Lego Conductor Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Yeah, The Pattern! The Pattern predicted a Government building. So Bank would break (break the bank, ha ha) that idea. Since it's not official I would still like to see a Police Precinct Modular. Time will tell. Quote
rollermonkey Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 a bank would work, interesting though, did it work with the pattern? I can't remember which page but someone had a pattern that they seemed to follow...TLG will not do a casino...a Museum would be cool, but unlikely to make it work, we have a grocery store, a mall, a theater, a fire station, a market, a hotel, a pet shop, a restaurant and a cinema...so a bank would go along cause everyone is going to need money to frequent these places. A library would be cool too, although 3 floors of books may not thrill people. It might not have to be three floors of books... Even an older architectural style library could have an area with computers as most libraries do nowadays, and isn't there already at least one computer in the Town Hall? That sets Modularville in modern times, right? Quote
bjorn77 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) The Fire Brigade was connected with some studs, and the Grand Emporium came after that. However, when placed between other buildings the flimsyness of GE doesn 't bother me and the 1x4 plates with two studs make parts of the upper floor come loose or the 1x4 plate itself comes loose from the floor below. I really liked the approach on FB and GG to attach them with a few studs without using specialized parts and in my experience that old way worked best. The whole point with the 1x4 plates with two studs is that they should always come off at the top, as it is only two studs compared to four attached to the bottom. With a regular 1x2 plate, it will be completely random whether it will come loose at the top or bottom. There's no modified 1x4 plates in tan, so for GE I'm using two regular 1x2 plates to attach the second and third floor plus the third floor and roof. I'm putting tiles around the two small plates so that they won't come off as easily. That way, 9/10 times, they come loose at the right place. :) Edited July 30, 2014 by bjorn77 Quote
Thetford Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 A library would be cool too, although 3 floors of books may not thrill people. The question is, how many books would be needed to fill three floors of bookshelves? Quote
Herky Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 one has to wonder though, how many more modular buildings can actually be made, we have bank, library, museum and police station mentioned...sure there are lots of other buildings out there, but do they fit with the current town feel that TLG has created? With 9 created so far, and trust me, I really like this line, but how many are they going to do realistically? I would imagine they would run out of 3 story buildings at some point. Not trying to burst bubbles, just a discussion point, interested in others opinions. Quote
eurotrash Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 one has to wonder though, how many more modular buildings can actually be made, we have bank, library, museum and police station mentioned...sure there are lots of other buildings out there, but do they fit with the current town feel that TLG has created? With 9 created so far, and trust me, I really like this line, but how many are they going to do realistically? I would imagine they would run out of 3 story buildings at some point. Not trying to burst bubbles, just a discussion point, interested in others opinions. Fair point, but there's a multitude of styles and functions they could still offer up as product and they'd probably continue to be highly successful. However, I think their challenge is to going to be containing costs and providing perceived value for AFOLs/FOLs at a decent price. If the Town Hall was released nowadays we wouldn't see it at that $199 price point and I remember the mumblings of discontent when the Parisian Restaurant was priced at $159 barrier for an admittedly modest-sized building. So whatever future Modulars TLG issues (and I hope they continue for a long time) it can't be at the price points we've become accustomed to. My prediction: The next release is going to 'feel' expensive. Me? I'm just happy to be building Modular MOCs and none of my MOCs fit in with any meta-pattern of function. Quote
bjorn77 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) TLG will continue to produce the series as long as it is profitable. But as you say - sooner or later they will run out of unique themes, and they will have to somewhat repeat themselves. Each set needs a uniqueness and exclusiveness in order to be attractive. I would also claim that with more and more modulars released, people will become more picky, since there's more to compare with, and more to choose from. Myself, I will never have room to display even ten buildings at once. So why would I feel the need to buy a subpar modular? Edited July 30, 2014 by bjorn77 Quote
Rijkvv Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 The whole point with the 1x4 plates with two studs is that they should always come off at the top, as it is only two studs compared to four attached to the bottom. With a regular 1x2 plate, it will be completely random whether it will come loose at the top or bottom. I know, but what I meant is that the plate comes off at the bottom, or the plate above it comes off at the roof. Yes, people might become more picky, but I think especially the Parisian Restaurant was very well received compared with Palace Cinema for example. I was disappointed with the latter but for me that was an exception and I look forward to see the new modular. Display space might become a problem in the future but for me that's another reason to break down one of my current modulars and over time build it again to switch for another modular. Quote
craiggrannell Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Out of curiosity, what's the issue with the cinema? I see a lot of people down about it here, but I thought the building looked quite nice in photos. The interior looks a bit sparse (but can be upgraded, and the GE's was also a bit barren) and the car looks odd, but otherwise the set looks nice to me. Town Hall's the only one that hasn't piqued my interest, although my few modulars (Fire/GE/PS) are all still boxed anyway, due to lack of space. :/ Quote
AFOLguy1970 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Palace Cinema was actually my first modular purchase almost a year ago. It has a great color scheme, and has some nice interior details such as the snack counter and the projector stand. The marquee sign is outstanding in my opinion. It certainly inspired me to get the others. All I am lacking from the current available ones is the Town Hall. It is not bad in my opinion, it is just that to pay the $200 plus tax, there would be no other Lego building or collecting for a stretch. I think the possibilities for modulars are practically endless. If they continue to release one a year, it would take a long time to ever seem like one set is a repeat or too closely resembles an earlier release. Quote
