Being a registered Lego nerd paid off

"Clown Shoe Pilot" (csp) 08/16/2013 at 19:42 • Filed to: Lego

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Some time ago I was at the Lego store and signed up for the Lego VIP program. Today I got an email saying that as member, I was able to order the new Sydney Opera House 2 weeks before release.

So I did. I look forward to building it next week some time.

cbell04 > Clown Shoe Pilot 08/16/2013 at 20:09

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Just did Lego City Hall with my kid. It was a bit over his head but a fun project anyways..

Lets Just Drive > Clown Shoe Pilot 08/16/2013 at 20:56

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I think that what amazes me most is the amount of work and engineering that goes into designing one of these sets. I saw a documentary some time back about the behind-the-scenes life of Lego including the design and development process. It's shocking, really. They say that BMW (I think?) spends something like 5 million dollars a day in R&D alone and I think to myself, "Wow. Lego really is cool!"

Jonathan Harper > Clown Shoe Pilot 08/16/2013 at 20:58

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Ooooh I should do this. I miss my legos.

SpeedSix > Clown Shoe Pilot 08/16/2013 at 22:16

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I finished this set a few months ago (Note: not my picture, this is from the LEGO website).

Clown Shoe Pilot > SpeedSix 08/16/2013 at 22:27

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My wife built that one (I helped) several months ago. That was a pretty involved build.