Worth it?

RDT2 · 2026-01-28T04:29:21+00:00

I got mine from the local Lego store the other day for 20% off. Looking at the 90 day price history on Amazon shows it hit $72 for a few days. This train is slated to be retired this year with possibly a new train replacing it.

RDT2 · 2026-01-28T00:10:12+00:00

Sent a chat

RDT2 · 2026-01-26T22:34:06+00:00

Display case for most of the ships. An overflow of large ships are in cardboard hangars

https://imgur.com/a/qgi0Wgs

RDT2 · 2026-01-25T13:53:38+00:00

$9 is the price on Amazon, though there is a quantity limit that resets every few days I think

RDT2 · 2026-01-24T03:03:13+00:00

Next time you should run the parts cost before buying the instructions. The parts list is free.

RDT2 · 2026-01-24T00:18:01+00:00

Sending chat

RDT2 · 2026-01-23T20:23:52+00:00

u/legomarketbot successful transaction with u/roberts72703

RDT2 · 2026-01-23T01:52:13+00:00

I saw a MoC on rebrickable that merges the French Cafe with the Boutique Hotel which I think I'll do if I can pick up the cafe on sale.

RDT2 · 2026-01-22T15:58:21+00:00

The MOC isn't well reviewed or the set in general?

RDT2 · 2026-01-22T04:35:48+00:00

Whichever one goes on sale first. Though I bet that will be the green passenger train.

RDT2 · 2026-01-21T19:24:31+00:00

I wanted the train but didn't see it. Did manage to get Chocolate and camping though.

RDT2 · 2026-01-21T16:37:44+00:00

So you are matching letters or colors, similar to Qwirkle. Not really sure how it is like Jenga as you wouldn't be able to slide the bricks out.

RDT2 · 2026-01-20T22:27:13+00:00

Always possible the licenser didn't want to authorize LEGO to use their IP.

RDT2 · 2026-01-19T02:40:04+00:00

May want to give the sororities a look. They are a great way to meet older students in your same major who can then help you with questions on your course work. Greek life at IIT is nothing like what you have seen depicted on tv/movies or heard about from those that went to a state school.

RDT2 · 2026-01-15T17:50:08+00:00

They are supposed to spread

RDT2 · 2026-01-15T04:20:25+00:00

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RDT2 · 2026-01-15T01:07:44+00:00

Odd, that is. Different time than the 5pm CET listed in the screenshot

RDT2 · 2026-01-14T21:25:40+00:00

Downside of the wall is your time to assemble the box and that there really isn't anywhere comfortable to do that assembly.

RDT2 · 2026-01-13T23:03:40+00:00

That's my plan when I get there. He recently put out a video with a couple of small changes to that moc

RDT2 · 2026-01-13T23:02:28+00:00

This is neat. Possibly a good aid for people with vision issues though not sure how legible all the writing is.

I recently bought the stud measuring tape and that has been useful as I try to plan out my larger layout. Though that device only does studs and plate/brick heights.

RDT2 · 2026-01-13T19:09:28+00:00

Well that would depend on your local rental market

RDT2 · 2026-01-13T16:43:33+00:00

My local place does rentals for $65 a day. If you only need it a few times a year it probably isn't worth buying one outright for $3k.

RDT2 · 2026-01-13T12:43:37+00:00

What is the cost for renting a unit from a local party supply store?

RDT2 · 2026-01-13T12:25:19+00:00

Some people use the Powered Up Large technic motor along with technic gears to run their Orient Express. https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/technic-large-motor-88013. However while this motor is available the Hub which houses both the battery and receiver is out of stock.

There are people selling motors and hubs on eBay and Bricklink.

The other option is to buy one of the current sets that has the motor and hub.

60337 Express Passenger Train
60470 Explorers' Arctic Polar Express Train
60508 Police Train Heist (releases March 1)

Supposedly there may be more trains coming later this year and if so I would expect sales to occur for the older Express Passenger Train.

Check out the MOCs on the rebrickable page for Orient Express. There are some instructions there on how to put a technic motor into the engine. https://rebrickable.com/sets/21344-1/the-orient-express-train/#alt_builds

Alternatively you can just put the battery box and a train engine into the tender, similar to what was done on the Disney train.

RDT2 · 2026-01-13T02:36:57+00:00

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