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Fungal Infection

5th January 2009, 07:43 PM

New Castle Market Village set, Pirate and Power Miners are available from legoshop - anyone interested in anything? I'm placing an order for the Medieval Market Village along with some pirates stuff and wouldn't mind splitting shipping to my address - you will need to pay extra on top for shipping to your address once the sets arrive however. Payment will need to be made prior to me placing the order as well. I'm placing the order on Wednesday so if anyone is interested in anything just send me a PM.

Kyle

5th January 2009, 07:49 PM

I couldn't resist and actually ordered both the Medieval Market Village and Brickbeard's Bounty from them on Christmas day. :o They were shipped out on the 30th I can't wait to receive them. :p

llamatron

5th January 2009, 08:48 PM

I couldn't resist and actually ordered both the Medieval Market Village and Brickbeard's Bounty from them on Christmas day. :o They were shipped out on the 30th I can't wait to receive them. :p

ooooh. Let us know how they are!

I'll probably be passing on the market village but will pick up all the pirate stuff once it makes its way to retail.

Golden Phoenix

7th January 2009, 06:00 PM

Just noticed there is a lot of stuff on sale from their website
http://shop.lego.com/SalesAndDeals/Default.aspx?va=1
Anyone want to do a group order?

heroic_decepticon

8th January 2009, 03:21 PM

Guys, I saw 2 sets of Lego Death Star with really banged up boxes at Myer (Pitt Street Mall, Sydney). They were going for $545. Probably found it in the store during their stock check or something.

I also saw 1 Eiffle Tower set.

Kyle

8th January 2009, 03:24 PM

Guys, I saw 2 sets of Lego Death Star with really banged up boxes at Myer. They were going for $545. Probably found it in the store during their stock check or something.

I also saw 1 Eiffle Tower set.

This is something in no way I can afford. But it'd be cool to at least see the box in person. :)

heroic_decepticon

8th January 2009, 03:33 PM

This is something in no way I can afford. But it'd be cool to at least see the box in person. :)

This was the one I saw http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10143. Strange that the Lego site says its not available in AU.

Kyle

8th January 2009, 03:35 PM

This was the one I saw http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10143. Strange that the Lego site says its not available in AU.

I thought you meant this one. :p

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10188&cn=233

heroic_decepticon

8th January 2009, 06:09 PM

I thought you meant this one. :p

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10188&cn=233

Hmmm... didn't know there was another one. I'm pretty sure it 10143 and not 10188. :D

Stompy

8th January 2009, 08:04 PM

Spotted new sets at Target. Fresh from the pallet boxes:

6191 - Fire Fighter Building Set (these Building Sets use mostly basic bricks and comes with a minifig)
6192 - Pirate Building Set
6193 - Castle Building Set

6743 - Creator - Street Speeder

7630 - City Construction - Front End Loader
7632 - City Construction - Crawler Crane
7633 - City Construction - Construction Site

8014 - Star Wars - Clone Walker Battle Pack
8015 - Star Wars - Assassin Droid's Battle Pack
8016 - Star Wars - Hyena Droid Bomber

8972 - 8977 - Bionicles - Agori (small sets)

Not sure of the prices as I only bought the Street Speeder and most of them are in the shipping boxes still.

Lint

8th January 2009, 09:52 PM

^I can second these sightings and add lego city minifig set 8401-1.
Looks like lego are using uber glossier cardboard for the star wars sets too.

Golden Phoenix

8th January 2009, 11:22 PM

Sounds alright.
I'm wanting to find the clone battle pack and the new Bionicle sets.
But I think I'll wait for a sale. RRP are a tad higher then they should be <_<

MV75

11th January 2009, 09:01 AM

Yea, saw the new construction stuff at Target yesterday.

We were hunting down city police sets all day yesterday. The only thing we found that wasn't the police station nor truck was a "sidewalk" set that had a cop in it.

If anyone sees the helicopter or http://city.lego.com/en-us/Products/Police/7245.aspx that, let me know. :) Also after the fire station.

Also, saw the VW beetle set @ david jones too. Pretty huge 1600+ bits for $150.

And as a note, it's annoying to see almost every store had at least half of its shelves packed with the stupid clone wars lego. Just sitting there in their gigantic boxes taking the space away from the good sets that do sell.

Golden Phoenix

12th January 2009, 11:48 AM

STL

12th January 2009, 03:12 PM

Kyle

12th January 2009, 03:16 PM

Someone has found a banner for the new Space theme.
Looks kind of cool. They have gone for the whole flying car thing
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/weswalker3/01-10-09_1212.jpg (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=22997&st=180&p=423390&#entry423390)
(click to go to Eurobricks topic and see more)

Love the redneck/muscle car sort of look for the bad guy vehicle. (Lockdown! :p)
I will want the Space Police flag ship so hope it'll look good. :p

MV75

13th January 2009, 08:03 AM

It should be mentioned bigger that it's a clickable link and that there are more pictures of the whole banner and badguy minifig. :)

At first I thought it was too "mars mission" looking, but I'll wait and see. The new logo is ok too. :)

And speaking of logos, the courier guy from the city sidewalk set has the original space logo on the front of him. :)

Sam

13th January 2009, 11:25 AM

Saw them all today on shelf. Wasn't too impressed by the SWs stuff very much. The Creator set I didn't see though it looks pretty cool. Anyone seen the new Lego catalogues yet?

If you have joined the LEGO Club (15 dollars for a lifetime membership), you will get their catalogues when they come out.

I got mine, but it didn't show the Pirate or Space Police sets, so I think it's only for the first quarter or so of 2009.

valkyrie_76

14th January 2009, 01:40 AM

Would anyone pay this amount for a Star Wars lego?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360121898324&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=023

I have one of those sealed and I was going to sell it at Nexus but I think I might have a go on ebay.

Stompy

14th January 2009, 01:51 AM

Very nice on the Space Police set. Love that helmet. All these nw outlandish designs will certainly keep my wallet empty upon release. although I do wish they make another "robot" themed line like Exo-Force.

Krayt

14th January 2009, 07:59 PM

i just found the NEW CLONEWARS LEGO in KMART!!!!!!!!!

That's the Northcote one for you melbournians

jaydisc

15th January 2009, 01:18 PM

Just saw this in the USA.... hopefully not too far away for Oz.

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0225.jpg

roller

16th January 2009, 11:23 PM

green bricks are yummy

blackie

16th January 2009, 11:28 PM

green bricks are yummy

just dont eat the yellow ones, ok?

liegeprime

19th January 2009, 09:52 AM

heroic_decepticon

19th January 2009, 02:11 PM

Lint

19th January 2009, 02:15 PM

MV75

19th January 2009, 11:33 PM

[QUOTE=MV75;75034]If anyone sees the helicopter or http://city.lego.com/en-us/Products/Police/7245.aspx that, let me know. :) Also after the fire station.[QUOTE]

See 4 boxes of these at Pitt Street Mall Myer (sydney)... :D

Which one/s?

Definitly after the police ones. Let me know if you can get them. Thanks. Also let me know the cost of the fire station if you can get that too.

STL

19th January 2009, 11:46 PM

K-Mart has 15% off new Lego sets this week.

