Lizard
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Post by Lizard on Aug 29, 2023 6:55:24 GMT
I had that. My dad threw away the instructions (which he did for most of my other Lego too) so after the inevitable destruction I could never rebuild it. Had the big icey one from a few years later too.
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Post by aubergine on Aug 29, 2023 7:19:23 GMT
It does look weirdly familiar. I didn't think I had a space ship that big, but maybe. Or maybe I just dreamed of it. Or maybe a mate had it. Or maybe I had one of the smaller versions. I remember the laser barred iso-cubes. The front cockpit detached right? Why is this cooler than any of the current Lego space ships?? Modern ones tend to look like something that could actually fly. They lose that 80s sensibility somehow. It’s like how modern cars, being more aerodynamically efficient, lose a lot of their character. That said, there’s some awesome modern Lego and I’m sorely pressed to keep my vow not to buy it. |
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Post by crashV👀d👀 on Aug 29, 2023 8:11:27 GMT
After transformers, I was all over Starcom space toys when I was younger. Kinda skipped Lego (even though I had a giant bucket full of it). Starcom was the shit, all the vehicles had something on there that was motorised and had little men with magnets in their boots.  |
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Post by Fake_Blood on Aug 29, 2023 8:15:23 GMT
It does look weirdly familiar. I didn't think I had a space ship that big, but maybe. Or maybe I just dreamed of it. Or maybe a mate had it. Or maybe I had one of the smaller versions. I remember the laser barred iso-cubes. The front cockpit detached right? Why is this cooler than any of the current Lego space ships?? The entire cockpit section pivots revealing a small car that can transport the cells. The entire cell module in the back is detachable and there’s 2 small flying craft on the wings under those red transparent domes. It was awesome. |
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 29, 2023 8:18:42 GMT
The Lego space ships now seem either based on real stuff like the shuttle, or based on movie franchises like Star Wars, Guardians, etc..
Which is great, but they don't seem to design their own cool ones anymore. And as such they don't have as many transformation points as the space police one.
I don't remember StarCom at all.
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Post by ned on Aug 29, 2023 8:21:02 GMT
After transformers, I was all over Starcom space toys when I was younger. Kinda skipped Lego (even though I had a giant bucket full of it). Starcom was the shit, all the vehicles had something on there that was motorised and had little men with magnets in their boots. Wow, I had that exact one. Probably not been in my mind for over 30 years. |
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Aug 29, 2023 8:32:38 GMT
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Post by gibroon on Aug 29, 2023 8:35:58 GMT
After transformers, I was all over Starcom space toys when I was younger. Kinda skipped Lego (even though I had a giant bucket full of it). Starcom was the shit, all the vehicles had something on there that was motorised and had little men with magnets in their boots. Wow, I had that exact one. Probably not been in my mind for over 30 years. All this nostalgia is reminding me of my lego sets. This is the one I loved the most with detachable space lab.  |
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Post by technoish on Aug 29, 2023 9:01:07 GMT
I loved the pirate Lego from 90s... I actually rebuilt one of the ship sets whil up at my parents this summer. My 5 year old luvvdd it. Actually had almost all the parts - maybe 6 or 7 missing pieces. Unfortunately not all of the sails - but I think I can make new ones of those with some fabric.
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Post by darkling on Aug 29, 2023 9:32:46 GMT
After transformers, I was all over Starcom space toys when I was younger. Kinda skipped Lego (even though I had a giant bucket full of it). Starcom was the shit, all the vehicles had something on there that was motorised and had little men with magnets in their boots. I absolutely loved Starcom. Great toy, really well designed. I loved the way a lot of the smaller vehicles basically folded up into a standard sized "box" which could then be transported in / on the larger vehicles. Then you press a button and it unfolds automatically! I even loved all the individual figures, each with their own bio. I had the moon base thingy (with working airlock!) and quite a few of the vehicles, but never had the Starmax Bomber, although my friend did. Starcom, MASK, Manta Force, Transformers, Lego... I loved my childhood toys. It's just occurred to me how many of them involved "transforming" in one way or another. |
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Post by ned on Aug 29, 2023 9:35:04 GMT
Totally off topic but I am now remembering having loads of turtles figures and something called Dino Riders.
