Lego Acquisitions

[TheDirtyDigger]

Cool pics Stomp and nice acquisitions. Do you have all (or most) your stuff set up and built at once?

[Fungal Infection]

My latest acquisitions:

Racers Tiny Turbos:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions179.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions181.jpg

Power Miners Titanium Command Rig and Crystal King:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions182.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions183.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions184.jpg

My Titanium Command Rig actually came with a bonus blue monster fig (only 1 is supposed to be in the set) which was a nice little surprise. I'd like to see Hasbro gimme a freebie for once! :p

[Stompy]

Cool pics Stomp and nice acquisitions. Do you have all (or most) your stuff set up and built at once?
Cheers Digger. Although my pictures are blurry since I take pics at night with bulb lighting.
Only a select few sets are out built. Any that's nice to display like the Technic Towtruck and my favorite Creator sets are on display. I've got a few of my favorite lines easily accessible such as Agents, Mars Mission, Space Police and Aqua Raiders. The rest of them are in re-sealable baggies in pieces . There's simply not enough room for them all and will need to choose one line to collapse again to make room for the upcoming Agents sets.


Nice pics Fungal and nice to see the Titanium Rig look better than I expected. Still hesitant at that price though.

[Wheel-J]

Got that highway transport truck and that green speedster on layby during the Target sale thanks to Stompster! :D And nice shots on that rig Fungal! Wow!

[daehenoc]

Hah, I got a Technic Front Loader at Myer yesterday for $90 :D We had a $20-off-for-every-$75-spent-on-toys voucher as well as a $20 gift card, total of $340 worth in toys for ~$160 after all was said and done!

[Zippo]

Finally got one - local stores never received and after passing in Singapore I thought I would never receive. However saw it on an out of town work trip and just had to get.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2009Haul07.jpg

[Fungal Infection]

Picked up courtesy of K-mart's sale:

Power Miners Cave Crusher

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions186.jpg

Racers Ferrari F1 Pit

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions185.jpg

I really like the Cave Crusher - as is typical of all Power Miners sets, the saws spin as you push the vehicle forwards. Really stoked to pick up the Ferrari set as well as I've been wanting to grab it for a while. Found it on clearance too which makes it an even better buy at only $25.50 (discount price). :D

[Stompy]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/LegoAgents20.jpg

So much new minifigs and some really cool vehicles. Not sure about 8968 though. The boat looks unfinished. The 4WD, robot and Gold Tooths bike looks ace and I'm sure the heli will be in the same league as the Mobile Command Center.

[Fungal Infection]

Saw the Agents sets in Target today and was sooooo tempted to grab them all but I'm holding off until they are on sale. But I was this close to grabbing the copter until my wife put things in perspective - "the money you save when it goes on sale can be used to grab another set." Now I know why I married her. :p

[MV75]

Got squidmans pitstop today. Shame it was tru only...... but found a bargain while I was there..... :)

[Lint]

Got Castle Drawbridge Attack at Target today. Love it when they dont tag the discounts but they come up on the price check system.

[MV75]

Completed my space police collection today, (until they release that atv thing), with getting the two teeny-tiny sets. :)

[Fungal Infection]

Where did you find the 2 smaller sets?

[Stompy]

Where did you find the 2 smaller sets?
+1

I'm dying to get the K9 bot.

[Golden Phoenix]

+1

I'm dying to get the K9 bot.

They have started popping up.
I saw some at the local TRU

[Stompy]

They have started popping up.
I saw some at the local TRU
Thanks. Will check TRU out this week.


Completed my space police collection today, (until they release that atv thing), with getting the two teeny-tiny sets.
If you are talking about set 5979 Max Security Transport as the atv, I've spotted it at Kmart. $65 there but I think RRP is $70. Looks pretty expensive for what you get though.

[MV75]

It's not a tru exclusive? Sweet.

Oh yea, the small sets, tru. $4.99 each.

[Fungal Infection]

Picked up in the last 2 weeks:

SP3
Squidman's Pitstop
Max Security Transport
K9 Bot
Space Speeder

Pirates
Shipwreck Hideout

Agents
Goldtooth's Getaway
River Heist
4-Wheeling Pursuit
Robo Attack
Aerial Defence Unit

Castle
King's Battle Chariot
Drawbridge Defence
Troll's Mountain Fortress

Just need to get Power Miners Underground Mining Station and the Ferrari sets and thats Lego for this year. No pics as I haven't built the majority of them yet.

[Chansformer]

I've picked up a few classic boxed sets recently, including a 1989 space police.
one of my favourite sets, but never had it as a kid :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/3917987606_42c7b71e5f.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3917984080_0ff217ceb7.jpg

[llamatron]

I've picked up a few classic boxed sets recently, including a 1989 space police.
one of my favourite sets, but never had it as a kid :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/3917987606_42c7b71e5f.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3917984080_0ff217ceb7.jpg

:eek: SO AWESOME

Look like you just bought them off the shelf!

[Autocon]

with todays technology wonder why they dont add light and sounds to todays lego sets


ive been eyeing off the lego sets....so glad ive resisted lol!

[Fungal Infection]

with todays technology wonder why they dont add light and sounds to todays lego sets


ive been eyeing off the lego sets....so glad ive resisted lol!

Erm, light and sound has been in Lego sets since forever. The latest Agents Robot set has a lighted-brick arm blaster, last years Agents Turbocar had a sound brick, the early Exoforce sets had light bricks and the some of the Creator sets include lightbricks. Even Chansformer's Space Police SP-Striker has light and sound and that was released in 1989!!

[Autocon]

Erm, light and sound has been in Lego sets since forever. The latest Agents Robot set has a lighted-brick arm blaster, last years Agents Turbocar had a sound brick, the early Exoforce sets had light bricks and the some of the Creator sets include lightbricks. Even Chansformer's Space Police SP-Striker has light and sound and that was released in 1989!!

yeah i saw that youd think they would add more today and maybe more technical aswell - thats what i was getting at

[Fungal Infection]

The good thing about Lego is that it doesn't need gimmicks to make the toy. Building the toy is the gimmick! And the times where light/sound features are used they compliment the toy rather than dominate it. So it comes down to not why they don't add light/sound but rather why should they.

[Fungal Infection]

Picked up the last Power Miners set I needed, Underground Mining Station:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions189.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions190.jpg

I highly recommend this set - the towline function works a treat and the build is enjoyable. Even better if you can get it discounted (used the 20% off voucher last week at TRU).

Other sets I got round to finally building, having acquired them during the last round of sales:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions191.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions192.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions193.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions187.jpg

[daehenoc]

Wooohoo, I got a Crane Truck! Picking it up this afternoon for $199 from K Mart :D

Has anyone got the Telescopic Handler? I'm in two minds, I'd like it but just don't know if I'll enjoy it as much as the other Technic kits I have. Four wheel steering, raise and lower loads, sounds good, but .... I just don't know! If you have this kit, let me know if you liked it!

Also it's available from Target at 20% off right now, which ends on Wednesday...

[daehenoc]

Oh. My. God. I wasn't quite prepared for how BIG the Crane Truck box really is... it's ginormous! Now to find the time to actually start constructing it!!

