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I’m a 33 woman, never had Legos when I was a kid. The details are amazing!
Jul 24, 2021 11:56 PM
non5ense
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I’m a 33 woman, never had Legos when I was a kid. The details are amazing!
MRNate
Look for Lego resale shops. We’ve got one near us, and it’s about half price, and way more sets.
Kats8652
I am still eyeing that massive Hogwards castle... But 400 euro's buys a lot of videogames, boardgames and books...
WillCodeOrDIYForFood
HOORAY! Welcome to the club!!! I hadn't felt Christmas consumerist joy in years until I gifted myself LEGO sets like I got as a kid. :D
TheAnswerWasAlwaysMoreLube
Fresh bags of non-toxic plastic..
KeyUnit
Stuck in quarantine and was thinking of buying my first as well. This is my sign, thank you!
non5ense
I’ve built this one in 4 hours (no break)
DrSchlepenstein
Welcome to the club. I hope you enjoy building your set. I know i've joined building the dozen or so i've purchased over the last year.
EmporerDragon
There are also a lot of other solid brands of blocks out there. Check out my Battleship Yamato by Cobi:
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Eowyyn
My husband bought me the Flower Bouquet this past year! It was my first LEGO and I'm 31. Only ever played with my brothers' before.
Aefinn
Try minecraft. Infinite possibilities to building, only your imagination is limit.
CodeBit
Any hobby is expensive if you pour enough money into it
Bex316
I just got my other half the apartments set for her Birthday having got the central perk set at christmas. Loads of cool details in both!
CheeseNeedsTraceyJohnson
Get goats and make cheese. It’s cheaper
fromnothingtozero
? 30 year old woman here, obsessed with lego!
semperfi891
You will become this. But enjoy building!
5tonaLisa
SHOW US PICTURES!!!
TheQueenOfTheSloths
I just did the Central Perk set!
non5ense
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Warbunny5000
Welcome to the club, 38 now and been collecting since I was 10. It’s a very expensive hobby, check yard sales.
Whorville
The architecture collection is my current obsession... just gotta get Tokyo then i have them all.... so fckn expensive....
DrSchlepenstein
I've been into the Lego Helmet/Art series lately. Bought 6 of the heads/helmets and 2 sets of 3 of the Art.
PaulDam
Do whatever makes you happy. Within reason
DryHumpingUserSub
Crack is an expensive hobby
NobodyCanEnjoyNiceThings
You can get the big bins for a good price and not just the sets. Sets are cool. There is an app called 'Brickit' That will scan your Lego...
NobodyCanEnjoyNiceThings
...collection and give you other things to make with it.
hetherweaversmagic
Enjoy!
wolf574
Recently got the lego bugatti chiron. Absolutely fricken amazing 2 300pg manuals full working engine and differentials. Highly recommended!!
ChocolatePizzaMemes
I've recently started collecting the technic cars. I've got the Porche, Ferrari and the Charger. The Bugatti is next on the list!
JoFrayli
Might I suggest looking for alternate manufacturers? They all produce in the same fabric but lego is way overpriced. Should give it a try. >
JoFrayli
Look at this: CADA C61043w f.e.
Hukkie
One of the best sets out there for sure, the lambo sian is at least as amazing so if you start looking for another big car, check it out.
ICampOntheFirstDate
I accidentally knocked my Lego Ship in a Bottle off the shelf last week. I was mad at first, but then I was "yay! I get to build it again!"
FlashHardwood
Buy some in bulk (ebay) and build without instructions (or with free plans).
EroticZombiePants
Free-building was more fun as a kid than following instructions anyway.
DrSchlepenstein
As long as you know the set number or description, all instructions for every set are downloadable from Lego.com.
blockberd
Blue is bad, red is rad.
CommonRazorKyleWhite1000AnalGirlCornQueen
Mtg i could put a large downpayment on a house if i had the money i have spent on the cards
Undrave
Family on both parents side has history of addictive personality, and sometimes I just get the itch to buy boosters again... I shouldn't...
wrenchhead
Or if I still had all the cards I’ve sold over the last 25 years so I could sell them now
TakeYouAway
One of my husband's coworkers threatens to buy him a starter pack when he annoys her. She knows he'd get addicted again and spend $$$ ?
CommonRazorKyleWhite1000AnalGirlCornQueen
Thats fucking evil
EaNasirsExcellentHighGradeCopper
Do meth. Meth is cheaper, and less destructive, than Lego lol
bloxxing
you don't scream when you tread barefoot on meth.
DirtyWhiteShoes
(I know this is a joke but for those maybe considering I watch Meth destroy people everday do not do.)
ThisUsernamelsNotAvailable
Less constructive haha... I'll see myself out.
unfortunatebrownbear
I do both... my life is ruined...
SacrificialClam
Can't break your foot stepping on meth!
