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Community => Other Toy Lines => LEGO => Topic started by: John C on November 7, 2005, 10:44 AM
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I didn't see a thread about Legos so I apologize if I missed it. I just had to comment on the new Viking sets I saw in a commercial over the weekend. They look pretty good and I am happy that Lego has finally used this theme. I think they fit in well with the Knights Kingdom sets. I will pick up each set eventually. They are a Toys R Us exclusive at the moment. Here is a link
http://www.lego.com/eng/vikings/productPage.aspx?family=&productNumber=7015
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I used to buy Legos when I was younger, but due to the price and the other toy lines out there, I have not bought any non-Star Wars ones in a while. I still love to bust out my old ones from time to time and make something though ;D
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I used to go crazy building fortresses, space shuttles, and starfighters.
I loved legos.
Kevin
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They're not called bloody legos! They're Lego bricks or just Lego. Not legos!
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I'm going to bump this up to ask if anyone has been buying the Viking sets? I hadn't heard anything about them till I stumbled across a huge display in a TRU in Dickson City, PA back in November.
They just showed up in the newest Shop@Home catalog and I was looking them over and they seem to be nice sets. Anyone build any?
Also I saw some new $4 sets at Target last night, the Lego X-Pod. They're pretty cool little sets and affordable.
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I have the three cheapest sets. They are really well done. Lego makes some good sets when they want to. The Longboat and the fortress will also be mine eventually.
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I haven't bought much from Lego recently, but the Metal Ages Dragons by Mega Bloks look pretty neat. I think there are large sized dragons, about 12" tall or so, called Stendahl and Thoron. They're pretty "realistic" looking for youngsters' building block sets.
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*Gets up on soapbox* I'm a LegoManiac. Star Wars figs are my main hobby, but non-SW Lego is second.
I'm going to bump this up to ask if anyone has been buying the Viking sets?
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I have the $10 boat set and the $5 Viking Knight vs. Fenris Wolf set. Pretty cool line. I'm also pretty big into Knight's Kingdom 2 and the older castle sets.
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Now I can't wait until the new Batman LEGO sets come out. I just saw the line showcased in the newest Toyfare magazine. The Batmobile and the villains look awesome. I don't like the look of the Batman mask though at least from the picture.
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Hey does anyone know of a good roughly 80's lego site? I'm considering picking up a few of the space sets that I had as a kid and want to do a little research before diving in.
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Bricklink (http://www.bricklink.com/index.asp) is your friend. Everything you can dream of Lego.
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Holy **** that's a ton of stuff to look through. Awesome link, thanks a ton. ;)
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Hey does anyone know of a good roughly 80's lego site? I'm considering picking up a few of the space sets that I had as a kid and want to do a little research before diving in.
Which sets are you looking into? I still have all mine from when I was a kid, but it was more late 80's / early 90's. The first monorail is the oldest space set I still have. Then it's lots of second generation Blacktron and stuff like that.
Space, Castle, and Pirates... still have all of them up in the closet.
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I've thought of selling a couple original castle sets (Yellow castle, jousting tournament, soldiers set, etc.) if I could find someone willing to pay whatever its valued at, but Ebay seems very tough to follow with Legos and value. I've got a ton and honestly should just start unloading what I can. I'm probably sitting on some kind of goldmine with all this crap.
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I've thought of selling a couple original castle sets (Yellow castle, jousting tournament, soldiers set, etc.) if I could find someone willing to pay whatever its valued at, but Ebay seems very tough to follow with Legos and value. I've got a ton and honestly should just start unloading what I can. I'm probably sitting on some kind of goldmine with all this crap.
If you know which kits you have, let me know. I could be interested in a few of the old castle, space, or pirate sets that I always wanted but never owned.
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The only kits I have that aren't in a giant bin of grey or whatnot, are the yellow castle kits. I forget how I even got these but I feel like they're some kind of investment that I'm not doing anything with. It's like owning a stock that never pays, but selling it could do me well.
I owned every one of the original grey castle sets for many years except the guarded inn (lego shop exclusive I think?), but never kept instructions/boxes and all that.
Looooooooved them Lego knight sets. I was buying those up to the point they were making the round grey helmets that looked like Braveheart knight helmets, just because they were so cool and accurate. The viking stuff looks outstanding too. If I were a rich guy, Legos would be on the menu.
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Rob, I'm not even sure which ones that I'm looking for. I want to dig through that site and see what I come up with and go from there. It'll be a few weeks though as Sunday I'm headed to New Orleans for another week of relief work. When I dig up what I'm looking for, I'll hit you up.
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Displayed at SDCC. 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/Random/LegoIndy.jpg)
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A lego robot that can solve a rubiks cube in less than 6 minutes.
(http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/lego_rubik_cube_solver.jpg)
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=2733 (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=2733)
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Sea-life Aquarium opens August 11th at Legoland California.
Sealife Aquarium (http://www.legoland.com/sealife/)
More than a standard aquarium, SEA LIFE™ Aquarium provides an educational and interactive dynamic unlike any other. Featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails, SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s guide to the life of the sea. The SEA LIFE voyage begins high in the fresh waters of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, continuing on to the San Francisco Harbor and finally journeying to the depths of the Pacific Ocean via the California shoreline. Along the way, families discover the lost ancient city of Atlantis and a sunken shipwreck.
In line with the SEA LIFE philosophy, SEA LIFE Aquarium at the LEGOLAND California Resort focuses on the creatures commonly found in local waters. All of the freshwater fish living in the aquarium can be found in California lakes and streams, and our cold water marine animals, which are all native to the California coastline.
At the entrance, a huge LEGO® fish spanning more than 10 feet will greet visitors. Made of thousands of LEGO bricks, this new model joins a nearly 11 foot-long submarine which will be installed in the ocean display. These are just two of more than 70 new LEGO models you’ll find at SEA LIFE Aquarium, totaling tens of thousands of LEGO bricks.
SEA LIFE also features a seahorse kingdom where children can get their first look at these mythical creatures, a bay of rays where they can experience marine life up-close and a shoaling ring where they will be surrounded 360 degrees by schools of shimmering fish. As guests stroll through an acrylic tunnel, they will be immersed in the ocean without getting wet, surrounded by more than 20 species of sharks, fish and invertebrates. An interactive discovery zone, including the Southern California Tide Pool, also offers young visitors the opportunity to interact with SEA LIFE experts, get hands-on with interesting creatures of the ocean in a touch pool and participate in building their own coral reef out of LEGO brick. Opening right next door -
August 11, 2008!
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I've thought of selling a couple original castle sets (Yellow castle, jousting tournament, soldiers set, etc.) if I could find someone willing to pay whatever its valued at, but Ebay seems very tough to follow with Legos and value. I've got a ton and honestly should just start unloading what I can. I'm probably sitting on some kind of goldmine with all this crap.
You probably are sitting on a gold mine. The yellow castle is worth quite a bit, so are the vintage mini-figs.
As a kid I enjoyed the castle sets of the late 80's and into the early 90's. Last winter I got into my old lego's after playing with them with my son and rebuilt these sets.
(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/medium/castle_photos_012.jpg)
(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/medium/castle_photos_002.jpg)
and then, since I was psyched about LEGO again, I bought this set on ebay for about $30
(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data/500/medium/castle_photos_009.jpg)
and this one for about the same price
(http://threads.rebelscum.com/photogallery/data//500/display3.jpg)
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I found and bought 1 today for 10 dolar's omg
both feet have an led in them.