[Sutton]

Patience is a virtue...

Picked up the Dropship/AT-OT set for $212 at Kmart thanks to clearance price of $250 and the 15% off sale. Stoked.

The only down side is that it's technically a Christmas present, so I have to wait till December to start building the bad boy.



Also noticed that a few of the other Kmarts I went to today in Hobart had pulled them off the shelves and had them sitting at the service desk...I'm guessing that someone must have realised that $212 is getting close to (or under) cost price...?

[Sutton]

Now if I can hold out a bit longer I might even be able to pick up one of the straggler Death Star sets using the same method - anything under $400 would be good IMO. Still waiting for that to garner any kind of clearance price at all, so could be a long wait.

[Golden Phoenix]

Now if I can hold out a bit longer I might even be able to pick up one of the straggler Death Star sets using the same method - anything under $400 would be good IMO. Still waiting for that to garner any kind of clearance price at all, so could be a long wait.

Those pretty much went to. I hardly see them at all.
I know of 2 that are sitting out back at the one my friend works at , and that is all I have seen of them after the big sale they had

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2009Haul07.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2009Haul08.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2009Haul09.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2009Haul10.jpg
Broke my no Lego over $60 rule, thanks to a couple of nice sets, clearence sales, 15/20% off sales and layby

[Sutton]

Those pretty much went to. I hardly see them at all.
I know of 2 that are sitting out back at the one my friend works at , and that is all I have seen of them after the big sale they had

There's one at my local that's been gathering dust since they first showed up - literally hasn't moved an inch. The trick is, because they sold so well, it might not get picked up nationally as needing a clearance price. We'll see.

I'm willing to get it for $400 or so, but I won't be majorly upset if I miss out on it either.

[twincobra]

Over the weekend picked up Dropship/AT-OT for $170 & the train station for $30 :)

[Golden Phoenix]

Over the weekend picked up Dropship/AT-OT for $170

No freaking way!

how'd you score it for that price?

[twincobra]

Its on clearance at my local,they have 3 more at that price!

[twincobra]

Today pick up 7632: Crawler Crane & 7636: Combine Harvester both $40 each!:)

[optimus1]

I think this book set is really good, it even got me motivated to get my first Lego set in years - the Indiana Jones Cairo Ambush Set


Sorry for the quality of the pic as well

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118/gpls12/fe79b37a.jpg

[Fungal Infection]

Did you get the book locally or online? How much?

[optimus1]

Did you get the book locally or online? How much?

I got the book at Borders Macquarie -priced at $65.95 - but had a 30% off voucher so got it for about $46 :)

But i would have got it at full price anyway :p

It is actually 2 books in a slipcase - the main one is an overall history of Lego, the 2nd smaller one is off the history of the Minifigure

[MV75]

Oh yea, look and weep. :D

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l186/mv75/acquisitions/Image0003.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l186/mv75/acquisitions/Image0004.jpg

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[heroic_decepticon]

these were my acquisitions last Christmas, never got a chance to open them, but will be parting with them at the Parramatta Fair tomorrow.

Heroic Decepticon's Mars Missions Lego (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=138809&postcount=94)

Just thought I would post here to reach more Lego oriented collectors on the thread (mods, please remove this post if inappropriate for this section). :D

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposNovember2009Haul07.jpg

Got these sets for half price via layby on Sunday. @ $30NZ!!! each, they were always too expensive at full price, so $15 seemed a better deal.

[Dkaris]

not really an aquissition but more a question. someone told me bankstown big w has the starwars venator cruiser for $147. i called the store and got hung up on, twice. anyone seen it for that price?

[MV75]

Yea, that's right. $50 off.

[TheFallen]

I bought my Son (myself :) ) the entire Space Police line

These are really good. I am so impressed

My Son does actually have them now but I did enjoy building them. I look forward to the new sets in 2010

[The_Damned]

just got brick beards bounty

[Lint]

Just got the new toy story army men set, also picked up the separatist shuttle on clearance at kmart.

[Kyle]

Just got the new toy story army men set

Just took a look at this set online. This set is perfect for building an army troop! :eek:

[Lint]

Just took a look at this set online. This set is perfect for building an army troop! :eek:

not enough rifles though, which is lame. i'm hoping for more army men sets down the line

[shokwave2]

Purchased and built 10187 VW Beetle. Why you ask? Or if you don't ask? I own a 61 Beetle and i love building large sets. Perfect set, except different colour to my actual Beetle:(
Looking to mod and change colours in the future. Highly recommended.

[Zippo]

Creator sets rock. Need to find some space to display them now.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2010Haul02.jpg

[MV75]

Got the apple tree house yet? We do, and I'm almost done with the A frame house model. It's pretty cool. :)

[Chansformer]

my wife got me for my birthday today - 2002 Jango Fett's Slave 1 MISB.

to open it or not....argh...

[Krayt]

After many years of seeking, and drooling when sighted but not bought.... and thanks to a work trip all the way down to the Apple Isle....

I finally have....

A SANDCRAWLER!!!!!!!!! :-D

[MV75]

Oh yea, I gots the goods today:

http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/1030-1
http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/1032-1

Plus sets 1031 & 1033 which are a pack of 20 seperate instruction books for each of the above sets.

Did I also mention they are fully boxed? :p

Missing a couple of bits, literally. But won't be hard to find.

[Golden Phoenix]

Where did you snag them?

They bring back memories. Best science classes ever....only ones I did any work in

[MV75]

Got them locally. Bloke only wanted $50 for them all. Bargain. :)

[Fungal Infection]

Got these in the past few days:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Toys/mini1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Toys/mini2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Toys/mini3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Toys/mini4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Toys/mini5.jpg

Imperial Flagship
Complete series 1 Minifigures

The flagship is HIGHLY recommended if you are a pirates fan. The attention to detail is amazing to say the least. Two thumbs waaaaay up. :cool:

[Golden Phoenix]

Imperial Flagship
Complete series 1 Minifigures

The flagship is HIGHLY recommended if you are a pirates fan. The attention to detail is amazing to say the least. Two thumbs waaaaay up. :cool:

I hate you

I wants it and the Pirate one but I have neither the money nor the space for it.....sigh

[Chansformer]

nice. might have to grab the flagship. love the mini figure party!

i got the Fire Brigade set the other day - its got some great detail too including a kitchen and table tennnis table :)

[Zippo]

Couple of cheap Police Lego items
$6 for the Car, $5 for the Bike.
Just need to get the plane cheap now, and then maybe the HQ Truck

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposMay2010Haul05.jpg

[Golden Phoenix]

Picked up the Fire Brigade set from a mate last week.
Looks really nice all lined up with the other sets of the series
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jimmey-11/random/04062010061.jpg

[twincobra]

Wow so nice,to bad ya cant get cafe corner and market street anymore,id be buying them for sure.

[TF76]

Picked up starwars home one At TRU and some Lego from a salvation army shop.

$8 got me 13 small sets mostly old space (blacktron etc...) and 15 city and space boards! 10 sets are complete with instructions. The others just need a part or 2.

A few extra instructions were included also.

