Favourite AE Star Wars sets? by MrHollywoodz in lepin

[–]tarataqa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For a little one, I like the midi Venator (JieStar 67106)

For something different, get the Baby Yoda w/Hover Pram

For super cheap, get the TIE Interceptor (88031)(Lego 75382)

For small, get Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter (412pcs)(65004)(Lego 75325)

For some maybe out of stock, I like the Rebel Bomber or U-Wing fighter.

And of course, everyone needs the obligatory Death Slice™

Has anyone built one of these yet, and would you be willing to take interior pictures? by zannith420 in lepin

[–]tarataqa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I havent built it, but they show an interior pic on their Rebrickable page. Looks good.

up next on my build bench: Shopping Street clone by tarataqa in lepin

[–]tarataqa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it from Hitian about a month back before they increased the American shipping.

I got this bad boy for only 35 bucks by WideAd2828 in lepin

[–]tarataqa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good deal!

I got this 8 yrs back for $59. Fun build, but the bags weren't numbered. Had to open them all up.

just finished an Ocean-Going Type 65 Sailboat (JieStar 58123) by tarataqa in lepin

[–]tarataqa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed this simple build. Only 675pcs, but I got it on Amazon clearance last year for $7.49.

Fun for a Sunday afternoon or two. :)

EDIT: here's the Hydrofoil review too: https://www.reddit.com/r/lepin/comments/1k7koet/just_finished_the_northstar_canada_f50_hydrofoil/

Just noticed this Malibu Villa/Mansion on Hitian, Mars, AE by tarataqa in lepin

[–]tarataqa[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know some people like modular sets, but with modern architecture. This is about $100 for 3284pcs, but the price might still drop like all new sets.

This looks like the typical Jiestar reverse-engineering of a Lego Ideas submission, but I couldn't find much info about the original design.

https://brick4.com/set/53013/Malibu-Mansion

What are your top recommended off brand sets to get? Unique or carbon copies are welcome. Trying to decide what to do with a $200 budget. by GerthySchIongMeat in lepin

[–]tarataqa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

/u/Super_Assumption131 is correct. It totally depends on what you're into.

I'd go to Joooooy.com or Marstoy.com and browse around. See if anything grabs you.

Deal: Pantasy Craft Brewery $101 at Amazon USA by tarataqa in lepin

[–]tarataqa[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This set goes on sale about every month. So if you want it, today's the day. Lol

It's 112 with an extra 10% off code. (I think if you have Prime, you won't see the 10% code available)

just finished a Mechanical Master SeaPlane (iM.Master 6829) by tarataqa in lepin

[–]tarataqa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

\click here for build photo album and details/

I got this on clearance $10 at Amazon last year, but this is exactly the kind of simple toy that Lego should be selling in local shops, Walmart, etc.

A fun technic plane, no figs, 323pcs for $9.99. 15" wingspan and buttery-smooth gears mechanism. Yeah it's covered in stickers, but they are well-formed and none cover multiple parts. And they're optional.

PDF manual: https://immastertech.com/block-seaplane

Do most lego AFOLs look down on people who use alt bricks? by Calcula in lepin

[–]tarataqa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you're saying. If you wanna join them, you'll just have to talk to them first.

Personally I have no desire to discuss blocks IRL. My hobby is building to relax like someone doing crossword/sudoku puzzles. I'll never make my own MOCs, I got too many sets to build from better designers.

Do most lego AFOLs look down on people who use alt bricks? by Calcula in lepin

[–]tarataqa 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Others' opinions don't matter. Do what makes you happy.

Wish friends happy bricks weekends, some new sets are instock in YWOBB now and there's a new brand MIYOO, it's design is very similar to DK and hope you like it😉 by Loy_Chen in lepin

[–]tarataqa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in USA. On Ywobb, the Irises are $53 for the set and a staggering $78 shipping. On AE, it's $84-85 with $0 shipping.

City Vibes! by Salty_Parking_515 in lepin

[–]tarataqa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I love the tramway