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Hi Guys, Here's a MOD I did on 31026. Most talk about this set is it's size and lack of it. But it's actually quite versatile. I noticed that buying multiple copies of this set is one way to go on expanding it but I decided to work with one set and multiple pick-a-brick sessions. It was a fun process. I like this set and so does my kid, he just has a modular version of it now. Hope you guys like it.

All stated below in one lowly BP'er's opinion, but... The SOP shares this with TH: It is big. It is expensive. It has been a slow seller. And, for retail shelf space and retail storage space prerequisites, this thing is a monster. Also, think about the appeal of the set; it doesn't take much to appreciate the aesthetic beauty of the Tower Bridge, Taj Mahal, etc. Imagine Lego putting out a Seven Wonders of the World set, Roman Colliseum, etc.- with true universal appeal. Big pieces and prices would not stall many from purchasing, were they serious admirers of those relics (of which there are many). The SOP isn't at that level. I would rather have a 4,000+ piece 7-Eleven, Slurpee machine and all, than this set. Last week while at the Pick-a-Brick counter of my local Lego store, I blind-folded myself and grabbed seventeen handfuls of beige and white brick pieces. Using just these blocks, I was able to replicate the Lego SOP with a statistically-significant 93.567% accuracy equivalent (P value of <.05). Should TLG have wished to honor the fine country of Australia, they should have (I have said it before and will say it again), done a UCS Kylie Minogue. But who cares about the aesthetic/artistic appeal of one Lego collector? Would this piece adorn my Lego display section? No. Will it be included in my investment portfolio? Yes. Like the TH, the more elusive the set disappearing, the more lowly the QTY stocked by fellow investors, the more iconic the set (regardless of its artistic monotony from one collector's perspective), the greater the likelihood of post-EOL appreciation. This set will always have an interested audience to some degree. When Harry Potter hype fades, and when no one really cares about Lord Business's lair in many, many years, there will always be some Aussie or tourist who saw Crocodile Dundee Live at the SOP and must have this set. It is an extremely significant historic building. There will be a long-lasting demand for it. And thus, it will be allotted its appropriate space in my Lego investing portfolio.

Hi, I added this biggest modular set to my collection and also this is the biggest building stop motion I ever made. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o946y_SLJ9g

I feel like I'm in the "Land of Confusion".

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Birds-21301 You might have to click the View Larger button to see the image. Better than I expected, but I'll probably pass except for a personal collection.

Oh, the mockery! Ordered 10 RIs the other day from TRU. shipped in two packages: 5 and 5 (presumably). One did have 5 RIs The other had this. Serioulsy TRU? some wise-butt was doing the packing? And now selling the other 5 RIs at TRU parking lot?

Don't forget to block the buyer.

anytime a Genesis reference is used it has to get a like!

60 RR polys on eBay I have 45 left to go and I can buy a GG with the profits.

Plastic Kylie Minogue? Done.

Half of the Townhall thread

I love the birds. Love it. Huge winner. TBBT...not. Sorry. Don't care. There are so many better options. Doctor Who is one.

Noticed something interesting and thought i'd share it. Town hall looks like the BIG winner lately over the likes of say, Grand Emporium since Town Hall is $330 on Amazon and GE is just 250, but remember that GE cost 50 less. I ran a quick calculation over 4 of the recently disappeared sets, against a $3200 investment (i corrected for the investment differences after profits) and the Town Hall is actually only 4th best of the bunch. In fact, its only beating out R2D2, and many folks aren't even convinced that one is done. Haunted House is currently king based on Amazon prices as of right now. Cost Qty Spent Price Total Grand Emporium $ 150 21 $ 3,150 $ 250 $ 5,250 +50 = $5,300 Town Hall $ 200 16 $ 3,200 $ 330 $ 5,280 = $5,280 R2D2 $ 180 18 $ 3,240 $ 280 $ 5,040 -40 = $5,000 Haunted House $ 180 18 $ 3,240 $ 365 $ 6,570 -40 = $6,530 SSD $ 400 8 $ 3,200 $ 785 $ 6,280 = $6,280

...no, thanks.

Raised the Prices in Series 1 Mixels. Didn't take long for confirmation that it was a good decision.

Is that the same source that you buy your hallucinogens from? LOL

IMO the only problem of Sydney Opera House is that the Tower Bridge is still available. TB is almost $100 cheaper and has 1300 more pieces. That is what the average consumer thinks.

