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I move house this week... after more than 2 lego-less months with my broken hand then the notice to vacate my apartment, I finally get to move and start figuring out how much space I have to display stuff.
There's a chance I'm going to celebrate my resumption by ignoring the big pile of lego in the corner and getting the Batcave Shadowbox. It's going to depend entirely on space in the new place.
There's a chance I'm going to celebrate my resumption by ignoring the big pile of lego in the corner and getting the Batcave Shadowbox. It's going to depend entirely on space in the new place.
With any planned big purchases you may want to wait until black Friday - there's usually a VIP weekend beforehand with double points and GWPs, and often some decent discounts on the BF weekend.
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I'd love some quick responses from the brains trust if possible... I'm packing today, I'm moving tomorrow.
What's your experience with moving lego from house to house? What have you tried, what worked well?
The best I can come up with is storage tubs from the Reject Shop, use flattened lego boxes to "stack layers", and move them myself rather than getting the removalists to take them.
Am I missing an obvious better solution? I'm so dreading opening the storage tub with 8-12 sets of lego in it and finding loose parts in the bottom.
What's your experience with moving lego from house to house? What have you tried, what worked well?
The best I can come up with is storage tubs from the Reject Shop, use flattened lego boxes to "stack layers", and move them myself rather than getting the removalists to take them.
Am I missing an obvious better solution? I'm so dreading opening the storage tub with 8-12 sets of lego in it and finding loose parts in the bottom.
For our last move I broke down most sets and packed them in separate ziplock bags in tubs and flattened all boxes. For larger sets I didn't want to dismantle I took them myself, one to a suitably sized storage box. We didn't move very far so this was workable.
You could also use those vacuum storage bags to move finished sets, one to a bag. Then at least if there's pieces in the bag you know where they're from.
I used the 10l storage tubs from Officeworks ($22 for 6 I think) for most sets, the 25l ones are good for larger sets.
Hope the move goes well and you're back into building soon
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Yeah for the bigger sets, best option might be to put them in seperate storage tubs and just wear a few breaks. Or dismantle and have the joy of putting them back together lol
I said to my partner last night tongue in cheek, after i finish the batcave i might take it apart and do it again lol.
I said to my partner last night tongue in cheek, after i finish the batcave i might take it apart and do it again lol.
Tip for dismantling large sets if you think you (or someone else) will build them again - take them apart in reverse order, bagging the pieces as per the original instructions. Takes longer, but will make re-assembly so much easier and as a bonus, you can confirm when you take it apart that the set is complete.
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4 bags to go.
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These photos have been a better ad for this shadow box than anything I've seen from Lego.
Looks incredible.
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Haha, glad people have enjoyed them. Your right, I have barely seen any advertising. Has absolutely been a blast.
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"Enjoyed" them is a relative term, isn't it?
Not sure I'm going to enjoy dropping $600 on it to get my own
"Enjoyed" them is a relative term, isn't it?
Not sure I'm going to enjoy dropping $600 on it to get my own
You will buy it, build it and proudly display it so everyone visiting can admire and be jealous of its beauty!
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Absolutely!
There's never been a Batman set I've been interested in. But I look at this kit and wowee! Could very easily pull the trigger
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Must admit, the Shadow Box was not on my radar at all but it looks like impressive engineering from Lego.
Also, for Dune fans, this is probably a must buy...
Also, for Dune fans, this is probably a must buy...
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Funnily enough I said that to the darl last night lolSo close to the end, almost makes you want to undo it all and rebuild it again
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I think I’m going to have to be done with Lego. It’s just stupid and impractical when you rent. My last 2 days has been so awful, I just want to curl up and cry… but I don’t have time.
The good news is that the only thing that badly fell apart was that GWP flowerpot, which didn’t surprise me cos it’s about the worst quality Lego piece I own. Some bits and pieces fell of Starry Nights and the F1 Mclaren, but I think I gave those figured out.
The good news is that the only thing that badly fell apart was that GWP flowerpot, which didn’t surprise me cos it’s about the worst quality Lego piece I own. Some bits and pieces fell of Starry Nights and the F1 Mclaren, but I think I gave those figured out.
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I'll finish the batcave tonight for ya to give ya a smile.
You could spin it as a positive that you get to put some back together again and the enjoyment you get out of that. Or start again. Will still be very enjoyable the second time and takes your mind off everything else.
I rent and I do not subscribe to your newsletter.
Snap out of it and keep Legoing.on.
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This looks so good and fun to build.
Kind of had a lol moment discussing Lego with people at work - past builds and what we want to build in the future etc. Like having an internet forum chat, but socially in person all that was needed was more photo swapping or bringing out the models themselves primary school show and tell style
all that was needed was more photo swapping or bringing out the models themselves primary school show and tell style 