I'm quite interested in that $10 buck Creator plane/shuttle. Very cool looking and I have a soft spot for jets. Might be 1st Lego acquisition in awhile :eek:

Golden Phoenix

19th January 2009, 11:49 PM

This is for all Melbournites here who are also Lego Fans

I just learned of this today.. not sure if anyone has already posted this

Lego Convention on Australia long weekend - apparently its a yearly event now
official website below for details. Darn why cant they hold one in Sydney as well....
http://www.brickventures.com/

I had forgotten about that. I could swear I posted something about it ages ago too.
Definitely going to try to check it out

STL

19th January 2009, 11:50 PM

I had forgotten about that. I could swear I posted something about it ages ago too.
Definitely going to try to check it out
+1 look forward to checking it out on Sunday. $5 ain't steep at all

Cliffjumper

20th January 2009, 07:01 PM

hey guys I play lego too :p I collect mainly star wars and need more if u have any to sell :) but I like pirate and castle as well havent bought any sinsed like 1998 but just got back into it again cant get enough ay I ve been buying all my friend old lego they dont want anymore too :D

Fungal Infection

20th January 2009, 07:33 PM

STL

20th January 2009, 10:39 PM

After seeing this, along with Cafe Corner and Green Grocer, I'm tempted to branch out into city - but that would set a dangerously expensive precedent....

That is very dangerous... many years worth of City to go back too. :eek: Don't do it, Fungal!

Kyle

20th January 2009, 10:49 PM

GO DO IT!!! (Evil laughter... hahaha...)

Golden Phoenix

20th January 2009, 11:56 PM

For Leigeprime specifically:

http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=10190&LangId=2057&ShipTo=AU

After seeing this, along with Cafe Corner and Green Grocer, I'm tempted to branch out into city - but that would set a dangerously expensive precedent....

I really want to get my hands on that. I'm not sure if I should order it or wait to see if David Jones gets it in. It would be great for the other 2 I have

liegeprime

21st January 2009, 12:06 AM

I really want to get my hands on that. I'm not sure if I should order it or wait to see if David Jones gets it in. It would be great for the other 2 I have

Ive only seen DJ have Cafe corner and Green grocer so far. They apparently keep it in stock when its not Xmas seasonand just bring em out when it is, since they expect that it would most likely sell during those months ( as per the saleslady at the toys section of Parramatta DJ) I was only able to put Cafe corner on layby at the time coz Id be really broke if I added the green grocer - I know TDD has both. Ill post pics of the construction of the cafe - once Ive decided to start on it ;)

iceburn

21st January 2009, 12:09 AM

guys..KMART catalogue has 20% off legos starting THURS...

Golden Phoenix

21st January 2009, 12:18 AM

Ive only seen DJ have Cafe corner and Green grocer so far. They apparently keep it in stock when its not Xmas seasonand just bring em out when it is, since they expect that it would most likely sell during those months ( as per the saleslady at the toys section of Parramatta DJ) I was only able to put Cafe corner on layby at the time coz Id be really broke if I added the green grocer - I know TDD has both. Ill post pics of the construction of the cafe - once Ive decided to start on it ;)

Well I put them both on Layby at the same time and just paid for them over them 2 months.
Coz I got them both for 200 each, I only had to pay about 30-40/week, which isnt too bad.

Very nice sets. They have a real 'collector' feel to them

guys..KMART catalogue has 20% off legos starting THURS...

HELLO!

liegeprime

21st January 2009, 12:30 AM

Very nice sets. They have a real 'collector' feel to them

oooh youve assembled it then? :) :) pics?

roller

21st January 2009, 12:42 AM

did you guys watch 'Corner gas' today?

They made a scale model of their town using Lego, but i think they mispronounced it to avoid legal stuff

Golden Phoenix

21st January 2009, 12:47 AM

oooh youve assembled it then? :) :) pics?

There is one in the Lego Acquisitions (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=75262#post75262) thread

Picture is a bit dodgy because my phone is the only thing I got.

Stompy

21st January 2009, 02:35 AM

guys..KMART catalogue has 20% off legos starting THURS...

Thanks ice! Time to get some of the new Construction stuff. Hopefully new set lines come out as well. Power Miners and Space Police.

jaydisc

21st January 2009, 07:25 AM

I've seen Power Miners, new Pirates and more over here in the USA.

Couple of prices to note to see if how AU compares:

Big Pirate Ship US$99
Indy Wing and Gas Truck US$49
Darth Vader Tie Fighter US$29 (has some sort of special/limited edition badge too)

TheDirtyDigger

21st January 2009, 09:28 AM

Darth Vader Tie Fighter US$29 (has some sort of special/limited edition badge too)

10th Anniversary repaint.(first one is black and blue)
It's on the shelves here at $49.99.

jaydisc

21st January 2009, 12:28 PM

10th Anniversary repaint.(first one is black and blue)
It's on the shelves here at $49.99.

Really? Awesome! 20% off will put that at A$40, which is cheaper than US$30.

Paulbot

21st January 2009, 01:12 PM

Big Pirate Ship US$99

Don't hold your tongue while you say that!! :D

I saw that Darth Vader TIE Advanced over the weekend too. I noticed it because a lady was carrying two of it and went to have a look in the Lego aisle. I like the TIE vehicles (thanks to days of playing TIE Fighter) but still can't bring myself to buy a Lego set just yet.

I did see it also at Toyworld where it was $46 (so cheaper than K-Mart outside of the regular K-Mart sales).

Cliffjumper

21st January 2009, 04:04 PM

awesome 20% off at Kmart thanks for the heads up :D

Golden Phoenix

21st January 2009, 09:38 PM

Don't hold your tongue while you say that!! :D

I saw that Darth Vader TIE Advanced over the weekend too. I noticed it because a lady was carrying two of it and went to have a look in the Lego aisle. I like the TIE vehicles (thanks to days of playing TIE Fighter) but still can't bring myself to buy a Lego set just yet.

I did see it also at Toyworld where it was $46 (so cheaper than K-Mart outside of the regular K-Mart sales).

I'm hoping to pick it up tomorrow. Looks very nice

Cliffjumper

21st January 2009, 09:41 PM

I have the tie fighter it is awesome, so worth getting :D

STL

22nd January 2009, 04:56 PM

guys..KMART catalogue has 20% off legos starting THURS...

I was going to confirm this but wanted to makes sure I was right first since I'd already thrown out my catalogue on trash night but the sale is actually 15% only. Saw it today when I dropped by K-Mart to grab my weekly dosage of Thins, Pringles, Skittles and Gobstoppers. The 20% is for other items like Bob the Builder and Dora.

Cliffjumper

22nd January 2009, 09:13 PM

I confirm that I got some today 15 %.... better than retail :D

Wheel-J

24th January 2009, 12:55 PM

This is for all Melbournites here who are also Lego Fans

I just learned of this today.. not sure if anyone has already posted this

Lego Convention on Australia long weekend - apparently its a yearly event now
official website below for details. Darn why cant they hold one in Sydney as well....
http://www.brickventures.com/

I knew I read something about the Brickvention public expo (http://www.brickventures.com/index.php/Brickvention-2009-Public-Expo.html).
Probably, I could spend a short visit tomorrow..:D

Fungal Infection

24th January 2009, 11:52 PM

Golden Phoenix

25th January 2009, 12:01 AM

demand just significantly higher than supply
I think that is why

liegeprime

25th January 2009, 12:02 AM

Does anyone know why Lego Batman sets are so extortionately priced??? Looking at the price of sets on ebay and bricklink, set 7884 (Batman's Buggy: Escape of Mr Freeze) goes for $50 and upwards - why??? Its the smallest set in the range and was released just last year!! Then there's the Batmobile (no cheaper than $150 US), the Batcave for $200 and up and so on. Are they rare or is demand just significantly higher than supply?
I believe coz the line will be cancelled. Prolly and this is just a hunch, Lego has to share the profit for the line with the co-owners as Batman is TM under DC, so they have to pay royalties and all, as well as paying royalties to Bob Kane ( creator) and prolly if WB has a say in it, mebbe a cut as well.

Lint

25th January 2009, 12:09 AM

Does anyone know why Lego Batman sets are so extortionately priced??? Looking at the price of sets on ebay and bricklink, set 7884 (Batman's Buggy: Escape of Mr Freeze) goes for $50 and upwards - why??? Its the smallest set in the range and was released just last year!! Then there's the Batmobile (no cheaper than $150 US), the Batcave for $200 and up and so on. Are they rare or is demand just significantly higher than supply?

