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Ladies and gentlemen, I have stepped into a Exciter style time warp, and returned to tell the tale...

Are you sure that is the word that you intended? I've had my two shots as well as a booster. However, *I* made the choice to do that. I feel strongly that mandates are Constitutionally illegal and shut-downs did much more to hurt the country than help it. Lumping flat-earthers, anti-vaxers and those against abortion is silly, simplistic and downright wrong. As for "News For Profit," that's every single news service. Not a one is non-profit. And before you yell PBS, its government supported (with our tax dollars,) therefore sponsored. Everyone yells "Follow the science." But the ones yelling that do everything but. I am a Libertarian and I look at Trump with a critical eye. But this banana that we have in the White House now has no clue, no plan. He keeps guys like Fauci on that is both an admitted liar and also accused of much higher misdeeds. The very moment that he was discovered to have connections to Wuhan, he should have been fired. And I am supposed to respect the WHO that kowtows to China and treats Taiwan with such disrespect? COVID is a ****-show, made that way by politicians. It's been a world-wide power grab since day 1, used for political purposes and in direct opposition to the welfare of the public and society at large. Yes, I'll get my shot because I am 60 and want one. But I support anyone's opposition to getting one. If the vaccine was the wonder jab that they claim, that shouldn't make a big difference. Just as someone not taking a flu shot shouldn't affect me when I've had mine. And you can shove that mask squarely up your rectal cavity. Especially if you are going to pull your mask down to your chin so that you can cuss me for not having one on.

I had a Covid Xmas, currently relying on an oxygen machine or else my blood oxygen % drops to 75-80 fast. My common colds turn to lung infections, so I should've seen this "covid pneumonia" coming and it's probably not typical for the 99% that recover. I kinda wish this thread would get locked as I'm fighting to post in it constantly (and now caved). Also, I like and respect people so much more the less I know about them, and this is showing a lot of people's ugly sides. Understandably so, I can't think of anything that's been so divisive, especially between friends and family we all thought we knew so well. There's so many variables in this, it's hard to have one direct argument. Religion plays a factor for many, trust in science/doctors, having/lacking common sense. For instance, if you believe that masks are a false sense of security, than a picture of Fauci with a mask down shouldn't really matter because it's not doing much anyway. The problem in those pictures is the constant lack of "practice what you preach" (Fauci, Newsom, Pelosi, etc), not the science or environmental variables in the scene. These debates don't work well when one is focused on science and the other is focused on principles. BioNTech CEO stated triple-vaccinated will still spread omicron and isn't enough. You can do your hardest to play along, get your shots, get your boosters, show your proof, and then enter a stadium or some place and are still told to wear a mask. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. I know we're all struggling with this, but let's stick together people. It's the best community out there.

View from the recliner in my man cave. Sounds a little weird but this is one of the AT-ATs best angles. You really get a sense of scale and awesomeness 😎

maybe put your alexa on the door step and set this on repeat:

That's about as much of a narrow-minded attitude of any bigot anywhere. Just curious, and I mean this as no insult, but how old are you? I'm guessing under 30, a product of the agenda-driven conditioning of our public schools. Again, no insult intended but, the young always know what is right for everyone. They have every answer to fix the world's ills. And frankly, pretty insulting when suggesting it with their air of superiority. Please, what is your age? As stated earlier, I'm 60.

The pic was from summer 2020 so everything you said does not apply to the pic. You need to get news from any other source from wherever you are getting it now. Find a video of him taking off his mask once cameras are off him. There were at least 5 different instances and many of Kamala doing the same or putting in on just for the camera. He’s always wrong and always contradicts himself yet we should follow what he says. Lol. Can’t wait till he tells you to stick your head up someone’s ass. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That black card promo actually worked out well for me in the end. Sold that card for $140 and the minifig for $200. Looked bad a first but worked out in the end.

I double-dare Lego to try that again!