[Chansformer]

nice find! not often you find lego at an op shop :)

[SamLoi888]

Picked up the Fire Brigade set from a mate last week.
Looks really nice all lined up with the other sets of the series
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/jimmey-11/random/04062010061.jpg

Cool! You need some street plates now.


Picked up starwars home one At TRU and some Lego from a salvation army shop.

$8 got me 13 small sets mostly old space (blacktron etc...) and 15 city and space boards! 10 sets are complete with instructions. The others just need a part or 2.

A few extra instructions were included also.

Score!

[TF76]

Imperial flagship at the myer sale for $179

[Lint]

Imperial flagship at the myer sale for $179

I take it the 10% MyerOne stacks on the sale price then? I hope theres still some left after I knock off today.

[TF76]

Yeah myer one gives you another 10% off.

[Golden Phoenix]

Put the Flagship, the Train set and the train station on lay-by today
No deposit needed and 6-months to pay. Piece of cake......mmmm....cake

[daehenoc]

So... Myer has 20% off Lego and various percentages for a month, check the catalog out! If you have a Myer One card, you get a further 10% off your purchase! (They apply that 10% after they take off the 20%, so it's not the same as 30% off, boo.)

We went to Carindale this afternoon and went a little crazy with power... :D

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz190/daehenoc/NewLego.jpg

Those models are:
Imperial Flagship (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10210&cn=554)
Cargo Train (http://city.lego.com/en-gb/Products/Trains/7939.aspx)
Tractor with Log Loader (http://technic.lego.com/en-us/Products/default.aspx)
Emerald Night (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=10194&cn=419&d=328)
A power functions and spare train track.

I think that will do us for the rest of the year and Christmas! It's good having a wife who is not only a Star Trek and a Star Wars fan, but also likes Lego trains! Woot!

[Lint]

^
Congrats you did what I didn't have the guts to :D
I still have Imperial Flagship in the boot of my car, wish I tapped that Emerald Night and Cargo Train though.

[daehenoc]

^
Congrats you did what I didn't have the guts to :D
I still have Imperial Flagship in the boot of my car, wish I tapped that Emerald Night and Cargo Train though.Cheers :) It was more the fact that the bank manager was present and approving of the purchases! I am really looking forward to building the Cargo Train... then pulling it apart to motorize the Emerald Night! Bwwahahaha!!!omgwtfbbq1!11

[TF76]

Finally got luke's landspeeder today at big w, I really don't think it will be less at the sale ($42.87 now I think.) I also saw the Wampa cave at kmart for $79 but I'll wait till the sale and save $10.

[spanks_4]

Anyone know if Lego ever did a military set *planes, ships, tanks* or did just Mega Bloks do that? I am a big fan of military vehicles and have a couple, but would like to grab some more.

[Lint]

Lego have delibrately avoided doing military themed sets to maintain a squeaky clean image but they do bend the rules a little by supplying the very sci-fi-militarised Star Wars franchise and more recently the army men from Toy Story.

Some of the chinese (arguably KO) manufacturers have designed some very good military themed sets.

[spanks_4]

Thanks Lint!

Question: When was that pirate ship a few post up released? Thing has a major price tag on ebay, but is worthy of being on my shelf!

[Golden Phoenix]

I think it came out at the start of the year. But only online or at specialty stores. RRP is like 270-280

[spanks_4]

I remember the pirate line from when I was a kid and would love to start finding the sets, but any ideas if they are going to do another pirate line? I went to several stores today and the sets they are doing are no interest to me except some of the technic stuff.

[Chansformer]

pirates were re-released last year, and have already been discontinued unfortunately. if youre thinking of getting back into it - i suggest if you see em on the shelf - grab em! there are still a few of the pirate ships on shelves.

[spanks_4]

Figures I would miss it. Is there a list somewhere that states which sets are coming out?

[spanks_4]

I picked up two today and built them as soon as I got home! Hopefully I can get the limo and another in the next couple days

5971 Space Police Gold Heist
5982 Space Police SMASH 'N' GRAB

[Zippo]

My first non Lego 'Lego' set
On clearance with 30% off the clearance price

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJuly2010Haul03.jpg

[Ingram]

I got the first of five orders from BrickLink tonight. I cannot believe how quickly I got it! It was posted TODAY from NSW with Aus Post standard post and I got it tonight here in Victoria. What the frak?

It's more impressive than that time I bought a PC case in the morning and it arrived in the arvo from Melbourne with Courier delivery!

I like.

[Chansformer]

Bricklink is great, but i have had a few orders with wrong peices.
because you are dealing with individual 'store' owners, service and processing time can vary.

[Ingram]

The first order I got was great, except the Prickly Bush piece I got was a bit eaten, will probably need a better condition one...

[spanks_4]

The first order I got was great, except the Prickly Bush piece I got was a bit eaten, will probably need a better condition one...

I would try contacting the seller to see if you can possibly get another one or your money back.

With that being said I now have the entire Space Police 3 set that has been released!

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJuly2010Haul10.jpg
To round out my Police Collection.

[daehenoc]

Picked up the Passenger Train (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=7938-1) the other day :D

[Golden Phoenix]

Picked up the Passenger Train (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=7938-1) the other day :D

Where at? Local or online?

[daehenoc]

Where at? Local or online?Mr Toys Toyworld have them on sale for $199 right now, so approximately 13% off the RRP of $229.

Also, woot, Toys'R'Us are having a 20% off $100 worth of full priced items: http://media.toysrus.com.au.s3.amazonaws.com/EDM/Week25_Thurs22July/Web_PressAd.pdf (print out the voucher)

[Stompy]

Thanks to Targets sale, got the Desert Of Destruction and Snake Canyon sets of the World Racers line:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/LegoWorldRacersloot.jpg

I doubt the Truck will be as good as the Agents Mobile Command Center from the look of things, but shall see.

[JuzMel]

Also thanks for the Target Sale. I got:


Toy Story Buzz Light Year with Alien #7592
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time - The fight for the Dagger #7571

- posted under July Acquis with R2-D2 and a couple of TF Stuff.

Probably going to checkout the another branch to see what else is there to get!

[Chansformer]

got the spongebob lego sets from Target, plus the impulse buy City traveller and Atlantis Stingray man. how can you resist them at $4 each??

[TF76]

Picked up the battle of endor and slave 1 in the last week.

[JuzMel]

I picked this up from Target sale over the weekend. Might not keep the Toy Story Pizza Truck as I would very much prefer the Western Train Set #7597, though it is double the price! :o

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-15.jpg

Do anyone of you collect Toy Story sets? They seemed really overpriced. The same Prince of Persia set next to the Pizza Truck set are the same price but the P.O.P set has at least double the amount of bricks!

[kay-al]

I bought the Toy Story 3 - train set and trash compactor. Not impressed by the trash compactor but the kids love it. I think the train set is fine - but the rest are overpriced!

[JuzMel]

I bought the Toy Story 3 - train set and trash compactor. Not impressed by the trash compactor but the kids love it. I think the train set is fine - but the rest are overpriced!
I think we're just paying for the brand! They are definitely all overpriced. But I really couldn't resist the train set at $128 from the Target sale. Just went to refund the Pizza Truck for the train set. I also have the Construct a Buzz which is quite good as well.

