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[Calm Killer]

Is your LEGO store not close? Because if it's close, then I would be surprised that they never had any series 9 for you to dig through.

Tell us your LEGO store logistics...

I am in WV and the nearest LEGO store is in Washington DC. 2 hours a 30 minutes if traffic is decent. So my purchases are made on special trips or online. Walmart and Target when we go shopping. Nearest walmart is 30 minutes away and they have never had a minifig. Actually I have never seen a minifig in a Walmart ever. Target is the only place I have seen a minifig other than a LEGO store, and that Target is 2 hours from here. I will be in DC for my anniversary in two weeks so I am hoping I can trade the 4 unopened I have for 4 others, but I have never taken anything back before.

 

[Calm Killer]

Check out K-Marts if you're looking for old series minifigs.

Nearest one is an 1 hour and 15 minutes and last time I was there no minifigs.

 

[R-User!]

I am in WV and the nearest LEGO store is in Washington DC. 2 hours a 30 minutes if traffic is decent. So my purchases are made on special trips or online. Walmart and Target when we go shopping. Nearest walmart is 30 minutes away and they have never had a minifig. Actually I have never seen a minifig in a Walmart ever. Target is the only place I have seen a minifig other than a LEGO store, and that Target is 2 hours from here. I will be in DC for my anniversary in two weeks so I am hoping I can trade the 4 unopened I have for 4 others, but I have never taken anything back before.

Well you won't trade persay.
Just return the Minifigs you have as soon as you walk in. If they ask you why tell them that they were a gift, but you have those characters already. Then when you're feeling the bags tell them you have a nephew that is trying to complete the collection.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Nearest one is an 1 hour and 15 minutes and last time I was there no minifigs.

What figures are you trying to get a hold of? Do you have some old series ones to trade?
I can see about trying to find stuff for you if you would like.

 

[Tpthrlldragster]

Finally got my b-wing shipment confirmation. Lego was kinda slow sending out the email. Apparently it shipped on the 7th and should be here tomorrow.

 

[Calm Killer]

What figures are you trying to get a hold of? Do you have some old series ones to trade?
I can see about trying to find stuff for you if you would like.

I have a couple series 10 duplicates. Other than that nothing. Started collecting on series 8 got 10 out of 16 of those. I've seen 0 series 9. So I'll probably just bricklink a whole set. The 10 duplicates I posted a few posts back. I'll see what I can find in two weeks in DC.

That reminds me bone. Do you need anything from the pick a brick wall?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I have a couple series 10 duplicates. Other than that nothing. Started collecting on series 8 got 10 out of 16 of those. I've seen 0 series 9. So I'll probably just bricklink a whole set. The 10 duplicates I posted a few posts back. I'll see what I can find in two weeks in DC.

That reminds me bone. Do you need anything from the pick a brick wall?

Series 9 was everywhere here until today. As was series 8. It is like they both disappeared overnight.

As for pab, I skipped it last trip. About all I could use are gray tiles. Flyingpig got me tons of yellow, red, and gold tiles the other month. Now grey is what I am hunting.

 

[R-User!]

I have a couple series 10 duplicates. Other than that nothing. Started collecting on series 8 got 10 out of 16 of those. I've seen 0 series 9. So I'll probably just bricklink a whole set. The 10 duplicates I posted a few posts back. I'll see what I can find in two weeks in DC.

That reminds me bone. Do you need anything from the pick a brick wall?

Can you find the name of your D.C. LEGO store from this list?:

http://www.brickbuildr.com/view/pab/

Your store may not be on the list, but if it is it may give an indication of what's on their wall currently ..

 

[Naka]

Just got confirmation of my B-Wing shipping. That was much faster than I expected considering when I placed the order it said "Back Ordered, Ships in 30 days".

 

[PeteZaTheHutt]

Millions of Canadians suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced...

 

[Harry Potter]

Millions of Canadians suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced...

That's no moon. It's a wallet demolisher.

 

[The Omega Man]

Millions of Canadians suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced...

Canada should warn potential inmigrants about the dangers to your wallet if you buy LEGO here

 

[PalaceBrother]

Canada should warn potential inmigrants about the dangers to your wallet if you buy LEGO here

I feel bad complaining about it in light of our NZ/AUS brethren...but you are right.

 

[The Omega Man]

I feel bad complaining about it in light of our NZ/AUS brethren...but you are right.

