If your not afraid of them selling out of those sets you might as well wait one day and go in on the 2nd to get the free Star Wars stuff. Even if you don't collect i'm sure the mini fig would be worth something or trade.
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If your not afraid of them selling out of those sets you might as well wait one day and go in on the 2nd to get the free Star Wars stuff. Even if you don't collect i'm sure the mini fig would be worth something or trade.
I was going to do an online order for the SW stuff... would I get all of it with an online order, or is some of it in-store only?
I'm still deciding what to spend $75 on... i already own most of the SW stuff... Red One or Sandcrawler... but I dunno, wish some of the summer sets were coming out sooner.
Winnie the Pimp
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That's what i've been saying, they really needed to focus on Lightbricks or something...
Imagine Power Functions PLUS Lightbricks when the lights are turned off...
Either way though, this cemented my purchase, must get!
You should be able to get the freebies online, as well. That is how it's been in the past and how I plan on doing my ordering for it this time.
Why stop at power functions and light bricks. How about a sound brick, too, that plays carnival music as the ferris wheel spins and really get the whole experience going!
The Lamonster
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My local TRU says they have Simpsons S2 in stock so I'm heading there after work today.
The plan is to buy 12 packages. Don't have time to fondle out 16 different characters. When I get home, I'll figure out who I have and then only spend time feeling those that I need on another trip.
I'd be willing to trade any dupes with you guys if anyone's interested!
The plan is to buy 12 packages. Don't have time to fondle out 16 different characters. When I get home, I'll figure out who I have and then only spend time feeling those that I need on another trip.
I'd be willing to trade any dupes with you guys if anyone's interested!
HammerOfThor
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When does the "May the Fourth" event take place? All weekend or just May 4th?
Also, will there be special discounts like last year?
Also, will there be special discounts like last year?
PalaceBrother
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It starts on Saturday and continues through the 4th.
If you're planning on buying something in order to get the exclusive figure, I'd suggest doing it earlier rather than later. TLG has run out of a few recent popular promos and this is usually the biggest of the year.
My guess is that there will likely be some very light discounts on 2013 (if there are any left) and 2014 sets...probably in the neighborhood of 10-20%.
As someone else suggested, magnets & keychains are usually heavily discounted.
Europeans will get 10% off all the UCS sets and some of the retailer exclusive sets like Anakin's Custom Jedi Starfighter & Battle Droid Troop Carrier. I'm not sure what discounts Americans will get.
RelentlessRolento
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Official Commander Cody + Jango pics
Jango looks better than I was expecting.
In terms of pieces, looks like I'm getting Jango and Vader, primarily for the shins and shoulders.
Jango looks better than I was expecting.
In terms of pieces, looks like I'm getting Jango and Vader, primarily for the shins and shoulders.
Fingers crossed that we get the same discount on UCS. C'mon, X-Wing...
Chezzymann
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One thing I dont like about standard CCBS figures is how gapy the thigh/waist area is. Those ball joints just sticking out like that and connecting to the legs is really tacky looking. The darth vader one looks good since it covers up that area with armor though. Also when are they coming out?
BoogerFart
Banned
What time will the TIE Fighter be available for purchase online tomorrow?
May sets should be available around 9PM PDT tonight. I don't know if they'll hold back the Tie Fighter a day though.
RelentlessRolento
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I'd guess whenever summer sets show up? I'm probably wrong though.
BoogerFart
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Oh, possibly tonight? Thanks!
SiegfriedFM
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I doubt there will be anything now on the 1st that I really want. If I haven't tracked down a few Simpsons figures by the middle of May, I'll get a few along with the Ferris Wheel. No interest for the dinos. Sure, a t-rex stalking my modular streets would always look cool, but I'm assuming that prices will be crazy at first. Also, it's quite likely that it will eventually be clearanced in a year or so. Jurassic World feels like Lone Ranger or TMNT to me, an over-hyped license.
However, I think I'll look through the sets for interesting heads to buy through Bricks & Pieces. Tons of neat ones in those sets.
However, I think I'll look through the sets for interesting heads to buy through Bricks & Pieces. Tons of neat ones in those sets.
Chezzymann
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I saw the jurrasic world sets yesterday at walmart, I should have gotten them but I was out buying a surface pro charger which is like $60 bucks and didn't feel like having a $100+ dollar trip
PhoncipleBone
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Tonight? I do think they will hold the TIE a day.