[kay-al]

I think we're just paying for the brand! They are definitely all overpriced. But I really couldn't resist the train set at $128 from the Target sale. Just went to refund the Pizza Truck for the train set. I also have the Construct a Buzz which is quite good as well.

Very true! BTW I am pretty sure I have seen the train set selling at $124 in Big W (normal price) - as I got it at $114 during Big W toy sales.

[JuzMel]

Very true! BTW I am pretty sure I have seen the train set selling at $124 in Big W (normal price) - as I got it at $114 during Big W toy sales.
Wow I must have missed it during the Big W sale! Arggh! Cause the Big W I went to in Forest Hill was $149 at normal price! :(

Anyway I picke up Construct-a-Zurg from Kmart on clearance at $25 haha... only because it was on clearance! :p

[JuzMel]

Got these over the last few days and boy the Credit Card is crying out now! :rolleyes:

Refunded the Pizza Truck for this one:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-16.jpg

Toy Story 3 Zurg from Kmart on clearance at $25 and the rest from the Myer (Buy two toys get one free) offer for Myer One members.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-17.jpg

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposAugust2010Haul01.jpg

From a local 25% sale. Thanks to the barcode, I now have the wave one minifigures I wanted without spending too much.

[Sharky]

LEGO LEGO, its lots of fun... it can be played with by anyone

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/P8220780.jpg

yayy LEGO

finished off my cheerleader squad!!!

[Golden Phoenix]

finished off my cheerleader squad!!!
All you need now is one of the Sport stadium sets for them to cheer at

[JuzMel]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-18.jpg

$39 from Kmart Clearance as mentioned in Sightings. :D

[i_amtrunks]

Finally nabbed some individual minifigs, got the Zombie, Robin Hood, Robot, Caveman and scuba diver.

These figures have some great little accessories, the Zombie's chicken drumstick is fantastic.

[Golden Phoenix]

These figures have some great little accessories, the Zombie's chicken drumstick is fantastic.

That's actually an old piece. Don't know how old but it pops up every now and then usually in the historical themes.

[JuzMel]

Picked the book up from Target at $39 and mix bricks from Big W at $28:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-19.jpg
The book is real bad influence - making me want so many other sets! :rolleyes:

[Meangreen]

I found series two minifigs today at a local store.

Scored the Explorer and the Mime and the girlfriend got the Vampire and Witch. Unsurprisingly the boxes were picked clean of Greek Warriors...

Shouldn't be too long before this series is hitting everywhere.

[Krayt]

That's actually an old piece. Don't know how old but it pops up every now and then usually in the historical themes.

and is even better when you have the cooked chicken it goes with :-D

[i_amtrunks]

and is even better when you have the cooked chicken it goes with :-D

mmm 3 legged lego chicken...

[iceburn]

i got tempted by Lego Toy Story Zurg today

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs435.snc4/47772_433455357398_605602398_5363394_3843376_n.jpg

[kay-al]

Finally.... caved in and got Lego Creationary, Race 3000, Lava Dragon and Pyramid Ramses.... I am sure I am going to regret later...... :rolleyes:

[Lint]

i got tempted by Lego Toy Story Zurg today


I'm hoping for 1 more round of price reduction. I'm finding it hard to justify though since what i'm really after is the claw alien.

[dirge]

For some reason 7949 really appeals to me (well, it's the figures). I didn't really fancy dropping $18 for 3 figures. But tonight while looking for the blind-packed minifigures, I found one which had been unceremoniously ripped open. I asked about it, and they gave it to me for 1/2 price. Turns out - once I got it home and had a good look - it was complete:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/160910-1.jpg

Also found the Minifigures at another Target:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/160910-2.jpg

I didn't manage some of the ones I wanted (Pop Star, Disco guy & Lifesaver), but I managed four of those I wanted (Pharaoh, Surfer, Centurion & Skier)

[Sharky]

For some reason 7949 really appeals to me (well, it's the figures). I didn't really fancy dropping $18 for 3 figures. But tonight while looking for the blind-packed minifigures, I found one which had been unceremoniously ripped open. I asked about it, and they gave it to me for 1/2 price. Turns out - once I got it home and had a good look - it was complete:



Also found the Minifigures at another Target:



I didn't manage some of the ones I wanted (Pop Star, Disco guy & Lifesaver), but I managed four of those I wanted (Pharaoh, Surfer, Centurion & Skier)


i love the "Panic" face on the prisoner in the 7949 set

and good to see series 2 is out now the hunt starts again... :)

[JuzMel]

i love the "Panic" face on the prisoner in the 7949 set
and good to see series 2 is out now the hunt starts again... :)

Yeah loving the new Kingdom (Castle) series sets! Just put two of them on layby from the Target sale last week.

Here are my recent acquis:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-20.jpg
Blue and Pink Mix Bricks boxes and the 450 piece assorted bricks (x2) to build more custom Lego creations. :D

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-21.jpg
Decided to grab this on the last day of the Target sale!

[jaydisc]

Got Slave 1 for A$107 at Myer last night.

[Sleeve]

I haven't bought Lego since I picked up the Res-Q helicopter and hovercraft in '98, but the last few days I've had this massive urge to play with the stuff, and after having rebuilt all my Ice Planet sets, decided I'd spend a few bucks on something new.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/Lego.jpg?t=1284686963

Naturally Haggis decided she wanted to help out.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/HaggisLego.jpg?t=1284686963


Also picked up the Hogwarts board game for a friend's birthday and rainchecked Creationary. Very much looking forward to playing both.

[Sharky]

Minifigures Series 2
Popstar
Ringmaster
Weightlifter
Pharoh
Skier
Vampire
Mexican
Cop
Lifesaver
Mime

have a few doubles i will list up soon tonight

[Sharky]

dropped in on they way home and picked up a few more

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/for%20sale/P9170802sm.jpg

1 to go!!!

[JuzMel]

Myer was totally sold out of this set! Went to Big W to try my luck at price-matching with the catalogue and the nice young boy didn't even bother to call them up! He was happily chatting away to me about how he was gonna get two weeks off! :D

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-22.jpg

[Zippo]

Got these in AU while on holiday in Sydney.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2010Haul11.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2010Haul10.jpg

Tried to get more, but the bad exchange rate, lack of sales (missed Myer's) and lack of luggage space prevented me.

[jaydisc]

Got to Target yesterday at 5pm with 30 minutes to spare. Managed to get 15 out of 16 of the minifigs. Couldn't find the last one in time. Will have to go back tomorrow.

[Sharky]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/20100922smm.jpg

[Zippo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/20100922smm.jpg

Can you post the barcode for that pack? I have the barcode PDF cheat sheet but I just can't seem to get it to match anything even with a fresh case.

[Sharky]

Can you post the barcode for that pack? I have the barcode PDF cheat sheet but I just can't seem to get it to match anything even with a fresh case.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/SpartanBarcode.jpg

[Zippo]

Cheers, thats what I have on the PDF ...
Odd.

