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  1. nicoga3000
    I'm just getting back into Technic (in a big way apparently if my wallet could talk). How is the quality of CADA vs LEGO? Do the parts play well with LEGO Technic bricks and elements for MOC stuff?
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    Anyone who collects mostly/exclusively Technic have any pics of their sorting and storage? I have a room in our house that I dedicate to my toys and games, so I'm trying to get ideas on how to arrange and setup the space.
  3. nicoga3000
    @Bublehead Yeah, I took what you and aminnich said to heart. I wanted a nice starting base. I know I'll grab the 911 soon, and the Chiron eventually, but I have time on both of those sets. I'm excited to dive in!
  4. nicoga3000
    Thank you guys for the suggestions! I just broke my wallet and grabbed: 42055, 42054, 42030, and 42043 Thankfully I don't care about boxes, as I saved a good chunk on BWE from a seller on Bricklink. I'll grab the 911 in a while. That set shouldn't be expiring anytime soon, right?
  5. nicoga3000
    Thanks for the ideas. Some of those look to be out of production, though. Is that the case? Best places to find them??
  6. nicoga3000
    If I'm being honest, I'm a fan of all of it (in theory). I'm not super picky. I kind of got rid of most of my sets (except my Disney Castle) over the past few years because of reasons. I also collect nanoblocks (those Japanese mini building blocks) and have for 5+ years...Those satisfy my more traditional building urges. But I'm an engineer and am drawn to things that move and "function". If that makes sense?
  7. nicoga3000
    I think I can ask this here... I want to get into Technic but don't know where to start. Any suggestions on "must buy" sets with the current rotation for whatever reason? Either about to retire, has awesome elements, etc.?
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    So I'm trying to pick up sets that I've missed out on before they disappear. I've done a pretty good job damaging my wallet and cleaning up most of the older stuff, but I've got a few decisions to make regarding sets close to going OOP and new sets coming out. Slave I Simpsons House Brick Bank Parisian Restaurant Detective's Office Brick Bank Cinema Mini Cooper Shield Helicarrier Ghostbusters HQ I'm trying to purchase those in the order which they are most likely to go OOP. I need to grab the Disney Castle when it comes out, but not immediately as it should be around for a while. Same can be said for Big Ben (I grabbed Opera House and Tower Bridge instead because Big Ben should have at least a year). Any thoughts on the optimal purchase order of the above stuff?
  9. nicoga3000
    Bumping this up letting folks know that it's still available.
  10. nicoga3000
    Sorry, too low. Thanks for the offer though.
  11. nicoga3000
    Bump for another price drop on individual items!
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    Bumping for price update. $550 shipped on all of this. :)
  13. nicoga3000
    Prices include shipping to the lower 48. Unimog - no box, almost fully assembled (stickers on some pieces, didn't apply any that went over 2+ pieces). Asking $275 42009 Crane - stickers applied, fully assembled, box available (will be flattened for shipment, possibly have to bend). Asking $170 4x4 Crawler - no stickers applied, not assembled, box available (will be flattened for shipment, possibly have to bend). Asking $140 Construction Crew - have the box (will be flattened for shipment, possibly have to bend). Asking $50 Or take them all for $525+shipping. Again, boxes will be flattened and probably bent as to fit in a shipping box. You can pick up locally if you're anywhere near 46123 zip (that's close to me). PM me for questions. Unimog Crane Crawler
  14. nicoga3000
    OK, managed to grab a 9398, 42009, and a Unimog recently (found a good price on a new with no box). What sets would you guys suggest I grab before they go away? I'm going to pass on an Excavator because of how expensive it is. I've been looking at 42000 Racer and 42008 Service Truck. I missed out on the old Supercar, so I'm looking to build up a collection of parts to do car MOCs.
  15. nicoga3000
    Some really fun creations here! I wish I could vote for all of them, but since I can't... 9: 2 13: 2 22: 2 25: 2 29: 2 31: 2 46: 2 51: 2 54: 2 56: 2
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    I'm not totally blown away by this set. I like that it includes the PF it does, but it's not as neat looking as previous flagships (I'm looking at you 8043). I think I'll wait for Christmas or something so I can give my wife an idea of what to buy me, haha.
  17. nicoga3000
    PM'd - not sure if you still check this thread or not. :)
  18. nicoga3000
    Yeah, I've followed Kickstarters for a long time. I've even watched a few friends get burned on them (see the Yoggscast kickstarter, along with multiple other video games, ha). It's not that I'm not wanting them to succeed, but I just don't preorder or prepay for items that I get no true benefit out of. I stopped many years ago for personal reasons. Yes, it would help them get their project made (which is awesome!), but the fact of the matter is that I'm going to be paying the same price as someone who doesn't donate to the Kickstarter. So it's just not worth it for me in that regard. Having said that, I'll definitely purchase one when they go into production. :)
  19. nicoga3000
    Yeah, I just don't want to pay full price for a pre-order. The fact that I can get one once it comes out for that price means I have no incentive to put my money out there early. It's nothing against the guys making this, but I have a pretty strict "no preorder" policy as you seldom get any real benefit for it. However, getting the item for cheaper than retail is a perfectly reasonable reason to preorder an item! :) I do hope they succeed as I like the idea of this!
  20. nicoga3000
    This is neat - I just found it now...If the discounted brick were available, I'd definitely chip in! But since those are gone, I'll probably just wait until I can order one on their site. Best of luck to you guys - cool concept!
  21. nicoga3000
    No biggie. I ended up buying 42009, 42023, and a 9398 (TRU clearance to $160). If I get lucky with a Unimog one day, that'll be great. I mostly want it for the pneumatic stuff anyways. :)
  22. nicoga3000
    These ARE fair offers, however, I don't see them when I run a filter. Care to share them???
  23. nicoga3000
    Yeah, I saw that - but no set is worth paying more than MSRP to be. Especially 20% more PLUS shipping. Just silly to me.
  24. nicoga3000
    Made some phone calls today, but there is no chance of me finding an 8110 near me. Bummer. Any thoughts on what's currently available?
  25. nicoga3000
    I'll call my local store and see if they have one. If not, any other suggestions?
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