Batman sets have a lot of unique and customised pieces which I would say are highly coveted since it looks like they didn't have huge production runs of batman sets.

You reckon this is extortionate, you should check out harry potter lego :p

Fungal Infection

25th January 2009, 12:13 AM

I guess that kills off any desire I had of branching out into Lego Batman sets..... :(

STL

26th January 2009, 11:35 PM

I guess that kills off any desire I had of branching out into Lego Batman sets..... :(

Yeah, I was eyeing a few this year too. Probably still want to get the Penguin's lair but that's probably it.

TheDirtyDigger

29th January 2009, 01:41 AM

Well I reckon this is cool....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/STAR-WARS-LUKE-SKYWALKER-LIMITED-EDITION-MAQUETTE-LEGO_W0QQitemZ330189073880QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBuild ing_Toys?hash=item330189073880&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

Not exactly Lego but....

jaydisc

29th January 2009, 09:40 AM

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/leiagoldenbikini.png (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lights/3215038558/in/set-72157612770468289/)

(click to view)

Stompy

30th January 2009, 12:02 AM

Giant-fig. Am over Star Wars though.

Spotted the new Indiana Jones sets and all the new Technics, which are looking very yummy. I resisted the temptation to grab them all and will wait for a sale. But the urge... ARGH.

TheDirtyDigger

30th January 2009, 12:39 PM

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/171/1233261047128ea5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Golden Phoenix

30th January 2009, 07:59 PM

nice
any of the other series?

Zippo

30th January 2009, 08:00 PM

Oh, I do like the Republic Cruiser and the Endor set..

Lint

30th January 2009, 09:51 PM

might have to buy that damned shuttle for that rodian minifig.

NEMESIS PRIME

2nd February 2009, 08:15 PM

nice
any of the other series?

Aghhh the trainwreck-of-a-temple of doom set. [I got that off someone on a LEGO Forum :D]
I like the ambush in Cairo new cool pieces :cool:
And looks like Indy has a new head.

http://www.jedinews.co.uk/images/news/articles/indysets1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/Shawdowtrooper17/indysets1.jpg

jaydisc

3rd February 2009, 05:36 PM

General Grevious marked down to AUD65 at http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10186

Stompy

3rd February 2009, 05:48 PM

Cliffjumper

3rd February 2009, 08:30 PM

those new star wars sets are awesome I cant wait for them too come out Im guessing next year probably LOL

STL

3rd February 2009, 11:21 PM

Hopefully that price filters down to Kmart. Been wanting it but not for the full rrp.

Speaking of which I was going to bite the bullet and get some of the new Technic sets only to find they were priced quite high. It appears that they added 20% extra on the prices. That small bulldozer is $20!

The new Bionicles sets are out too. On the back of the package it has instructions included inside for a figure game involving the sets. I wonder if its any good?

Those new Indy sets are good for mini-fig fodder. I'm liking the mine carts.

Yeah, I noticed that too. The online store has the Quad Bike for $60 but K-Mart have it for $65. I think they're trying to preserve margins. The bulldozer is the same price as it is on the Legoshop site tho.

Also, note that K-Mart are already clearing out Mars Mission sets which is amazingly strange. I was gonna buy them for parts but figured i really probably shouldn't with time at a premium now.

Golden Phoenix

3rd February 2009, 11:42 PM

Hopefully that price filters down to Kmart. Been wanting it but not for the full rrp.

Speaking of which I was going to bite the bullet and get some of the new Technic sets only to find they were priced quite high. It appears that they added 20% extra on the prices. That small bulldozer is $20!

The new Bionicles sets are out too. On the back of the package it has instructions included inside for a figure game involving the sets. I wonder if its any good?

Those new Indy sets are good for mini-fig fodder. I'm liking the mine carts.
Apparently Lego increased the prices last year, but because of out good $ at the time, we were buffeted from the price rise. Now the dollar is crap, so we get the price rise.
I also suspect Lego is trying to protect itself from the financial crisis, so they kept prices at the increase so they can add some padding to their pockets even though oil has dropped considerably.
Annoying it is, I think it is kind of ok seeing as they are still a customer focused company.
And if I remember right, still family owned.

The online store has the Quad Bike for $60 but K-Mart have it for $65. I think they're trying to preserve margins.

And when there is a 10/20% off sale it drops. I swear it's a con K-mart is trying to do

Stompy

4th February 2009, 12:05 AM

I thought it'd have something to do with the financial crisis. They aren't too expensive but when you want to get 3+ at a time. It adds up. Time to wait for a sale.

Golden Phoenix

4th February 2009, 12:22 AM

I thought it'd have something to do with the financial crisis. They aren't too expensive but when you want to get 3+ at a time. It adds up. Time to wait for a sale.

It was originally because of the high oil price. But when it dropped, they kept the prices up to pad themselves out.
Although they have been having a rough couple of years since 2000, so they do really need some protecting.

NEMESIS PRIME

4th February 2009, 07:54 AM

And if I remember right, still family owned.

I thought I remembered reading on another forum that its no longer family owned....Forgot where though. :confused:

i_amtrunks

4th February 2009, 09:14 AM

Thought it was odd that the larger Mars Mission sets were being reduced already.

Then again the Speed Racer lego was reduced quickly too...

Golden Phoenix

4th February 2009, 11:03 AM

I thought I remembered reading on another forum that its no longer family owned....Forgot where though. :confused:

The Wikipedia article about Lego says that the company is still privately owned and the article about the Lego Group says it is still family owned.

Zippo

6th February 2009, 12:09 PM

Managed to find some new Lego locally - New Zealand, and the RRP certinally has increased. Mad me rather sad as I am going to have to be picky. I do find it funny though how a big Technic Crane is cheaper though than a smaller Star Wars or Indy Jones item, but I guess Lego has to pay for rights somewhere.

Question for the Australian Lego Shop ..
Are items shipped from Australia or the USA/UK/Demark/elsewhere?

Kyle

6th February 2009, 12:29 PM

I remember my last couple of orders were shipped from Europe, but can't remember if they were from Denmark directly.

TheDirtyDigger

6th February 2009, 12:30 PM

I do find it funny though how a big Technic Crane is cheaper though than a smaller Star Wars or Indy Jones item, but I guess Lego has to pay for rights somewhere.

I had heard that Lucas was screwing Lego for a rather large amount for licensing.

Fungal Infection

6th February 2009, 12:36 PM

Question for the Australian Lego Shop ..
Are items shipped from Australia or the USA/UK/Demark/elsewhere?

The last few items I have ordered have the Denmark address on the shipping box, but an Australian address for returns or undelivered items. My credit card invoice however has "Lego London" as the biller. :confused:

Zippo

6th February 2009, 03:55 PM

I ask regarding the Lego Shop, as the postage price kills any deals you may find. Up to $25, pay $25 in postage. And since all new items are RRP anyway, why not just walk down to the store..

Golden Phoenix

6th February 2009, 10:03 PM

I ask regarding the Lego Shop, as the postage price kills any deals you may find. Up to $25, pay $25 in postage. And since all new items are RRP anyway, why not just walk down to the store..

From what I've heard, once you hit a certain amount for postage, it just stops going higher

STL

9th February 2009, 02:06 PM

Apparently Lego increased the prices last year, but because of out good $ at the time, we were buffeted from the price rise. Now the dollar is crap, so we get the price rise.
I also suspect Lego is trying to protect itself from the financial crisis, so they kept prices at the increase so they can add some padding to their pockets even though oil has dropped considerably.
Annoying it is, I think it is kind of ok seeing as they are still a customer focused company.
And if I remember right, still family owned.

