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Re: Theme Mixing (advice wanted)
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lugnet.castle
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Wed, 3 Jul 2002 23:04:12 GMT
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Hi Nathan,
This is a good question, but I'm not sure I know the exact answer you are
looking for. I collect all different kinds of sets (including space, pirate,
harry potter, cowboy, aquazone, insectoids, bit of town, star wars, etc...).
In fact the only ones I don't collect are MindStorms (too expensive) and
trains (same reason).
On the other hand, I exclusively build castle (except for a trinket here and
there for a break). I "collect" all different kinds of sets because there
are amazingly unique and interesting parts in each theme. In SEALUG (my
local LEGO group), we draft out a dozen or so of a single set (anything from
Star Wars to Town to Space), and I look for parts that will apply to my
Castle-style. It's easy to think that only walls, torches, and Harry Potter
minifigs are useful, but if you keep an open mind, you can create some
really interesting styles using "non-Castle" themed parts, especially
multiples. As an example, I used a lot of hinges to build working farm
animals, which would go well in a Castle town. Though typically you'll find
Space-ships and robots use more of the hinges.
As an aside, I NEVER sell or get rid of any of my LEGO. In fact I try not to
take anything apart either (until it's CADized).
My one line (though a bit long) recommendation: "collect whatever catches
your eye, build the styles you cherish, and keep an open mind for
interesting ways to use every part"
-Stephen
In lugnet.castle, Nathan Todd writes:
> I at the moment collect all themes (not in huge quantities: Castle,
> Pirate, Aquazone, Cowboy, Space (minimul), and Town to list in my prefered
> order. I have been wondering if I should chuck it all into Castle. The only
> problem with this is the amount of stuff that doesn't fit. The collector in
> me doesn't want to sell 1/2 of some sets. Also I know I'll miss some themes,
> especially Pirate.
> What I need to know is has anyone been in this position? How many
> relavet pieces do you get out of the other themes compared to the amount you
> nulify? And is it really possible to collect more then one theme?
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