[Merged] [Fun] OFFICIAL LEGO THREAD - New TRU and other general things

[robskot]

Hey there...I tend to post quite a few LEGO related deals, so I figured I would get in on the "OFFICIAL THREAD" band wagon and will just keep updating when/if I get something new. And if it doesn't take off, oh well.

Anyway...

tru 3172



LEGO BUY/SELL/TRADE THREAD HERE (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/official-lego-bst-thread-series-minifigs-sets-etc-1001501/)

[crxmugen]

oops, TRU only, when I see "official lego" I thought their official website
waiting for a price drop on millennium falcon..............................

[gottagetta]

Thanks OP. My son is really into Lego Star Wars right now. But I was at my local TRU las week and they didn't even have any in stock. I wonder if they will be getting any more stock for this sale.

[dscott01]

sorry for the ignorance but what is TRU?

[the_fm]

sorry for the ignorance but what is TRU?

Toys R Us

too bad they don't have the Halo Wars series on sale :(

[xamlooc]

Toys R Us

too bad they don't have the Halo Wars series on sale :(

Halo Wars is Megablocks, not LEGO ><

[robskot]

oops, TRU only, when I see "official lego" I thought their official website
waiting for a price drop on millennium falcon..............................

Ya....I am really wishing I had grabbed it when it only $500 bucks last year...

[pmeth]

Can I just say I am not a big fan of the "Official Thread" thing. I prefer to look at the hot deals page, sorted by start time (latest at the top) so I can see the deals as soon as they get posted. If people just keep adding to one thread, it first of all becomes very time consuming to go through and secondly I would never see it because the start time is way in the past.

If you must have an official thread where you ask/answer questions etc., it should be in the shopping discussion forum, not hot deals.

[golden]

Depends on the location, some TRU don't even have more than a few Star Wars Lego sets.

[lemon]

can i just say i am not a big fan of the "official thread" thing. I prefer to look at the hot deals page, sorted by start time (latest at the top) so i can see the deals as soon as they get posted. If people just keep adding to one thread, it first of all becomes very time consuming to go through and secondly i would never see it because the start time is way in the past.

If you must have an official thread where you ask/answer questions etc., it should be in the shopping discussion forum, not hot deals.

+1

[npoon]

+1
like the staples coupon thread.....

[DIODIO]

Halo Wars is Megablocks, not LEGO ><

I think he knows, what he meant is why tehy don't put other brand(s) on sale! :lol:

[mikalh78]

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3092047

good deal?

[dafrog]

Depends on the location, some TRU don't even have more than a few Star Wars Lego sets.

i was at the TRU at yonge and hwy. 7, they have a lot of stock for Lego. there were lots of variety of Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Miners, Toy Story.

[lemon]

It'd be a good deal if you could do the BOGO 1/2 off. Get one for $500 and another for $250. Resell the 2nd and recoup some of your investment from the 1st. Hmm.

The Falcon is available online only, so the question is if the BOGO deal good strictly in-store only...

[mikalh78]

my bad its toyrsrus.COM not .ca....

[fourtwenty]

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3092047

good deal?

That's the US site. Notice the US Flag up near the top on the left side...If it was possible to get the falcon for $500CDN, that would awesome!

[hyperpork]

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3092047

good deal?

That's in Toys'r'us US, they don't have this on the Canadian web-site.

[lemon]

Damn. I was excited for a moment there.

[U4IA]

Was at our TRU last week and they had only 1 Indiana jones set left... Hopefully they restock.

[aylai]

What time does the online sale start?

[the_fm]

Halo Wars is Megablocks, not LEGO ><


I think he knows, what he meant is why tehy don't put other brand(s) on sale! :lol:

what diodio said :cheesygri

[hellracer]

But the Falcon is not available on the ".ca"

But the BOGO deal is canadian or US?

[anton204]

Hmm tempted to pick some Star Wars sets up.


too bad they don't have the Halo Wars series on sale :(

I wish Lego had made the Halo Wars sets instead. I find Mega Bloks to be very poor quality.

[ssiu]

No Millennium Falcon, but toysrus.ca does have the big $500 Death Star (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932796&cp=2567287.3590462.3590587.3590587&parentPage=family), as well as the $350 dropship+walker and $200 Tantive IV blockade runner. All those are not normally found in stores.

(Anyone in the GTA seriously interested in a Death Star? Please PM me.)

[Shaf]

I used to love lego when I was kid... What a good set to get my little girls to start on (3 yo and 5yo)?

Thanks!

[Pyrolistical]

If 10179 goes for 50% off I'd buy that

[MrDisco]

I used to love lego when I was kid... What a good set to get my little girls to start on (3 yo and 5yo)?


any set from here
http://duplo.lego.com/en-us/products/default.aspx
or
http://belville.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx
or
http://creative.lego.com/en-us/products/portal.aspx

just verify the age ratings on the box prior to purchase for the last two sets

[mabba18]

No Millennium Falcon, but toysrus.ca does have the big $500 Death Star (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932796&cp=2567287.3590462.3590587.3590587&parentPage=family), as well as the $350 dropship+walker and $200 Tantive IV blockade runner. All those are not normally found in stores.

(Anyone in the GTA seriously interested in a Death Star? Please PM me.)

I'm gonna ask too, anybody in Ottawa want to split a double Death Star order?

Also, they used to have the Motorized AT-AT, anybody know if it would still be found in store?

[Sabr1y0]

If anyone from Quebec City Area wants to split the Death Star and the Tantive IV with me, just PM me!!

[gobbledygoo]

No Millennium Falcon, but toysrus.ca does have the big $500 Death Star (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932796&cp=2567287.3590462.3590587.3590587&parentPage=family), as well as the $350 dropship+walker and $200 Tantive IV blockade runner. All those are not normally found in stores.

(Anyone in the GTA seriously interested in a Death Star? Please PM me.)

I bought the Death Star when it first came out (was lucky to be traveling in the US and got it for $300USD).... missed the Millennium Falcon when it was on sale at Target on a Black Friday couple years back.

Love these sets! Thanks for posting! :cheesygri

*EDIT*
What I got is different than what's available now:
Lego Star Wars Death Star II #10143 (http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10143)

[robskot]

I used to love lego when I was kid... What a good set to get my little girls to start on (3 yo and 5yo)?

Thanks!

I think the TOY STORY sets that were just released would be good ones...or there is also some sort of princess sets too.


Sorry to all those i might have confused in regards to the UCS Falcon being only $500...what I was refering to was in May, both the US and Canada Lego sites had it on sale for 25% off....which was a great deal...this LINK (http://www.fbtb.net/page/20/) refers (see towards bottom of the page)...

And ya, anyone in Calgary area wanna go in on the Death Star?

[anton204]

I think the TOY STORY sets that were just released would be good ones...or there is also some sort of princess sets too.


Sorry to all those i might have confused in regards to the UCS Falcon being only $500...what I was refering to was in May, both the US and Canada Lego sites had it on sale for 25% off....which was a great deal...this LINK (http://www.fbtb.net/page/20/) refers (see towards bottom of the page)...

And ya, anyone in Calgary area wanna go in on the Death Star?

So far the Disney sets announced are suitable for 6-12.

Disney Lineup so far is
- Toy Story
- Mickey Mouse
- Prince of Persia

No Disney Duplo (suitable for 2-5) sets are announced yet but there will most likely be soon since Lego wants to compete against Megabloks for that age group.

[mabba18]

I bought the Death Star when it first came out (was lucky to be traveling in the US and got it for $300USD).... missed the Millennium Falcon when it was on sale at Target on a Black Friday couple years back.

Love these sets! Thanks for posting! :cheesygri

*EDIT*
What I got is different than what's available now:
Lego Star Wars Death Star II #10143 (http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10143)

I also picked that one up in the States (but for $200US :cheesygri), and I'm in the middle of putting it together right now.

I looks awesome, and the Death Star that is available now will make a great compliment to it.

[robskot]

So I wAs just at a TRU here a little bit ago...they have restocked since I was there on Monday. They had most of the new sets, but 2 I was intersted in, the new arc170 and luke's landspeeder, were nowhere to be seen. Lots of the battle packs though.

[ssiu]

I think Luke's Landspeeder may be a Walmart exclusive (and Toys-R-Us gets the Republic Swamp Speeder as exclusive). It said "Special Edition" on the Landspeeder box when I saw it at Walmart.

I also remember seeing ARC-170 at a Walmart, but I don't think that is exclusive.

[moopoo]

Don't forget the Swiss Chalet deal, buy a kid's meal and receiver $10 off $40 or more purchase gift card at TRU. You can stack the coupons but you must buy in $40 increments. Instore only promotion. Check out the Swiss Chalet site for details.

[jshebib]

available on line now... picked up a couple different sets including death star :twisted:

[cko64]

available on line now... picked up a couple different sets including death star :twisted:
You are ok paying for shipping? or there is a way to waive the shipping fee?

[cko64]

Who wants to split the death Star with me in Calgary?

Merchandise Subtotal: $749.98
Estimated Shipping and Handling Subtotal: $25.90
Goods and Services Tax (GST): $38.79
Estimated Total: $814.67 /2 = $407.34

[chriswpg]

Thanks OP! just ordered a couple sets, including the Death star!! So excited!!

[lemon]

The Death Star isn't there anymore. It's like an X-Wing came and blew it up. Arghh. I was really looking forward to getting one...

[lemon]

Woohoo! The Death Star still shows up in the search results under "death star". Although it shows at backordered. Still got my order in. Very excited.

[hellracer]

I got the Tantive IV + Venator for 333$ shipped and tx in. The shipping charge are very reasonable BTW.

Death star still very interesting but the real deal is when you buy 2....

[golden]

Where do you guys put these huge Lego set once built? Do you display or take them apart? I found the Lego are hard to dust as I have one big AT-ST.

[lemon]

I bought 2. Figured I'd hold onto the other one and sell it on eBay some day.

[hellracer]

Popular models usually sell for double of the original price after 2-3 years,

[robskot]

Where do you guys put these huge Lego set once built? Do you display or take them apart? I found the Lego are hard to dust as I have one big AT-ST.

canned air...same you use for cleaning keyboards...

[hellracer]

For washing lego you may use the dishwasher without soap at low temperature. make a test before...

[mabba18]

For washing lego you may use the dishwasher without soap at low temperature. make a test before...

I've done it in a mesh bag in the tub. Luke warm water and just a touch of dish soap.

Just be very careful with painted pieces stickers, and electronic parts.

Surprisingly my Lego models collect the least amount of dust of all things in my home.

P.S.

Still looking for somebody in Ottawa to split a Death Star order, or even somebody who wants to head to the store and split some larger sets.

[lemon]

I noticed they have the motorized AT-AT as well. It doesn't show in any of the search results, but when you select the X-Wing it shows as a related item. You can't even click it, but you can add it to your cart.

[robskot]

And I have just learned...WALMART WILL PRICE MATCH THIS!!!! Just got my Luke's Speeder matched.

[robskot]

Also, to PM walmart, you have to have a copy of the TRU flyer with you...they will not go online to check.

[batman713]

Oh man these SW models bring back so many memories. I got an ultimate collectors series Tie Interceptor back in the day. It was my defining achievement :lol: The things all dusty now sitting on the top of a wardrobe though >:(

[ssiu]

Tantive IV is sold out! :cry:

[ssiu]

I noticed they have the motorized AT-AT as well. It doesn't show in any of the search results, but when you select the X-Wing it shows as a related item. You can't even click it, but you can add it to your cart.

Thank you for the tip! I wonder if it is

they really have the item for sale; it is "hidden" due to a "glitch", OR
they don't actually have the item for sale; it mistakenly shows up in this indirect way due to a "glitch"


Guess the only way to know is to order it :-0

[lemon]

Thank you for the tip! I wonder if it is

they really have the item for sale; it is "hidden" due to a "glitch", OR
they don't actually have the item for sale; it mistakenly shows up in this indirect way due to a "glitch"


Guess the only way to know is to order it :-0

I ordered it and got a shipment confirmation.

[mabba18]

Thank you for the tip! I wonder if it is

they really have the item for sale; it is "hidden" due to a "glitch", OR
they don't actually have the item for sale; it mistakenly shows up in this indirect way due to a "glitch"


Guess the only way to know is to order it :-0

The page for it works now (I just searched "AT" and it came up):

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3036338

But is "temporarily unavailable" now >:(

Anyway, I'll be going to St Laurent this afternoon to check out what they have. If anybody wants to meet to split a larger set, or would want me to grab something for them, PM me.

[MrDisco]

damn i waited too long. i wanted that Tantive.

[ssiu]

damn i waited too long. i wanted that Tantive.

Tantive IV is now shown as backordered (but can be purchased), whereas Death Star is now sold out!

[rfd_112233]

http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=852719

3 Figures, some accessories and 3 magnet bricks... not bad. Regular $19.99.

Shipping for 1 hurts the deal ($5.99), but if you order other stuff or multiple of these for gifts, then it's not too bad

[ssiu]

Mentioned in another RFD thread here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/where-buy-lego-mindstorms-nxt-2-0-a-773185/): costco.ca sells the Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10329803&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|20428|20402&N=4009668&Mo=6&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=20402&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav=) for $299.99 (MSRP is $349.99)

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(Anyone in the GTA seriously interested in a Death Star? Please PM me.)

Again, anyone in GTA got 2 Death Stars willing to split the order with me? Please PM me.

[robskot]

Was at CrossIron Mills in Calgary today...looks like they got restocked...had a lot of new sets, but still no ARCs.

[MrDisco]

Tantive IV is now shown as backordered (but can be purchased), whereas Death Star is now sold out!

yeah i got the TIV as soon as i saw it go to backorder (actually my order shipped yesterday), but now the Death Star is oos :( I can't win.

edit: holy crap TrU.ca got a bunch of new sets. the medieval village, imperial ship...taj mahal. woo!

[robskot]

So, more TRU deals...starting Feb 19/10, 25% off all Castle and Pirates sets...also they have 30% off all the $12.99 and $14.99 BIONICLE cans...

There is also a free $10 TRU GIFT CARD with purchase of any 2 LEGO branded video games.

And they have the various lego branded accessory items on sale too...including the LEGO clock radio, Bionicle Digital Camera, LEGO Walkie Talkie...

[Hodge]

So, more TRU deals...starting Feb 19/10, 25% off all Castle and Pirates sets...also they have 30% off all the $12.99 and $14.99 BIONICLE cans...

There is also a free $10 TRU GIFT CARD with purchase of any 2 LEGO branded video games.

And they have the various lego branded accessory items on sale too...including the LEGO clock radio, Bionicle Digital Camera, LEGO Walkie Talkie...

Picked up the Medieval Village & the Imperial Sailing Ship - great discount on these larger sets! My son will be thrilled (and hey, so am I!)

[ssiu]

Is the Medieval Village available in-store now (in GTA)? I have 2 "FUN Card" from Swiss Chalet I can use, but they cannot be used for online purchase. (Plus it is backordered online.)

P.S. Since it is free shipping, I can get full refund if I order online and change my mind later, correct?

[robskot]

So, I have come across 2 clearance sets....Bionicle 8943...was regular $60, but Walmart in Airdrie has it for $30...and a lot of it.

Also, saw the Technic set 8063 Tractor/trailer set for $94.98, regular $129.99...this was at TRU in CrossIron Mills. This set has 1100 prices...not a bad looking set. Again, a lot of this one in stock.

[Canada_7]

Is the Medieval Village available in-store now (in GTA)? I have 2 "FUN Card" from Swiss Chalet I can use, but they cannot be used for online purchase. (Plus it is backordered online.)

P.S. Since it is free shipping, I can get full refund if I order online and change my mind later, correct?

Bump...anyone able to find Medieval Village in stock anywhere in GTA (preferably Markham/Richmond Hill/Scarborough)?

[robskot]

First...S@H has 2 of the STAR WARS Minifig sets on sale for $12.98...one of them is the Battle Damage Vader set and the other is the Darth Maul.

S@H LINK (http://shop.lego.com/SalesAndDeals/)


ALSO, TRU has BUY 2 OR MORE and get 25% off on all SPACE POLICE, CITY and CREATOR...

There are some neat sets in the Creator line.

[j3tang]

Is the Medieval Village available in-store now (in GTA)? I have 2 "FUN Card" from Swiss Chalet I can use, but they cannot be used for online purchase. (Plus it is backordered online.)

P.S. Since it is free shipping, I can get full refund if I order online and change my mind later, correct?

yes, you can get it refunded (a) in store or (b) online.

If it is an online only item, they will not have the item in the system in store to do the return. If they sell it in store, they obviously have it in their computer system and the return will be no problem.

If your only option is to return it through their online system, then they will ask you why the refund. If you have a legitimate reason (damage, wrong item, etc.) they will provide you with a shipping label to ship it back (or they can come pick it up from your house). If you just say to them you've changed your mind and don't want it anymore, they'll tell you it's not a legitimate reason and you will have to send it back at your own cost.

[robskot]

Was again at the Airdrie WM today...they had the Pirate Ship, Blackbeards Bounty #6243 on for $80...regular $120.

LINK TO LEGO's PAGE (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=6243&cn=554&d=70)

[Hodge]

Was again at the Airdrie WM today...they had the Pirate Ship, Blackbeards Bounty #6243 on for $80...regular $120.

LINK TO LEGO's PAGE (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=6243&cn=554&d=70)

Thanks - nothing at the WM in Burlington unfortunately. Anyone in the GTA see any of these?

[DIODIO]

Thanks - nothing at the WM in Burlington unfortunately. Anyone in the GTA see any of these?

+1
Seems to me they are pretty much OOS everywhere! :lol:

[Canada_7]

Was again at the Airdrie WM today...they had the Pirate Ship, Blackbeards Bounty #6243 on for $80...regular $120.

LINK TO LEGO's PAGE (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=6243&cn=554&d=70)

This was on a while back (like back in January I think, picked one up back then). I remember someone posted this deal either as a separate thread or in this one. That's probably a leftover that no one has picked up yet.

[robskot]

This was on a while back (like back in January I think, picked one up back then). I remember someone posted this deal either as a separate thread or in this one. That's probably a leftover that no one has picked up yet.

Actually, there were at least 5 sitting on the self...

[Canada_7]

Actually, there were at least 5 sitting on the self...

Odd then. I got it for that price when someone made the thread that it was on clearance back in January. I'll try to look for the thread.

EDIT: I bought mine after seeing it reported in this thread--> http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/walmart-lego-pirate-ship-80-construction-also-sales-846885/

[vistaliving]

The keyrings are cheaper online than at the Lego store. Got my Bobafett for $9.99USD. It's $5.99 online but I guess there's shipping involved.

[ssiu]

The keyrings are cheaper online than at the Lego store. Got my Bobafett for $9.99USD. It's $5.99 online but I guess there's shipping involved.

Hi: Which lego store are you referring to? (AFAIK there are no official lego stores in Canada. For unofficial lego stores around GTA, I know of 'Lasting Toys' in Mississauga, and another store in Waterloo (St. Jacobs Market).)

[lemon]

Did any one else have their Death Star order canceled. I got an email today canceling my order and I'm pretty angry about it. I ordered it while it was stil "in stock". Spent about $1500 on star wars Lego only to have them pull this. Not happy.

[vistaliving]

Hi: Which lego store are you referring to? (AFAIK there are no official lego stores in Canada. For unofficial lego stores around GTA, I know of 'Lasting Toys' in Mississauga, and another store in Waterloo (St. Jacobs Market).)

King of Prussia, PA

[Hodge]

Did any one else have their Death Star order canceled. I got an email today canceling my order and I'm pretty angry about it. I ordered it while it was stil "in stock". Spent about $1500 on star wars Lego only to have them pull this. Not happy.

Wow, that really sucks... did they give you any reason?

[MrDisco]

I just picked up the blackbeard pirate ship on clearance for $80 as mentioned previously in this thread. if anyone needs one there is one set left at the walmart in Woodbridge (sadly it's shelf worn - i saw a tear on one of the flaps).

keep those lego deals comings. i still need the medieval town and the imperial boat (not to mention echo base, the endor base exclusive, and the big sets like the death star).

[Hodge]

Has anyone who order the Medieval Village or the Imperial Flagship received theirs yet? My order status is still backorder for both.

[lemon]

Wow, that really sucks... did they give you any reason?

They just said that it was now out of stock. Which is bull considering it was in stock when I ordered it. I'm curious if anybody else out there got their Death Star orders placed or were they also canceled?

[ans2]

Has anyone who order the Medieval Village or the Imperial Flagship received theirs yet? My order status is still backorder for both.

I received Medieval Village yesterday in Cagary. Imperial Flagship is still on back order.

[Hodge]

I received Medieval Village yesterday in Cagary. Imperial Flagship is still on back order.

Glad you got it!

On my order status, it shows:

LEGO Pirates Imperial Flag Ship
Item(s) on hold until release date: 02 / 19 / 10

LEGO Castle - Medieval Market Village
Special Order: Awaiting inventory

Now, that release date has long since passed... weird...

[ssiu]

My Medieval Village is also backordered ("Special Order: Awaiting inventory")

[robskot]

Haven't seen much for TRU or any clearance lately, but this isn't bad....

Lego S@H has put the Taj Mahal, #10189 on for $350 ($50 off).

HUGE set - 5922 Pieces!

http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10189

[golden]

Maybe a bit OT, but what do you do with the built LEGO sets? They're mostly huge and takes up a lot of space. I sometimes wanna buy but no place to put them. I put one Star Wars X wing LEGO in a glass cabinet, but that's about it, as my other AT-ST is so huge that it wouldn't even fit in the cabinet.

[the one]

Haven't seen much for TRU or any clearance lately, but this isn't bad....

Lego S@H has put the Taj Mahal, #10189 on for $350 ($50 off).

HUGE set - 5922 Pieces!

http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10189

This looks great! Are there any duties/additional charges when shipped from the site to your door?

[mabba18]

Haven't seen much for TRU or any clearance lately, but this isn't bad....

Lego S@H has put the Taj Mahal, #10189 on for $350 ($50 off).

HUGE set - 5922 Pieces!

http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=10189

Change to USD and it's 249.99. Fuuuuuuuu....

Lego, wake up, the dollar is near par, and has basically been over 80¢ for 5 years. It's not 60¢ anymore, and hopefully never will be again.

[robskot]

This looks great! Are there any duties/additional charges when shipped from the site to your door?

No Duties...shipped from within Canada...


Change to USD and it's 249.99. Fuuuuuuuu....

Lego, wake up, the dollar is near par, and has basically been over 80¢ for 5 years. It's not 60¢ anymore, and hopefully never will be again.

There was this same prob last time we came to par....that's how come Walmart Canada and Lego had a falling out, to the point Walmart stopped selling lego here for a 6 months....

This is why I tend to try to order from BN.com...but sadly, they don't carry all Lego product.

[Canada_7]

No Duties...shipped from within Canada...



There was this same prob last time we came to par....that's how come Walmart Canada and Lego had a falling out, to the point Walmart stopped selling lego here for a 6 months....

This is why I tend to try to order from BN.com...but sadly, they don't carry all Lego product.

I heard about Walmart not selling Lego for a few months, but what exactly was the whole thing about? What's BN.com by the way?

[robskot]

I heard about Walmart not selling Lego for a few months, but what exactly was the whole thing about? What's BN.com by the way?

walmart wanted Legos prices to be on par with USD pricing, as they were trying to do with everything else in the store. Lego refused, walmart stopped selling Lego...Lego came back begging, is the best way to put it. It was only walmart Canada that stopped selling.

BN is barnes and noble... Big us book store. I have order Lego from them a lot!!! The are US pricing, even for CANADIAN orders, they constantly have 10, 15 and 20 % off coupon codes, VERY VERY resonable shipping rates, and they actually ship to Canada from with ONT, so no duties, etc.

Only / things with them...$25 yearly membership, but that's been more than worth it for me...and right now their selection is slim...they tend to be a couple months behind on new releases. But their pricing always makes it worth waiting.

[moopoo]

If you live near the border, just have it shipped to a parcel service in the US and drive down to pick it up. $249 US is probably no more than $255 CDN after exchange and pay the tax and away you go. Still cheaper than $349 CDN+tax.

According to BrickLink last 6 months sales average, parting out #10189 gives you a value of ~$640 US! Not bad for $249 US.

[MrDisco]

Sears has 15% off reg priced toys (Lego) and you get an additional 10-50% off scratch card. I picked up 2 sets of the snow trooper army (#8084). Sadly the sears near me has a pathetic selection.

[MrDisco]

they actually ship to Canada from with ONT, so no duties, etc.

Only / things with them...$25 yearly membership.

2 small points for those not familiar with bn. You do pay the gst on orders and the membership fee is not required. You pay the reg price on goods - members get a small discount on goods.

Bn also can earn you cashback from the likes of gcr.

[Canada_7]

Sears has 15% off reg priced toys (Lego) and you get an additional 10-50% off scratch card. I picked up 2 sets of the snow trooper army (#8084). Sadly the sears near me has a pathetic selection.

First took a look at Markville location and then the STC location. Same offer, not too bad of a selection at both, but nothing great. Though at Markville, I found one set of the Lego Technic Fire Truck (set #8289 (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8289-1)) unmarked with no price. Took it to the counter to get a price check, found that it was on clearance for $20. Ended up paying $22 and something cents for it :) .