And when there is a 10/20% off sale it drops. I swear it's a con K-mart is trying to do

I just realised we were wrong over the weekend. The quadbike is actually $58 at K-Mart. $2 cheaper than RRP so with the discount it'd actually be better so we were being unfair there. Still pricey for the set though it does look very nice and I may pick it up as my first technic set

STL

9th February 2009, 11:53 PM

K-Mart Sale this week on Thursday with 15% off. I should be looking at buying next Wed. My 1st paycheck comes thru. :D Good to have money again :D :D :D Good time to get that Quad bike and clearance stuff.

Golden Phoenix

9th February 2009, 11:54 PM

C'mon Pirate sets.
Papa needs a new ship

piratescratch

11th February 2009, 09:32 AM

C'mon Pirate sets.
Papa needs a new ship

That's really the only thing (6234 Brickbeard's Bounty) from the 2009 sets I want at the moment. Well that and the 7749 Echo Base (Star Wars).

I'm curbing my Lego purchases this year, no more impulse buys. Also I'm getting a bit pickier now with the sets.

Fungal Infection

12th February 2009, 11:21 PM

Guys, Pirates aint on the first half release schedule for stores down under according to the latest catalogue. Anyway, the real reason for this post - New Town, Castle, Agents, Power Miners and Space Police pics!!

http://www.pockyland.net/viewthread.php?tid=10431

Love the new Agents copter and the rogues gallery for the space police line is top stuff! Power Miners is starting to grow on me too. And even though I dont collect city, the new bus station set is really tempting. Bring on the second half of 2009 for new Legos!!

STL

13th February 2009, 01:26 AM

The Space Police ships look awesome. Can't wait for them. Great pieces too.

The Agents don't look as good as the first time but the Helicopter looks awesome as does the 4 Wheel pursuit vehicle. The female badgirl is pretty cool too. The mech makes me think of inferior Exoforce though.

Power Miners.. the drill is about the only interesting thing in any of those sets. Won't touch.

Loving both the Creator sets too. Lots of fun there.

Stompy

13th February 2009, 02:46 AM

Holy moly! I'm going to be so broke this year. That little robot dog for the Space Police is awesome. Can probably make one out of my spares right now by just looking at those pics. Will most likely grab the entire Space Police set.

Agent's sets are all must haves. Nice to see a robot vehicle for the main villian. Looks ace. The "deco" written with texta on the figure being held by the robot is amusing. I guess they will photoshop the "deco"/design when it's all finalized.

And some mroe Ferrari Lego. How many times do they have to make reiterations of the F1 and the Scuderia truck?

That Creator Dragon. Will be a nice counter to the green dragon they had a year or so ago.

All looking good.

i_amtrunks

13th February 2009, 10:17 AM

Those Space Police Sets look fantastic, I'm going to have to avoid the lego aisles when those guys come out.

And I love that the Joker's Ice Cream van has been turned into a family Campervan, bike and all.
Might have to nab another one or two to make a fleet of Joker Ice Cream vans...

piratescratch

13th February 2009, 10:37 AM

Besides the Ferrari sets nothing else really catches my eye. I'm actually a bit dissapointed with this years Agents sets (besides the chopper).

Stompy

13th February 2009, 11:27 AM

It appears they are reducing the amount of medium-large sets in favour of the more affordable smaller sets, judging from the sizes and recent releases for this year so far. I guess all those shelf-warming Mars Mission sets and the financial crisis is hitting them hard.

Fungal Infection

13th February 2009, 04:01 PM

And some mroe Ferrari Lego. How many times do they have to make reiterations of the F1 and the Scuderia truck?

In all fairness though, the cars the Ferrari team uses change every year and the sets reflect that. The truck is also not a full semi like the first version but rather a smaller supply truck. But then again, its Ferrari F1, there's not really much scope to produce anything else. :p

Kyle

13th February 2009, 04:37 PM

Fungal Infection

13th February 2009, 06:14 PM

:(

Noticed your post a little late. All the pics are no longer working. :o

I saved images of most of the sets just in case this would happen though I didn't save pics of the creator, technic and mindstorm sets. Here you go, in technicolour glory:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/7097_Castle.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Ferrari.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/a1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/a2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/a3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/a4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/a5.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/c1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/c2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/c3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/c4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/p1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/p2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/p3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/sp1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/sp2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/sp3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/sp4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/sp5.jpg

Kyle

13th February 2009, 08:22 PM

Thanks Fungal you're a legend! :)

Of these I'll definitely continue getting the new castle sets.

Space Police: The ships and aliens look very nice but I'm not sure about the non-traditional space helmets the police figures are wearing. I'll probably end up buying the flag ship anyway.

The City Corner with the lovely bus is looking mighty tempting. Even Agents sets look like a lot of fun.

jaydisc

13th February 2009, 08:33 PM

Animated Earth Mode Megatron!!! :D

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/a5.jpg

STL

14th February 2009, 03:58 PM

On the way home from squash this morning, I almost caved in and bought a Racers set that had been marked down to $25. It was a damaged two car set with a launcher thing. I went back to it after leaving the store but then put it back. Was so... tempted! Space Police... where are you??? :o :rolleyes: :D

MV75

14th February 2009, 07:13 PM

At this house it's: "Space police and city, where are you?!?"

Stompy

14th February 2009, 10:10 PM

Forget Agents & Space Police. These babies are my most wanted this year:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Lego/Lego6752.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Lego/Lego6753.jpg

Creator sets rule and my love of Trucks will be in hyper mode with all these releases.

Wheel-J

14th February 2009, 10:29 PM

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Lego/Lego6753.jpg

Wow! :eek: This one is a triple winner! :)

MV75

14th February 2009, 10:43 PM

Hey! It's lego inferno! :)

piratescratch

14th February 2009, 11:45 PM

Forget Agents & Space Police. These babies are my most wanted this year:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Lego/Lego6752.jpg

[IMG]http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Lego/Lego6753.jpg[IMG]

Creator sets rule and my love of Trucks will be in hyper mode with all these releases.

Inferno is that you?

Kyle

15th February 2009, 02:26 AM

Inferno's a triple changer now. :D

Zippo

15th February 2009, 08:11 AM

Oh man those creator sets are AWESOME! What a great Lego year

MV75

15th February 2009, 08:41 AM

Inferno's a triple changer now. :D

Yea, he turns into whirl and hound. :D

Golden Phoenix

15th February 2009, 10:55 AM

I wouldn't like it if he was Inferno. He'd be a major parts former :D:p:D

STL

15th February 2009, 11:56 AM

Whoa! Those Creator sets are amazing. They will be some must haves this year along with the Space Police.

Good point too, Kyle on the uniforms/helmets of the Space Police. They could be better. But sci-fi is one of my main genres so I'm happy to look past that. :)

NEMESIS PRIME

15th February 2009, 12:27 PM

From what I've heard, once you hit a certain amount for postage, it just stops going higher

I think $45 is the most you have to pay. If you just get lots of stuff on clearance/sale you'll eventually save some $$$

i_amtrunks

16th February 2009, 10:27 AM

Must resist buying Inferno in lego format...

Do not think I can though....

Golden Phoenix

16th February 2009, 11:16 AM

Must resist buying Inferno in lego format...

Do not think I can though....

Yesss, let your feeling guide you

Fungal Infection

16th February 2009, 04:10 PM

For the SW fans:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/10195.jpg

Zippo

16th February 2009, 06:16 PM

That is love, pitty its a $250US shop@home exclusive

Golden Phoenix

16th February 2009, 11:18 PM

Damn that thing is sweet.
The dropship can also carry the AT-TE from what I have heard.
Shame about the price though. I wish it cam with more clones too. Just another 3 or 4. Would have been sweet. Instant army

Stompy

19th February 2009, 09:28 PM

MV75

19th February 2009, 10:13 PM

That'd be right. :)

Anyway, highly recommended for the technic excavator. It drives the two piston actions very very well. And it's very easy to add the lights to the arm too.

