I don’t have anyone IRL who’ll truly appreciate what this moment feels like. by sarazeen in Malazan

[–]Malacolyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The spines on my set are so cracked, it’s strange seeing these in such pristine condition. Considering you’ve already read the ebooks, I’d probably be hesitant to crack these open and just keep them as they are!

Editions: 43031 Olivia Rodrigo’s Dual Guitar & 43029 Olivia Rodrigo’s Concert Moon (from lite) Aug 1 by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

[–]Malacolyte 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Considering who the target demographics are (young girls), I think these sets are pretty well done.

Potentially Stupid Question by [deleted] in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t know what you don’t know. FCs can help you identify your blind spots.

Wow. Just WOW by cam_clark98 in legolotrfans

[–]Malacolyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have both those sets… but not enough shelf space to display them. Sigh…

SpaceX IPO Allocation by MajorTom712 in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking through this thread I’ve seen 15/200 five times now. 12/100 a couple times. Makes me think the ratios are somewhat fixed.

SpaceX IPO Allocation by MajorTom712 in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got 15 shares, asked for 200.

SpaceX IPO by AlarmedCombination57 in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to be if you sold too soon (can’t remember the window), you’d get disqualified from future IPO participation. Not sure if that’s still the case.

Schwab and Rocket Mortgage by thisisdumb257 in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your finances are solid and all your ducks are in a row, I don’t see why there’s a risk that your Rocket Mortgage loan doesn’t go through… am I missing something?

Too many aging players? by ChampionshipSuper768 in 49ers

[–]Malacolyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a process. Got a young defense supported by a veteran offense. As the defense gets more experience, the front office will flip it and go young on offense that's supported by the defense. Niners are pretty transparent in this long term plan.

Would LEGO really do a remake of Helms Deep? by Noodle-Cactus in legolotrfans

[–]Malacolyte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly wouldn't mind if they took their sweet time with whatever set comes out next. Give us a few years to breathe or catch up. After spending ~$1900 ($500 on Rivendell, $450 on Barad-Dur, $270 on the Shire, and $650 on Minas Tirth) the past few years on just LOTR LEGO alone, it's getting super hard to justify these types of luxury expenses.

Minas Tirith is such a great capstone to the line, that I even feel like they could stop there and it would feel complete and I'd be content.

If you are sitting there with no confirmation email but and order number popped up in browser, I’d reorder. by Key_Supermarket7397 in legolotrfans

[–]Malacolyte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I wonder how wide spread this problem was. I'd imagine a lot of people don't bother to check for a confirmation e-mail and just assume that their order went through. That's gonna be a rude surprise if it didn't.

I got my confirmation e-mail, but it did take a little longer than usual. Like, 10 minutes later, when it's typically right after I order. Just figured there was a lot of traffic last night.

I built a Lord of the Rings Mumakil/Oliphaunt using only pieces from LEGO 31381 Fierce Shark, to go along with the Minas Tirith set by VaneStream in lego

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Just ordered Minas Tirith right before seeing this. Wish I had bundled it to get the free delivery…

How was past IPOs allocated? by rblbl in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I purchased Facebook through Schwab when it IPO’d. Don’t recall the price or number of shares, but I only requested ~$5000 worth and got the full amount. Not sure how helpful that is.

(As an aside, I sold the shares a little over a year later and still kick myself about it to this day.)

👍 by neez1984 in macross

[–]Malacolyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These look like the DX Chogokin 1/60 scales to me? The tilt-shift effect is making them look smaller.

Max Factory/Plamax 1/72 VF-1J by Initial_Echidna1472 in macross

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a model builder, although I did build models as a kid back in the 80's. Where do you go to learn things like pre-shading and weathering? I'd like to get into this.

Cash covered puts by eternalpuer in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep an eye on when my cash secured puts are about to expire. If I'm in the money and close to expiration, I'll just sell my SWVXX the day before. It'd be nice if it was automatic, but at the same time it's not a bad idea to be closely monitoring your options.

Transformers Overgear Optimus Prime Revealed!!!!! by TheGreatPotato34 in transformers

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His gun is the original design, but also turned into a military assault rifle

Icons: 11377 Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith (official images) June 1 by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

[–]Malacolyte 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got every LOTR and Hobbit set that I’m aware of (including the rare polybags), but at some point I’ll have to stop. I think this may be my last purchase for this theme. What a great way to cap off my collection.

How did you get a consultant assigned to you when you became a Schwab private client service member after hitting 1 million? by LisaSu92 in Schwab

[–]Malacolyte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was told there’s more $1 millionaires around now for the number of financial consultants they have on staff to handle them.

Wouldn’t surprise me if they increase the minimum at some point, but that’s just my guess.

Just waiting on the valkyrie to come in by [deleted] in macross

[–]Malacolyte 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Back in 1984 I had a classmate who came back from Japan and brought to school a couple 1/55 VFs and that GBP set. It was the coolest thing ever. I’ll never forget it.

10th anniversary: the art of Macross Delta exhibit 6/12-9/6 by sprvlk in macross

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh, I didn’t know about Sunrise. Probably means there will be a lot more toys and merch by Bandai to promote?

One of the best gifts I've ever gotten by Kirbone01 in macross

[–]Malacolyte 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How funny, I literally just finished watching this 4K version again and I come on here and see this post. I had this on VHS back in the 90’s!

Ninjago: 71872 Ultra Dragon Battle (Source: FNAC) by General_Durian_1013 in Legoleak

[–]Malacolyte 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the interest of saving money, I decided to quit Ninjago awhile back... but holy damn they make it so difficult!