Which set should I buy?

[JCC1004]

So you made your desicion?

Probaly RBR. It has nice(new to me) figures and would look a hell of alot better thann Home One. On S@H it says 2 esacpe pods(cool) and a removable cargo transport vehicle????? What is that?

Edit: 400th post!

Edited August 5, 2009 by JCC1004

[prateek]

Probaly RBR. It has nice(new to me) figures and would look a hell of alot better thann Home One. On S@H it says 2 esacpe pods(cool) and a removable cargo transport vehicle????? What is that?

Edit: 400th post!

Good choice I agree that Home One looks... wierd.

[JCC1004]

Good choice I agree that Home One looks... wierd.

The only downside is no Ackabar! BL is way too high.

[ziljin]

I am looking to make Warhammer 40k tanks, bikes, trucks, walkers and maybe helicopters/aircraft.

Any suggestions on sets that have useful bricks that would lend to those constructions. I am guessing I should get at least one of those basic brick boxes to get filler bricks.

[Oky]

The only downside is no Ackabar!

Stop calling him that!

I am guessing I should get at least one of those basic brick boxes to get filler bricks.

Actually, it would make more sense if you buy the bricks individually from Pick-A-Brick. That way, you can get all your bricks in the colors and sizes you need them in. And I'm sure that you can find some other useful parts there as well.

I'm not familiar with Warhammer 40k, but since it seems to be about a sci-fi/fantasy war, how about some Star Wars or Castle sets? Maybe even Indiana Jones? And I'm sure that you can find some useful technical-looking parts in Bionicle sets such as this one.

[-JD-]

Here is a new one:

Chaucilla Cemetary or

Camper

[Oky]

Chauchilla for sure! Any Indy set is better than any City set! Honestly, the only interesting thing about the camper is the hot chick, but she's not worth getting the whole set.

Besides, you have quite a few "chicks" already, if I recall correctly!

Edited August 6, 2009 by Oky Wan Kenobi

[prateek]

Chauchilla for sure! Any Indy set is better than any City set! Honestly, the only interesting thing about the camper is the hot chick, but she's not worth getting the whole set.

I agree except for the hot chick part

[ziljin]

Actually, it would make more sense if you buy the bricks individually from Pick-A-Brick. That way, you can get all your bricks in the colors and sizes you need them in. And I'm sure that you can find some other useful parts there as well.

I'm not familiar with Warhammer 40k, but since it seems to be about a sci-fi/fantasy war, how about some Star Wars or Castle sets? Maybe even Indiana Jones? And I'm sure that you can find some useful technical-looking parts in Bionicle sets such as this one.

Well I figured pick a brick would be more useful when I get better at building my own creations, so buying sets would help me expand creativity. Having a nice variety of parts, and maybe copy/adapt techniques that are found in those sets.

Well currently purchased a few castle sets. Getting some power miners, city and space police. I was thinking of bionicle/exo-force for more technic parts. Then expand into other ranges later. I was just wondering if there were any sets that partically stand out to be great for building military type vehicles.

[Oky]

I was just wondering if there were any sets that partically stand out to be great for building military type vehicles.

7626 Jungle Cutter has lots of great parts for building a (dark green) tank. 7625 River Chase also includes some dark green parts for creating a military vehicle. 7622 Race For the Stolen Treasure includes a grey military jeep. Some Space Police sets, like 5973 Hyperspeed Pursuit and 8400 Space Speeder, have interesting parts, particularly for making weapons.

That's all I can think of right now. Does that help?

[-JD-]

Chauchilla for sure! Any Indy set is better than any City set! Honestly, the only interesting thing about the camper is the hot chick, but she's not worth getting the whole set.

Besides, you have quite a few "chicks" already, if I recall correctly!

Oky, that is soooo wrong!

Nice pun btw.

I think this post is overly infested with sarcasm.

Oh yeh, thanks for the 'advice'.

Edited August 7, 2009 by Jammiedodger714

[JCC1004]

I always thought it was Ackabar pronouced Ack-a-bar. It is Ackbar but this is funny.Link. Ackbar cearal is better tough.

