Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
How is the shipping for amazon.fr to the states? Does amazon prime factor into this?
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
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How is the shipping for amazon.fr to the states? Does amazon prime factor into this?
Once Walmart marks down an item, it will usually stay that price for months. They might get marked down again in the next markdown period but by then the boxes will probably be crushed or have tons of shelf wear.
oneknightr
Member
That is awful news!! I guess I need to find the snowspeeder before the price skyrockets.
I hate to add to the bad news, but here is more info on the 10% coupon not working on certain sets at the brick and mortar Lego store. Post from Bricklink forum: http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=755191
Hello and Good Afternoon folks,
I hope this message finds you all well. I understand there has been a bit of
chatter and discussion around the community in regards to a recent change in
qualifying items that may be purchased with a discount via LEGO Brand Retail
Stores. I have reached out to my colleagues within LEGO Brand Retail as well
as other business partners within the company to investigate this further. I
can confirm with you all today that a new restriction has, in fact, been placed
upon items that may be purchased with a discount through LEGO Brand Retail as
well as LEGO Shop-at-Home. This new rule applies to any and all discount opportunities
that are currently operating. These are the areas that affect the AFOL community:
· LBR LUG Showcase Program
· AFOL Appreciation Shopping Day
· New LBR Store Opening Volunteer Opportunities
· LBR Master Model Building Event Volunteer Opportunities
· LBR Large Scaled Store Event Volunteer Opportunities
As of July 1st, the following exclusive items are no longer available to be
purchased at a discount, with no exceptions:
10188 Death Star
10197 Fire Brigade
10211 Grand Emporium
10214 Tower Bridge
10218 Pet Shop
10221 Super Star Destroyer
10220 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van
10223 Kingdoms Joust
10224 Town Hall
10225 SW R2D2
10226 Sopwith Camel
10228 Haunted House
10229 Winter Village Cottage
10233 Horizon Express
10937 Batman: Arkham Asylum Breakout
10232 Palace Cinema
10240 Red Five X-Wing Starfighter
10237 The Tower of Orthanc
10234 Sydney Opera House
10236 Ewok Village
10235 Winter Village Market
31313 MINDSTORMS 2013
21050 Architecture Studio
I understand that this will likely be met with great disappointment and concern.
I assure you this decision was not made lightly and at an extremely high level
within our organization. I would appreciate your help in passing along this information
to your respective LUGs to ensure everyone is adequately prepared before participating
in one of the above mentioned discount opportunities. Please note this new restriction
ONLY applies to North America, more specifically the United States and Canada.
I have already passed along my feedback concerning this change as the community
representative for North America to the appropriate individuals. Thank you for
your continued time and support.
Regards,
LEGO
Kevin Hinkle
Senior Community Coordinator
CEE Community Support
DJ_Lae
Member
Costco.ca has the Unimog for $190, which is a good deal cheaper than Lego's own $250.
http://www.costco.ca/building-blocks-sets.html?refine=31627+12422
They also have some other stuff but nothing seemed to be a massive discount outside of the Unimog and the Mindstorms, which are $340 down from their ridiculous $400CDN MSRP.
http://www.costco.ca/building-blocks-sets.html?refine=31627+12422
They also have some other stuff but nothing seemed to be a massive discount outside of the Unimog and the Mindstorms, which are $340 down from their ridiculous $400CDN MSRP.
Prime doesn't seem to help, but my shipping was 14 euro on the order for 10-15 business days.
Just picked up 70003 Eris' Eagle Interceptor. My first set of Chima. Uh oh. What will come of this is only written in the stars.
oneknightr
Member
Sorry if that isn't correct. I thought it was related to the issues people have been having with using the 10% coupon in store for the new Ewok Village set.
It comes out to $17 each for me. Hard for me to pay that much for each when I've been buying them on clearance for $7. That's probably why Series 4 isn't coming.
Actually I may incorrect, upon further review.
The text on the 10% coupon states:
LEGO has been making a lot of restrictive policies of late, you might say anti-consumer, when it comes to ordering from S@H or buying from LEGO stores. I hope this doesn't bite them in the ass by annoying consumers who expect the traditional "easy-going" LEGO company. I hope their recent success is not going to their heads - it's not that long ago that they were skirting bankruptcy. Pissing-off the AFOLs is a bad idea.
oneknightr
Member
It came out to a little over $27 shipped for me. Way too much. I'll just have to convince myself I don't need the S4 Snowspeeder even though it's the only one out of all the series that I want and am willing to pay retail for. Sigh.
I just ordered 2 of each. Came out to about $15 each. It's either pay that now or pay whatever it'll go to on eBay in a couple months.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Still about $22 each in retail here, but they might be worth looking for when they get discounted.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Damn, that is shitty news indeed. Just when I was planning on buying the Haunted House with my coupon next month and getting double VIP points.
Wait... can we still use our VIP points on those sets?! Isn't that considered a discount?!
VIP is a direct dollar reduction on your total order, so I think we are still fine for that.
