TheRedViper Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Hello everyone, I have created this topic to ask you guys a simple question. Should I dismantle my Orc Forge and use the pieces for Mocing? I quite like the set and have only had it for a month, but I find I am sometimes lacking certain pieces for MOCs, and I don't have money to spend on Bricklink at the moment, so what do you guys think? Should I take it apart and possibly regret it, or shall I keep it in one piece? Quote
Deathleech Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 You can always rebuild it later if you want so I say go for it. Use the pieces for other MOCs. Quote
Corydoras Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Whenever I need to borrow some pieces from an assembled set I really like, I store the rest of it (in larger chunks, if possible) in a box or plastic bag and keep it separate from the rest of my collection. Quote
Blakstone Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Yes, break it down for parts. As long as you keep your instructions, you can easily build it again later. However, I find that MOCing is more fulfilling them just building the sets. Quote
Blazej_Holen Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 That remind me one similar question - what sets from LOTR and or Hobbit line is worth to keep assembled? Orthanc and Bag End doesent count because they are marvelous.. Quote
AFOLguy1970 Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I have kept Bag End, Orthanc, and Helm's Deep together so far. Quote
Blazej_Holen Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I kept all of them (dont have Shelob attacks, Goblin King Battle, Orc Forge, Barrel escape and Wizards Duel) Quote
Blakstone Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I have kept Bag End, Orthanc, and Helm's Deep together so far. These. I also have the Pirate Ship Ambush together but that is because I don't see a better use for the ship hull right now. Quote
Steph 104th Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Break it and should you one day regret it keep the instructions. I keep all my instructins in a drawer, when I last weighed it, it was 10kg's Quote
TheLegoDr Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Tear it apart. Tear it all apart! mwah-ha-ha... Or don't. I struggled with tearing a lot of buildings apart, but then I used the pieces for MOCing and it has been fun. But now trying to find all of the pieces to rebuild them is struggling, since I still have some of the MOCs together..grr. It's a lose-lose situation. Always need more pieces. Always need more display sets. Quote
mccoyed Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I never keep a MOC or official set built for more than a month or two. The downside of displays are space requirements and dust collection, but some people don't mind. For me it's more about always wanting at those bricks to make my own stuff. I've said I would rebuild all our Monster Fighters sets for Halloween this year but I probably won't. Will probably do MOCs instead! Quote
Scaevola Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 I completely dismantled mine a few days after my build and must say it was a good decision. So many olive colored slopes and rock pieces Quote
Vader X Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 The greatest thing about Lego is what you fear? Tear it down don't look back... Keep the instructions as many have suggested IF you actually do rebuild it in the future. Quote
Meiko Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 As long as you keep the instructions in case you want to rebuild it, go ahead! Also, topic 99999. :O Quote
kabel Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 I've come to a stage where I don't even bother putting the sets together anymore but put the bricks right into the mocing process. I keep the instructions though ... Quote
mechamike Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 I try to build sets, but some goes straight into the sorting bin for me aswell..Orc forge was one of them.. (I still have one in box for a rainy day but chanses are pretty high that its going into the bin pretty soon aswell) On topic.. I think You should break it down, its a god parts pack in all..the only set i kept intact so far in the LoTHR /Hobbit line) is Bag End.. but Im serously thinking of MOD'ing it UCS sets and modular houses are nice for display, other sets are screaming to be modded or taken apart! Quote
SMC Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) My plan is keep everything together until I have the last hobbit/LOTR set then take a picture or two and then start to break down over time until only the best are left. I really like orc forge, I would definitely want it up more than a month and it will be one of the last to go. Edited September 9, 2014 by SMC Quote
MAB Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 If you have Orthanc, then the Orc Forge looks really good displayed below it. Especially if you have a glass shelf. Quote
Simon_S Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Break down every single set you still have complete and you'll have way more pieces to build MOCs. Quote
Balthazar Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Destroy it, man! Build it one more time won`t be very hard. Quote
SMC Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 everyone says you can build it again but if you make a large MOC it takes some time getting those parts back sorted Quote
fhomess Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew! Quote
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