STL

19th February 2009, 10:47 PM

Set 8293 - Power Functions Motor Set is finally available locally. I saw it at TRU today. Didn't check the price though. I wanted to get it but I also need the Infrared Remote to make my Mars Mission Crystal Reaper mechanized remotely. But the remote isn't available. Might check out the Lego Center in Moonee Ponds.

Lego Center in Moonee Ponds??? Lemme know more.

I found a price tag today for the Count Dooku Solar Ship today (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7752-1). $100 for such a small set. :eek:

Stompy

19th February 2009, 10:55 PM

It's not really Lego shop. It's a Lego Education Center. Made more for "educational" purposes but they do have stuff for sale there. It's not a very big place, so don't expect a huge range but they do have some pretty cool exclusives every now and then.

The centre is at 37 Hall Street Moonee Ponds.

Sheesh the SW license tax is in full effect with that Dooku set. I'm glad I'm not into SW at all. Although I do love all the SW Mini sets.

Golden Phoenix

20th February 2009, 11:13 AM

Set 8293 - Power Functions Motor Set is finally available locally. I saw it at TRU today. Didn't check the price though. I wanted to get it but I also need the Infrared Remote to make my Mars Mission Crystal Reaper mechanized remotely. But the remote isn't available. Might check out the Lego Center in Moonee Ponds.

Me too. I was surprised to see that added in the instructions. Haven't seen them add motor function instructions for ages

NEMESIS PRIME

20th February 2009, 11:49 AM

Lego Center in Moonee Ponds??? Lemme know more.

I found a price tag today for the Count Dooku Solar Ship today (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7752-1). $100 for such a small set. :eek:

I thought it was well known it was $100 AUD? Also Solar Sailors should be at TRU now, Atleast my local TRU has them....

That AT-OT & Dropship 10195 is $400 AUD! :mad:

There's a LEGO Educational Centre in Brisbane near South Bank I think never been there though but drove past it once or twice, pretty small. :(

Also 8293 at the shops? Finally! :cool: I didnt see any at my TRU though...

Golden Phoenix

20th February 2009, 10:20 PM

I thought it was well known it was $100 AUD? Also Solar Sailors should be at TRU now, Atleast my local TRU has them....

Saw them at the TRU at Chadstone. Yeah, $100 isn't worth it. even 70 is pushing it I recon

NEMESIS PRIME

21st February 2009, 09:11 AM

Saw them at the TRU at Chadstone. Yeah, $100 isn't worth it. even 70 is pushing it I recon

I bet if they have a sale it'd only be down to like $90, Like the Hoth Base late last year. But I really want it and the only other SW thing I want is Vaders Tie [Maybe a Assasin Droid Battle Pack] but thats all untill the new SW stuff comes out.....

STL

22nd February 2009, 01:03 AM

I saw the Power Miners today. That big drill was about the only thing that interested me (How its built and it does look cool even tho the colour choices are bad) but its an easy pass until a 20% off sale.

Golden Phoenix

23rd February 2009, 08:28 PM

Saw this the other day and realised just how right he kind of is.
Shortpacked: Lego Space Police (http://www.shortpacked.com/comics/20090220legospacepolice.png)

Not one human bad guy or alian police officer...funny that

Kyle

24th February 2009, 01:57 PM

Think I prefer Mars Mission overall. :p

STL

25th February 2009, 11:57 PM

Fungal Infection

26th February 2009, 06:24 PM

Myer have 20% off all Legos for today only! So take advantage of late night shopping and pop on down to your local for a look-see.

Stompy

26th February 2009, 11:57 PM

Spotted the new Creator bike and plane set at $35 K-Mart. Whoa, pricey. these used to be $30 sets. The bike looks great and one of the modes is basically Classics Mirage. :D Will buy at the next sale.

They also had the new Racers sets too, one of which quite caught my eye. Next sale fodder too though.

Thanks for the heads up. I was excited for the new sets, but was dissapointed with the Creator sets a little. I guess I wanted play value (ala minifigs) right now. So I ended up leaving them on the shelves until a sale. Altho I caved in (AGAIN) and got the big Power Miners Crystal Crawler (8961) and the Rally Racers 2 pack. Will get the other 2 packs when there is a sale.

Also spotted the new City Dozer 7685. $58.

Darn, missed the Myer sale. But the one local to me has nothing I need.

STL

27th February 2009, 01:17 AM

You are so terribly weak. Disappointed, Stompster. Disappointed. You can bet your bottom $ that we're about a week or two from sales!

llamatron

27th February 2009, 03:49 PM

My local K-mart has the Huuuuuuge Millenium Falcon on clearance for $700.

jaydisc

27th February 2009, 04:26 PM

Fungal Infection

27th February 2009, 05:03 PM

I saw this MOC (http://www.e-klocki.com/2009/02/26/bad-week-take-a-dose-of-nnen/) a few days ago and am blown away by the fag

I find this statement highly amusing. :D

jaydisc

27th February 2009, 05:19 PM

I find this statement highly amusing. :D

Don't know what happened there :o

Stompy

27th February 2009, 05:49 PM

That is pretty impressive but the windshield for the cockpit shows 8 studs ;)

The circular wings are well done.

jaydisc

27th February 2009, 06:17 PM

Ah, I saw those but was sure they were on the UNDERSIDE of the cockpit, but I'm wrong (http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=3707924).

Golden Phoenix

27th February 2009, 09:19 PM

I saw this MOC (http://www.e-klocki.com/2009/02/26/bad-week-take-a-dose-of-nnen/) a few days ago and am blown away by the fact that you can't see one lego bricktop exposed on the outside of the vehicle. Amazing!

That is a damn fine work of art there.
Although I did find some studs exposed (http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/nnenn/Sky-Fi/944PMT/04.jpg), but you can't really hold it against it. It is still damn awesome

MV75

28th February 2009, 06:32 AM

Yea, saw all of those new power miners, creator sets and city dohzer. :)

Also saw quite a few mars missions that I hadn't seen in a while, big sets too.

And, saw a few new "impulse" sets. Two pirates (pirate and federation guy), fireman and chef.

Golden Phoenix

28th February 2009, 06:20 PM

And, saw a few new "impulse" sets. Two pirates (pirate and federation guy), fireman and chef.

That's a good thing to hear. Hopefully the bigger pirates are right around the corner

llamatron

1st March 2009, 12:50 AM

Oh sweet, where did you find the Pirate Impulse sets?

MV75

1st March 2009, 10:23 AM

Toyworld. They had two of the special lego aisle stands filled with them.

jaydisc

2nd March 2009, 05:16 PM

For the SW fans:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/10195.jpg

Cheaper version:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3303390365_0faf0400e5.jpg?v=0 (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/03/01/microscale-republic-dropship-with-at-ot-walker-by-roguebantha/)

Stompy

2nd March 2009, 07:18 PM

So cute!

On a related note... Not quite micro, not quite minifig scale versions of a few Agents sets:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3311865709_f498e10526.jpg

Also 20% Off Toys at Target from 5/3 - 11/3. Time to get some cheap Lego. Or regular price Lego, since the price hike. ;)

Fungal Infection

2nd March 2009, 07:58 PM

Pirates sets have been spotted at Myers according to a source at aussielegofans forum - prices as follows:

6239 Cannon Battle $9.99
6240 Kraken Attackin' $14.99
6241 Loot Island $29.99
6242 Soldier's Fort $79.99
6243 Blackbeard's Bount $139.99
6253 Shipwreck Hideout $49.99
8396 Soldier's Arsenal $4.99
8397 Pirate Survival $4.99

Kinda unusual since they aren't in the catalogue for the first half of this year. But then again who cares, time to go shopping...... :D

llamatron

2nd March 2009, 08:11 PM

Hells yeah!

piratescratch

2nd March 2009, 08:39 PM

HELL YEAH but Sydney. :(

Any Melbournians spotted it yet?