VIP reward redemptions aren't considered a discount, they're treated the same as cash or any other payment method. Similar to how Best Buy treats Reward Zone certificates if you're familiar with those.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Good to know, thank you both.
Hmm... I wonder if I can get the Santa Clara store to let use the coupon for the Jedi Defender?
Reluctant-Hero
Member
But isn't it "Hard to Find" as it's exclusive to TRU in the US?
In other news, I'm surprised that I'm 14 dollars/points away from 400 VIP points.
Also, I'm dangerously close to snapping up the Monster Fighters line.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I was going to wait until October, but I might try this weekend when I take my daughter to visit my parents.
fredrancour
Member
Haven't bought anything more substantial than minifigs in a while but Ifear Iam inching up on horrible decisions about lotr and hobbit sets.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
If this is in fact the case then I am very disappointed. I won't be able to afford some of the larger sets. What about damaged boxes? I got Death Star for 20% off because of a damaged box. Can they not discount that now?
No I don't think that's the point at all for us...
BentBricks
Member
- Portal 2 - YES
- Purdue Pete - YES, but only sold in US market. It's made of basic blocks. It would be great marketing to non-AFOLs soon to enter work force and have spending money.
- Space Troopers - NO, for same reasons wetwired mentioned.
- Exo Suit - NO, agree strongly the construction won't meet LEGO standards.
-Android Bug - YES
- Zelda -
-Land rover - NO, but may have chance if the minaturize it like they did with Minecraft.
- Mini shop series - NO, I think LEGO wants to stay away from these types of licensing.
- Batmobile - NO (hope I'm wrong though)
- League of Legends - NO. I'm worried LEGO doesn't want to go with minifigs as the main idea. It's a huge can of worms. Cuusoo would be flooded with custom minifigs.
- Female Minifigure Set - YES
- Poptropica - YES
- ATLAS model - NO
- FTL - YES
- Road to Oz - YES
- Ghostbusters - YES PLEASE!
All my guesses are based if they can get license.
I like guessing games.
LEGO website doesn't show them as "Soon to be retired". I dunno how LEGO will manage with so much overlap of the modulars right now. LEGO stores can't put all the product on the shelves there's so many now. I'll be very upset if LEGO pulls the plug on GE and Pet Shop without any warning. I still need those as well.
It better be around there or higher. If it's around $40, there's no way we get all 4 minifigs with a good chance of slimer.
I thought the point of Cuusoo was to bring ideas that typically wouldn't be LEGO products to shelves. Also, to introduce non-LEGO buyers to LEGO and lure them in that way.
You should be OK with those, but you never know when resellers or some AFOL with a deep LoTR love may snap them up.
Thanks for the heads up. Definitely see that happening. Once something is deemed "short supply", a resell price tag with $$$ drives demand for the set.
It's a cool looking set. Looks just like an eagle and aircraft. It's one of the better sets of Chima (I don't have many, but just based on pictures).
Depends how much you like the sets. Aftermarket prices will be much higher here in the states especially. Also, if you order more stuff, shipping cost per set goes down.
I hope it doesn't go too far. 10% discounts, VIP points, and nice staff are why I shop at LEGO store (oh, and the incentive giveaways). I can usually get stuff on sale or via Amazon for a bit cheaper. When you spend a few thousand a year each % off adds up.
I would think Lego would reverse course if people stop buying the larger sets as a result. If they don't gain enough from the 10% they are now getting in vs. the people who now will shop else where (or not at all) then they may switch back for coupons atleast.
Though the big thing will be whether all other sites line up with the policy. If Amazon or Target keeps letting it get discounted then their plan wont pan out for those who shop around first.
Though the big thing will be whether all other sites line up with the policy. If Amazon or Target keeps letting it get discounted then their plan wont pan out for those who shop around first.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
TRU has been like that for a long time actually. Anything they deem "Hard to Find" will not work for any BOGO or whatever promotions. Almost a year it feels.
But looking at the coupon I got very closely, it says it MAY not apply to hard to find items or exclusives. So, it might be store specific. That is mighty crappy if it doesn't work, because all I want right now are the exclusive sets.
EDIT: It is like one step forward, two steps back. They implemented free shipping, and it was good. But just as I start getting coupons, they restrict what it can be used on. LAME!
BentBricks
Member
You bring up a good point. Perhaps it's to push those larger sets to retailers (via dropship or something). Target has been advertising some modulars in their LEGO aisles.
BentBricks
Member
Lego says will focus more on fast-growing Asian markets
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/05/lego-results-idUSL6N0H11I020130905
Maybe we'll get Dragonball-Z or more Asian themed sets. Will suck if Asian themed sets are only available in that region.
EDIT: I hope this means China made LEGO will have the higher quality plastic LEGO usually uses. LEGO puts some chemical additive to their ABS granules. China wouldn't let LEGO ship those granules to China factories which I hope changes soon.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/05/lego-results-idUSL6N0H11I020130905
Maybe we'll get Dragonball-Z or more Asian themed sets. Will suck if Asian themed sets are only available in that region.