(http://cdn.allaboardtoys.com/lego-led-lighting-key-light.jpg)
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Anyone see the minifigures series 1 set?
(http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/%5CAUTOIMAGES%5CLG8683AAAlg.jpg)
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Haven't seen them, but I don't think I have any stores near me that would carry them.
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So Lego is just selling bags of mini-figures now? Smart on their part... Too bad they can't with Star Wars or I'd probably jump in and buy bags of SW mini-figures. :-\
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I totally dug any mini-fig I could get my mitts on as a kid, but I only stick to SW stuff since my return to LEGO a few years ago. I dig that clown though just because I've never seen a mini-fig with an afro. :D So these are blind bagged at TRU and LEGO stores for $1.99 I hear?
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I totally dug any mini-fig I could get my mitts on as a kid, but I only stick to SW stuff since my return to LEGO a few years. I dig that clown though just because I've never seen a mini-fig with an afro. :D So these are blind bagged at TRU and LEGO stores for $1.99 I hear?
Yep, blind bagged. I want to get all of these, but there are about 7 of these that I really really want.
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Someone over on the otheR Site in their lego section posted scans of the bar codes with a description of the character. I haven't been tried it out to see if they match, but it might be worthwhile if you only want the Caveman or the clown or something.
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I grabbed a few of these today cuz they looked like fun, got the clown and the diver and I think I might be hooked. I like the surprise involved, thought I'm really hoping to find a zombie. How cool would it be to have a Lego City zombie apocalypse?
I do agree, Star Wars ones would be very nifty, but I don't think they can do it, I think I read somewhere that there were licensing rights with selling Star Wars minifigs individually or somthing.
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Hasbro has the exclusive rights in the US to action figures and single minifigs constitute an action figure. If you guys remember, Lego sold some 3-packs of minifigs with stands back in 1999 or 2000, and got in trouble for it. They never did that again, instead releasing the battle packs like we still have today.
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They still sell SW three packs but come with magnets/ holders for $15.00 very pricey and not worth it.
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Ran into the series 2 minifigures today at TRU. I picked up the Mexican (x2 for my Wild West sets), witch, vampire and pharaoh. Now I have to watch Bricklink for some of the series 1 guys that I never saw at retail. Will probably buy the Robot, cowboys, indians and some spacemen.
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Series 4 looks to be pretty keen, I've been able to fill all of my holes for 1, 2 and 3...love these little buggers.
(http://www.brickshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/lego-figs-series4.jpg)
My favorite part of 4 is they have filled out the Classic Universal Monsters (Dracula, Mummy, Wolfman and Frankenstien)...you guys have a favorite so far? Mine is probably the Elf from 3
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(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2193/minifigures50457318.jpg)
Series 5
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the elf from 3 is cool i also like the series 5 viking dwarf guy, I don't like the new ninja line, I ask myself how did they mess this up why does this feel so wrong.
maybe if the ninjas had totally sweet guitars and killed people like evil assassins i would like it, because what ninjas do.
I also miss Pirates...
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I'd have rather seen an Avatar (the Last Airbender) line, than plain ninjas.
I think that would have done better.
Ah well, I barely collect LEGO anymore. SW just got too expensive for me. While the sets look great, I can't justify the cost.
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http://imgur.com/a/Vv9aa#0pO3U (http://imgur.com/a/Vv9aa#0pO3U)
Portion of series 6 minifigs. Loving the Genie and Minator
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I shall have the Scotsman! He's all kinds of cool.
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Has anyone seen the Series 5 minifigures show up at retail yet in the US?
I've been going on an Alien Conquest binge lately, what with my disgust with Hasbro's distribution and all. The Alien Striker (5 bucks for an Alien Defense Unit Human, Alien, and tiny alien skimmer) set is particularly addictive, and I've been buying multiples of them when I go into TRU, and ordering extra minifigure heads from Lego's website to do headswaps. Very cool stuff, and the UFO noise that the Alien Mothership makes never fails to bring a grin to my face. :)
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Has anyone seen the Series 5 minifigures show up at retail yet in the US?
I've been going on an Alien Conquest binge lately, what with my disgust with Hasbro's distribution and all. The Alien Striker (5 bucks for an Alien Defense Unit Human, Alien, and tiny alien skimmer) set is particularly addictive, and I've been buying multiples of them when I go into TRU, and ordering extra minifigure heads from Lego's website to do headswaps. Very cool stuff, and the UFO noise that the Alien Mothership makes never fails to bring a grin to my face. :)
I saw the new Alien mother ship set at Costco the other day for $45. Really want that Supreme Commander figure.
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I got what I wanted of the latest group the other day... I'd kind of like some of the older ones since I got into these late, but I'm worried on price. I wanted the Orc, the Viking, etc. :(
I don't recall the Viking in that series he's pictured in above though. At least I don't remember him being in that group with the female figure skater and stuff.
Anyway, out of Series 5, I got the Dwarf (x3, the kids each wanted one too, haha), the monkey wrangler for my gf, the godzilla guy, and the gladiator. Got a couple extra gladiators too, I'd trade for older series figures I want.
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CAved and got two of these guys today, ended up with the dwarf viking and the gladiator. Gonna get a few more in hopes of getting the graduate, mobster and Godzilla.
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CAved and got two of these guys today, ended up with the dwarf viking and the gladiator. Gonna get a few more in hopes of getting the graduate, mobster and Godzilla.
Just a tip - if you have a Legoland near you, go there and ask for the specific characters you want. Last time I was at the Mpls store, there was an employee who could tell the figure inside just by feeling the package AND she had pulled out some of the rarer ones for people trying to get specific figures.
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That's how I do it, actually. It's pretty easy, really, to just look at the assortment on top of the box and pick the most obvious thing you're feeling around for... In the case of the dwarf, it's his axe blades, or his helmet as pretty unique. Also his short legs.
Every figure has a couple things you can sort of pick up on... Snowboarders or surfers with the big board, fisherman's fishing pole, the "tail/spine" of the Godzilla guy is really easy to pick up on. The monkey in the last series had a banana, and the monkey wrangler in this one has one too, and it's pretty easy to tell what it is through the packaging. I find elves from the last series by the bow and arrow.
I picked out dwarves and elves for the kids and myself, the Gladiator by his helmet (I have two opened if anyone wants the Gladiator)... It's become sort of fun to pick them out for me, but it can be time-consuming so I try to do it all in one swoop when a new set is found, so i can just get them and be done looking, haha.
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Didn't even think about feeling around the packaging. Darn my honesty! :P
Thanks for the tips, I'll check them out next time.
Jman, no Legolands near me but I do have a newly opened Lego store in a mall on the other side of town. I could also try there I guess.
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It was the first thing I thought of when I first bought a mini figure... I feel it's fair game, but maybe I'm just devious. If they don't want people doing that they need to box them then I guess. :) Then people will be guessing weight or something, haha.
The only problem with it is like standing around squeezing the Charmin... If Mr. Wimple sees you, he'll bitch.
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I've used the feel method on the this set since they made it harder than looking at the UPC codes. The dot codes work, sort of, and helped me score two extra Dwarf figures, but after I narrowed down a couple packs that had thick enough accessories.
But, yeah, I was in Walmart sorting through them and after a little while I got the thought that I looked pretty shady feeling them up at the end of the Lego aisle. Target just stocked them but I resisted the urge to spend too much time on them...their toy aisle is always more busy anyway.