At the STC location, nothing in particular for clearance and didn't wanna try my luck too much with the scratch and save (This was the only one that I was wanting there (http://powerfunctions.lego.com/en-US/Products/technic/8292.aspx), was selling for $80) plus I was already pretty happy with the fire truck earlier so I just ended up getting a pair of Levi's (which btw was 35% off, some other styles of Levi's are also 40% off; also got 10% off with the scratch and save too).

[robskot]

Just got the new flyer.

ALL Technic, Atlantis and Miner sets are 20% off.

Also, get a free CHROMED Lego Star Wars Stormtrooper with any purchase of $30 or more of Lego Star Wars product. They've been selling these on S@H for about a year for $15. (LIMITED QUANTITIES)

Technic is a good deal!

[4got10]

Anyone seen the Tie Defender on sale? I want to get it but my wife will kill me if I come home with a lego set for myself but I might be able to use, but it was on sale hun excuse if I can find it on sale.

[j3tang]

Just got the new flyer.

ALL Technic, Atlantis and Miner sets are 20% off.

Also, get a free CHROMED Lego Star Wars Stormtrooper with any purchase of $30 or more of Lego Star Wars product. They've been selling these on S@H for about a year for $15. (LIMITED QUANTITIES)

Technic is a good deal!

Any idea which store stocks the 8293 Power Functions motor set?
It used to be at Markville until maybe a week or so ago.

Also, since the box on it doesn't say "Technic", TRU may not give 20% on it. I was thinking of bringing a printout from Lego's website showing that the Power Functions set falls under the Technic theme.

[gheart008]

Hey there...I tend to post quite a few LEGO related deals, so I figured I would get in on the "OFFICIAL THREAD" band wagon and will just keep updating when/if I get something new. And if it doesn't take off, oh well.

Anyway...

SEE PAGES 6 and 7 FOR CURRENT DEALS/CLEARANCE

You should really put the post # and not the pages since not everyone's pages will match. For instance, I have my settings set to 40 posts per page, so I only have up to page 3...

[redjl]

Anyone seen the Tie Defender on sale? I want to get it but my wife will kill me if I come home with a lego set for myself but I might be able to use, but it was on sale hun excuse if I can find it on sale.


Have not seen in Canada, but paid almost $20 less in the states, than the SRP is in Canada. It is an ok set. Not a lot of pieces for the price.

[canadiantj]

Buy one and get 50% off second. Don't know if the deal is any good but thought I would contribute.

Picture did not show any exceptions.

****** sorry, it's just for Ben 10, Bionicles and Atlantis sets **********

[alkaseltzer01]

I finally received my copy of Lego stars wars, a visual dictionary that I ordered back during Christmas. Awesome book.

[DIODIO]

Buy one and get 50% off second. Don't know if the deal is any good but thought I would contribute.

Picture did not show any exceptions.

They tend to do this every couple months, nothing special, basiclly it's 25% off when you buy 2! YET, most of their selections I've found were overpriced compare to WM/TRU, so by comparison you are really saving about 5-10% getting it there! Also when WM had their in store clearances(YMMV) on Legos, it make deals like this pretty crappy... :lol:

[Wrocky]

I finally received my copy of Lego stars wars, a visual dictionary that I ordered back during Christmas. Awesome book.

I ordered my copy back in November as a Christmas present for my son, from Amazon.ca and it finally came in about a month ago. I agree. Awesome book for any Star Wars Lego fan.

[mabba18]

I finally received my copy of Lego stars wars, a visual dictionary that I ordered back during Christmas. Awesome book.


I ordered my copy back in November as a Christmas present for my son, from Amazon.ca and it finally came in about a month ago. I agree. Awesome book for any Star Wars Lego fan.

Wow, I feel bad now because I got mine in time for Christmas. Wife says she ordered in Dec from Amazon.

It's an awsome book, one big shopping list really. :D

[robskot]

You should really put the post # and not the pages since not everyone's pages will match. For instance, I have my settings set to 40 posts per page, so I only have up to page 3...

Noted and changed....


Buy one and get 50% off second. Don't know if the deal is any good but thought I would contribute.

Picture did not show any exceptions.

****** sorry, it's just for Ben 10, Bionicles and Atlantis sets **********

Thanks C


I finally received my copy of Lego stars wars, a visual dictionary that I ordered back during Christmas. Awesome book.

I got lucky...my wife came across one with the Luke Ceremony figure just sitting in a store in early Oct and she snagged if for me.

[robskot]

Anyone seen the Tie Defender on sale? I want to get it but my wife will kill me if I come home with a lego set for myself but I might be able to use, but it was on sale hun excuse if I can find it on sale.

Here you go... bn.com just got them, and they are only $45 USD...as I stated a couple pages ago, I have used bn.com to ship to calgary quite a few times and they are great!

http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Toys-games/LEGO-Star-Wars/e/673419129046/?itm=4

[rogerscable]

Beside online ordering, anyone see any store around GTA have the "City Corner (7641)" in stock?

[Canada_7]

Dunno if it was just the Cedaebrae Mall TRU but in addition to the 20% off deal on selected stuff (which wasn't advertiserd btw if I remember correctly), they had a $10 off your next purchase thing if you buy $50 or more on lego.

[sweet]

Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary is available thru Scholastic books, so anyone with kids in school. Its there for $20

[ltbuyer]

Just a warning - the Visual Dictionary from scholastic, is quite often the "LIBRARY" edition, which is thinner/and does not have the exclusive mini-figure. Had quite a few people get trapped by that!! Same price, just not as good a book.

[Hodge]

Beside online ordering, anyone see any store around GTA have the "City Corner (7641)" in stock?

I was in the Oakville Toysrus yesterday and they didn't have any.

[robskot]

Just got the LD flyer that start's on Tuesday, they have all of their LEGO at 20% off.

This is ok, but their selection very much varies from store to store...kind of a crap shoot.

I know I am ordering from BN this week...just the best deal of all of them...plus they carry the ARCHITECTURE SERIES that I have been kind of interested in.

[kiiaal]

Was again at the Airdrie WM today...they had the Pirate Ship, Blackbeards Bounty #6243 on for $80...regular $120.

LINK TO LEGO's PAGE (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=6243&cn=554&d=70)


+1
Seems to me they are pretty much OOS everywhere! :lol:


I just picked up the blackbeard pirate ship on clearance for $80 as mentioned previously in this thread. if anyone needs one there is one set left at the walmart in Woodbridge (sadly it's shelf worn - i saw a tear on one of the flaps).

I finally managed to snag this ship at WM in Cambridge. If you can still find one, it's now marked down to $65. Great deal.

Go back to WM for price protection if you want to save the extra $15+tax.

[MrDisco]

i grabbed the chrome stormtrooper from TrU last weekend. Had to get the Hoth playset to meet the min. requirements. I wish they sold a bulk pack of these guys on their own :| (Maybe like 10 or so in a box)

the trooper itself comes in a simple sealed plastic baggie. very little fanfare.


I finally managed to snag this ship at WM in Cambridge. If you can still find one, it's now marked down to $65. Great deal.


wow that's a big drop! i'll have to swing by and see if the price has dropped near me as well.

[Hodge]

i grabbed the chrome stormtrooper from TrU last weekend. Had to get the Hoth playset to meet the min. requirements. I wish they sold a bulk pack of these guys on their own :| (Maybe like 10 or so in a box)

I picked up the X-Wing Special Edition last week (had my eye on it for while) and the cashier actually gave me 2 of the chrome stormtroopers. Sweet :)

[dingmah]

Here's some of the Lego selection @ London Drugs in South Edmonton Common. Unfortunately, every box of #8083 - Rebel Trooper™ Battle Pack was crushed on 1 corner.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4479928248_0bb6447cd4_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4479301297_71cc6ac254_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4479928490_f0889e85d0_b.jpg

[robskot]

Jeez. That's a way bigger selection than I've seen in calgary for a long time...I wonder if the stores were stocked for this sale...

Thanks for posting the pics

[appleb]

I picked up a Star Wars - Freeco speeder from Toys R Us ($34.99). The individual polybags for the chrome stormtroopers are shipped together in a bigger bag of 5... and the cashier handed me an opened polybag with 4 sealed chrome stormtroopers in it! I'm guessing she thought there was only one inside there. I was quite happy with that extra bonus.

The chrome stormtroopers look awesome btw.

[dingmah]

Got my free chrome stormtroopers today :cheesygri The checkout girl scanned my sets #8083 & #8084, and handed me my free stormtrooper. While she was waiting for the till to print, she looks over and asks me 'do you want another one?', and proceeds to throw another chrome stormtrooper in the bag :D Must be my lucky day!

Here's some pics of the minifig, complete with weapon & back printing! Now I'm not so sure if I should open it just yet...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4483583416_bef1f97081.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4483583920_0e41096ae5.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4482934889_db373c4b48.jpg

[robskot]

Got my free chrome stormtroopers today :cheesygri The checkout girl scanned my sets #8083 & #8084, and handed me my free stormtrooper. While she was waiting for the till to print, she looks over and asks me 'do you want another one?', and proceeds to throw another chrome stormtrooper in the bag :D Must be my lucky day!

Here's some pics of the minifig, complete with weapon & back printing! Now I'm not so sure if I should open it just yet...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4483583416_bef1f97081.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4483583920_0e41096ae5.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4482934889_db373c4b48.jpg

Ya, they are pretty slick looking...I got a few of them last summer...I opened 2 of them and put them with one of the CHROMED Vaders' and placed them in a shadow box. I will try and post a pic tomorrow....

[ssiu]

I actually paid $15 for one of them from legoshop (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=852737&cn=472&d=322) ... I am jealous of you guys who got multiple ones :o

P.S. Is the promotion still on for another week, or had it ended?

[chenwaa123]

Where can I find the Duplo Train in Canada? Seems like its only available in the U.S.

[sweet]

Well as long as we're asking....Where is a Lego Chess Set???

[ssiu]

Well as long as we're asking....Where is a Lego Chess Set???

I'm sure Lego had thought about it -- any Lego sets with 32 minifigures would cost minimum $200, and Lego figured there aren't enough Lego + chess fans to make it worthwhile.

[MrDisco]

I'm sure Lego had thought about it

uhh...

http://www.amazon.com/Lego-Castle-852293-GIANT-Chess/dp/B001I37RSQ
http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=G678

[Canada_7]

uhh...

http://www.amazon.com/Lego-Castle-852293-GIANT-Chess/dp/B001I37RSQ
http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=G678

The giant one looks awesome. Though it'll just be a display item in my home since I suck horribly at chess. Add that to the list of Lego sets I want to buy if I won the lottery (along with the HUGE version of the Millennium Falcon).

[ssiu]

uhh...

http://www.amazon.com/Lego-Castle-852293-GIANT-Chess/dp/B001I37RSQ
http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=G678

Oh WOW, awesome! Thanks for the correction :-0

[robskot]

The giant one looks awesome. Though it'll just be a display item in my home since I suck horribly at chess. Add that to the list of Lego sets I want to buy if I won the lottery (along with the HUGE version of the Millennium Falcon).

I am guessing/hoping they will put the UCS Falcon on for $500 again before the summer. I have nothing to base this prediction on other than S@H tends to do similar sales at the same time of year over and over.

[chump]

I'm sure Lego had thought about it -- any Lego sets with 32 minifigures would cost minimum $200, and Lego figured there aren't enough Lego + chess fans to make it worthwhile.

In my best Obiwan voice.... "is this the chess set you were looking for?"

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/09/22/lego-star-wars-a-new-hope-chess-set-by-brandon-griffith/

[FrogPrince]

Does anyone know the Canadian prices for the upcoming Harry Potter sets? I read somewhere that the new Hogwarts castle will be $175 CAD. I'm hoping thats not true.

[ltbuyer]

Well it's even higher than that - I bet the license fee was kinda high!!

4736 Dobby's Release 14.99
4737 Quidditch Lesson 24.99
4738 Hagrid's Hut 49.99
4840 The Burrows 79.99
4841 Hogwart's Express 109.99
4842 Hogwart's Castle 189.99

[mixtape]

Well it's even higher than that - I bet the license fee was kinda high!!

4736 Dobby's Release 14.99
4737 Quidditch Lesson 24.99
4738 Hagrid's Hut 49.99
4840 The Burrows 79.99
4841 Hogwart's Express 109.99
4842 Hogwart's Castle 189.99

Not surprised. Lego has always been one of the top expensive toys ever...I know cuz I'm a serious lego collector

[FrogPrince]

Well it's even higher than that - I bet the license fee was kinda high!!

4736 Dobby's Release 14.99
4737 Quidditch Lesson 24.99
4738 Hagrid's Hut 49.99
4840 The Burrows 79.99
4841 Hogwart's Express 109.99
4842 Hogwart's Castle 189.99

The other sets are priced as I expected but $189.99 for the Castle?? Even Star Wars sets top out at 149.99 for the biggest sets.

Whats your source?

[FrogPrince]

Not surprised. Lego has always been one of the top expensive toys ever...I know cuz I'm a serious lego collector

Yeah but $189.99? I've never seen a set that expensive (not counting LEGO exclusives). BTW, Im a serious LEGO collector too so I'd know.

[robskot]

The other sets are priced as I expected but $189.99 for the Castle?? Even Star Wars sets top out at 149.99 for the biggest sets.

Then you have yet to have seen all the SW sets...by far!

With the Harry Potter, it won't do as much with licencing as it will piece count/size...just like any other Lego.

EDIT...the Castle is 1290 pieces @ $190...which is on par, if this is in CAD $$. Example, the SW Tantive IV #10198 is 1408 peices and retails on S@H for $200 CAD.

[bluedragonz]

LegoShop.com 50% off star wars watches, keychains and single drum roller.

http://toysnbricks.com/blog/legoshop-50-off-sales-deals/

[robskot]

LegoShop.com 50% off star wars watches, keychains and single drum roller.

http://toysnbricks.com/blog/legoshop-50-off-sales-deals/

Noted, Thanks!

[ltbuyer]

Well all prices seem headed up - top StarWars price for the end of year releases is 159.99 now!

8098 - Clone Turbo Tank - 159.99

[FrogPrince]

Then you have yet to have seen all the SW sets...by far!


Actually I have seen them all. I know some of them can go up as far as $600 or more. But I'm talking about regular sets that you can get at any toy or department store with 4 digit set numbers, not LEGO eclusives, you ***

[ans2]

Actually I have seen them all. I know some of them can go up as far as $600 or more. But I'm talking about regular sets that you can get at any toy or department store with 4 digit set numbers, not LEGO eclusives, you ***

You are right that most retail stores like Walmart and Zellers will not carry $200 plus Lego sets. That is to be expected. It is hard to see their regular customers spending that kind of money on a single toy.

But I purchased several Star Wars Tantive (2001) sets at our local Toys R Us. I don't recall the exact price I paid but the suggested US retail price at the time was $200 US.

"Great White" (I think that is the store name) in the South Center Mall in Calgary carries several of the larger ($200 plus) sets. Lego refers to some of these sets as Hard to Find because the main stream retailers like Walmart and Zellers don't carry these sets. Check out Toys R Us.ca. They have the Fire Brigade as well as others.

[Hodge]

LegoShop.com 50% off star wars watches, keychains and single drum roller.

http://toysnbricks.com/blog/legoshop-50-off-sales-deals/

Thanks, was looking for the single drum roller to go on sale!

[Canada_7]

Does anyone know any US address service kinda thing where I can just get Lego to ship to that address so I can get it for $249 USD instead of paying that stupid Canadian price for the Taj Mahal. I'm giving it some thought as to getting it or not.

I'm not talking about those where you just pick it up by having to drive just over the border to pick it up in the US and back (since I don't live close enough to the border to make the driver worthwhile), but like they'll forward it to you, if such a thing exists.

[bluedragonz]

Does anyone know any US address service kinda thing where I can just get Lego to ship to that address so I can get it for $249 USD instead of paying that stupid Canadian price for the Taj Mahal. I'm giving it some thought as to getting it or not.

I'm not talking about those where you just pick it up by having to drive just over the border to pick it up in the US and back (since I don't live close enough to the border to make the driver worthwhile), but like they'll forward it to you, if such a thing exists.


MyUs
http://myus2.myus.com/Rates.aspx

Shipito
http://www.shipito.com/

Shipping rates are heavy and may be subject to customs and taxes which may not be worth it after all the hassle.

[robskot]

All $19.99 sets are 2 for $30....

Not bad, but don't really know what's out that at that price point right now...no SW anyway...

[Hodge]

Not very happy right now. Just got this from TRU:

We are reaching out to you today regarding your pre-order for the LEGO
Pirates Imperial Flag Ship and the LEGO Castle - Medieval Market
Village?. At this time, we do not anticipate receiving additional
inventory from our vendor. As a result, your order will be cancelled.
(Note: You will receive a separate email confirming the cancellation).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We would like to offer you the following, LEGO Star Wars - Dropship with
Walker with a $50 discount and free shipping, or free shipping off of
your next order. Please refer to your cancelled order when calling to
get the offer.

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

I know some people reporting getting the Medieval Village, but did anyone who ordered the Flagship get theirs? This really sucks, my son and I were really looking forward to these.

[ssiu]

I got the same canceling email for my order of Medieval Market Village. Not happy :mad: but don't know what other recourse I have ...

[FrogPrince]

Not very happy right now. Just got this from TRU:

We are reaching out to you today regarding your pre-order for the LEGO
Pirates Imperial Flag Ship and the LEGO Castle - Medieval Market
Village?. At this time, we do not anticipate receiving additional
inventory from our vendor. As a result, your order will be cancelled.
(Note: You will receive a separate email confirming the cancellation).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We would like to offer you the following, LEGO Star Wars - Dropship with
Walker with a $50 discount and free shipping, or free shipping off of
your next order. Please refer to your cancelled order when calling to
get the offer.

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

I know some people reporting getting the Medieval Village, but did anyone who ordered the Flagship get theirs? This really sucks, my son and I were really looking forward to these.
That suck! I was gonna order the MMV in a couple of months.... looks like Im SOL.

[moopoo]

Got the email as well. Was looking forward to getting those cows. :)

[mixtape]

Not very happy right now. Just got this from TRU:

We are reaching out to you today regarding your pre-order for the LEGO
Pirates Imperial Flag Ship and the LEGO Castle - Medieval Market
Village?. At this time, we do not anticipate receiving additional
inventory from our vendor. As a result, your order will be cancelled.
(Note: You will receive a separate email confirming the cancellation).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We would like to offer you the following, LEGO Star Wars - Dropship with
Walker with a $50 discount and free shipping, or free shipping off of
your next order. Please refer to your cancelled order when calling to
get the offer.

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

I know some people reporting getting the Medieval Village, but did anyone who ordered the Flagship get theirs? This really sucks, my son and I were really looking forward to these.


I got the exact same email for the Imperial Flagship that was advertised with the sale back in late Feb. It's sucks... it was such a sweet deal but it was officially cancelled. No way I was going to accept the $50 off dropship...that isn't even a deal and the set isn't even that nice. If you going to drop $329... you might as well just add save up and get the Lego Death Star or UFC Millenium Falcon.

[stony]

Toys R Us has some basic block sets on sale for 25% off this week (starting April 16). Good to start a collection I think:

Ultimate Lego Building Set NOW $29.97 reg. $39.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2874824
Pink Brick Box Large NOW $29.97 reg. $39.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3575015
Pink Brick Box NOW $14.97 reg. $19.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2984392
Road Construction Set NOW $23.97 reg. $31.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2984394

[sweet]

Toys R Us has some basic block sets on sale for 25% off this week (starting April 16). Good to start a collection I think:

Ultimate Lego Building Set NOW $29.97 reg. $39.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2874824
Pink Brick Box Large NOW $29.97 reg. $39.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3575015
Pink Brick Box NOW $14.97 reg. $19.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2984392
Road Construction Set NOW $23.97 reg. $31.99 http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2984394

Damm -- ordered Ultimate set from Amazon USA for same price roughly,and the road construction set for 20.

Couldn't find Ultimate set anywhere in CAN

[phnxgold]

I was just at Wal-mart and I picked up the 7632 City Crawler Crane for $10 and the 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty for $30. I had a Crawler Crane from when it was on for $50 but I could not pass-up getting one for $10.

[Canada_7]

I was just at Wal-mart and I picked up the 7632 City Crawler Crane for $10 and the 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty for $30. I had a Crawler Crane from when it was on for $50 but I could not pass-up getting one for $10.

WTF? It's $10 now??? Which Walmart is this??

[phnxgold]

WTF? It's $10 now??? Which Walmart is this??

I grabbed the only one I saw at the Ajax location.

There were 2 other pirate ships left though...

[Canada_7]

I grabbed the only one I saw at the Ajax location.

There were 2 other pirate ships left though...

Well...your location really threw me off your trail I suppose. Ajax? Way too out of the way for me.

[spoon3168]

I was just at Wal-mart and I picked up the 7632 City Crawler Crane for $10 and the 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty for $30. I had a Crawler Crane from when it was on for $50 but I could not pass-up getting one for $10.

wow cool!! that's too far for me.. sorry for the PM

[k288]

I grabbed the only one I saw at the Ajax location.

There were 2 other pirate ships left though...

Thanks, will go by walmart tomorrow to have a look, seems like slim pickings now.

[k288]

I grabbed the only one I saw at the Ajax location.

There were 2 other pirate ships left though...

Was at 2 Walmarts today but the crane scanned at $40 and the pirate ship was $60+, customer service counters also could not verify it to be $10... perhaps only at Ajax store :| Good for you to get it, thanks.

[robskot]

Was at 2 Walmarts today but the crane scanned at $40 and the pirate ship was $60+, customer service counters also could not verify it to be $10... perhaps only at Ajax store :| Good for you to get it, thanks.

That's very possible...Managers can establish their own clearence prices...I know that some stores/managers are a lot, um, stingier (for lack of a better word), than other's.

IE, when they were clearing the Lego Batman line a couple years ago, I saw the Batwing set for about $40 at one store, and then picked up a couple for only $10 each at a different WM in a different part of town.

[Canada_7]

Was at 2 Walmarts today but the crane scanned at $40 and the pirate ship was $60+, customer service counters also could not verify it to be $10... perhaps only at Ajax store :| Good for you to get it, thanks.

Lol guess I wasn't the only one going around looking for this. Yeah...I went around calling locations in Scarborough since phnxgold's location said Scarborough and all of them either were out of stock or selling for $40 or $50 still.

[k288]

Lol guess I wasn't the only one going around looking for this. Yeah...I went around calling locations in Scarborough since phnxgold's location said Scarborough and all of them either were out of stock or selling for $40 or $50 still.

Oh well, too bad Ajax didn't have a boat load of these.... or else we can all plan a road trip there. LOL

[FrogPrince]

Whats the news on the LEGO minifig collection (The random figs that come in sealed bags that are being released this year). Are they gonna be available in Canada? What stores?

[MrDisco]

Whats the news on the LEGO minifig collection (The random figs that come in sealed bags that are being released this year). Are they gonna be available in Canada? What stores?

For those who don't know:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hmillington/4144722510/

One blog I read mentioned it could be an assortment of parts in a bag (i.e. clown head, wrestler torso) which you then assemble once you've found the other pieces.

Either way I propose we setup an RFD trading/buy/sell Lego club. no profiting - just lego fans trying to assemble a complete set at retail pricing. so if it takes 5 bags to get 1 figure then someone would only pay for say price of those 5 bags (or something equally as reasonable). heh or maybe we should do a group buy on a case or something?

Better to do it here amongst like-minded collectors than on ebay :(

This is just wave 1 for about two months. wave 2 will be August :| We're going to be on top of this!

[mrwinky]

Is there any were I can get information on these mini figs? I may have to renew my lego collection :) Currently have all the Indiana jones set, built and displayed in my basement next to the entire figure collection, and well my Offical Jacket to boot :)



Winky

[spyglass]

Where's the cheapest place for me to pick up some duplo for my kid? (2.5yrs)

Thanks,

[dingmah]

For those who don't know:
[url]One blog I read mentioned it could be an assortment of parts in a bag (i.e. clown head, wrestler torso) which you then assemble once you've found the other pieces.

That's incorrect. The minifigs have already been sent out to some "on the in" people in Europe, and there are many reviews of them on the net. The complete minifigs will come in a plastic polybag like hockey cards, so you won't know which one you'll buy. But rest assured, you will get 1 complete collectible minifig per bag.

To identify which minifig is in each bag, there's 2 ways. You can feel for the special parts of each minfig through the polybag, or you can identify them by looking at the unnumbered barcode. The European/UK barcodes have already been cataloged, but of course it's of no use to us here in North America. Once the US polybags start showing up the Lego community will jump right on it and catalog those ones.

Series 1 will run from May 1 to September, then Series 2 will be released. So better get on your hands on them quick! A lot of people have already placed pre-orders for cases of Series 1 minifigs. Each display case contains 60 individual polybags with 3 complete sets of the 16 minifigs, and the remaining 12 pieces will be random. So there is no "rare" minifig, it's just time limited. Prices are $2USD each, and will most likely be sold @ Toys R Us here in Canada. If not, Lego Shop @ Home will definitely carry them.

1st pic is series 1, 2nd pic is series 2.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4543256555_4781ab0957.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4543256487_0f303119da.jpg

[dingmah]

Where's the cheapest place for me to pick up some duplo for my kid? (2.5yrs)
Kijiji.

[MrDisco]

That's incorrect.