EDIT: I hope this means China made LEGO will have the higher quality plastic LEGO usually uses. LEGO puts some chemical additive to their ABS granules. China wouldn't let LEGO ship those granules to China factories which I hope changes soon.
bodine1231
Member
While on my route today i decided to hit a couple Wal-Marts in some out of the way places (bad part of town). Both of these Wal-Marts had by far the largest selection of discounted sets I've ever seen. Literally two full isles of Lego discounted from almost every line,mostly SW,LOTR and Super Heros,not much Monster Fighters unfortunately. Was really hoping for the train. Almost every set from the last year was discounted,they even had a 7327 for $60 but the box was beat up. Needless to say I went a little crazy with the credit card and I'm thinking about going back.
This is what I walked out with
Helms Deep - 89
Millenium Falcon - 99
Vamp Castle - 65
Quinjet - 40
Desert Skiff - 15
Captain America Bike - 9
And what I'm considering going back for...
x-wing - $40
Mines of Moria - 50
Goblin Battle - 69
Malevolence - 60
Fury class interceptor - 40
TONS of Lego Super heroes,almost every marvel set. Nothing looks too tempting aside from the Hulk set.
I wanted to grab a few Mines of Moria for trading/investing but there is so much I want to build right now that investing will have to wait till I'm caught up.
This is what I walked out with
Helms Deep - 89
Millenium Falcon - 99
Vamp Castle - 65
Quinjet - 40
Desert Skiff - 15
Captain America Bike - 9
And what I'm considering going back for...
x-wing - $40
Mines of Moria - 50
Goblin Battle - 69
Malevolence - 60
Fury class interceptor - 40
TONS of Lego Super heroes,almost every marvel set. Nothing looks too tempting aside from the Hulk set.
I wanted to grab a few Mines of Moria for trading/investing but there is so much I want to build right now that investing will have to wait till I'm caught up.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
While on my route today i decided to hit a couple Wal-Marts in some out of the way places (bad part of town). Both of these Wal-Marts had by far the largest selection of discounted sets I've ever seen. Literally two full isles of Lego discounted from almost every line,mostly SW,LOTR and Super Heros,not much Monster Fighters unfortunately. Was really hoping for the train. Almost every set from the last year was discounted,they even had a 7327 for $60 but the box was beat up. Needless to say I went a little crazy with the credit card and I'm thinking about going back.
This is what I walked out with
Helms Deep - 89
Millenium Falcon - 99
Vamp Castle - 65
Quinjet - 40
Desert Skiff - 15
Captain America Bike - 9
And what I'm considering going back for...
x-wing - $40
Mines of Moria - 50
Goblin Battle - 69
Malevolence - 60
Fury class interceptor - 40
TONS of Lego Super heroes,almost every marvel set. Nothing looks too tempting aside from the Hulk set.
I wanted to grab a few Mines of Moria for trading/investing but there is so much I want to build right now that investing will have to wait till I'm caught up.
Go back and get the Sith Fury. That price is criminal for such an awesome set.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Damn, those are amazing discounts!
bodine1231
Member
I'm already thinking about going back and picking the rest of that stuff up. If I do though it will completely kill my Lego budget for a few months and I really want to get Haunted House and a couple modulars.
antiquegamer
Member
The coupon is pretty useless then. The whole point of waiting for 10% coupon is to use them at LEGO store on items that you could not get anywhere else. I was planning to use 10% on either Ewok or UCS X-Wing.
fredrancour
Member
They need to steal whatever Nintendo license would be relevant to construction toys. Animal crossing sets, pokemon sets, zelda microscale dungeons, mario microscale levels.
Also some monster hunter beasts.
To complete the trifecta of not-so-great news of the day - LEGO will not be at NYCC.
The reason being floated around is that TLG had instead chosen to use their show budget to do the big Times Square X-wing reveal.
However, I have it on some authority that the real reason is that after seeing the chaos TLG has caused at SDCC two years in a row, and TLG's weak responses to the problem, NYCC organizers had chosen to ban LEGO from exhibiting there.
More to come, I am sure.
The reason being floated around is that TLG had instead chosen to use their show budget to do the big Times Square X-wing reveal.
However, I have it on some authority that the real reason is that after seeing the chaos TLG has caused at SDCC two years in a row, and TLG's weak responses to the problem, NYCC organizers had chosen to ban LEGO from exhibiting there.
More to come, I am sure.
Jedi Defender is fine, it's "just" the expensive 10,000 series exclusive sets plus Architecture Studio and the Mindstorms robot kit that are excluded from discounts for now.
Marty Chinn
Member
Ugh, yes. I was just about to buy the UCS X-Wing but now this kinda dampens my urge to purchase new sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Has anyone here actually tried to use the coupon on a big set? I am hoping the store I go to will let it pass.
What happened at previous NYCCs?
Reluctant-Hero
Member
If that's true, I hope LEGO will learn their lesson. It's absurd that true fans miss out on those minifigs only for scalpers to profit.