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Alright, I'm selling likes! I've already bought some raffle tickets, but just for fun, for every "like" this post gets from members who joined before the time of this posting, I'll spend an equal amount on more tickets, up to $250. If it gets beyond that, I'll figure out how much more I'll spend. Let's set a like record!

Speaking for myself as a guy from the Netherlands interested in architecture and looking at New York city, it's in the same league as Trump tower, Flatiron building and Rockefeller center. Of course we Europeans know Chrysler building, One World Trade Center, Empire State building and Statue of Liberty better. United Nations headquarters is an important building from an architectural point of view, being an early (massive) example of modernism. Originally designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the same architect who co-did the ground plan and government buildings of Brasilia (Brasil's capital), thus linking it to South American Lego architecture fans. Niemeyers plans were amended in close collaboration with Le Corbusier (famous Swiss architect), thus linking this Lego set to European Lego architecture fans as well. Le Corbusier also designed Villa Savoye by the way. More info: - Oscar Niemeyer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Niemeyer - Le Corbusier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Corbusier - United Nations building: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headquarters_of_the_United_Nations - Brasilia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bras%C3%ADlia

Hey, we should create a thread for news like this!

Can we please stop posting box conditions? No one cares, and it's not Tumbler-specific. Every day I see there's a new page in this thread, but when I skim through it, it's just: My box sucks. [Picture] Yep, that box sucks. Mine weren't so bad. [Picture] Walmart shipping sucks. Ugh, all of my boxes suck. [Quote: Ugh all of my boxes suck.] Better than mine—look. [Picture] Target shipping sucks. Does this box suck enough that I should return it? [Picture] [Quote: Does this box suck enough that I should return it?] Nope. [Quote: [Quote: Does this box suck enough that I should return it?] Nope.] Yup. Amazon shipping sucks. Amazon shipping sucks. Mods, please delete double-post. My boxes didn't suck! Yay!

For as long as I can remember, people have been puzzled by my interest in many things that were “for boys”, and I have been equally puzzled by why toys have a gender at all. As much as I am genetically and physically female, I have never been one to adhere to the likes and behaviors deemed appropriate to my gender. I am a builder and a creator. Both of my parents worked as computer engineers (although I used to think they worked on a train), so my brain and its nurturing were focused heavily on math and science. As a child, I liked toys that were fun to me, and I am thankful that my parents never tried to limit my curiosity and affinity based upon some societal norm. I loved jigsaw puzzles and my father’s vintage erector set, and I built elaborate homes for all of my Barbie dolls using blocks and bricks. I had a little bit of everything (partially because I grew up affluent and spoiled), but if I had to pick a favorite toy, it would be Lego. Sometimes, I did wonder why their were so few girls in my favorite Lego sets, but it never swayed my feelings I never expected to be a minority. I grew up white as can be in white suburbia, in a nice town, in a great school system getting average grades. I loved blocks, and ponies, and riding my bike. Nothing about my childhood seemed anything other than typical. It wasn't until college that my being female made me feel any different. I majored in Accounting and minored in Comp Sci at a liberal arts college with a 75% female student body. My business classes were 75% male and I was the only female in a class of 30 in my minor. Growing up, I never heard anyone say “you can’t do that because you're a girl”, so I never felt that way, but it was still a bit odd to be surrounded by men while exploring MY interests. My Lego collection (mostly Pirates, Castle and City) had a similar affliction. Though I did delight at the nuance of the rare female pirate, I never let a silly thing such as whether or not my toys were intended for girls or boys determine what I really liked. I viewed my education and intended career with the same carefree attitude, although I still remember my one female accounting professor enlightening me to the fact that only 10% of CPAs are women. Years passed. I finished school. I got a job. I got married. I started a family. I quit working 3 days before the birth of my 4th and final female child (my poor husband is plagued with daughters). At that point, I started to notice all the ways in which I am a minority. As an SAHM, I am part of only 24% of US mothers. The majority work at least part-time. I have more kids than the national average, and as a result, a minuscule net worth. The most important way that I am a minority, is because of my intelligence. According to SAT and GRE scores, I am ranked in the highest 5% of the population (among those who have taken these tests). Needless to say, after the first year at home, I got bored. Hence, I came out of my dark ages, just as my oldest decided she NEEDED the full line of Harry Potter Lego. I never much cared that Lego was "for boys". I just really liked the product. My girls and I are Lego maniacs, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Close to a year ago, I registered on BrickPicker. I read the forums, but didn't start posting until a few months ago. I had no idea I had so much to say. It was refreshing to chat with “adults”. As an AFOL, I really liked finding a place to share my thoughts instead of monopolizing the time of my local Lego Store employees. As an AFFOL (the first F stands for female), I started to notice just how very male the Lego reseller market is. As with most things, it doesn't really matter to me, but I do find it a point to ponder. I look forward to sharing with you as I explore the impact of gender on Lego sales and marketing. View full blog article

