Littlespark’s collection

[littlespark]

Following on from previous post…

It arrived today!

Big unveiling tomorrow

 

[DPG]

Following on from previous post…

It arrived today!

Big unveiling tomorrow

Lego model of King Charles?

 

[littlespark]

I posted the original smaller version of this way back on #16, then the rerelease on #26 with the female led film remake.

This is the big brother. Another competition win.

 

[littlespark]

“Don’t worry…. I’m wearing….PANTS!

So so sorry.

 

[littlespark]

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me….


Not the one I asked for, but can’t complain.

It says 9 plus….. but I’m actually 7 squared….

 

[littlespark]

Picked this up today from Smyths. I couldn’t see anything else I liked. It’s an 18+ so I didn’t feel bad walking back to the car with it not hidden in a bag.

Will start the build tonight.

What did catch my eye was this warning sticker on the bottom.

Ok…. I won’t microwave it.

I wonder if that’s where I’ve been going wrong with my older stuff???

 

[littlespark]

Realised I’d never photographed the Ford after building, so here it is.

Looks very good.
Has steering, pistons, opening doors…..

And a lever that raises the spoiler at the back.

Also got my hands on this. FB find… Was assured it’s all there, and there’s even a bag that hasn’t been opened.

Stepper motors, light sensors…. This is going to be fun!

 

[littlespark]

This was all on its own in our local Tesco. Only one on the shelf, club card price of £72 instead of £90.
Ridiculous prices.

It sat for weeks over Christmas, moved around a little bit…. But I was never interested in it… not at that price.

Then today, Lo and behold, it’s on the shelf next to the usual Lego… not on the “bargain” end of aisle.
Just as I picked it up to have another look, an assistant came along, took it out my hand and slapped a new price on it.

Well, I couldn’t say no to this, could I?

 

[DPG]

Rare to get such a bargain with Lego!

 

[nicebutdim]

Rare to get such a bargain with Lego!

Or anything associated with Star Wars.

 

[littlespark]

or in tesco's (other supermarkets are available)

 

[Dan]

No way I am subscribing to this thread! God I've had my head in code for days on end but weeks off and on and I nearly (not quite but nearly) got fed up of just forums in general (as I'm constantly posting on dev forums for help etc too).

And then I find this thread, that I have just subscribed to (click here if you want to and don't know how)

Only recently did I realise that the 3 gears that can be chosen are only 2... low and middle for pushing it along and watching the pistons, or by moving a few parts, allows you to use only middle and high.... for when you add an electric motor. Instructions to do so are in the book.

Are you starting to wonder how big my display cabinet is, yet?

I am replying here and I bet you've revealed it by now so I'm going to have to go back and carry on again to see.

But! I wanted to express that already in the thread I'm so happy to see these @littlespark mate thanks so much for posting them! Got a right big nice cheesy smile on my face after loads of really long boring days doing important stuff that I can't stop half way through kinda stuff.

I'll sticky this thread if it isn't already. And people need to not only appreciate the work that's gone into them, which is shed loads, but also the time taken uploading them to the forum and to keep coming back posting.

Thanks very much from me and all the miserable bar stewards who aren't clicking like more in this thread and generally around the forum! Lol

 

[littlespark]

Thank you, @Dan for reminding me to add to this post.

Latest collectible minifig set…

They’ve started selling these in cardboard boxes instead of bags…. So you can’t feel what might be inside.
Online recommendations on Lego groups suggest weighing the box, microscopic camera on a needle or at worst, steaming them open at home, then reglueing the box shut and taking back to the shop….

Me… I use an app that recognises the QR code on the box ant can tell you 100% what’s inside.

 

[Dan]

I saw a guy at a car boot selling the figures in all sorts of work uniform and stuff I bought half a dozen and he threw a few extras in. Said he'd bought them by the bag! So that'll be similar I guess. There must be billions of the buggers somewhere eh?!

I've always wanted build the bigger stuff but had a girl so had a few pink disco trucks and then thats when she got into tech and more girly stuff.

I'm sure I kept a truck when we were passing them down family. Not sure where it is now mind. Was a few years ago. If I find it I'll remember this thread for sure so I'll fix it and take a pic.

 

[Dan]

Third from right mate what's the 25, is it a celebration model do you know?

Just a side note i love the forum 'lightbox' image slider to scroll all images in the thread. Proper handy for a thread like this.

 

[littlespark]

Third from right mate what's the 25, is it a celebration model do you know?

Just a side note i love the forum 'lightbox' image slider to scroll all images in the thread. Proper handy for a thread like this.

Um… not sure. I’ll have to have a look.
The figure in question is a small boy wearing a steam train costume. There are others in previous sets like an airplane, car etc…

The 25 may just be that it’s series 25 of the mini figure collections….
It’s not the anniversary of Lego trains, as they turned 40 not long ago.

 

[Lou]

I LOVE LegoMasters! I had loads of lego when I was litlle, I think it was Called Lego Paradise or something, it was girly and like beach and horse sets and stables etc. LOVED IT

And my Polly Pockets.

 

[littlespark]

I LOVE LegoMasters! I had loads of lego when I was litlle, I think it was Called Lego Paradise or something, it was girly and like beach and horse sets and stables etc. LOVED IT

And my Polly Pockets.