[Sharky]

Cheers, thats what I have on the PDF ...
Odd.

i am not sure what the odds are on him but i went through 6 freshish boxes (three brand new) and managed to get 1 out of each box... the sixth box had been ransacked...

i dont imagine his odds would be 1:60

[Zippo]

These arrived today (picked them up in Singapore)
Question - how does the Vampires cape work?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposSeptember2010Haul20.jpg

[Sharky]

that is a tricky piece.

you need to fold the top half back over the bottom ill take a pic and see if that helps you

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/P9220813.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/P9220812.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/P9220811.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/P9220810.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/P92208092.jpg

first you need to put the bottom half on, like you would the wrestler or spartan,

then secondly you need to fold the top half back over onto itself and over the head peg..

it is a bit of a fiddle

if you want more pics let me know

[Zippo]

Thanks man, finally got it.

[Lint]

I picked up a whole bunch of S2 today. I am very impressed! While there are more 'passable' minifigs in S2 the good ones are well and truly above the bar set by S1. Even though I scoff at the people who are aiming to collect 300 of them, the spartan has to be one of the most awesome minifigs ever created.

[Golden Phoenix]

Spent a decent while searching through the boxes at target for the series 2 minifigs.
Got me a whole set without a hiccup.

Lint: Gotta agree with you about the spartan.

[JuzMel]

Yes guys! Loving the Spartan too!

Got this from Myer last friday:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-23.jpg

And spend about half an hour with mum digging and feeling for the only 3 mini figures I want and the effort paid off. Now I have the barcode kept so I know which is it if I want to go back and get more. The Spartan is awesome, but I really like the Pharoah too. It was thanks to mum who felt the snake head in the pack. ;)
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-24.jpg

[Lint]

The Spartan is awesome, but I really like the Pharoah too. It was thanks to mum who felt the snake head in the pack. ;)

I love the pharaoh too, he has enabled me to create a Jafar minifig!

http://i51.tinypic.com/1671bvl.jpg

Btw if anyone can find a better head to make a jafarface with I'd be glad to hear it.

[Stompy]

Yes guys! Loving the Spartan too!

Got this from Myer last friday:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-23.jpg

Woah. I love me some Lego submarines. How much was this set?


Loving the S2 minifigs although there are some pretty basic ones. The bodybuilder is probably the dud of the bunch and the Spartan, Mexican and surfer are clear winners. I still need the Pop Star and my set will be complete.

[Sharky]

Woah. I love me some Lego submarines. How much was this set?


Loving the S2 minifigs although there are some pretty basic ones. The bodybuilder is probably the dud of the bunch and the Spartan, Mexican and surfer are clear winners. I still need the Pop Star and my set will be complete.

i have a spare popstar for sale Here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=186093&postcount=52)

[JuzMel]

Woah. I love me some Lego submarines. How much was this set?


Got them from Myer and they were on sale - it's under the Children's book section. $31.99 after 20% discount. ;)

[JuzMel]

Got this from Big W yesterday!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-25.jpg

I think that's it for the Lego board games range for me. Going to Target tonight to scout for more Mini Figs since I've got the bar code printed out now. :p

[Zippo]

Got this over the weekend
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2010Haul01.jpg

[Sleeve]

Just picked this up for the other half. I don't know why, but I get the feeling she likes it. :p While I was there I put the rest of the series on layby too. Damn that 20% off comes in handy.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/LegoHarry.jpg

[i_amtrunks]

You lie Sleeve, thats for you, you'll make it while she sleeps! :D

[SamLoi888]

Just picked this up for the other half. I don't know why, but I get the feeling she likes it. :p While I was there I put the rest of the series on layby too. Damn that 20% off comes in handy.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/LegoHarry.jpg

The love-making must have been intense after you handed that over!

[i_amtrunks]

Diagon Alley (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=10217-1)

2000+ bricks... that'll cost a pretty penny.

[Sleeve]

Diagon Alley (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=10217-1)

2000+ bricks... that'll cost a pretty penny.

:eek:

Thanks, Trunksie. My ears are now bleeding from the banshee wail that just came from my girlfriend.

[i_amtrunks]

:eek:

Thanks, Trunksie. My ears are now bleeding from the banshee wail that just came from my girlfriend.

After Samloi's comments.... I have no comment. :p

Being poor is the only reason I didnt nab the Hogwarts express, I'm a sucker for trains.

Did get two more minifigs, the disco Stu (Brick Fever album is awesomesauce) and the Karate Master. Stupid me forgot to take along the barcode cheat sheet, so also got some more doubles.

[MV75]

Got my club city advent calendar in the mail yesterday. Just gotta wait like 6 weeks before starting it now.

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2010Haul08.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposOctober2010Haul10.jpg

Over the last week

[JuzMel]

Picked this up from the Target Sale a couple of weeks ago and put the Hogwarts castle on layby! Was very tempted with the train too, but didn't get it in the end.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-26.jpg

[JuzMel]

Got this from the " Spend over $75 and get $25 off " Myer Promo last week! :D Will complement my City train set when it comes off from Layby.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-27.jpg

[JuzMel]

From the Toys R Us sales:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-28.jpg

Free Lego Toy Story 3 Army Truck and Lego membership with purchase of Lego over $40. :)

Polar bear Plush $5 with over $75 spent in store.

[Zippo]

Found a store still selling wave one Lego, so picked up the one they had that I required, along with two of the Halo Bling Packed toys
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposNovember2010Haul06.jpg

[JuzMel]

Having a state of Lego madness lately!!! :D

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-29.jpg
- Toy Story 3 Sets on clearance at Big W
- Harry Potter Express from the Myer Sale
- Picked up my Kingdom sets from Target Layby

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-30.jpg
- Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle from Kmart Sale
- Dumbo, Pluto and Mickey watch from Disney Store U.S

[daehenoc]

I got a Motorized Excavator over the weekend - ordered it from Germany :) I will put up a picture later on!

[JuzMel]

More Lego madness from last week:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-31.jpg
Toy Story 3 and Kingdom pack, Mini-Fig Sticker collection from Target. HP Hagrid's Hut from Myer after countless search at other places.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-32.jpg
Took the offer of "Buy 2 toys get 3rd one free" from Myer. Did I mention the other half is into Thomas Wooden Railway? :p

[Sleeve]

'Nuff said. :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/LegoHarry2.jpg

[JuzMel]

If there were a "Like" button Sleeve, your pic would definitely get my click! I also almost completed this Lego HP series wave. Just missing "The Burrow" which I haven't picked up from the seller. ;)

Very happy to complete my Lego Toy Story 3 series wave for now with these 2 last additions:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-33.jpg

- #7598 Pizza Truck from recent Big W sale
- #7599 Garbage Truck from TRU which I happen to see it on sale and got it for $76.99

[JuzMel]

Hehw, really embarressed to be the only one most recently to keep posting to the Lego acquis thread. :o But I'm quite sure this is enough Lego for me for the rest of the year! (I hope!)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-34.jpg
Pick up Castle Brickmaster book from Myer: $31.96 with 20% off. And Lego City Train was from lay-by.