4002015 for 150 for personal build

If you haven't seen the Sea Cow in person, you really can't appreciate it. It's one of the most unique sets ever designed and its HUGE .

2014 SW sets are long gone from store shelves (and now on my shelves). In the US, AT-AT is in the lead out of the gate but the difference is still under $20. long term both will do well. i have my bases covered.

Well finally realized I wasn't going to spend over $2,000 on a MISB 10182 CC just to pop the seals to build it so I broke down and got one used in a CL deal all 3 for $1200. Not bricklinked with instructions in great shape. I can finally see what people are talking about when they say you can only tell the difference in the dark red roof slopes in person. Thanks to @Diablo for his help in verification and @sauromosis who is going to clean the sets for me

21014 VILLA SAVOYE for 119€ and thats my firs sell!!!! im so happy

There doesn't need to be high demand for prices to rise if supply is very low. Besides, what's the expectation? If it hits Zombie level performance, it would plateau around $550-600. Most would consider that a more than acceptable yield. Also calling it a "pirate mashup" is missing the true essence of The Sea Cow - it's a whimsical story book ship that oozes creativity, detail and fun. The Sea Cow has excellent minifigures that include the exclusive QueasyKitty and micro scale Metalbeard. And let's face it - Lego is light on these types of exclusives. For one Sea Cow, there are twenty Star Wars UCS models, ten modulars and five vehicles to choose from. Perhaps that's another reason people are drawn to it - there's an over saturation of "true to life" models, and this one breaks the mold. It's a counterculture set that appeals to the Wyldstyles instead of just the Emmets.

Thank you so much for this essential information. I can't wait to see more pictures and rating of your boxes.

Not surprised. LEGO love sharks almost as much as helicopters

This is exactly right. As a collector, I like to have a variety of things on display. It's nice to have the star wars ships and city stuff and whatnot, but having something like the Sea Cow brings a little flair to it. Actually when people see my collection their eyes are usually drawn to it first because it stands out so much. HH is the same way.

Benny says, "Avoid avoid AVOID!"

Because emazers didn't tell you to

Exactly. Sea Cow, Ewok Village, Fairground Mixer, Ferris Wheel, Sydney Opera House, Ninjago Temple, (EEE) before it retired. Every time a set gets a mixed reaction from the horde, I get a little more interested in picking one up. As a relatively small player, I can't compete with the guy who has a massive stockroom full of tumblers, modulars, and red 5s. Plus, if a set doesn't take off too quickly like the AA or not at all like the Kingdoms Joust, I'm not totally overexposed.

It is the 2016 version of Town Hall (ugliest modular, boring build, etc etc)

3 weeks ago: ugliest pirate ship never, its a dud, TLM sucked, it had no screen time. Its a loser! If you buy it your dumb. Today: I'm sooooo glad I bought some! Awesome steampunk pirate ship! Skies the limit for this one! TLM rocks!!!!!

I do not think that such a thread is a very good idea.

We are at 97 likes/$97 Donation. Let's make it $250.00!! Go to page 10 and LIKE!