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I figure creepy-be-damned. I try now to get all I want in one swoop though, to limit my creepy behavior in the toy aisle.
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The whole "dot code" thing on the packaging is really difficult on my eyes, so I've gone back to the Mr. Whipple-ire-inducing method of squeezing the packaging (thanks for reminding me of that commercial, Jesse). So far, I've been able to get all but one of the minifigures using the feel-around method.
The easiest ones for me to locate in this latest series are Cleopatra (due to the fact that her lower body is an angular brick as opposed to legs) and the Palace Guard (due to the big, textured hat).
Oh, and in case nobody's noticed it yet, the Boxer has a reversible head (the first for the minifigure series, I believe) with a "happy" side and an "I just got the brick kicked out of me" side with a bruised eye. :)
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Picked up a Royal Guard and a Gladiator today at Target. They were pretty easy to pick out once I had them in my had. Would like to score another RG and if I could happen into them, a couple more Dwarves.
I have a Zoo Keeper that I'm not really interested in and would be willing to trade for another Royal Guard or possibly something from an earlier series if anyone is interested.
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This is funny, I too stand in the aisle and use the whipple method to figure out what's what. I usually start to draw a crowd and after I walk away from the display they usually gather around it and start picking them up too. Once I had a guy come over, ask me what I was doing and ask if I could find him a spartan. He was shocked with how fast I found him one. I blame that on luck and the fact it was a new and pretty full display. I haven't started on the new series of these yet, I still need some from series 1.
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Yeah, me too C. I need a few from the first couple series actually, and don't really even know what all was in those series. Was there a Scottish warrior? I really want that! I want the Orc to go with the Elf from the orange packaged ones.
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Just randomly grabbed 2 sets when I was picking up some stuff at 5 Below, and got another Lizard man, and the Eskimo. Cool I guess.
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my son has started buying these with his allowance money from his chores. He has me doing the squeeze method for him. The first round we 1 Lizard and 2 Eskimos (1 was a surprise - thought I had something else - dont know how the fishing pole slipped past me). Last night we went back for some more at TRU to take advantage of the buy 2 get 1 special plus a one day only $5 off coupon I had. We went aiming to get one for my son and one for my daughter (4 year old) who now likes them too. I was able to find for her the pink boombox chick and for my son the snow boarder.
We also got more for Christmas stocking stuffers, 1 gladiator, 1 Dwarf, 1 Zoo Keeper with monkey, and 1 extra snowboarder (again this one somehow slipped by me and I didn't realize til we got home). I didn't open the extra and I will probably exchange it at a later date for a different one.
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I found my second Royal Guard last night so I don't think I'll bother looking for any more. I actually need to go back to a couple previous waves and see if there are any I skipped that I want to go back for.
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Are there any places still carrying the previous couple waves. Orange package ones are as far back as i see (with the LOTR type elf).
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I don't have access to TRU very often but you may be able to find some there in an out of the way store, maybe. The other place that seems to get these some times are stores like Michaels and AC Moore. They may get shopped less often by collectors so you could try there, or a Ben Franklin or Hobby Lobby maybe...similar stores.
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Ok guys we have a problem.
My son just discovered "Legos". He is 3. We skipped duplo and went straight to mini-figs.
This means I am now 4 waves behind and playing catch up.
I am willing to buy any extras anyone has. I am also going to buy a couple cases of earlier waves and we can do a giveaway after I get a complete set. ( I know this is not the classified section, but I asked the site owner for permission and after paying a fee, got a variance this time)
I was at the Toys R Us getting Wave 4 and 5 using the Braile method when the Guest relations person stops by and asks bow successful I am with that method. I told her I was kinda new to it, but could tell certain figures pretty good. She said to stay where I was was and returned with a guide to determine which figures are in the package by reading the dots along the bottom fused edge. I have not had a chance to google it, but once I find it I will post it here.
Do Legos ever go on clearance? Are they ever at Big Lots/Ross type stores? At this point my son doesn't want particular sets, I just thought I'd snag some cheap ones.
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I don't do the blind bag mini-figs, but yes I have seen various Atlantis/SW/other misc LEGO building sets at TJmaxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning. No Ross around here, but I'd imagine they get them in as well from time to time.
Oh and Target does a pretty good job 2-3 times a year at clearancing older various LEGO sets out.
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The "Freeco Speeder" is on the clearance aisle at my WM right now paul... I see clearances on Legos a lot.
Lego also ALWAYS runs sales. Always. B1G1 50% off happens fairly often, 25% off fairly often, etc., etc.
As far as these older figures go, good luck man. I really want some of them too. :(
I'm actually all in on these upcoming somewhat similar Star Wars sets with a miniship & figure in a planet package. I'm alla bout that stuff.
Also now really want the mini Droid Fighter that's apparantly showing up at TRU courtesy of a post from ImperialHolocron.com I read on Twitter.
I got the AAT at Target yesterday, and I love mini vehicles, mini figures, and figure that's all I can afford, haha.
I have some old Lego SW sets I should sell off... All complete. Loved them, but I should probabyl move on from the big sets now all together, and just weed it down to mini figs and the mini ships, and mostly just SW stuff and the odd blind pack fig.
These are toy crack... Cheap (relatively, these days), and addictive... I'm pretty much hooked just so long as I keep avoiding buying Hasbro stuff I'm wishy washy on, or just want one figure from a set of 3 or something.
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Just to build on Jesse's comment, TRU tends to run a lot of buy one get one 50% off and the lego minifigs are included in those sales. You may also want to join the lego rewards club if you have a legoland nearby.
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One thing to note about TRU is that they are consistently $10 or more above WM and Target or even a Lego store (and online). So the B1G1 50% off is still a good deal, but look close at the pricing when it's only 10-25% off, you might actually do better on a 10% off sale at Target.
The Lego VIP Program is pretty good too. I joined back in May when Lego Shop@Home was having their sale and ordered the Republic Dropship (#10195). I'm now only 1 point away from a $10 discount and got a catalog today for their October sale where they're doing double points on all orders. So, another order, stack up some more discounts and wait for a free shipping offer or some other deal and really get a break on a purchase.
I don't collect a lot of Lego now, but there are a few sets now and again that I'll buy (not just Star Wars) and this works out pretty well if you don't mind ordering online. Plus the pricing is more in line with WM and Target on most stuff.
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Yeah also join the Lego Fan Club, Paul. It's free. I'm in it for ***** and giggles, and get free mags now and then, and your son will like that just to look at the goofy pictures/drawings and stuff till he can read it on his own and stuff.
I get it just to read the Star Wars comic they run in it, despite its absurdly goofy and kid-oriented nature. It's fun and the little mini figures having expressions are cute.
If you get some of the older blind packed figures by the case, let me know! I'm after a couple too since I got into these late myself.
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I joined the Club at Disney World last month. They just opened a LegoLand or whatever it is called, here in town.
I ordered a case of Wave 1, working on Series 2 and 3 with a guy, so if that Happens, there should be plenty more giveaways...not quite to the scale of the SDCC Death Star, but cheaper to mail!
I saw that they did "Old West" Legos... that is where the boy is going to start.
And somebody did some nice GI Joe:Real American Hero customs...
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I didn't think getting the old sets would be easy.
Guy sets up at the local toy show selling Lego minis for a **** ton. :-\ Does a good business too.
I've wanted a Bossk for so long, and price is the only thing keeping me from getting it... Lego mini figs just go for a ton, and the SW ones especially since you can't get them otherwise, and Hasbro likes to pack obscure ones with bigger sets.