Oh, lets take it to 11 and get a new Aroma Brick. It emits carnival smells like Cotton Candy, fried shit and manure!
I put in a big order for some Chinese bootlegs. They had some great characters like Crossbones, Galactus, red Phoenix, Whiplash, Dr. Strange, Silver Surfer, and a great Marvel Girl that was only available in a building set that I got in a lot with Black Bolt.
My favorite has got to be the over the top Iron Man cross-over super hero suits of armor. They are just completely out of no where and look like a lot of fun. I will have Iron Man Batman and Robin for crying out loud.
And of course, I ordered my clear hero set as well! I gotta have my invisible Iron man armor after all.
Must... Resist.
It's interesting to see the excitement for the ferris wheel, it doesn't do much for me, Neither did the mixer. Just interesting to see what different people are excited about.
I am most excited about aesthetics so the modulars are the ones that get me pumped, probably licensed minifigs after that. Playset or interactive sets don't do much for me. Though I'd like to see someone who has a carnival set up with the mixer, ferris wheel and carousel, all lit up with LEDs
SillyEskimo
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I got all those for $12, including S&H.
Where do you guys buy these? I found some on Aliexpress but there is so many options and sellers and I've never bought from them before.
I was putting together the first couple bags from the Gorilla Grodd set. I suddenly had an awesome idea and it turned out hilarious. I'm going to save it for the Flash thread next tuesday though. teehee.
Yea Aliexpress. Find the cheapest seller, pretty much all of them have free shipping just keep an eye out. They also have feedback you can check if you question them but I haven't had a problem with a seller yet. If you're getting multiple sets check that sellers inventory and see if you can order all the sets from the same seller to make it simple. Expect at least a couple weeks for delivery.
Yea Aliexpress. Find the cheapest seller, pretty much all of them have free shipping just keep an eye out. They also have feedback you can check if you question them but I haven't had a problem with a seller yet. If you're getting multiple sets check that sellers inventory and see if you can order all the sets from the same seller to make it simple. Expect at least a couple weeks for delivery.
PhoncipleBone
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All are ugly except Grievous. That one is awesome.
Astral/H3X
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Greivous looks like what the Bionicles should have.
EDIT: Soon(TM)
EDIT: Soon(TM)
20150501-DSC03385.jpg by h3xantistyle, on Flickr
Yes, I am missing about 40 pieces. >_<
20150501-DSC03390.jpg by h3xantistyle, on Flickr
Will eventually be twin L motor, as opposed to single M motor. Drives now as it is, can't wait to see it with two L's.
20150501-DSC03394.jpg by h3xantistyle, on Flickr
Glove box and doors.
20150501-DSC03396.jpg by h3xantistyle, on Flickr
Tail lights and corpse storage.
20150501-DSC03400.jpg by h3xantistyle, on Flickr
Sariel's beautiful transmission, with some modifications.
Winnie the Pimp
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Oh?
So 10% is essentially nothing but double VIP then hmmm.... Now i still don't know what set to get. Ewok Village or Red-Five. I am assuming Ewok Village will retire earlier as it is the older set right? Though nowadays that really doesn't mean shit anymore, just look at the Death Star or Pet Shop etc.
tiggerkiddo
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Man, I am afraid I will miss out on that minifig because I won't be able to order until Sunday afternoon.
WordAssassin
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I got to look at the Jurassic World sets built for our displays today. Gotta say I am very disappointed in the new dinosaurs. They changed the mould or something... the bodies are two pieces (top & bottom), but the seam on the T-Rex and two raptors I looked at was downright embarrassing. Massive gaps between the two pieces of plastic. The Rex I have from the old Dinos set looks almost like a solid piece instead of two because the seam is closed so tight and the printing is so sharp.
Maybe they're not all that bad.
Correct, the TIE is releasing on May 2nd, everything else (Flatiron, Jurassic World) is May 1st.
Maybe they're not all that bad.
Correct, the TIE is releasing on May 2nd, everything else (Flatiron, Jurassic World) is May 1st.
Red five is older
PalaceBrother
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Interesting note about the Death Star in this release:
http://brickfanatics.co.uk/lego-may-the-4th-be-with-you/
Spend 55/£50 on LEGO® Star Wars and get an Admiral Yularen Minifigure
Free LEGO® Star Wars Poster with any LEGO® Star Wars purchase. This is the first of 6 to collect!