Fungal Infection

4th March 2009, 03:25 PM

Turns out the pirates sighting was a false alarm. Miscommunication. :(

Golden Phoenix

4th March 2009, 06:13 PM

Turns out the pirates sighting was a false alarm. Miscommunication. :(

My hopes and dreams are shattered.

MV75

4th March 2009, 06:19 PM

Not entirely, my sighting of the "impulse" sets is 100% accurate. ;)

I'm waiting for space police anyway.

Fungal Infection

5th March 2009, 12:40 PM

First we had mini Agents and mini Star Wars, now we have mini Castle:

Medieval Marketplace

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/marketplace.jpg

STL

10th March 2009, 12:05 AM

Lego Sale this week at K-Mart at 15% off.

Stompy

19th March 2009, 11:38 PM

Lego City Farm sets are out!

Spotted the three at Toys R Us:

- 7635 4WD with Horse Trailer ($35)
- 7636 Combine Harvester ($60)
- 7637 Farm ($130)

Oddly enough, 7634 Tractor was not there.

jaydisc

20th March 2009, 04:20 PM

Do any of those have the cow? I want a cow.

Stompy

20th March 2009, 11:40 PM

The Farm set has cows. Comes with two of the beauties.

Also TRU has the "Limited Edition" marked: 8707 - Power Miners Boulder Blaster set for $50. It's in the catalogue. I don't think its a special price. Just an advertised item.

Golden Phoenix

21st March 2009, 02:34 AM

Also TRU has the "Limited Edition" marked: 8707 - Power Miners Boulder Blaster set for $50. It's in the catalogue. I don't think its a special price. Just an advertised item.

It will probably be an exclusive, like the castle series big wheel

Sutton

21st March 2009, 02:24 PM

Lego City Farm sets are out!

Spotted the three at Toys R Us:

- 7635 4WD with Horse Trailer ($35)
- 7636 Combine Harvester ($60)
- 7637 Farm ($130)

Oddly enough, 7634 Tractor was not there.

Likewise, spotted them at Toyworld Launceston this morning, but no tractor.

Only after the Farm at this stage, mostly so I can say to people that ''I bought the Farm''.

Mind you, the Horse trailer set comes with fantastic minifgs, 'Pretentious B****' and 'Mr I-Married-You-For-Your-Fathers-Money'.

MV75

21st March 2009, 05:14 PM

Mmmmm, I'm not really seeing $130 in that farm set. More like $80. Not compared to the police station that's for sure.

Sutton

21st March 2009, 05:31 PM

Mmmmm, I'm not really seeing $130 in that farm set. More like $80. Not compared to the police station that's for sure.

Maybe not $130 worth of build time. But as far as plastic weight goes, it feels about right.

That's why the fabled 'part to price' ratio system is so completely flawed. There's more expense involved in a set than just pumping out a bunch of parts. It also depends on the amount of unique/rare pieces the set requires, and how many printed elements there are.

Sutton

21st March 2009, 05:37 PM

I'm trying to put together (over a long period of time) a town/rail layout, but not in the traditional way (IE one big board with everything permanently stuck down).

I'm setting up little 'vignettes' or mini diaromas, each with a piece of straight track involved in some way...the harbour crane and boat for example will have the rail running alongside it to receive cargo.

Another diaroma may feature 4-5 houses on a straight road, across the road is a beach with the coast guard tower, and another section of straight rail running between the road and beach. Maybe a little beach shop too.

There would be a downtown area too (predominantly made up of the 'town plan' set if I can find it cheap somewhere), with a park in the middle and a train station, and again a length of straight rail running through somewhere.

The airport and police station (prison transport?) need to be factored in there somewhere, and I think the farm could make a nice destination as well.

The idea is to then be able to have these on display as separate little scenes in the display cabinet, but be able to bring them down on the weekends, join all the segments together with other track (a different layout everytime) and let the kids play with it.

That's the plan anyway... :)

MV75

21st March 2009, 06:34 PM

Maybe not $130 worth of build time. But as far as plastic weight goes, it feels about right.

That's why the fabled 'part to price' ratio system is so completely flawed. There's more expense involved in a set than just pumping out a bunch of parts. It also depends on the amount of unique/rare pieces the set requires, and how many printed elements there are.

Dude, I'm looking at it, doesn't look to be that much plastic at all compared to the police station. Even the $89 fire station looks to be a much better buy.

If you can justify it for a couple of cows and large silo/barn bits, then go for it. I just can't. I find more value in this at the same price: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8295&cn=57&d=70 And since I already have the 8293 set too, then all the more value for my dollar. :)

Sutton

21st March 2009, 09:06 PM

Dude, I'm looking at it, doesn't look to be that much plastic at all compared to the police station. Even the $89 fire station looks to be a much better buy.

If you can justify it for a couple of cows and large silo/barn bits, then go for it. I just can't. I find more value in this at the same price: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8295&cn=57&d=70 And since I already have the 8293 set too, then all the more value for my dollar. :)

I guess it really comes down to what you want from your Lego experience. I like a decent build like everyone, but it has to function reasonably well as a toy too, because I don't just buy them for me, it's for the kids as much as anything. My eldest is starting to like the Technic stuff, but still spends far more time mucking about with the Town or Star Wars stuff, because they have infinitely more stories to tell than a forklift does.

Of course, when you can mix both worlds, like the motorized AT-AT, well that's just perfect :D

Stompy

1st April 2009, 04:33 PM

Big W Lego Sale (http://catalogues.bigw.com.au/portal/dynamiccatalogue?CatalogueID=1186535106291&pageview=two) on select Lego items:

8960 Power Miners - Thunder Driller - $34.93 (rrp $50)
8959 Power Miners - Claw Digger - $29.88 (rrp $40)
8958 Power Miners - Granite Grinder - $14.94 (rrp $20)
8956 Power Miners - Stone Chopper - $6.88 (rrp $10)

8978 to 8983 Latest Bionicles Range - $13.66 ea (rrp $20)

6191 to 6193 Basic Building Sets with Minifig (Firefighter, Pirate & Castle) - $9.88 ea (rrp $15)

Pretty good prices, especially for the Thunder Driller.

Fungal Infection

9th April 2009, 09:27 PM

Lego Transformers!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36927891@N05/sets/72157616401382860/

Starscream and the Ark are really well done! :cool:

jaydisc

12th April 2009, 09:39 AM

Very nice Constructicons!

Snapped these at the TRU in Times Square, Manhattan. King Kong's head was motorized turning side to side.

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/DSC05086.jpg
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/DSC05088.jpg

jaydisc

16th April 2009, 11:54 AM

Some pics from the Lego shop in a mall in Virginia

Green Grocer, Market Street and the new Emerald Night train set (which i did not know was released yet):
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0016_1.jpg

The buy-by-the-brick wall. This doesn't really make sense as they might have had a total of 50 brick types which just seems like a ridiculously useless small number:
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0017_1.jpg

See Yoda next you will:
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0018_1.jpg

Some assembled sets including the Taj Mahal and the VW Beetle:
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0019_1.jpg

A very cute little Tic Tac Toe travel set. I was very tempted:
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0020_1.jpg

i_amtrunks

16th April 2009, 01:27 PM

Where is that drool icon?

I needs it for the Emerald beacon, If that is seen by my eyes it will be bought, much to the missus chagrin. :eek:

Chansformer

16th April 2009, 07:25 PM

I was lucky enough to be invited to the australian toyfair last month. some most excellent sets coming out - space police are back :) also some neat new castle sets.