[primatives]

just got a LEGO race truck for $55 down from $80 from a sale :)

[Zippo]

Picked up the following in town tonight
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposDecember2010Haul01.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposDecember2010Haul02.jpg

[dirge]

Inspired by Sleeve's photography:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/7946.jpg

I have 7949 & 7950, which provide some more soldiers for this nice display (:

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposDecember2010Haul11.jpg
Halo Series 2 Blind Figure

[JuzMel]

Inspired by Sleeve's photography:
I have 7949 & 7950, which provide some more soldiers for this nice display (:

LOL Dirge, I need to do some poses with my Lego like that as well, or maybe I should get my other half to do it instead. :D

Anyway this set thanks to DD pretty much completes my Lego HP series for now:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-35.jpg

[Ryathalas]

Lego Antikythera Mechanism quite amazing :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLPVCJjTNgk&feature

[Zippo]

Late Xmas Present
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposDecember2010Haul13.jpg

Also passed on quite a few City sets with 25% discount with the Boxing Day sales. Think it will be the last time I see them at retail and with the discount, but I just do not have the space to display big Lego sets (or anything for that matter)

[Zippo]

I caved, and got a couple of smaller sets

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposDecember2010Haul15.jpg

[Autocon]

I caved, and got a couple of smaller sets

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposDecember2010Haul15.jpg

will u do a display of ur halo mega blocks?

[Zippo]

Woot, parcel day (probably the last for the year)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposDecember2010Haul19.jpg
From Farmers and Mighty Ape.

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul01.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul02.jpg

[Sharky]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul01.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul02.jpg

They are nice looking sets

[JuzMel]

Lego acquis for the Christmas / New Years period:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-36.jpg
Lego Star Wars sticker book and Mario figure set from Myer sale.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-37_1.jpg
Got my first Lego Club subscription magazine and freebies just before Xmas.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-37_2.jpg
Lots of stuff inside and they also included a small Lego Snowman figure.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-38.jpg
Got these two mini sets from Big W.

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul03.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul04.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul05.jpg

Series 3 Minifigures over the last couple of days. Now done with series 3, as I can't be botherd feeling my way through anymore packages just to find the airplane dude

[Sharky]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul03.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul04.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul05.jpg

Series 3 Minifigures over the last couple of days. Now done with series 3, as I can't be botherd feeling my way through anymore packages just to find the airplane dude

cant wait till these hit stores here......i need to get rid of all my other doubles too.....:s

[i_amtrunks]

cant wait till these hit stores here......i need to get rid of all my other doubles too.....:s

Cant believe how quickly the first two series sold out here, bring on series 3.

[Sharky]

Cant believe how quickly the first two series sold out here, bring on series 3.

i know they are popular little guys.. it sure is a bot of fun hunting them down.. it will be interesting now without any indicators on the package... and i am nor really one for feeling every packet to find one.....

[JuzMel]

i know they are popular little guys.. it sure is a bot of fun hunting them down.. it will be interesting now without any indicators on the package... and i am nor really one for feeling every packet to find one.....

Huhh what do you mean? They have taken out barcodes at the back of the packaging? Thats pretty unfair if they keep making u buy till u've got all the different ones. :mad:

[Sharky]

Huhh what do you mean? They have taken out barcodes at the back of the packaging? Thats pretty unfair if they keep making u buy till u've got all the different ones. :mad:

that is correct, no barcodes and no indication dots like the US releases.. it is straight out pot luck or you have to feel every packet looking for the identifying part.....i wouldnt say it is unfair tho it is just simply putting the mystery back in to mystery figures

[JuzMel]

that is correct, no barcodes and no indication dots like the US releases.. it is straight out pot luck or you have to feel every packet looking for the identifying part.....i wouldnt say it is unfair tho it is just simply putting the mystery back in to mystery figures
Ah well, I guess I won't be getting any then. Wasn't really a big fan of the mini figs to start with anyway. But it's nice to see when one of you completes the series and take photos of it. ;)

Acquis from over the weekend from Myer sale:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-39.jpg

[Zippo]

Lego is taking over!!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul12.jpg

[Zippo]

Make the Lego madness stop!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul14.jpg

Now to find somewhere to put them after I build them. Sigh

[JuzMel]

Castle advant calendar from the recent Brickvention 2011 and Factory Amusement Park thanks to a friend who did a combine buy for me on eBay. :)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-40.jpg

[Zippo]

From Germany (via Bricklink)
15x 8 by 16 stud base plates

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul15.jpg

Allowing me to stack stand my Lego and Halo Minifigures in the display cases I got a few weeks back.
Now I just need some more standard 2 by 4 bricks to complete the rest of my cases

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul15a.jpg

[Zippo]

Yet more Lego! I have been hit by the bug HARD!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul16.jpg
My first order from bttw.com.au
7 little impluse sets. Regreat not getting the K-9 Bot when it was released here. Rest I never saw locally.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul17.jpg
From the UK, this years Daily/Sunday Mirror promo sets. Fastest postage I have ever seen. Shipping Sunday, arrived Tuesday

[Zippo]

Just call me the Lego Man :-)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul23.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul24.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposJanuary2011Haul25.jpg

[Zippo]

This arrived today
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2011Haul02.jpg

[loophole]

got the Police HQ the other day, its pretty cool might have to get some more now :D

[JuzMel]

Totally forgot to post! Got these in the last couple of weeks or so:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-41.jpg
Creator Log Cabin - $37 from Target Sale.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-42.jpg
P.O.P Battle of Alamut Set - $105 from eBay.

[Lint]

http://i53.tinypic.com/2hqcvhx.jpg

My latest acquisition!

10197 Fire Brigade, on clearance at Myer ~$153. It's totally unmarked so just take it to the counter.

[tjparkside]

i finally got this great LEGO book at Big W for $29.93!......
star wars lego the visual dictionary (w/exclusive figure)-simon beercroft
worthy addition to the library!
:)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5583830001_fec17b18a3_t.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59684453@N04/5583830001/)
sw lego cvd book (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59684453@N04/5583830001/)

[loophole]

http://i53.tinypic.com/2hqcvhx.jpg

My latest acquisition!

10197 Fire Brigade, on clearance at Myer ~$153. It's totally unmarked so just take it to the counter.

snap!! i got this set on friday

[JuzMel]

Lucky you guys for snapping the Fire Brigade on sale from Myer.

The only two Lego on clearance at the Myer I went was a Star Wars and an Atlantis set, couldn't remember which ones.

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2011Haul07.jpg
The last of the Atlantis sets I wanted to get

[Gouki]

Is the Fire Brigade still $153 if you can find one at Myer or is that over?

[Lint]

Is the Fire Brigade still $153 if you can find one at Myer or is that over?

I can't confirm if it's over or not. Your best bet is to go and see for yourself or call up the store and get them to scan the price for you (insist on the scan as many of the staff haven't been informed of clearance prices and may simply state the price from memory or off the sticker)

Failing that, someone else might have been to Myer this week and might like to share :)

[Golden Phoenix]

Is the Fire Brigade still $153 if you can find one at Myer or is that over?

Some of the sets in my locals have a clearance sticker on them with what the clearance price is. I know the Toy Story ones and the Slave 1 sets have them on.

