Lego Sightings

[i_amtrunks]

No stickers or sales tags at my local big w but the air show was down to $48, the y wing to $65, scariff for $55. No other sets from city or batman movie that they had in stock were reduced but they were missing most of the Lego batman wave 1 sets.

Might try and head back in once we know more sets on sale, I'm at the stage where heavily reduced Lego sets are very useful for play and own building rather than making the sets as per instructions!

[Trent]

Is there a place to buy the Batman movie mini figures at a reasonable price if I don't want to stand there like a weirdo feeling blind bags? I'd rather pay a little bit more and only get the ones I want.

[kovert]

Is there a place to buy the Batman movie mini figures at a reasonable price if I don't want to stand there like a weirdo feeling blind bags? I'd rather pay a little bit more and only get the ones I want.

Do you mean pre-opened figures?

At Big W, the City theme Bulldozer Break-in 60140 is on clearance for approximately $45 (over 50% off). The Creator Lighthouse Point 31051 is on clearance for $49 (nearly 40% off).

[SuspectimusPrime]

Is there a place to buy the Batman movie mini figures at a reasonable price if I don't want to stand there like a weirdo feeling blind bags? I'd rather pay a little bit more and only get the ones I want.

Which ones are you after?

Summer from Gumtree has listed the full set in sealed bags for $75 or $3 each. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ryde/toys-indoor/brand-new-sealed-lego-minifigures-series-20-complete-20-sets/1158491663

If the full set is in sealed bags I'm assuming she's felt them already. You might be able to talk her into mailing them to you.

[Trent]

Does S@H slug you with surcharge if you buy with a cc? It's been that long since I bought from there I honestly can't remember but I'm pretty sure they don't.

[kovert]

Does S@H slug you with surcharge if you buy with a cc? It's been that long since I bought from there I honestly can't remember but I'm pretty sure they don't.

Pretty sure there isn't a surcharge for CC.

[BruiseLee]

Pretty sure there isn't a surcharge for CC.

Yup, no surcharge but depending on the credit card you may get slugged a currency conversion fee from the bank. Yeah, even though we see AUD, there is a fee there.

[i_amtrunks]

Anyone know if the Ghost II set for Rebels was a TrU or elsewhere exclusive, have not seen it anywhere. I know other Rebels sets like the Frigate were TrU and toyworld exclusives.

Not really seeing anything under $50 online for it either.

[Bumblebee2000]

Last I heard (before June so could be dated or was never the case) it wasn't available in store at all. Someone please prove me wrong on that.

[ChickenOverlord77]

Anyone know if the Ghost II set for Rebels was a TrU or elsewhere exclusive, have not seen it anywhere. I know other Rebels sets like the Frigate were TrU and toyworld exclusives.

Not really seeing anything under $50 online for it either.

I'm pretty sure it is only meant to be a LEGO Shop @ Home Exclusive but I do recall someone saying they spotted it at an airport at RRP. If you can find it around $50, it's the best deal you're gonna get.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Dimensions packs with big discounts at the Lego Shop: https://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Sales-And-Deals-Sets

Only a few variations:
$6.24 Fun packs - Sensei Wu, Aquaman, Cyberman, Bane, Superman
$9.99 Team pack - Joker and Harley Quinn
$12.49 Level pack - Ghostbusters

[i_amtrunks]

Too bad about the shipping, bug w had similar prices for many of those packs a few weeks ago, except the joker set.

Wonder how long it'll be befor the powerpuff girls and
Teen titans sets come down!

[SuspectimusPrime]

Yeah it's a bit of a dud. Lego Shop should be more strategic like the retailers about their clearance items; perhaps at a set time every year, and across the board on all lines.

Clearance Lego from TRU: https://www.toysrus.com.au/toy-sale/#T1181398=1181469&T1191964=0_900

75158 Rebel Combat Frigate from $199 to $149: https://www.toysrus.com.au/lego-star-wars-rebel-combat-frigate-75158_1193843/
Price is now reasonable; the same as what's available on eBay US + shipping. Still a bit high just to get grown up Ahsoka :p

[SuspectimusPrime]

This guy has the best deals on Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hamilton/toys-indoor/lego-star-wars-75190-75189-75188-75187-75179-75177-75176-new/1160521005

Too bad he's based in Brisbane and won't ship.

[Dimi194]

3 of the Ideas Saturn V rockets at TRU Shellharbour... LEGO.com will charge you $35 shipping so cheaper to get it from here if you can find it :)

[SuspectimusPrime]

Bricktober's on at TRU (https://www.toysrus.com.au/lego-bricktober-2017/), and the Lego Batman set (https://brickset.com/article/30295/bricktober-batman-movie-minifigures-revealed!) that's given away this week is really cool.

[The_Black_Sheep]

Earlier today I popped into an Uncle Pete's near me that had like 7 or so Saturn V rockets. I was tempted but then I realized where the hell am I gonna put it...

[i_amtrunks]

Anime at abbotsford has the Saturn V along with pretty much all the other exclusive and hard to find sets (bar women of NASA, or course) for same rrp as legoshop but no shipping(and they do give 10% discount at least most of the time.

[Bumblebee2000]

The Lego Batman Movie Batwing is $84 at Big W, even for that price it could do with more figures.

[BruiseLee]

Myer's ebay store has 20% off at the moment with code PMYER. Normally not too exciting but there are a few already discounted sets there like Kylo Ren Tie Fighter, Heavy Assault Walker which has already been discounted by 20% so with code it's an additional 20% off discounted price. Picked up a Volkswagen Beetle 10252 for $95 earlier :)

That's 20% off everything so not just Lego.

[griffin]

Not a toy sighting.... but on SBS tonight at 8.30pm is a Lego documentary.

[Sutton]

All of the next wave of Star Wars Lego sets were at Toyworld Launceston today - Luke and Rey's Hut, the Resistance Skimmer thingo etc.

[i_amtrunks]

Alll the same as above plus the battle pack and microfighters two packs in Kmart Blacktown and Stanhope gardens, so probably everywhere else too.

[i_amtrunks]

Saw the joke AT-ST walker set with bb8 at mt druitt toymate. For $70 I’d want a full walker with the option of removing the top, not the incomplete set that t is!

Anyone have an idea if or who will be stocking the non last jedi Star Wars sets? I don’t care for the Grievous speeder but I’d like the cantina depending on price, as well as the Jawa battle pack (which I’m sure will get a wide release).

[Mr_K]

You can find a lot of those details here: http://brickingaround.com/2018/01/11/your-exclusivity-guide-for-1hy-2018/

[i_amtrunks]

You can find a lot of those details here: http://brickingaround.com/2018/01/11/your-exclusivity-guide-for-1hy-2018/

Never knew about that site, it is very useful! Myer getting construction Vader and Boba is interesting, the sandspeeder being toyworld only is annoying though as it looks quite alright. Cantina being TrU is bad, that means it’ll be at least $10 more than RRP. Bah.

Looks like BrickLink might be the way to go again, postage kills that for most sets but what choices do we have?

[Mr_K]

Myer and toys r us have sales from time to time. There's always Lego online as well, or one of the stores if you're near Melbourne or the Gold coast

[SuspectimusPrime]

Myer has 25% off all Lego today: https://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/offers/w18-super-saturday-kids/super-saturday-25-off-lego

From their newsletter: Condition 3. Excludes clearance, mini figures and the ultimate Millennium Falcon 75192. Offer end 11:59 AEDT Saturday 3 March 2018, unless otherwise stated.