Thanks for the correction.

so when and where can we in Canada buy pre-order the case for wave 1?

edit: went to my obvious source and found these:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=LGO10084&mode=retail
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=LGO10083&mode=retail
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=LGO10082&mode=retail

Anyone want to split this somehow? :P

[dingmah]

Thanks for the correction.

so when and where can we in Canada buy these figures for wave 1?
It was apparently suppose to be released in June, but unofficially it looks like it'll be released on May 1st. So the verdict is still out on that. I'll post here when the date is official.

Toys R Us Canada will probably carry them, but your best bet is Lego Shop @ Home online. For anyone who lives near the border or traveling to the States, the Lego Stores will definitely carry the minifigs.

[MrDisco]

It was apparently suppose to be released in June, but unofficially it looks like it'll be released on May 1st. So the verdict is still out on that. I'll post here when the date is official.

Toys R Us Canada will probably carry them, but your best bet is Lego Shop @ Home online. For anyone who lives near the border or traveling to the States, the Lego Stores will definitely carry the minifigs.

hmm but i wonder if the lego store will sell cases like BBTS or just random individual figures.

also what will be the distribution break down. i.e. will it be 1:16 for each figure or will some figures be 'rarer' than others.

[FrogPrince]

hmm but i wonder if the lego store will sell cases like BBTS or just random individual figures.

also what will be the distribution break down. i.e. will it be 1:16 for each figure or will some figures be 'rarer' than others.

I just want to buy a few of these figs. I want to find them in store and "feel out" the bags for the figures I want. I don't want to spend $250 on a whole case of these.

[mrwinky]

You are right that most retail stores like Walmart and Zellers will not carry $200 plus Lego sets. That is to be expected. It is hard to see their regular customers spending that kind of money on a single toy.

But I purchased several Star Wars Tantive (2001) sets at our local Toys R Us. I don't recall the exact price I paid but the suggested US retail price at the time was $200 US.

"Great White" (I think that is the store name) in the South Center Mall in Calgary carries several of the larger ($200 plus) sets. Lego refers to some of these sets as Hard to Find because the main stream retailers like Walmart and Zellers don't carry these sets. Check out Toys R Us.ca. They have the Fire Brigade as well as others.


Great White in South Centre is a rip off!!!. They charge on average %30 more for each set, I know they care the old Death Star and its $600 or $700. Selection there is very limited. For Exclusives or larger sets, lego.com is your best bet, with the odd time TRU has them. Smaller stuff in calgary I prefer Discovery Hut, good selection and same price as lego.com.


Winky Out


So they are coming out with Harry Potter again eh? I wish they would have More Indiana jones sets, I really hope its true that its just on hold while they do Prince of Persia sets. There was so much more they needed to do, since they never had a big set from Last crusade!!!! Which reminds me if anyone has the Arkham asylum Batman set (got one for $50 about 1.5 year ago at winners) they are now selling for $300-600 online as an fyi, we bought one, but my son has it in a million pieces and im not sure if wanna spend a week sorting lol

[bluedragonz]

Where's the cheapest place for me to pick up some duplo for my kid? (2.5yrs)

Thanks,

Wait and hunt for sales. Toysrus usually has deals on duplo all the time.

[bluedragonz]

This week at walmart.

All Ben 10 $16.86
Arc Starfighter $64.86
Neptune Carrier $64.86

[robskot]

This week at walmart.

All Ben 10 $16.86
Arc Starfighter $64.86
Neptune Carrier $64.86

Did you see these in a flyer, or in-store? IF store, which one?

EDIT: Disregard...saw them in the flyer...Thanks!!!!

A fair bit better price on the Arc, but still not as good as BN.com

Saw TRUs flyer last night...they got NOTHING this week! FAIL!

[andyp]

Hey guys.

Heading to the US next week. Anything special I might be able to see there that's not available in Canada? Or is it so homogeneous now I might as well stick to WM?

Thanks.

[bluedragonz]

Hey guys.

Heading to the US next week. Anything special I might be able to see there that's not available in Canada? Or is it so homogeneous now I might as well stick to WM?

Thanks.


It may be a bit late, but check out Target easter clearance. They may have still have some of the mini's.

[ans2]

Hey guys.

Heading to the US next week. Anything special I might be able to see there that's not available in Canada? Or is it so homogeneous now I might as well stick to WM?

Thanks.

And of coarse, as many people are aware, the regular price for Lego in the US can be considerably less than in Canada after adjusting for the exchange rate.

The Cdn $ is close to par. The regular price on SnowTrooper 8084 is $15 Cdn verses $11 US. If you can find the Fire Brigade 10197, it is $200 Cdn verses $150 US.

[andyp]

Thanks guys! Last time I was at Target they were almost sold out of Lego. Let's hope they're stocked this time!

[bluedragonz]

I believe you can also check product availability on the Target website. Just look up the set your interested in and check their availability.

Oh and if your heading in the US, keep in mind that ToysRUs is currently having BOGO 50% off ALL LEGO Star Wars. A very good deal when compared to Canada considering the weak dollar. Sale ends May 1st.

[FrogPrince]

Any news on the minifig collection? Anyone seen them in stores yet?

[robskot]

Hey guys.

Heading to the US next week. Anything special I might be able to see there that's not available in Canada? Or is it so homogeneous now I might as well stick to WM?

Thanks.

I am in Vegas right now.
Yesterday morning I was in Target and they had lots of sale pricing on lots of their Lego. IE...the Star Wars army builder Sets were all $10.44. The Tie Dedender was on for$45...great price compared to CAN $$.

Also, TRU has BUY 1, get 1 1/2 off on all STAR WARS Lego right now..down here that is.

PS - 31 degrees poolside yesterday afternoon. Same today!!!! HA HA.

[MrDisco]

Any news on the minifig collection? Anyone seen them in stores yet?

speaking of which, what are the best lego sites/blogs to follow for news and rumours?

[robskot]

My fav is fbtb.net

[FrogPrince]

speaking of which, what are the best lego sites/blogs to follow for news and rumours?

Eurobricks.com. Good for set reviews and a good, friendly forum.

[bluedragonz]

Any news on the minifig collection? Anyone seen them in stores yet?

There hasn't been much news on that other than Argos in UK will get them starting May 1st.

[Canada_7]

Just wondering, but has anyone in the GTA or in the West End of the GTA visited Lasting Toys? How is this place? I live a bit far but just been wanting to check this place out for the heck of it.

[ssiu]

Just wondering, but has anyone in the GTA or in the West End of the GTA visited Lasting Toys? How is this place? I live a bit far but just been wanting to check this place out for the heck of it.

I live in east end GTA, and on my way to London Ontario a few months ago I made a slight detour and dropped by Lasting Toys for the first time. It is a unit in an industrial plaza, but quite fully packed with shelves of legos (more than you'd expect for their not-very-big store size). They have large and/or discontinued legos that you won't find elsewhere, e.g. (my focus/knowledge is Star Wars legos) Republic Cruiser, Imperial Star Destroyer, motorized walking AT-AT, Tantive IV. They also have keychains, watches, pens, etc. Of course they have other lego themes too (just that I am less familiar with them). They even have some Lego Architecture (http://architecture.lego.com/en-US/Products/Default.aspx) that I think are not sold in Canada.

I personally won't make a special trip from Markham to Mississauga just to browse, but it was a happy "wow I can't believe they have so much hard-to-find legos" experience. If you're looking for a specific lego item that they carry but other stores don't, and/or you happen to be near the area for other reasons, it's definitely worthwhile to stop by.

P.S. You can get an idea of what they carry from their bricklink store http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=LastingToysInc, then call them up to confirm availability and price before you visit. Their store price may be a bit cheaper than the website price.

[robskot]

I live in east end GTA, and on my way to London Ontario a few months ago I made a slight detour and dropped by Lasting Toys for the first time. It is a unit in an industrial plaza, but quite fully packed with shelves of legos (more than you'd expect for their not-very-big store size). They have large and/or discontinued legos that you won't find elsewhere, e.g. (my focus/knowledge is Star Wars legos) Republic Cruiser, Imperial Star Destroyer, motorized walking AT-AT, Tantive IV. They also have keychains, watches, pens, etc. Of course they have other lego themes too (just that I am less familiar with them). They even have some Lego Architecture (http://architecture.lego.com/en-US/Products/Default.aspx) that I think are not sold in Canada.

I personally won't make a special trip from Markham to Mississauga just to browse, but it was a happy "wow I can't believe they have so much hard-to-find legos" experience. If you're looking for a specific lego item that they carry but other stores don't, and/or you happen to be near the area for other reasons, it's definitely worthwhile to stop by.

P.S. You can get an idea of what they carry from their bricklink store http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=LastingToysInc, then call them up to confirm availability and price before you visit. Their store price may be a bit cheaper than the website price.

Which ISD is it?

[ssiu]

Which ISD is it?

6211 (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?set=6211-1) (not the UCS)

[robskot]

So, finally just found my TRU flyer...in a fricken snow bank!!!
They have quite a bit on sale this week...

- ALL sets regular $79.99, on sale for $69.97

- ALL sets regular $27.99, are 2 for $40 (says 10 to choose from)

- ALL sets regular $34.99, are 2 for $60 (says 8 to choose from)

Not too bad...but not spectacular either.

EDIT: They also have a MOTHER's DAY promo on May 8th from noon-2pm....MAKE A MOTHER'S DAY LEGO FLOWER....100 per store! Doesn't say anything about cost...but does state "COURTESY OF LEGO", so I am guessing FREE!!!

[ltbuyer]

Well the collectible mini-fig cases should be arriving in early June. Not sure how much of course till it arrives, since sometimes it's short shipped etc. But for sure we'll have lots of them available.

But it was in theory a one time purchase/stores had to purchase the first wave in JUNE only, after that it's gone/probably sold out anyways given the hype it's been given.

But to make things fair we may have to limit people to just grabbing a bag/no bar code reading/no bar code scanning etc. we deal mostly with families/kids now, and we want it to be fair to all. Right?

[robskot]

Well the collectible mini-fig cases should be arriving in early June. Not sure how much of course till it arrives, since sometimes it's short shipped etc. But for sure we'll have lots of them available.

But it was in theory a one time purchase/stores had to purchase the first wave in JUNE only, after that it's gone/probably sold out anyways given the hype it's been given.

But to make things fair we may have to limit people to just grabbing a bag/no bar code reading/no bar code scanning etc. we deal mostly with families/kids now, and we want it to be fair to all. Right?

I would guess that it's even going to be more random than that...I would think they are all going to contain the same barcode...I guess it's possible, but I am thinking, based on this pic, it's all going to be the same....and even why the have all of the "?" question marks all over the packaging.

Who knows, maybe there is only 1 DIVER fig in every case...
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/73/4295482685b01eaeb963.jpg

[dingmah]

I would guess that it's even going to be more random than that...I would think they are all going to contain the same barcode...I guess it's possible, but I am thinking, based on this pic, it's all going to be the same....and even why the have all of the "?" question marks all over the packaging.

Who knows, maybe there is only 1 DIVER fig in every case...

I'll report back on just what the distribution per case is when my order comes in :)

[ltbuyer]

Until I see them, yes it's hard to tell what LEGO is doing. Stories have ranged from originally bags of random parts for random figs, to now complete figs, but the distribution is unknown. Some people say 3 complete sets, with the rest as random, so 12 random. Who knows!!

[robskot]

Doubtful it's correct and will be honored, but tis true on the site right now...as per THIS THREAD (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/hot-lego-star-wars-ultimate-millennium-falcon-10179-170-a-885886/).

But with this, S@H is having a 2 day LEGO STAR WARS Sale...with a chance to win 1 of 2 Bronzed Boba Fetts'....

http://shop.lego.com/Promotion/Default.aspx?SW2010

[dingmah]

A little off topic... but an official Lego store is opening up in Chinook Mall in Cowtown!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-sales-retail-sales-LEGO-Brand-Retail-Store-Manager-Chinook-Center-W0QQAdIdZ201912205

[robskot]

A little off topic... but an official Lego store is opening up in Chinook Mall in Cowtown!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-sales-retail-sales-LEGO-Brand-Retail-Store-Manager-Chinook-Center-W0QQAdIdZ201912205

Well great...that ought to bankrupt me. You seem to know quite a bit, say on an internal level...when is it due open?

It will be nice to have one closer than Seattle.

[mixtape]

Well great...that ought to bankrupt me. You seem to know quite a bit, say on an internal level...when is it due open?

It will be nice to have one closer than Seattle.


looks like the first Lego Store in Canada (correct me if I'm wrong!) but yeah super excited! & I live in Calgary too.

BTW: for those interested in the Millenium Falcon it's seems it's already SOLD OUT.

[dingmah]

looks like the first Lego Store in Canada (correct me if I'm wrong!) but yeah super excited! & I live in Calgary too.

BTW: for those interested in the Millenium Falcon it's seems it's already SOLD OUT.
Yep, 1st in Canada! I can't believe it'll be right in my own city too. I never thought that would happen.

As for the Millennium Falcons... they're all being canceled as we speak.

[mrwinky]

Has anyone found a Canadian retailer or store were we can Pre order/order a case of the Mini Figures?


Winky

[dingmah]

Has anyone found a Canadian retailer or store were we can Pre order/order a case of the Mini Figures?
Do not order it in Canada, because each Minifig is priced for $2.99CAD. So a display case of 60 will cost you at least $180.

It's better to order from a US retailer, because our dollar is still so strong. In USD it's priced @ $2 each, or $120 for 60.

Here's one online US store, including shipping is still cheaper than Canadian retail price.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=394&category=6392

[MrDisco]

Do not order it in Canada, because each Minifig is priced for $2.99CAD. So a display case of 60 will cost you at least $180.


guess we wont know until someone gets their fist shipment, but do you think a case of 60 is sufficient to complete (min) one set or do you think a master case of 120 is required?

[flyz]

A little off topic... but an official Lego store is opening up in Chinook Mall in Cowtown!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-sales-retail-sales-LEGO-Brand-Retail-Store-Manager-Chinook-Center-W0QQAdIdZ201912205

I hate you Calgary. That is all.

[hellracer]

Yep, 1st in Canada! I can't believe it'll be right in my own city too. I never thought that would happen.

As for the Millennium Falcons... they're all being canceled as we speak.

Nope, not ALL, look like Lego will honor up the 2 falcon by customers at the price error.

[Mike71]

Nope, not ALL, look like Lego will honor up the 2 falcon by customers at the price error.

??

[cko64]

Yep, 1st in Canada! I can't believe it'll be right in my own city too. I never thought that would happen.

As for the Millennium Falcons... they're all being canceled as we speak.
That's quite a blanket statement. There were only two posts that said they were cancelled, not "all". Many people, like me, received confirmation emails, not cancellation emails.

[Canada_7]

I got my confirmation email that they at least received my order some time last night for the Millenium Falcon. Doesn't exactly mean anything more than that, but I at least haven't got a cancellation email/notification yet. On my order status at the online Lego shop, it says it's "in process". Not holding my breath though. For the record, I only placed an order for one Millenium Falcon.

[bluedragonz]

A little off topic... but an official Lego store is opening up in Chinook Mall in Cowtown!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-sales-retail-sales-LEGO-Brand-Retail-Store-Manager-Chinook-Center-W0QQAdIdZ201912205

The listing looks professional. However, i'm not going to really believe it.. First is their email address legocareers@live.ca. Why would lego use a hotmail service when they can have it @lego.com? Second is lego would announce it on their main site http://stores.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx. Third is that it isn't even listed on their job listing. http://jobs.lego.com/en-us/vacancies.aspx I hope it is true, but i highly doubt it.

[robskot]

The listing looks professional. However, i'm not going to really believe it.. First is their email address legocareers@live.ca. Why would lego use a hotmail service when they can have it @lego.com? Second is lego would announce it on their main site http://stores.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx. Third is that it isn't even listed on their job listing. http://jobs.lego.com/en-us/vacancies.aspx I hope it is true, but i highly doubt it.

While I would normally tend to agree with all of these points, the one thing that is making me believe is I was talking to a local Lego rep in TRU once a couple years ago, and she had mentioned she'd found her job via Monster.ca (or something similar). And if you do look, it is also on other various employment sites...

So either someone has went to a little trouble for a goofy hoax, or perhaps it's true. One way to check, call Chinook Admin tomorrow, if it's real, they'd probably confirm an opening date, as that should be part of the tenancy agreement.

[mixtape]

Nope, not ALL, look like Lego will honor up the 2 falcon by customers at the price error.

So can anyone confirm here that they got the Millenium Falcon with the price error??

[robskot]

So can anyone confirm here that they got the Millenium Falcon with the price error??

I have yet to receive a cancellation email...my order status on the site is "in customer service", but I can't find an explanation of what that means. And my CC has an authorization for the total amount on it.

Plus, the Falcon has been showing as SOLD OUT since they put it back on the site with the $510 price fixed...

All of this tells me that they have sold a ton, probably at the error price...but I am not getting excited until I get my SHIPPED EMAIL.

Just looking at my last couple orders from S@H vs my email, they've sent the SHIPPED EMAIL 2 days after each time.

[robskot]

HOLY CRAP!!! Since the last post, the status the Lego site has since changed to IN PROCESS!!!

[dingmah]

HOLY CRAP!!! Since the last post, the status the Lego site has since changed to IN PROGRESS!!!
Congrats! Looks like everyone got a great deal then.

Too bad I'm not a SW fan, or else I would have picked one up myself.

[canadiantj]

HOLY CRAP!!! Since the last post, the status the Lego site has since changed to IN PROCESS!!!

Guess you'll have something to do at work now :D

[cko64]

Woohoo. Got the emails that both my orders have been shipped.

I ordered one Dropship, one Millennium Falcon, not two MFs.

[mrwinky]

Is there anyone in Calgary that got 2 of these that would be interested in parting of one? My son and I would be excited to add it to our Lego collection. I really don't want to buy one if someone is trying to make a profit (I understand if most people are thinking that ) it was a Lego set we always wanted but could never afford at $500 +. Anyways pm if you have one


Thanks winky

[robskot]

Woohoo. Got the emails that both my orders have been shipped.

I ordered one Dropship, one Millennium Falcon, not two MFs.

what time did u put your order in?

[cko64]

what time did u put your order in?
I was one of the first couple of people who ordered minutes after the post was up. I think it was around 11:15 pm Calgary time or 1:15am Toronto time.

[kkangje]

:lol:I just get the mail!!!!:lol:
but it seems like there is no tracking number;


Your LEGO order has shipped from our warehouse, and will be arriving soon.


QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE
1 10179 10179 Ultimate Collector's Millenn.. V29 CAD 170.00

1 10195 10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT.. V46 CAD 87.50

1 850355 Keychain Stormtrooper CAD 0.61

1 851091 Keychain R2D2 CAD 0.61

[dogbolter]

Wow, I ordered a Dropship loong after the Falcon was sold out. It originally was back ordered until June but I just got a shipping notice.

Congrats to those getting the MF! That has to be the best RFD of all time!

Now if someone here wins the bronze Boba Fett...

[Canada_7]

At about 10:30pm last night (surprisingly late, I would have expected them to send me an email the next day instead), Lego sent me a shipping notice for my Millennium Falcon. It was changed from "in review (or something along those lines" to "in process" the day before yesterday, and then finally I got the shipping notice. Woot! I placed my order around 2am or 3am EDT the day it was posted. Was the only thing I ordered.

Now knowing where exactly to have the room to both build it and display it is another problem...

[hellracer]

I was one of the first who ordered, it was about 12:30. Still no shipping email.

[fourtwenty]

I will happily buy someone's MF if they are looking to double their money. PM me if you want to sell it.

[mixtape]

At about 10:30pm last night (surprisingly late, I would have expected them to send me an email the next day instead), Lego sent me a shipping notice for my Millennium Falcon. It was changed from "in review (or something along those lines" to "in process" the day before yesterday, and then finally I got the shipping notice. Woot! I placed my order around 2am or 3am EDT the day it was posted. Was the only thing I ordered.

Now knowing where exactly to have the room to both build it and display it is another problem...


did it show the price error discount of $170 for the millenium?? that's awesome! I'm shaking my head...I wished I bounced on the offer.

[hellracer]

finally got both shipping confirm and cancellation.

2x FM has been ship
2x Drop ship shipped

All other been cancelled.

Fair enough

Now how to decided who (my kids) will get the MF and who will get DS....

[FrogPrince]

Anyone see the Minifig Collection out in stores yet?

[Bishop8]

Ooh, for those of you guys that got in on this deal I'm (Boba Fett) green with envy! My son would love something like this - between this and the death star - but we just won't buy at the regular sale price. For this price error, I'd have bought..... six! :lol: j/k One would have sufficed.

[Canada_7]

did it show the price error discount of $170 for the millenium?? that's awesome! I'm shaking my head...I wished I bounced on the offer.

Yeah, on the shipping notice, they only charged me the what they erroneously set as their price before the change.

[hellracer]

I think Lego has been very fair to their customers by honoring the deal and also limiting the quantity since the MF is retired from production. They gave a last chance to everyone to got their dream lego.

[hellracer]

Yeah, on the shipping notice, they only charged me the what they erroneously set as their price before the change.

I f I understand you got it at 170$ even if you bought it at 510$. Good for you then.

[anton204]

I doubt we will ever see a price like this for these lego sets again.

The MF's value is gonna increase substantially since its now marked as sold out and its being retired.

[Taiphun]

Good on you all, I paid original price for that mothersucker when it came out.

Still the best set I've ever built, bar none.

[Canada_7]

I f I understand you got it at 170$ even if you bought it at 510$. Good for you then.

No, I ordered it when it was listed at $170.

[cko64]

When i bought the MF, i had my little nephew in mind. But he is only 9 years old. Maybe by the time he is old enough, this thing will worth $1000. LOL.

[Canada_7]

Seeing you guys also get a whole bunch of key chains makes me think that I should have got myself at least one key chain. Oh well...I'm more than happy with this huge ship.

From earlier in this thread...

The giant one looks awesome. Though it'll just be a display item in my home since I suck horribly at chess. Add that to the list of Lego sets I want to buy if I won the lottery (along with the HUGE version of the Millennium Falcon).


I am guessing/hoping they will put the UCS Falcon on for $500 again before the summer. I have nothing to base this prediction on other than S@H tends to do similar sales at the same time of year over and over.

Well, I guess our wait is complete.

[robskot]

From earlier in this thread...




Well, I guess our wait is complete.


Ya, I kinda called that one eh? But jeez...I never could've seen this coming!!

[sparrow_69]

Well, it seems lego cancelled my order. Reason: oos, even though the MF was obviously in stock when I ordered. Pretty peeved. If anyone has a spare and wants to help an fellow RFD'er out, I'd be willing to double your money. I'm in mtl. Enjoy the lego sets to those who got them.

[mixtape]

If there is anyone in Calgary that bought multiples of the mellenium facon (by discount or by price error) and wanting to sell...please contact me on RFD. I'll be happy to work around a deal with you.

[mikalh78]

if any one has a spare MF PM me please too. I'm looking to get this for my fiancee.

[FrogPrince]

Any sightings of the Minifig Collection individual packs in stores?

[ltbuyer]

As far as I know it doesn't ship here in Canada till June.

[instapump]

I just got confirmation for my keychains...they will be awesome small gifts

5x Keychain Stormtrooper
5x Keychain Boba Fett
5x Keychain Chewbac
5x LEGO SW Keychain Wicket
5x LEGO SW Keychain Biker Scout
5x Keychain CW Yoda

I forgot to buy Princess Leia :( and I was too late for a MF :(

Also Does anyone know how long shipping will be?

[flyz]

For the people who are interested in their own set of minifigs.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=41524

Good read.

For those that don't like to click and read, the OP got 3 sets from a box of 60.
Distribution is not random according to several posts so some minifigs will be harder to get than others. (ie each box of 60 will have 3 of certain minifigs like the skater, and the skater is so easy to feel through the package due to the large pieces...)

[MrDisco]

For the people who are interested in their own set of minifigs.

nice find on the review. i'm really hoping there will be a way to buy a sealed case in Canada. Going through BBTS will mean shipping, duty, and now that our dollar took a hit more $ :|

[MrDisco]

Update on the Lego flower. It's not a kit but a table with buckets for each piece. A photocopy of the instructions are given and you (kids) put it together. You also get a pencil and a copy of the Lego club magazine.

100/store but given that pieces are loose who knows what the last few models will look like.

Bring your kids and make a flower!

[robskot]

If anyone gets a copy of the insturctions, scan it an post it here...can't imagine it's anything fancy.

[MrDisco]

If anyone gets a copy of the insturctions, scan it an post it here...can't imagine it's anything fancy.

well it is free so yeah the instructions are basic. They gave out colour photocopies so it's not the same quality as a Lego original (some steps are blurred due to the dark brown bricks)

I can post a scan but it don't be until Monday.

[flyz]

nice find on the review. i'm really hoping there will be a way to buy a sealed case in Canada. Going through BBTS will mean shipping, duty, and now that our dollar took a hit more $ :|

Looking at how much each set of the minifigs go for on BL, I think it's still probably cheaper to get it from BBTS and split it with 2 other people.

This is the cheapest set I could find...
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=dwade&itemID=17095947

[Mike_C]

If anyone gets a copy of the insturctions, scan it an post it here...can't imagine it's anything fancy.

The flower is about 6/7 inches tall.

the rose ~ 30 pieces
the stem ~ 11 pieces
the base ~ 33 pieces

pretty nice free item...

[robskot]

Hey...just saw this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fbtbnet/4589361542/)...kinda neat...

#10213
1200+ peices
$130 CAD
Out in June at S@H

Will try to post some of the pics in here later...

fbtb.net has some more of a write up on their main page right now...

