 All for the same price as taking two kids to a movie, getting popcorn and a drink, and parking. but that doesn't cost $60 *wacko* I am talking Canadian dollars. Errrr: 18 dollars for daddy 12 dollars for two girls = 24 dollars 10 dollars for crap food 10-15 dollars for parking (YES, we pay for a large underground parking garage!) Total: 62-67 dollars Sad, isn't it. In Canada the price of the set is inflated beyond the exchange rate (50% more vs 12% on exchange), so in the US it is significantly less expendive than a night out. Quote
natelite Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 I am talking Canadian dollars.Errrr: 18 dollars for daddy 12 dollars for two girls = 24 dollars 10 dollars for crap food 10-15 dollars for parking (YES, we pay for a large underground parking garage!) Total: 62-67 dollars Sad, isn't it. In Canada the price of the set is inflated beyond the exchange rate (50% more vs 12% on exchange), so in the US it is significantly less expendive than a night out. in the words of the president..."dubya" tee efffff...$18 for a movie?! what theater did you go to? one lined with golden trimmings? even CAD that's pretty ridiculous. just get the dvd mate and save yourself some money. and why pay for parking? it's not like canada has a shortage of land. i guess some of that goes to the medical and welfare system... Quote
gylman Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 I am talking Canadian dollars. Errrr: 18 dollars for daddy 12 dollars for two girls = 24 dollars 10 dollars for crap food 10-15 dollars for parking (YES, we pay for a large underground parking garage!) Total: 62-67 dollars Sad, isn't it. In Canada the price of the set is inflated beyond the exchange rate (50% more vs 12% on exchange), so in the US it is significantly less expendive than a night out. in the words of the president..."dubya" tee efffff...$18 for a movie?! what theater did you go to? one lined with golden trimmings? even CAD that's pretty ridiculous. just get the dvd mate and save yourself some money. and why pay for parking? it's not like canada has a shortage of land. i guess some of that goes to the medical and welfare system... Movie tickets vary. If we go to a matinee with the kids they are down to 10 bucks for children, 13 adults. Evening shows are never less than 15$ for adults. Doesn't correlate with the quality of theatre either. If you go to a suburban mall, with big parking lots, Parking is free. If you go downtown Toronto, where I live, there hasn't been free parking here in 20 years. It's 2$ per half hour, maximum 20. My parking bill for work is 300-400$ per month. Life in the big city folks. Quote
natelite Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 i work in nyc...but i live in the suburbs to save myself some grief. :-P i thought toronto has a very good grid. can't you take the subway or the bus loops to get to downtown? anyway, i'm digressing here, so i guess i better stop. *sweet* plus you're probably one of 'em rich folks vs middle class for me. :-) Quote
gylman Posted August 15, 2006 Author Posted August 15, 2006 i work in nyc...but i live in the suburbs to save myself some grief. :-P i thought toronto has a very good grid. can't you take the subway or the bus loops to get to downtown? anyway, i'm digressing here, so i guess i better stop. *sweet* plus you're probably one of 'em rich folks vs middle class for me. :-) Nah, the rich folk have the pirated versions movies of the movies delivered to their 12 seat surroudn sound home theatres. The subway system here works well if you are on the subway line, but otherwise not. Quote
KimT Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Nice review. I've been thinking of getting this set, but it's currently unavailable in Denmark (as usual :-| ) KimT Quote
Morten Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 As usual KimT did not do his research properly, *wacko* I just found in a local toyshop (BR) in Copenhagen. Looks nice. Good review Morten Quote
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