[kovert]

2018 Speed Champions sets should now be in shops.

[philby]

2018 Speed Champions sets should now be in shops.

I think they actually came out early! I never had any previously but bought a bunch of this new lot, haven't opened any yet though. I love the look of the Ford WRC car. A billion stickers though apparently.

[kovert]

I think they actually came out early! I never had any previously but bought a bunch of this new lot, haven't opened any yet though. I love the look of the Ford WRC car. A billion stickers though apparently.

The Ford WRC car looks great. It would still be OK without the stickers, but they certainly add to the model. Liking the look of the classic 911 from 75888 and the classic Ferrari cars from 75889. I picked up the Ferrari F1 car last year, but it is still in the box. :)

[griffin]

A Lego Documentary is on SBS tonight at 7.30pm, for the hardcore lego fans... or people who want to learn a little more about this toy.

[shockNwave]

A Lego Documentary is on SBS tonight at 7.30pm, for the hardcore lego fans... or people who want to learn a little more about this toy.

Saw that documentary yesterday and gee what an eye opener. Love how the Architecture series came into being. Love that Lego HQ learnt to listen to the fans and stopped being arrogant. Love the Rivendell display. Love the life-size Lego X-wing. Love the Lego museum art. Love that The Magic Portal movie is mentioned. And most of all I love how Lego is used to help autistic children.

There's just so much packed into this documentary.:D

[Galvatran]

Not sure if it's the same lego doco I saw some time ago with reference to One by Five. So typical nerdville.

[SuspectimusPrime]

The Magic Portal is quite entertaining if anyone hasn't seen it and has 16 mins to spare :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jde4qHbCtSg

While on the topic of helping kids, I was really amazed to see this vid of a kid who built a Technic prosthetic arm for himself: https://youtu.be/vFymKqUwodY
His MK II version used parts mainly from just this one set: https://shop.lego.com/en-AU/Air-Race-Jet-42066

[Galvatran]

20% off at Target. Ends April 29.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Another attempt from Target to get rid of UCS Hoth for $199: https://www.ebay.com.au/p/3-Day-Listing-Lego-Star-Wars-Assault-on-Hoth-75098/2267328702?iid=182777000666&_trkparms=5373%3A0%7C5374%3AFeatured
Too bad there are no popular alternative builds for this set to make it into something cool, like the MOC Nebulon B Fridge challenge from several less attractive sets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOkGul34bfI

Also, Classics Batman Batcave for $199: https://www.ebay.com.au/p/Lego-DC-Comics-Super-Heroes-Batman-Classic-TV-Series-Batcave-76052/631425139?iid=172874208701&_trkparms=5373%3A0%7C5374%3AFeatured

For both of these, you can get an additional stackable 5% discount from eBay (use PULL5) and 1% cashback from Cashrewards.com.au
= $187 each, shipped.

[shockNwave]

Starting to see the Lego sets of the upcoming Star Wars Solo movie in the CBD and at Chadstone. The speeder vehicles look impressive and kind of remind me of the 80's.

[BruiseLee]

Lego Batman Movie Arkham Asylum 70912 is on sale at TRU for $169. Pretty decent price for that set given the amount of minfigs in there too.

https://www.toysrus.com.au/lego-batman-movie-arkham-asylum-70912/w1/i20512084/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl7Ll_qHD2gIV2gQqCh0UuwSNEAYYAiA BEgL-UfD_BwE

[Omega Metro]

Lego Batman Movie Arkham Asylum 70912 is on sale at TRU for $169. Pretty decent price for that set given the amount of minfigs in there too.

https://www.toysrus.com.au/lego-batman-movie-arkham-asylum-70912/w1/i20512084/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl7Ll_qHD2gIV2gQqCh0UuwSNEAYYAiA BEgL-UfD_BwE

I got 2 of them for $127 each during their ‘glitch’ on Tuesday. They were also $151 the other week with their other sale they had. I’ve been wanting this for a while but no way I was paying $269 for it.:)

[SuspectimusPrime]

I walked past the Arkham set at Target Blacktown yesterday, and I was sure there was a yellow "Clearance $99" tag on it - sorry I didn't pay attention to check if it's $99 off or that $99 was the new clearance price. I'll be in Hawaii next week, but can check again the next time I'm in Blacktown for a site visit.

Target also had all the new Solo sets minus the Kessel Run Falcon and their 20% off toys is still up.

[Omega Metro]

I walked past the Arkham set at Target Blacktown yesterday, and I was sure there was a yellow "Clearance $99" tag on it - sorry I didn't pay attention to check if it's $99 off or that $99 was the new clearance price. I'll be in Hawaii next week, but can check again the next time I'm in Blacktown for a site visit.

Target also had all the new Solo sets minus the Kessel Run Falcon and their 20% off toys is still up.

The Arkham set is a TRU exclusive so the $99 wouldn’t of been for that.

[Trent]

Anyone going to the Lego show thingy at Penrith tomorrow? The one at Kembla Grange was pretty good a few months ago and this is apparently a bigger version of that so I’ll wander up.

[i_amtrunks]

Anyone going to the Lego show thingy at Penrith tomorrow? The one at Kembla Grange was pretty good a few months ago and this is apparently a bigger version of that so I’ll wander up.

This is the one that used to be at town hall in the city that was always brilliant. I’ll be there at 9 with my little one, we will be there till my wife has enough and kicks us out. Hoping not to spend too much at the sellers tables either.

Saw all the new Jurassic World and Han Solo sets in tru Penrith, still have the buy one get one off till Tuesday too.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Saw all the new Jurassic World and Han Solo sets in tru Penrith, still have the buy one get one off till Tuesday too.

Picked up Han’s speeder and it’s a fantastic little build. One thing wrong with it and I couldn’t put my finger on exactly what. While driving to work and thinking about toys, as you do, I realised his steering wheel is on the wrong side! Going to rebuild it back to the right hand side next week :D

[millhouse]

Bought the new Jurassic Park set (Jurassic Park Velociraptor Escape) - covers the velociraptor coming in, the lab and the kitchen from the first film. Four mini figures and a dino.

Very chuffed with it!

[Trent]

The Brick Show was pretty good. Damn hot in that pavilion and was a little overcrowded but was fun. Picked up a Heavy Haul Train for the little one. He’s a happy kid :)

[i_amtrunks]

We were there at nine, not too crowded, had to drag the two year old out screaming two hours later! She loved the Disney on ice display.... of course!

Some amazing creations and some were just people making sets and having them together (which is great, just not as interesting). The xmen sentinel was back, my little one was ecstatic to press the button on the South Pole explorer and lost her mind when the giant ladybug started walking!

I stayed away from the stores, the prices the first store had for old pirate and castle sets made my eyes water but the nostalgia made me want them even more. The stores were making good sales all morning too, the guy doing LEGO for $5 per 100grams was getting cleared out, LEGO is still cheaper than jelly bellies!

The location wasn’t perfect, easier for us out west to get to, but no real public transport thanks to Panthers being miles away. It’s a much smaller space and being far west meant a lot of exhibitors from the northern beaches and Sutherland areas didn’t attend. Still worth every cent, considering profits went to a very good cause.

If you’ve got a few hours to spare it is on again tomorrow from nine.

[shockNwave]

Yesterday I was at Supanova and saw the Lego Tron light cycle race for $80. If only there could be Tron Transformers.:(

[kovert]

Yesterday I was at Supanova and saw the Lego Tron light cycle race for $80. If only there could be Tron Transformers.:(

That's quite a markup! :eek:

[Trent]

The Brick Show was pretty good. Damn hot in that pavilion and was a little overcrowded but was fun. Picked up a Heavy Haul Train for the little one. He’s a happy kid :)

Also forgot to mention that the wife ducked away for a bit and came back with a spaceship Spaceship SPACESHIP!!!! 😀

She knows I’ve been after it for a while so that was a great surprise!