If this is not just regional to China and is the only GWP then it is another example of the Lego designers either not realizing they are not as important to most of us as they think they are (a hotel key card with the set designers name on it), or not understanding that we want brick built stuff not blankets, tin signs and vip cards. Perhaps there will be some other benefits with the card.

I could get my popcorn and just watch…..but screw that, I’m going to buy some lego somewhere

The return rate on Lego shipped without box must be high. You would think retailers learn and stop doing that. That's $1000 of Lego plus round shipping going to waste.

The card allows one access to a certain hotel in California, where once checked in one can never leave. Adjoining room access with Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Remember. The H is O Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No, I think it's meant to buy multiple copies and connect them, like this: source: https://www.brickfanatics.com/multiple-21331-sonic-the-hedgehog-combined/

Just a black Technic pin inside???

Finally got around to building the Blacksmith Shop I scored for 30% off a few months. I have to say that this was a very enjoyable build and will stay in my collection. The light brick gimmick is actually really cool.

lol - you mean a re-ban. bricklectic smooth talked out of their previous ban. all my orders go straight to no. before i was permabanned by target, i used to think they liked abusing me as a reseller customer with all the fluorexcent F.U. barcode stickers and constant crap damaged sets. its nice to know i'm not special.

thanks. good points. maybe ill return my gbh and rebuy before i risk this

so i have another 10 baraccudas coming tomorrow - based on the tracking numbers, 1 per set, it appears it will be more of the same. Fedex generally just dumps on my front porch and doesnt ring bell. Is there a way for me to refuse delivery on them proactively?

Congrats! Great set! Still remember finding at least 12 at Kmart for $11. Glory days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just be thankful you aren't trying to move into or out of New York City. It's actually worse. I still remember the NY DMV person rejecting our marriage certificate from MO as valid identification because it wasn't signed by the justice of peace. MO doesn't require a justice of the peace to sign it. A duly ordained pastor is authorized to sign it. She said "no." We asked to speak with a supervisor and she simply turned and walked away from us at a snails pace. I didn't know anyone could actually walk that slow. NY DL was the last thing my wife was able to get (required three separate trips to the DMV, each trip was a minimum of 3 hours) as she changed her last name at the same time as moving to NY. So glad we no longer live in NY. Safe travels and I pray your paperwork and move goes well.

Didn’t buy, but gifted the Home Alone set by my mom as a family present. The wife, kids and I started it today. Luckily my mom picked it up when it first came out. What was really funny tho is that I had clue what it was. And when the family started opening it, I jokingly said “oh that box is just the right size for the Home Alone house.” Got the evil eye from the wife and did the Han Solo “it’s not my fault!”

What is wrong with what Fauci is doing here (apart from wearing a cloth facemask, those should not be allowed anymore as they were really just a stopgap solution when proper masks were not available)? - He is with people he knows, distanced from strangers - He is fully vaccinated, and based on the fact that he has lowered his mask, his companions are most likely vaccinated too and he knows that. - Even though he and his companions are fully vaccinated, they still wear masks for when they are around others (either larger groups or potentially unvaccinated people). - This is an outdoor situation, not a small enclosed space The big problem is not Fauci relaxing his mask under these circumstances, the problem is the scores of people who, as soon as mask wearing became "optional but recommended" for fully vaccinated people, took to not wearing masks in public and going to gatherings even though they were not (fully) vaccinated. I'm sure that covers 30-40% of the people you meet out in stores, at least in my neck of the woods.

Well said. All politicians including trump are in it for themselves as are many doctors and “scientists”. The amount of funding these people get for their one way studies is ridiculous. With a background in “science” you can make any data adjust to your liking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have the Jade Green card 4k buy in. Only cost me about 2200k after the price rise. I get the 3%, 10%apr paid weekly, and Netflix and Spotify reimbursed in CRO. My plan is to stockpile as much as possible with the cash back and other benefits which are earned and placed in the defi wallet for a 13% apr. Maybe it will work maybe not. We shall see. Its seems like a more conservative play which is why I'm going this route in the crypto space.

