weakside Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 If minifigures were included in the Mini Modulars, they'd be gigantic in comparison with the rest of the build. You have seen the scale that the modulars are in, right? Obviously not minifigure-scale. Guess I could act out a 'godzilla'/monster scene with one of my swamp monsters haha. I was hoping the set would come with some exclusive regular size minifigs...a sample collection of figs that come with the regular modulars. Pretty sure Lego would increase the price too. Not to be off topic, but any modular experts know if the minifigs that come with regular size modulars are exclusive? Quote
TheOrcKing Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Not to be off topic, but any modular experts know if the minifigs that come with regular size modulars are exclusive?Eh, they aren't particularly exclusive. The compostion of parts for each character is unique to the set but you can find each one's torso, legs, or hair in another set for the most part. Possibly the only thing exclusive with those figures is the fact they use the classic smiley face from way back when and they just don't use that in typical sets anymore. I believe a couple maybe exclusive like the Town Hall's bride torso at least for the time being. Quote
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Eh, they aren't particularly exclusive. The compostion of parts for each character is unique to the set but you can find each one's torso, legs, or hair in another set for the most part. Possibly the only thing exclusive with those figures is the fact they use the classic smiley face from way back when and they just don't use that in typical sets anymore. I believe a couple maybe exclusive like the Town Hall's bride torso at least for the time being. Yeah I was going to say that I think a couple of the pieces like torsos and heads are exclusive or rarely used. But I don't think they carry much weight in a minfigure collecting market. Then again, I am not a minifigure person so maybe I wouldn't know for sure. Quote
Huskers1236 Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 I really like the Mini Mods, only have a couple, but would like to get a couple more. I don't see them NOT making another row when there are enough big brothers to emulate. At that point, the original will pick up a lot of steam. Quote
Grolim Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 I got a little burned on these. Bought a couple last year when I first started getting into investing more seriously and got them off Bricklink for slightly below US retail plus shipping. They weren't available in shops here so thought I might be onto a bit of a quick flip winner. Got them landed for $144 NZ each. Then a week later I notice they had come out here and were $129 retail So I've had them sitting in the closet ever since. I've been considering taking my loss and getting rid of them. Put that capital into something else and then I can always buy them again at the end of next year. I like the set, but not enough to open and build myself. Quote
sadowsk1 Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 I would go full scale. The minis are neat, but if they are only a flash in the pan and don't create more for their other modulars I don't see the collectability. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 Pardon the pun but, we have to "think outside the box" on this one. Quote
TheOrcKing Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 I almost completely forgot about this thread. Well anyway, I added a poll back to it with a couple of extra questions. Have fun and vote away! :D Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 I've decided to take the plunge as I've always like the idea of them a a collector's display set and hence, future value. Another reason is that they are cheaper (RRP) at LEGO Shop at Home than they are on Amazon so not struggling to sell as some people think. I've been buying one every 6 days to get as many mini VW campers as possible. Quote
CNH1974 Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Yup mine arrived yesterday with my 2nd Camper. This set is rarely available for auction on Ebay UK but seems to go for around Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 I've fallen in love with these and just ordered another 2 (separate VIP accounts) to get another 2 VW campers. I'll do the same next week so that I have 5 in total. Since these are "cute" and the first of possibly a new line, I think these could be a dark horse investment wise. At least the votes are going my way. ;-) Quote
yannick29 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Hello, I am surprised that this set does not seem to attract any enthousiasm since it went end of Life. On amazon France, I think bot a single one or almost was sold. I thought people would jump on it as it was retired by surprise. Do you think this set has potential ? Yannick Quote
Ciglione Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Normally you would say it has potential. It is all the modulars but then in mini version. However, I still have some chances to buy some for about 80 euro each. But for whatever reason I do not pull the trigger. Dunno why. 1 Quote
biniou Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 IMHO the question is: what would be the profile of a buyer would like to buy it ? I only think of a modular building fan who would want everything of that line. Like some (incomplete) "summary" of want you own. The modular buildings are cool because of details and minifigs which can go inside. If you throw these two main parts, it becomes non-sense, and the only good point would be that it reminds real modulars, micro-sized. But these are not X-wing or any cool and well knwon vehicule. The only thing that is cool (as an investor) is that the RRP was quite nice. That's my thought. (j'aurais pu Quote
Bernard74 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I do think this set has a lot pf potential and it has shown a rise on prices in the last two months. Yes, it will "only" appeal to modular fans but those are a LOT of people! Right now, the Parisian Restaurant is the most popular set at LEGO Shop at Home. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Brickpicker 1 Quote
Bernard74 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Maybe I should correct this, it has been among the top sellers for a long time. Not sure if you can tell which one is nr. 1. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Brickpicker Quote
Guest davewager78 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 There was someone selling them separately on ebay.co.uk recently. Each one went for about Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 The highest price that one has sold for so far in the UK is Quote
rich79 Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) We have now 9 big modular buildings with the 10th modular coming next year. Does that mean that we get a second mini modulars set with TH, PR, PC, PS and the new one? Edited November 8, 2014 by rich79 Quote
Emodular Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 What do investors of this set think about this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-Mini-City-Grand-Emporium-Fire-Brigade-Green-Grocer-Market-Street-Cafe-Corner-/281774830817 ? 1 Quote
tacsniper Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 What do investors of this set think about this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-Mini-City-Grand-Emporium-Fire-Brigade-Green-Grocer-Market-Street-Cafe-Corner-/281774830817 ? Does that mean the normal size coming soon? Quote
Emodular Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Does that mean the normal size coming soon? After finding this guy's page just now... yes...soon... : https://www.facebook.com/ShopofNinjaBricks Quote
dcdfan Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 After finding this guy's page just now... yes...soon... : https://www.facebook.com/ShopofNinjaBricksI'm amazed there are people buying this stuff. I wouldn't even want any of this er, "stuff" for free... 2 Quote
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