[kovert]

Also forgot to mention that the wife ducked away for a bit and came back with a spaceship Spaceship SPACESHIP!!!! 😀

She knows I’ve been after it for a while so that was a great surprise!

Tops! Retail or aftermarket price?

[Trent]

Tops! Retail or aftermarket price?

A bit above retail but it is easily offset by the discount on the Heavy Haul Train. So overall it was a great day!

[kovert]

A bit above retail but it is easily offset by the discount on the Heavy Haul Train. So overall it was a great day!

Well worth it. :)

[Galvatran]

25% off Lego at Myer online currently.

[BruiseLee]

25% off Lego at Myer online currently.

Ah, that'll be why there isn't any Lego in their ebay store. No double dipping with the code i guess...

[griffin]

A Lego Documentary is on SBS tonight at 7.30pm, for the hardcore lego fans... or people who want to learn a little more about this toy.


Saw that documentary yesterday and gee what an eye opener. Love how the Architecture series came into being. Love that Lego HQ learnt to listen to the fans and stopped being arrogant. Love the Rivendell display. Love the life-size Lego X-wing. Love the Lego museum art. Love that The Magic Portal movie is mentioned. And most of all I love how Lego is used to help autistic children.

There's just so much packed into this documentary.:D


Not sure if it's the same lego doco I saw some time ago with reference to One by Five. So typical nerdville.

I finally got around to watching it today... and it was really fun and informative. Definitely something to watch, even if you don't collect Lego, because the fandom has the same feel to what you get with Transformers, with the adult and kid fans, and their conventions and reasons for collecting.

I liked their coverage of the history of the Brand, and especially the coverage of their down-turn (and admitting that there were failures on their part - most companies would either omit their failures or blame others), leading to letting in the fans and their ideas, including the Architecture series, and employing fans as Master Builders and Designers, and obviously, the Cuusoo project.

The various fans they feature, and their fan-projects & conventions, is so relatable as a Transformers fan... and I miss those big Transformers fan conventions and interactions.


One guy that was featured was Nathan Sawaya, who's Lego art has travelled the world, including some time in Australia in around 2012, and in Singapore where I saw it in 2013 with a friend (http://toycollectors.com.au/blog/universal7.html).


The acronyms were a bit much, but not surprising when you get fan groups starting with some necessary acronyms, and then getting competitively creative, and hoping that their new acronym sticks in the fandom.
That "one by five" label was news to me... both in it being a brick type that doesn't exist (I thought all combinations and sizes would have been produced at some point), and it being a label for "hot girls" who are fans (a derogatory term by fanboys... who probably aren't exactly Adonises either).

[Galvatran]

That "one by five" label was news to me... both in it being a brick type that doesn't exist (I thought all combinations and sizes would have been produced at some point), and it being a label for "hot girls" who are fans (a derogatory term by fanboys... who probably aren't exactly Adonises either).
I wouldn't class it as derogatory as there is no hate intended. It's just the typical fanboy perception (though not true of course) that you can't be a 'hot' woman/girl & be into Lego. Not that it matters anyway.

No different to TF fandom sizing up who is prettier; Rachel Taylor or Megan Fox. :rolleyes:

[Jetfire in the sky]

Our local Toyworld has a good pile of UCS Falcon's, they are somewhat of a Lego specialist up here but might be worth checking your local one.

[kovert]

Summer (nothern hemisphere) 2018 sets seem to be trickling into stores now.

[i_amtrunks]

Will be trying very hard to get a creator pirate coaster from the big W sale for $75, other than that, nothing really piques the interest from their sale. It'll be tough as I am sure it will be a hot ticket item, if only by scalpers wanting to profit from the rollercoaster pieces.

[i_amtrunks]

New city passenger train at Myer Penrith but it did not scan up. Had the diner for $199 which was very tempting and two Taj Mahals.

Also had the other artic city sets and still had some han solo brickheadz as well as Jurassic World sets out in a special section at the entrance to the toy area.

[jazzcomp]

Do you know if the taj mahal scanned as 50% off last Saturday? :( There were pics posted on FB the Myer City store.

[jazzcomp]

Will be trying very hard to get a creator pirate coaster from the big W sale for $75, other than that, nothing really piques the interest from their sale. It'll be tough as I am sure it will be a hot ticket item, if only by scalpers wanting to profit from the rollercoaster pieces.
Did you get one?

[i_amtrunks]

Did you get one?

Managed to nab one at target at $75. Happy with that price and the build is lovely. Only problem is that it requires a mighty shove from the top of the first crest to get around the corner and down the main slope. Not a good design, especially with the pirate skull that likes to catch on the coaster carriages and minifigs.

I will be trying some modding once I can be bothered getting on bricklink and getting a few pieces. $2.50 a piece for coaster track is not as bad as I thought it would be.

[Sutton]

Managed to nab one at target at $75. Happy with that price and the build is lovely. Only problem is that it requires a mighty shove from the top of the first crest to get around the corner and down the main slope. Not a good design, especially with the pirate skull that likes to catch on the coaster carriages and minifigs.

I will be trying some modding once I can be bothered getting on bricklink and getting a few pieces. $2.50 a piece for coaster track is not as bad as I thought it would be.

I love it! Beautiful set. The 2 alt builds are great as well, since one uses all the straight track and the other all the curves, buying another 2 sets would give you a whole other circuit of track (if you leave the decorative curve off one of the alt builds). Instant pirate-themed theme park.

The gauge is the same as the terrible mine-cart system used for old rollercoasters, but does mean you can push the cannon around the track...

[i_amtrunks]

I haven’t been allowed to knock down and rebuild, my daughter lives the roller coaster too much and she lost her mind with giggles when she worked out the cannon backwards down the big hill worked (crashed forward facing). She’s also enjoyed having the minifigures get caught by the octopus and piloting the pirate ship, getting stuck in gaol etc.

It is a lovely set but I really want to see what happens if I raise the first crest on more track piece, I’ll need two steep pieces (ascending and descending and then no idea what I’ll do with the other side... it’s cheaper to buy the rail pieces than another set or two even with the target price of $75.

Got to save money to update all the Harry Potter sets... if we ever see them!

[i_amtrunks]

So the Harry Potter Hogwarts express was meant to be a TrU exclusive... so now will be delayed. We might see it in places like Toyworld and online, but I am doubtful they'll have enough stock for demand from the HP fans as well as the Lego trains fans.

It's to only set I really wanted from the line, although the Quidditch and Hall sets may have tempted me at a Big W or Kmart price.

$140 seems ridiculous when compared to the US$ price and it'd mean the purchase of another set to make it worthwhile from the Lego online store, their prices are the worst and their shipping excessive, so it's only worth it if you spend $200.

[Thurmus]

My Voltron will be sighted tomorrow apparently.

[Sutton]

So the Harry Potter Hogwarts express was meant to be a TrU exclusive... so now will be delayed. We might see it in places like Toyworld and online, but I am doubtful they'll have enough stock for demand from the HP fans as well as the Lego trains fans.

It's to only set I really wanted from the line, although the Quidditch and Hall sets may have tempted me at a Big W or Kmart price.

$140 seems ridiculous when compared to the US$ price and it'd mean the purchase of another set to make it worthwhile from the Lego online store, their prices are the worst and their shipping excessive, so it's only worth it if you spend $200.

