10253 - Big Ben

[gregpj]

4 minutes ago, Frank Brickowski said:

Maybe people should just read properly before buying something expensive. I cannot see a dirtbag here, only a lot of potential douchebags.

While I won't turn this into an ethics debate in the BB thread, people should read but they don't and sellers like this are taking advantage of people. For someone so against capitalism I would have expected you to be against deceitful marketing and advertising to get a few cheap sales but I guess not.

[Frank Brickowski]

3 minutes ago, gregpj said:

While I won't turn this into an ethics debate in the BB thread, people should read but they don't and sellers like this are taking advantage of people. For someone so against capitalism I would have expected you to be against deceitful marketing and advertising to get a few cheap sales but I guess not.

I'm not against capitalism, I'm against excessive consumption. Anyone fit enough to own a credit card shoule be able to read properly. For people who are letting others take advantage of them it's always more comfortable making themselves out to be victims instead of calling their mistake by name: Silly.

[gregpj]

Just now, Frank Brickowski said:

I'm not against capitalism, I'm against excessive consumption. Anyone fit enough to own a credit card shoule be able to read properly. For people who are letting others take advantage of them it's always more comfortable making themselves out to be victims instead of calling their mistake by name: Silly.

Hah! That doesn't happen. Anyways, I agree that fools and their money are soon parted and now back to BB.

What a great set.... my only gripe is that it IS so freaking big. I might have to adjust some shelving to accommodate it's height!! Wow, it's massive!!

[lego rules]

3 minutes ago, gregpj said:

What a great set.... my only gripe is that it IS so freaking big. I might have to adjust some shelving to accommodate it's height!! Wow, it's massive!!

Yes, 60cm high will require a shelf to be moved up to accommodate it.

[Val-E]

Liking the PPC. Will make it easier to sell for triple RRP in the future!

[exciter1]

Just now, Val-E said:

Liking the PPC. Will make it easier to sell for triple RRP in the future!

2023

[Sandwich05]

Lego page on Facebook someone asked the question how many £ lego responded £169.99 ! ! A lot less than I thought it would be 

[Val-E]

1 minute ago, exciter1 said:

2023

It´s not even be releasred and you are predicting EOL date? This is as bad as the Tumber thread.

[exciter1]

Just now, Val-E said:

It´s not even be releasred and you are predicting EOL date? This is as bad as the Tumber thread.

You said it, not me.

[Val-E]

that was my quick flip target price - never mentioned reitrement.

[jbacunn]

Has anyone mentioned that this is a remake? Where's the remake police?  

 

 

[Stud-Flipper]

9 minutes ago, jbacunn said:

Has anyone mentioned that this is a remake? Where's the remake police?  

 

[ISO8T0]

12 minutes ago, jbacunn said:

Has anyone mentioned that this is a remake? Where's the remake police?  

 

 

Does this answer your question?

 

[lazuli16]

6 hours ago, Sharkfin182 said:

Ok, so I just have to say I was correct Yesterday when I said this was gonna be $249. Nobody believed me! I know, Brickset was showing $349, but they were wrong. Just pointing out that I was right on this one, even if nobody cares!

you were right....no one cares

I don't normally build the landmark sets, but this one will be the exception. 

Off topic, but I feel so old looking at how much Jamie Berard has aged.  The other day I was looking at the SC (Sopwith Camel for the new guys) designer video and he looks so young.

[gbg108]

Ok, so I just have to say I was correct Yesterday when I said this was gonna be $249. Nobody believed me! I know, Brickset was showing $349, but they were wrong. Just pointing out that I was right on this one, even if nobody cares!

[Alpinemaps]

37 minutes ago, jbacunn said:

Has anyone mentioned that this is a remake? Where's the remake police?  

 

 

Now I want to see the Architecture set built out (to scale) as the Landmark model.

[Val-E]

40 minutes ago, lazuli16 said:

you were right....no one cares

I don't normally build the landmark sets, but this one will be the exception. 

Off topic, but I feel so old looking at how much Jamie Berard has aged.  The other day I was looking at the SC (Sopwith Camel for the new guys) designer video and he looks so young.

Maybe he went hard in Chima investing and had some sleepless nights. Think he was sick that day too - sounded rough.

[Rodeogeorge]

1 hour ago, lazuli16 said:

Off topic, but I feel so old looking at how much Jamie Berard has aged.  The other day I was looking at the SC (Sopwith Camel for the new guys) designer video and he looks so young.

the stress of being a lego designer takes its toll.

[ISO8T0]

more info via The Brick Fan

 

LEGO has officially announced the next direct-to-consumer set with the next landmark-type set with the LEGO Creator Big Ben (10253). Some of you may already saw this leaked out yesterday ahead of the embargo which was very disappointing for those who decided to follow the rules.

Anyways, Big Ben consists of 4,163 pieces and will retail for $249.99 which is a heck of a deal considering how many pieces it has compared to the price. Big Ben will become the 5th largest set that LEGO has produced and the second set this year to make that list with the Ghostbusters Firehouse (75827) being released earlier this year. It is on scale with the Tower Bridge (10214) so if you have that set, you can display it next to each other.

LEGO VIPs will have early access to the set starting on June 15 and to the general public on July 1. Check out the press release and more high-quality images below.

 

 

 

10253 Big Ben
Ages 16+. 4,163 pieces.
US $249.99 – CA $299.99 – DE 219.99€ – UK £169.99 – DK 1999.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Build the world’s best-known clock tower!

Get up close to Big Ben! The clock was first started on May 31st 1859, and Big Ben’s first chime rang from the 96-meter Elizabeth Tower on July 11th of the same year. This over 23” (60cm) high LEGO® interpretation of the iconic structure is a tribute to its engineering and architecture. It features a detailed facade with statues, shields and windows, and a clock tower with 4 adjustable clock dials and a removable roof allowing access to the belfry, plus buildable exterior elements including a sidewalk, lawn and a tree depicting the building’s location. This model makes a great display piece for the home or office.
• Big Ben features a detailed section of the Westminster Palace and the adjoining Elizabeth Tower, 4 detailed clock dials with movable hour and minutes hands, and a sidewalk, tree and grass area depicting the building’s location.
• Remove the top of the tower to access the Big Ben bell.
• Put your LEGO® building skills to the test!
• Special elements include 4 printed clock faces.
• Rare elements include ski poles, flowers and corner plates in molded gold color, and tinted-translucent elements.
• This set includes over 4,000 LEGO® pieces.
• This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 16+.
• Big Ben measures over 23” (60cm) high, 17” (44cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep.

 

 

[exciter1]

22 hours ago, Migration said:

Fun build video...

 

 

This does look like a hand cramper.

[lego rules]

4 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

This does look like a hand cramper.

alcohol will help push through the pain

[Val-E]

Now up on SAH. 220 euros in most EU shops, which is a bargain. 250 in Holland and Belgium.

[Ma-gic]

Now up on SAH. 220 euros in most EU shops, which is a bargain. 250 in Holland and Belgium.

Well, the Dutch always get screwed when come to the pricing. I'll looks to buy it when I'm in those EU countries with 'fairer' pricing

[themoose9]

This does look like a hand cramper.

You could try building lefty for a while...

[John82]

Looks impressive, will look great next to the tower bridge. Great price too, must be making up for the last SW UCS.