NOTE: This is not my current city but simply a great idea for getting started! Which modulars do you have? Leave a comment? Going custom, leave a comment!
There is an added cost but it's not as high as you think especially if you're going to grow slowly. I do have a cost breakdown in one of my MILS videos.
Nice vlog Sarah and I think your right start with a table and concentrate on that first!! Us lot are like let’s by every Lego set released then figure it out 😂😂
I have to admit I almost stumbled into mine about 6 months ago while becoming a Lego investor. I did define what I wanted in my city right away knowing my space was limited so that helped. So far my entire city consists of used sets so that helps justify the cost and is keeping within my size/space limits.
Holy Cow! Sarah, have you considered a theme? No disrespect, but a bunch of modulars together does not a city make. I don't know how long you have been building but a large part of my beginnings were research. For example, I wanted an Oregon-style (Or Maine) seaside village. I built smaller (there are no skyscrapers) as I'd find in Virginia Beach, San Diego, etc. Housing and businesses are not built side by side in a seaside town. The businesses are different - restaurants, small galleries, fishing shacks, boat piers, a grocery store (you get the idea). As for size, you could diagram what you want and begin laying it out with a sense of uniqueness. Then I buy strategically: not everything, not all modulars, not all Lego. It seems like you're unhappy with things the way they are - so as you said, you can make it for yourself. Step out, step up, and happy building.
Maybe, I wasn't as clear as I had hoped to be. The #1 thing I mentioned was finding your why or theme? Then I just wanted to show people the modulars available in 2021. This is not my new city or the beginning of my city just something for those starting out to think about.
My city is currently in sealed boxes 😂. It’s an ongoing joke a have a ever growing backlog but will get round to building it all soon (ish). I have every modular apart from Cafe Corner and the Green Grocer. I’m looking at either building a line of streets on different level shelves, or maybe a similar layout to your last city with the facing buildings forming a double sided street. I like what you’ve said today and is very useful for someone not sure or maybe who feels pressured into going down a certain route 👍
Awesome Simon, there’s no rush right. I really like the line of streets on shelves myself almost better then a model city layout. There are so many ways to go with it!
Should be noted that MOST alternative builds use only the same pieces as the original set, but there are SOME Alt builds that use additional pieces. Its just something to be aware of when you're shopping for alternative builds. It should also say somewhere on the page for the alt build whether or not you need pieces that arent in the box. Again, just something to be aware of.
i'm alway have problem with space as my ''room'' cramp with stuff that i will never have a city at all here when i got a lot of modular building Moc and offical set....
NOTE: This is not my current city but simply a great idea for getting started! Which modulars do you have? Leave a comment? Going custom, leave a comment!
Assembly square and bookshop sitting on my floor ready to put in my city
@@Cqpitalss awesome!
I just started my city yesterday, only have one mils plate done but very happy to atleast start
Awesome, find happiness in the small stuff too!
Love it “what’s going to make you smile” 😁
You got it!
🤠 great tips
Great video and I love your city
Thank you! New city coming soon too.
The mils plate system looks good but it may be a bit expensive for me...
There is an added cost but it's not as high as you think especially if you're going to grow slowly. I do have a cost breakdown in one of my MILS videos.
Nice vlog Sarah and I think your right start with a table and concentrate on that first!! Us lot are like let’s by every Lego set released then figure it out 😂😂
So true! It's harder than it looks too especially as I know you're like me and will have 20 modulars in a month and then be like what do I do now!
Nice little setup.. and great tips - especially the 1st one... that one really trickles down to all the rest!
Yes it does, doesn't it!
Seeing all the currently available modular compatible sets is a really cool and interesting idea. Great video!
Yes it’s exciting to see how many there actually are available right now!
Great video and good points to think about as I ponder starting a city.
Awesome, glad to hear. It’s worth giving some thought to a city before getting started as it can get overwhelming fast.
Great tips! I knew I wanted a city I never thought about a theme.
Maybe it's time for a theme then! Next project!
I have to admit I almost stumbled into mine about 6 months ago while becoming a Lego investor. I did define what I wanted in my city right away knowing my space was limited so that helped. So far my entire city consists of used sets so that helps justify the cost and is keeping within my size/space limits.
Fantastic, sounds like you had a plan! Used is an awesome way to go as you can get some more unique pieces that way!
Holy Cow! Sarah, have you considered a theme? No disrespect, but a bunch of modulars together does not a city make. I don't know how long you have been building but a large part of my beginnings were research. For example, I wanted an Oregon-style (Or Maine) seaside village. I built smaller (there are no skyscrapers) as I'd find in Virginia Beach, San Diego, etc. Housing and businesses are not built side by side in a seaside town. The businesses are different - restaurants, small galleries, fishing shacks, boat piers, a grocery store (you get the idea). As for size, you could diagram what you want and begin laying it out with a sense of uniqueness. Then I buy strategically: not everything, not all modulars, not all Lego. It seems like you're unhappy with things the way they are - so as you said, you can make it for yourself. Step out, step up, and happy building.
Maybe, I wasn't as clear as I had hoped to be. The #1 thing I mentioned was finding your why or theme? Then I just wanted to show people the modulars available in 2021. This is not my new city or the beginning of my city just something for those starting out to think about.
Terrific video - exactly the kind of info I needed. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! If you have specific questions feel free to leave them as I bet others do too!
My city is currently in sealed boxes 😂. It’s an ongoing joke a have a ever growing backlog but will get round to building it all soon (ish). I have every modular apart from Cafe Corner and the Green Grocer. I’m looking at either building a line of streets on different level shelves, or maybe a similar layout to your last city with the facing buildings forming a double sided street. I like what you’ve said today and is very useful for someone not sure or maybe who feels pressured into going down a certain route 👍
Awesome Simon, there’s no rush right. I really like the line of streets on shelves myself almost better then a model city layout. There are so many ways to go with it!
When you get older (like me) you have to take things slower and besides I’m looking to retire in a few short years so will need plenty to build 😀
Sounds like you are going to fill your time quite well!
This is a video series I need
Hope it helps! The key is to be happy with what you have and be confident with the direction you want to take with your city.
Should be noted that MOST alternative builds use only the same pieces as the original set, but there are SOME Alt builds that use additional pieces. Its just something to be aware of when you're shopping for alternative builds. It should also say somewhere on the page for the alt build whether or not you need pieces that arent in the box. Again, just something to be aware of.
Yes absolutely. Have to look for a straight exchange. Some are not.
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i'm alway have problem with space as my ''room'' cramp with stuff that i will never have a city at all here when i got a lot of modular building Moc and offical set....
Yes, you have to make what you have fit the space you have for sure. Hopefully one day you will have the chance to spread out.
great video. i think this should take the scare out of people wanting to start a city.some of the city are huge .take care bug you later
I hope so too. I wanted to show that it doesn't have to be a huge overwhelming project!
@@LittleBinsandBricks thank you
Are you on the Discord chat app?
I’m on several discord’s, yes…
@@LittleBinsandBricks how do I connect with you
Nevermind found ya 😂