Ugh, I was wondering why I haven't seen it anywhere else - all the other sets have started showing up at Kmart.

What a disappointment, it looks amazing! And always a win when a purchase crosses over two collections (trains and 'licensed')...

[i_amtrunks]

Harry Potter CMF series are now in Coles for $5.50....

I grabbed a half dozen and thankfully got no doubles but with 22 to collect and so many difficult to feel for pieces it’s going to be tough to get them all, on top of the fact that they’ll fly off the shelves.

[Omega Metro]

Harry Potter CMF series are now in Coles for $5.50....

I grabbed a half dozen and thankfully got no doubles but with 22 to collect and so many difficult to feel for pieces it’s going to be tough to get them all, on top of the fact that they’ll fly off the shelves.

Found a unmolested box at Target today. Was only trying to get a couple as I’m not interested in the theme but liked them for parts. 20 minutes later, I had 10 in my hand. Very hard to feel for this series.

[valkyrie_76]

So the Harry Potter Hogwarts express was meant to be a TrU exclusive... so now will be delayed. We might see it in places like Toyworld and online, but I am doubtful they'll have enough stock for demand from the HP fans as well as the Lego trains fans.

It's to only set I really wanted from the line, although the Quidditch and Hall sets may have tempted me at a Big W or Kmart price.

$140 seems ridiculous when compared to the US$ price and it'd mean the purchase of another set to make it worthwhile from the Lego online store, their prices are the worst and their shipping excessive, so it's only worth it if you spend $200.

I was told today at Toyworld Success in Perth that Toyworld is now going to have the HP trainset since TRU is now closed but he doesnt know when that will be available.

[i_amtrunks]

I was told today at Toyworld Success in Perth that Toyworld is now going to have the HP trainset since TRU is now closed but he doesnt know when that will be available.

Last mention I heard was November. The few hobby stores I have seen mention it already have already presold out their allocation at the same price as the LEGO shop.

[Galvatran]

Saw a tv ad for an audition for a LEGO competition show.

[BruiseLee]

Saw a tv ad for an audition for a LEGO competition show.

Yup, it's called Lego Masters.

[Galvatran]

Yup, it's called Lego Masters.
Is that like Ink Masters but with ... LEGO? That's gonna be painful for the human canvas. :p

[Galvatran]

SBS Viceland currently showing Lego Brickumentary show.

[i_amtrunks]

After 13 figures I finally got my first double, and it’s dobby....

I’ve been pretty lucky, I’ve only had the misfortune of getting the bland main female lead and the boring bowl cut pseudo villain from the fantastic beasts sub theme.

If I could get a dumbledore and a pyjama Harry I’d be happily done with this series. Never had better luck. The last cmf series I bought 12 figures (never saw them again) and only got 5 unique figures from them!

[SuspectimusPrime]

Going to be sad to see Pyjama Harry's invisibility cloak get damaged from all the people feeling for Percival Graves.

No luck with the 3 Coles around Parramatta so far. Was hoping to grab a bunch before their Little Shop promo runs out. My partner has been crazy about them, and they sell as much or more than Lego CMFs. Can't believe this tiny Nutella sold for $50! https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Coles-Little-Shop-Mini-Collectible-Figure-Nutella-NEW-Warranty/183333744745?hash=item2aaf8af069%3Ag%3ANGwAAOSwpJd bUJ3N&_sop=16&_nkw=coles+little+shop+nutella&_sacat=0&_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_TitleDesc=0

[i_amtrunks]

Going to be sad to see Pyjama Harry's invisibility cloak get damaged from all the people feeling for Percival Graves.

As in feeling to make sure they dont get the bowl cut loser? :p

I lucked out with my local Coles but the box was picked clean last night.

Toymate mr druitt and Blacktown has hem but I think they are $6 each which is another 50 cents more than Coles who were the most expensive I had previously seen.

[SuspectimusPrime]

As in feeling to make sure they dont get the bowl cut loser? :p

Yep exactly lol Apparently he's shortpacked as well - 2/60.

Went to Coles Top Ryde the other night and they had 3 near-fresh boxes of this series. Percival Graves is gone from all 3 boxes. Just like the last CMF series, Lego has placed him in the exact same position in each box - from YouTube reviewers its placed 1st column on the left 3rd from the back. Oh well, my girlfriend was she was over the moon from getting a tiny jar Nutella.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Lego made a life-sized driveable Lego Bugatti Chiron made from Technic and no glue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-RtJOfFlZU

[i_amtrunks]

The Gold Coast store had sold over 40 of the 6000 piece Hogwarts castle by about 5pm today.

After seeing the LEGO store I really don’t understand why Lego don’t have at least one physical store per capital city. They made a killing as Dreamworld closed, not to mention the number of people who came, bought and left.

Might be cheaper almost everywhere else but between the exclusives and range in stock it’s be a surefure hit to have one in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.

[Galvatran]

Howarts Castle made the local news in Melbourne on the weekend. I'm no Lego collector but it looked amazing. I think it was priced in the $600s at the Lego Discovery Centre Melbourne.

[Omega Metro]

Howarts Castle made the local news in Melbourne on the weekend. I'm no Lego collector but it looked amazing. I think it was priced in the $600s at the Lego Discovery Centre Melbourne.

Yeah it was on the Perth news as well. Can’t see what’s so special about it tbh.

[SuspectimusPrime]

After seeing the LEGO store I really don’t understand why Lego don’t have at least one physical store per capital city. They made a killing as Dreamworld closed, not to mention the number of people who came, bought and left.

Might be cheaper almost everywhere else but between the exclusives and range in stock it’s be a surefure hit to have one in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.

It's mind numbing trying to rationalise why there isn't a Sydney store when they built a store in Dreamworld that isn't in a major city or is easily accessible by public transport. In one of the Singaporean stores I visited last Christmas, a dad came in intending to buy Star Wars sets for his son and walked off with the Death Star for himself. We managed to visit 3/5 stores - not saying that Sydney needs that many stores, but come on even Bali has a Lego store (http://nowbali.co.id/bali-lego-shop/) :rolleyes:

[jazzcomp]

No luck with the 3 Coles around Parramatta so far. Was hoping to grab a bunch before their Little Shop promo runs out. My partner has been crazy about them, and they sell as much or more than Lego CMFs. Can't believe this tiny Nutella sold for $50! https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Coles-Little-Shop-Mini-Collectible-Figure-Nutella-NEW-Warranty/183333744745?hash=item2aaf8af069%3Ag%3ANGwAAOSwpJd bUJ3N&_sop=16&_nkw=coles+little+shop+nutella&_sacat=0&_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_TitleDesc=0
Ebay is unreal. I'm sure they can find something cheaper or just go a for a swap meet.
The rare ones (cart/basket) is in gumtree for $100-$200 though :eek:

[i_amtrunks]

Big W Penrith had three of the Hogwarts express sets for $139, which is the same as the Lego shop had them for in September.

They were meant to be a TrU exclusive but then they folded so it’s nice to see that it still managed to get a retail release. It’s a nice set but not $139 worth since it doesn’t even have magnetic couplings.

[Trent]

I am pumped for the Lego Overwatch sets! D.Va, Reinhardt and Bastion all look wicked and Bastion transforms into a turret too. I think I'll double dip on the D.Va so I can have one at work.

I hope they do well so more can be made. Would love to see a Junkrat/Roadhog combo.

[Thurmus]

I saw the Lego UCS Y-Wing at Big W Lilydale tonight. I think it was $298.