Speaking of...
Does anyone have a Fleet Trooper they don't want? I wanked it on that one, but really want the RFT they did. It's spiffy.
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Yeah, older Lego sets are like Disney DVDs, once they go out of production get ready to pay if you want them.
Paul, everyone else has already mentioned the TRU/Target sales, but I'd also sign up on the Lego website mailing list. They usually have decent deals, and if it isn't BOGO it's usually free shipping on orders over like $50 or $75, and at Lego prices, it isn't hard to get that much.
Jesse, check out bricklink.com (http://www.bricklink.com), they usually sell some minifigs (and other parts), sometimes for decent prices, sometimes for not.
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Looks like the rest of Series 6 was announced:
- Alien with ray gun
- Butcher with a steak and cleaver
- Genie with magic lamp
- Goth Skater Girl with a skateboard
- Leprechaun with a pot of gold
- Mechanic with a wrench and toolbox
- Minotaur with an axe
- Space Woman with a ray gun
- Statue of Liberty with a torch and book
- Warrior with a shield and sword
- Roman Centurion with a shield and spear (best looking minifig to date imo)
- Surgeon with X-ray and syringe
- Bandit with red bandana mask and pistol
- Sleepy Guy in pajamas and teddy bear
- Flamenco Dancer with fan (looks more like a courtesan to me lol)
- Robot (looks like a toy robot with wind up key)
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Series 7 apparently. Love the blue space man, black knight, tarzan, bagpiper, aztek and neptune.
Too bad the bunny's not pink for Scott's alter ego.
I've been on a Lego kick recently. My oldest is obsessed with them (after Christmas he'll have a complete Atlantis, Alien Attack and Spongebob collection and I know he'll want the superhero sets) and it's making me dig out some of my older SW sets and rebuild them (they were put away because I have no room to display them).
I joined the VIP club at Lego and since October is double points month, had family buy a bunch of stuff for Christmas. I just ordered The Black Pearl and with those points, should be able to get close to $50 off the Imperial Flagship. It'll go nicely battling it out with the Pearl and QAR. Hopefully the Flying Dutchman gets released.
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Did some feeling around and snagged some more Series 5 guys today, got the Mafia Guy and the Boxer along with the Buckingham Palace guard. Was hoping for the Dino guy again but was kind of rushed and never felt one.
These things are putting me on a LEGO kick too, I already have plans to pick up a few of the new Star Wars sets.
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We'll have some Lego Give-Away news soon on the site! Tell your friends. :P
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Man, I think I want about half that Series 7. There's a bunch in there that look really cool. I may think about buying up a box and splitting it up with someone.
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I may have a way to help you out on that Eric, if you're interested.
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New Theme - Dino
http://www.brickset.com/search/?theme=Dino&year=2012
My son is going to love these. He's a huge dinosaur fan.
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Thats pretty cool, major Jurassic Park vibe coming off of it.
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Hyped up about Lego Minifigures? Then we've got a new JD Give Away for you!
Courtesy of site owner Paul, we're giving away some Series 1 Blindpacked Lego Minifigures via our forums!
(http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011LEGO_BlindPackWave1GiveAway01_TN.jpg) (http://www.jedidefender.com/image.pl?http://www.jedidefender.com/news/images/1-08/011LEGO_BlindPackWave1GiveAway01_Full.jpg)
Check out the Lego Minifigure Give Away Contest Page (http://www.jedidefender.com/newspro/fullnews.cgi?newsid1320944071,88552,) for the full set of rules on how you need to enter to win! The rules are simple and easy to enter!
We'll be giving away a Grand Prize Complete Set of Series 1 Minifigures, and breaking down the remaining figures available among our entrants in the order their names are drawn.
Good luck to all who enter, and we hope to see your name in the mix!
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HOLY CRAP - this is awesome. My son& daughter would be geeked over these. Thanks for the opportunity JD! I am going to go submit my info now!
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Great contest, Jesse and Paul. I mentioned this in the Lego SW forum, but I've really gotten back into Lego stuff lately, and seeing this contest made me literally jump up in my seat with giddiness. :)
Oh, and just to give you guys a heads-up on the Lego VIP stuff: if you order online from shop.lego.com, make sure you register for the VIP program via the site. You get 1 point for every dollar (doesn't include shipping costs or taxes) you spend, and with every 100 points, you get 5 dollars in credit to use either online or at Lego b&m stores. Last month there was a promotion where you got double-points, and the points accumulate fast, and don't expire for quite a while (I want to say it's two years or so). Plus they send you a cool metallic red and white membership card, which is awesome. ;D
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Contest is over, and winners will be announced soon! Thanks to the large number of folks who entered the contest!
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Heads up, TRU is selling minifig packs 5 for $10 tomorrow only (December 7). I'll try and make it and pick some up for the heck of it, too bad my store doesn't have any older waves though.
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Good deal there.
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We got the Lego figures. My kids were very happy. We got the Caveman, Robot, Diver and Robin Hood. Thank you very much for running a contest with cool lego prizes!
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That's a cool haul. The Robot is awesome.
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Stopped by the mall on an errand today and went by the LEGO Store, where they had a case of the new Series 6 of minifigs (along with the new 2012 sets from pretty much every line). Snagged 3 random bags, but didn't do any feeling around due to 1) not much details about the characters yet and 2) it's kind of a small store so employees are always eyeing you down.
Ended up with the Roman Swordsman type guy, the Butcher and the Old West Bandit. I'm going to wait until these hit local retailers to snag more, as I only got one of the six or seven I want. :P
Also I might have to snag some of those LOTR sets for the figures... I really need to rewatch the films, as when I first saw them I was young and rather indifferent about them.
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http://www.spieletest.at/bericht.php?ID=982
^^^new lego stuff
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Series 6 minifigs on sale at TRU this week, 2 for $5. They had 8 left when I was there, so I snagged them all. :)
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I picked up 11 over the weekend and part by plan, part by accident, I ended up with some dupes. I snagged a Roman, Statue of Liberty, Space Girl, Leprechaun and 2x Minotaur. Ended up with a second Space Girl and Leprechaun and a Skater Girl by accident. Also snagged 2 extra Minotaur figs, one by accident and one on purpose because I needed a 6th figure to take advantage of the 2 for $5 at TRU.
Anyone looking to do trades here? Space Girl, Leprechaun, Skater Girl and 2 Minotaur figs are for trade. I'm looking for the Highland Battler, Genie, Classic Alien and wouldn't mind the Bandit or a Series 5 Detective. Or I'll always take more S5 Dwarves or another S6 Roman Soldier.
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Liking the LOTR stuff they'll be making. I am hoping for a Lego LOTR video game similar to Star Wars and IJ.
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I've declared myself master of figuring out what's in these blind packs. I had the kids out recently, and I tore through almost the entire display quickly and found all the figures we wanted and didn't get a single one wrong.
I didn't buy EVERYTHING I wanted for myself yet. Still probably gonna nab a Leprechaun at some point, maybe the robot, but got all the rest I wanted. If I'm bored I may nab more Highlanders too at some point. Greatest figure in the wave to me.
If anyone's really having a difficult time finding a particular one they want, I can probably help out though it may not be worth it with the shipping.
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Newest minifigs are at Five Below now. :) Good news! They always get a lot in and they're everywhere here to boot.
