tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post7790043595456786862..comments2024-03-19T05:24:06.613+00:00Comments on New Elementary: LEGO® parts, sets and techniques: Such a friendly placeAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-19332798978732259882015-12-12T21:30:37.206+00:002015-12-12T21:30:37.206+00:00The dark-purple castle slope is not new in this se...The dark-purple castle slope is not new in this set. I was previously used for minifig-Zurg's skirt in Buzz Lightyear's Spaceship. However, due to the rarity of the minifig, it was almost never sold loose on Bricklink (the one time I remember seeing it, the listed price was over $3). But it was still available, which is how I came to be sitting on two bags of ~500 each when this set was first announced.<br /><br />And the black plate with Technic pin hole has been made available in two Disney Wars 7 sets. Due to my relative lack of interest in Friends, I'm really not sure which sets were made available first.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-57761436367568974712015-12-12T21:25:07.430+00:002015-12-12T21:25:07.430+00:00The CMF sax player came with a saxophone that had ...The CMF sax player came with a saxophone that had a painted mouthpiece. This, like Lisa's, is unpainted. Technically a different element.Purple Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-36582713621624920982015-11-21T14:18:06.266+00:002015-11-21T14:18:06.266+00:00It's really interesting to read all this feedb...It's really interesting to read all this feedback, thanks everyone. Andrew is right, you will get both kinds here. However it is not always for the good reasons which Andrew suggests... sometimes it is simply down to the person I assign, which at times can be a little random and indeed sometimes I enjoy mixing things up and seeing what happens. Giving Gary a Friends set was certainly one of the latter! :DAdminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-47289581700633156842015-11-21T14:14:45.309+00:002015-11-21T14:14:45.309+00:00That IS interesting! Especially as the Friends tea...That IS interesting! Especially as the Friends team try hard to avoid linking HLC to any specific geographic location.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-11309031247099938122015-11-20T20:19:37.516+00:002015-11-20T20:19:37.516+00:00If anything I'd say it's a return to form ...If anything I'd say it's a return to form for this site! The focus on new parts and uses thereof was what drew me to this site in the first place - there are no shortage of sites which post reviews of the sets.Worker Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181067521434327647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-9158020096304668342015-11-16T22:09:31.167+00:002015-11-16T22:09:31.167+00:00Interesting note about the stickers—I just realize...Interesting note about the stickers—I just realized that the clock stickers confirm that Heartlake City is actually in the same time zone as me (Eastern Standard Time)! I never would have expected anything to put a real geographical fix on the fictional city, but that certainly narrows it down. The palm trees, lakes, and general glitziness give the impression that it might be somewhere in Florida.Andrew Barnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723179808721244651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-52404013768016267902015-11-16T22:06:24.718+00:002015-11-16T22:06:24.718+00:00I think there's a place on this site for both ...I think there's a place on this site for both kinds of reviews. For a set that's got lots of new, never-before-seen parts (or recolored parts used in unprecedented ways), focusing some attention on the build can be important. For instance, my brother and I have done Bionicle reviews for this site, and since comparatively few AFOLs are experienced with Bionicle sets or parts, including information about how the set itself is constructed can help readers to understand just what a strangely-shaped part is supposed to be or how it can be used.<br /><br />But a review like this one can be just as valid, especially for a set like this that is brimming with recolors but offers much less in the way of new, undiscussed parts or techniques.Andrew Barnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723179808721244651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-47105910102539822512015-11-16T21:23:22.915+00:002015-11-16T21:23:22.915+00:00I agree. Focusing on different and new parts alone...I agree. Focusing on different and new parts alone is what makes New Elementary different from the slew of other LEGO review sites. <br />--Chaz FairbanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-2231571943500932662015-11-13T20:01:35.397+00:002015-11-13T20:01:35.397+00:00Man I wish I had those purple corner slope element...Man I wish I had those purple corner slope elements when I was working on <a href="https://flic.kr/p/AJJ4Nf" rel="nofollow">Maristela</a>, I could have filled in her sleeves better. Oh well. Wonderful review. And *drools* So much gold WAaaaaaaant! Those disks are especially nice. Might have to go bricklink those when I have some spare cash. Thanks guys!Dave(Mana Ramp Matoran)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10102008790222887371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-55556043040143085922015-11-13T17:57:25.349+00:002015-11-13T17:57:25.349+00:00That saxophone also came with the CMF saxophone pl...That saxophone also came with the CMF saxophone player (who is totally not a Blues Brother).Christopher Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07567789332093023331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-67927925763915375352015-11-13T12:24:23.967+00:002015-11-13T12:24:23.967+00:00Amen. MOC builders don't care about the build,...Amen. MOC builders don't care about the build, only what's in it.pinioncorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147661983166937324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-43932754714095262372015-11-13T10:25:45.642+00:002015-11-13T10:25:45.642+00:00Anon....did you read the first paragraph?
"I&...Anon....did you read the first paragraph?<br />"I've always loved the way that New Elementary focuses on new LEGO elements and on re-coloured elements, so that's what I've done for this review. If you're interested the step-by-step build of this set, please refer to the excellent review written by LostInTranslation on Brickset." So just click the link and you can check out the build...NE focusses on New Elements...rather appropriately most would think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-30082312578153651212015-11-13T08:34:30.633+00:002015-11-13T08:34:30.633+00:00This kind of review is exactly why I visited New E...This kind of review is exactly why I visited New Elementary in the first place - concentrating on the new parts, recolours and so on. Keep it up!Angelistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568526122033044796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-13356857255572533002015-11-13T00:37:12.312+00:002015-11-13T00:37:12.312+00:00Gary included a link to a review in the first para...Gary included a link to a review in the first paragraph.<br /><br />You can expect more of this 'no review' form in future, especially for sets that have been out for months.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188856208086872634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276033407505619194.post-57588432742453625392015-11-13T00:24:47.382+00:002015-11-13T00:24:47.382+00:00What, no review of the ACTUAL set? Not even a link...What, no review of the ACTUAL set? Not even a link to it? That's rather against form for this site.<br /><br />A glorious parts pack though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com