[MrDisco]

^oh damn that is killer. now my lego shopping list stands at:

Finding a UCS MF
Medieval Town
That Imperial (?) Boat
The Hoth ice cave playset
Minifig series 1,2
and now that shuttle :|

i have the old Shuttle Technics set with the fiber optic lights. That was fun to build.

[flyz]

Hey...just saw this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fbtbnet/4589361542/)...kinda neat...

#10213
1200+ peices
$130 CAD
Out in June at S@H

Will try to post some of the pics in here later...

fbtb.net has some more of a write up on their main page right now...

Looks like a great set and though I'm more of a Technic fan, I think this is a set I want to get.

There's a video on the design too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgmWea_ROh0


Rant: We get reamed on ****** TLG exchange rates again.
US: $99 (104), UK: £79.99 (124), Europe: 89.99€ (120).
And what's our price? $129.99, highest of them all.
Numbers in brackets are the rough exchange rates.

[QuadESL63]

Minifig series 1,2


Has series 2 been announced yet? Any pic? Thanks

[dingmah]

Has series 2 been announced yet? Any pic? Thanks
I posted about series 2 back in my post, #171. But I'll post the pic again.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4543256487_0f303119da.jpg

[flyz]

10213 (Shuttle) is listed on S@H and it's coming June 30 :-0

[MrDisco]

Didn't see this posted:
http://minifigures.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx

edit: also (click on each figure for bio write ups)
http://minifigures.lego.com/en-us/Bios/Ninja.aspx#8683:%20LEGO%C2%AE%20Minifigures

[Canada_7]

If anyone is interested or whatever, Scarborough east Wal-Mart has one set of 7642 Garage for $80 (regularly $100, been on clearance for a while), and one set of 7632 Crawler Crane for $40 (was like $70 or $80 originally, then dropped to $50). I sorta want them both but still a bit too steep for those two sets for my own personal preference.

[MrDisco]

If anyone gets a copy of the instructions, scan it an post it here...can't imagine it's anything fancy.

here you go. the original wasn't that great quality to begin with:

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3628/lego2.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/i/lego2.jpg/)http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4594/lego1.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/i/lego1.jpg/)

[robskot]

If anyone is interested or whatever, Scarborough east Wal-Mart has one set of 7642 Garage for $80 (regularly $100, been on clearance for a while), and one set of 7632 Crawler Crane for $40 (was like $70 or $80 originally, then dropped to $50). I sorta want them both but still a bit too steep for those two sets for my own personal preference.


Noted



here you go. the original wasn't that great quality to begin with:

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3628/lego2.th.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/i/lego2.jpg/)http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4594/lego1.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/i/lego1.jpg/)


Thanks...prob just order the parts from S@H

[Kurtz7834]

Cool thread. It's amazing the Lego sets they have nowadays, so much more elaborate than when I was a kid.

I got in on the $88 price error deal on the Star Wars walker / dropship, still waiting for that to ship. Thinking I might start a Lego collection as I see good deals.

I gotta question to the more hardcore people here... some of these sets cost hundreds of dollars (Death Star, large Mill. falcon, etc.) How do you guys finance this hobby? Do you buy extra sets and Ebay them when they go out of production to pay for your collections?

Because although I love Lego, loved it as a kid, love it now, looking at all the sets, it would be easy to spend a TON of money on this stuff.

[hellracer]

Cool thread. It's amazing the Lego sets they have nowadays, so much more elaborate than when I was a kid.

I got in on the $88 price error deal on the Star Wars walker / dropship, still waiting for that to ship. Thinking I might start a Lego collection as I see good deals.

I gotta question to the more hardcore people here... some of these sets cost hundreds of dollars (Death Star, large Mill. falcon, etc.) How do you guys finance this hobby? Do you buy extra sets and Ebay them when they go out of production to pay for your collections?

Because although I love Lego, loved it as a kid, love it now, looking at all the sets, it would be easy to spend a TON of money on this stuff.

So far I own about 40 sets, I usually buy a minimum of 2. I always keep one in a seal condition. I rarely buy at full price. You have to be patient and wait for the deals.However be quick enought cause sets are beeing retired after 18 months.

[flyz]

Cool thread. It's amazing the Lego sets they have nowadays, so much more elaborate than when I was a kid.

I got in on the $88 price error deal on the Star Wars walker / dropship, still waiting for that to ship. Thinking I might start a Lego collection as I see good deals.

I gotta question to the more hardcore people here... some of these sets cost hundreds of dollars (Death Star, large Mill. falcon, etc.) How do you guys finance this hobby? Do you buy extra sets and Ebay them when they go out of production to pay for your collections?

Because although I love Lego, loved it as a kid, love it now, looking at all the sets, it would be easy to spend a TON of money on this stuff.

Bricklink.

[dingmah]

Because although I love Lego, loved it as a kid, love it now, looking at all the sets, it would be easy to spend a TON of money on this stuff.
3 words, oil & gas industry :D

[FrogPrince]

Cool thread. It's amazing the Lego sets they have nowadays, so much more elaborate than when I was a kid.

I got in on the $88 price error deal on the Star Wars walker / dropship, still waiting for that to ship. Thinking I might start a Lego collection as I see good deals.

I gotta question to the more hardcore people here... some of these sets cost hundreds of dollars (Death Star, large Mill. falcon, etc.) How do you guys finance this hobby? Do you buy extra sets and Ebay them when they go out of production to pay for your collections?

Because although I love Lego, loved it as a kid, love it now, looking at all the sets, it would be easy to spend a TON of money on this stuff.

I've been an AFOL (adult fan of LEGO) for about 4 years now. Here are some tips for you:

1) Decide which themes you want to concentrate on (City, Castle, Star Wars, etc) and stick to it. Otherwise, you'll end up spending tonnes of money on useless sets.

2) Check out fan sites to see what sets are coming out. A lot of the time you'll be able to find out what sets and at what prices will be out in the next couple of months to a year and you can budget accordingly.

3) Toys R US and Zellers have a lot of specials on LEGO almost on a weekly basis (20% of a cetain theme, Buy 1 get 1 half price. etc).

[Kurtz7834]

Thanks everyone for the responses.

[bluedragonz]

The LEGO Store in Chinook Centre has been confirmed and is now official according to LEGO.com (http://stores.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx). The first LEGO store in Canada will open this summer ! :lol:

[MrDisco]

chinook center? wtf? :confused: Why not Yorkville, or Eaton Center, or Yorkdale. The center of the universe and we don't have a lego store..what is the world coming to.

[flyz]

The LEGO Store in Chinook Centre has been confirmed and is now official according to LEGO.com (http://stores.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx). The first LEGO store in Canada will open this summer ! :lol:

Nice, hopefully there's more to come.


chinook center? wtf? :confused: Why not Yorkville, or Eaton Center, or Yorkdale. The center of the universe and we don't have a lego store..what is the world coming to.

Well it's not like that was a big surprise with the job posting a couple weeks back... We just needed the official confirmation on the site.

Was bored a did some digging. Apparently TLG likes to open their first stores at nontraditional locations. You'd expect their first US retail store to be in some big city but it was in Minneapolis (http://stores.lego.com/en-us/Minneapolis/LandingPage.aspx) :D

[bluedragonz]

This week at ToysRUs from May 14-20, Buy 2 and Save 15% off or Buy 3 and Save 25% off

-ALL LEGO Atlantis
-ALL LEGO City Fire Sets
-ALL Duplo LEGOville

[kkangje]

does anyone who got the Millennium Falcon from the last deal?

I'm dying to wait lol:twisted:

[robskot]

chinook center? wtf? :confused: Why not Yorkville, or Eaton Center, or Yorkdale. The center of the universe and we don't have a lego store..what is the world coming to.

I can see a few reasons...Chinook is in the midst of a huge expansion to try to make up for CrossIron Mills which just opened in Nov...so I would guess, and this is purely a guess, that in order to draw some big names to move into their mall, Chinook probably offered some pretty good lease deals that Lego couldn't get with other centres.

Also, While TO, VAN, and even WEM might be good targets, still may more $$$ than brains around this city.



This week at ToysRUs from May 14-20, Buy 2 and Save 15% off or Buy 3 and Save 25% off

-ALL LEGO Atlantis
-ALL LEGO City Fire Sets
-ALL Duplo LEGOville

Thanks Blue...will update the title.

"YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE!!! You're my boy." - Tank

[FrogPrince]

Looks like the Kingdoms sets will be out soon (June maybe). Already availbable in at US LEGO stores.

[getmail99]

If anyone is interested or whatever, Scarborough east Wal-Mart has one set of 7642 Garage for $80 (regularly $100, been on clearance for a while), and one set of 7632 Crawler Crane for $40 (was like $70 or $80 originally, then dropped to $50). I sorta want them both but still a bit too steep for those two sets for my own personal preference.

Just bought a 7632 Crawler Crane for $40 last night. There are 5 or 6 sets of Crawler Crane still available. Cannot find any 7642 Garage.

Thanks for the post.

[rogerrabbit168]

If anyone is interested or whatever, Scarborough east Wal-Mart has one set of 7642 Garage for $80 (regularly $100, been on clearance for a while), and one set of 7632 Crawler Crane for $40 (was like $70 or $80 originally, then dropped to $50). I sorta want them both but still a bit too steep for those two sets for my own personal preference.


Just bought a 7632 Crawler Crane for $40 last night. There are 5 or 6 sets of Crawler Crane still available. Cannot find any 7642 Garage.

Thanks for the post.

which location is consider Scarborough East, is it the Steeles/Markham location?

[bluedragonz]

This week at ToysRUs from May 21-27, 20% off these 2 LEGO Toy Story Sets and works out to be $31.97 (reg.$39.99).

-LEGO 7592 Construct-a-Buzz
-LEGO 7593 Buzz’s Star Command Spaceship

[Canada_7]

which location is consider Scarborough East, is it the Steeles/Markham location?

Yep, that one.

[getmail99]

which location is consider Scarborough East, is it the Steeles/Markham location?

It is Morningside and 401. I checked Steeles and Markham, no lego clearance.

[Hodge]

Just FYI, I was in Walmart in North Burlington today and they had boxes of the new individual bagged minifigures - I believe they were 2.86/each...

Picked up five of them, waiting for my son to get home to open & build them...

[flyz]

Anyone see this? (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=42101)

Makes me want to pick up a case of 60 and keep them all :D

[FrogPrince]

Just FYI, I was in Walmart in North Burlington today and they had boxes of the new individual bagged minifigures - I believe they were 2.86/each...

Picked up five of them, waiting for my son to get home to open & build them...

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going there this afternoon. Hopefully there will still be some left.

EDIT: Is this the Dundas/Appleby location?

[Hodge]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going there this afternoon. Hopefully there will still be some left.

EDIT: Is this the Dundas/Appleby location?

Yes, it was the Dundas/Appleby one.

I was just there at lunch and they had plenty left, so you should be fine.

[FrogPrince]

Yes, it was the Dundas/Appleby one.

I was just there at lunch and they had plenty left, so you should be fine.

Thanks for the update, lol.

Are they in the toy section with the rest of the LEGO?
Also, can you feel through the bag as to what figure is inside by the different parts or are the bags designed so you can't tell?

[Hodge]

Thanks for the update, lol.

Are they in the toy section with the rest of the LEGO?
Also, can you feel through the bag as to what figure is inside by the different parts or are the bags designed so you can't tell?

Yes, they are in the Lego section.

Well, you can do some feeling - some of the accessories are pretty easy to pick out - i.e. 2 of the figures carry bows, and they are easy to feel - also the scuba diver's air tank & hoses are pretty easy to find... I'd imagine the skateboard and the caveman's club should be easy to find as well. Depends on how much time you want to spend squeezing bags in Walmart :)

[FrogPrince]

Yes, they are in the Lego section.

Well, you can do some feeling - some of the accessories are pretty easy to pick out - i.e. 2 of the figures carry bows, and they are easy to feel - also the scuba diver's air tank & hoses are pretty easy to find... I'd imagine the skateboard and the caveman's club should be easy to find as well. Depends on how much time you want to spend squeezing bags in Walmart :)

Thanks again.

Apparently, each bag has a seperate barcode which you can scan with an iPhone barcode scanner and it will tell you what figure is inside. I downloaded three (free) barcode scanner apps but only one of them had all the figures in its database. That'll save me a lot of time finding the figs I want.

[rogerrabbit168]

Thanks again.

Apparently, each bag has a seperate barcode which you can scan with an iPhone barcode scanner and it will tell you what figure is inside. I downloaded three (free) barcode scanner apps but only one of them had all the figures in its database. That'll save me a lot of time finding the figs I want.

damn, i don't have a iphone

would you be able to post the barcodes (numbers) for any star wars minifigures? thx

[FrogPrince]

damn, i don't have a iphone

would you be able to post the barcodes (numbers) for any star wars minifigures? thx

The barcodes are only for the Minifig Collection. Not Star Wars figs. Sorry.

[Hodge]

Thanks again.

Apparently, each bag has a seperate barcode which you can scan with an iPhone barcode scanner and it will tell you what figure is inside. I downloaded three (free) barcode scanner apps but only one of them had all the figures in its database. That'll save me a lot of time finding the figs I want.

Can you tell me the name of the app?

Thanks!

[FrogPrince]

Can you tell me the name of the app?

Thanks!

Its called Zbar barcode reader. Its not the prettiest app but its the one that has all the figs (at least the ones I'm interested in) in its database.

[appleb]

You can print off the barcodes here.
http://www.poeghostal.com/2010/05/blind-boxed-lego-minifigs-code-cracked.html

However the codes are worthless to us, because these are UPC codes for the european minifigs, and the barcodes in Canada are different. I believe the iphone app is based off the european barcodes too.

Personally I'm just going to buy a sealed box because that is supposed to guarantee one of each. I don't like how people can cherrypick their minifigs by feeling the bag, it will only make for unhappy kids who keep opening packs and can't find the ninja they want. Luckily I already have an army of ninjas from a few years back.

Has anyone spotted the minifigs in the GTA yet?

[FrogPrince]

You can print off the barcodes here.
http://www.poeghostal.com/2010/05/blind-boxed-lego-minifigs-code-cracked.html

However the codes are worthless to us, because these are UPC codes for the european minifigs, and the barcodes in Canada are different. I believe the iphone app is based off the european barcodes too.

Personally I'm just going to buy a sealed box because that is supposed to guarantee one of each. I don't like how people can cherrypick their minifigs by feeling the bag, it will only make for unhappy kids who keep opening packs and can't find the ninja they want. Luckily I already have an army of ninjas from a few years back.

Has anyone spotted the minifigs in the GTA yet?

Here are the North American barcodes that someone put together:
http://www.metrocast.net/~petero/minifig%20barcode%20cheat%20sheet.jpg

I printed this page, scanned the barcodes with the app and they all showed up. If you compare the barcodes from your link and mine they look different for the same figs so I'm guessing these are the correct NA ones.

Either way, I'll know in about 1.5 hours.

[dingmah]

Spotted the following new sets @ Toys R Us Market Mall in Calgary over the weekend:

1) Passenger Plane - #3181 - $55
2) Lego City Truck - #3221 - $45

[robskot]

Went to a few WM on the North side of Calgary today...wasn't able to see any of the Minifig packs...Same with TRU.

TRU.com (US SITE) has them posted, but .ca doesn't...I am curious as to how long til they'll be showing up out west.

[Akitakara]

Walmart.ca doesn't have the items posted on their website yet.

[jax36]

Went to a few WM on the North side of Calgary today...wasn't able to see any of the Minifig packs...Same with TRU.

TRU.com (US SITE) has them posted, but .ca doesn't...I am curious as to how long til they'll be showing up out west.


I was just at Westbrook Wal-Mart... nothing there either.
>:(

[vistaliving]

Just got this. Pretty fun.

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3837&cn=595

[Hodge]

Here's a link to a North American minifig bar code guide - easy to read and so far 100% accurate for me (checked 3 and used it to buy 6 more that we haven't opened yet to complete our collection)

http://www.itsalltrue.net/?p=5750

Looking forward to series 2!

[Kakarot]

I need something special for my kids 5th birthday in August.... I was thinking death star... but I cannot do that on a 5 year old, lol.... so if anyone sees a must see star wars lego set... plz let me know, thx!

[MacBuster]

chinook center? wtf? :confused: Why not Yorkville, or Eaton Center, or Yorkdale. The center of the universe and we don't have a lego store..what is the world coming to.

I believe Chinook is the second most profitable mall in Canada, after Sherway (?).


Calgary is getting a lot of these things first: disposable income here per capita would be the highest in Canada, I think.

[mikalh78]

Still looking for a seller that has a 10179 Lego MF for sale...

[MrDisco]

I need something special for my kids 5th birthday in August.... I was thinking death star... but I cannot do that on a 5 year old, lol.... so if anyone sees a must see star wars lego set... plz let me know, thx!

you're better off with a duplo kit like the new toy story models.

[FrogPrince]

I got all the minifigs from the Series 1 Collection that I wanted :)

4 Woodsmen, 3 Native Americans, 1 Zombie, 1 Robot, 1 Cowboy & 1 Caveman.

Might pick up an extra woodsman or two if I come across them again.

Waiting for series 2 now.

[mixtape]

Can anyone confirm where they found this minifigure collection sold in Calgary? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Thanks!

[stony]

Here's a link to a North American minifig bar code guide - easy to read and so far 100% accurate for me (checked 3 and used it to buy 6 more that we haven't opened yet to complete our collection)

http://www.itsalltrue.net/?p=5750

Looking forward to series 2!

cool, thanks! Anyone see these in the Edmonton area?

[Akitakara]

The following Walmarts do NOT have the minifigures for sale yet for anyone wondering... :(


Walmart #3066
1350 Richmond Road,
Ottawa, ON
613-820-8767


Walmart #3131
2210 Bank Street,
Ottawa, ON
613-247-1184

[green_paper]

Personally I'm just going to buy a sealed box because that is supposed to guarantee one of each. I don't like how people can cherrypick their minifigs by feeling the bag, it will only make for unhappy kids who keep opening packs and can't find the ninja they want. Luckily I already have an army of ninjas from a few years back.
How do you plan on buying an entire sealed box? I'm not sure if stores will let you do that...

[dingmah]

How do you plan on buying an entire sealed box? I'm not sure if stores will let you do that...
From online US retailers. They're only $2 USD each too ;) My pre-order should be shipping soon.

[robskot]

Just got the flyer...

- 20% off all CREATOR, SPACE POLICE and POWER MINER sets
- Save $5 on all $19.99 Lego RACERS

[appleb]

How do you plan on buying an entire sealed box? I'm not sure if stores will let you do that...

Well I just came back from the Scarborough Town Center Walmart and they had like 8 open boxes of the minifigs there. I decided against buying a box because I think there are like 50 per box. I didn't realize there would be so many in a box and I didn't feel like spending $150 on minifigs in one shot. They're $2.86 per minifig.

Instead I looked at the bags and I was able to eyeball the differences between the bar codes. I didn't have the printout with me so I didn't know which bag had exactly which mini, but I didn't care because I just wanted all 16 different minis without duplicates. So basically I would check a bag... if the code did not match one already in my 'keep' pile then I would keep it, otherwise it would go back to the box. It didn't take very long until I had 16 unique barcodes.

[lilyg]

Just came back from Walmart/Lougheed Mall, Burnaby.....got all 16 by using the printout of barcodes(thank you for posting!), now I'm $52 poorer...lol. Didn't take long at all to go through them. BTW...there are lots of boxes, maybe 10 boxes of assorted, didn't count.

[bluedragonz]

Just came back from Walmart/Lougheed Mall, Burnaby.....got all 16 by using the printout of barcodes(thank you for posting!), now I'm $52 poorer...lol. Didn't take long at all to go through them. BTW...there are lots of boxes, maybe 10 boxes of assorted, didn't count.

The Vancouver Supercentre store had 3 full boxes. It seems they don't carry as much as the regular stores.

[andyp]

Woo hoo. Bought some yesterday for the kiddies at the north London WM.

Got the Caveman, Robot, and Crash Test Dummy. Can't wait to go grope the baggies for some more...Skater here I come!

[dogbolter]

The following Walmarts do NOT have the minifigures for sale yet for anyone wondering... :(

Found some today at the Trainyards

[Akitakara]

Found some today at the Trainyards

Figures...that one place I didn't check.

Thank you very much. I'll head out there soon. :D

[MrDisco]

Minifigs have been spotted in the burbs. Walmart in Woodbridge and Thornhill both have them on the shelves.

The bad news: Woodbridge has 3 half empty boxes. Thornhill has 1 half empty box. Both locations heavily picked over.

Going by the guide my guess is that the cheerleader and zombie will be the hardest to get :| I know I still have to keep looking for those. The clown and skater i found one of each. Tons of Ninjas though.

For me the barcode method is the best way to identify, though it's hard to stand there with a bunch of figures in one hand and cheat sheets in another without raising suspicion. Feeling the bags out I found to be too difficult to distinguish.

[pigqq]

Thanks for the OP. One suggestion, can you give direct links to those posts with good deals in your first post? or you can copy those posts (give credits to those who first find the deals) into your first post to make other people easily view the deals. Thank you!

[Canada_7]

Got my 16 :D . Though I had to buy the magician twice because for whatever reason I didn't notice my first package the bottom was a little ripped and thus missing a wand. All from Scarborough Town Centre location.

I wouldn't have even bought these if you guys in this thread didn't mention that Lego was coming out with these things :lol: . Now you've made my wallet even more empty :( .

[stony]

cool, thanks! Anyone see these in the Edmonton area?

To answer my own question somewhat, there were 4 boxes in Spruce Grove, 2 empty, one new, and one partly picked over (by me :lol:). Not sure about Edmonton, but if they are in Spruce Grove, I imagine that they'd be at most Walmarts.

[Xarion]

I cleaned out what was left of the thornhill walmart, there's a couple cowboys left and a robot and one other one.

Missing 3 for my set now :/ haven't been able to find a zombie/ninja and skater yet.

[MrDisco]

Missing 3 for my set now :/ haven't been able to find a zombie/ninja and skater yet.

you'll find a ninja at woodbridge, and i think there's one skater (well as of may 30 anyway). for sure there were no zombies as i went through all 3 boxes and couldn't find any.

how many sets is everyone trying to complete?

[robskot]

For those in Calgary area, AIRDRIE has the minifigs.

[Xarion]

Just one for me but I want about 10 zombies to start a hostile take-over of my sons lego city...

[M-e-X-x]

Nice, hopefully there's more to come.



Well it's not like that was a big surprise with the job posting a couple weeks back... We just needed the official confirmation on the site.

Was bored a did some digging. Apparently TLG likes to open their first stores at nontraditional locations. You'd expect their first US retail store to be in some big city but it was in Minneapolis (http://stores.lego.com/en-us/Minneapolis/LandingPage.aspx) :D

Cool, not a bad location. There's a few one-location only stores in Chinook (Zara, RW&Co, FCUK, etc.)

[Canada_7]

you'll find a ninja at woodbridge, and i think there's one skater (well as of may 30 anyway). for sure there were no zombies as i went through all 3 boxes and couldn't find any.

how many sets is everyone trying to complete?

I've got one full set and it's already enough :lol: . I mean one full set will already cost you over $50...if you're doing more than one...well more power to you.

I'm sure some/most of you have probably seen pictures of Series 2 also:

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100518152815/lego/images/a/a7/8684-1.jpg

I personally like the minifigures in series 2 more. There's quite a few of them that I like in this series. How about the rest of you?

[Akitakara]

oh wow. Series 2 seems pretty good.

[dubjk]

Series 2 looks pretty cool. The spartan and the pharoah looks neat. I also like the figure in front (looks like a karate guy) because he's holding that small trophy (i think that's what it is)

[MrDisco]

I'm sure some/most of you have probably seen pictures of Series 2 also:


i think they did a much better job with series 2.

i wish these weren't blind packed and you could order in bulk. a legion of centurion minifigs would be cool

[FrogPrince]

Anyone seen the summer sets out yet? (Kingdoms, SW, City etc.) I went to Zellers last night and there was nothing new. I find Zellers usually gets the newest sets first.

[appleb]

TRU is selling the Taj Mahal set for $319.97. Regular price is $399.99.

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932797&cp=3590462.3590579.3590579&parentPage=family

I think you have to order it online because I've never seen the larger creator sets in the retail stores.

[MrDisco]

TRU is selling the Taj Mahal set for $319.97. Regular price is $399.99.


anyone remember how much the lego store had it when it was on sale a few months ago?

[rogerrabbit168]

TRU is selling the Taj Mahal set for $319.97. Regular price is $399.99.

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932797&cp=3590462.3590579.3590579&parentPage=family

I think you have to order it online because I've never seen the larger creator sets in the retail stores.


app 700 more pieces than the UCS MF, i wonder how heavy is this thing?

shipping is $9.95, not bad


also on sale at Toys R US, 20% off Lego City -Fire Bridge and Lego Creator - Green Grocer

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932799&cp=2582654&parentPage=family

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932791&cp=2582654&parentPage=family

[Canada_7]

anyone remember how much the lego store had it when it was on sale a few months ago?

I think it was on sale for $349.99 on the Lego site. I would buy it but...after getting that Millenium Falcon I don't think I even have room for this thing plus that's still a LOT to drop on a Lego set.

[DIODIO]

Going by the guide my guess is that the cheerleader and zombie will be the hardest to get :| I know I still have to keep looking for those. The clown and skater i found one of each. Tons of Ninjas though.