[SuspectimusPrime]

I picked one up at their sale on Weds for $250. I think it's dropped down to that price a few times :confused:

Speaking of UCS sets, the Millennium Falcon is $1099 at Myer until 25th Nov. Myer Sydney City had one yesterday but the box was pretty banged up.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I saw 2x UCS Millennium Falcons at David Jones Perth CBD. No idea how much they were though.

[Omega Metro]

Harry Potter Hogwarts Express showing up pretty much everywhere now. Got one at Myer for $111 then discovered it was $106 MYER EBay so got another. Wanted 2 anyway for an extra carriage and railway station.

[i_amtrunks]

Target have a 20% off city and friends too if you want some trains with the new Bluetooth controller. Neither one is an exceptionally good train though.

Myer sale would be wonderful if we weren’t going into silly season.

[SuspectimusPrime]

S@H's Black Friday offerings. Mostly 20-25% off. Looks like only the Mini Cooper has 30% off: https://shop.lego.com/en-AU/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale-sets?CMP=EMC-VIP2018_11_23_BFCM_ROE&HQS=50_A_CTA_EU_EN&RRID=1338100482&RMID=VIP_2018_11_23_FSC_AUNZ_BFCM_Live

[Omega Metro]

Good deals at Target and Amazon for Lego also.

[The_Black_Sheep]

I was in Castle Towers today when I popped into Casey's Toys for a quick little look-see. They had nothing new in the small TF-section but in the Lego aisle they had a few Voltron sets for $290 (first time I've seen that massive box in the flesh) & behind the counter they had a UCS Millenium Falcon for $1300. At that price, I've got a feeling that Falcon will be there for some time to come...

[SuspectimusPrime]

Target has 20% off Lego until 5th Dec.

David Jones has 25% off Lego until Sunday (email newsletter). The discount is not appearing on their online listings, but Ozbargain users have confirmed that the offer works with Lego Voltron. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/421422?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter_am

[philby]

i went looking for a lego voltron but DJs sold out australia wide according to the melb staff :/

[MV75]

Saw at least two voltrons at toyworld this morning.

[Sinnertwin]

Has anyone seen the 2019 SW sets yet?
Particularly after set 75229

https://i.imgur.com/JqZl6n4.jpg

[i_amtrunks]

Has anyone seen the 2019 SW sets yet?
Particularly after set 75229

https://i.imgur.com/JqZl6n4.jpg

These are meant to not be on shelves before Jan 1, but you might get lucky especially in the smaller toyworld style stores... Might have to check places like brickingaround (http://brickingaround.com/) for what ones end up as exclusives (for all we know, the Death Star escape could be another Myer exclusive).

I know some years it has not been till February or even March that we have gotten the 2019 sets on shelves in Big W etc, but that is more the City and other system sets. I'm keeping my eyes out for Bog W, Kmart etc to have a catalogue posting that Lego Movie 2 sets are out and on introductory sale, I figure that is when the rest of the 2019 sets may appear in the department stores.

[Sinnertwin]

Thanks, Trunks. :)
I was hoping someone may have done a sneaky embargo naughty naughty somewhere, or an early release or something :p

[Gehirn]

They are up on the bigw and kmart websites. Shouldn't be too long before its in stores.

[kovert]

Saw some 2019 City and Star Wars sets today at a Myer store in Brisbane.

[The_Black_Sheep]

A local ToyMate had the new City & Star Wars sets as well. I looked all around for the Lego Movie 2 sets (all I want is the classic astronaut set...) but it looks like Lego Aus are making us wait... :rolleyes:

[i_amtrunks]

A local ToyMate had the new City & Star Wars sets as well. I looked all around for the Lego Movie 2 sets (all I want is the classic astronaut set...) but it looks like Lego Aus are making us wait... :rolleyes:

March I believe if the 2019 catalogue said, as we are getting the movie a few months after the USA so it can come out for the Easter holiday break here. Apparently the Benny set with all the pseudo classic space minifigs was not in it, so it may be a retailer exclusive.

[kovert]

A lot of AFOLs will probably be after this set. It would be disappointing if "Benny's Space Squad 70841" was a retailer exclusive. There's also less chance of getting it at a discounted price. :)

[i_amtrunks]

Myer has the 2019 city and Star Wars sets up on their website but they are not part of their “spend $50 and get 20% off” sale.

We will have to keep an eye on Myers website over the next few months to see if they are the exclusive retailer (along with perhaps toyworld and David Jones)

[i_amtrunks]

Kmart Mt Druitt had a smattering of new Lego city fire sets out as well as two of the $10 friends heart boxes. The whole section was in disarray and they have reduced some older sets such as the solo conveyor train to 79, snokes chamber to 69, Jurassic World dilo attack to $49 and a heap of friends stuff to very decent prices (cannot remember actualmprices though, sorry). No ninjago at all and barely a duplo set either.

So while it looked like a bomb had gone off and the shelves were 80% bare, the stuff left is either on decent discount or new stuff.

[kovert]

Particularly after set 75229

https://i.imgur.com/JqZl6n4.jpg

75229 Death Star Escape is listed on the Big W website for $45, which makes it $0.01 above RRP. :eek:

[robwin1974]

75229 Death Star Escape is listed on the Big W website for $45, which makes it $0.01 above RRP. :eek:

Target Chatswood has it in stock for $44

Also has Awing, Xwing and Tie fighter sets, Hoth medical chamber and some of the microfighter sets and little men packs (inferno team from what I remember)

[Omega Metro]

Target Chatswood has it in stock for $44

Also has Awing, Xwing and Tie fighter sets, Hoth medical chamber and some of the microfighter sets and little men packs (inferno team from what I remember)

$35.99 on the Myer website though you have to spend $50 or more to get the 20% off.

[i_amtrunks]

Is the 20% off in store as well? That’s about the right price for me to buy those mid range Star Wars sets and if I can get the micro fighter or battle packs for 20% off, that’d be nice.

[BruiseLee]

Is the 20% off in store as well? That’s about the right price for me to buy those mid range Star Wars sets and if I can get the micro fighter or battle packs for 20% off, that’d be nice.

Yup 20% off in store as well across most of the toys. There are some exclusions. As above min spend of $50 required.

[Omega Metro]

Yup 20% off in store as well across most of the toys. There are some exclusions. As above min spend of $50 required.

Only some of the Lego (some new stuff included) is on sale. I bought the new San Fransisco and Paris Architecture sets today instore at Myer, but they weren’t 20% off. But the lady did them manually for me.

[kovert]

Saw some new LEGO Star Wars (including the Death Star Escape) and City sets at Big W today. They should be arriving in store across the country now.

[i_amtrunks]

Saw the same as Kovert in Big W, but no price tags on shelves for most sets yet. Didn’t get a chance to scan, my daughter was all hyped up from watching thre paw patrol stage show and wanted to run around “like a pup”!

[Sinnertwin]

https://i.imgur.com/Ymp3Ewn.gif

[kovert]

Some new LEGO City and LEGO Star Wars are advertised in this week's Big W catalogue (24 Jan - 06 Feb 2019).

Advertised items on special are shown below. Items that aren't reduced from Big W's regular price (which is normally lower than RRP) have been excluded:

60215 City Fire Station $75 - regular $88
60208 City Sky Police Parachute Arrest $39 - regular $45
60209 City Sky Police Diamond Heist $59 - regular $69
75228 Star Wars Escape Pod vs Dewback $25 - regular $29
75237 Star Wars Juniors TIE Fighter $25 - regular $29
75235 Star Wars Juniors X-wing Starfighter Trench Run $35 - regular $45

[kovert]

Kmart, regular prices:

75228 Star Wars Escape Pod vs Dewback $25
75229 Star Wars Death Star Escape $39
75235 Star Wars Juniors X-wing Starfighter Trench Run $39
75247 Star Wars Rebel A-wing Starfighter $19

All appear to be below LEGO's RRP.