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I still haven't seen Series 6 yet...I finally sat at WalMart and and pulled a full set of Series 5
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If you need something Scott, LMK.
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I am still looking to get 5 more Evil Dwarf's from series 5. If anyone comes across any let me know.
Thanks
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Wave 7 of the minifigure packs has been found in Pittsburg.
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And in Minnesota...
Series 7 minifigures found at the Bloomington TRU. The Lego store at the MOA should have them early May.
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Found Series 7 last night at Walmart here in NY. Picked a Galaxy Patrol, Hippie, Ocean King and Aztec Warrior then stopped back today and picked out two more Galaxy Patrol figures.
My buddy Joe found these Wednesday or Thursday and snagged several, including an extra Bagpiper so he's going to hook me up with that.
If anyone is needs the Hippie and has an extra Computer Programmer or Grandma Visitor and wants to trade, LMK.
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Found Series 7 today on a quick stop at Wal-Mart in Texas. Got three random bags since I didn't have time to feel, ended up with the Bride and two Evil Black Knights. Looking to trade the Bride and one of the Black Knights if anyone wants them.
I'm still looking for the Graduate from Series 5 and the Alien and Genie from Series 6... I have an extra Highlander, Butcher, and Surgeon from Series 6 and the aforementioned Bride and Black Knight if anyone is interested.
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The latest wave of Lego blindpacks are available now at 5 Below. I got Red Riding Hood, Dark Knight, and Tarzan all on a "guess" grab tonight.
Got the kids an Aztec and Genie...
I still need to nab the Genie now, and Viking Queen, and bad spacer guy.
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Last week I finished my Wave 7 army building. Got the minifigures I wanted and 10 Knights to put with all my Castle/Kingdoms legos. I pre-ordered a set of the Olympic Figures from a guy in England last week too. Now just waiting for them to post the official list of series 8.
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Series 8
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7561878800_25238e302d_o.jpg)
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Batboy.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Bat_Boy.PNG)
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With series 8 I can now show my family history to my kids, The new Spanish conquistador (series 8) and the Aztec warrior (series 7) to the Maraca man (series 2).
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Found these, one lone case on top of a candy display at the end of a checkout, tonight.
Got myself...
-Bat Boy
-Football Player
-Derby Business Man
-Conquistador
-German w/Pretzel
Got the kids...
-Evil Robot
-Alien Overlord
-Fairy Princess (for the older boy's gf... none of that stuff allowed here!)
Great series. If I had more than the time I took to stand there and feel up the packages, I would've probably gotten all I wnated and the ones the kids wanted, but I felt the creepy gaze of employees at TRU watching me so I hauled ass outta there.
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You're not the first man to feel a lego bag. No shame.
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Ive had some TRU employees help me feel for the figures my kids wanted, Ive also had "the look" from others. I have told them that im'm not waisting my money on figures i dont want or already have.
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I don't have a smartphone, but isn't there and app for that ? seriously. ?
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As of last night, no... i tried the ap on old ones and it doesn't seem to work real well.
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Which Toy r Us in the Burgh did you find them at?
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Thrawn, I hit them at the one in Monroeville, and they were on a display box thing at the start of a checkout line.
I'm betting I missed them up at your TRU when I was up there last week.
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Thanks, I was able to grab the ones I needed at my Toy R Us. Yeah they are kind of hidden at the North Hills one. They have them in one of those plastic drop things on an end cap right when you go around the corner. Pain in the butt to go through and feel up a lego bag to determine which one is which. One a side note the Five Below on Mcknight had a ton of Series 7.
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Wal-Mart has these out now too. :)
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I went and blew $40 on Minifigs during the TRU BOGO 40% off this week. Might go back for more. :-X
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hmmm I guess I did my last post in the Minnesota thread then I just saw this one. Anyway, the rare Minecraft Lego set is in stock here
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Minecraft-21102;jsessionid=xryviB7tgmLvkswqwJCnOQ**.lego-ps-1-1?ShipTo=US&_requestid=76756
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I went and blew $40 on Minifigs during the TRU BOGO 40% off this week. Might go back for more. :-X
Addictive aren't they? I held myself to six packs...for the kids of course. ;)
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Picked up 5 random packs of the Series 8 minifigures at Target tonight. Pulled the Conquistador, Diver, Skier and 2 Fairys. If anyone needs a Diver, Skier or Fairy, I'd trade for a Pirate Captain, Robot and/or Santa or Series 7 Grandma Visitor or Computer Programmer.
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Some one needed to share this right away. :D
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/181snv7a38wgsjpg/original.jpg) (http://gizmodo.com/5950814/lego-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-official-collection-people)
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That van looks ridiculous, but the minifigs are pretty cool.
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This list looks legit for series 9 minifigures based on the two below images
Alien Trooper
• Chicken Suit Guy
• Maid Marion
• Heroic Knight
• Cyclops
• Mermaid
• Fortune Teller
• Dr. Splitz
• Roller Derby Girl
• Judge
• Battle Mech
• Caesar
• Downtown Cop
• Plumber
• Waiter
• Hollywood Starlet
(http://www.hothbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lego-minifigures-series-9-600x367.jpg)
(http://www.hothbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/alien-trooper-series-9-600x405.jpg)
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TRU has a Series 8 mini fig Case that they are giving away if you purchase three Series 8 figures. The case is black and has a picture of all the S8 figures on the front, has three compartments and looks like the whole series can fit in it. For about $10.00 you can get three figures and a case.
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TRU has a Series 8 mini fig Case that they are giving away if you purchase three Series 8 figures. The case is black and has a picture of all the S8 figures on the front, has three compartments and looks like the whole series can fit in it. For about $10.00 you can get three figures and a case.
That's a cool deal. Is this just for Black Friday?
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No, I got the box a few days before posting it here. It wasnt even advertised on the LEGO section, there was just a small sign in front of the mini fig case.
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Should have posted this sooner but Walmart had a 650 piece set of Lego on Black Friday for $15 or about $0.02 per piece. There was a set of Lego and a set of Duplo in tall, hexagon shaped boxes in the aisle next to the Avengers and SW 8-packs when I found them. Your stores might still have them and since there was no starting price listed, they'll probably still ring up for that much if you find them.
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Series 9 of CMF
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8207214089_8b806b1e6c_o.jpg)
Loving the Cyclops and Chicken Suit Guy
More here - http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=76075
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Not a bad one in the set really... maybe the actress.
In other news I'll randomly pick up bags of Series 8 from time to time and keep ending up with freaking fairies. I just want Santa!
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I randomly picked out 3 bags of Series 8 a couple weeks ago and pulled two freakin' Fairies! Those cases must have been lousy with her. I didn't care for S8 that much. I pulled the Diver and Alien and then randomly picked the Conquistador. I wanted the Robot and Pirate Captain but never found them...and that was about it. Wasn't interested in any of the others. My Target just put out a small display of Series 7 and I pulled an Aztec and another Galaxy Patrol figure, though.
I'm looking forward to Series 9. Definitely in for the Alien Avenger, Battle Mech and Forrest Maiden and would also pick up the Cyclops, Mermaid, Heroic Knight and maybe Roman Emperor.
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Hah. My daughter wants a fairy and I can't find her. Sigh.
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Hah. My daughter wants a fairy and I can't find her. Sigh.
Send me your address.
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Hah. My daughter wants a fairy and I can't find her. Sigh.
Andy - my daughter has a spare fairy that I can bring to the meeting if you need one. I had trouble finding one as well, then ended up getting one from two different sources, so we have a spare.