[ziljin]

7626 Jungle Cutter has lots of great parts for building a (dark green) tank. 7625 River Chase also includes some dark green parts for creating a military vehicle. 7622 Race For the Stolen Treasure includes a grey military jeep. Some Space Police sets, like 5973 Hyperspeed Pursuit and 8400 Space Speeder, have interesting parts, particularly for making weapons.

That's all I can think of right now. Does that help?

Yea that does. Thanks a lot.

[Oky]

I think this post is overly infested with sarcasm.

I was serious about the first two sentences.

Yea that does. Thanks a lot.

You're welcome.

[The Who]

A---Temple Of Doom and Neomodian Shuttle

B---Two of the Fighter Plane Attack and one Indy Cairo Marketplace

or C---One F.P.A., one Canal Chase, one Cairo Marketp., and the Ne. Shuttle?

Went with both A and C, but no Fighter Plane Attack.

Did I hear somebody say cough my name?

I'd go with C as well.

For me somebody to suggest a completely different alternative, we would have to know what you already have.

Yes.

Thanks to you also, and sorry for replying to this a little late.

As for another alternative, that could have been anything. I buy doubles of sets all the time for the parts.

[JCC1004]

I'll probably get RBR around Cristmas time but in between I had a few ideas. I'm interest in Solar Sailer and Sep. shuttle.I'm leanig more toward Solar Sailer becasue it looks better and was in EP. 2 but it has no landing gear. I lve the figs in the Shuttle and the shape of it, Solar Sailer's shape is very cool. I really only like Dooku and the ship but I like the figs and the ship for the shuttle. Which one should I get first? Both? None? Any help?

[The Who]

...but it has no landing gear.

Yes, it does. It's just hard to see.

If you have the money, I would suggest just going for both.

The Shuttle is a lot more 'fun' and more worth the price, I think. Though the sailer has been on the shelf longer and will be out of stock sooner.

EDIT: As the owner of one of each of the sets, I find the Shuttle to be a little more interesting, with the most awesome figs in a long time. I'd say go for that one.

Edited August 13, 2009 by booger540

[HumanPackMule]

I'd go with the Sailer

[JCC1004]

I still leaning toward the sailer but the shuttle has the feet like landing gear. The sailer also has his speeder, the interior of the shuttle is a little crappy.

[The Who]

You can see the landing gear on the sailer in this pic, which is borrowed from Brickshelf.

If you'd rather buy the sailer, I'd say go for it.

Or you could always just get both.

[prateek]

I still leaning toward the sailer but the shuttle has the feet like landing gear. The sailer also has his speeder, the interior of the shuttle is a little crappy.

Sailor first before the price shoots up. If you have money left over, get Sep. Shuttle too. It's a great set IMO, especially with the alien figs.

[JCC1004]

I'll probably get the sailer first then the shuttle since it's newer. Wasn't there a production error where the dome was changed?

Edited August 13, 2009 by JCC1004

[Oky]

I'll probably get the sailer first then the shuttle since it's newer.

Although the Shuttle is a better deal IMO, I guess that's a good reason to get it second. The Solar Sailer came first and is an exclusive, so it may be discontinued even sooner than the other January sets. Then again, I remember a lot of people not liking the Sailer and therefore not getting it, so it may not sell out that fast. In fact, there is a good chance it'll go on sale before it's discontinued.

I guess it's up to you.

[prateek]

Although the Shuttle is a better deal IMO, I guess that's a good reason to get it second. The Solar Sailer came first and is an exclusive, so it may be discontinued even sooner than the other January sets. Then again, I remember a lot of people not liking the Sailer and therefore not getting it, so it may not sell out that fast. In fact, there is a good chance it'll go on sale before it's discontinued.

I guess it's up to you.

So just get it Late October, early November or maybe even earlier if you the stock dwindle.

[JCC1004]

I don't have much cash now after TOD so I'll wait a little longer and hope it goes on sale. I know it's overpriced but the ship has a vey nice shape and will probably look nice on display. I'll prbably find room for both. Thanks guys.