I understand other countries have it bad, but what makes it particulary worst for us here is having a neightbouring country with better prices, it's like you are watching all the cool deals and prices from outside the shop and you want to partake but the doorman just wont let you in.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Check out K-Marts if you're looking for old series minifigs.

K-mart? What's that??

 

[ghostmind]

Speaking of Canada - now that Target has opened there, I wonder if they will get the Target exclusive LEGO sets and polybags?

 

[fredrancour]

K-mart? What's that??

Think wal-mart except less successful and even more depressing. Somehow it's a nationwide chain in the US.

 

[Frostburn]

My B-Wing shipment came in today from Lego and they tossed in a free Legends of Chima SpeedOrz Starter Set 1, pretty cool considering it was free and unexpected. Going to give it to my girlfriends little, brothers I'm sure they'll love it. In other news I have now build the regular X-Wing, Tie Fighter and A-Wing. Thinking I should buy the Y-Wing now and maybe the Fury-Class Interceptor So many great sets, hard to not buy them all

 

[R-User!]

Hey Calm!

So the Woodbridge, VA stores' PAB Wall was last updated 2 weeks ago. Here is the link that shows what may still be sitting in that wall right now:
http://www.brickbuildr.com/view/pab/side/off/30/

I was going to post McLean VA's Wall, but it isn't even close to being an effective tool to help you gauge what you want. Here have a look anyway:
http://www.brickbuildr.com/view/pab/side/off/29/

So, if you are going to the Woodbridge store, do you think that you could get me two large cups for a Quinjet trade?

Presuming that you could ship me two cups, we could do it where I ship you a Quinjet with shipping included, and you ship me two large PAB cups:

Quinjet cost me $35 plus tax plus shipping ~$50 bucks in total costs to get it to you...
Two PAB Cups cost $32 plus tax plus shipping ~$45-50 to get it to me...

Whaddaya think? Huh!?

If so, here's my preliminary list...

White L-shaped 1x2 "Panel" (3/4 handfull)
White 1x1plate with modified clip light (little circular tube jutting out from one side of the plate) (large pinch)
And Black of the same piece as above (large pinch)
Trans-Clear 1x1 Plate/Stud Round (large pinch)
Dark Bluish grey 1x4 tile with Knob dials and Train Throttle Pattern (small pinch)
Red 3x3 Flowers (Sprue of 4) (medium pinch)
Green 1x1x2 plant stem (20 pieces)
Red 2x3x2 container cupboard (10-20)
Tan 1x2 slope (45degrees) (handfull)
Trans-Clear 1x2 plate (handfull)
White 1x2 brick (handfull)

Let me know what you think.

 

[ghostmind]

 

[PeteZaTheHutt]

Millions of Canadians suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced...

That's no moon. It's a wallet demolisher.

Disregard my previous post. Turns out that it was just a little headache.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Man, getting those flagpoles lined up will be an OCD nightmare. Pretty cool lil set at least.

With so many NYC buildings, why is there no Chrysler Building yet? Of course, to do that justice it needs to be a HUGE set.

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

I just found out today that there is a LEGO store in town now. So no more having to go to Austin.

 

[FoxMcCloudDS]

Anyone Interested in Fire Brigade? I would be willing to sell my unopened set to someone on here interested before ebay/amazon. I am looking to get $139.99 for it shipped (you save tax as opposed to getting it in the lego store), or if you prefer I can send only the bags and instructions (no box) for a $15 discount. - edit for purists - the box is bent a bit in corners/around the edges. If concerned PM for photos!

Obviously I hate to do it, but I really need money at the moment, and have done a ton of BST on here, ebay, and amazon. I really feel sad I have to part with a few of my sets, but I have no options - I have some must need financial obligations that are spur of the moment.

Also, I have over 4,000 pieces worth of sets without figures (25 superhero sets) on ebay (I sold the figs already, thought about keeping the parts for moc - just have to get rid of some). If you bid/win that auction I will be happy to give gaf $20 off shipping.

Thanks much guys - PM for any details or questions.

Fox

 

[BentBricks]

I've never seen white levers. Just checked bricklink and they are pretty rare. Hope this brings the bricklink price down or I may have to buy that set on sale for parts.

 

[xxracerxx]

Man, getting those flagpoles lined up will be an OCD nightmare. Pretty cool lil set at least.

Use two rulers to line them all up at once.

 

[mrkgoo]

Uh oh!