Yeah, I have that issue with this set too. On the upside it represents great value for money as the buyer will need at least 6 hours build time to align all the antenna exactly straight.

Really!? Do you also remember where I left my car keys?

^ I am pretty sure Yinchuan's post was meant to be sarcasm. He's certainly well aware of the WIHFALET thread. Just look at his avatar pic... it says it all.

Another example why buying what u like is a bad advice that gets repeatidley mentioned on the forums . note : what u like doesn't equate what u think has potential .

Lol, I don't see why people see this has ugly. I mean, I had many pirate ships, and this one is very impressive side by side. details on it etc. its an awsome set oh and yes my boy was litteraly WOW, and didn't have this expression with the queen marie and others

...and you can get married on it.

I'm just waiting for gregpj to jump on here calling me a wanker.

That's why you develop your own, objective strategy, based on what you deem important, as you learn from your past experience, with some input from others and then you need to stick to it. This stuff in my mind is a marathon. I have been collecting/investing/buying/selling and simply observing the Lego company and the market for 10+ years and have not bought into buying at the tail end of a production run. And yes, I have lost out on some sets that I expected to not do well but for the most part I've done well. Get a plan based on good objectives, and stick to it.

I am so glad I went against what I wanted to do and relied on a friend here who said buy it

As stated many times on these forums, the Sea Cow was either a hit or sh*t. It seems to be a hit and its rapid growth shows the market is still strong. While other investments are tanking, this is a great example of why LEGO investing is still worthwhile if you pick the right sets.

Passed the Lego discovery centre and to my complete surprise there were 2 Red-5s for rrp. Grabbed them both. As I was purchasing them somebody was phoning up to see whether they had any left, and I got the last ones. Missed out on them before, so result there!

I'll post this one as well seeing as though its from the same guy. Never seen Lego used in quite this way, really

Just bough harry potter sets for 40CDN, i am so lucky AGAIN.... two- three weeks ago found 8285 for 40$.. and stuff like this for 40$... used of course.. but still harry potter sets for 40$: 4767-4757-4756-4714

The new boxes have been out for quite some time now.

But choose wisely, for while the true Lego will bring you life, the false Lego will take it from you.

4 x batpod/Tumbler wheels $84. Ride the wave baby!!!

Flipping them already? *facepalm*

Get a room!

Or TRU????

Fair to middling, keep your fingers to the ground here.

I think anyone that is going to pay 2x MSRP or more probably knows what it is supposed to look like

sellers are no match for the mind prowess of the thumb. I have to be careful when interacting with Pseudoty , by the end of the conversation I'm selling him stuff for half off... at least its not this...

I think that what the kids are into is somewhat based on what we, as parents, push them into. When older daughter was born, I determined to try to get her into my stuff, but to support my kids in whatever they liked. I got her into Super Heroes early enough on that I figured it would stick. We had the Mickey Mouse characters and the Winnie the Pooh characters. But suddenly, Sofia the First came along and she was overthrowing her Super Heroes for princesses, which also graduated into fairies. I couldn't get her to watch Star Wars at all. My Second daughter seemed to be following the same mold. So, I bought them pretty princess stuff and Tinkerbell and her friends. Then Star Wars Rebels came along, and purely without my prompting, they both wanted to see that. I have since inundated them with Star Wars. Now they have a weird mix of Minidolls and Minifigures.They sometimes interact but are usually segregated. Sometimes the eldest tries to make one of the minidolls into Princess Leia. It will be interesting to me to see what they gravitate towards if I give them unfettered access to anything in the LEGO store. Although last time I argued with the 6 year old about how she's too old for Duplo for a long time.

Hades hound. Cerberus.

NEW SETS ADDED!!!! I added another bundle...A FRIENDS Bundle and a 21110 Research Institute. A very generous member, auntiemamel, donated a lot of the sets. I would like to thank her!!!

I just want people to see I am new and donated, so people who have been here for some time have no excuse.

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