For me the barcode method is the best way to identify, though it's hard to stand there with a bunch of figures in one hand and cheat sheets in another without raising suspicion. Feeling the bags out I found to be too difficult to distinguish.

The WM I went to only have 1 1/2 box left, but by standing there with the cheat sheet(I didn't mind, since it is a GURANTEE on what I'm gonna get so I did not mind ppl staring) I was able to get everything except the cowboy. I did see another cheerleader and zombie there, so it is a big YMMV depends on the boxes and who have picked throught them... :lol:
UPDATE: Anyways, I just came back from 4 other WMs, but they were all OOS!!!!! Noooooo, I still need 1 to complete the set... hope they get more!

[robskot]

TRU is selling the Taj Mahal set for $319.97. Regular price is $399.99.

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3932797&cp=3590462.3590579.3590579&parentPage=family

I think you have to order it online because I've never seen the larger creator sets in the retail stores.

Noted...Thanks....

Also, just in regards to the Minifigs...as I was going thru to get my set yesterday, I was noting that there was an insane amount of Ninjas...but only a few Zombies...

I would guess that say the Zombies or one like the Cheerleader might go quick, cuz there will be those folks wanting to build an "army" for a display, etc...but this could be said about a lot of the figs...

[Ruf996]

mostly OUT OF STOCK from TRU now... >:(

[Voyeur]

As of this morning, the Walmart at 9650 MacLead Trail had 4 boxes of the mini
figs that looked pretty complete and a 5th box that looked like leftovers from earlier boxes had been tossed in it.

[appleb]

I would guess that say the Zombies or one like the Cheerleader might go quick, cuz there will be those folks wanting to build an "army" for a display, etc...but this could be said about a lot of the figs...

Yeah the cheerleaders and zombies are definite candidates for army builders. Personally I think the robot is the coolest one in this set, but I don't think I'd want multiples of them. The robot looks a lot more menacing when it's by itself. :lol:

I bet Lego is going to fix the packaging on later releases so the barcode cannot be used to determine the contents. Although it's probably too late for them to fix the packaging on series 2 since that comes out in September.

[bedouin]

Anyone have any luck finding the minifigs in edmonton?

[MrDisco]

Yeah the cheerleaders and zombies are definite candidates for army builders.


i'm hoping there will be a restock of the minifigs at walmart so i can get a zombie and cheerleader :|

(anyone want to trade a clown for one of those? I got an extra by mistake which i'll have to return).


mostly OUT OF STOCK from TRU now... >:(

the Grand Carousel is also on sale online.
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3691035
the green grocer and fire hall are oos :|

grabbed the carousel and the Taj for myself (and 2% cash back through GCR). thanks for alerting us to the sale.

[flyz]

the Grand Carousel is also on sale online.
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3691035
the green grocer and fire hall are oos :|

grabbed the carousel and the Taj for myself (and 2% cash back through GCR). thanks for alerting us to the sale.

I was eyeing either the 2 modular houses or Emerald Nights but they were OOS the first day the sale came live. Oh well, there's the shuttle that comes June 19 :lol:

[FrogPrince]

I bet Lego is going to fix the packaging on later releases so the barcode cannot be used to determine the contents. Although it's probably too late for them to fix the packaging on series 2 since that comes out in September.

If they're smart they won't. Adult collectors are more likely to buy a lot more of the figs if they can figure out what they're getting. And kids, they don't know they're getting the wool pulled over their eyes and will end up buying up whatever the adults dont want.

[MrDisco]

I was eyeing either the 2 modular houses or Emerald Nights but they were OOS the first day the sale came live. Oh well, there's the shuttle that comes June 19 :lol:

me too! i really want a lego train set and the emerald looked like a good way to start. oh well.

very true about the shuttle. day after my bday to boot.

[fttn]

Has anyone seen these minifigs in Durham or Scarborough? I've checked TRU in Durham and they said no Cdn stores have these yet. I saw a rep from Lego last week at Walmart and she said they were exclusive to TRU but I guess some RFDers have found them at Walmart?

[FrogPrince]

Has anyone seen these minifigs in Durham or Scarborough? I've checked TRU in Durham and they said no Cdn stores have these yet. I saw a rep from Lego last week at Walmart and she said they were exclusive to TRU but I guess some RFDers have found them at Walmart?

Yes, both Wmarts in Burlington have them.

[Xarion]

completed my set from the walmart at Scarborough town centre today, there were some ninja's left and a few more skateboarders, I took the last 2 zombies though.

[robskot]

Next weeks TRU 20% off all TECHNIC, Atlantis and Legoville lines.

Also, on the front cover it reads "GET IT HERE FIRST!" and references the new KINGDOMS, WORLD RACERS, POWER MINERS and CITY sets.

No indication as to when u can get them there first. And no mention of the summer SW lines.

[moopoo]

Next weeks TRU 20% off all TECHNIC, Atlantis and Legoville lines.

Also, on the front cover it reads "GET IT HERE FIRST!" and references the new KINGDOMS, WORLD RACERS, POWER MINERS and CITY sets.

No indication as to when u can get them there first. And no mention of the summer SW lines.

New Kingdoms, World Racers, Power Miners and City sets are already available at TRU in Vancouver. Saw them on the shelves a few days ago.

[ltbuyer]

FOR SURE the collectible mini-figs are not exclusive to anyone, general availability to all dealers at least within Canada. We finally got confirmation on our 50 cases (120 per case) having shipped, so we'll have stock by next week, and that should last a while.

[Akitakara]

FOR SURE the collectible mini-figs are not exclusive to anyone, general availability to all dealers at least within Canada. We finally got confirmation on our 50 cases (120 per case) having shipped, so we'll have stock by next week, and that should last a while.

I'm assuming you're the owner/manager of a store?

Care to tell us your store and location in case if anyone living buy is interested in checking out your stock once it arrives.

[FrogPrince]

Next weeks TRU 20% off all TECHNIC, Atlantis and Legoville lines.

Also, on the front cover it reads "GET IT HERE FIRST!" and references the new KINGDOMS, WORLD RACERS, POWER MINERS and CITY sets.

No indication as to when u can get them there first. And no mention of the summer SW lines.

When does the sale start? Friday morning?

[robskot]

I'm assuming you're the owner/manager of a store?

Care to tell us your store and location in case if anyone living buy is interested in checking out your stock once it arrives.

He always tends to try to lead people on thinking he knows something, but never will actually ever say how or where...tend to just write it off...


When does the sale start? Friday morning?

Yep, Friday...same as ever....OR ever, since they changed from Saturdays...

[MrDisco]

my local walmart just got the airplane lego city kit in. $55 :|

[DIODIO]

Yes, both Wmarts in Burlington have them.

HAD them, since the WM on Dundas is OOS! And I could NOT find them in any other WM since they are either OOS or have not heard of these... :(
On a positive note, I went to Chapters and brought the Lego SW encycopedia(comes with a figure) which is pretty good. :lol:

[Canada_7]

my local walmart just got the airplane lego city kit in. $55 :|

What's with that face :lol: ? I'm surprised since you seem to have bought quite a few HUGE Lego sets for over a hundred (excluding the Millenium Falcon, it seems you just bought the Taj Mahal and Carousel which aren't cheap), what's $55 for this set :lol: . Albeit those two are much more special than this airport.

[ssiu]

He always tends to try to lead people on thinking he knows something, but never will actually ever say how or where...tend to just write it off...


That is too harsh. I assume ltbuyer did not pay to be an official RFD sponsor, so he/she is careful so as not to be accused of improper advertising for personal gain. That is very proper behaviour. Anyone who wants to know more can just PM ltbuyer and he/she will tell you.

[MrDisco]

what's $55 for this set :lol: . Albeit those two are much more special than this airport.

ha guilty as charged. my only defense was that those sets were on sale and this new kit is not. i can't bear to imagine buying lego at regular price.

speaking of which, will the medieval town be available at TrU, WalMart or is that a lego store exclusive?

[robskot]

That is too harsh. I assume ltbuyer did not pay to be an official RFD sponsor, so he/she is careful so as not to be accused of improper advertising for personal gain. That is very proper behaviour. Anyone who wants to know more can just PM ltbuyer and he/she will tell you.


Sorry you feel that way...just how i've seen it so far.

[ltbuyer]

I have been trying to comment/make sure 'rumours' are not considered fact. And I would love to know how I mislead people. AND Yes I am the owner of Lasting Toys Inc, here in Mississauga, ON.

We are one of the last standing LEGO only stores in the area. Bricks & Blocks shut down all three of it's stores in the 4-5 years, TOy Blox shut down. The St Jacob's mall re-opened the old LEGO store there, but it's just the current stuff now, not alot of older stuff like they used to carry.

But since this is considered by some bad taste, I won't be commenting any more to correct mistakes etc. Given we are a LEGO dealer, i figured I could at least make sure people know where they can get stuff, and that the fig-packs for example, should be available anywhere that bothered to order them. Too often things are seen as specific to one chain, and unless people know they may miss out. Especially on these fig-packs, stocks seem to be very limited, especially down in USA at stores.

SORRY if I overstepped, later. MaS

[robskot]

I have been trying to comment/make sure 'rumours' are not considered fact. And I would love to know how I mislead people. AND Yes I am the owner of Lasting Toys Inc, here in Mississauga, ON.

We are one of the last standing LEGO only stores in the area. Bricks & Blocks shut down all three of it's stores in the 4-5 years, TOy Blox shut down. The St Jacob's mall re-opened the old LEGO store there, but it's just the current stuff now, not alot of older stuff like they used to carry.

But since this is considered by some bad taste, I won't be commenting any more to correct mistakes etc. Given we are a LEGO dealer, i figured I could at least make sure people know where they can get stuff, and that the fig-packs for example, should be available anywhere that bothered to order them. Too often things are seen as specific to one chain, and unless people know they may miss out. Especially on these fig-packs, stocks seem to be very limited, especially down in USA at stores.

SORRY if I overstepped, later. MaS

Great. Thanks for clarifing. But until now, how was anyone in this forum able to know you had any idea what u were talking about...which now I believe u obviously do.

Just way too many folks on this site stating info that is inacuarate, misleading, and in fact false...

L8r

[MrDisco]

my TrU order arrived. HOLY CRAP is this ever a big box. ok not as big as the falcon, but wow the Taj and the Merry Go Round are both quite impressive!

I just wished the Taj came with interior lighting like they show on the cover art. (does lego still sell fiber optic cabling or some kind of light system?). it's a bit annoying when lego embellishes the cover art - like i have an F1 technics (or was it model team?) kit that shows a race car driver. naturally that driver cannot be bought :(


Yes I am the owner of Lasting Toys Inc, here in Mississauga, ON.

c'mon no need to leave the thread :| we're all lego fanatics and the chance to deal with an honest retailer should always be encouraged. i hope you'll still stick around and maybe even help out fellow collectors track down some hard to find kits, minifigs.

[ltbuyer]

I know people get touchy about promoting things in private forums etc, so I try to stay low key etc, but yes generally we can give the low down on at leats what dealers have access too/vs exclusives etc. Too many people will otherwise miss out/hunt in the wrong places for stuff. LATER!

PS: We are LEGO nuts long before we had the store!! It kinda grew out of my own collecting/hunting for stock. And kids go nuts at our place, since we stock way more variety than any other store around. END PLUG! he he.

[Canada_7]

my TrU order arrived. HOLY CRAP is this ever a big box. ok not as big as the falcon, but wow the Taj and the Merry Go Round are both quite impressive!

Lucky you. Wanted to buy the Taj Mahal set plus some of the other large sets TRU had on sale but it was just too much to spend after getting the Millenium Falcon (also lacking the room) plus all that Olympic Apparel spending.

[Akitakara]

PS: We are LEGO nuts long before we had the store!! It kinda grew out of my own collecting/hunting for stock. And kids go nuts at our place, since we stock way more variety than any other store around. END PLUG! he he.

Oh if only you were located in Ottawa, I'd probably visit your store every week! lols :lol:

[Canada_7]

Gonna be waiting for those modular houses (Green Grocer, Grand Emporium, Fire Brigade etc.) to come down in price again...want them but just too pricey.

[Ruf996]

Gonna be waiting for those modular houses (Green Grocer, Grand Emporium, Fire Brigade etc.) to come down in price again...want them but just too pricey.

same... all 3 set would come up to be more then $700... ouch..

[robskot]

From a banner on Lego.ca today...

LINK (http://shop.lego.com/popups/Popup.aspx?id=vip610)


Offer is valid June 7th through June 20th for orders via the phone and on shop.LEGO.com. For online and telephone orders, points are attributed to the account once payment is received. Offer cannot be combined with any other VIP offer, discount or coupon. Points will not be earned on the purchase of Gift Cards, pre-orders, any applicable taxes or shipping charges. Customers that have signed up to the VIP Program by phone must register online at VIP.LEGO.com to redeem their rewards. Offer not valid at LEGOLAND Discovery Centers or LEGOLAND Parks. Offer cannot be applied to previously placed orders or prior purchases. The LEGO Company reserves the right to amend or cancel this promotion at any time without prior notice.


My only question....what the hell are VIP points?

EDIT: And HERE (http://shop.lego.com/VIP2/default.aspx?domainredir=vip.lego.com)is my own answer...5% OFF!

[MrDisco]

EDIT: And HERE (http://shop.lego.com/VIP2/default.aspx?domainredir=vip.lego.com)is my own answer...5% OFF!

lol what?

"The LEGO VIP Program is our way of thanking you for shopping with us, at your local LEGO Store, through shop.LEGO.com or over the phone. Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend and for every 100 points we’ll give you $5 to spend on more sets for your favorite LEGO fan!"

This was launched about a week ago. Lego sent out emails announcing the program for Canadians.

edit: should also note:
Q: Do my points ever expire?

A: Yes, all VIP Points expire on December 31st two years after the year in which they were earned. Before this happens, LEGO will notify you via the email address you provided during registration.

[DIODIO]

lol what?

"The LEGO VIP Program is our way of thanking you for shopping with us, at your local LEGO Store, through shop.LEGO.com or over the phone. Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend and for every 100 points we’ll give you $5 to spend on more sets for your favorite LEGO fan!"

This was launched about a week ago. Lego sent out emails announcing the program for Canadians.

Thanks for the break down, so it's simply, you spend $100 they give us 5% back! :lol: This reminds me when Bust Buy first introduce their stupid Bust Buy points! :lol:

[flyz]

You get double points from now till June 20th. So 2 points for every $1 spent.

[robskot]

On the front cover show's ALL Toy Story Toys that are $20 or more, including Lego, are BOGO 1/2 off.

And they also have 3 sets on sale at 20% off...they are #7754 - HOME ONE...#7637 FARM and #7747 WIND TURBINE TRANSPORT...

And just more talk again about new sets coming, but still no SW.

[Canada_7]

I was at the Eaton Centre earlier and saw that Toys Toys Toys or w/e it's called (they sell a whole bunch of...well...Toys basically) saying they had a Lego sale. There's a lot of choices but nothing of note that's different than what you would find at TRU or Walmart. Even with the discounts, the prices end up being more than what they retail for at the two big chains it seems. For example, one that I remember was the Sports Car (8402) (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8402-1) originally was for like $17-$20 and they dropped it down to $14.99 at Toys Toys Toys while at TRU and Walmart the same set REGULARLY sells for like $12.99 already.

[rogerrabbit168]

I was at the Eaton Centre earlier and saw that Toys Toys Toys or w/e it's called (they sell a whole bunch of...well...Toys basically) saying they had a Lego sale. There's a lot of choices but nothing of note that's different than what you would find at TRU or Walmart. Even with the discounts, the prices end up being more than what they retail for at the two big chains it seems. For example, one that I remember was the Sports Car (8402) (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8402-1) originally was for like $17-$20 and they dropped it down to $14.99 at Toys Toys Toys while at TRU and Walmart the same set REGULARLY sells for like $12.99 already.


that place is a total joke when it comes to their prices. like you mention, even their sale price is more expensive then the MSRP. Another example is the dropship with AT-OT, regular price $499, sale price $399, when LEGO only sells it for $349

[MrDisco]

I was at the Eaton Centre earlier and saw that Toys Toys Toys

TTT are horrible scammers. unless you're incredibly desperate, it's best to avoid that place.

[bluedragonz]

On the front cover show's ALL Toy Story Toys that are $20 or more, including Lego, are BOGO 1/2 off.

And they also have 3 sets on sale at 20% off...they are #7754 - HOME ONE...#7637 FARM and #7747 WIND TURBINE TRANSPORT...

And just more talk again about new sets coming, but still no SW.

Theres also 25% off ALL LEGO Prince of Persia this week at ToysRUs Canada.

[FrogPrince]

Theres also 25% off ALL LEGO Prince of Persia this week at ToysRUs Canada.

I checked the online catalgue and there is nothing about that.

[Hodge]

I checked the online catalgue and there is nothing about that.

Yeah, same here. I was in the Oakville TRU and they had a sign up that said the Prince of Persia stuff was all 20% off (not 25%). Not sure what is up with the email.

[FrogPrince]

Yeah, same here. I was in the Oakville TRU and they had a sign up that said the Prince of Persia stuff was all 20% off (not 25%). Not sure what is up with the email.

:confused:The online flier has nothing about a PoP sale :confused:

[Hodge]

:confused:The online flier has nothing about a PoP sale :confused:

It was in an email they sent out this week - subject was "LEGO's 2nd Annual Father's Day Event"

text is:

Save 25% on all Prince of Persia LEGO the week of June 11th - June 17th

Save 25% on all LEGO Racers the week of June 18th - June 24th

You can view it here:

http://view.ed4.net/v/OEKW6Z/Z0YIV/ZG7ZIC6/IGQYC/

[MrDisco]

any new sightings for the minifgs? my two walmarts are completely cleared out :(

[robskot]

Theres also 25% off ALL LEGO Prince of Persia this week at ToysRUs Canada.


It was in an email they sent out this week - subject was "LEGO's 2nd Annual Father's Day Event"

text is:

Save 25% on all Prince of Persia LEGO the week of June 11th - June 17th

Save 25% on all LEGO Racers the week of June 18th - June 24th

You can view it here:

http://view.ed4.net/v/OEKW6Z/Z0YIV/ZG7ZIC6/IGQYC/

I just looked back, and you're right...I have the same email...it came at 0800 on Wednesday...but clicking on the link on the email just takes you to the Canadian site with regular pricing??? And it's a Canadian email, as below it, they have the very same add/pics, just en Francais...

[forwhatreason]

I was wondering if anyone has ever seen the Lego Indiana Jones sets go on sale? I really want the one with the airplanes but $65 is pricy. I'm also afraid they'll stop selling it soon. I missed the one with the motorcycles a while back and don't want to miss out on the planes set.

[redjl]

any new sightings for the minifgs? my two walmarts are completely cleared out :(

The same out here. Only saw them once at the Queensbourgh Walmart out west, last week. Have not seen them anywhere else (Toys R Us, Zellers, etc).

I have not read too much online about these, is the second series expected soon?

[Kurtz7834]

any new sightings for the minifgs? my two walmarts are completely cleared out :(

Who is buying all these things? Collectors? Ebayers?

I looked at them but $3 each for a tiny figure is expensive for what you are getting. Over $50 for a full set.

[redjl]

Who is buying all these things? Collectors? Ebayers?

I looked at them but $3 each for a tiny figure is expensive for what you are getting. Over $50 for a full set.

My guess is Ebayer's. I bought a bunch for my 3 year old, as treats for good behavior. Has worked out well so far as she really likes helping daddy with his Lego. :)

[DIODIO]

The same out here. Only saw them once at the Queensbourgh Walmart out west, last week. Have not seen them anywhere else (Toys R Us, Zellers, etc).

I have not read too much online about these, is the second series expected soon?

Same here I checked everywhere too and NOTHING... I'm still short 1 figure for my collection, ppl are selling them for something like $10+(with shipping) on ebay... I sure aren't planning on paying that much for something that I could have got for $4... Thanks to all those hoarders whom brought them all for profits, DEATH to those B@$^@%#$!!!!! :twisted:
Yes series 2 is coming out in Sept as someone had already posted.

[DIODIO]

Who is buying all these things? Collectors? Ebayers?

I looked at them but $3 each for a tiny figure is expensive for what you are getting. Over $50 for a full set.

Mostly online sellers(those hoardin B@$T@RD$!!!!!)...
Well, Lego(s) does retain or even goes up on their resell value over time especially if they are rare! I know since I'm a collector just like most of the ppl here! :D

[redrage]

The same out here. Only saw them once at the Queensbourgh Walmart out west, last week. Have not seen them anywhere else (Toys R Us, Zellers, etc).

I have not read too much online about these, is the second series expected soon?

I went to the same Walmart and the one at Lougheed last week. Lougheed had two packs left so my friend bought those. Both locations had some opened packs that I guess people swiped.

[flyz]

Mostly online sellers(those hoardin B@$T@RD$!!!!!)...
Well, Lego(s) does retain or even goes up on their resell value over time especially if they are rare! I know since I'm a collector just like most of the ppl here! :D

Well, these can be flipped around for a pretty good profit. Just look at BL.

A while ago, you could preorder a case of 60 for US$130 from bigbadtoystore and resell them for US$3.50 per. (Cheapest North American seller)

[MrDisco]

Same here I checked everywhere too and NOTHING.

did these even hit TrU? what about Sears? I can't believe only Wal-Mart got them and they haven't even restocked :|

[Xarion]

Went to pick up a Midiscale Falcon today at Walmart on Bathurst/Center Street. They had 2 boxes of minifigs, they looked fresh and unsorted but I didn't bother looking that closely because I have my set already, nothing else of interest there though.

Also, don't suppose someone has a UCS Falcon from that sale still that they want to get rid of for $300ish :P

[DIODIO]

did these even hit TrU? what about Sears? I can't believe only Wal-Mart got them and they haven't even restocked :|

I checked a couple of TRU and Selless last week and nothing... so best bet is to hope WM restock them...

[MrDisco]

They had 2 boxes of minifigs, they looked fresh and unsorted


I went their earlier. They had 4 boxes all disheveled. Went through them all - no zombies, no cheerleaders. The hunt continues :( on the upside I neatly sorted the boxes for the next guy (4 boxes turned into 3 after arranging the packages)

warning: be sure to inspect your packets. I found 4 open packages with loose pieces falling all the place. Stupid people :(

judging by the skateboard piece that fell out, the plastic just doesn't feel the same.

[FrogPrince]

I went their earlier. They had 4 boxes all disheveled. Went through them all - no zombies, no cheerleaders. The hunt continues :( on the upside I neatly sorted the boxes for the next guy (4 boxes turned into 3 after arranging the packages)

warning: be sure to inspect your packets. I found 4 open packages with loose pieces falling all the place. Stupid people :(

judging by the skateboard piece that fell out, the plastic just doesn't feel the same.

They're made in China as opposed to Europe. They're made out of the same cheaper plastic as the magnet, key chain and other small LEGO exclusive sets. The figures in the regular sets sold in stores are made out of a different plastic.

[stony]

The Lego Atlantis Neptune Carrier is on clearance at Costco.ca for $59.97. Free shipping: http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10333996&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|20428|20402&N=4009668&Mo=10&pos=2&No=8&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=20402&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC2824-Cat20428&topnav=

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/6866/220136cll.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/220136cll.jpg/)

Toys R Us has it for $79.99: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3822074&cp=2585829.3822074

[QuadESL63]

Found a box of wave 1 mini-figures @ Steeles West + Hilda TRU, hidden @ one of the check-out counters. I picked 1 robot and the last 2 zombies :D However, they are $2.99/ea - 10 cents more than Wally...

[Xarion]

Toys R Us Lego sales this week looks pretty crappy, $5 off Toy Story Lego, didn't see anything else in the flyer.

Wish they'd have a Star Wars sale already :/

[ImmortalShark]

I can only find this story on Gizmodo so far but I want one!!!

New Ultimate Collector Series (http://gizmodo.com/5565333/the-new-gigantic-lego-imperial-shuttle)

[Xarion]

Damn, I knew the UCS was the imperial ship but I didn't think it'd look that badass, guess I'll start saving for that one now too :/ just bought a Star Destoyer and X Wing, still no Falcon though.

Didn't see an MSRP on that though, 2000 peices is going to be expensive.

[bluedragonz]

Damn, I knew the UCS was the imperial ship but I didn't think it'd look that badass, guess I'll start saving for that one now too :/ just bought a Star Destoyer and X Wing, still no Falcon though.

Didn't see an MSRP on that though, 2000 peices is going to be expensive.

The MSRP price for Canada will be $309.99.

[Xarion]

Saw 6 boxes of minis at toys r us on high tech drive, there was a couple of them at each checkout lane and one in the videogames section, $2.99. makes it harder to search though since they're at the checkout

[sg0777]

Picked up the Robot and Wrestler mini-fig at the Lego store in St Jacobs on Sat. They had a freshly opened box at the counter. They were $2.99. Was able to get the Clown, Caveman and Cheerleader at the Walmart at Fairview Mall in Kitchener last weekend.

[robskot]

http://stores.lego.com/en-us/Calgary/LandingPage.aspx

IS the weekend of July 16-18...during Stampede, big surprise!!!

Some give-aways and stuff like that...

[FrogPrince]

No new sales at TRU next week? I'm not seeing anything in the flyer besides the sales from last week. :confused:

[forwhatreason]

For anyone in Vancouver still looking for the minifigs:
Toys R Us on Broadway (near granville) has them, but there's a limit of 3 and you have to go to the cashier to get them.
Also, Granville Island Toy Company on Main st sells them.
Both places sell them for 2.99 each.

