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Slightly off topic -

Our daughter is getting very keen at Lego (hooray!). She's not going to be going for the halo sets that I look upon with green eyes in this thread, but I'm sure we'll get there! Some of the small Lego classic sets are providing a lot of entertainment and the Lego friends sets are quite involved to build. We also have a soon to be mobile 9 month old brother which will add to the excitement and frustration I'm sure. I wonder if I could take the advice of seasoned Lego pro's on a couple of things?

1. Are there any good solutions for part-assembled kits or works in progress to clear away things quickly and avoid cross contamination of kits? Also to avoid pieces being ingested by the toddler!
2. We don't have unlimited display space for sets - what do you do with the sets that you can't display? Re-package them into individual boxes (would be nice to get rid of the boxes TBH), or consolidate and let imagination take over? I remember having massive lego bins when I was younger which was great but also time consuming trying to find that single important part!
3. Instructions - we're going to ring bind them. Anything else to consider here?

Any other tips for budding Lego enthusiasts are most welcome! Thanks!
 
AndrewNR said:
Bowser @ £130 is tempting. Anyone have it?
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@2800 pieces, for £130 it's a bargain.

Had a play with one in my lego store on launch. It's large, good fun but ultimately you really need to love the Mario genre and want a giant lego Bowser action figure/display piece.

Same principle with the lego Optimus Prime etc. They are made really as display pieces so you need the right display space.

However at £130 it's still a good investment if keeping sealed, no doubt once out of production in a couple of years along with inflation it will easily fetch full rrp+ so easy ££.
 
Scrutinize said:
@2800 pieces, for £130 it's a bargain.

Had a play with one in my lego store on launch. It's large, good fun but ultimately you really need to love the Mario genre and want a giant lego Bowser action figure/display piece.

Same principle with the lego Optimus Prime etc. They are made really as display pieces so you need the right display space.

However at £130 it's still a good investment if keeping sealed, no doubt once out of production in a couple of years along with inflation it will easily fetch full rrp+ so easy ££.
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My 7 year old daughter really loves Bowser, but the thought of her with this set makes me a bit nervous. Tempted to build it with her then strictly inform her not to touch lol
 
tom_nieto said:
Slightly off topic -

Our daughter is getting very keen at Lego (hooray!). She's not going to be going for the halo sets that I look upon with green eyes in this thread, but I'm sure we'll get there! Some of the small Lego classic sets are providing a lot of entertainment and the Lego friends sets are quite involved to build. We also have a soon to be mobile 9 month old brother which will add to the excitement and frustration I'm sure. I wonder if I could take the advice of seasoned Lego pro's on a couple of things?

1. Are there any good solutions for part-assembled kits or works in progress to clear away things quickly and avoid cross contamination of kits? Also to avoid pieces being ingested by the toddler!
2. We don't have unlimited display space for sets - what do you do with the sets that you can't display? Re-package them into individual boxes (would be nice to get rid of the boxes TBH), or consolidate and let imagination take over? I remember having massive lego bins when I was younger which was great but also time consuming trying to find that single important part!
3. Instructions - we're going to ring bind them. Anything else to consider here?

Any other tips for budding Lego enthusiasts are most welcome! Thanks!
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Hi Tom

I tend to flatten the boxes to reduce space.
With regard to instructions Lego also has a Lego Builder App where yu can add the set number and it will bring up the instructions. I find this great when building with my kids as I can read the instructions on the tablet whilst they read the booklet so I can help them as they go if needed but not be looking over their shoulder.
I tend to use zip lock bags to store partially broken down sets which lets me label them and keep them safe.
 
tom_nieto said:
Slightly off topic -

Our daughter is getting very keen at Lego (hooray!). She's not going to be going for the halo sets that I look upon with green eyes in this thread, but I'm sure we'll get there! Some of the small Lego classic sets are providing a lot of entertainment and the Lego friends sets are quite involved to build. We also have a soon to be mobile 9 month old brother which will add to the excitement and frustration I'm sure. I wonder if I could take the advice of seasoned Lego pro's on a couple of things?

1. Are there any good solutions for part-assembled kits or works in progress to clear away things quickly and avoid cross contamination of kits? Also to avoid pieces being ingested by the toddler!
2. We don't have unlimited display space for sets - what do you do with the sets that you can't display? Re-package them into individual boxes (would be nice to get rid of the boxes TBH), or consolidate and let imagination take over? I remember having massive lego bins when I was younger which was great but also time consuming trying to find that single important part!
3. Instructions - we're going to ring bind them. Anything else to consider here?

Any other tips for budding Lego enthusiasts are most welcome! Thanks!
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Those compartment boxes are better than a big box- especially useful for specific, dinky technics pieces. You can get those boxes dead cheap.
 
Table football already 30% off so now £150 from lego directly.

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Build this playable LEGO® Ideas brick-built recreation of a retro Table Football game and share your love of football with family and friends
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I can see this dropping sub £100 once it ends up at mass retail.

Or you can buy a good quality full size real one from £80 or smaller sized table top one from £20 from various places.

Re the Porsche options.

I have the Expert 911 turbo/targa, paid c£130 from lego store with a good gwp freebie before price hikes this year.

Most enjoyable build I've done since Pirates of Barracuda Bay. Looks great on display too.

I don't do technic lego so avaoid those ones. Usually only minifig scale but the Porsche is one of my exceptions.
 
TheSwede said:
Does anyone here own the Harry Potter Collectors Edition (the Owl) Lego number 76391 ?? I'm wondering what you thinking of it as a build and display object ??
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Is a lovely set. Apart from the scarf! (looks ugly)


I love my house plants. But downstairs toilet has no natural light. Added some of the lego botanical.

Just finished the orchid. Which I'll get a shelf for.

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Looks like most of the 'retiring soon' sets are now out of stock on lego. And most now also out of stock at 3rd parties.


I have no idea if I'll keep my ISD and land rover. But got them in case.
 
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