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Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by cainxinth »

sharkweek wrote: post #36

A lot of people in this thread are forgetting that it’s not necessarily about the actual completed object but more the process of putting it together that often brings the most joy with LEGO. I don’t think I’m more at peace than the few times a year I sit down with a new LEGO kit and build it. It’s a delightfully enjoyable break from just about everything else that keeps my mind busy and is such a calming activity.

This is my problem. I very badly want to build some of these (particularly the Saturn V and some of those huge Technic supercar models), but I really don't need another tchotchke collecting dust on a shelf.

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by snypher »

robg wrote: post #6

I’m struck by the post-modern, non-working reflection that costs significantly more than the functional object that’s still readily available. LEGO has truly crossed into the art world. Like a painting of a soup can.

Are you saying I can buy a $200 typewriter somewhere?

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by handrous »

lucideer wrote: post #31
estaseuropano wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The kids spilled over their Lego box a few days ago - so many unusable and pointless 1x1 round pieces, special weird shapes, etc. Its all the sets which are fun to build but seem more like a puzzle than a Lego set which you can really reuse, rebuild, etc. I'm not normally nostalgic, but my box as a child used to be all real blocks and I could build great stuff. Now its more marketing to sell more and more branded set…

If you think a 1x1 round piece is unusable/pointless, you are truly lacking in imagination. Even the varied array of "one-off" weirdly specific pieces always find an unexpected application in a pinch somewhere. I've been recently quite entertained by the creative work of a Dublin lego-er making pubs (with many many small 1x1 round pieces, and a selection of weird one-offs for signage/etc.) https://snapwidget.com/embe…

> If you think a 1x1 round piece is unusable/pointless, you are truly lacking in imagination.

I think you're underestimating the percentage of bricks in modern sets that can be described like this. They're very hard to mash up (e.g. "I'm going to use these two castle sets to build a totally different GIANT castle!" or "Now this pirate base is an oceanographic research center!"), to add on to, and to repair if damaged. Plus they're just damn tiny for the part count.

They do sell the buckets still, which is always the retort to complaints about modern sets, but it makes me sad that the entire way I played with LEGO sets when I was growing up is nearly impossible with (most) modern sets (the ones intended for kids, I mean—I don't care if the ones plainly marketed to adults aren't good for those things, of course).

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by lkramer »

abruzzi wrote: post #38

This is really the opposite of what I always loved about Legos as a kid. All these complex kits seem more like jigsaw puzzles--only one way to go together. What I loved about Legos as a kid was making my own creations.

You can still buy those sets: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/themes/classic

The highly detailed sets really takes nothing away from those.

It is also my understanding that those free play sets sells well, so they really are complimentary.

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by slowmovintarget »

cainxinth wrote: post #61
sharkweek wrote: post #36

A lot of people in this thread are forgetting that it’s not necessarily about the actual completed object but more the process of putting it together that often brings the most joy with LEGO. I don’t think I’m more at peace than the few times a year I sit down with a new LEGO kit and build it. It’s a delightfully enjoyable break from just about everything else that keeps my mind busy and is such a calming activity.

This is my problem. I very badly want to build some of these (particularly the Saturn V and some of those huge Technic supercar models), but I really don't need another tchotchke collecting dust on a shelf.

Have children. Then you get to buy as many Lego sets as you want, but they're really for them... honest.

The Saturn V set is excellent, BTW.

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by gpspake »

organsnyder wrote: post #48
sharkweek wrote: post #36

A lot of people in this thread are forgetting that it’s not necessarily about the actual completed object but more the process of putting it together that often brings the most joy with LEGO. I don’t think I’m more at peace than the few times a year I sit down with a new LEGO kit and build it. It’s a delightfully enjoyable break from just about everything else that keeps my mind busy and is such a calming activity.

My wife gave me the LEGO grand piano this past Christmas. It was an absolute joy putting it together, seeing how the designer made everything work.

That Piano was awesome. Everyone's amazed when they see it. There have been so many great "Ideas" kits.

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by Tomte »

slowmovintarget wrote: post #65
cainxinth wrote: post #61

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is my problem. I very badly want to build some of these (particularly the Saturn V and some of those huge Technic supercar models), but I really don't need another tchotchke collecting dust on a shelf.

Have children. Then you get to buy as many Lego sets as you want, but they're really for them... honest. The Saturn V set is excellent, BTW.

I has nice building techniques, but unfortunately, it's all hidden behind a rather sparse exterior and doesn't look very exciting at first glance.

The playing features are cool (several stages that can be separated and put back together), but way too fragile to actually have children play with it.

It's a very fine display model, though. I've put it on a bureau right when you enter my apartment.

The ISS is superb, too (and rather cheap), but the new Space Shuttle was where I eventually drew the line. My pocketbook is very thankful for that.

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by thih9 »

snypher wrote: post #62
robg wrote: post #6

I’m struck by the post-modern, non-working reflection that costs significantly more than the functional object that’s still readily available. LEGO has truly crossed into the art world. Like a painting of a soup can.

Are you saying I can buy a $200 typewriter somewhere?

Yes, there are a lot of used typewriters for sale. I just did a search for "typewriter working" on ebay.com, narrowed it down to offers below $70 and got multiple pages of results.

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by bombcar »

cainxinth wrote: post #61
sharkweek wrote: post #36

A lot of people in this thread are forgetting that it’s not necessarily about the actual completed object but more the process of putting it together that often brings the most joy with LEGO. I don’t think I’m more at peace than the few times a year I sit down with a new LEGO kit and build it. It’s a delightfully enjoyable break from just about everything else that keeps my mind busy and is such a calming activity.

This is my problem. I very badly want to build some of these (particularly the Saturn V and some of those huge Technic supercar models), but I really don't need another tchotchke collecting dust on a shelf.

Buy - build - sell.

Used in box sells quite well - especially if you sell after they’ve gone from store shelves. eBay or BrickLink.

Re: Lego Ideas Typewriter

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Post by bombcar »

lb1lf wrote: post #50
bmitc wrote: post #37

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Some of them are. I had one as a kid. The base allowed the boat to float in water.

-Then you misplaced the keel and suddenly had an enforced lesson in vessel stability in the comfort of your bathtub... Good times.

The Germans had access to a motor - always described in the manual but not available to the US.
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