[flyz]

Looks like 10213 Shuttle Adventure is available right now at S@H. Not on sale but it's a great set anyway. And you're getting a piece of history since the shuttle is being retired...

[dingmah]

Looks like 10213 Shuttle Adventure is available right now at S@H. Not on sale but it's a great set anyway. And you're getting a piece of history since the shuttle is being retired...
It'd be 10x awesome if the designers also recreated the actual shuttle launch pad. I'm sure some Lego nut will create a MOC of it though :lol:

[Vampslay]

What is S&H ?

[webster354]

Shipping and handling


What is S&H ?

[appleb]

Shipping and handling

Actually S@H in the lego context means Lego Shop at Home.

http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=10213&LangId=2057&ShipTo=CA

[Akitakara]

What is S&H ?

S&H = Shipping and Handling
S@H = (Lego) Shop @ Home (Store)

[Vampslay]

Actually S@H in the lego context means Lego Shop at Home.

http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=10213&LangId=2057&ShipTo=CA

thanks everyone. I meant S@H...

[Bulwark]

Not sure how hot it is, but barnes and noble has a BOGO 50% off on toys and games which does include lego. The 50% discount applies to the lesser of the two prices.

I got a couple sets. Shipping was under around $8 USD I believe and they do charge GST.

[flyz]

It'd be 10x awesome if the designers also recreated the actual shuttle launch pad. I'm sure some Lego nut will create a MOC of it though :lol:

I'm sure someone will make an amazing MOC of the crawler transporter and the launch pad itself. There's so many talented AFOLs out there.

[MrDisco]

I'm sure someone will make an amazing MOC of the crawler transporter and the launch pad itself. There's so many talented AFOLs out there.

what would be cool is if someone designs a realistic piece to match and then uploads the instructions on Lego's custom order section of their website.

[robskot]

So, just noticed that S@H has a couple of the Indiana Jones sets post on the deals page this morning...

LINK (http://shop.lego.com/SalesAndDeals/Default.aspx?va=1)



Not sure how hot it is, but barnes and noble has a BOGO 50% off on toys and games which does include lego. The 50% discount applies to the lesser of the two prices.

I got a couple sets. Shipping was under around $8 USD I believe and they do charge GST.

Actually, very HOT!!! Good, thanks!!! I love BN.com for lego! Find a 15% off coupon to throw on and this is really good!


Also good eye on the Shuttle there Disco...I like that set, but think I am just going to wait for the UCS Imperial Shuttle!

[appleb]

Are there any Walmarts in the GTA that still have the minifigs? STC and Markville Mall appear to be sold out now...

[DIODIO]

Are there any Walmarts in the GTA that still have the minifigs? STC and Markville Mall appear to be sold out now...

Nothing in Burlington... I'm still 1 short of the set... :(

[MrDisco]

for those ordering the shuttle, don't forget to sign up for the lego vip membership and collect your points


Are there any Walmarts in the GTA that still have the minifigs? STC and Markville Mall appear to be sold out now...

nothing at the walmart in thornhill :| i still need a few figures :(

[MrDisco]

...late breaking news...

when ordering from S@H between June 28 - July 31 and your order is $75 or more, then use code CASM at checkout. You'll get FREE shipping AND a free Spaceman magnet figure (the base of which says 'in space since 1978'). This is exclusive to the Lego store.

(While supplies last)

[Bulwark]

So, just noticed that S@H has a couple of the Indiana Jones sets post on the deals page this morning...

LINK (http://shop.lego.com/SalesAndDeals/Default.aspx?va=1)




Actually, very HOT!!! Good, thanks!!! I love BN.com for lego! Find a 15% off coupon to throw on and this is really good!


Also good eye on the Shuttle there Disco...I like that set, but think I am just going to wait for the UCS Imperial Shuttle!


Wish I could take credit for finding that deal. Someone else posted it here, but for some reason it just quickly fell away.

[flyz]

...late breaking news...

when ordering from S@H between June 28 - July 31 and your order is $75 or more, then use code CASM at checkout. You'll get FREE shipping AND a free Spaceman magnet figure (the base of which says 'in space since 1978'). This is exclusive to the Lego store.

(While supplies last)

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

Damn I wonder if I could get them to apply that to my order.

[robskot]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

Damn I wonder if I could get them to apply that to my order.

Cancel and reorder on Monday...

[redrage]

Are there any Walmarts in the GTA that still have the minifigs? STC and Markville Mall appear to be sold out now...

In GVR, Toys R Us' have been getting them since last week. Maybe the same for GTA?

[kupopo]

Just want to say that my bro got his mini lego set from pickering town centre's mastermind. So for those who is willing to go to the east end of gta should go for it.

[dogbolter]

Slightly off topic and YMMV but...

I was in Loblaws (Blair and Ogilvie) this afternoon and they have the Rubbermaid Keepsake Photo and Media boxes on sale for half price, $4.99 with no taxes until Wednesday. They are about as wide as a large shoe box but twice as long. About the size of a medium to large lego set.

[bluedragonz]

25% off all lego ben 10 sets at Zellers until july 22
They're now at $14.99 compared to $19.99.

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs.ca (http://toysnbricks.com/blog/can-toysrus-ca-new-2010-summer-lego-sets-listed/) added some extra summer lego sets such as lego games, star wars and trains but out of stock at the moment.

[FrogPrince]

Has anyone recently been to the Toys Toys Toys location in Vaughan Mills? I'm looking for Viking sets and wondering if anyone has seen any there recently. I'm planning on going there on Friday and I'm wondering what I can expect in terms of in-stock stuff.

[mikalh78]

I bought the X Wing fighter and when I was moving things around to make room for my new TV, one of the bright orange semi clear pieces that is on the back of the X Wing fighter came off. Could I order that part on the lego site?

[mixtape]

I bought the X Wing fighter and when I was moving things around to make room for my new TV, one of the bright orange semi clear pieces that is on the back of the X Wing fighter came off. Could I order that part on the lego site?

yes, you just go on there website and search the model of that lego set. and then search by part. easy as cake.

[mikalh78]

I found "Parabolic Element" but no orange?

[MrDisco]

I bought the X Wing fighter and when I was moving things around to make room for my new TV, one of the bright orange semi clear pieces that is on the back of the X Wing fighter came off. Could I order that part on the lego site?

it helps if you include the lego set #

if the part isn't available at Lego, you can also try 3rd party sellers. i.e.

http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/4740

[mikalh78]

the set # is 6212.

[ImmortalShark]

the set # is 6212.

Here is another site that offers after market pieces.

http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=1323&colorID=98

[mikalh78]

so that piece is the one that makes up the back part?

[ImmortalShark]

I believe so. I looked up the parts for model 6212

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=6212-1

Then I checked for transparent orange parts which gave me the link above. However, I just realized you need transparent Neon orange so it's at this link.

http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=1323&colorID=18

Sorry about that. :o

[mikalh78]

No worries. I hope the shipping won't kill me. and thank you!

[DIODIO]

Just want to say that my bro got his mini lego set from pickering town centre's mastermind. So for those who is willing to go to the east end of gta should go for it.

Thanks, just picked up the last figure I need for the set since WM is still OOS...

[Akitakara]

~ OTTAWA Residents Only ~

PlayValue Toys finally has the minifigures in stock at the front cash for $2.99 each

It is a full case, I believe they may have another case or 2...

... and they confirmed that they have already ordered a few boxes for Series 2!!! YAY!

[ImmortalShark]

B&N is offering 20% off any one item this weekend until July 5th (July 6th 2:59am EDT). Use code: Y9K7J7X.

http://cart2.barnesandnoble.com/shop/promodetails.asp?promoid=8048&popupclose=0

Anakin's Y-Wing and the Separatists shuttle are 10% off too!

[flyz]

My shuttle arrived today from Fedex!
Pretty damn quick shipping considering I got the shipped email on June 30th and with Canada Day in between. But the box suffered some shipping damage.... oh well.

It'll be my first System set in 18 years since the release of the 4558 Metroliner, I'm more of a Technic kinda guy anyway :D. Can't wait to build this bad boy.

[freezeepopprice]

B&N is offering 20% off any one item this weekend until July 5th (July 6th 2:59am EDT). Use code: Y9K7J7X.

http://cart2.barnesandnoble.com/shop/promodetails.asp?promoid=8048&popupclose=0

Anakin's Y-Wing and the Separatists shuttle are 10% off too!

The dangers of reading redflagdeals ;). I picked up a Y-wing for my son's upcoming birthday. Thanks!!!

[ImmortalShark]

It's not on special, but my son is wanting the X-wing fighter for his birthday.

Toys R US Canada (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2686578) wants $84.99 CAD

Toys R US USA (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2305552) wants $59.99 USD

The Lego Shop (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=6212&cn=240&d=322) has it for $49.99 USD. You need a US address as the price jumps to $79.99 CAD if you choose Canada.

I picked up the Pirate Tank as well (since I had not seen it around) to get free shipping and the free spaceman minifig magnet. The pirate tank was $39.99 which is probably not a great price. Total for both sets was 97.90 tax and shipping included.

[mixtape]

For anyone finding these collectable $2.99 series 1 minifigures...where do you find them in Walmart in the toy lego section? cashier section? I can't seem to find them anywhere, but I did find 1 minifigure just randomly dropped in the front displays not close to where the toys are or the cashiers are.

[bluedragonz]

For anyone finding these collectable $2.99 series 1 minifigures...where do you find them in Walmart in the toy lego section? cashier section? I can't seem to find them anywhere, but I did find 1 minifigure just randomly dropped in the front displays not close to where the toys are or the cashiers are.


They're usually in the LEGO section at Wal-Mart. If your at ToysRUs, they may be near the cashier or separate from the LEGO aisle. Good luck!

[moopoo]

For anyone finding these collectable $2.99 series 1 minifigures...where do you find them in Walmart in the toy lego section? cashier section? I can't seem to find them anywhere, but I did find 1 minifigure just randomly dropped in the front displays not close to where the toys are or the cashiers are.

If you're in GVR and cannot find them at Walmart you can try Kaboodles, Splash Toy Store, Chapters Indigo (various locations, possibly across Canada). You'll find them at/near the cashiers counter. Happy minifigure hunting!

[bluedragonz]

50% off on LEGO Bionicle Legends at ToysRUs.ca - Today Only!!!
$7.48 each (reg.$14.99)

25% off select LEGO Toy Story at Zellers until August 19
-Construct a Buzz $25.99 (reg.$34.99)
-Lotso Dump Truck $19.99 (reg.$26.99)
*there may be more stuff

[g man]

50% off on LEGO Bionicle Legends at ToysRUs.ca - Today Only!!!
$7.48 each (reg.$14.99)

25% off select LEGO Toy Story at Zellers until August 19
-Construct a Buzz $25.99 (reg.$34.99)
-Lotso Dump Truck $19.99 (reg.$26.99)
*there may be more stuff

Beat me to it. :D

http://trusca.imageg.net/cms_widgets/28/94/289472_assets/Wednesday01.jpg

[bluedragonz]

Zellers: July 9-15

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off ALL LEGO
*2nd item must be of equal or lesser value

[FrogPrince]

Zellers: July 9-15

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off ALL LEGO
*2nd item must be of equal or lesser value

Thanks for the heads up. I haven't seen the Kingdoms line at Zellers yet which is what I really want to get. I might pick up a few extra Prince of Persia sets though.

[mixtape]

Thanks again for your posts....going to go hunt them at Chapters, since I find that the walmarts in Calgary are cleaned out of Series 1 minifigures.

I did find some kid selling it for profit on kijiji for $80 for the entire lego series 1 set, but I would rather pay the 2.99 x 16 = $47.84 +GST....grrrrrr

I'll probably just drop by the 'first' lego store in Canada when it opens next week and hunt for them there as well.

[MrDisco]

what kills me is that the online lego store is sold out of series 1. i didn't even see it get listed :| and how can lego be oos of it already unless production has already been killed.

[bluedragonz]

Thanks for the heads up. I haven't seen the Kingdoms line at Zellers yet which is what I really want to get. I might pick up a few extra Prince of Persia sets though.

Your welcome! I also see banners everywhere in the store if you sign up for HBC mastercard, you save additional 15% off. Hope this helps!

[moopoo]

what kills me is that the online lego store is sold out of series 1. i didn't even see it get listed :| and how can lego be oos of it already unless production has already been killed.

Speculators and AFOLs bought out the supply of minifigures at Lego.com within a day after they removed the 5 figure limit. They were listed but I think they were slow to move with a limit of 5 given the price was $2.99 each. Who wants to pay the shipping for just 5 minifigures (I think the minimum is $5.95 shipping). Series 1 is no longer in production. Series 2 is suppose to hit the stores shelves soon!

[MrDisco]

My Shuttle, road leveler thing (the one that was on sale), wizard and joker mini boxes all arrived. The shuttle looks impressive. if i had the room i'ld buy a bunch - one for each in the NASA fleet.


Series 1 is no longer in production. Series 2 is suppose to hit the stores shelves soon!

man that's just crazy. i love the figures but i don't like this particular direction lego is going in.

i read s2 won't have identifiable bar codes. on the plus side that should discourage people from hoarding specific issues (i'm looking at you zombie and cheerleader). i'll probably have to buy an entire case from BBTS :|

[Hangman]

I'll probably just drop by the 'first' lego store in Canada when it opens next week and hunt for them there as well.Drop by anytime you want they opened yesterday (July 8th).

Grand opening scheduled for next week.:)

[palmrule]

For those who live in B.C., it may worth a trip down to the Washington State (2.5 hours driving) as there is a Lego store at Bellevue Square.

It has ton of full sets and while the store doesn't carry any crazy sales prices, most sets tend to be $5 cheaper than retails. You can also buy your own custom mini-figs or do bulk purchases on bricks like slope pieces ($19.99 to fill a one 1-litre(?) container). Certainly a great place for Lego fans.

[appleb]

man that's just crazy. i love the figures but i don't like this particular direction lego is going in.

i read s2 won't have identifiable bar codes. on the plus side that should discourage people from hoarding specific issues (i'm looking at you zombie and cheerleader). i'll probably have to buy an entire case from BBTS :|

Now they just need to change the baggies, otherwise people will sit there and molest bags in an attempt to feel out the unique pieces.

[Akitakara]

i read s2 won't have identifiable bar codes. on the plus side that should discourage people from hoarding specific issues (i'm looking at you zombie and cheerleader). i'll probably have to buy an entire case from BBTS :|

Really? Where'd you read that from? People said it was Series 3 that wouldn't have the bar codes since Series 2 was already in production...

[MrDisco]

Now they just need to change the baggies, otherwise people will sit there and molest bags in an attempt to feel out the unique pieces.

Little boxes is the norm for Japanese capsule toys. either way what ticks me off is when people start ripping the packaging to see what's inside. Hot Wheels had (has?) chase cars that came in a black bubble blister pack and sure enough, people ripped open the bubble. Genius.


Really? Where'd you read that from? Dunno .. one of the US Lego blog sites.

[robskot]

For those who live in B.C., it may worth a trip down to the Washington State (2.5 hours driving) as there is a Lego store at Bellevue Square.

It has ton of full sets and while the store doesn't carry any crazy sales prices, most sets tend to be $5 cheaper than retails. You can also buy your own custom mini-figs or do bulk purchases on bricks like slope pieces ($19.99 to fill a one 1-litre(?) container). Certainly a great place for Lego fans.


When I was in Bellevue store last year, all the prices where the same as all the US S@H prices.

[mixtape]

To keep ppl posted at Calgary's First Lego Store... I went there on the Friday (July 9th it was a test run day for the employees, not official buzzlightyear build grand opening) and they had zero series 1-minifigures.


= two thumbs down

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs Instores & Online: July 16-29

•25% off ALL LEGO Ben 10
•20% off ALL LEGO Pirates and LEGOVille
•20% off LEGO City Fire Helicopter, Fire Station and Fire Ship
•Buy 1 Get 1 50% off ALL LEGO Bionicle

[bluedragonz]

Zellers Instores: July 23-29

25% off ALL LEGO Toy Story 3.

[robskot]

Zellers Instores: July 23-29

25% off ALL LEGO Toy Story 3.

Thanks again Blue...will update both for this and the TRU thing...

Have been wondering if anyone has found any new info/updates on the Series 2 minifigs?

And on one last note, the had their grand opening in Calgary last weekend...I tried to go, but it was a gone show and lined up for 2 hr waits....didn't stick around, the Rider game was on!

[ltbuyer]

Latest I heard from our LEGO rep was shipping in September. Europe always has stuff a tad earlier, so around 1 month from now they should ship usually, with arrival early September for most dealers.

[k288]

Latest I heard from our LEGO rep was shipping in September. Europe always has stuff a tad earlier, so around 1 month from now they should ship usually, with arrival early September for most dealers.

... what was shipping?

[Canada_7]

... what was shipping?

I think he's referring to the other poster's question about when Series 2 of the minifigures were coming out.

[dingmah]

I'm in Tokyo right now and spotted this capsule machine at Kiddyland. The machine is divided into side A & B, so there's a better chance of getting an even mix of Minifigs.

Seeing as how Series 1's are out of production, I bought a few more to add to my collection at home :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4823402616_2e878c7b47.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4828362059_3abc05b57f.jpg

[bomber317]

I'm in Tokyo right now and spotted this capsule machine at Kiddyland. The machine is divided into side A & B, so there's a better chance of getting an even mix of Minifigs.

Seeing as how Series 1's are out of production, I bought a few more to add to my collection at home :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4823402616_2e878c7b47.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4828362059_3abc05b57f.jpg

Nice find!

I found some this weekend in a small town in Alberta. Picked up 16 of them. They're a lot of fun, hopefully Lego makes more for Series 2 so there won't be supply/demand issues.

[Byrns]

I'm in Tokyo right now and spotted this capsule machine at Kiddyland. The machine is divided into side A & B, so there's a better chance of getting an even mix of Minifigs.

Seeing as how Series 1's are out of production, I bought a few more to add to my collection at home :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4823402616_2e878c7b47.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4828362059_3abc05b57f.jpg

Wow $100+ on minifigs from a machine. I like your style!

You must've had very heavy pockets with all those coins. :)

[Akitakara]

Wow $100+ on minifigs from a machine. I like your style!

You must've had very heavy pockets with all those coins. :)

or the nearby stores must've gotten a lot of visits to exchange some bills for coins :)

[mabba18]

Zellers Instores: July 23-29

25% off ALL LEGO Toy Story 3.

Ahhh...couldn't resist the train set. Thanks

[ltbuyer]

I kinda like that vending machine idea for the mini-figure packs. Ensures everyone gets a decent crack at hopefully a random assortment they put into the machine. But it sure looks way over packaged!!

[dingmah]

Wow $100+ on minifigs from a machine. I like your style!

You must've had very heavy pockets with all those coins. :)


or the nearby stores must've gotten a lot of visits to exchange some bills for coins :)
There's tons of capsule vending machines in the toy store, so they had signs informing customers they could exchange for 100 Yen coins at the cashiers.

I walked up to a cashier, handed her a 10,000 Yen bill, pointed at it and said '100 Yen'. She smiled, said 'HAI!', and started to count out 9,000 Yen bills. I stopped her and said 'all 100 Yen' :D

Here's the breakdown of what I got from the vending machine:

4 x Caveman
3 x Cheerleader
0 x Clown
2 x Cowboy
0 x Deep Sea Diver
2 x Demolition Dummy
2 x Forestman
1 x Magician
4 x Ninja
2 x Nurse
3 x Robot
1 x Skater
1 x Space Man
1 x Tribal Hunter
1 x Wrestler
3 x Zombie

[TheYellowDart]

For anyone into Space Police... Zellers at Centerpoint mall has a lot of them on clearance 30% off.

If i remember correctly, 5972 is $35 + 30% off

[maple12]

Anybody know where one could get the Taj Mahal set? I'm in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. I know Toys R Us has it for the standard $399 online. I'm looking for significantly cheaper if possible.

Thanks.

[MrDisco]

Anybody know where one could get the Taj Mahal set? I'm in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. I know Toys R Us has it for the standard $399 online. I'm looking for significantly cheaper if possible.

Thanks.

i have not seen it cheaper (let alone significantly cheaper lol). when i bought mine i got it direct from lego during their regular sales.

[stony]

FYI, the Chapters in West Edmonton (just north of Terra Losa) has minifigs by the cashier. $2.95. No zombies left, sorry... building my zombie army. :D

Also, Costco.ca has the Atlantis Neptune Carrier on clearance for $39.97 including shipping: http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10333996&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|20428|20402&N=4009668&Mo=8&pos=2&No=8&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=20402&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC2824-Cat20428&topnav=#

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1772/legoatlantisneptunecarr.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/i/legoatlantisneptunecarr.jpg/)


The mighty Neptune carrier moves to protect its seabed rover and scout minisub from the clutches of the dangerous stingray and powerful Manta Warrior! With its quad flick torpedoes, the carrier is more than a match for the guardian creatures, but can the team find the green Atlantis treasure key?

Features:
476 pieces
Age: 8 to 14 years old
Specifications:
Dimensions (L x W x H):
48 cm x 7 cm x 37.8 cm
(18.9 in. x 3.9 in. x 14.8 in.)
Weight: 0.95 kg (2 lb.)
[Model 8075]

It was on clearance a while back for $59.97 and originally priced around $80 I think at that is what Toysrus has it for: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3822074&prodFindSrc=search

So this is about 50% off.

[Akitakara]

Anyone seen the minifigures in a Chapters (Chapters Only!) in Ottawa by any chance?

[moopoo]

Anyone seen the minifigures in a Chapters (Chapters Only!) in Ottawa by any chance?

Chapters just listed Lego minifigures on their website. A random selection of 4 for $11.80 (2.95 each).

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/toys/Lego-Mini-Figures-pack-Lego/882709038412-item.html

[MrDisco]

Lego shop@home has free shipping on orders $75 and over until July.31

[appleb]

Chapters just listed Lego minifigures on their website. A random selection of 4 for $11.80 (2.95 each).

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/toys/Lego-Mini-Figures-pack-Lego/882709038412-item.html

Wow, it sure took them long enough. Series 2 is coming in September and it's pretty much August already.

I wonder if this means the retail stores will be stocking minifigs as well. I need two more to make another set I'm giving as a gift. I currently have 14/16 of the minifigs, and the two I am missing are the zombie and the cheerleader. Gee what a surprise.

[Bulwark]

hmmm...I have a $25 gift card for chapters. I wonder if I should use it all for mini-figs or wait till I get more to use on a larger set.

[bluedragonz]

All the new LEGO Star Wars are listed at LEGOShop.com

Heres a heads up to all Canada LEGO Fans. The 8128 Cad Bane's Speeder is listed at $39.99 CAD. The American retail price is $49.99 USD. I'm pretty sure its another Canadian price error so order it now!

[Duuuuude]

All the new LEGO Star Wars are listed at LEGOShop.com

Heres a heads up to all Canada LEGO Fans. The 8128 Cad Bane's Speeder is listed at $39.99 CAD. The American retail price is $49.99 USD. I'm pretty sure its another Canadian price error so order it now!

Here is the link for it:
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8128&cn=240&d=322

[robskot]

Walmarts new flyer came last night...it includes 3 sets that are originally at $34.86, now $27.83:

- SW Freeco Speeder
- SW Droid Tri-Fighter
- Atlantis Typhoon Turbo Sub

I was also thinking there'd be a new TRU flyer last night, but it didn't show. Anyone seen one?

[bomber317]

FYI, the Chapters in West Edmonton (just north of Terra Losa) has minifigs by the cashier. $2.95. No zombies left, sorry... building my zombie army. :D


FYI, none located in Chapters @ Chinook/Dalhousie/Sunridge in Calgary.

The Toy store in Chinook beside EBGames have them, but they are giving away 2 minifigures if you buy over $35 in Lego brand products and are not selling them.

I have not found any in Calgary. Hopefully Series 2 will be a different story.

[pigwinner]

Can anyone find anymore series 1 minifig in GTA area? Well, other than Toys Toys Toys, which is selling them for $10 each....

[stony]

Can anyone find anymore series 1 minifig in GTA area? Well, other than Toys Toys Toys, which is selling them for $10 each....

Uggghh. Seriously? Man, that is one heck of a mark-up.:mad:

[flyz]

You might as well buy series 1 figs off bricklink....

[ciscopete]

Some fun lego monthly mini build instructions.
(http://shop.lego.com/promotion/Default.aspx?Minibuilds&CMP=EMC-SH2010AugustNLCA&HQS=minibuild2)

Would love to get PDF's of previous months mini's

[dragon_ll]

50% off bionicle vehicles at lego.ca

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Leaf.aspx?cn=559&d=351

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs Instores & Online: August 6-12

•20% off ALL LEGO Atlantis

[robskot]

ToysRUs Instores & Online: August 6-12

•20% off ALL LEGO Atlantis

I was just coming to post this...

ALSO...found THIS (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=LG8684AA) for the series 2 minifigs...looks like similar packaging!

[Bulwark]

ahhh curses! no shipping to Canada for that item

[stony]

The midi-scale Falcon is on clearance at the Spruce Grove, Alberta Walmart for $30 (from $50) and no longer appears to be available in Canada at the Lego website: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=7778

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2658/falconbox.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/falconbox.jpg/)

I missed the steal of a deal on the Collector size Falcon (darned vacation :mad::lol:) and don't really have an interest in this but some might. This may be YMMV and there was an entire end of them available (20-30?)

