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| Well this is a simple idea really but it came out pretty cool IMHO. I
will get pictures up in my next round of pictures but that might not be
for a week or two and I wanted to share this.
I used the Gungan Soldier torso from 7115 - Gungan patrol
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=7115-1
This is not Jar-Jars torso but the green soldiers torso. I took off the
arms and replaced them with Green ones with yellow hands. I used green
legs. For the head I used the King Leo head with a white beard piece
and the Green Wizards hat. To finish him off I used a Dark Gray staff /
lightsaber blade from one of the STAP's topped with a lightsaber hilt
and a Green Gem.
I think he looks pretty cool so he will probably be the third addition
to my characters page.
Also, I think someone may have mentioned this before but, I tried using
the mummies torso from the Adventure's sets as a soldier and it works
pretty well. I used Black legs and black helmet. I also used yellow
hands instead of the red ones.
I do not paint figs but I have no problem ripping off arms, hands, legs,
or hips and replacing them and I have found it can really add variety
for figs.
Eric Kingsley
P.S. I picked up a few 4811's last night and I highly recommend this
set for building your army. The only thing it does not have is a sword
which I would have liked. Then all the other parts are good to have
even in quantity except for maybe the 4x4 turntable which is a good part
but not something I need tons of.
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=4811
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Great Idea Eric. I also think that 4811 is a great set for armies. Very
interesting ideas!
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<snip>
> P.S. I picked up a few 4811's last night and I highly recommend this
> set for building your army. The only thing it does not have is a sword
> which I would have liked. Then all the other parts are good to have
> even in quantity except for maybe the 4x4 turntable which is a good part
> but not something I need tons of.
Where did you find them? Does TCS carry them?
TIA,
http://www.geocities.com/shiri_lego/
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| In lugnet.castle, Shiri Dori writes:
> In lugnet.castle, Eric Kingsley writes:
> <snip>
> > P.S. I picked up a few 4811's last night and I highly recommend this
> > set for building your army. The only thing it does not have is a sword
> > which I would have liked. Then all the other parts are good to have
> > even in quantity except for maybe the 4x4 turntable which is a good part
> > but not something I need tons of.
>
>
> Where did you find them? Does TCS carry them?
Yes that's where I got them. They have quite a few left too ;-). They are
polybags and can be found at the front of the store.
For those that don't know TCS is "The Construction Site" located in Waltham
Massachusetts. They do have a web site although you can not order directly on
line because they don't meet TLC requirements for selling on the internet :/ .
You can order things via e-mail though and all the infomation you need can be
found on their web site.
http://www.constructiontoys.com/
(Yes we love to plug them because they are wonderful and have the best store in
the entire world ;-) .
Eric Kingsley
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| Eric Kingsley wrote:
>
> In lugnet.castle, Shiri Dori writes:
> > In lugnet.castle, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > <snip>
> > > P.S. I picked up a few 4811's last night and I highly recommend this
> > > set for building your army. The only thing it does not have is a sword
> > > which I would have liked. Then all the other parts are good to have
> > > even in quantity except for maybe the 4x4 turntable which is a good part
> > > but not something I need tons of.
> >
> >
> > Where did you find them? Does TCS carry them?
>
> Yes that's where I got them. They have quite a few left too ;-). They are
> polybags and can be found at the front of the store.
>
> For those that don't know TCS is "The Construction Site" located in Waltham
> Massachusetts. They do have a web site although you can not order directly on
> line because they don't meet TLC requirements for selling on the internet :/ .
> You can order things via e-mail though and all the infomation you need can be
> found on their web site.
>
> http://www.constructiontoys.com/
>
> (Yes we love to plug them because they are wonderful and have the best store in
> the entire world ;-) .
>
> Eric Kingsley
>
> The New England LEGO Users Group
> http://www.nelug.org/
>
> View My Creations at:
> http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hm, Anyone know about Availablility of 4811 at other places, for those
such as I that are on the West Coast and Mail order is a hassle (Nice,
but preferably avoided at times).
Does The Construction Site have a special deal to have gotten them
early, or just lucky?
-Michel
(As a side note, while this makes sense for 4811 due to the name, etc
What is with the number of sets w/ Crossbows this year? That is - when I
went into my dark ages, crossbows hadnt really made their rounds (if
they existed at all).. Previous to the 2000 sets I had *one* crossbow.
Now, with The Catapult crushers, axe cart, etc, I must have like
10098340909.5![Yeah, the half one is a mystery to me too. ;) )
(Though, if I could get appropriate matching figs, a big xbow regiment
or something could be nice, *shrug*)
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| Michel Mooser wrote:
>
> Hm, Anyone know about Availablility of 4811 at other places, for those
> such as I that are on the West Coast and Mail order is a hassle (Nice,
> but preferably avoided at times).
>
> Does The Construction Site have a special deal to have gotten them
> early, or just lucky?
I dunno if they have a special deal, because I've seen the 4811s at other
places here in MA as well...(Ames maybe?) I think that a lot of big chain
stores don't order the polybag stuff right away, and soem don't order them
at all.
> (Though, if I could get appropriate matching figs, a big xbow regiment
> or something could be nice, *shrug*)
Well, the 4811 will help there, too! Although I like the torso a lot for
plate armored knights - it's so detailed. Almost as cool as the removable
armor...my kettle helms are going to go to ground troops instead...
J
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shiri wrote:
> Where did you find them? Does TCS carry them?
TRU here in Vancouver BC has them (and now so do I :-) )
Kevin
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In lugnet.castle, Eric Kingsley writes:
The only thing it does not have is a sword
> which I would have liked.
> http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=4811
>
> --
Do any of the new sets have extra swords? Actually, it looks like their is a
lack of swords in the new castle line so far. Am I right in seeing that the
Joust set only has 1 for 3 figs? Another strike against castle jr.
Kevin
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In lugnet.castle, Kevin Knoot writes:
> In lugnet.castle, Eric Kingsley writes:
>
> The only thing it does not have is a sword
> > which I would have liked.
> > http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=4811
> >
> > --
>
> Do any of the new sets have extra swords? Actually, it looks like their is a
> lack of swords in the new castle line so far. Am I right in seeing that the
> Joust set only has 1 for 3 figs? Another strike against castle jr.
>
> Kevin
Yes, there is only 1 sword in the Joust, 2 lances, 4 shields, 2 poleaxes, 1
spear and 1 axe.
Not so bad, there are quite a few weapons, just not the one you want.
King Leo's Castle has 3 silver swords, 2 or 3 of the small ones and various
others. We'll probably see more weapons if they release a minifig pack.
Lance
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | > others. We'll probably see more weapons if they release a minifig pack.
I wouldn't hold my breath, knowing TLG.
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