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Re: Do you build every set you buy?
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Date: 
Fri, 30 Mar 2001 21:14:06 GMT
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In lugnet.build, William R. Ward writes:
> 
> Ever since my little-kid days I have always felt a need to build the
> set using the instructions at least once, even if it's a really dumb
> one that I just bought for the parts.  But lately I've started buying
> more than one of some sets, and am finding that to be kind of silly,
> though I haven't yet stopped doing it.  When I'd buy a pair of sets
> (which I did at the recent Kmart BOGO50% sale), I'd sit down with my
> wife next to me and we'd each build one of them.  That was kind of
> fun, since it's usually hard to share Lego with someone.
> 
> Am I the only one who feels this odd compulsion?  Sometimes I'll tear
> it apart very soon after building it, but it just doesn't feel right
> to not build the set that Lego designed.  It's kind of like paying
> tribute or something...
> 
> --Bill.

Only if:
A) I've never had the set and always (even for a few months :) wanted it.
B) To see how a design function works.
C) It is the first time I've purchased the set.
D) I suspect that a part may be missing (like some Millenium Falcons I
picked up from Target).

Otherwise, they go into the sorting system for later use in MOC stuff.
I'll usually assemble hinges and mini-figures, until I decide what role they
will play in my creations.
Aaron



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Ever since my little-kid days I have always felt a need to build the set using the instructions at least once, even if it's a really dumb one that I just bought for the parts. But lately I've started buying more than one of some sets, and am (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.build)

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