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Re: Eric Harshbarger and the Insanely Popular 3033 Basic Bulk 1200 Piece Blue Tub!
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lugnet.general, lugnet.build
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Thu, 5 Sep 2002 01:54:47 GMT
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jake,
hmm... yes, you've got my attention.
I generally only answer emails for which I have a definitive answer that
is not already alluded to on my website (in theory this saves me time
[grin]).
In this case, I don't have much of an answer for you beyond what is
already being pointed out by others: some bulk type buckets and tubs are
starting to reappear. Keep an eye out for those.
These days the best way to go about projects on a budget would be to do
as much planning beforehand as possible and try to estimate as closely
as possible what types and colors of pieces you will need. Then you can
order from Bricklink and such more efficiently (for example, if you are
going to do a color mosaic, maybe you'll need a bunch of 1x1s and 1x2s
but little else).
The discontinuation of 3033 was certainly a blow to sculptors and
mosaicists (and what prompted me to buy 300 of the tubs last spring --
not within everyone's budget, I understand).
Bricklink actually has pretty good deals on smaller basic bricks (some
shops with decent quantities, even)... so, again, preplanning is the key.
Of course, a small consolation to the loss of the Blue Tub was the
introduction of bulk sales from S@H. Yes, they are quite expensive, but
at least some rarer colors are available.
Other than that, I can't think of much more to type about the topic (no,
I'm not selling any of my bricks/tubs [grin]).
Now, I'll get back to not answering my email.
cheers,
eric harshbarger
Jake Rentar wrote:
> Hello any and all! (Hoping this thread actually attracts the ever-famous
> Eric H.!)
>
> You're most likely wondering about that title! Well, let me tell my
> story, first...
>
> I had first heard of this "3033" Blue tub about 6 months ago. I am now
> 14. The blue tub never once caught my attention in any of the magazines. I
> was mainly interested in regular theme sets. But now, after it was
> discontinued, I feel somewhat left in the dust. The set had 1200 totally
> basic bricks in all the main colors for a measly $20!!! I see 200 piece
> creator buckets now for $15 at Walmart!!
>
> Recently interested in all these masterbuilders, (you know, Henry "14
> foot-long dino" Lim, and Eric "Makes a program for Lego and gets free mosaic
> kits" Harshbarger, etc.) I too want to make some 'cool' stuff that other 10
> year old kids will envy. Why? Because I get big stupid thrills. Actually,
> because I enjoy building mosaics and sculptures.
>
> Hopefully some of you already saw my Lego Logo and Lego technic logo
> mosaics. (Eric must be thinking, "big whoop, 8000 studs -- HA!")
> Unfortunately , the pieces must be disassembled for me to build anything
> else. Just like Lego -wants- us to do...
>
> Then there's the mosaic kits. $30 for 2340 (max) pieces, not bad. I
> plan to eventually buy a few. But they can get pricey and you only
> have.....lets see, one option; a grayscale mosaic.
>
> I need a few blue tubs. You can make color mosaics and sculptures or
> just build with the pieces. But how can I get those blue tubs? I see one or
> two a month on ebay each going for $50+ then you pay shipping. On
> Bricklink, they sell for at least $50 as well. And to think, I could have
> gotten them for $20 or less even from S@H.
>
> I may need some assistance from one of the Eric's (yeah...Eric Sophie,
> don't think I forgot about you; you too are quite a masterbuilder who must
> invest enough in lego to be able to help me!) or Henry or anybody else on
> LUGNET who knows a lot about bulk buying.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I do have -a- budget here. But I want to get the
> most out of my money and I'm not going to start buying blue tubs for $50.
>
> Why did Lego pull the plug on the blue tub anyway? Wasn't it bringing
> in enough sales from Eric alone?? =D
>
> I'd like to hear some opinions (and as this is my only connection to Eric H
> since he NEVER REPLIES TO EMAILS...*cough* *cough* =P ) from you guys out there.
>
> Thanks,
> Jake
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