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I stopped in Walmart and they have a new display of Series 8 minifigures out. First bag I picked up had the Evil Robot in it. Figured with that luck I might find the Pirate but checked a couple others and don't think I found him so I left. Still, not bad for randomly grabbing one on a whim.
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I wanted the Robot and Pirate Captain but never found them...and that was about it. Wasn't interested in any of the others. My Target just put out a small display of Series 7 and I pulled an Aztec and another Galaxy Patrol figure, though.
I have a spare Pirate Captain, would you be interested in trading for the Galaxy Patrol?
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I must have the Cyclops, Female Elf, Tarot Card Gypsy, Knight, Jekyl/Hyde, Judge, and Roman guy. Love this series.
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Really hoping that THIS (http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/LegoLoneRangerTease.jpg) is the real deal. My boys would be all over cowboy LEGO sets...
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Paul's gonna poop his pants if he ever gets on and sees that. :P
I had the original western sets... I could get into some of those minifigs now. Their cowboys/outlaws in the blind packs were nice.
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I wish they'd do a straight western theme rather than the Lone Ranger movie theme, though.
I was hoping for more from the Galaxy Squad also. Something more classic Space than what we're getting. I don't care for some of the sets in that series so far.
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I agree, I loved that old western series they did. I'd love to see it even delve a little into civil war ala how Playmobil did things. I'd probably get sucked into that, actually.
Military stuff seems off Lego's table though unless it's fantasy. :(
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I wanted the Robot and Pirate Captain but never found them...and that was about it. Wasn't interested in any of the others. My Target just put out a small display of Series 7 and I pulled an Aztec and another Galaxy Patrol figure, though.
I have a spare Pirate Captain, would you be interested in trading for the Galaxy Patrol?
I guess I read over this earlier. Thanks for the offer but I'm hanging on to the GP figures to go with my classic Space sets.
Noticed last night that Target sold through all the Series 7 minifigs they put out, they went fast. But they put some S8 in the bin, added some of the bagged Batmobile sets from the holiday section and filled it back up.
I also saw that Target has bagged TIE Fighter sets in the checkout aisles. I think it's still set 8028 which has been out a few times. It is in the Movie Heroes style Maul packaging, which is how WM sold it back around Easter time.
Adam over at Galactic Hunter posted to Twitter a few days ago that he spotted some bagged sets at WM. He mentioned an MTT and something else. I figured they probably had another shelf bin with sets like the did in March when they had the TIE, Republic Attack cruiser, SD and STAP. I haven't seen them locally, anyone else finding them?
My Walmart's stock of Star Wars Lego got decimated sometime in the last 2 or 3 days. Nearly all of the sets across all price ranges were cleaned out. Just a handful of the most expenisve sets, like Jabba's palace and the Malevolence, and the cheaper sets that they had a lot of stock of, like the Planet sets, left. A few here and there of the other sizes but Battle Packs, the red TOR fighter, Jedi Starfighters...gone.
City got pretty wiped out at Target this week too, with the BOGOHO sale. Still a lot left but if history is any indication, two weeks from today they should have bare shelves as well. Target almost completely sells out of Lego this time of year, every year.
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Back to the Future (http://gizmodo.com/5970261/the-lego-back-to-the-future-set-is-now-official/gallery/1) :o
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LEGO Cuusoo rules. I could never imagine Hasbro or Mattel doing something like that. Very cool.
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I'm not a big BttF fan but I like that whole idea. And yeah, Hasbro would balk at the idea.
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City 2013 sets
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37049087@N02/8312560668/in/set-72157632347188995/
and the return of Castle!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37049087@N02/8311551525/in/set-72157632347188995/
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Blind Pack from the last series are half off at Target too, just FYI.
New castle sets will, IMO, accompany LOTR/Hobbit stuff very, very well.
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Heard there were some good finds at Walmart and Target on Lego over the last couple of days. Of course, we were snowed in yesterday so I didn't get out, and Target had already been picked clean, but I stopped at Walmart on the way to work this morning.
I scanned the Jabba's Palace and Millennium Falcon sets, which have been found on markdown, but they were scanning at normal price. I also checked the Avenger Quinjet set and it wasn't marked down either.
But, I found the Triceratops Trapper and Space Center sets for 50% off and bought them.
The price scanner at my WM is not that close so I got tired of making trips, but I think I'm going back over after work because some stores have had the Malevolence and Republic Frigate marked down also and I want to check them. Also sounds as if some LOTR and quite a few of the City sets are marked down so I'm going to check them also.
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As I posed over in the Middle Earth section, I hit up another Walmart Sat afternoon, mostly looking for more sale items. Found and bought the Shelob and Moria set. They had the Dino Defense for half off and some misc City sets on discount but I don't think they were all 50%.
All of the SW sets that have seen markdowns were sold out.
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Series 8 blind bags were being clearanced for $1 each at a local Walmart so I went a little crazy snagging 25 randomly. Ended up with:
4x Cheerleader
4x Cowgirl
3x Batboy
3x Santa
3x Conquistador
2x Pirate
1x British Suit Guy
1x Fairy
1x DJ
1x Scuba Diver
1x Evil Robot
1x German Pretzel Guy
Glad to finally get a Santa but no Alien or Hamlet is kind of a bummer. (I already have one of each but wouldn't mind more). If anyone needs some Cheerleaders, Conquistadors, Batboys or Cowgirls, hit me up!
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I didn't want to start a new thread for this, but does anyone happen to still have the Harry Potter LEGO sets available in their area stores? Ours are all dried up, and we always wanted to pick up our daughter the "Hagrid's Hut" set that comes with Hagrid, Harry, Ron, and Hermoine. I see it is still available on Amazon (for a higher price), but I thought I'd just mention it here in case anyone might have seen it in their area. No biggie either way, and sorry to clutter up the "normal" LEGO thread with HP stuff :).
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I see some sets, but no clue which ones they are. I don't dig HP. I see them here and there though.
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I've seen the double decker bus here and there but most other HP sets have been gone for some time in my neighborhood.
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I don't think I've seen Hagrid's Hut in a while. It was a really popular set and sold out at most stores around here pretty quickly and wasn't stocked again. Stores like Target carried the Castle, Bust and two small battle pack sets longer. WM had it longer but not much.
I'm trying to recall if I saw any Potter sets last weekend when I was out but I think the only set I saw was a Quidditch set somewhere...maybe KMart.
If you have any out of the way Walmart or KMart stores it may be worth a drive to check them out.
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Thanks guys, that was kind of what I was thinking. I saw one at our local TRU sometime shortly after Thanksgiving, but passed on it since we had gotten plenty of other presents for our daughter for Christmas by that point anyways. I checked again in mid-Dec and it was of course gone from all our local stores, and then I sort of forgot about it until now. Not a big deal, just thought I would ask around. Thanks for the help!
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The last place I saw Hagrids Hut was at Barnes and Noble. They're gone from my local stores though.
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Good thought. I'll check my B&N, I know they had some stuff but I haven't been in there in a couple of weeks.
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Also, you can check here:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/toys-games-lego-harry-potter-hagrids-hut-4738/19948320?ean=673419139403
and click the pick up in store link to see if there are any around you.
also $5 off $19.95 plus if you use Mastercard
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/print_nav.asp?PID=46026
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I stopped in B&N tonight and all they had were three of the Forbidden Forrest sets. But, I checked Vestal and Elmira, they both list Hagrid's Hut in stock. I'm probably going to be in Elmira over MLK weekend as long as the weather isn't bad. If it's still around I could pick it up.