Stompy

16th April 2009, 09:05 PM

Mmmm Lego... Wall of Lego... in pods... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

jaydisc

26th April 2009, 08:42 AM

Lego Transformers!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36927891@N05/sets/72157616401382860/

Starscream and the Ark are really well done! :cool:

He just added a transforming Grimlock. Pretty impressive for its scale.

Sky Shadow

26th April 2009, 08:54 AM

Lego Transformers!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36927891@N05/sets/72157616401382860/

Very impressive. Particularly the Constructicons, due to the limitations of needing so many lime green and purple pieces.

jaydisc

14th May 2009, 06:42 PM

TINY!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3509787812_fe75c86e40.jpg?v=1241679101
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredoichi/3509787812/)

Stompy

15th May 2009, 01:15 AM

That is one awesome tank. I've always been impressed with MOC's especially microscale ones as it takes a lot more creativity to make something with less parts that something huge with the freedom of having a multitude of pieces.

Bravo to that creator. Love the use of the binocular piece and making a round rubber wheel stretched to tank treads.

jaydisc

21st May 2009, 03:38 PM

Warpath! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36927891@N05/3547980871/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3547980871_2b1ed3bc16.jpg?v=0

STL

21st May 2009, 06:25 PM

That is absolutely awesome.

jaydisc

3rd July 2009, 10:09 PM

Orion Pax's Ravage (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36927891@N05/3682703813/) and Soundwave (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36927891@N05/3682700903/):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3682700903_60ff1f3a7c.jpg?v=0

jaydisc

11th July 2009, 05:09 PM

Skids and Mudflap (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/07/10/skids-mudflap-lego-transformers-from-revenge-of-the-fallen/)

Kyle

11th July 2009, 05:52 PM

Skids and Mudflap (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/07/10/skids-mudflap-lego-transformers-from-revenge-of-the-fallen/)

Pretty nice!

Fungal Infection

26th July 2009, 01:59 PM

Lego Toy Story 2010 minifigs:

Linky (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fbtbnet/sets/72157621664184369/)

Love the Buzz Lightyear and Emperor Zurg figures!

Lint

26th July 2009, 10:47 PM

^oh no, i can see it, the army men are going to kill my pocket!

Fungal Infection

28th July 2009, 10:17 AM

The world's biggest Lego house:

Linky (http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2054626_lego_house_attempt_for_james_mays_toy_stor ies)

Really interested in seeing how this works out!

liegeprime

28th July 2009, 11:30 PM

The world's biggest Lego house:

Linky (http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2054626_lego_house_attempt_for_james_mays_toy_stor ies)

Really interested in seeing how this works out!

oooh this one had an article in today's MX paper given at the train station.... very interesting how it works out.

Those toy story figs are ooh so cuuute!!

Stompy

29th July 2009, 12:42 AM

Transformers related:

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/07/27/transforming-10187-volkswagen-beetle/

Obviously sacrifices made in robot mode to preserve the original model's aesthetics.

MV75

1st August 2009, 08:24 AM

WOW! Have you guys seen the Architecture series on the lego site yet? Whoa.

daehenoc

2nd August 2009, 03:22 PM

I've just completed the Motorized Lego Bulldozer - oh my god it was totally worth it! :) So much fun :)

Fungal Infection

17th August 2009, 04:49 PM

One for the Voltron fans:

Linky (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grandadmiral/sets/72157621831608361/)

daehenoc

20th August 2009, 02:03 PM

Lego Arcade!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhkR-vHXO28

STL

2nd September 2009, 05:38 PM

Lego Sale at K-Mart this week. 15%, I believe. In the catalogue it shows a buncha Star Wars lego on sale. The prices look to be 15% off. Includes that gigantic dropship.

Lint

2nd September 2009, 08:03 PM

One for the Voltron fans:

Linky (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grandadmiral/sets/72157621831608361/)

Ah is there nothing you can't do with those bricks (don't answer that)

Golden Phoenix

2nd September 2009, 10:21 PM

Ah is there nothing you can't do with those bricks (don't answer that)

This is true.
James May is trying to build a house out of the stuff. I'm talking full size house here.
And he is getting there (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1210206/James-May-set-live-Lego-house.html)

jaydisc

3rd September 2009, 12:07 PM

I'm so disappointed that he's using a wooden frame. I initially though it was going to be exclusively Lego. I guess it's not possible.

Fungal Infection

3rd September 2009, 12:24 PM

Lego Sale at K-Mart this week. 15%, I believe. In the catalogue it shows a buncha Star Wars lego on sale. The prices look to be 15% off. Includes that gigantic dropship.

There is no 15% off sale on Lego. There are various items that have discounts applied to them but it isn't a blanket 15% off sale.

Golden Phoenix

3rd September 2009, 01:41 PM

I'm so disappointed that he's using a wooden frame. I initially though it was going to be exclusively Lego. I guess it's not possible.

It could be used as just a frame while building. He might intend to take it down once it is finished.
He says he intends to live in it for a while or until it collapses

Fungal Infection

4th September 2009, 02:37 PM

TRUs have the entire Space Police range for 20% off, including the TRU exclusive Squidman's Pitstop for $56 (normally $70). Not sure when the sale ends though.

Fungal Infection

8th September 2009, 10:45 AM

Target has 20% off all Lego this week from Thursday 10th. Agents, Castle, here I come! :D

Fungal Infection

19th September 2009, 12:35 AM

No new Pirates for 2010:

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=372

llamatron

19th September 2009, 12:01 PM

No new Pirates for 2010:

http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=372

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Kyle

20th September 2009, 07:31 PM

I'm disappointed that we don't at least get a navy ship... :(

Fungal Infection

20th September 2009, 08:34 PM

Yeah, they should've atleast have given us a Navy vessel. There was a base for each side but only a ship for 1. Hopefully they will be back in 2011.

Fungal Infection

3rd October 2009, 11:47 PM

Speak of the devil, guess what new exclusive Lego has for the pirate fans next year:

Linky (http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=425)

llamatron

3rd October 2009, 11:58 PM

oh daaaaaamn that is hot.

Lint

4th October 2009, 12:36 AM

Is that captain redbeard i see there? :D

Golden Phoenix

4th October 2009, 11:24 AM

Is that captain redbeard i see there? :D

Indeed it is, in shackles. Looks like a generic Pirate is there with him too.

I think I will have save up and do a big order. Some of them other sets make me drool too much, this just makes it worse

Stompy

5th October 2009, 02:44 AM

This set looks amazing. This might be my first Pirate set if I decide to get it. It's the only one that's made me go wow in any Lego Pirates set.

heroic_decepticon

5th October 2009, 03:12 AM

wow, the Imperial Flagship looks amazing!

btw, I saw Underground Mining Station (8709) and Boulder Blaster (8707) at TRU Parramatta today. Saw that they were 'limited editions'. Not sure if rare.

Golden Phoenix

5th October 2009, 11:08 AM

btw, I saw Underground Mining Station (8709) and Boulder Blaster (8707) at TRU Parramatta today. Saw that they were 'limited editions'. Not sure if rare.

Limited Edition just means store exclusive.
That stuff usually goes to TRU

Fungal Infection

5th October 2009, 03:56 PM

More pics of the Imperial Flagship:

Linky (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/10/03/announcing-lego-pirates-10210-imperial-flagship-available-jan-1-2010-news/)

Wheel-J

5th October 2009, 09:25 PM

More pics of the Imperial Flagship:

Linky (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/10/03/announcing-lego-pirates-10210-imperial-flagship-available-jan-1-2010-news/)

Likes :D

llamatron

6th October 2009, 12:42 AM

oh goodness I only just looked at the RRPs for other countries... I'm guessing it'll be at least $300 here :(

Kyle

6th October 2009, 10:32 AM

This imperial flagship is a must-have...

