MedigoFlame
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Got my order in for the SP3, first time waiting until midnight to get it. Used my VIP $20 discount to help a bit. 
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Same here, waited 'til midnight because I was certain it would sell out, but turns out it is still available right now anyways. Oh well, used my $50 off VIP discount for it.Got my order in for the SP3, first time waiting until midnight to get it. Used my VIP $20 discount to help a bit.
MedigoFlame
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I was thinking that too, but may be due to the high price? I probably should have gotten the book instead, that sold out quick.
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I grabbed the Optimus today <3 I could only buy one 
And I spaced on buying the SP3 and Lambo, so I ordered them and another Optimus online instead. I sure hope everyone loves/buys the Optimus set so Lego will eventually make a Devastator set.
Jerome
And I spaced on buying the SP3 and Lambo, so I ordered them and another Optimus online instead. I sure hope everyone loves/buys the Optimus set so Lego will eventually make a Devastator set.Jerome
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Saw this one at the Lego store in Vegas.I grabbed the Optimus today <3 I could only buy one
Jerome
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The SP3 has arrived! Looking forward to building it, once I have the time.
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I read on the interwebs that the manual has a bunch of mistakes in it, important ones too. Mine arrived today too, so I have to decide to build the Lambo or Ferrari first, haha.
Jerome
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I finally got round to building Optimus today. All told he was a fun build however, he's somewhat flimsy in both modes.
This is mainly down to the central pivot which is anchored by the belt/bumper on just two studs. Combined with the overly stiff (yet somehow with lots of play) ball joints makes for a lot of wobbles and limited play/pose possibilities.
I've never glued Lego before, but it almost seems necessary to add a bit to the tail light section on the feet as they appear to take all the weight and seem to loosen too easily and cause him to lean forward.
In truck mode again there's a few sags. I was able to fix this to some degree with the below mod:
The 1x1 tile slots into the arm and takes the weight closing up the gap you can see in the picture. It doesn't affect the transformation either.
I also made sure to invert the stickers on the thighs as Lego have got the artwork the wrong way round compared to the toy/cartoon. Not quite sure how they missed that (though didn't the GT-R also have an upside down sticker on the box art?)
At the end of the day, it's two of my favourite childhood toys combined so I was never going to pass on it and I think Lego have really nailed it. The end result is arguably better than some Transformers toys!
This is mainly down to the central pivot which is anchored by the belt/bumper on just two studs. Combined with the overly stiff (yet somehow with lots of play) ball joints makes for a lot of wobbles and limited play/pose possibilities.
I've never glued Lego before, but it almost seems necessary to add a bit to the tail light section on the feet as they appear to take all the weight and seem to loosen too easily and cause him to lean forward.
In truck mode again there's a few sags. I was able to fix this to some degree with the below mod:
The 1x1 tile slots into the arm and takes the weight closing up the gap you can see in the picture. It doesn't affect the transformation either.
I also made sure to invert the stickers on the thighs as Lego have got the artwork the wrong way round compared to the toy/cartoon. Not quite sure how they missed that (though didn't the GT-R also have an upside down sticker on the box art?)
At the end of the day, it's two of my favourite childhood toys combined so I was never going to pass on it and I think Lego have really nailed it. The end result is arguably better than some Transformers toys!
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I think that 1x1 stud is an awesome idea. I'm going to do the same, actually
I really want to find a way to bring that front grill down and in so the whole front is more flush. Then bring the bumer in one step so it doesn't stick out too far. Along those same lines, I also want to brin the windshields in to make it flush on the front. Other than that, I'm only 'disappointed' by the gaps left open on both sides of the windshield. But that is a necessary evil and mostly my OCD talking
Jerome
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Time depending, and whether or not the boss wants to watch shows this week, I'll get started on the Ferrari this week.
Jerome
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All finished! I didn't take many pictures, but the set looks good when finished. Honestly, not as impressive as the Sian that came before it in terms of functions, but it was a fun build nonetheless.
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Nice I've completed the GT3RS and a slightly smaller scale RSR. I received the Sian as a xmas pressie and am only on book 3 now six months later.
Just plain lazy really. I do have the LED lighting kit for it though.
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Hey, we all have our own pace! Initially, I wanted to save the Ferrari for the winter months because it's too nice outside to be sitting in, but I couldn't resist.Nice I've completed the GT3RS and a slightly smaller scale RSR. I received the Sian as a xmas pressie and am only on book 3 now six months later.
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Finally finished the Lambo. I'll admit it was a bit tedious half way through since I just did the Ferrari and the builds are very similar. I also hate the look of the 911 so I did the Stratos alternate build ❤️ Now I can move on to ordering and building my N64...eventually.
Jerome
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Got the recent gift with purchase Forest Hideout (40567) and also managed to find most of the pieces in my attic to build the original Forestmen's Hideout (6054) from 1988. Pretty neat!
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I just bought the Technic Ferrari Daytona and McLaren F1 car during the 2x points. As far as I could tell the Ferrari never went out of stock. The McLaren was out of stock for months, and luckily I caught it being back in stock on the morning of the last day of 2x points, then it was out of stock again by the afternoon. The only set left on my wishlist that I haven't been able to get yet is the Back to the Future DeLorean.
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I used to have that set! I still have part of it sitting in my old lego bin I imagine. Great find!
Jerome
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The next Creator car is a 1969 Camaro Z/28. Looks pretty neat, with different color stripe options and the ability to make it a convertible. Was hoping for a more vibrant color, but black is fitting for the car.
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Why does Lego keep making such banging kits? I'm running out of room!
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Haha, I ran out of room a long time ago, Lego just keeps making good stuff. The Camaro was not expected so soon so August is looking to be an expensive month.
Side-note, my cat doesn't seem to like this UCS Tie Fighter...
