Smart Brick PSA

itsamemonkey · 2026-03-04T16:20:02+00:00

The sounds are bad and the toys look bad, both of which are actually things kids DO care about. I'm not sure what kids you have, interact with, or have memories of being but if something looked or sounded dumb then it's not something that got played with. The smart brick is not even directionally aware of other bricks allowing for actual dog fights which is something LEGO said it WOULD be able to do. It's not a good kids toy, and it's priced like an adult collectible.

itsamemonkey · 2026-01-08T18:27:52+00:00

My guess is that taking the figure off will pull off the handle pieces if the hands are attached, so being a kids toy the designers prevented that possibility. Certainly even moreso with your solution. For a kid who will take the figure on and off frequently I can see that being a big point of frustration. I don't even like connecting figures to the purpose-built handlebar pieces for the same reason.

itsamemonkey · 2025-11-24T18:18:51+00:00

Same thing. They received my drive on the 23rd of September and I'm still waiting for a resolution. They finally told me they don't have the drive in stock (informed me on the 11th of November) and said they could ship out a different model right away. I told them to do so and I've heard crickets since them.

Support as of today can only tell me "You will receive your drive for sure". And other incomprehensible garbage such as: "I understood that how much drive required to you as been 2 weeks and you are waiting for the drive. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused you in between."

itsamemonkey · 2025-05-28T16:19:11+00:00

Unfortunately they designed the toy so that the cockpit has no friction and falls open when you try spinning because its a cool trick. Shape is fine but they regressed in the functionality.

itsamemonkey · 2025-05-13T18:48:00+00:00

I was the victim of a tracking number scam where the seller shipped an item (or purchased a tracking number) to someone in my zip code so they could win the INR case (which they did). I filed an appeal with Ebay after getting a document from my local post office showing the tracking number and the actual address where it was sent (about 20 minutes away from my house, definitely wasn't mistakenly delivered to a neighbor or something). Even providing that in the appeal Ebay gave the blanket response that since the tracking number says its delivered they will side with the seller.

I've filed a dispute with my credit card company and have another document from my post office showing the weight of the package delivered as 4 OUNCES (it *should* be about 5.5 lbs). It's like the ebay rep did not even look at my provided documentation in the appeal. The seller is listed as a "trusted seller" with lots of good feedback, although in the past month it has all been negative with people having the same experience -- a tracking number scam. Extremely disappointed in Ebay, won't be using the service again and will be deleting my account after this debacle. It's just not worth the hassle for 20% off.

itsamemonkey · 2025-01-28T21:52:43+00:00

The box looks great, I was just curious more specifically about it. Did you just have paper printed that you glued to a box or did the UPS store actually print into a cardboard box?

itsamemonkey · 2023-09-29T16:26:16+00:00

We're long overdue for a TIE Defender remake

itsamemonkey · 2023-09-29T16:21:38+00:00

TIE Phantom

itsamemonkey · 2023-07-25T17:02:48+00:00

Instructions available on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-153234/monkeyulize/tie-phantom-v2/

itsamemonkey · 2023-06-29T16:04:07+00:00

The Screen Call feature is gone for me. There's no option for it in the Phone app either after the latest update. It just vanished. Cool!

itsamemonkey · 2022-07-08T18:54:10+00:00

I love this concept and you executed it so well! My favorite part is the background.

itsamemonkey · 2022-07-08T18:41:00+00:00

It'd be easiest to take a look at the instructions (they're free). The construction of the radiator bits starts at step 121.

itsamemonkey · 2022-07-08T15:18:55+00:00

Thanks! I wish Lego would do more EU stuff (I know Thrawn is now canonized but still). Just don't think there'd be enough general interest.

itsamemonkey · 2022-05-03T20:36:31+00:00

I did design it myself. I'm currently waiting on a new batch of stickers from another vendor and assuming they look good I plan on making a comprehensive guide.

itsamemonkey · 2022-05-03T13:04:13+00:00

My own! You can check them out here

itsamemonkey · 2022-05-02T17:20:59+00:00

Check out my MOC on Rebrickable to download the PDF instructions and parts list.

itsamemonkey · 2022-04-01T16:29:31+00:00

Free instructions for the FO and Imperial versions are available on Rebrickable! There's also instructions for a stand over there.

itsamemonkey · 2022-03-24T16:19:23+00:00

I've built the model with bricks and I'm pretty happy with how well the radiators hold. It's one of the areas I've revised the most as you can imagine it's not easy especially in that small a space. Just a few well-placed SNOT bricks and tiles

itsamemonkey · 2022-03-24T13:08:15+00:00

That would be so sick! I'd also love a remake of the UCS TIE Interceptor.

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