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UK LEGO GAF - The Avengers 'Hulk's Helicarrier Breakout' set is just £24 in Tesco. That's half price. Marked at £49.99 on the shelf, but scans at the reduced price. My local (one of the larger Extras) had a cardboard stand with the last one, not on the actual LEGO shelves.
 
UK LEGO GAF - The Avengers 'Hulk's Helicarrier Breakout' set is just £24 in Tesco. That's half price. Marked at £49.99 on the shelf, but scans at the reduced price. My local (one of the larger Extras) had a cardboard stand with the last one, not on the actual LEGO shelves.

Do you know if this is national or just your store?
 
A LEGO store just recently opened at my local mall and I discovered this thread on GAF, this is a great day to be alive.
 
So my son is taking a Lego Mindstorms class in school, and we've been thinking about helping him with saving up his money plus his birthday money to get a set here for home. Anyone know which set to get and the best place to buy it from?
 
So my son is taking a Lego Mindstorms class in school, and we've been thinking about helping him with saving up his money plus his birthday money to get a set here for home. Anyone know which set to get and the best place to buy it from?

Are you looking to buy the actual Mindstorms sets or just looking to buy Technic sets? Mindstorms stuff is rarely discounted since it's for education. Amazon or the actual Lego retail stores would be the best bet for Technic since most retail stores don't really carry them.
 
Went to my local TRU today to browse around. They had all of the new Monster Hunter, Creator & LotR sets. Damn, the TRU tax on the LotR sets is absurd.

I was very tempted to pick up some set, anything. But I'll be at the Santa Clara Lego store this Friday. I can wait until then... I think.
 
I don't understand the appeal of the Minecraft LEGO.

Random question, has anyone attempted to put a Futurama themed LEGO up on Cuusoo?? If not, I think I've found the meaning of my life.
 
Didn't realize all the LOTR sets with 'castle' pieces will actually all link together. That's pretty cool.


Also, Lego Store guy told me today that the next VIP exclusive is a 'top 5' set of minifigures from the older series. I'll probably pick that up.
 
My four year old and I just finished the 4208 Fire Truck that he got from his Uncle as a birthday present - what a cool little set. The truck is robust as hell and the tree is really quite nifty (a lot different to the old triangle shaped ones!) and it seems like a lot of parts for the price. Kieran is now keen on spending his birthday money on the Fire ATV (4427) to go with it.
 
So my son is taking a Lego Mindstorms class in school, and we've been thinking about helping him with saving up his money plus his birthday money to get a set here for home. Anyone know which set to get and the best place to buy it from?

If he likes Mindstorms, NXT is an awesome set. If he likes seeing things "work", technic is the clear choice. Otherwise, any System set that he likes is legit.

As for where, Lego store offers VIP club that earns points for discounts. Otherwise, anywhere but TRU is fine.
 
If he likes Mindstorms, NXT is an awesome set. If he likes seeing things "work", technic is the clear choice. Otherwise, any System set that he likes is legit.

As for where, Lego store offers VIP club that earns points for discounts. Otherwise, anywhere but TRU is fine.

Does anyone know of good deals on Mindstorms NXT?
 
I built the Batcave earlier today. As far as the playsets go, it's pretty damn cool.

I also checked a couple Kmarts and didn't find any decent sets on clearance. At this point, I'm probably just going to wait until the next wave of Star Wars sets and that Spider-Man set start showing up in stores before I buy any more.
 
How does LEGO GAF feel about the Hero Factory line?

I grabbed these two on a whim. I'm weak for cool looking robots >_>

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And here are the finished versions.

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Overall, pretty awesome. I'll probably pick up a few more when I see them on sale. I realize these are not the typical LEGO sets but personally I like them better.
 
well i'm buying that minecraft set off amazon :P i'll post pics if nobody else does before me

HURRY if you want a new batcave for only $44 off amazon warehouse (had a dented box, big deal) cheapest i have ever seen it! They probably only have 1 or 2.

Rocket Punch, I do think those are cool. I'll probably pick one up sometime and see what I think.
 
well i'm buying that minecraft set off amazon :P i'll post pics if nobody else does before me

HURRY if you want a new batcave for only $44 off amazon warehouse (had a dented box, big deal) cheapest i have ever seen it! They probably only have 1 or 2.

somebody buy it, i just bought the quintjet last week, my wife is going to kill me lol
 
How does LEGO GAF feel about the Hero Factory line?

I grabbed these two on a whim. I'm weak for cool looking robots >_>

Overall, pretty awesome. I'll probably pick up a few more when I see them on sale. I realize these are not the typical LEGO sets but personally I like them better.

I think it just depends in you theme interest and build style preference. They look awesome, but not my cup of tea.
 
well i'm buying that minecraft set off amazon :P i'll post pics if nobody else does before me

HURRY if you want a new batcave for only $44 off amazon warehouse (had a dented box, big deal) cheapest i have ever seen it! They probably only have 1 or 2.

Rocket Punch, I do think those are cool. I'll probably pick one up sometime and see what I think.

Why must you tempt me?! Whyyyy....
 
well i'm buying that minecraft set off amazon :P i'll post pics if nobody else does before me

HURRY if you want a new batcave for only $44 off amazon warehouse (had a dented box, big deal) cheapest i have ever seen it! They probably only have 1 or 2.

Rocket Punch, I do think those are cool. I'll probably pick one up sometime and see what I think.

Very tempting. But it's a playset, I'd have no where to place it and playsets just aren't my style.

Except for the upcoming Spider-man set, I'll make an exception for that one!
 
So I've bought my first modular set - the Grand Emporium. Should arrive in a couple of weeks.

Now, I've read on LegoGAF that it's wise to pick up the Fire Brigade soon since it could go out of print. But my preference is to get the Town Hall next. I'm budgeting to pick up one modular set a month.

Is the Fire Brigade going OOP imminent or is it safe to presume I've got a few months?
 
So I've bought my first modular set - the Grand Emporium. Should arrive in a couple of weeks.

Now, I've read on LegoGAF that it's wise to pick up the Fire Brigade soon since it could go out of print. But my preference is to get the Town Hall next. I'm budgeting to pick up one modular set a month.

Is the Fire Brigade going OOP imminent or is it safe to presume I've got a few months?



I would not assume the Fire Brigade is safe - it is in a weird place right now, where I would not be surprised if it it suddenly went OOP any day now.

Town Hall just came out this year, so if you are planning on getting them all, I would get it last.
 
LEGO Minecraft is "shipping soon"; that was fast.

I too thought this was a Jinx exclusive. Pleasantly surprised.

I'm jealous of all you guys with k-mart, wal-mart, target, even toys r us nearby. I live in the city, it's a real bitch for finding clearance sales and good deals. My only choice for not being ripped off is online :)
 
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