Decoyape11
That’ll probably cause you to buy more lego’s
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
It's better than rewiring the TV.
heretokickassandupvotecomments
If you step on meth it doesn't hurt as bad either.
ThePotatoBandito
Doesn't hurt as bad when you step on it too.
OutrageousHemmorhoid
You can stand on meth crystal in the dark & it won’t cripple you
Nunyajonesinc
Stepping on meth means something very different from stepping on Legos
SpecialOedipus
both harmful but one can kill ya
zerkalot
Confused, which one?
legionfri13
And damage your brain. Straight up stops frontal lobe growth. The other one is a drug.
BenderRodriguz1010
Mrpipboy3000
True, but you can't sell meth in 10 years for more than you paid for it.
EaNasirsExcellentHighGradeCopper
and thanks to Chinas crackdown on producers.. You can't order cheap meth from China anymore, either. Sigh.
ComoSeIguana
Just MacGyver that shit, I heard it's pretty easy. I learned it from T.V. once
ZeroDucksToGive
TheFUCKSaCondom
BabyRabits
Thoughts and prayers.. but deep down, I know in my heart we can work together to make better meth than the Chinese
BenderRodriguz1010
Ximinipot
Could be worse, it could be Magic cards or Warhammer 40k or building cars.
NotTinyPancakes
Or pokemon such a money sink you'd think it'd be cheaper than magic but nope
Crillol
MTG just released a D&D set... I bought boxes.
Ximinipot
Yeah, I saw. It's ok, more like a souped up Core set. But flavour is off the charts. So good.
Crillol
Foil full art Tiamet and classic art Drizzt. 4 packs in I was happy.
Ximinipot
That'll do it. I bought a booster box, waiting to crack it in the next couple weeks with a bunch of friends and draft it.
Darian135
Building cars out of MTG-Cards and Warhammer 40k minis!
SploogeMcDuck316
I am or have done 2 out of 3. My economic situation is reflective of that.
Hukkie
40k and lego.... worth it.
BruceJi
It gets better. Now you made the thing on the box, break it all down and make something else! Anything you like!
EmporerDragon
I miss how back in the 90's the sets had pictures of alternate builds with no instructions on the back to show what's possible.
foresthillsbob
Are there sites with plans for unofficial builds? My kid loves LEGO but is not comfortable making up her own builds. But we have many sets
Terayon
Find pictures of smallish MOCs from other people and have her try and build them without instructions, or do it with small official sets 1/2
Terayon
2/2 it gets you thinking about how things are built and not just the final product, there are definitely unofficial build instructions tho
Terayon
3/2 sometimes you need to pay for them, a good place for ideas is LEGO IDEAS it's peoples MOCs submitted to be made into official sets
ryukochan
Make it a game. Sit down w/her & the lego tub, set a 10min timer, & race to make cars, spaceships, the tiniest city possible…>
ryukochan
< It’s how my ex-husband taught me to be creative with LEGO while I was pregnant with our first kid.
IrrelevantHandle
Cool advise and now heartwarming ?
elogram
There is an iOS app called Brickit that scans the ones you have and give a list of things you can build
BruceJi
I’ve never looked, but I don’t doubt at all there are guides. This term MOC means my own creation, might be a good starting point :0
Aniakdan
There’s a lot of instructions on Pinterest
IDontBreakHeartsIDestroyThem
I quite like rebrickable but others are available:-)
genericanamoly
An Imgur post showed me an app called “Brickit.” Where you lay out legos, and take a picture and it shows some builds. Best for kids.
MasterBuilderWookie
Try searching lego moc also try the moc section of brick link https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/gallery.page
Fattynomnoms
Use Flickr to show her people builds, builders use Flickr to show their stuff off. Hubs been building for Lego cons for years. :)
Spudworth
Don't get into Warhammer. Talk about a money pit.
sevenfingerman
This
terriblethunderlizards
I like the lore, no interest in the minis.
thedewser
Came here to suggest this as well. Last week walked out of a GW shop spent 90+ on a box of flayers and one chronomancer.
erzengal
A single flayed one sprue for $50. Just asinine. Shouldn't be more than $35. Get kill team ones off eBay. Don't let them sell that kit.
CobaltAzurean
inscrutablehorse
Very good friend of mine collects LEGO and Warhammer. I'm amazed he has an apartment and food in the fridge :O
MeekrabJones
Depends. If you play in official events and stuff, then yes. Casual player? just use proxies. Hell, even 3D printing your own is cheaper.
ADMNtek
MrSmilingDeath
What if, and hear me out on this one: LEGO Warhammer?
Bishopcdn
I've heard that there's a game you can play with them! Their not just to buy, half paint and leave on a shelf for years... mark me surprised
eotty
I own a boat and play guitar (he told me to talk about money pit)
LadyGreybird
Came here to say this.
minipancho94
as someone who plays warhammer and collects legos. anyone spare some change? food? ill take a stale breadcrust....