10% Off selected LEGO® Star Wars sets! *Hurry supplies are limited! Purchase the new and exclusive LEGO® Star Wars TIE Fighter 75095
All May the 4th activity will be running from 2nd 9th May 2015. Save 10% on these great LEGO® Star Wars sets!
Plus many more available at Shop.LEGO.com. Please note the 10188 Death Star has limited supply at the discounted price. This item will not be available once on backorder.
Sets on sale:
10188 Death Star*
10236 Ewok Village
10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter
75052 Mos Eisley Cantina
75054 AT-AT
75055 Imperial Star Destroyer
75058 MTT
75059 Sandcrawler
75085 Hailfire Droid
75086 Battle Droid Troop Carrier
75087 Anakins Custom Jedi Starfighter
http://brickfanatics.co.uk/lego-may-the-4th-be-with-you/
Spend 55/£50 on LEGO® Star Wars and get an Admiral Yularen Minifigure
Free LEGO® Star Wars Poster with any LEGO® Star Wars purchase. This is the first of 6 to collect!
10% Off selected LEGO® Star Wars sets! *Hurry supplies are limited! Purchase the new and exclusive LEGO® Star Wars TIE Fighter 75095
All May the 4th activity will be running from 2nd 9th May 2015. Save 10% on these great LEGO® Star Wars sets!
Plus many more available at Shop.LEGO.com. Please note the 10188 Death Star has limited supply at the discounted price. This item will not be available once on backorder.
Sets on sale:
10188 Death Star*
10236 Ewok Village
10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter
75052 Mos Eisley Cantina
75054 AT-AT
75055 Imperial Star Destroyer
75058 MTT
75059 Sandcrawler
75085 Hailfire Droid
75086 Battle Droid Troop Carrier
75087 Anakins Custom Jedi Starfighter
PalaceBrother
Member
According to the Brick Fan Raptor Rampage is $49.99 USD
http://www.thebrickfan.com
Edit: didn't realize there are two raptor sets. Looks like 39.99 for Escape. Both are available now on the shop.lego.com site.
FUBAR McDangles
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In order to get the Star Wars minifig + poster tomorrow, do I have to buy $75 of Star Wars sets? Or could I buy some Avengers sets + a Star Wars set to get to $75 and still get the figure?
And if I put some of my VIP money toward it, ($15), does that count? So then I really only pay out of pocket ~$60?
And if I put some of my VIP money toward it, ($15), does that count? So then I really only pay out of pocket ~$60?
PalaceBrother
Member
No to the first question, yes to the second.
This is one of the few annual promos that requires you to spend on a particular theme. I've been declined a fig for buying a $74.99 set before, so they're pretty strict about the $75.
Your VIP credit acts like cash, so go nuts and redeem it. I think I've got $80-$100 in my VIP account and I'm putting it toward Red Five.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Simpsons Series 2 are out as well or is that for a later date?
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Really? Not by much though? Man i am so torn on which to get and i really don't want to spend the cash for both right now...
On the one hand i love the organic and colorful look of Ewok Village, but then that massive X-Wing could look really badass as well even though i already own the smaller version. BOTH are great display pieces i suppose (even though EV is more of a playset)
Supa Necta
Banned
They're out today. I got all 16 at target this morning.
Did they have Jurassic sets out yet?
PalaceBrother
Member
It looks like this is showing up in US TRU stores. Any enterprising US gaffer willing to pick up a couple? No idea if it's going to show up here in Canada.
PM me if you're game.
Supa Necta
Banned
There were stacks of unopened cases so I'm sure they will be out today.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Still no word on USA sales, if anything. I just want to know if we get discounts will it be online or in stores only like the B-Wing was.
And interesting note about the Death Star. Has the thermal exhaust port finally been found?
PalaceBrother
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I truly think the B-Wing was a complete aberration. They drastically overestimated the potential for that set based on when it was released. Every other May 4th event since then has been really underwhelming.
I'd wager if it came out today the B-Wing would be a huge seller due to the increase in popularity of LEGO & the Star Wars hype train pulling out of Toshi Station.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I am never expecting a sale of that magnitude. I was meaning if there are discounts this year will they be online or in store only, because the B Wing was in store only.
PalaceBrother
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Ahhh....gotcha. I can't believe it's Friday and we still don't know.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I just need to know if I should go online tonight or wake up early tomorrow to drive to the store is all.
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