Without presuming your age here, that would be Lego Friends, Lego Belville or Fabuland with little animal characters.

I tried getting my 3 daughters interested in Lego friends, but they weren’t that taken with it. I should build it all up and add it to my own collection.

My eldest has bought the bonsai tree for herself, but it’s found its way onto my shelves as well.

 

[Lou]

Well I am 40 this year, and the boards to build on to I had were like a beach, I had some stables with horses and a ring and fencing which had green building boards and the beach with sunbeds, pink and white parasols and a bar and stuff. I am sure it had like glasses and stuff and the lego people were in swimming stuff!! It was before the friends I think. I think it was called paradiso or something.

I saw the expensive titanic set which would be my dream gift for my birthday @Dan I am a titanic nerd.

Then the obligatory box of allllll random pick n mix stuff!

 

[Lou]

I've found it on ebay and gone giddy...

 

[littlespark]

you think that's expensive, @Lou ?

Have you seen the price for the titanic?

Looks like they came under the Lego Town theme.... back in the 80's when there was only Town, Castle and Space

 

[Lou]

Lego System 1992 I have found out. Brings me straight back there! Dont think the ebay ones are too expensive I went giddy due to finding them!

And yes I have - hoping for a 2nd hand Titanic on ebay!! But it is my 40th! And it is being discontinued this year.

 

[littlespark]

I’m 50 this year…. Let’s see what I get!

My 40th was the millennium falcon (not the huge one) from Legoland Windsor.

 

[Moley]

You lot are just kids. I'm old enough to remember when Windsor Legoland was Windsor safari park and had a killer whale.

 

[littlespark]

Way back in June ‘21, someone mentioned set 42070…. And at the time I didn’t have it… well, that’s changed. I’ve had it for some time, but just never got it posted up…

With the extra teddy bear that I mentioned back then.

Has a single rf remote control with just two levers. One drives the wheels, the other the steering.

Using the 2 white levers either side of the cab, the gearbox switches over to operate the 4 outriggers, raising the boom, turning the boom arm and lowering the string with the hook on the end….. all from the same remote.

 

[DPG]

Way back in June ‘21, someone mentioned set 42070…. And at the time I didn’t have it… well, that’s changed. I’ve had it for some time, but just never got it posted up…

With the extra teddy bear that I mentioned back then.

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Has a single rf remote control with just two levers. One drives the wheels, the other the steering.

Using the 2 white levers either side of the cab, the gearbox switches over to operate the 4 outriggers, raising the boom, turning the boom arm and lowering the string with the hook on the end….. all from the same remote.

Nice. I've just sold a similar set - the wrecker with motor and pneumatics. A great set but needed to thin my collection down.

 

[littlespark]

Nice. I've just sold a similar set - the wrecker with motor and pneumatics. A great set but needed to thin my collection down.

Thin some more down. You know I’ll probably buy it….. at a good price… Scottish, remember.

 

[DPG]

Thin some more down. You know I’ll probably buy it….. at a good price… Scottish, remember.

I've got about 30 boxed sets to sell. Well, some have gone already.

Just wish I'd kept the boxes for all my 1970s and 80s space lego sets!

 

[Lou]

Wicked! You all need to go on lego masters!

 

[littlespark]

I've got about 30 boxed sets to sell. Well, some have gone already.

Just wish I'd kept the boxes for all my 1970s and 80s space lego sets!

go on, then... tell me what youve got....

Im particularly looking for the old space sets now youve mentioned them.

 

[DPG]

go on, then... tell me what youve got....

Im particularly looking for the old space sets now youve mentioned them.

Got a very nice example of the 852 technic helicopter. The one with the adjustable blade pitch. Fully boxed and the lego pieces all look like brand new. You'd think they were brand new.

Lots of space stuff, but am probably keeping that.

 

[Lou]

Got a very nice example of the 852 technic helicopter. The one with the adjustable blade pitch. Fully boxed and the lego pieces all look like brand new. You'd think they were brand new.

Lots of space stuff, but am probably keeping that.

Are you listing them for sale anywhere?

 

[littlespark]

Are you listing them for sale anywhere?

My private message link for a start off!

 

[littlespark]

I saw this and thought of ME!

 

[Lou]

I wish this was real!! Have come acrocs (bad pun) it today setting up some forum instas!

@Dan Hates my crocs. They are soooo comfy for my poorly feet and ankles though! Maybe this one would be ok. A bit uncomfy though..

 

[littlespark]

That’s an obvious AI construct, @Lou
I see them all the time…. Cars, celebrity faces,

 

[Lou]

That’s an obvious AI construct, @Lou
I see them all the time…. Cars, celebrity faces,

Yeah I thought it was fake but I thought it was cool. Damn you Skynet.

 

[nicebutdim]

Probably going to need one of these in the collection

Lego Wago (Model of 221-413 Splicing connctor) | eBay

This complete set of Universal Building Set LEGO is a perfect addition to your collection. With 1049 pieces, it provides a challenging yet enjoyable building experience for adults and kids aged 14+.

www.ebay.co.uk

I've checked the Wago website and it's a genuine lego product.

 

[littlespark]

The WAGO is made from Lego, but not an official Lego set. Not designed or sold by Lego.

The pink crocs that Lou posted is completely made up by AI.