Keddar
Best I can do is a 30 second rummage through either my bits box or the extra chaff from LEGO sets. I need those crusts for basing material!
iknowalotaboutboats
Tell me about it, I have a Tupperware of grey plastic shame.
HavetsHerren
I wonder how my parents managed to let me sink ALL my teenage money in it. Could have saved it to buy a car.
confanity
It's not really the same addiction getting fed, though. You can't build Warhammer figs into infinite shapes, and you don't paint Legos.
MightyPandaBoy
if you broke like me check out the vidoe games i love total war Warhammer planning to play some 40k games too
BunnyBeard
ElementaryMyDearDoctor
Man I miss my local Games Workshop. It closed like 5 years ago
BunnyBeard
I had to find a hobby shop near me that also does RC cars & planes, slot cars, model trains, and other models
kodiak931155
*laughs in 3d printer
SteveMND
I kinda want to see an official Warhammer 40k Lego set now.
erzengal
Finally a plastic thunderhawk!
ADMNtek
how expensive would that be.
ZeroDucksToGive
40k
MrKafkaesque
I just stuck lego mini figure heads on my space marine bodies. Beats my terrible face painting skills and looks interesting
OnePunchAirsoft
Look up Lego warhammer proxies
Kassing
You are doing the emperors work
Volpe42
Having to buy their paint that was more expensive per ounce than gold made sure I never got into it
crateo
What do you mean "having to"?
Volpe42
Used to be back in the day that was the only paint approved for it
crateo
Nah, recommended yes, but there wasn't any restriction
syntheticgod8
i just collect some of the books. And that's still expensive.
Magus25
Warhammer and 40K look fun AF. I do not have the skills to assemble and paint dozens of models, so I lost intrest in playing.
RubyPorto
Astronomy and Astrophotography is my money pit.
employed
Bought a greenskin army in 00s for around 400$ and 100$ worth of equipment. Can still use it. Pretty cheap for a hobby if you ask me.
OnePunchAirsoft
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Laughs in 25k$ in plastic crack
SaintSleepyWeasel
It's like... It calls to you
Schoonbot
Gw is on the phone with a cease and desist.
Affablesea9917
I kinda want to get into it but I'm thinking I'll just get a resin printer to print minis instead of buying GW minis to save money lol
hirosjimma
Also, check out heroforge.com
StarSumiaki
Do it and become a 3rd-party seller so my wife and I can supplant her current one who apparently does absolutely no quality control.
OnePostCloserToAHappierLIfe
So serious question: How effective would it be to develop a 3D scanner/sprayer/painter for minis? Like 3d paint by numbers.
OnePostCloserToAHappierLIfe
Obviously the finer/inside work would need a good touchup, but it could help with the literal broad strokes.
hirosjimma
Oh god yes do. Friend of mine got a resin printer for D&D minis. She charges me a whopping €2 for a print.
lordbunbun
Do it, a squad of SM cost like $1 and couple hours to print vs $50. Elegoo mars 2 pro paid for itself in a weekend.
Asikar
The only correct answer.
SteveMND
True, and that's great for home games with friends etc., but they made sure that wasn't allowed in "official" games and tournaments...
minipancho94
thats actually incorrect. only GW events (which arent the majority) have any rules on origin, and then its mainly 3rd party only. any 1/2
minipancho94
models you have made yourself are perfectly legal, and nothing prevents 3d printing. if you want to play it safe, 80-90% GW or 100% 2/3
babylon5wars
Another option is play something like Killteam or Warcry instead. Very low cost of entry (for table top games)
Schoonbot
That's just a gate way drug.
babylon5wars
Sshhhhh…
Havok707
This is the result you can expect. Need to resize the head tho. https://imgur.com/VDRhnct
sloefie
Until you see how much an STL made by a good sculptor costs and see how much isopropanol costs these days and how much you need
lordbunbun
There's enough free STL and you can get the water wash resin instead
sloefie
I'm still not convinced about waterwahable resin..still see a lot of cracked prints because it won't rinse all of the uncured resin.
itstoodamnearly5am
I have easily spent $500 on Warhammer this year. It's a goddamn trap.
Arracor
You bought 4 whole models??? Fucking lunatic.
speershawks
I built a 4000+ pt stormcast army. And I've got 2000 of cities of sigmar just this year
DHR000x
What about investing that money in a 3D printer? Virtually free figurines after that.
erzengal
Printers are still finicky. Resins are toxic and need a space with airflow. Fdm are low quality. I like it, but the technology is still new.
itstoodamnearly5am
Not quite free, but considerably cheaper. One of my buddies just got one, so I'll probably go to him from now on if possible.
SkiingGiraffe
The advertising and marketing techniques they use are very effective. I tried to buy nothing this year and am just pleased to have only …
SkiingGiraffe
Bought a handful of things. Last year I was definitely out of control