A local toy chain here is holding a coupon weekend. 50% off any item less than NZ$30, 30% off another, and 25 and 20 % off two more.

I smell Lego time...

What should I get?

 

[ghostmind]

All my UCS sets together. It is a little cramped on that table, and it does not really sell the size of the sets well. They are dispersed back to their display spaces. The Best Star is not pictured.

Good lord the Shuttle is massive.

 

[mrkgoo]

Good lord the Shuttle is massive.

Holy crap, it IS huge!

 

[golem]

Oh snap.

 

[rallaren]

I hope there will be an EU one.

 

[Cereal KiIIer]

HOLY SHIT WANT!!!!


edit: same number as Tower of Pisa. Anyone has a source for this?

 

[ghostmind]

A-wing Adventures P1

A-wing Adventures P2

Building Dogs

Building Birds

 

[antiquegamer]

If you have Fred Myers near you, they are clearing out Marvel LEGO the Heli-carrier escape.

So I am assuming all the Avengers stuff are going out of production? (Wal-Mart clearing out all Quinjet).

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Good lord the Shuttle is massive.

Holy crap, it IS huge!

It is always hard to sell the scale of it unless it is next to other massive sets. The fact that it dwarfs so many other sets on that table should do it. Love that set so much.

 

[Deefuzz]

Just finished building this one for display in our store. It was a good build! I was taken by surprise with how all the string bits all work together with the little control stick inside. I might need to buy one of these for myself now! It's a really nice display piece and I'm not even a big plane guy.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I have an extra BN Member coupon for 20% off if anyone wants it. Expires this weekend. Many stores have most of the Lone Ranger sets as well. But sadly not the train.

 

[Weenerz]

I have an extra BN Member coupon for 20% off if anyone wants it. Expires this weekend. Many stores have most of the Lone Ranger sets as well. But sadly not the train.

Dibs!

 

[DJ_Lae]

Good lord the Shuttle is massive.

It is big.

I only have the baby one, myself:

 

[PhoncipleBone]

It is big.

I only have the baby one, myself:

The cockpit area on that is both hideous and awesome looking at the same time. I think it would look better on a custom ship.

It is interesting to see how far sets have come since the early SW days. Or even the jumps from regular sets to UCS versions.

 

[PalaceBrother]

It is big.

I only have the baby one, myself:

Those guards are terrific.

 

[The Omega Man]

It is big.

I only have the baby one, myself:

AHAHAHAHA
*point fingers at him!
you have the poor's man version of it!!!!!

Spoiler

I want that one

 

[DJ_Lae]

My little shuttle is also gutted of minifigs - it was a $3 thrift store find.

All the ship parts were there, though. But man do I wish I had the red guards.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

AHAHAHAHA
*point fingers at him!
you have the poor's man version of it!!!!!

Spoiler

I want that one

That is the older brother of them all. These are the tiny lil cousins:

My little shuttle is also gutted of minifigs - it was a $3 thrift store find.

All the ship parts were there, though. But man do I wish I had the red guards.

Best Star comes with a few of them. Side benefit of that set!

But they do need some new sets with the Imperial Guards. Such awesome looking characters and figures.

 

[Harry Potter]

So...will we be getting an exclusive LOTR minifig in July?

Edit: ^ omg that first Brick Master shuttle is terribad.

 

[Ponn]

It is big.

I only have the baby one, myself:

Its not the size but how you use it.

Spoiler

thats a lie. its the size

 

[PhoncipleBone]

So...will we be getting an exclusive LOTR minifig in July?

Edit: ^ omg that first shuttle is terribad.

Exclusive Denethor figure! Complete with fire pieces to attach to his body.

 

[Harry Potter]

Exclusive Denethor figure! Complete with fire pieces to attach to his body.

Yes! and grapes.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Yes! and grapes.

That will be a new small set. Denethor at a table with all the food, and it comes with a Pippin figure of him in his Gondor uniform so he can sing.

That actually is a good idea. I was thinking of it like a joke, but the more I think about it it would actually work pretty well and be a small lil $12 set or so.

 

[DJ_Lae]

Best Star comes with a few of them. Side benefit of that set!

But they do need some new sets with the Imperial Guards. Such awesome looking characters and figures.

Death Star is my planned family christmas present this year (last year was Diagon Alley and a few other things). However, I'm hoping there's a 20 or 25% off Star Wars Lego sale at Toys R Us because that $500CDN retail price stings and even VIP points don't amount to a whole much.