Lego Acquisitions

[i_amtrunks]

Picked up the small raven and Croc sets from the Chima range. Both were cheaper than the ripcord roller base sets that I think are meant to be the meat of the series.

The raven set is great value for money, the minifig does look like badbird, but I loved the playability of it, after the fun build. The croc cart sure is a strange thing to behold, but surprisingly menacing and interactive.

If the other sets are as good as these, I'll be getting a few more, the Croc boat is something I really like the look of, but the price is a bit much for now, hopefully it'll end up reduced like the larger ninjago sets... One can hope.

[i_amtrunks]

LotR Orc Forge arrived today. Not sure what shop it is an exclusive of here (TFR maybe?) but I got it off ebay for about $60 shipped, and I am not sure that it as worth it.

The light brick and minifigures are, as always very nice and cool, and the gimmick is fun, but there is not $60 worth of build in this set, it took me less than 45 minutes yo build as I took my time and laminated stuff or work as well. Its a little weak on the sides due to the small shaped base plates only being held on with a brick or two, so it feels rather flimsy, something I have not experienced with Lego for a long time.

The White hand of Saruman shields and helmets are awesome, they should have been included in the Helms Deep set as well.

If you see it for around $45, grab it, otherwise only if you need orcs!

[Stompy]

trunks: The Chima sets were a nice surprise. I haven't bought much Lego sets in the past few years but upon getting the same two sets as you I was impressed. I picked up the other vehicles (Eagle Flyer, Wolf Truck and the Lion tank). They were all great except for that lion tank. Way too skeletal and I regret it. I should have opted for the smaller lion vehicle. The others are ace though.

I also picked up that little red mech from Ninjago, really nice set and the Final Battle tread tricycle which was pretty nifty.

Also got series 9 minifigs. Zero doubles this time due to each minifig having some unique and easy to feel parts each.

[The_Damned]

trunks: The Chima sets were a nice surprise. I haven't bought much Lego sets in the past few years but upon getting the same two sets as you I was impressed. I picked up the other vehicles (Eagle Flyer, Wolf Truck and the Lion tank). They were all great except for that lion tank. Way too skeletal and I regret it. I should have opted for the smaller lion vehicle. The others are ace though.

I also picked up that little red mech from Ninjago, really nice set and the Final Battle tread tricycle which was pretty nifty.

Also got series 9 minifigs. Zero doubles this time due to each minifig having some unique and easy to feel parts each.

How long did yoh stand there and feel the bags up for.

[Stompy]

Took me about 15-20 minutes and that's helping another person who was getting two sets.

Myer City (Melb) actually caters for all us Minifig pack manhandlers. They are friendly and actually help out at times by bringing out fresh boxes from the stock room and even have marked packs in a drawer if you are after any in particular.

[Autocon]

Took me about 15-20 minutes and that's helping another person who was getting two sets.

Myer City (Melb) actually caters for all us Minifig pack manhandlers. They are friendly and actually help out at times by bringing out fresh boxes from the stock room and even have marked packs in a drawer if you are after any in particular.

This is Myer?



Customer service isnt dead.....

[The_Damned]

just got the A-wing starfighter from kmart for $35

[Golden Phoenix]

just got the A-wing starfighter from kmart for $35

Nice. Did they have any of the other new Star Wars sets?

[Sutton]

just got the A-wing starfighter from kmart for $35

Sweet, been hanging out for that. Might want a Z-95 too.

Now we just need a new system-scale B-wing to finish off the new versions of the Star Wars 'alphabet'.

[i_amtrunks]

Also got series 9 minifigs. Zero doubles this time due to each minifig having some unique and easy to feel parts each.

I nabbed Ceasar, Mermaid and Space Orc. Knew which 3 I was getting, as you said, the parts make it easier to feel this time around (still no bump codes for S9 out yet).

Can't help but feel a little ripped off by the $5 price for each figure, compared to what you get for $5 in the friends line, saw some of the built toys at a cousins place, the pet series 1 (turtle, cat, squirrel) are awesome for the price.