Spawning a New blog

I've been debating doing this for a while now.  As I'm getting more and more into Lego's, again, it occurred to me that this blog really isn't set up for that.  What I mean to say is that Collector's Crack is more of a Trading Card blog and there are lots of great Lego and building block sites that don't fit here.  I didn't want to set up a separate blog roll and it was hard to organize sets and my minifigure collection in just one separate page.  No, it was going to take a whole other blog. I wasn't sure if I wanted to commit to another blog, but I have.

So the....

...is born.

Click on the picture it'll take you over there.  Not much there just yet. Working on putting together a links list, blog roll that's Lego and other building brand centered and working on putting up some pages to highlight different sets and brands.  I still plan on posted the random Lego review and pick up here, but also over there and I'll probably repost some of my earlier minifigure posts over there as well.  So if your interested head on over. I've added a link to my sidebar and I'll probably add a link in the blog roll too. If you have a blog dedicated or even partially dedicated to Lego's and other building brands let me know and I'll add to the to the TMC's blog roll.

Secret Stash found of Series 7 Lego Mini Figures

Well since I can't seem to find much to blog about sports cards I present to you some more mini-figures.

It just so happens that the Fred Meyers I go to has their toy section right next to the doors I like to go in. Coincidence? Maybe.  Anyway, I was walking through the Lego aisle because I'm sure that some time I'll find the Doc Ock/Spiderman set, but I did see that they had gotten in 3 or 4 cases of mini figures series 7.  This is well after Series 8 has already come out.  Anyways I didn't have very many Series 7 so I picked a few packs up. And luckily I needed all three.

First up we have the Hippy.

I ended up with a couple extra flowers for some reason.

Next we have Tarzan, or a Tarzan like guy.  He comes with two knives and a chimp.

And finally the cooler of the three, the Daredevil.

The Daredevil comes with two faces. Smiling and...

aghast or scared or something.

Here's what he looks like with his helmet on.

Nice detailing on the to of the helmet too.

Lego Lord of the Rings - Gandalf Arrives 9469

I was picking up a perscription at the local Fred Meyers and happen to walk through the Lego aisle and noticed that all the Lord of the Rings sets were on sale.  And I've had my eye on this one small set for sometime.

I really like these little sets and the fact that you get two mini-figures of probably the most desirable characters from Lord of the Rings is a big plus.

First up we have Frodo.  He comes with a big book.  The book can snap shut but it puts a lot of stress on the plastic joints and after I only closed it once it looked like it might come apart.

Frodo comes with two faces. This worried looked and....

smirk.

There's also some nice detailing on the back of the body.

Next up is Gandalf the Grey.  Gandalf comes with only one face, which probably all you need since most of his face is covered by his beard.

There is also some nice detailing on Gandalf's body, but it's covered up by his cape.

You also get one brown horse with the cart.  You can take the middle portion out and have your mini ride in the center or just on top.

Here is the horse and cart.  In the back is a backpack and barrel.  The backpack contains a letter and the barrel is suppose to be full of fireworks.

And there you go.

Moster Fighters - The Swamp Creature 9461

One of the best things about the different themes in the Legoverse is that there are different price points throughout.  One of the newer exclusive themes is Monster Hunters. And the Swamp Creature is the cheapest of the theme. And for less than 7 bucks you get 2 mini figures and a couple neat accessories.  The theme isn't all that original, but it does bring in some cool mini's.

First we have the monster hunters.  In this set it's Frank Rock.  Frank come with his twin guns of fury and two faces to choose from.

I love the detail on the face with the scrapes.


 

Frank also comes with his Monster Busting swamp boat.

But of course the selling point for this set is the Swamp Creature minifigure.

He also comes with this sea scape thingy.

And again it's the little details I love the best on these mini's

There's really no reason for these scales on the back of the head, they're covered with the helmet, but it's nice to see the detail.

And looking around the legosphere I see that a certain huge 80's icon will be coming to Lego's next year. Heroes in a half-shell.

Acting...Genius....Thank you....Series 8 LegoMinifigure

If you get the reference in the post title. Well I salute you sir or ma'am and boy you watch too much TV.

Anywho had to pick up some stuff at the store and when I do I can't pass up picking up a minifigure blind back if they have any.  And as luck would have it, I snagged one I didn't have.

The actor, playing Hamlet I assume. To be or not to be....

His other face.

Of course you can always do the ghost actor as well.