[i_amtrunks]

Lego Spider-Man and Batman sets in Blacktown big W and toymate, $40 for the spidebike set is sad.

Toymate also had the Lego movie 2 blindpack figures for $6. The new packaging feels nasty but I’m sure it’s better for the environment or something for them to use it over the old foily plastic.

[Trent]

Lego Spider-Man and Batman sets in Blacktown big W and toymate, $40 for the spidebike set is sad.

Toymate also had the Lego movie 2 blindpack figures for $6. The new packaging feels nasty but I’m sure it’s better for the environment or something for them to use it over the old foily plastic.

From the way people on Facebook have been complaining you’d think they actually display the blind bags. Who cares what they’re made from.

[kovert]

The bags are reflective on the inside so they are probably still made from foil. The material seems to be similar, but feels thinner. The bags are also slightly larger. When did they drop the 'Minifigures' branding?

Big W is selling them for $4.75. Target's price is $5.00.

[Sinnertwin]

New Venom, Lego Movie and Captain Marvel sets at Kmart

[Thorns2010]

So I'd been checking every few days my local KMart and Target for the new Lego Movie sets, and they finally came in!!! But both of them were sold out of the one set I wanted, which was Benny's Space Squad.....:mad::mad::mad:

All other sets had plenty of stock, so did both stores just not get a shipment of that one set? Or did someone, or a few someones go and buy them all up?? :(:(:(

[Omega Metro]

So I'd been checking every few days my local KMart and Target for the new Lego Movie sets, and they finally came in!!! But both of them were sold out of the one set I wanted, which was Benny's Space Squad.....:mad::mad::mad:

All other sets had plenty of stock, so did both stores just not get a shipment of that one set? Or did someone, or a few someones go and buy them all up?? :(:(:(

People are buying multiples because it’s ‘classic space’.

[Trent]

People are buying multiples because it’s ‘classic space’.

Which is dumb because every store I’ve been into has heaps. It’s not going to be a rare set.

[Omega Metro]

Which is dumb because every store I’ve been into has heaps. It’s not going to be a rare set.

It’s more an ‘army builder’ style of set than an investment. I’ve bought 4, mainly for the yellow and white spacemen for a future project.

[dirge]

So I'd been checking every few days my local KMart and Target for the new Lego Movie sets, and they finally came in!!! But both of them were sold out of the one set I wanted, which was Benny's Space Squad.....:mad::mad::mad:

All other sets had plenty of stock, so did both stores just not get a shipment of that one set? Or did someone, or a few someones go and buy them all up?? :(:(:(

I happened across ONE set at a local Target and grabbed it because pink Classic Space. I wasn't even aware of it. Have not seen any since.

[Thorns2010]

It’s more an ‘army builder’ style of set than an investment. I’ve bought 4, mainly for the yellow and white spacemen for a future project.

Ah, so I have you to blame! ;);)

Anyway, I'm sure they will restock, just a bit bummed that I wasn't able to get it yet!

[Sinnertwin]

New Speed Champions
Big W
$22 camaro ZL1, McLaren Senna, Ferrari F40
$59 dodge challenger 1970 & 2018 2 pack

And about 8 Benny's Squads.

[robwin1974]

Just saw this Myer Ebay has Voltron at 20% off - ends tonight unfortunately.

Its a 20% sale and usually Voltron is not part of any usual sale.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-LEGO-Ideas-Voltron-21311/233014317197?hash=item3640bc508d:g:7WkAAOSwEwNcYas Y:sc:AU_StandardDelivery!2065!AU!-1:rk:2:pf:1

[robwin1974]

Also UCS Millenium Falcon is 20% off and after 20% discount - so $832

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-LEGO-Star-Wars-Millennium-Falcon-75192/233147177499?hash=item3648a79a1b:g:Q4kAAOSwj8VcYas S:sc:AU_StandardDelivery!2065!AU!-1:rk:11:pf:0

[jazzcomp]

Great! :)

[BruiseLee]

There's a 25% off Big W online for Lego for 2 days from today (19/03).

Not sure if it applies in store as the items I bought, Lego Movie 2 sets, said online offer only.

[Omega Metro]

There's a 25% off Big W online for Lego for 2 days from today (19/03).

Not sure if it applies in store as the items I bought, Lego Movie 2 sets, said online offer only.

Just bought all this years Super Heroes sets as I was waiting for a proper sale like this. The crafty buggers have taken all the Star Wars sets off apart from the cheapest 8.:(

[Omega Metro]

The crafty buggers have taken all the Star Wars sets off apart from the cheapest 8.:(

The rest have just reappeared again.:rolleyes:

[jazzcomp]

25%f off is displayed online. But when added to cart, it doesn't show.

[BruiseLee]

Target have the new Avengers sets and a 20% off Lego sale at the moment.

[Thurmus]

Myer have 20% off most toys and Lego until Sunday

[i_amtrunks]

My local target had the 20th anniversary sets and the new battle packs (love the idea but too steeply priced for mine). No slave 1 (guessing might have one per store) and I grabbed the last snowspeeder at the 20% off.

So check your targets ASAP if you want the better (slightly cheaper than Kmarts normal prices) price.

Also had the new avengers sets.

[Autocon]

Morley coles has about 5 sets of bennys space team at $16 each. Is that right for that set?

[Kyle]

Morley coles has about 5 sets of bennys space team at $16 each. Is that right for that set?

Most places have them at $15 as full price. You can get them for $12 during sales (Target and Myer at the moment), if the particular store has stock of course.

[i_amtrunks]

Since it does not appear on the Target website, Slave 1 may not be available at Target at all! :confused:

Would explain why there was not even space on the shelves for one beside the other star wars sets.

[Sinnertwin]

My local target had the 20th anniversary sets and the new battle packs (love the idea but too steeply priced for mine). No slave 1 (guessing might have one per store) and I grabbed the last snowspeeder at the 20% off.

So check your targets ASAP if you want the better (slightly cheaper than Kmarts normal prices) price.

Also had the new avengers sets.


Also appearing at Big W's. CbF checking prices

[Omega Metro]

Since it does not appear on the Target website, Slave 1 may not be available at Target at all! :confused:

Would explain why there was not even space on the shelves for one beside the other star wars sets.

https://www.target.com.au/p/lego-reg-star-wars-trade-slave-l-trade-2-th-anniversary-edition-75243/62507790

It was only available early morning on Thursday online (bought mine 10pm Wednesday night Perth time). And it’s actually cheaper at Kmart.;)

[i_amtrunks]

Makes sense. Not logical sense but sense none the less.

No sightings of the rebels sets or the smaller 20th sets anywhere yet... I’d like to pop into the Bondi store but it’s not worth the two + hour drive or the full rep!

[Thurmus]

Myer Doncaster had the Slave-1 set on Wednesday.

[The_Black_Sheep]

Spotted the new Harry Potter sets in Westpoint Target today. Didn't even bother scanning their prices & I was too busy checking out all the new pieces in the new Friends sets (there's a new seaweed piece, new coral marine creatures, new green statues/toy soldiers in that Toy Story set... Heh!)

[i_amtrunks]

No Hidden Side sets in my local big w stores. I think they may be hiding them out the back until after the 20% off sale ends next week.

