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25th January 2009, 12:13 AM
Fungal Infection

I guess that kills off any desire I had of branching out into Lego Batman sets..... :(
26th January 2009, 11:35 PM
STL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fungal Infection

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

Yeah, I was eyeing a few this year too. Probably still want to get the Penguin's lair but that's probably it.
29th January 2009, 01:41 AM
TheDirtyDigger

Well I reckon this is cool....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/STAR-WARS-LUK...4.c0.m14.l1262

Not exactly Lego but....
29th January 2009, 09:40 AM
jaydisc

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/leiagoldenbikini.png

(click to view)
30th January 2009, 12:02 AM
Stompy

Giant-fig. Am over Star Wars though.

Spotted the new Indiana Jones sets and all the new Technics, which are looking very yummy. I resisted the temptation to grab them all and will wait for a sale. But the urge... ARGH.
30th January 2009, 12:39 PM
TheDirtyDigger

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1...1047128ea5.jpg
30th January 2009, 07:59 PM
Golden Phoenix

nice
any of the other series?
30th January 2009, 08:00 PM
Zippo

Oh, I do like the Republic Cruiser and the Endor set..
30th January 2009, 09:51 PM
Lint

might have to buy that damned shuttle for that rodian minifig.
2nd February 2009, 08:15 PM
NEMESIS PRIME

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix

nice
any of the other series?

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

http://www.jedinews.co.uk/images/new.../indysets1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../indysets1.jpg
3rd February 2009, 05:36 PM
jaydisc

General Grevious marked down to AUD65 at http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10186
3rd February 2009, 05:48 PM
Stompy

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

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

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

Those new Indy sets are good for mini-fig fodder. I'm liking the mine carts.
3rd February 2009, 08:30 PM
Cliffjumper

those new star wars sets are awesome I cant wait for them too come out Im guessing next year probably LOL
3rd February 2009, 11:21 PM
STL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stompy

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

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

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

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

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

Also, note that K-Mart are already clearing out Mars Mission sets which is amazingly strange. I was gonna buy them for parts but figured i really probably shouldn't with time at a premium now.
3rd February 2009, 11:42 PM
Golden Phoenix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stompy

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

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

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by STL

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

And when there is a 10/20% off sale it drops. I swear it's a con K-mart is trying to do
4th February 2009, 12:05 AM
Stompy

I thought it'd have something to do with the financial crisis. They aren't too expensive but when you want to get 3+ at a time. It adds up. Time to wait for a sale.
4th February 2009, 12:22 AM
Golden Phoenix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stompy

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

It was originally because of the high oil price. But when it dropped, they kept the prices up to pad themselves out.
Although they have been having a rough couple of years since 2000, so they do really need some protecting.
4th February 2009, 07:54 AM
NEMESIS PRIME

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix

And if I remember right, still family owned.

I thought I remembered reading on another forum that its no longer family owned....Forgot where though. :confused:
4th February 2009, 09:14 AM
i_amtrunks

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

Then again the Speed Racer lego was reduced quickly too...
4th February 2009, 11:03 AM
Golden Phoenix

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEMESIS PRIME

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

The Wikipedia article about Lego says that the company is still privately owned and the article about the Lego Group says it is still family owned.
6th February 2009, 12:09 PM
Zippo

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

Question for the Australian Lego Shop ..
Are items shipped from Australia or the USA/UK/Demark/elsewhere?
6th February 2009, 12:29 PM
Kyle

I remember my last couple of orders were shipped from Europe, but can't remember if they were from Denmark directly.
6th February 2009, 12:30 PM
TheDirtyDigger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zippo

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

I had heard that Lucas was screwing Lego for a rather large amount for licensing.
6th February 2009, 12:36 PM
Fungal Infection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zippo

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

The last few items I have ordered have the Denmark address on the shipping box, but an Australian address for returns or undelivered items. My credit card invoice however has "Lego London" as the biller. :confused:
6th February 2009, 03:55 PM
Zippo

I ask regarding the Lego Shop, as the postage price kills any deals you may find. Up to $25, pay $25 in postage. And since all new items are RRP anyway, why not just walk down to the store..
6th February 2009, 10:03 PM
Golden Phoenix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zippo

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

From what I've heard, once you hit a certain amount for postage, it just stops going higher
9th February 2009, 02:06 PM
STL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix

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

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

I just realised we were wrong over the weekend. The quadbike is actually $58 at K-Mart. $2 cheaper than RRP so with the discount it'd actually be better so we were being unfair there. Still pricey for the set though it does look very nice and I may pick it up as my first technic set
9th February 2009, 11:53 PM
STL

K-Mart Sale this week on Thursday with 15% off. I should be looking at buying next Wed. My 1st paycheck comes thru. :D Good to have money again :D :D :D Good time to get that Quad bike and clearance stuff.
9th February 2009, 11:54 PM
Golden Phoenix

C'mon Pirate sets.
Papa needs a new ship
11th February 2009, 09:32 AM
piratescratch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix

C'mon Pirate sets.
Papa needs a new ship

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

I'm curbing my Lego purchases this year, no more impulse buys. Also I'm getting a bit pickier now with the sets.
12th February 2009, 11:21 PM
Fungal Infection

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

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

Love the new Agents copter and the rogues gallery for the space police line is top stuff! Power Miners is starting to grow on me too. And even though I dont collect city, the new bus station set is really tempting. Bring on the second half of 2009 for new Legos!!
13th February 2009, 01:26 AM
STL

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

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

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

Loving both the Creator sets too. Lots of fun there.
13th February 2009, 02:46 AM
Stompy

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

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

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

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

All looking good.
13th February 2009, 10:17 AM
i_amtrunks

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

And I love that the Joker's Ice Cream van has been turned into a family Campervan, bike and all.
Might have to nab another one or two to make a fleet of Joker Ice Cream vans...
13th February 2009, 10:37 AM
piratescratch

Besides the Ferrari sets nothing else really catches my eye. I'm actually a bit dissapointed with this years Agents sets (besides the chopper).
13th February 2009, 11:27 AM
Stompy

It appears they are reducing the amount of medium-large sets in favour of the more affordable smaller sets, judging from the sizes and recent releases for this year so far. I guess all those shelf-warming Mars Mission sets and the financial crisis is hitting them hard.
13th February 2009, 04:01 PM
Fungal Infection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stompy

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

In all fairness though, the cars the Ferrari team uses change every year and the sets reflect that. The truck is also not a full semi like the first version but rather a smaller supply truck. But then again, its Ferrari F1, there's not really much scope to produce anything else. :p
13th February 2009, 04:37 PM
Kyle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fungal Infection

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

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

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

:(

Noticed your post a little late. All the pics are no longer working. :o
13th February 2009, 06:14 PM
Fungal Infection

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle

:(

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

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

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...097_Castle.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...77/Ferrari.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/a1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/a2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/a3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/a4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/a5.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/c1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/c2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/c3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/c4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/p1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/p2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...boost77/p3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...oost77/sp1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...oost77/sp2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...oost77/sp3.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...oost77/sp4.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...oost77/sp5.jpg
13th February 2009, 08:22 PM
Kyle

Thanks Fungal you're a legend! :)

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

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

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

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