Golden Phoenix

6th October 2009, 11:34 AM

More pics of the Imperial Flagship:

Linky (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/10/03/announcing-lego-pirates-10210-imperial-flagship-available-jan-1-2010-news/)http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/emotes/wow.gif
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/emotes/drool.gif
oh goodness I only just looked at the RRPs for other countries... I'm guessing it'll be at least $300 here :(

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/emotes/cries.gif

Fungal Infection

9th October 2009, 10:08 PM

New 2010 Atlantis sets:

Linky (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sirdano/)

This looks like a really impressive theme - I'm particularly liking the new minifigs such as shark-dude and squidking. The new helmets are awesome too! :cool:

Fungal Infection

9th October 2009, 10:19 PM

2010 news doesn't stop there - new Space Police sets!!!

Linky (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=34220)

New helmets with the red visors, a homage to the originals!!! *jooooy* :D

Demonac

9th October 2009, 10:32 PM

Has anyone here bought from "Bricks to the World" (bttw.com.au)?
Mainly because I'm interested in buying the fancy RC Dinosaur set (4958).

Fungal Infection

9th October 2009, 10:38 PM

Sure have, they are okay, I only use them for items no longer found in shops or discounted stuff. Their flat rate shipping is a winner.

i_amtrunks

10th October 2009, 12:25 AM

The atlantis sets have a Star Wars/space feel as well as an underwater one.

Loving the purple hot rod style of the Space police set!

MV75

10th October 2009, 09:26 AM

I'll pass on the atlantis, but me getty the space police for sure.

That toy workshop looks magical too. :)

Zippo

10th October 2009, 08:51 PM

The new creator sets looks awesome! Lego has sucked me in big time..

Stompy

11th October 2009, 10:23 PM

The new creator sets looks awesome! Lego has sucked me in big time..
2010 Creator sets? Where?

The two new Space Police sets looks nice. The Atlantis ones are ok. I like the colour scheme but the sets vary between really nice to awful. That Power Miners mech looks excellent.

Fungal Infection

11th October 2009, 11:22 PM

2010 Creator sets? Where?

The two new Space Police sets looks nice. The Atlantis ones are ok. I like the colour scheme but the sets vary between really nice to awful. That Power Miners mech looks excellent.

New 2010 Creator sets:

Linky (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=34217)

Fungal Infection

22nd October 2009, 09:20 PM

Lego, is there anything it can't do:

Linky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYlA3NV0rFA&feature=player_embedded)

Dkaris

24th October 2009, 01:27 PM

Hey guys, i was wondering if anyone knows if lego have released any other train sets apart from the emerald express? or if there are any sites like instructables with instructions on building an alternate locomotive? I had a browse last night through google but had no luck =[

Fungal Infection

25th October 2009, 02:21 PM

Go to www.brickset.com to look at every train set released thus far by Lego.

Unregistered

12th December 2009, 05:23 AM

i have bits n pieces of a black falcon castle, which was re released in 2002. how much would it be worth?

Golden Phoenix

12th December 2009, 07:36 PM

Was at David Jones today
Every year for the last couple of years they have gotten an exclusive Lego set.
This year they are getting the Grand Carousel. $400 too >_>

but they are having a 25% off toys sale atm so its only $300. And they layby ^_^

Fungal Infection

12th December 2009, 08:20 PM

i have bits n pieces of a black falcon castle, which was re released in 2002. how much would it be worth?

Check here (http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=4669)

Starscream212

21st December 2009, 02:31 PM

hey i was wondering if there was a way to shrink rubber treads from a power miners kit?? they are a bit streched and dont go around the wheels properly.
thanks

MV75

21st December 2009, 05:22 PM

Is it how they came with a just new kit, or you've just stretched them?

IF it's how they came and they're not right, send part replacement request to lego.com.

Starscream212

21st December 2009, 10:11 PM

well its a new kit so im guessing its how they came but they seem to big for the design.
Its the boulder blaster power miners kit 8707, just wondering if anyone has this issue or if it meant to be a little loose.

Fungal Infection

23rd December 2009, 12:36 PM

I've got this set and the treads should be loose enough so that they fit over the wheel rims but not tight enough to be totally snug. In other words, there is a bit of droop on the tread but not enough that it will actually fall off the rim. This is normal as far as I can tell since I have this same issue with other sets which utilise this set up. If you place the Boulder Blaster on a solid surface like a table, you'll find the problem is less noticable.

Starscream212

23rd December 2009, 03:03 PM

OK thanks for the confirmation, i wish they made them tighter because sometimes it wont roll properly and knocks off the gas tank thingy on the opposite side to the launcher. o well

daehenoc

30th December 2009, 11:07 AM

So I'm building the Front Loader and I want to make it fully motorized and RC as per the instructions at Brickshelf: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=399314

Apart from eBay and the Lego shop, does anyone know anywhere else I could source the motors and RC gear from? (Lego shop has April as the ship date for the RC gear!!!)

MV75

30th December 2009, 12:51 PM

Well the power functions set should still be in at toyworlds. I dunno if it has what you need entirely though.

Golden Phoenix

30th December 2009, 05:48 PM

Try Bricklink (http://www.bricklink.com/)
Its kinda like Amazon or ebay but for Lego only

TheFallen

1st January 2010, 04:16 PM

There is a dedicated Lego store here in Adelaide that could help you

The Toy Corner (http://www.toycorner.com.au/)

The_Damned

11th January 2010, 04:35 PM

has an1 seen this one are they getting it?

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10210&cn=554&d=70

Golden Phoenix

11th January 2010, 07:37 PM

Been wanting that since first pics came out.
But ~$280 seems a tad bit too much

The_Damned

12th January 2010, 04:25 AM

would you have any idea how much they would charge for postage on top of that?

Gouki

12th January 2010, 11:22 PM

$45.

Which seems to be Legos flat-rate for shipping no matter the size of the order.

Golden Phoenix

13th January 2010, 12:35 AM

$45.

Which seems to be Legos flat-rate for shipping no matter the size of the order.

It is based on how much you spend. If i remember right, once you pass $100 it is a flate $45 rate. So even if you spend $500 it is still $45

Golden Phoenix

14th January 2010, 10:29 AM

There are pics of the new Modular Street set out.
It is a retail corner shop.
Pictures found on the Eurobricks forum (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=34800&st=180&p=659501&#entry659501)

I think I need new pants......

Fungal Infection

23rd January 2010, 11:39 AM

Lint

23rd January 2010, 02:47 PM

New collectible minifigs!!

Linky (http://www.brothers-brick.com/2010/01/22/lego-8683-collectable-minifigures-coming-june-2010-news/)

Some awesome figures there, especially the crash test dummy and the mexican wrestler!!

I am very liable to buy an entire box of these. In fact I bet about 1000+ people will beat me to it.

Kyle

24th January 2010, 08:13 AM

I am very liable to buy an entire box of these. In fact I bet about 1000+ people will beat me to it.

+ 1

Fungal Infection

8th February 2010, 11:58 AM

New 2010 Castles sets:

Linky (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=38496)

Lint

8th February 2010, 03:46 PM

Awesome, I like that the sets are smaller on average (and hopefully cheaper).

I wouldn't have minded the continuation of the fantasy element but its still a nice concept overall.

The only thing I am dissapointed about is that some set designs are virtually carbon copies from previous lines. You'd think they could be more creative with their designs.

Kyle

10th February 2010, 12:13 AM

I think I prefer the colours of the 2007-2009 sets. Not sure if I'll be buying as much with these new ones... :p

Chansformer

17th February 2010, 09:06 AM

New 2010 Castles sets:

Linky (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=38496)

drool material!

that castle looks like an exact copy of the 1985ish lion Heart Castle.
I love the way they are paying homage to the 80s in some of the sets they are releasing. and how cool are the new knight helmets!!