[The_Black_Sheep]

Spotted a couple of new Ideas sets in the wild today. Westpoint Blacktown Myer had a few Steamboat Willie sets for $129 while the nearby Toymate had a few of the Flintstones sets on the wall behind the counter.

On another note, Westpoint Blacktown has finally re-opened the vast majority of their carpark something like a year after half of it was blocked-off due to cracks in the 48 year old carpark (the council's website says that Westpoint first opened its doors in 1971). After 12 months of parking chaos, I feel bad for the business owners who despite losing a tonne of customers - greedy centre management still forced them to pay full-rent. No wonder there's so many "For Lease" signs...

[i_amtrunks]

So anyone have any idea if the Force Friday sets will be available here tomorrow? I got an email from EB/Zing but there is no way I am paying their price for anything Lego related. I am really hoping that Target has them on shelves tomorrow as they still have a general 20% off lego sale...

[Paulbot]

I saw a Y-wing from the new movie at a Lego Store today (if that’s useful info?)

[i_amtrunks]

I saw a Y-wing from the new movie at a Lego Store today (if that’s useful info?)

It?s a bit funny that the Lego store broke their own release date! I figured that stores will have stock but none of the main retailers seem to be doing any real promotions for tomorrow. Ah well, I?ll just have to toddle down to my local target and hope they have sets on shelves! If not and they don?t restock till after the 20% off sale, I?ll wait for the next sale from whoever has one!

[i_amtrunks]

Well my local target had nothing this morning from Star Wars it frozen 2 but the website has updated, so has the big w site. Now to see when stock arrives on shelves.

[ampoldj]

Haven't been to Kmart or Target, only Big W, and most of the stores here got the new Star Wars Lego Sets. For once i got tempted to get a Millenium Falcon from Han Solo movie at clearance for $150 sitting beside the Lego Movie 2 sets

[i_amtrunks]

Seems like Kylo Rens shuttle has disappeared from the target site. Wonder if this means they are not carrying them. I always struggle to find out what items are exclusives in Australia and to which shops till way too late!

Hoping to get a y wing and the shuttle before the target 20% off price ends but school holidays make it very hard as there are always a thousand and seven things going on!

[Bumblebee2000]

Target have some Lego discounted for Black Friday. I've picked up the Mandalorian AT-ST (https://www.target.com.au/p/lego-reg-star-wars-trade-at-st-trade-raider-75254/62861137) for $53, but there's a few other good discounts and then 20% off for everything else.

https://www.target.com.au/c/black-friday/toys/W1436463

[Sinnertwin]

Target have some Lego discounted for Black Friday. I've picked up the Mandalorian AT-ST (https://www.target.com.au/p/lego-reg-star-wars-trade-at-st-trade-raider-75254/62861137) for $53, but there's a few other good discounts and then 20% off for everything else.

https://www.target.com.au/c/black-friday/toys/W1436463

They kept me waiting for 30 seconds over and over again :p
Oh well, I'll try again later

[ampoldj]

Not for Black Friday but Big W has the Lego TRoS Millennium Falcon for $167.

[i_amtrunks]

They kept me waiting for 30 seconds over and over again :p
Oh well, I'll try again later

It?s almost like Australian retailers promise all these things, both online and in store and then cannot deliver due to not having the ability, stock, desire or intention...

It?s getting pathetically sad that whenever there is any kind of ?online event? Australian online stores just cannot deal with the upsurge in traffic.

[Trent]

Target online had Lego Voltron for $173. Needless to say I bought it.

[Thurmus]

Lego Star Destroyer is $879 at Westfield Doncaster Lego Store.

[BruiseLee]

The 89 Batmobile is available now on the Lego online store. Comes with a mini Batmobile and Christmas tree right now as freebies.

Also there are daily deals for the next few days. Today was the Disney train and station at 30% off. $350 for today and yes I'm now $750 poorer... :p

[Demonac]

Toyworld Watergardens has 20% off lego until the end of tomorrow. They have pretty much every set that is out at the moment, including most of the hard to find ones.

[BruiseLee]

Myer's ebay store has some sets discounted like the campervan, Ashton Martin, Flintstones etc. You can also double dip for an additional 20% off with code PSTORMY. Picked up the James Bond and Flinstones for under $200 :)

[i_amtrunks]

david jones online has the 2020 star wars sets.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Myer's ebay store has some sets discounted like the campervan, Ashton Martin, Flintstones etc. You can also double dip for an additional 20% off with code PSTORMY. Picked up the James Bond and Flinstones for under $200 :)

Yeah I picked up the Lego Voltron for under $200...an absolute steal.

[Sinnertwin]

Kmart has some of the new '20 SW sets.
Kylo microfighter, Poe's X Wing & Sith Trooper Pack

[Akky82]

Chermside Lego Store: had a good look at the new modular (as well as the first time seeing last years built. I still need a corner in my setup but not sold on it yet...). The new one didn't take my interest either, I even considered just getting the diner to go on the corner. They also had the tuner garage set up behind assembly square to finish the display, looks cool but not for me, and my kid isn't old enough for that. Was going to get the monster burger truck but the price put me off.

Also saw the new CNY temple fair, and with half my family being Chinese I'm going to pick this and the lion dance up (wish I'd gotten the CNYE dinner last year). MYER has 30% off lego (except creator expert ofc) but the temple fair is out of stock, did anyone actually see if it was ever in stock yet? Anyway sale ends on Sunday.

Also, target had the hidden side stuff on sale, not sure it's still on but David Jones price matched the shrimp boat to $23.

[BruiseLee]

The CNY sets were in store recently at Myer and DJs. With the sales though they've flown out the door. There would still be stock at the Lego stores but not discounted I believe.

[Sinnertwin]

75246 Death Star Cannon on clearance at Kmart for $18.
75225 Praetorian Guard $12

Jurassic World sets also on clearance along with Harry Potter, Spiderman & Avenger sets

[i_amtrunks]

Some good Kmart prices, but two of my locals Stores were absolutely gutted of everything not friends or duplo branded so unlikely to find anything in penrith or mt druitt...

Myer has a spend $88 get a year of the rat set deal going and have a bunch of sets around the $20 mark (which is about what Kmart and big w had them for all of last year)

[Sinnertwin]

Uncle Pete's has the new Speed Champion single cars: Nissan/Ferrari/Audi but at $30.
They also have the larger sets but I can't recall the prices apart from them being on the high side. I shall watch Kmart like a hawk

[ampoldj]

Interested at how much Kmart will be pricing them. I'd say it will be $24-25 for the smaller sets. I got tempted to buy the skyline overseas as it will cost me around $42 then i have to put in the luggage and just damage the box.

[Paulbot]

Got altered to a weekend 25% off Lego sale at David Jones that brought the price of the Star Wars 75252 Star Destroyer down under $900. I've been tempted by that for six months and at that price I was ready to buy but it sold out too quickly.

This is a long way of saying if anyone sees the Star Destroyer on sale I'm interested

(Also the new Batmobile and Jurassic Park T-Rex!)

[i_amtrunks]

(Also the new Batmobile and Jurassic Park T-Rex!)

Have these been sighted at Myer or David Jones??? I figured both would be lego store/branded store exclusives due to their size. I don't often shop in either and both my local Myer stores are deplorable with their toy departments.

Goodluck Paulbot

[Paulbot]

Have these been sighted at Myer or David Jones??? I figured both would be lego store/branded store exclusives due to their size. I don't often shop in either and both my local Myer stores are deplorable with their toy departments.