It could be just my local though

[Gouki]

Some of the sets in my locals have a clearance sticker on them with what the clearance price is. I know the Toy Story ones and the Slave 1 sets have them on.

It could be just my local though

Ooh, how much is Slave 1? I'm guessing about $109?

[Golden Phoenix]

Ooh, how much is Slave 1? I'm guessing about $109?

Indeed

[jaydisc]

Or less:



Last week (and likely still) there was 30% off on top of the $109 red ticketed price bringing it down to ~$72. If you can't catch one at Myer, Big W are selling the same set for about $74.

I've heard this additional 30%-off-already-reduced-prices at Myer also applies to the atlantis neptune carrier, atlantis hq, woody's roundup and as I mentioned earlier, the fire brigade.

[Demonac]

Clearance day at my local Big W. :)
Picked up both Woodys Roundup & Pizza Rescue for $55.
Technically they are for my daughter though...

[jaydisc]

Confirmed that Slave 1 is $76.30 at Myer

[JuzMel]

LEGO Sort and Store - $38 from Kmart! Pretty big and useful "head". :)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/lego_sort_store.jpg

[Gouki]

Confirmed that Slave 1 is $76.30 at Myer

I got it for $73 at the Highpoint store on Friday.

[i_amtrunks]

Got me Creationary and some of the Wave 4 figures (I think)

Got me a man in a gorilla suit on my third pack!

Creationary needs lots more blocks, Big W is selling a brick builder pack for $30 this week that will solve that problem!

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposApril2011Haul04.jpg

Found Wave 4 Minifigures locally (New Zealand) - opened to receive Hazmat guy, Sailor, Ice Dancer, Ice Hockey and Viking

[jaydisc]

Ugggh. Round 4.

[Fungal Infection]

Ugggh. Round 4.

You can save yourself the hassle and grab a complete set from bricklink for only $48 Au shipped. Or individual figures from $1.87 (dependant on seller).

[jaydisc]

You can save yourself the hassle and grab a complete set from bricklink for only $48 Au shipped. Or individual figures from $1.87 (dependant on seller).

I'm not too experienced there. Got a link to such a sale or do I have to piece it together myself?

[Fungal Infection]

http://www.bricklink.com/browseList.asp?itemType=M&catString=746.760

The link displays all the individual figures, but click on any one of them and you'll find sellers who have complete sets as well individual figures for sale.

[Zippo]

Picked up a bunch of Lego from a layby I had

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposApril2011Haul07.jpg

[jaydisc]

http://www.bricklink.com/browseList.asp?itemType=M&catString=746.760

The link displays all the individual figures, but click on any one of them and you'll find sellers who have complete sets as well individual figures for sale.

I don't get it. I clicked each of the first 6 figures, sorted by Highest Price, and each listing seemed to only be the one figure, never for more than A$12ish. I can't seem to find the lots.

[Lint]

I don't get it. I clicked each of the first 6 figures, sorted by Highest Price, and each listing seemed to only be the one figure, never for more than A$12ish. I can't seem to find the lots.

Paste 4614586 into the search engine and search by best price. Once you get past the people selling the empty boxes, you have your targets.

[jaydisc]

That's a bit better, but that's only for boxes of 60 sealed ones. I got the impression from Fungal's post that I could get a set of the 16 for A$48.

[Zippo]

If it makes you feel better jay, I have been using bricklink for the past 4 months and I can't figure out how to find these sets of 16 either. Though I am tempted to get a case. - feeling for the 6 figures I want in series 4 is annoying me this time around.

[Lint]

I might be wrong but bricklink really isn't really built to sell 'random' lots of things because it is built around a parts database. Your best bet is to try to find a single seller who has all 16 individually in stock at a decent price+shipping. It's a pain but thats what bricklink is all about :p

Another counterpoint is anybody selling sets of 16 (from a box of 60) are going to be left with 12 loose minifigures which they are going to have to somehow sell off to turn a decent profit. It's far less risky and easier to sell a whole box and let the customer deal with the overs.

[Golden Phoenix]

If you set up an account you can add items to your own wanted lists.
I have a collectable minifigure list. I just added each of the individual figures to the list.

You create the list. Add the sets to it. Then in the "Wanted" section you click "by shop" and it will list the shops that have the items on the list. You can tell it to sort by the number of items on the list it has.

[jaydisc]

Ok, with GP's help, I've worked out this cumbersome, behemoth of a website. With great power comes terrible usability.

Rather than making a want list of the figs by themselves, I've chosen the figs as "sets", meaning that you get the black plate they stand on, plus instructions, etc. Doing as such, the best price I can get for those from one seller is Ash's Extras (http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ash_274) for US$56 before shipping. That's about US$3.50 before shipping. Next best was Rolling BrickStone (http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ash_274) at US$59. I can't seem to generate shipping quotes without committing to an order. Is this another area I'm just not getting it?

For series 3, I paid A$3.55 ea. at Myer, so I'll likely just stick with retail like I did last time. I'll just buy a truckload, feel them out at home, and return the ones I don't want.

[Lint]

Ok, with GP's help, I've worked out this cumbersome, behemoth of a website. With great power comes terrible usability.

Rather than making a want list of the figs by themselves, I've chosen the figs as "sets", meaning that you get the black plate they stand on, plus instructions, etc. Doing as such, the best price I can get for those from one seller is Ash's Extras (http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ash_274) for US$56 before shipping. That's about US$3.50 before shipping. Next best was Rolling BrickStone (http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ash_274) at US$59. I can't seem to generate shipping quotes without committing to an order. Is this another area I'm just not getting it?

For series 3, I paid A$3.55 ea. at Myer, so I'll likely just stick with retail like I did last time. I'll just buy a truckload, feel them out at home, and return the ones I don't want.


Theres a splash page or 'store rules' tab at the top of each shop's homepage. They usually contain shipping information/guides. But your official shipping quote comes by email after you've committed to an order. Be aware though, some "big business" shops will take the order submission as commitment to an order and not allow you to bail on the order just because you don't agree with the shipping. Most shops however go by the sensible rule of contract upon payment.

As you've discovered, if you're not willing to buy a whole box the choices on bricklink aren't very competitive at all.

[Golden Phoenix]

Ok, with GP's help, I've worked out this cumbersome, behemoth of a website. With great power comes terrible usability.

Rather than making a want list of the figs by themselves, I've chosen the figs as "sets", meaning that you get the black plate they stand on, plus instructions, etc. Doing as such, the best price I can get for those from one seller is Ash's Extras (http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ash_274) for US$56 before shipping. That's about US$3.50 before shipping. Next best was Rolling BrickStone (http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ash_274) at US$59. I can't seem to generate shipping quotes without committing to an order. Is this another area I'm just not getting it?

For series 3, I paid A$3.55 ea. at Myer, so I'll likely just stick with retail like I did last time. I'll just buy a truckload, feel them out at home, and return the ones I don't want.

Try ChromeBricks (http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ChromeBricks).
They only have 15/16 of the minifigures, but they are EUR 32.87 (~AU $45.26) before shipping and based on the weight and postage info on the splash page, it would only be EUR11 (~AU15.14)extr a for postage.