[robskot]

The midi-scale Falcon is on clearance at the Spruce Grove, Alberta Walmart for $30 (from $50) and no longer appears to be available in Canada at the Lego website: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=7778

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2658/falconbox.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/falconbox.jpg/)

I missed the steal of a deal on the Collector size Falcon (darned vacation :mad::lol:) and don't really have an interest in this but some might. This may be YMMV and there was an entire end of them available (20-30?)

It's not a bad little set. I got it around Xmas when WM had them for $30. I will prob get the midscale ISD when it goes down in price too.

The only thing I don't like, and is a problem on most sets these days, I hate the stickers instead of the printed bricks.

[ImmortalShark]

The Zellers store in Stratford, Ont. has Woody's Roundup (7594) as a Price Cut to 52.99 (Reg 69.99). I haven't confirmed if it's store wide so YMMV.

http://web1.twitpic.com/img/143012571-bf2be3aa122bdd17b20d9fe1afbeb395.4c602600-scaled.jpg

[Bulwark]

The midi-scale Falcon is on clearance at the Spruce Grove, Alberta Walmart for $30 (from $50) and no longer appears to be available in Canada at the Lego website: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=7778

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2658/falconbox.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/falconbox.jpg/)

I missed the steal of a deal on the Collector size Falcon (darned vacation :mad::lol:) and don't really have an interest in this but some might. This may be YMMV and there was an entire end of them available (20-30?)


Anyone see this in a GTA walmart? Or is it limited to Alberta?

[FrogPrince]

20% off all LEGO City sets at Toys R US. August 13th - 19th.

[dragon_ll]

hey everyone,

was at walmart and got the Atlantis Neptune Carrier for $50 (clearance?)minus $10 Scanning Code Practise.

YMMV as the shelf price was still $79.98.

This is the Eglinton/Warden location for those that want to get in before they update the sticker.

[kiiaal]

hey everyone,

was at walmart and got the Atlantis Neptune Carrier for $50 (clearance?)minus $10 Scanning Code Practise.

YMMV as the shelf price was still $79.98.

This is the Eglinton/Warden location for those that want to get in before they update the sticker.

So it scanned at $50 but the shelf price said $80?

If so, you're lucky. SCOP only applies if it scans higher than the shelf price.

[moopoo]

So it scanned at $50 but the shelf price said $80?

If so, you're lucky. SCOP only applies if it scans higher than the shelf price.

Either that or they should of charged you the regular price less the $10. Neptune Carrier was also on clearance at the Lougheed Mall location in Burnaby, BC. Still doesn't beat the clearance price at Costco a couple of weeks ago when it was $40+ free shipping.

[Canada_7]

20% off all LEGO City sets at Toys R US. August 13th - 19th.
FINALLY :D . Regular City stuff is what I like. Not the greatest discount ever but I'll take what I can get. Thanks!

[FrogPrince]

Any sales at TRU this week? I havent gotten my flyer yet.

[bluedragonz]

Any sales at TRU this week? I havent gotten my flyer yet.

Theres no flier or sale this week. ToysRUs usually only have 1 flier every 2-3 weeks when its a slow season. Or they make their sales last for 2 weeks.

[FrogPrince]

Minifig Series 2 spotted in Burlington Walmart!

[robskot]

The midi-scale Falcon is on clearance at the Spruce Grove, Alberta Walmart for $30 (from $50) and no longer appears to be available in Canada at the Lego website: http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=7778

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2658/falconbox.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/falconbox.jpg/)

I missed the steal of a deal on the Collector size Falcon (darned vacation :mad::lol:) and don't really have an interest in this but some might. This may be YMMV and there was an entire end of them available (20-30?)

Was just at the AIRDRIE walmarts...they had 5 or 6 there for $30

No sign of any series 2 figs

[flyz]

I've noticed on bn.com that there's this disclaimer on most Lego.


Note: This item does not qualify for coupons or promotional discounts unless expressly stated.

Does this mean the end for 40% off coupons? :(

Edit: And so convenient of them to update their selection with 2H2010 sets.....

[Bulwark]

Was just at the AIRDRIE walmarts...they had 5 or 6 there for $30

No sign of any series 2 figs

I checked the walmart in burlington, oakville, and two in mississauga. No mid-size MF there last I checked.

I ordered some series 2 mini figs from a euro seller on bricklink. lets see how that goes.

[robskot]

I've noticed on bn.com that there's this disclaimer on most Lego.



Does this mean the end for 40% off coupons? :(

Edit: And so convenient of them to update their selection with 2H2010 sets.....

Ya. I noticed that disclaimer about a month ago...pretty lame. Even just using one of th 15% coupon codes made it a great deal to order from them.

Best deal from them was the 50% off 1 item when signing up for membership...got one of the NXTs for $125 shipped while it was still on the shelf at TRU for $350.

[hoponpop]

For anybody interested, Walmart at St. Clair/Runnymede has the series 2 mini figs. in stock. I was there Saturday and saw at least 6 cases on the shelf. $2.86 each. I was tempted but didn't pull the trigger as I am not a Lego fiend but would be buying for my kids. Who would then turn around and lose them in 6.7 seconds.

If anybody has a lead on the Millennium Falcon mentioned a couple posts back, I'd really like to get it. I could grab some mini figs in return. PM me.

[Canada_7]

Couldn't exactly find any Series 2 minifigures @ the Scarborough Town Centre Walmart or the Walmart @ Steeles/Markham Rd.

[robskot]

Just did a quick google search, this site claims this is the barcodes for the series 2 minifigs...

LINK (http://amodularlife.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/4903956694_c283a893fd_b.jpg)

[Canada_7]

Just did a quick google search, this site claims this is the barcodes for the series 2 minifigs...

LINK (http://amodularlife.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/4903956694_c283a893fd_b.jpg)

It certainly is a lot more ghetto than the article/document which had all the barcodes for Series 1 :lol: .

Anyways there's a chance I'm heading down to the States this week (Buffalo and Pittsburg I think) for a few days...I was wondering if this is a good time to pick up the modular houses (Grand Emporium, Green Grocer, Fire Brigade etc.) for much cheaper than I can get them in Canada?

[FrogPrince]

Just did a quick google search, this site claims this is the barcodes for the series 2 minifigs...

LINK (http://amodularlife.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/4903956694_c283a893fd_b.jpg)

Those are the European barcodes, here are the North American ones:
http://amodularlife.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/4903559904_852ec9ef92_b.jpg

I picked up about 25 figures over the weekend at the two Burlington Walmarts. I got 9 Spartans and an assortment of the other figs: A few mimes, vampires and witches.

[royaljelly]

Darn, I missed the space police sales. My son only recently started to go nuts over them (after watching the dvd short clips, of course). If any spots a sale, can they post it here for me? Now I use the idea of buying him his first set as motivation for him to brush his teeth (works great).

[DIODIO]

Those are the European barcodes, here are the North American ones:
http://amodularlife.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/4903559904_852ec9ef92_b.jpg

I picked up about 25 figures over the weekend at the two Burlington Walmarts. I got 9 Spartans and an assortment of the other figs: A few mimes, vampires and witches.

Hope you have at least leave a set for your fellow RFDers! :cry:

[FrogPrince]

Hope you have at least leave a set for your fellow RFDers! :cry:

There were still plenty left at the Brant St. Walmart. The Appleby Walmart was almost out when I got there.

[robskot]

Those are the European barcodes, here are the North American ones:
http://amodularlife.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/4903559904_852ec9ef92_b.jpg

I picked up about 25 figures over the weekend at the two Burlington Walmarts. I got 9 Spartans and an assortment of the other figs: A few mimes, vampires and witches.

Actually if you look at them, they are the same...just the a more printer friendly version.

Anyone out west seen any yet?

[FrogPrince]

Actually if you look at them, they are the same...just the a more printer friendly version.

Anyone out west seen any yet?

Sorry, my mistake.

[DIODIO]

There were still plenty left at the Brant St. Walmart. The Appleby Walmart was almost out when I got there.

Thanks for leaving 2 Spartans at Brant since I just got my set there(and yes you are right they still have quite a few, some openned, it happens for those whom don't have internet access and without the UPC cheat sheet)! :cheesygri

[FrogPrince]

Thanks for leaving 2 Spartans at Brant since I just got my set there(and yes you are right they still have quite a few, some openned, it happens for those whom don't have internet access and without the UPC cheat sheet)! :cheesygri

No prob. I only brought enough money for 7 so I couldn't get the remaining 2 :twisted:

Yes, I noticed there were a few open ones laying around. What a shame. :cry:

[mc2]

has anyone seen the minfigures in the GTA area? I went to the walmart near promenade mall and kennedy and sheppard, I didn't even see ONE mini fig!!

[bomber317]

Actually if you look at them, they are the same...just the a more printer friendly version.

Anyone out west seen any yet?

I checked Northland walmart and they did not have any. Will check Deerfoot Meadows at some point.

Also looking for the small farmer set (pig/dog) that I heard is in a Walmart in Calgary.

[civicb]

Guys I'm at major mc/bayview walmart rite now and I'm sitting on the floor with 30+ minifigs2 before me. I've found a full set for myself using the barcodes(THANKS whoever posted it!!!). If anyone needs them pls come here asap or if u got stuck at work, lmk what u mssing and I'll try my best to locate it for u. I'll stay another 10 mins.

[MrDisco]

^ well those will probably be gone by the time i get there :(

@#$ even BBTS is sold out. :mad:

[DIODIO]

Guys I'm at major mc/bayview walmart rite now and I'm sitting on the floor with 30+ minifigs2 before me. I've found a full set for myself using the barcodes(THANKS whoever posted it!!!). If anyone needs them pls come here asap or if u got stuck at work, lmk what u mssing and I'll try my best to locate it for u. I'll stay another 10 mins.

Umm.. you already knew about it here why do you have to open another thread just for it? Do you need the THANKS as much as Vinman do? :D

[civicb]

Umm.. you already knew about it here why do you have to open another thread just for it? Do you need the THANKS as much as Vinman do? :D

LOL coz not everyone would check this thread and I truly stated that I DO NOT WANT ANY THANKS LIKE VINMAN Do...

Mrdisco: don't worry, feel free to check out the walmart I mentioned, as there r more than 50 bags available, I just found ou they got any other 3 full boxes hiding on another shelf LOL

[robskot]

SO, I scored my series 2 today...I was at the Lego Store and they had them, but only 5 per customer.

BUT!!! Walmart in Marlborough had them as well, so I was able to get all of them.

[Canada_7]

Guys I'm at major mc/bayview walmart rite now and I'm sitting on the floor with 30+ minifigs2 before me. I've found a full set for myself using the barcodes(THANKS whoever posted it!!!). If anyone needs them pls come here asap or if u got stuck at work, lmk what u mssing and I'll try my best to locate it for u. I'll stay another 10 mins.

Purposely took a trip to that location; I only found one box sitting in the Lego isle of that Walmart and all they had left were 7 minifigures, 1 that was ruined since someone opened it:mad:. I took out the barcode sheet I printed off to bring with me to check the 6 remaining packs. Thank God they were all different so I just got the ones left. I went back and forth around the toy section checking the shelves and could not find the 3 full boxes you mentioned in the thread you created. I had absolutely no clue where those 3 boxes you noted were.

So I currently have 6 of the Series 2 minifigures, still looking for the remaining ten.

[civicb]

Purposely took a trip to that location; I only found one box sitting in the Lego isle of that Walmart and all they had left were 7 minifigures, 1 that was ruined since someone opened it:mad:. I took out the barcode sheet I printed off to bring with me to check the 6 remaining packs. Thank God they were all different so I just got the ones left. I went back and forth around the toy section checking the shelves and could not find the 3 full boxes you mentioned in the threa you created. I had absolutely no clue where those 3 boxes you noted were.

So I currently have 6 of the Series 2 minifigures, still looking for the remaining ten.

Check the shelf that faces the bicycle shelf, and look up and u'll see the 3 boxes.

[Swaps]

Figured I'd post this since there seem to be other RFDers in Japan, but right now series 1 minifigs are everywhere! They were only released here in July, so you can find them in vending machines all over (saw them at 3 different spots in 5 minutes in Kyoto!)

Unfortunately, you can't simply cherry-pick for the ones you need, but that makes it more fun anyway.

Also - keep an eye out at Lego stores for the specialty series - just picked up Green Grocer for 19900 yen with another 5% discount by showing out-of-country passport. Considering the usual prices here, that's a pretty sweet deal!

[appleb]

I was at the Bayview/Mac location and was only able to assemble 11/16 of the series. I saw a girl there already sifting through the box so she kind of had first dibs... I think she got one of each except the pharaoh. I'm guessing Canada_7 must've gotten the few that were left because there were about five or six left when I was finished.

Drove to Agincourt Mall and nothing.

Then I went to the Walmart at Scarborough Town Center and they have 2 boxes of the minifigs on the aisle! I was able to get the remaining 5 I needed.

Some of the minifigs in this series are hit and miss. The traffic officer isn't that great, you could get him anywhere. I don't really like any of the females in this set either, they're just kinda bland. Surprisingly I think the safari guy is the best one in this series... he comes with a magnifying glass that actually magnifies, I mean how awesome is that?

[MrDisco]

man it really sucks having to work. i've got no time to had out to all the walmart locations - by the time the weekend rolls around they'll all be gone :|

[kr8zymike]

Nothing at Markville Walmart or Toys R Us.

Hoping to go to Bayview and major mac later to see if there are any left.

[appleb]

Nothing at Markville Walmart or Toys R Us.

Hoping to go to Bayview and major mac later to see if there are any left.

The Scarbourough Town Center Walmart has the minifigs.

[mc2]

still no mini fig @ the walmart @ centre/Bathurst...

I'm just missing TWO! I'm looking for the disco stu & the pharaoh!!

[xoreg]

I checked 3 walmarts at around 12:30 pm today.

no minifigs at Bathurst/Centre, nor at Hwy 7 and Hwy 400 (They said new shipment coming in tonight, so check tomorrow)

2 boxes found at Hwy 401 and Islington.
I got all 16 minifigs!!!!

[bomber317]

Lego Store in Calgary still had some. Going fast though, it is setup in a way you can look at the barcodes before buying them.

They had no Mexicans minifigs in the 2 bins. :(

[Bulwark]

I was just as SQ1 walmart (around 5:30 or so), and I saw a few open boxes of mini figs (3 or 4). Each box was only about half to 2/3 full at the time.

Get'em while they're hot!

[pmeth]

Here was the scene at 4:30pm today at Morningside/401. Of course, that was before I took 16 of them. Got every one in the set. Still a full box left and then some.

http://tennisopia.ca/images/minifigs.jpg

[Canada_7]

I just took the time to check every bag @ the Scarborough town location... forgot my sheet so I didn't have the list that I had checked off the ones I got. Used my phone to view the pic with the barcodes and got about six more. Don't think I repeated any from yesterday...so if that's the case I now have twelve.

[Bulwark]

Silly question, especially since I just saw'em at Walmart, but how much is each minifig? 2.22?

[bluedragonz]

Silly question, especially since I just saw'em at Walmart, but how much is each minifig? 2.22?

$2.86 at Wal-Mart. The retail price from LEGO is $2.99.

[stony]

No minifigs at the Walmart in west Edmonton or Spruce Grove; none at the Chapters north of West Edmonton Mall; none at the Toys R US north of West Edmonton Mall. :(

[Canada_7]

Here was the scene at 4:30pm today at Morningside/401. Of course, that was before I took 16 of them. Got every one in the set. Still a full box left and then some.

http://tennisopia.ca/images/minifigs.jpg


I just took the time to check every bag @ the Scarborough town location... forgot my sheet so I didn't have the list that I had checked off the ones I got. Used my phone to view the pic with the barcodes and got about six more. Don't think I repeated any from yesterday...so if that's the case I now have twelve.

So apparently one of the ones I got at STC were doubled (I have 2 lifeguards now), so I had 11, still missing 5. Made the trek to 401/Morningside Walmart and got the last 5 I needed :) . Got all 16! I'd say for the 401/Morningside location there's still around 2/3 of one box, and 1/2 of another box left.

STC has plenty of lifeguards though if you're still looking for one. When I was looking through the packages, that one kept popping up. When I left there at around 7 or so, I'd say there was about 2/3 of one box left.

[QuadESL63]

I'm pretty sure by the time I get to any location they are all gone... :cry:

[xoreg]

I had to go back to 401/Islington walmart after work because I had picked up a duplicate by misreading the barcode. And, at 8 pm last night there were still two 2/3 full boxes. Nobody seemed to be interested. give it a try.

[Main]

Walmart at Harmony/Taunton in North Oshawa has about 1 box left. I was able to get 10 of the 16.. they don't have the Centurion, the Witch, the lifeguard, the woman singer, the skier, or pharoah.

[kalvin28]

Here was the scene at 4:30pm today at Morningside/401. Of course, that was before I took 16 of them. Got every one in the set. Still a full box left and then some.

http://tennisopia.ca/images/minifigs.jpg

got all 16 this morning around 830 at morningside.

just fyi, they're not in the lego section, but on the shelf at the back of the store, to the right of an area for employees only

[saver_guy]

Three boxes of Series 2 minifigures at Bedford Commons Walmart, Bedford, NS.

[appleb]

got all 16 this morning around 830 at morningside.

just fyi, they're not in the lego section, but on the shelf at the back of the store, to the right of an area for employees only

I wonder what they're doing there? Is someone is trying to hide them or something?

[FrogPrince]

No figures at the Argentia Rd. Wmart in Mississauga : :cry:

[sg0777]

Has anyone found these in the Kitchener-Waterloo area?
I've checked the Walmarts in Waterloo and Guelph with no results.

[Canada_7]

Going to Buffalo and Pittsburgh tomorrow...anywhere along the way or in the US that's worth it to go and buy Lego? I'm looking in particular @ the modular houses (stuff like Green Grocer, Fire Brigade, Grand Emporium etc).

[jwpeddle]

3 Boxes at the Dufferin Walmart. I managed to get everything but the Spartan, who was nowhere to be found :(. Someone else was there collecting them too (another RFDer?).

[robskot]

Going to Buffalo and Pittsburgh tomorrow...anywhere along the way or in the US that's worth it to go and buy Lego? I'm looking in particular @ the modular houses (stuff like Green Grocer, Fire Brigade, Grand Emporium etc).

pretty sure the only place that carry those at the Lego stores...other than that, pretty much anywhere you can get all the current sets for US pricing...Target, Walmart, TRU, etc...

[pmeth]

does anyone know how to put the cape on the Vampire minifig? It seems to be different from the picture on the instructions and the holes don't seem to provide any easy way to mount it.

I ended up putting the arms through the holes at the side, but the fit is quite awkward.

[FrogPrince]

does anyone know how to put the cape on the Vampire minifig? It seems to be different from the picture on the instructions and the holes don't seem to provide any easy way to mount it.

I ended up putting the arms through the holes at the side, but the fit is quite awkward.

Its hard to explain but I'll try. You have to put the top and bottom holes of one side on first, then the top and bottom holes of the the other side over those.

If that doesnt work then put the 2 bottow holes over first then the 2 top holes over those.

[DIODIO]

does anyone know how to put the cape on the Vampire minifig? It seems to be different from the picture on the instructions and the holes don't seem to provide any easy way to mount it.

I ended up putting the arms through the holes at the side, but the fit is quite awkward.

You have to align the 4 holes together(fold the top half to the bottom first) then put under the head. Afterwards you flip the top part back up... :idea:

[DIODIO]

No figures at the Argentia Rd. Wmart in Mississauga : :cry:

4 boxes at Square One but no Spartan, have you been there lately? :D

[FrogPrince]

4 boxes at Square One but no Spartan, have you been there lately? :D

lol, no. I got 9 of them already. :D Wouldn't mind picking up another Pharaoh or two.

[ephemera]

You guys are buying these for your kids right?

[FrogPrince]

You guys are buying these for your kids right?

Right...... :rolleyes:

[sfrancis]

Looking for minifigures for my son and I wonder where I can find them in Ottawa ? Checked Kanata Walmart, nothing there.

[pmeth]

Its hard to explain but I'll try. You have to put the top and bottom holes of one side on first, then the top and bottom holes of the the other side over those.

If that doesnt work then put the 2 bottow holes over first then the 2 top holes over those.


You have to align the 4 holes together(fold the top half to the bottom first) then put under the head. Afterwards you flip the top part back up... :idea:

I still need a bit of clarification so I put together this little diagram. Note, I don't actually have the cape with me right now. I'm trying to figure it out before I go home.

http://tennisopia.ca/images/vampire_cape.jpg

Are you saying the process is:
1. fold the top part back along the dotted line which would align A+E and C+F
2. place A+E over the neck
3. curve the cape around the back and place C+F on the neck over A+E
4. place the head on the neck over C+F
5. flip the top of the cape upwards to curve around the head

[FrogPrince]

Are you saying the process is:
1. fold the top part back along the dotted line which would align A+E and C+F
2. place A+E over the neck
3. curve the cape around the back and place C+F on the neck over A+E
4. place the head on the neck over C+F
5. flip the top of the cape upwards to curve around the head

Yes, thats the way it goes.

Doing step 3 should automatically flip the top of the cape upwards so you don't need to do step 5.

[MrDisco]

*sigh* at this rate i'll probably have to buy these off of ebay :(

[mrwinky]

Ok has anyone in Calgary seen lego mini figures at some where other then Toysrus where the Store managers put a limit of 2 per family per day, yet I go through the cashier and hear her telling about her boyfriend and coworker buying 2 cases of them... I've been on a waiting list for Discovery hut forever, and well I have never ever seen any of them at Walmarts.


Winky

[pmeth]

*sigh* at this rate i'll probably have to buy these off of ebay :(

Last I checked (yesterday morning) there was still a box and a half at Morningside/401 if you don't mind the drive.

I also saw a retail box with 60 minifigs in it on ebay for around $250 incl shipping, which works out slightly cheaper per item than walmart. Of course, that is if you don't mind buying 60 of them.

[rfd_112233]

Last I checked (yesterday morning) there was still a box and a half at Morningside/401 if you don't mind the drive.

I also saw a retail box with 60 minifigs in it on ebay for around $250 incl shipping, which works out slightly cheaper per item than walmart. Of course, that is if you don't mind buying 60 of them.

Wouldn't it cost just over $170 (plus taxes) at Walmart?

[FrogPrince]

Wouldn't it cost just over $170 (plus taxes) at Walmart?

Correct, $250 works out to over $4/fig.

[kupopo]

Checked today at Morningside/401, none left, only 1 empty box sitting there :(
Went to STC and couldn't find spartan (the only one missing from my collection)



Last I checked (yesterday morning) there was still a box and a half at Morningside/401 if you don't mind the drive.

I also saw a retail box with 60 minifigs in it on ebay for around $250 incl shipping, which works out slightly cheaper per item than walmart. Of course, that is if you don't mind buying 60 of them.

[DIODIO]

Are you saying the process is:
1. fold the top part back along the dotted line which would align A+E and C+F
2. place A+E over the neck
3. curve the cape around the back and place C+F on the neck over A+E
4. place the head on the neck over C+F
5. flip the top of the cape upwards to curve around the head

Yep, you got it dude! :D

[DIODIO]

lol, no. I got 9 of them already. :D Wouldn't mind picking up another Pharaoh or two.

I see. :D
For myself, I was thinking about making a small screen from the movie 300(which means I would need to pick up a couple more spartans)... now I'll need a couple of figures from the p.o.p. sets! :idea:

[MrDisco]

Last I checked (yesterday morning) there was still a box and a half at Morningside/401 if you don't mind the drive.



Checked today at Morningside/401, none left, only 1 empty box sitting there :(

:(

even if i do find some close by me, by the looks of it hoarders are going to suck up all the Spartans :|

[FrogPrince]

Just came back from Appleby Burlington Walmart. Still had two boxes there on the top shelf of the LEGO isle.

[dingmah]

Also looking for the small farmer set (pig/dog) that I heard is in a Walmart in Calgary.
Lego store has it.

[dogbolter]

No minifigs at Innes Rd Orleans

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs Instores & Online: August 27-September 22

•30% off ALL LEGO Ben 10

[robskot]

ToysRUs Instores & Online: August 27-September 22

•30% off ALL LEGO Ben 10

Thanks...I didn't see any flyer again this week...

[pmeth]

Wouldn't it cost just over $170 (plus taxes) at Walmart?

Oops. For some reason I was thinking they were $3.86 at walmart. You've made me realize they are $2.86. So, I have egg on my face now.

[devilsknight]

Returned 11 packages today at Walmart @ Airport & Queen in Brampton today. Forgot my decoder so grabbed them all and took back the extras lol

Get em while their hot !

[Bulwark]

Anyone know of a quick of sorting these mini-figs? Would a barcode scanner be able to read the barcode (not the UPC)?

[bomber317]

Ok has anyone in Calgary seen lego mini figures at some where other then Toysrus where the Store managers put a limit of 2 per family per day, yet I go through the cashier and hear her telling about her boyfriend and coworker buying 2 cases of them... I've been on a waiting list for Discovery hut forever, and well I have never ever seen any of them at Walmarts.


Winky

Marlborough Walmart has them. 4 boxes worth, I think they started out with 6 boxes.

Was just there tonight to pick up a Vampire and a Disco Stu.

[pmeth]

Anyone know of a quick of sorting these mini-figs? Would a barcode scanner be able to read the barcode (not the UPC)?

