Cebus Capucinis Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, zzip said: Was hoping for a LEGO Coleco Gemini personally Make it a Columbia system and then you'll have some REAL value! "ultra rare LQQK" Someone should make a blue T-handled cart for these too..... ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeatari1 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, Cebus Capucinis said: Make it a Columbia system and then you'll have some REAL value! "ultra rare LQQK" Someone should make a blue T-handled cart for these too..... ? Here you go... https://www.ebay.com/itm/284642273548?hash=item424600690c:g:QsEAAOSwC3lhnsFB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 See? The sticker contains 4x the value! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Albert said: Please post some photos once you build the Gemini and controller(s)! ..Al Gemini Controllers with two different joystick handle styles (USB powered! ) built with whatever parts I happened to have laying around Edited July 22, 2022 by zzip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 minute ago, zzip said: Gemini Controllers with two different joystick handle styles (USB powered! :D) built with whatever parts I happened to have laying around Very nice! If you could make the white portion (above and below the gray), that would be awesome! I think the thicker joystick works better. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, Albert said: If you could make the white portion (above and below the gray), that would be awesome! I'll get to it after building the in-console diorama. I'm thinking it should involve a couple of frown-faced kids sitting around a tree, sad because Santa didn't bring them a 'real' VCS 15 minutes ago, Albert said: I think the thicker joystick works better. I do too. I found the pieces to build that one at the last minute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just a reminder that the LEGO Atari 2600 set went on sale today! https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/atari-2600-10306 ..Al 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarian7 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Already on eBay for around $400. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just now, Atarian7 said: Already on eBay for around $400. Geesh, you weren't kidding, I wonder if they do this with every new set that comes out. It's still available on LEGO's website, although I'm sure it will go into backorder status at some point. LEGO will keep restocking it, though. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Wow, some are already listed for close to $500! People don't waste time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 minute ago, TrekMD said: Wow, some are already listed for close to $500! People don't waste time! I have no doubt that many of these overpriced sets will sell. Too many people simply don't do any research and will just impulse purchase something like this. This is why there are copies of Halo 2600 on eBay for over $100, when you can buy it brand new in the AtariAge Store for $50 (boxed). ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 It's too bad ebay auctions don't have a comment function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Not condoning it, but this set will eventually appear on aliexpress as a knock off set for at least half the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 On 8/1/2022 at 7:22 AM, Albert said: Just a reminder that the LEGO Atari 2600 set went on sale today! https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/atari-2600-10306 Well... I bought one. I don't go in for the super-pricey Lego sets (in fact, its been years since I built anything Lego, and those were all small sets - mostly Star Wars fighters), and I do wish it were a six-switch (or had optional parts to make it a six-switch or Vader), but it's still a pretty cool looking set, and much like jigsaw puzzles, I'll enjoy the process of putting it together... then taking it apart and leaving it in the box. But maybe I'll find some space to display it, somewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 36 minutes ago, Nathan Strum said: Well... I bought one. I don't go in for the super-pricey Lego sets (in fact, its been years since I built anything Lego, and those were all small sets - mostly Star Wars fighters), and I do wish it were a six-switch (or had optional parts to make it a six-switch or Vader), but it's still a pretty cool looking set, and much like jigsaw puzzles, I'll enjoy the process of putting it together... then taking it apart and leaving it in the box. But maybe I'll find some space to display it, somewhere. I'm going to swap one of the 2600 consoles in the AtariAge booth at PRGE for one of these new LEGO sets. ..Al (no, not really, but it would be amusing). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 12:28 PM, x=usr(1536) said: It's nifty, but as much of a Lego whore as I am, I'd rather put the money into actual Atari stuff. As I don‘t have a real 4-switch VCS (nor a Vader) I‘d rather add the Lego set than another real unit (which would sit unused anyway with a 7800 around for actual play). Need to start negotiations with Mrs. slx about budget and display space. Waiting until the set becomes available through dealers or at least until Lego gives double or triple VIP points might make sense (the latter only for frequent buyers). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mushroom Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 7/20/2022 at 6:00 AM, H454 said: Lego Atari 2600 Item # 10306 "Coming Soon on August 1, 2022" Edited August 4, 2022 by Lord Mushroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Place Logo Here Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 My wife bought me one and it arrived yesterday. I didn't have a VCS back in the day, but the dimensions of the box seem about right for what the original might have been in, which caused a weird mental disconnect for me. She actually stayed up until midnight the night before they went up for sale, to ensure she could get me one. No wonder she is my favorite person in the world. Also, it comes with a neat little bonus Castle set when you buy directly from Lego. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Place Logo Here Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 9:54 AM, orpheuswaking said: Not condoning it, but this set will eventually appear on aliexpress as a knock off set for at least half the price. Never heard of that site but, if that happens, I think it should be as a Sears Tele-Games system. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 So, I pre-ordered the Lego 90th Anniversary commemorative modern Galaxy Explorer set literally the moment it went on sale in June, and just built it last Saturday. Damned if I didn't have more fun than I can remember in a very long time. My wife remarked on that, and we remembered there's a Lego Store about 40 minutes away in Nashville. So today we drove out there - I had every intention of just showing her the new Atari VCS replica set as a hint for Christmas, while getting her a couple of Harry Potter sets to add to her HP setup. As soon as we saw the details on this little flip-out diorama and the "cartridge art" stuff, she said, "You have to buy this!" So between the two of us, we walked out of the Lego Store $450+ poorer, lol. I'll be building this on Labor Day weekend, I think, and it will go on display next to one of my classic VCS models. BTW, as an aside, if you're a fan of Classic Space Lego, the Galaxy Explorer is just delightful. I cannot recommend it enough, folks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, DrVenkman said: BTW, as an aside, if you're a fan of Classic Space Lego, the Galaxy Explorer is just delightful. I cannot recommend it enough, folks. I must have this, I had the original set when I was a kid, along with tons of those other classic space LEGO sets. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Albert said: I must have this, I had the original set when I was a kid, along with tons of those other classic space LEGO sets. Ditto. I had most of the Space sets up through the early/mid-80's, then literally gave it all away sometime in college when it seemed like it was just taking up space. Ugh. Anyway, the new set is a very loving homage to the original, with some amazing little details and touches. It took me pretty much all day Saturday to build it in one sitting, but I had a blast. The Nashville Lego Store had three of them on display in the front, and I've seen people post about seeing them in Wal-Mart and Target Stores. And of course you could also order directly from Lego's main website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 7:20 AM, zzip said: Heh, well look at it this way. Discontinued Lego sets sell for many times their retail price. So buying and holding unopened Lego sets may outperform other investments, like stocks * Disclaimer: I'm not a financial advisor they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Finished putting this together over the weekend. It looks really nice. I generally don't collect Lego, but made an exception for this set. The only other set I have is an old Formula 1 set I bought 20 years ago and still haven't assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 4:25 PM, DrVenkman said: BTW, as an aside, if you're a fan of Classic Space Lego, the Galaxy Explorer is just delightful. I cannot recommend it enough, folks. I had the smaller version of that ship, I forget the name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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