Works out to be just over $4 a figure. If you can't wait for a sale at Myer it would be worth a shot. Don't know how long until we get Wave 4. At least around me, I see a lot of Wave 3 at a lot of shops.
Target City had tones of them last time I was there.

[jaydisc]

Yeah, thanks for all your help everyone, but I'll just stick to retail.

[Krayt]

found series 4 in a target in melbourne, and have completed my set :-D spares i need to rid myself of....

skateboarder, sailor, rocker, ice skater, painter, wolfman, fuchishima radiation suit guy, and japanese lady

[Golden Phoenix]

Spotted them round town too. Kmarts, Targets and a Toy World.

I was suprised to see them. I had said I didn't think we're see them for ages. There are so many wave 3 figues still around and I don't imagine them going anywhere soon.
Perhaps they tried to bring out some renewed interest in the series.

Got the whole series from Target because they had them from $4.95 down to $3.95 while they have their sale. Also got the Baseballer from series 3 to finish that series too.

[JuzMel]

Picked up the new LEGO City Space Sets from the Myer and Target Sales over the last few days.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-43.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-44.jpg

[Zippo]

Some more Lego
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposApril2011Haul20.jpg

This and all the other up-opened Lego I have is now packed away in tubs in my storage shed.
I couldn't move in my room without tripping over Lego ;)

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposApril2011Haul21.jpg

City Space Shuttle and Astronaut/Rover + 8 packs of Series 4 (last that the store had) thanks to Warehouse and the 30% off sale.
Ended up with Punk, Werewolf, Paint, Gesiha and a few spares

[Zippo]

Thanks to the 30% of regular items and 50% off clearance sale, I got more Lego at the Warehouse

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposApril2011Haul23.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposApril2011Haul25.jpg

[shokwave2]

Picked up Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen and Classic Mater from Target. Nice little sets. Now i'm just waiting for Big W to release the Ultimate Build Mater and McQueen this Wednesday.

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3908/image0091a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/215/image0091a.jpg/)

[i_amtrunks]

Do those cars have sticker eyes, or are they actually printed onto the bricks themselves?

[shokwave2]

Do those cars have sticker eyes, or are they actually printed onto the bricks themselves?

Printed bricks. I think LEGO made a good descision not going with stickers, as this theme is aimed at kids (more so than other themes) and stickers would have became a mess all over the sets.

I'll be picking up Ultimate Build Mater/Mcqueen and a few other sets on wed/thurs. Hopefully this theme lasts more than a year.

[shokwave2]

Picked up Ultimate Build Lightning McQueen from Big W today. I was hoping they would have Mater in stock but haven't seen him anywhere. I'm guessing that set will be released later in the year.

The McQueen set is actually pretty good. I've read a lot of complaints about the price/piece ratio, but there's some nice pieces in there and a good mix of colours. The model is nice and solid, although with a few gaps, but really captures the character. Can't wait for Ultimate Build Mater now, and i hope they make a Doc, Sheriff, Fillmore and Flo.

I give the set 8.5/10.

[Lint]

It's like one of those stories you see on TV: man goes into kmart looking for generations, fails but happens upon a giant lego head he was hunting half a year ago. :rolleyes:

http://i53.tinypic.com/2chp1eh.jpg

[Golden Phoenix]

It's like one of those stories you see on TV: man goes into kmart looking for generations, fails but happens upon a giant lego head he was hunting half a year ago. :rolleyes:

http://i53.tinypic.com/2chp1eh.jpg
Man I've wanted one of them for a while.
Just to display, but I am curious so see how well it works.

[jaydisc]

Man i remember seeing heaps of those at my local Kmart relatively recently.

[Lint]

Man I've wanted one of them for a while.
Just to display, but I am curious so see how well it works.

It works about as well as it looks. I honestly would have preferred an empty tub to just store bricks en masse. :rolleyes:
When stored in a container, bulk lego sorts itself out by size naturally.


Man i remember seeing heaps of those at my local Kmart relatively recently.

They were first sighted at Big W just before Xmas and then at Kmarts not long after but they were very sought after and numbers seemed to have been limited. Perhaps they're bringing them out of cold storage recently? The shelf was pricetagged but the space allocated could have fit 2 of these at the most

[Ingram]

My girlfriend got me this for my birthday today, my first lego since I was a kid. She's restarted my craze for lego damn her!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4261910216_2a2ebd677c.jpg

[Golden Phoenix]

My girlfriend got me this for my birthday today, my first lego since I was a kid. She's restarted my craze for lego damn her!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4261910216_2a2ebd677c.jpg

Had that thing for a while.
It is a fun build and awesome set.

[Ingram]

I'm having fun deciding what set to pull the trigger on next. Looks more and more likely that it will be an imported one what with local prices and all...

[JuzMel]

My girlfriend got me this for my birthday today, my first lego since I was a kid. She's restarted my craze for lego damn her!

Good taste she has in gift selection. :p

My first of the POTC sets:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-44-1.jpg
Waiting for more SALEs before I slowly get the others. 8 sets to collect. *faintz*.

[JuzMel]

Picked these up from the Art of the Brick exhibition at Fed Square.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-45.jpg

Harry Potter book from Book Depository - around AUD $16.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-46.jpg

[JuzMel]

Has no one else have LEGO acquis lately? :o

Here's more of mine from Myer's Toy Sale.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/Lego-47.jpg

[jaydisc]

Got to Myer last night and was crushed that they were all out of the new Millenium Falcon :(

[STL]

Got to Myer last night and was crushed that they were all out of the new Millenium Falcon :(

Looks like those "bogans" can afford this stuff after all :p

[jaydisc]

Not the Imperial Shuttle fool. The Falcon.

[JuzMel]

Got to Myer last night and was crushed that they were all out of the new Millenium Falcon :(
Is that out yet? Cause I vaguely remember seeing something on the LEGO news letter that it was coming to Myer in July or something. Or I might have mixed it up.

Did you ask the gal to check out the back for you though?

The light house I got was also out of stock on the shelves and the nice sales gal went to the back of the store to get one out for me.

[jaydisc]

Is that out yet? Cause I vaguely remember seeing something on the LEGO news letter that it was coming to Myer in July or something. Or I might have mixed it up.

Yes, I saw a few before the sale, and the lady said she put out three that morning.


Did you ask the gal to check out the back for you though?

I did to no avail. Will keep trying though. Ta.

[JuzMel]

Jay, is this the one you're looking for?

http://starwars.lego.com/en-gb/Products/Millennium+Falcon%E2%84%A2/7965.aspx

If yes, I'll keep a lookout for it when I go to Myer again tonight. But probably have to get STL or someone to get it for you first?

[jaydisc]

That's the one. Thanks. I've already gotten Krayt and STL on the job.

[JuzMel]

That's the one. Thanks. I've already gotten Krayt and STL on the job.
No worries, I'll text STL if I see it. :)

[TF76]

I put one on layby at myer today. They had about 4 others, I'm sure you have found one, if not text or pm for location. They also had a few imperial flagships if anyone missed them.

[jaydisc]

Who had Imperial Flagships? Myer? The Big one?

Sorry. I know what you mean now. Initially I misread it as Imperial Shuttle.