TomLego Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Update from a new guy... As you know, I was late getting started on the modular buildings and the first three were retired before I even knew they existed. I have acquired the first three. Just as an FYI, CC was $745 used with instruction manuals and box, MS was $700 with manuals, no box and GG was $745 new in box. All of those are in US dollars. Both the CC and MS had one piece missing. Fortunately, both missing pieces are inexpensive and easy to obtain. When buying used sets, the main difficulty is that you receive them one of two ways. Sometimes they are completely taken apart and sorted by color and you don't have the convenience of the numbered bags that match up with the instruction manual. Or, they are partially disassembled and you have the task of something along the lines of repairing an earthquake ravaged building. So Lego boulevard is up to date and I await the next modular from TLG. I also bought some instructions on Ebay that helped covert the Haunted House into an 800-900 piece modular type building. That leaves enough parts left over that with an additional $30 or so, I can build another mod type building from the approximately 1200 left over Haunted House pieces. And so it goes..... Quote
Aanchir Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Update from a new guy... As you know, I was late getting started on the modular buildings and the first three were retired before I even knew they existed. I have acquired the first three. Just as an FYI, CC was $745 used with instruction manuals and box, MS was $700 with manuals, no box and GG was $745 new in box. All of those are in US dollars. Both the CC and MS had one piece missing. Fortunately, both missing pieces are inexpensive and easy to obtain. When buying used sets, the main difficulty is that you receive them one of two ways. Sometimes they are completely taken apart and sorted by color and you don't have the convenience of the numbered bags that match up with the instruction manual. Or, they are partially disassembled and you have the task of something along the lines of repairing an earthquake ravaged building. So Lego boulevard is up to date and I await the next modular from TLG. I also bought some instructions on Ebay that helped covert the Haunted House into an 800-900 piece modular type building. That leaves enough parts left over that with an additional $30 or so, I can build another mod type building from the approximately 1200 left over Haunted House pieces. And so it goes..... Wow, that's a lot of dedication, paying prices like that! But I'm glad you're satisfied with your purchases! Quote
TomLego Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Well, its like this. Combine an obsessive compulsive personality with the fact that I'm cutting back on another hobby and selling some antiques and, well, why not? I really want the Taj Mahal, but that price is just too far over the top. Price per piece may be similar to what I paid for some of the modulars, but enough is enough. Now, I'm waiting for the large version of the Sydney Opera house, the rumored Mini Cooper and the next modular. Happy building, all!!!! Quote
Legogal Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) While I was around for the release of CC, GG, and the rest of the modular line and picked up doubles of the sets I like (all but Market Street,) it seems that building one using BL is the best way to go for someone who does not want to spend $700US or more to purchase a complete set of one such as CC or GG. And it is fun reading about how difficult it is to find the original parts...it sounds like a game almost, and many folks here are playing it quite well! The interiors could be improved on all of the modulars; due to the upgrading of many of the pieces used, it seems that TLG should stick to releasing newer modulars with more developed interiors. Many AFOLs will buy the new modulars because we like the line. And this gives us a chance to pick up buildings in new colors and designs. One can always build the earlier modular sets in different colors to get more variety in a City layout. And for fun, we can all build the first five modular sets in mini-scale with 10230, which costs $80US. If one is short on space or funds, this is the set to build. Do buy it before it disappears from the stores! Edited July 9, 2013 by Legogal Quote
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