I know what's in mine....

Here is a vanilla version of my Google spreadsheet. Please feel free to borrow and use any ideas, and provide feedback if you have any. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11UTvui13wEzrEblD2B-EKgR9F-VF3f7ctT2VoxnbGzQ/edit?usp=sharing

even better, they label both as "introductory price" with the price to go up 24 december! (less than 1% chance stock will last till then!)

Just returned a damaged on to Amazon after receiving a replacement...

This is true, just have to mod the eye up top.

Nice share. Been meaning to post about this myself. i picked up 3 Batman books last Sat. They look awesome and I even like how the little Batman logo progressions are also stamps. Here are a few other cool books available. Best part is these are all Forever stamps.

i bought a couple to pair with my tumblers for sale and for future sales also ...

Welcome indeed. The GTA is a great area with our Lego stores, Discovery Centre, active BP members, local ads...etc. for any Lego fan and/or investor. Go Raptors.

Bought 2 sets of series 1 red mixels 3 sets of series 1 black mixels 3 sets of series 1 yellow mixels

I just had to cancel a transaction on multiple RR polys last week. The two things that bothered me at the time is one the buyer did not respond to my communication. So I was stuck holding them as the price dropped. I had to open a case in order to cancel the transaction and two they were selling multiples of the same item. This is a seller with over 2,500 feedback at 100%. I didn't block the buyer instead i made a lowball offer on a nice retired set they had listed and they accepted.

They did have the Homemaker range in the 70s to be fair, which were clearly aimed at girls. My sister had some, which I used to raid for all the tile pieces they had lol.

I've got a friend Denmark. I am thinking about trying to get a couple of them.

Funny you say that. I somehow have 2 more than my planned projection number but the last couple of weeks I've been thinking I'm glad I do.

Wow! Looks great! I really like this building, and have two of them set aside for personal building. I'm hoping to add them into the Christmas Village at some point. Realy enjoyed your take on the building. Great job.

thats was I paid too. Found 1 at $9 but the other dozen or so were all $19. The one place that had it at $9 had a 4432 Garbage Truck, 60016 Tanker and one of the RV Campers at $9 also. Was very random stuff.

This is an unspeakable tragedy. I retract any commentary ever made regarding a UCS KM. Austrailia: you are due for something; anything new/exciting. A Dingo hasn't eaten anything newsworthy in a long, long time.

no worries everyone.. check page 1 of black friday flyer: http://flyers.walmart.ca/flyers/walmartcanada-specials?sf_any=true&flyer_run_id=20214&type=1&locale=en&store_code=3000#!/flyers/walmartcanada-specials?flyer_run_id=20214 (you might need to check your own city)... it's part of their black friday sale.

I may have to get 2 on release day... One to build and one to keep mint in the box.

My last MMV just got boxed up, $170. Really like this set, too bad not a lot of others see it the same way.

2 VCs at $140 each shipped. Time to raise the price on them.

CARS: Tokyo International Circuit 8679 - $100. I know my TRU has 20 of these still in the back, but if I ask, nobody will be able to find them.

$500 and no figs and I would buy it and will be in line driving 1.5 hours to the store opening day but I'm an avengers nut!

The Tumbler is an UCS, whether it has the designation or not. Neither SSD or the Imperial Shuttle has it. In fact LEGO began to label the new SW exclusives "UCS" again because so many people were referring to them like that. Any unplayable, detailed big vehicle sets are UCS to me, whether LEGO cares to use the label or not. The Tumbler qualifies.

That would be around 340

Use the lot calculator.

Right? Lol still just buying and not selling. The items I'm selling are non lego.

spongebob 3815- $30 still grinding polybags (kids pack/print/ship them) for about $3 profit each, gone from selling a few a week to 4-5 a day steady, they are liking the extra income

#3 made me lol and wake up the wife....got kicked to the couch. Thanks a lot!

It concerns me that the original source for these photos was in China. It wouldn't be the first time counterfeiters have come out with fake figures before the real things even hit stores.

I'm surprised to see the praise after all the Worriz Fire Bike jokes. ha Does look cool though.

I list everything in my Brickfolio. It's another tool in my bag for research. As part of the update I do to my inventory spreadsheet, I delete things out of my Brickfolio once it's sold.

I hate when people do lego YouTube reviews and their fingers and fingernails are nasty. Get a damn manicure before you go showcasing your hands......yuck!!!!!