bjorn77 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) For me, the issue with Palace Cinema is its different style. It's too much hollywood kitch for my likings. None of the other buildings would be completely out of place in a European city. Edited July 30, 2014 by bjorn77 Quote
Off the wall Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I would have preferred a cinema that looked more like some of the Art Deco cinema MOCs that you can view on Lego ideas. I've traveled in 48 of the 50 United States and can assure you that there aren't that many movie houses that look like the lego palace cinema. However that isn't intended to be critical of the PC as I enjoyed the build. The PR is also good in that it appeals to men's repressed childhood desire to have a doll house just like their little sister had. Quote
bjorn77 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 The PR is also good in that it appeals to men's repressed childhood desire to have a doll house just like their little sister had. :D Quote
Herky Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I mentioned this to OTW, but wonder if there couldn't be something less flat as a front for the modulars, that is one nice thing about PR, not a flat front, although I might have made the same building in regular size, but have a second story or third story dining patio vs just a smaller building overall. Maybe go for some doorways that are back even with archways in front as an overhang? Alcoved doorways? Having looked through a lot of MOC's and MOD's there are a lot of great ideas, just wondering if there was a way to mix it up a bit. I like the thought of mixed architecture in the buildings, the cool thing on the cinema was the roof to me, very different, sure it was a bit like the Chinese theater in Hollywood, but it was a bit different. Art deco is very cool too, have seen some great MOC's in that style. Quote
notaromantic Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 The PR is also good in that it appeals to men's repressed childhood desire to have a doll house just like their little sister had. I had to finally join because not being able to respond to this was driving me batso... Your logic there, like a badly built moc, is unstable. Because, you are inferring that men cannot inherently work in a certain palette of color and form, for the simple love of what that color or form is or may be. Van Gogh would be turning in his grave. What does that then say about us all, AFOL's, (by the way, AFOL, the first I've referred to myself as such in a public manner. Score for me.), about our "repressed desires" for enjoying so much what is to many people just another child's toy... I'm sorry, I just don't buy it. Thank you for providing me with the impetus to register and post, however. Carry on. Quote
cold_fuzion Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Similar buildings are inevitable, but not really a bad thing. I have the PR and the Palace Cinema and that's all I'll likely be able to get form the currently available sets. So, for me, something similar to a Green Grocer or the Grand Emporium would be fantastic. I also think there's plenty of room for post offices, banks, pharmacies, hardware stores, toy stores and dozens of other things that haven't been touched yet. Quote
Off the wall Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) My apologies to Vincent if I'm disturbing his eternal rest. Edited July 30, 2014 by Off the wall Quote
Herky Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 LOL, while we know what OTW said was in jest, it does look a lot like the dollhouses that were sold in the US in the 1970's and 1980's...too funny. Hardware store would be cool, I recall watching a lot of Happy Days and the store that Howard Cunningham owned would be great, for this I would put the store at 2 floors worth, then an outside stairway to an upper apartment, good idea Quote
notaromantic Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 My apologies to Vincent if I'm disturbing his eternal rest. Awesome. I don't have PR by the way. But I have thought about doing either an 18-stud or 10-stud wide version of it. I did think the trim was a little too "pretty" for my own modular street, initially. I've warmed to the white since, however. The olive sort of needs it to bring it back to life. But the clams and the croissants aren't really my kind of thing. I don't see myself BL'ing them in the near future. Quote
Off the wall Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Awesome. I don't have PR by the way. But I have thought about doing either an 18-stud or 10-stud wide version of it. I did think the trim was a little too "pretty" for my own modular street, initially. I've warmed to the white since, however. The olive sort of needs it to bring it back to life. But the clams and the croissants aren't really my kind of thing. I don't see myself BL'ing them in the near future. Please refer to the Urban Dictionary as to why the word 'stud' should not be used in the same paragraph as 'PR' . Anyway, welcome on board! Glad you finally registered! Quote
Moebius118 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) A bank could still fit "the pattern", just make it a national bank. Done. Pattern appeased. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/The_National_Bank_Oamaru_2.jpg I mean doesn't that scream modular more than a normal commercial bank? Edited July 30, 2014 by Moebius118 Quote
eurotrash Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Whatever it looks like (probably) and whatever it costs (within reason) I'm going to get it. And it will get built and displayed and then cannibalized into something even more awesome. Bring it on, Lego. Bring it on! Quote
Off the wall Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Whatever it looks like (probably) and whatever it costs (within reason) I'm going to get it. And it will get built and displayed and then cannibalized into something even more awesome. Bring it on, Lego. Bring it on! Does that mean it will be taken down into the depths of your Lego ghetto? A free clinic? Pawn shop? Check cashing store? Car title loan/pawn store? I certainly hope so!!!!! Quote
mapimi Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Well from the understanding that pretty much everything could become a modular I don't see lego running out of potential buildings per say. If we think about it there has already be forms of repetition in the shape of "shop with apartment", so lego could continue milking the cow with such a combo, changing the shop and making a bit of a different apartment. So I don't see why lego would stop if the modulars continue to be popular. Quote
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