Goodluck Paulbot

I expect them to just be Lego Store items too but I don’t really know how it all works. I thought Voltron would be in the same situation but that’s appeared elsewhere, even on Kmart’s website(!).

The Star Destroyer is such a big set but it was on DJ’s website and I’ve seen that at Toyworlds so maybe the other two could as well.

[Sinnertwin]

I get the rise in prices now for the SC sets

Theyre 8 studs wide now as opposed to the 6 studs we've had.
I don't know how others will feel about it, but I'm not a fan of the new size. Means that compatibility size wise with the older sets will be off.

On the plus side, you can fit 2 minifigs in the new cars and they come with helmets & hairpieces. May start a new shelf for the larger sets

[Paulbot]

Got altered to a weekend 25% off Lego sale at David Jones that brought the price of the Star Wars 75252 Star Destroyer down under $900. I've been tempted by that for six months and at that price I was ready to buy but it sold out too quickly.

This is a long way of saying if anyone sees the Star Destroyer on sale I'm interested

(Also the new Batmobile and Jurassic Park T-Rex!)

So I was alerted today by chileno20 that the Lego Discovery Centre has 30% off the Star Destroyer this weekend and yadayadayada I’m no longer looking for it. :D

[i_amtrunks]

So I was alerted today by chileno20 that the Lego Discovery Centre has 30% off the Star Destroyer this weekend and yadayadayada I’m no longer looking for it. :D

That's an excellent price, glad you finally got it. Make sure to post some pics of it once you find a location for displaying it!

[ampoldj]

Just wondering if the modular Bookshop will be available at Target or Myer ?

[i_amtrunks]

The lego art sets look amazing but the price is ridiculous.

[valkyrie_76]

Spotted the new Wonder Woman 1984 set at Target and Kmart. Now Target has it at 20% off at $39.20 but Kmart has it for $39.

[Gehirn]

Anyone know where to get the Lego Mario Thwomp Drop set? The only stores I can find with it in stock are in another state to me.

[kovert]

The official LEGO AU is showing 71376 Thwomp Drop as 'Coming soon'.

If it's a physical store you want to buy from, you can try contacting the LEGO Certified Stores in NSW:

Broadway
Westfield Bondi Junction
Sydney Domestic Airport

[Gehirn]

They're only doing click and collect unfortunately, and I'm quite far away.

[kovert]

Is the set an exclusive? According to Brickset its availability is 'Retail - limited'. That could explain why it is out of stock with LEGO.com/en-au right now.

[Gehirn]

Yeah. I've only seen it listed with Lego,Mr Toys, and some Toyworlds.

[griffin]

What do lego fans think of the Mario sets that are out everywhere at the moment? Is it a hit, or a miss?

[Sinnertwin]

I was never a fan of Mario, so its an easy pass for me.
Hidden Side & Harry Potter are where its at for me currently

[Gehirn]

What do lego fans think of the Mario sets that are out everywhere at the moment? Is it a hit, or a miss?

If I was just a Lego fan I would be disappointed, however Super Mario 3 is one of my favourite games so sets relating to it are of interest to me.

It does seem to be selling well from the looks of store shelves around me.

[Trent]

What do lego fans think of the Mario sets that are out everywhere at the moment? Is it a hit, or a miss?

I was Keen when they were announced but now I’m kinda meh. When built they take up a fair bit of floor space and aren’t really easily storable without dismantling.

Like Sinnertwin my house is full of Hidden Side Lego one account of my son being mildly obsessed with it. It’s good fun. He got the fire truck/mech set for his birthday so I’ll build it tomorrow.

[i_amtrunks]

What do lego fans think of the Mario sets that are out everywhere at the moment? Is it a hit, or a miss?

I'm torn in a few different directions.
As a game development/creation tool it is fantastic and gives instant feedback and requires users to make or conform to their own set rules/laws. I am even considering convincing my school to purchase a dozen sets to work with our Lego Mindstorms and wedo kits to tie into Lego coding (for younger students).

As a parent I love it, my daughter loves it and has spent hours setting up levels and practicing them to get as.many coins as possible (also an excellent cold morning activity). She also loves using Mario in her dolls house and have him go to sleep and jump around her dolls house with bluey and family.

As a Mario fan, it's weird and cool but waaaay overpriced. The $5 blind bag sets are the best value and actual builds.

As a Lego fan it barely registers. There are so few bricks, the builds have limited useful parts and as an etoy /toys to life set it has limited life span and appeal.

Overall this is for hardcore Mario fans and younger Lego fans. My daughter and my neices and nephews love it but I doubt it'll hold their attention for long, it costs far too much for the expansion sets and like dimensions it'll be collecting dust far too soon.

[Omega Metro]

What do lego fans think of the Mario sets that are out everywhere at the moment? Is it a hit, or a miss?

I can’t find any pieces or builds that even appeal to me in these sets. Never was a Super Mario fan though.

[i_amtrunks]

Kmart has some new June 2021 sets up, but not able to collect in stores.

But they do have (limited stock) some very good sets on clearance prices online, such as the Art sets and the Ideas treehouse for $199. Their price for the larger UCS sets and rollercoaster is amazing. Grab if you can, while you can.

[Omega Metro]

Kmart has some new June 2021 sets up, but not able to collect in stores.

But they do have (limited stock) some very good sets on clearance prices online, such as the Art sets and the Ideas treehouse for $199. Their price for the larger UCS sets and rollercoaster is amazing. Grab if you can, while you can.

Amazon have some good prices atm too. Some cheaper than Kmart. Assembly Square and Rollercoaster good prices.

[Dkaris]

Just a reminder a number of new sets from various themes are due for release on January 1st. Including new sets for the new Batman movie, the super Mario theme, Ninjago etc.

[Golden Phoenix]

I'm keen for the new modular hotel

[Dimi194]

Just a reminder a number of new sets from various themes are due for release on January 1st. Including new sets for the new Batman movie, the super Mario theme, Ninjago etc.

It'll be interesting to see if they are on shelves tomorrow with all the shipping chaos that's going on.

[i_amtrunks]

From the Lego boards elsewhere it seems the shelves have a smattering of new 2022 sets but not much else.
I'll be cutting back on Lego this year. Between price gauging and lack of stock I think my daughter will be getting more friends sets than I get all other themes combined.

[Dkaris]

From the Lego boards elsewhere it seems the shelves have a smattering of new 2022 sets but not much else.
I'll be cutting back on Lego this year. Between price gauging and lack of stock I think my daughter will be getting more friends sets than I get all other themes combined.

What other boards are worth watching?

I saw the Creator Majestic Tiger set in Kmart Miranda today. $59 with seems good value for the size of the set.

[jazzcomp]

From the Lego boards elsewhere it seems the shelves have a smattering of new 2022 sets but not much else.
I'll be cutting back on Lego this year. Between price gauging and lack of stock I think my daughter will be getting more friends sets than I get all other themes combined.
If your daughter is after some old friend's sets, I want to let go of some retired/old sets (BNIB/MISB).

[Sinnertwin]

New Robert Pattinson Batman Legos at Kmart

[valkyrie_76]

New Hoth ATST and miniMando ship at Kmart.

Hoth Empire Trooper pack at Lego store and Myer.

[BruiseLee]

Not a sighting per se but anyone in Melbourne looking for a retail manager job at a Lego store :)

https://www.seek.com.au/job/55729203?savedSearchID=e468d01a-7b27-11ec-b299-8b8c207dc7de&tracking=JMC-SAU-eDM-JobMail4.05-3885