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Brian, check your PMs, LMK if you're still looking for that Hagrid's Hut set. Found one at B&N this weekend.
Also picked up a couple more bagged minifigs from Series 7, and finally pulled Little Red, which I'd been looking for. Also picked up a Dino set to burn off some Rewards Points I had.
Found the Series 1 Star Wars Planet sets for $2.98 at Target and picked up a couple for my buddy and also grabbed a couple Police bagged sets from the checkout lane.
Add to that a 4425 Car and Caravan set that I found at my Target last week. Think it was $9-something on clearance.
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Oh joy, oh joy!
Tweeted a little bit ago that I found the Series 9 Lego Mini-figures at my local K-Mart tonight. $2.99... I picked 4 fairly random.
Oh, you want to follow me on twitter!? Well you can by following me @Jesse_James77 or https://twitter.com/Jesse_James77 where I appreciate getting more followers if I can because I'm a whore like that.
I got:
-Movie Starlet (I thought it was elf woman warrior, and I think having at least 3 in this series with the blocky dress bottom is going to be tough)
-Chicken Suit Guy
-Plumber (the plunger is actually rubber and creates suction. hah Couldn't be more real if he had ass crack)
-Alien warrior guy
Not any I was dying to get like Cyclops, Elf Woman, cop, knight, or judge, but still good figures. I will have to try again when I have time to feel up the packaging. :-X The trophy the starlet has is awesome by the way. Just too cute.
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I snagged 5 Series 9 blind bags when I hit the LEGO Store last week... I just randomly grabbed some since I was carrying a lot (had an expiring coupon I wanted to use on some of the Star Wars and Hero sets) and the guy actually asked if I wanted him to feel them up for me. I said I didn't care since they were the first of the series I was buying and that I always feel weird feeling bags in the stores. He said I was the only one, as they get a high number of "feelers" every day. :P
Anyway, ended up with x2 Waiters, x2 Cyclops and a Knight... all cool figures. I was pumped for the Cyclope because I wanted a few of them, and I want even more now since they have dual printed heads. One side is a large open eye that takes up the entire "helmet" while the other is an angry looking eye. Good stuff, and they look like they match PERFECTLY with the new Gammorreans so I'm going to populate them inside the Jabba's Palace set once I get around to building it.
I wouldn't mind a few more Knights either to go up against the five or so evil Black Knights I've wound up with during clearances. And of course I gotta get the Chicken Suit guy to go with the other costumed weirdos.
I've also got another Series 9 coming in the mail, as I ordered that Minecraft set from LEGO's site last week, and added the fig to get a free City set... honestly not really sure why I got the Minecraft set since I've never played the game. Probably hit with the "EXCLUSIVE GOTTA GRAB IT" mentality :-\
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I went back to K-Mart for more tonight, got the she-elf, knock-off Iron Man guy, and Cyclops. Still need several but got some I really wanted tonight by doing some sack fondling in the toy aisle.
Cyclops is easy to find because his horn will poke through the bag actually.
Jekyl/Hyde might be a bit of a bear.
She-elf is easy to find once you find a block for her dress you just feel for the shield or bow.
There are 3 women with the block bottom so beware that.
Cheap 3.75" Hobbit figs and new Lego dudes = fun.
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LEGO pre-Toy Fair press releases are starting to hit.
The Lone Ranger:
NEW YORK, American International Toy Fair (February 7, 2013) – The LEGO Group today announced an upcoming collection of LEGO® construction toys inspired by the Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' feature film The Lone Ranger, which debuts in theaters July 3, 2013. Scheduled to launch this April, six new building sets will bring the action and stories of the film to life in LEGO form, and will include iconic characters such as John Reid (aka The Lone Ranger), Tonto and the horse, Silver.
"We are thrilled to once again collaborate with Disney Consumer Products to create construction toys based on a live action film," said Jill Wilfert, vice president licensing & entertainment at The LEGO Group. "We have not offered a LEGO western theme in over 10 years, and The Lone Ranger provided the quintessential inspiration with familiar characters, stories and scenes, allowing us to develop authentic and exciting models for children and adult collectors alike."
The Lone Ranger, from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, is a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.
The Lone Ranger also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter.
A Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films presentation, The Lone Ranger is directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski, with screen story by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Justin Haythe and screenplay by Justin Haythe and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio.
The Lone Ranger line of LEGO products will be available in toy stores nationwide and will range in price from $12.99 to $99.99 (USD) in April 2013.
The general LEGO presser:
LEGO Systems Unveils 250 New Building Sets at American International Toy Fair
-Builders of all ages will be inspired by endless LEGO possibilities, from new preschool play options to classic themes and new licenses to the introduction of the most advanced LEGO® robotics product ever-
NEW YORK, American International Toy Fair (February 7, 2013) – LEGO Systems, Inc., makers of the world's leading construction toys, will unveil its largest collection of build and play toys ever–250 new products–at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. With new products launching throughout the year, children of all ages and interests will find a LEGO® building set or theme to spark their building creativity, inspire storytelling and role play or keep them engaged in imaginative play for hours. New items are on display in Booth #1351 in Hall 3B of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from February 10-13.
"We know that both children and parents love the interactive fun and play value that LEGO play offers, and our new collection of versatile and innovative products delivers countless hours of building possibilities to fans of all ages," said Søren Torp Laursen, president, LEGO Systems. "With new kits focused on open-ended creative building, new themes and exciting licenses that appeal to boys and girls, the continuation of some of the most successful LEGO lines, new preschool building sets, family board games, buildable action figures, and the next generation of our robotics platform, we have a LEGO offering for every age, any interest, current trend, shopping occasion and play need, and across the board, we're raising the bar for children's expectations of toys."
Preschool Building (Ages 1½+)
LEGO DUPLO® introduces youngsters to construction play by inspiring them to be creative and tell stories as they build. New sets cater to even younger children, such as a Toddler Build and Play Cubes ($12.99) and Toddler Build and Pull Along ($14.99) which both offer larger, colorful cubes and elements that are easier for smaller hands. Two additions to the Read and Build ($12.99 each) series blend early reading with construction play. A collection of "My First" DUPLO sets – My First Garden ($12.99), My First Construction Set ($19.99), My First Circus ($34.99) and My First Train Set ($44.99) – combine creative building and imaginative role play. New licenses include LEGO DUPLO brand Jake and the Neverland PiratesTM and LEGO DUPLO brand Disney® Planes™that bring beloved characters and stories from top preschool properties ($14.99 - $39.99).
Classic LEGO Building (Ages 4+)
Open-ended LEGO Bricks & More sets ($9.99-$24.99) provide endless building opportunities and offer a variety of LEGO bricks and elements to set imaginations in motion. New Pink Suitcase and Blue Suitcase ($24.99 each) offer a fun and practical storage option and enable on-the-go building fun. LEGO CREATOR™ kits ($6.99 - $69.99) offer three models in one box in themes such as vehicles, creatures, and buildings, enabling children to build, play, and then rebuild their creations. Experienced builders enjoy the challenge of LEGO Technic® sets, such as the Race Car ($19.99) and Excavator ($79.99), featuring detailed functionality that mimics their real world counterparts, and two building instructions so that children can create multiple models with one kit.