15 years at target and she’s killed prob 50k in Lego in a week… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://www.businessinsider.com/yankee-candle-no-smell-amazon-reviews-omicron-covid-surge-2021-12

business smart - this is a lego investing site first. plenty of other fan sites who loathe those who profit from other's want-what-they-can't-have. the pathetic GWP will have zero impact on this set going oos on day1. did you ever wonder why all the large UCS usually mysteriously go oos on double VIP days and then magically are back once that ends? TLG are not dumb though they could upgrade their IT. agree that it will be worth waiting for some kind of discount though haven't seen many discounts on these early on during their life. bring back nico. or maybe zavvi.

Book smart or street smart?! \ha jk IMO Pretty big swing and miss here from a collector stand point. They could have had everyone rushing to buy on day 1 with a nice brick built promo. Now, majority of folks will be waiting for discounts...

More pics here: https://www.brickfinder.net/2021/12/29/lego-boutique-hotel-gift-purchase-discovered/?fbclid=IwAR1qGurRkaW1EuRFdDuTuN05PD80YZfALpO_h3Z3t-Iq4Pvt-bil_8W6DAg

A what? I really hope that's not true. I'm ready to buy the new Modular Building on Day-1, but need a GWP. Otherwise I will just wait to get it from Amazon or Costco at discount.

I get all that. But aren't we past the point of trying to stop the spread of this? There has been ample time/opportunity for vaccinations. I'm not implying if you are sick, you shouldn't stay home. That's just common courtesy. The media is attempting another scare tactic with Omicron, but it's basically the sniffles. Delta is quite a bit more dangerous in the un-vaccinated, and those are still the large majority of hospital cases.

You can still pass it on. The vaccine doesn't really prevent covid. It mainly prevents hospitalizations and bad effects.

My thoughts if you are fully vaccinated, why get tested?

basically guaranteed a dented box from any on top shelves

1125 pieces according to the box and $70 https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/sonic-the-hedgehog-green-hill-zone-21331

Hit up local LEGO Store. Grabbed 3 London Buses which WERE there last week (I think they had 6 at that time) and 2 Disney Train Stations which were NOT there last week. 20% off. I was actually hoping to grab a Roller Coaster at 20% off, but those were gone. Quite a few Upside Down's and Croc Locos at MSRP in stock. They told me they were aggressively hoping to make room for the new 2022 sets. We'll see if that leads to more markdowns in a relatively short amount of time.

I’d swear if this was two years ago, someone would be saying the same thing about the guy in charge. Our guy good, their guy bad. It’s exhausting.

I'm no fan of Biden, but this is despicable. Some people show no respect to the presidency anymore. We should not be cursing out the President, our duly elected leader, despite whatever your feelings are for him. How are we as a country supposed to come together and accomplish things if half the country is cursing out the Commander in Chief? Truly sad.

I finished rebuilding 10255 Assembly Square this morning. I ended up completing 8 modulars and the Lantern Festival in Mils. Only 6 modulars plus extras to go next year. I hope to run Christmas lights through the town next year, but between life, a second child, and the fact I didn't even get to build the Christmas sets this year, I doubt it happens. Merry Christmas everybody. Yay LEGO!

Re-brickable has some really nice MOCs just using the Porsche set:

We should all take the survey and mark not interested/would never buy on all the questions.

Red cell should give us the reseller scum discount and we can hire him

List for lowest BIN new price. I've sold plenty bashed boxes and not seen any dramatic difference in price. If box is very bashed up, open box and sell as opened box sealed bags. Some buyers that want to build the set prefer this as it confirms box contents.

And if the box is trashed - better off selling it without the box (and saving some on shipping).

Prob 10% less than one with a good box.

Someone who has enough money that they can throw 8k at a random shitcoin without blinking an eye.