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Post by motti82 on Aug 29, 2023 9:44:28 GMT
 I have got this still set up in the boy's bedroom, I put it on my list for Father Xmas in 2014, and he managed to get it down the chimney! I agree, the Space and Space Police Lego sets of the 70's and 80's were fantastic. We managed to get some 2nd hand from a family over the road when I was still in primary school, it was played with endlessly. |
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 29, 2023 9:45:47 GMT
I was actually walking through a shopping mall a few days ago that was 50% retro toy stores. Saw original G1 transformers toys (Skorponok was huge!), original Kenner B-Wings, etc.. mostly horribly pricey.
Side note, why are the current Transformers toys far more rubbish than the original ones?
Ones that I didn't see, but remember from my childhood were the BSG Vipers and Cylon Raiders, with their highly dangerous launchable missiles.
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Post by Duffman5 on Aug 29, 2023 10:19:06 GMT
After transformers, I was all over Starcom space toys when I was younger. Kinda skipped Lego (even though I had a giant bucket full of it). Starcom was the shit, all the vehicles had something on there that was motorised and had little men with magnets in their boots. I absolutely loved Starcom. Great toy, really well designed. I loved the way a lot of the smaller vehicles basically folded up into a standard sized "box" which could then be transported in / on the larger vehicles. Then you press a button and it unfolds automatically! I even loved all the individual figures, each with their own bio. I had the moon base thingy (with working airlock!) and quite a few of the vehicles, but never had the Starmax Bomber, although my friend did. Starcom, MASK, Manta Force, Transformers, Lego... I loved my childhood toys. It's just occurred to me how many of them involved "transforming" in one way or another. Star Bird was the boss, can't get a picture up at work  |
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Post by crashV👀d👀 on Aug 29, 2023 10:49:47 GMT
After transformers, I was all over Starcom space toys when I was younger. Kinda skipped Lego (even though I had a giant bucket full of it). Starcom was the shit, all the vehicles had something on there that was motorised and had little men with magnets in their boots. I absolutely loved Starcom. Great toy, really well designed. I loved the way a lot of the smaller vehicles basically folded up into a standard sized "box" which could then be transported in / on the larger vehicles. Then you press a button and it unfolds automatically! I even loved all the individual figures, each with their own bio. I had the moon base thingy (with working airlock!) and quite a few of the vehicles, but never had the Starmax Bomber, although my friend did. Starcom, MASK, Manta Force, Transformers, Lego... I loved my childhood toys. It's just occurred to me how many of them involved "transforming" in one way or another. Yeah I loved that too. I remember a tank/APC type thing that would close down and could be loaded onto the bomber allowing you to land and rollout for a mission. Also had a skip lorry type vehicle that would lift and load containers onto itself with its arms ... Feckin loved it  |
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Post by crashV👀d👀 on Aug 29, 2023 10:53:53 GMT
I'm defo derailing so I'll shut up now
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 29, 2023 11:13:20 GMT
I absolutely loved Starcom. Great toy, really well designed. I loved the way a lot of the smaller vehicles basically folded up into a standard sized "box" which could then be transported in / on the larger vehicles. Then you press a button and it unfolds automatically! I even loved all the individual figures, each with their own bio. I had the moon base thingy (with working airlock!) and quite a few of the vehicles, but never had the Starmax Bomber, although my friend did. Starcom, MASK, Manta Force, Transformers, Lego... I loved my childhood toys. It's just occurred to me how many of them involved "transforming" in one way or another. Star Bird was the boss, can't get a picture up at work  That also looks very familiar. I don't think I had it, but I think my mate who had all the star wars toys had it.
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Post by hedben on Aug 29, 2023 11:59:03 GMT
I started this Lego thread-derail so I’ll (hopefully) finish it… this thing was the best set I had by far. You could detach the buggies and top pieces and make a super-buggy, or two flying scout ships. 80s/90s Lego was much better for actually playing with after you’d built it.  |
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Post by dfunked on Aug 29, 2023 12:21:14 GMT
I loved the pirate Lego from 90s... I actually rebuilt one of the ship sets whil up at my parents this summer. My 5 year old luvvdd it. Actually had almost all the parts - maybe 6 or 7 missing pieces. Unfortunately not all of the sails - but I think I can make new ones of those with some fabric. My missus got a load of her Lego back when her parents moved about 12 years ago. She built the pirate ship for the lols, which kick-started a VERY expensive hobby. We must've spent thousands on it since then... |
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Post by hicksy on Aug 29, 2023 12:54:34 GMT
Stupid amount of arguing going on on EG’s comments section re: gamepass 1 month free cancel prior to Starfield. Snooze you loose! (me included)!