Robotics (Ages 10+)
LEGO MINDSTORMS pioneered a new way to build and play with LEGO bricks when it was first introduced in 1998. To commemorate the 15th anniversary, the world's original smart toy gets an upgrade in LEGOMINDSTORMS EV3 ($349.99), the most exciting and innovative LEGO robotics set ever. With the new platform, children can build, program and play with a starter robot in less than 20 minutes and can ease into the process with on-brick programming. Advanced users get tech upgrades, like a Linux operating system, that make sophisticated robot building and programming child's play. PC and Mac compatibility, plus integration with iOS and Android phones, MP3 players and tablets, take robot command and control to a whole new level.
LEGO Themes (Ages 5+)
One of the most popular themes of all time, LEGO CITY allows young builders to build and role play with the everyday heroes they know and love. Along with three new sets in the Transportation theme ($19.99 each), there is a Starter Set ($29.99) featuring a fire truck, ambulance, police motorcycle and corresponding minifigures. Fire and Police themesare both back with new models ($6.99-$99.99) and in August, builders can build and explore adventure with sets from the Cargo Airport ($19.99-$99.99) and Coast Guard ($6.99-$79.99).
Following one of the most successful launches in the company's global history, LEGO Friends furthers the story of five girls who live, work and play in Heartlake City. A new Collectible Animals series ($4.99 each) provides a trial building opportunity to construct a small habitat for each pet. A series of sets such as Stephanie's Soccer Practice ($9.99) and Emma's Karate Class ($9.99) let builders create and explore extracurricular activities and hobbies. Launching in time for back to school, children can build Heartlake High ($49.99), featuring classroom, art and music room, cafeteria and lockers. The Dolphin Cruiser ($69.99) yacht opens to reveal a luxury home inside and includes recreational sports equipment.
LEGO Legends of CHIMA™ is a new original property that combines the fun of building with role play, social competitive play and digital and video game play. Builders compete via heroic animal characters, such as a lion, gorilla or crocodile, to obtain the power of CHI. The collection includes new Speedorz™ challenges, featuring a flywheel vehicle, ripcord launcher and buildable obstacles and stunts, in sets such as the CHI Waterfall ($14.99) and Ice Tower ($14.99) for action-packed competitive play. There are also classic building sets like Cragger's Command Ship ($69.99) and The Lion CHI Temple ($119.99), six Buildable Action Figures ($14.99 each) and a new LEGO Legends of CHIMAboard game ($19.99) which together create the entire fantasy play world of CHIMA. Digital games and an original television series will launch later in the year.
LEGO Galaxy Squad, a new space fantasy theme, allows builders 8 and up to role play as the hero team saves the galaxy from a swarm of alien insects. Each of the 10 models in the collection ($11.99-99.99) offers a split feature function, turning every large model into two separate vehicles with ease. The 25th anniversary of LEGO Castle is marked by five new sets, including Gold Getaway ($19.99) and King's Castle ($99.99), to build a classic kingdom of knights in shining armor, dragons and treasure for builders ages 5 and up. LEGO NINJAGO™, one of the most popular LEGO properties ever introduced centered on the story of four young Ninjas mastering the art of Spinjitzu, enters its third year with six new sets ($9.99-$69.99) that introduce the Gold Ninja. Fans of all ages will want to collect 48 never-before-seen LEGO Minifigures ($2.99 each) via three new series releasing throughout the year.
Licensed Building Fun (Ages 2+)
Action-packed adventures come to life in brick form with LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™. Young fans can build Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael in a series of six sets ($12.99-$59.99) and recreate action-packed scenes from the hit Nickelodeon CG-animated television series.
Launching in April, five LEGO The Lone Ranger™building sets inspired by the scenes and characters from the Walt Disney Pictures film premiering this July feature the masked hero, his horse, Silver, and companion, Tonto, in sets such as Stagecoach Escape ($29.99) and Constitution Train Chase ($99.99), for hours of building and role play fun.
LEGO DC UNIVERSE Super Heroes recreates famous comic heroes and villains. Available now, a collection of new BATMAN™ sets includes The Bat vs. Bane™ Tumbler Chase ($39.99). Three sets tied to the summer feature film, Man of Steel, will launch in May.
Two LEGO MARVEL Super Heroes sets are now available that feature Spider-Man™, including the Daily Bugle Showdown ($49.99). Three Iron Man 3 sets will launch in March, inspired by the forthcoming summer feature film.
Two epic themes first introduced to the LEGO world last year continue with a new collection of building sets based on The Lord of the Rings™and The Hobbit™characters and scenes. Four kits ($12.99-$99.99) based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy will launch in June. Details of building sets tied to The Hobbit: The DESOLATION OF SMAUG™ will be revealed later this year.
Perennially popular LEGO Star Wars™, inspired by the Star Wars film saga and the animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, features new favorites such as the Battle of Hoth™ ($49.99) and Rancor™ Pit ($59.99) available now, and AT-TE™ ($89.99) and Jabba's Sail Barge™ ($119.99) coming in August.
Buildable Action Figures (Ages 6+)
The LEGO HERO FACTORY is where heroes are designed, equipped and built to accomplish any mission that beams in from across the universe. Children can build articulated action figures ($9.99-$34.99) that coincide with an online game and a free mobile app that, in 2013, tell the story of a devious Brain Attack.
LEGO Games (Ages 6+)
Bringing families together through building and gaming fun,the LEGO Games collection of board games adds a family game, Story Mixer ($29.99), that encourages hours of family fun through silly storytelling inspired by mini LEGO creations. A LEGO Legends of CHIMA game allows children to build and play with the property in a gaming format. Two new licensed games include BATMAN ($29.99) and The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of Helm's Deep ($34.99) allowing fans of all ages to compete as their favorite characters from both iconic properties.
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Stopped in KMart this afternoon and found some Series 9 on an end cap display. It had already been picked over a little bit by the looks of it but I spent a couple minutes going through them. Pulled two Alien Avenger figures and a Battle Mech. So, that was a good start. Only need about 10 more of the alien and a couple more of the Mechs, plus the other figures that I want out of this series.
I probably would have gone through them a little more but it just feels wierd, as an adult, standing in the toy aisle of KMart feeling up bagged figures.
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Since I'm a man of little to no shame, as Eric is well aware, I decided to bag fondle in the toy aisle and get the Roman Senator/Cesar and Jekyl/Hyde guy.
Best way to find either is for Hyde I found the glass first... the hat kept getting hung up on the body parts. For the Roman, the flat script is all you have to go off of really. The hair's fairly non-descript and the rest is just his body, so feel for that flat plate script he has.
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I randomly had Hyde sent to me when I ordered the Minecraft set (threw in a minifig to bump the total price above $35 so I could get the free police chopper). I'm waiting for the "Big 3" to actually put out some series 9 so I can get the Chicken Man!
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I keep finding him so if you want one LMK.
I just put one out on the shelves tonight actually.
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Thanks Jesse, but I'll hold off on that offer, for now at least. The new series has only hit one local store so far, so I'm waiting for them to get a little more widespread so I can feel them up (giggety).
I lucked out and saw a fresh case at TRU the other day during their BOGO and ended up with the Judge, 2 Alien Mechs, the Mermaid, Roller Derby Girl, and a third Cyclops. Most by feel, some by random grab. Just gotta wait for Wal-Mart to pick these up since Targets here haven't carried any Minifigs since Series 5.
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I'm gonna maybe go for the Judge but at the moment I'm pretty content on what I have I think with this series. Need some old ones and dread the thought of what they may cost me. :(