Can’t be irritated about it though… it’s a Subs fee! It’s not like they have made it the first £100 RRP game or something!
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Post by Blue_Mike on Aug 29, 2023 13:04:45 GMT
Someone with an early review copy has transcribed |
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Post by Blue_Mike on Aug 29, 2023 13:21:23 GMT
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Post by dam on Aug 29, 2023 13:51:27 GMT
Found some of my childhood Lego in my Dad's garage. Jealous of these space ships, mid 70s me had the North Sea Oil set...
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Post by Fake_Blood on Aug 29, 2023 13:57:34 GMT
80s/90s Lego was much better for actually playing with after you’d built it. Never thought about it that way but you're right! Now it's looks over playability I guess? |
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 29, 2023 14:01:20 GMT
Plus some of the sets now are so complex with so many custom pieces that if you play with them and break them then it's a real pain to rebuild them.
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Post by darkling on Aug 29, 2023 14:23:29 GMT
I loved the pirate Lego from 90s... I actually rebuilt one of the ship sets whil up at my parents this summer. My 5 year old luvvdd it. Actually had almost all the parts - maybe 6 or 7 missing pieces. Unfortunately not all of the sails - but I think I can make new ones of those with some fabric. My missus got a load of her Lego back when her parents moved about 12 years ago. She built the pirate ship for the lols, which kick-started a VERY expensive hobby. We must've spent thousands on it since then... Oh man, I had some pirate lego, but I always wanted the original Lego Black Seas Barracuda pirate ship. I saw it on eBay about 4 years ago, complete, boxed, but with no instructions for £150. Kicking myself for not buying it now, but I was unemployed at the time. |
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Post by aubergine on Aug 29, 2023 14:34:37 GMT
I was actually walking through a shopping mall a few days ago that was 50% retro toy stores. Saw original G1 transformers toys (Skorponok was huge!), original Kenner B-Wings, etc.. mostly horribly pricey. Side note, why are the current Transformers toys far more rubbish than the original ones? Ones that I didn't see, but remember from my childhood were the BSG Vipers and Cylon Raiders, with their highly dangerous launchable missiles. I collect them, you are incorrect. What you saw may have been the recent Earthrise Scorponok, (which I have) which is about double the size of the original 80s one (which I had). There’s a picture of both together if you scroll down at the link. The new one is amazing. There’s a lot of different “ranges” of transformers they sell now. Lots you’ll see at the shops might be ultra-basic ones for kids, they’ve also got lines specifically to appeal to sad grown-up guys with fond memories of the (actually, ultra-basic) 80s ones. Some of the ones you can but these days are indeed shit, but a lot are amazingly cool works of engineering. www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=80341 |
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Post by crashV👀d👀 on Aug 29, 2023 14:40:34 GMT
I still have the original Optimus boxed. Diecast metal parts and rubber tyres complete. It'll eventually be worth 1 millllion dollars .../pinky
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Post by dfunked on Aug 29, 2023 14:45:22 GMT
Can you keep it on topic FFS guys! We were talking about Lego.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Aug 29, 2023 14:50:07 GMT
I was actually walking through a shopping mall a few days ago that was 50% retro toy stores. Saw original G1 transformers toys (Skorponok was huge!), original Kenner B-Wings, etc.. mostly horribly pricey. Side note, why are the current Transformers toys far more rubbish than the original ones? Ones that I didn't see, but remember from my childhood were the BSG Vipers and Cylon Raiders, with their highly dangerous launchable missiles. I collect them, you are incorrect. What you saw may have been the recent Earthrise Scorponok, (which I have) which is about double the size of the original 80s one (which I had). There’s a picture of both together if you scroll down at the link. The new one is amazing. There’s a lot of different “ranges” of transformers they sell now. Lots you’ll see at the shops might be ultra-basic ones for kids, they’ve also got lines specifically to appeal to sad grown-up guys with fond memories of the (actually, ultra-basic) 80s ones. Some of the ones you can but these days are indeed shit, but a lot are amazingly cool works of engineering. www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=80341I think it was the original, though I can't be sure. Even the original was like twice the height of Optimus Prime.
I know what you mean about the different ranges, and I'm sure there are some great ones out now, but I was looking at the new Rise of the Beasts ones in the toy shop and they mostly looked like cheap plastic junk.
These were the ones aimed at kids, not the collector edition ones.
There's probably a lot of rose tinted glasses going on, but I remember the original transformer toys being large and pretty solid and having metal parts.
with the cheap-ass looking wheels
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