Yes, they are barcodes, so a barcode scanner can read them. Don't you think that's overkill though... unless you have to sort through hundreds of them. I looked through them by eye and was able to identify them fairly quickly (maybe 20 mins to find all 16). If you have a cheat sheet with you it makes it much easier, although I didn't.

Alternatively, some cellphones can be used as barcode readers using the built in camera. I think the iphone 4 does a particularly good job if you have a friend who has one. In some countries, they actually build real barcode readers into the cellphone...just a little bit of trivia for you.

[FrogPrince]

Yes, they are barcodes, so a barcode scanner can read them. Don't you think that's overkill though... unless you have to sort through hundreds of them. I looked through them by eye and was able to identify them fairly quickly (maybe 20 mins to find all 16). If you have a cheat sheet with you it makes it much easier, although I didn't.

Alternatively, some cellphones can be used as barcode readers using the built in camera. I think the iphone 4 does a particularly good job if you have a friend who has one. In some countries, they actually build real barcode readers into the cellphone...just a little bit of trivia for you.

I tried an iPhone barcode reader too but the packaging is so shiny that the camera had a hard time focusing on the barcode. Unless you held the bag perfectly flat and had no light bouncing on the barcode the camera woudn't read it. I found using a cheat sheet or just loading it on my iPhone browser was a lot easier and less frustrating.

[Bulwark]

Yes, they are barcodes, so a barcode scanner can read them. Don't you think that's overkill though... unless you have to sort through hundreds of them. I looked through them by eye and was able to identify them fairly quickly (maybe 20 mins to find all 16). If you have a cheat sheet with you it makes it much easier, although I didn't.

Alternatively, some cellphones can be used as barcode readers using the built in camera. I think the iphone 4 does a particularly good job if you have a friend who has one. In some countries, they actually build real barcode readers into the cellphone...just a little bit of trivia for you.

yeah I have quite a few of them. Unfortunately I don't have an iphone or a droid phone. I looked into getting an iphone just for this purpose, but even with a cracked screen I'd still have to fork over a couple hundred on ebay. So I guess I'll pick up a barcode scanner from ebay.

[Bulwark]

I tried an iPhone barcode reader too but the packaging is so shiny that the camera had a hard time focusing on the barcode. Unless you held the bag perfectly flat and had no light bouncing on the barcode the camera woudn't read it. I found using a cheat sheet or just loading it on my iPhone browser was a lot easier and less frustrating.

thanks for the insight about the iphone reader. I won't bother searching for one anymore then.

I have quite a few (I bought it online, so I didn't touch any of the rare walmart stock). So I'll probably stick with getting an actual reader.

[Akitakara]

You DO realize that then you'd probably paying around $100 for the scanner so you'd be better off just grabbing a bunch of minifigs or buying it from others online

[Bulwark]

I already have the minifigs though. And I can pick one up from ebay for around $50, less if I'm willing to wait for one from china. My only concern has been whether any old barcode scanner will do, or is the barcode unique in some manner that would require a certain kind of scanner.

[FrogPrince]

You DO realize that then you'd probably paying around $100 for the scanner so you'd be better off just grabbing a bunch of minifigs or buying it from others online

Scanners are free at the app store, or they cost $1 or $2 at the most.

[mabba18]

Scanners are free at the app store, or they cost $1 or $2 at the most.

lol, iPhone App scanners, yes, but not physical hand-held scanners. They are a good $100, and you'd have to buy alot of mini-figs to justify that.

[Bulwark]

Well like I said, I am looking at a few scanners that are around the $50 mark. less if I look to china/HK. As long as it'll read the barcodes with ease I don't mind spending around $50 (i really do have a lot of minifigs). If I have to get a specialized scanner that does cost around $100 or more, then yes. I definately will pass on the scanner and just invest the time to eyeball it.

[appleb]

There are only 16 unique barcodes and it is not very difficult to eyeball the differences if you read them from right to left. It's definitely not worth buying a scanner for this.

[Bulwark]

well the first ebay auction for a scanner doesn't end for a few days. So I'll give it a shot. if I can work out a fast system I'll forget about the scanner.

[Hodge]

Keep in mind that series 3 and 4 in 2011 won't have unique barcodes so it might not be worth the expense of a scanner going forward.

[eggshen]

All this chat of scanners has me thinking the likelihood of me finding the minifigs is rapidly decreasing.

They're cute, fun figures, but nothing I'm quitting my job over to hoard.

[Bulwark]

well I got mine from an online store. So I shouldn't be depriving anyone from the instore stuff. Once I sort these out I'll probably put a couple sets on rfd at my cost (should probably work out to be roughly what you'd pay at walmart after tax in Ontario). Hopefully this will help those rfd'ers who couldn't find any minifigs where they were.

[pmeth]

For those of you who are still searching, I spotted 2 more nearly full boxes of minifigs at Pickering Walmart at Brock Rd/401. The toy department there is a minor disaster as it looks like they are reorganizing, so it might be tough to find these 2 boxes. I saw one box resting on a large box under the bike racks, and another box was in a shopping cart of returns just in front of that. Who knows where they will be by the time you get there.

Anyhow, I snapped a photo for you guys to help you start your search.

http://tennisopia.ca/images/minifigs2.jpg

[pmeth]

Well like I said, I am looking at a few scanners that are around the $50 mark. less if I look to china/HK. As long as it'll read the barcodes with ease I don't mind spending around $50 (i really do have a lot of minifigs). If I have to get a specialized scanner that does cost around $100 or more, then yes. I definately will pass on the scanner and just invest the time to eyeball it.

You could always buy a scanner from a big box store, identify all your minifigs then return it. You'll need a non-destructive way of marking each one (maybe post-its) if you want to keep them in "as new" condition.

[j3tang]

I know this is not the place for this, but if people missed the first series and want the full set, I'm looking to let mine go. It comes with all the packaging of each figure + the case box.

[kupopo]

Wow, I was there earlier this week and couldn't find it.
But going to go right now. Thanks.


For those of you who are still searching, I spotted 2 more nearly full boxes of minifigs at Pickering Walmart at Brock Rd/401. The toy department there is a minor disaster as it looks like they are reorganizing, so it might be tough to find these 2 boxes. I saw one box resting on a large box under the bike racks, and another box was in a shopping cart of returns just in front of that. Who knows where they will be by the time you get there.

Anyhow, I snapped a photo for you guys to help you start your search.

http://tennisopia.ca/images/minifigs2.jpg

[Bulwark]

can we post personal sales / trade requests involving minifigs here? Assuming of course we take any discussion / negotiating into PMs.

[wubba]

Is there any place in GTA to buy loose lego pieces?

[sg0777]

found the minifig series 2 at the Walmart in Guelph, hidden in the toy clearance section. Very picked over when I got there (no spartans or hombres). I was able to get the pharoah, mime and disc stu. About 1/3 of a box left, mostly lifeguards, ring masters, pop stars and patrol officers.

[flyz]

Is there any place in GTA to buy loose lego pieces?

Lasting Toys (http://www.lastingtoys.com/)?

[Bulwark]

Lasting Toys (http://www.lastingtoys.com/)?

I've been there once. That was true test of will power. so many things to buy....so little money :(

I don't recall seeing any loose pieces though.

[DIODIO]

I've been there once. That was true test of will power. so many things to buy....so little money :(

I don't recall seeing any loose pieces though.

Are they reg price for the newer stuff and jacked up price for the older sets? If so I would rather wait for sales on this thread... also IF they have the old falcon(star wars) for MSRP I'll sure go by for a visit tomorrow! :lol:

[Bulwark]

Are they reg price for the newer stuff and jacked up price for the older sets? If so I would rather wait for sales on this thread... also IF they have the old falcon(star wars) for MSRP I'll sure go by for a visit tomorrow! :lol:

I think it's pretty much reg price for newer stuff. I don't recall comparing the prices for older sets. They do have a damaged box table with some items marked down. I don't know if they ever do major sales though.

The owner has an rfd account. In fact I think they posted in this very thread regarding series 1 minifigs. So you could probably PM them regarding any questions you have.

[bluedragonz]

Sears.ca Online: August 22-January 9
•LEGO City 7208 Fire Station $89.99 (reg.$109.99)

[Canada_7]

Back from my trip...the only Lego I ended up getting was the new Family House set #8403 (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8403-1). There weren't any Lego stores close enough along the route I took to make it worthwhile so yeah...couldn't get a chance to pick up a modular house set.

Argghhh I think I'm gonna crack and just end up ordering one of those from the Toysrus website since they at least have free shipping. If only there was a sale for these sets... Anyways, any recommendations as to which one I should get? The 3 that are available are Green Grocer (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15990&st=0&start=0), Fire Brigade (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31394), and Grand Emporium (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=39390) (linked to each of their Eurobrick reviews). Green Grocer also happens to be $20 more than the other two ($219.99 for that vs $199.99 for the other two). Any of you that have at least one of these sets wanna provide some input?

EDIT: My apologies if some of you are starting to get sick of my whining for wanting a modular house set :(

[MrDisco]

EDIT: My apologies if some of you are starting to get sick of my whining for wanting a modular house set :(

are they sold out in canada? i haven't seen any of those sets on the shelves (out of the 3 i'ld get the grand emporium)

[Canada_7]

are they sold out in canada? i haven't seen any of those sets on the shelves (out of the 3 i'ld get the grand emporium)

In terms of actually being in-store, I've never actually seen them on store shelves other than the two times I went to Lasting Toys. The 3 of them however are available on Lego S@H and also on the Toysrus.ca website. The issue isn't so much that I can't find them in-stock (though I do hear this is the last year Green Grocer will be widely available, not entirely sure) but rather the fact these things are quite costly (like I said, 2 of them are $200 each, the other is $220; even more than the cost of the UCS Millenium Falcon when it was on sale with that price error). I guess you can't expect to get EVERYTHING on sale all the time.

[MrDisco]

^ gotcha. well all i can do is put them on my wishlist and hope one day i can get them :|

[bomber317]

Back from my trip...the only Lego I ended up getting was the new Family House set #8403 (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8403-1). There weren't any Lego stores close enough along the route I took to make it worthwhile so yeah...couldn't get a chance to pick up a modular house set.

Argghhh I think I'm gonna crack and just end up ordering one of those from the Toysrus website since they at least have free shipping. If only there was a sale for these sets... Anyways, any recommendations as to which one I should get? The 3 that are available are Green Grocer (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15990&st=0&start=0), Fire Brigade (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31394), and Grand Emporium (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=39390) (linked to each of their Eurobrick reviews). Green Grocer also happens to be $20 more than the other two ($219.99 for that vs $199.99 for the other two). Any of you that have at least one of these sets wanna provide some input?

EDIT: My apologies if some of you are starting to get sick of my whining for wanting a modular house set :(

I have all 3, built the Green Grocer and the Emporium.

Both the grocer and emporium are really nice, and it depends on what you want to do with them.

The grocer's main floor are composed entirely of smooth pieces, so you can't stick minifigs on it and make them stay. There also isn't any furniture/accessories in the top 2 floors.

The emporium is a nice corner building and has lots of nice little details in the entire building. The top 2 floors have accessories in them (toys on the top floor, I believe tables on the 2nd floor... can't recall right now)

At the Calgary Lego store, only the fire brigade is in stock. The emporium/grocer hasn't been in stock for awhile.

[ImmortalShark]

... any recommendations as to which one I should get? The 3 that are available are Green Grocer (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15990&st=0&start=0), Fire Brigade (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31394), and Grand Emporium (http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=39390) (linked to each of their Eurobrick reviews).

Rumours on some of the Lego Forums have the Green Grocer being retired later this year.

[appleb]

I already have the minifigs though. And I can pick one up from ebay for around $50, less if I'm willing to wait for one from china. My only concern has been whether any old barcode scanner will do, or is the barcode unique in some manner that would require a certain kind of scanner.

Have you tried eyeballing them yet? It really isn't difficult to sort them out by hand.

[Bulwark]

Have you tried eyeballing them yet? It really isn't difficult to sort them out by hand.

Yeah I did that this weekend. I bought a whole bunch of minifigs from Europe. spent a few hours sorting them all. Eyeballed the barcodes first and then had to feel around to see if I could feel the unique pieces to make sure I ID'ed the right barcode (felt like some kind of serial mini-fig molester by the time I was done :twisted:)

[BornToSave]

2 Full boxes of Mini Figs @ Walmart SC Milton 4p.m. this afternoon. Eyes a little blurry from staring at the packages, then cheat sheet :)

Got what the kids wanted so now I can rest ;)

[Bulwark]

Anyone want to trade me an unopened midi-scale millennium falcon (7778) for a complete set of Series 2 minifigs from Europe? If that isn't clear, I have a complete Series 2 set of mini-figs.

If you're interested, send me a PM.

[devilsknight]

To the person who took an entire box of Series 2 Lego Minifigs at Brampton Walmart (Airport & Queen) you suck !!! I see a freshly opened box full of minifigs rush home to get my cheat sheet as I just need the spartan and karate guy...15 min later come back...the box is upside down of the floor empty.

Thanks alot !!!

Question for those who keep up with Lego I am noticing updated sets coming back out from when I was a kid (80's) like pirates, and alot of lego houses etc etc that look very familiar.

I wish they would reissue something along the lines of this set.

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=6391-1

I had it as a kid and absolutely loved it !!! It's so darn expensive though to find again...it took me years to remember what it was I only had a picture of me and the back of the box to go on...strange thing was a few months back I dreamt myself opening the box for Christmas and saw the Lego number on it...googled it the next morning...wham exact one i've been searching for ! I should open my own psychic hotline LOL

[kr8zymike]

Anyone want to trade me an unopened midi-scale millennium falcon (7778) for a complete set of Series 2 minifigs from Europe? If that isn't clear, I have a complete Series 2 set of mini-figs.

If you're interested, send me a PM.

I didn't know ppl were still looking for the mid-scale falcon. They had 5 of them at the Walmart at Markville Mall a couple days ago. boxes looked brand new and not a scratch. It scanned for $50.

[Bulwark]

I didn't know ppl were still looking for the mid-scale falcon. They had 5 of them at the Walmart at Markville Mall a couple days ago. boxes looked brand new and not a scratch. It scanned for $50.

$50? wow. My thinking was that my offer would appeal more to someone who got it during the walmart clearance for around $30.

[Bulwark]

Series 2 minifigs are now available from the lego shop website.

http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8684

2.99 each, limit of 16 per customer. The minifig they send to you will be random.

[bluedragonz]

LEGOShop.com: September 1-19
•FREE Shipping on purchases above $75

[phunky]

UCS Imperial Shuttle - Pricing info released - C$309 (US$259). Annoying that we are still getting dinged on the exchange rate (but at least not as badly as the brits).

Looks sweet!!! Now just have to wait for it to go on sale!!

[Bulwark]

UCS Imperial Shuttle - Pricing info released - C$309 (US$259). Annoying that we are still getting dinged on the exchange rate (but at least not as badly as the brits).

Looks sweet!!! Now just have to wait for it to go on sale!!

Or till they have another price error a la UCS Millenium Falcon :twisted:

[Bishop8]

All, sorry if this has been asked but has anyone ordered Lego through amazon.com and had it shipped to Canada? Not sure if it's one of the permissible items and/or if shipping is prohibitively expensive. TIA

[bluedragonz]

All, sorry if this has been asked but has anyone ordered Lego through amazon.com and had it shipped to Canada? Not sure if it's one of the permissible items and/or if shipping is prohibitively expensive. TIA
They don't let you order it if your from Canada. You have to use a 3rd party shipping service. After all the expenses, it will not even be worth it.

[MrDisco]

They don't let you order it if your from Canada. You have to use a 3rd party shipping service. After all the expenses, it will not even be worth it.

unless he's ordering from someone on Amazon's marketplace and they ship to Canada.

[robskot]

LEGOShop.com: September 1-19
•FREE Shipping on purchases above $75

They might as well just keep this as a permanent thing!

But, might be good reason to order UCS Shuttle. Heck this at regular price plus what I paid for the UCS Falcon is still a great deal.

[Canada_7]

Argh...I know I'm getting greedy but TRU website or Lego S@H, gimme a general discount or something on top of the free shipping; I could really use it.

[pigwinner]

I don't think I have ever seen discount in Lego.com, except on their sale page....and there's no good stuff there.

[Canada_7]

I don't think I have ever seen discount in Lego.com, except on their sale page....and there's no good stuff there.

Yeah, true that. And the set I want I don't think will ever go on sale, unless through TRU. This free shipping thing from Lego S@H is the same as what TRU currently has. I guess if there's something on S@H that's not available through TRU it helps you there.

[Bishop8]

They don't let you order it if your from Canada. You have to use a 3rd party shipping service. After all the expenses, it will not even be worth it.


unless he's ordering from someone on Amazon's marketplace and they ship to Canada.

Thanks guys.

[anton204]

Price Drop on LEGO Star Wars midi-scale Millenium Falcon (7778)! Now $20 at Wal-Mart!

McPhillips location in Winnipeg, got one and just finished building it with the GF. Tempted to get a 2nd and keep it sealed.

They were scanning at $50 a few days ago.

[Bulwark]

Price Drop on LEGO Star Wars midi-scale Millenium Falcon (7778)! Now $20 at Wal-Mart!

Any sightings of this in the GTA at this price? Last time I tried hunting for them when they were $30, i couldn't find any.

[pmeth]

Any sightings of this in the GTA at this price? Last time I tried hunting for them when they were $30, i couldn't find any.

Scanned at $50 in Pickering.

[FrogPrince]

Any TRU or Zellers sales this week?

[appleb]

Price Drop on LEGO Star Wars midi-scale Millenium Falcon (7778)! Now $20 at Wal-Mart!

McPhillips location in Winnipeg, got one and just finished building it with the GF. Tempted to get a 2nd and keep it sealed.

They were scanning at $50 a few days ago.

The midi-scale Millenium Falcons are scanning for $30 at the Markville Mall Walmart. There are 3 left there, although one is damaged with a sizeable hole in the front and may be missing pieces. The falcons are on the back shelf and not with the current lego sets.

Also I saw an Indiana Jones fighter set discounted to $50, but it looked like an open/return product as the sealing tape was no longer factory.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51kE4bfduoL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[QuadESL63]

Still scanned @ $50 at Airport + Hwy 7 Walmart

[robskot]

Any TRU or Zellers sales this week?

Nothing of note....no TRU flyer and just the BEN10 still onsale there....Zellers flyer on has a quick mention of the LEGO Board Games, but not on sale, just that they carry them.

One thing of note, the LEGO ROCK BAND & INDIANA JONES 2 video games are on the S@H deals page for $19.99...

LINK (http://shop.lego.com/SalesAndDeals/Default.aspx?va=1)

[MrDisco]

The midi-scale Millenium Falcons are scanning for $30 at the Markville Mall Walmart. There are 3 left there, although one is damaged with a sizeable hole in the front and may be missing pieces.

if anyone is looking, don't bother going here. i was there and they only had that one box with the open hole left. (they also didn't have any Series 2 figures either).

Walmart in Woodbridge doesn't have the midi-falcon, but they do have Series 2. They had 3 boxes, all half-empty. One guy was there and managed to get two sets w/o the Spartans. I just picked up one Disco Stu and left as I now have 1 set sans Spartan. I'll probably just buy that one off of ebay as i'm tired at getting beat out by the hoarders and army builders.

[Canada_7]

Is it just me or does it seem like Series 2 minifigures are being cleared out at a much quicker rate than the Series 1 minifigures?

[VanessaSparks]

Im going to use my gift card to get some. I havent collected in years.. I use to be a huge lego geek. It was crazy! Waste of money when my house flooded.. Lost alot of it.. http://www.musicfordirtcheap.com/php/flash/images/18.gif

[FrogPrince]

Is it just me or does it seem like Series 2 minifigures are being cleared out at a much quicker rate than the Series 1 minifigures?

Yes! I thought LEGO was going to produce more of series 2 given how popular series 1 was. Or maybe that was in regards to series 3 and 4.

[QuadESL63]

Yes! I thought LEGO was going to produce more of series 2 given how popular series 1 was. Or maybe that was in regards to series 3 and 4.

At least for series 1 I have seen a pack or two that were left behind. This time I see none :( It is even backorder over at LEGO.com

They should have made more for these kind of stuffs...

[appleb]

Is it just me or does it seem like Series 2 minifigures are being cleared out at a much quicker rate than the Series 1 minifigures?

Yes they are being cleared out much faster. As more people start to learn about these, it'll only get worse.

For example with the first set I remember seeing the minifigs being unsold at the same Walmart for at least 2 weeks. Now it seems the minifigs won't even last a few days before being wiped out. It's like the Disney steelbooks, early in that event you could walk in and pick up the steelbooks if you went early enough, but within a few weeks more people got involved and it quickly became a mad rush from the doors to get them.

I think Lego can slightly help alleviate the situation by not including units that would become obvious army builders like Zombies/Cheerleaders/Spartans. Spartans are being pilfered from the current set which is only serving to annoy most collectors who are only interested in completing a set.

[MrDisco]

I debated posting this (not bc of you guys but my extreme annoyance with the rfd ops) but I want to help Lego fans. all Mastermind toys received series 2 and put them on the floor today (Sat). Richmond hill had two new boxes. I got a spartan and another lady seeing my basket bought about 10 random figures.

Limit is 12 per customer (don't know if that is Corp policy) and $3 each. Good luck everyone.

[MrDisco]

Oh and they're giving out coupons for 25% off any 1 item of your choice between sept 24 - sept 26. Might be a good time to pickup a hard to find set.

[CheapoFillipo]

hey guys,
in case anyone in GTA wanted a millenium falcon for $30 Walmart Square One had a bunch but NOT in the Lego aisle. Go to the aisle beside the bikes, bottom shelf they are just sitting there calling out your name.
(ie enter the store from outside entrance, turn right through toy section... to the left of the bikes (other side of Bikes is McDonalds)

got my mini-figs at the college st. store.. .thanks guys

ps. YAY my 300th post!

[dragon_ll]

So it scanned at $50 but the shelf price said $80?

If so, you're lucky. SCOP only applies if it scans higher than the shelf price.


your wrong... the scop states that if the item scans higher or ANY OTHER DISPLAYED PRICE. which means it could be a negative number and they would have to give you $10 off.

oh... the neptune carrier is scanning for $40 now at walmart.

[DIODIO]

Yes they are being cleared out much faster. As more people start to learn about these, it'll only get worse.

For example with the first set I remember seeing the minifigs being unsold at the same Walmart for at least 2 weeks. Now it seems the minifigs won't even last a few days before being wiped out. It's like the Disney steelbooks, early in that event you could walk in and pick up the steelbooks if you went early enough, but within a few weeks more people got involved and it quickly became a mad rush from the doors to get them.

I think Lego can slightly help alleviate the situation by not including units that would become obvious army builders like Zombies/Cheerleaders/Spartans. Spartans are being pilfered from the current set which is only serving to annoy most collectors who are only interested in completing a set.

For the next 2 series, rumors is that Lego will not put the 2nd ID bar code in the packages anymore... so it'll make it much harder for those army builders/hoarders!!!!! Yet hard for everyone to collect a set at the same time...

[mabba18]

your wrong... the scop states that if the item scans higher or ANY OTHER DISPLAYED PRICE. which means it could be a negative number and they would have to give you $10 off.

oh... the neptune carrier is scanning for $40 now at walmart.

No, SCOP only applies if the item scans at a HIGHER price then what is displayed:


1. THE ITEM FREE SCANNER POLICY
Retailers will implement an Item Free Scanner Policy as follows:
1.1 On a claim being presented by the customer, where the scanned price of a product at checkout is higher than the price displayed in the store or than advertised by the store, the lower price will be honoured; and

(a) if the correct price of the product is $10 or less, the retailer will give the product to the customer free of charge; or
(b) if the correct price of the product is higher than $10, the retailer will give the customer a discount of $10 off the corrected price.

http://www.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/national/issues/cp/scanner_accuracy02_eng.asp

[theotheo]

Hi,

I have Lego minifigures series 2 - 8684 whole set total 16 minifigures in the sealed bags

CAD65/set

Contact e-mail:

rxtheo@hotmail.com

Location Markham

Thanks.

If it is not suitable to place this to here, please delete it. Thanks.

[pmeth]

I was at Walmart in Ajax and saw a Bionicle set on sale for $10. It didn't really interest me, but it was a big savings off the original price so I thought there might be some here who would be interested.

Set #8990, Fero & Skirmix. Reg: $26.86, Sale: $10.00.

There were at least 4 sets on the shelf.

Here is a picture:
http://tennisopia.ca/images/bionicle.jpg

[robskot]

Was at the Airdrie RCSS this morning...they had the SW Separatist Shuttle #8036 (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8036&cn=520&d=322) on "blowout" price for $27. Still $40 everywhere else.

Don't know if this is just local or not.

[Qbit]

lol, no. I got 9 of them already. :D Wouldn't mind picking up another Pharaoh or two.


For the next 2 series, rumors is that Lego will not put the 2nd ID bar code in the packages anymore... so it'll make it much harder for those army builders/hoarders!!!!! Yet hard for everyone to collect a set at the same time...

Army builders and hoarders are the ones the ruin a kid's day.

[eggshen]

I ended up ordering 16 mini-figs from lego.com. Although they are backordered, it seems they still count towards the $75 for free shipping (even though Lego mentions backorders as an exclusion).

Re: Supply and Demand, I'm wondering if Lego.com is going to receive another batch within 30 days, perhaps, there are more to come for all retailers?? Or it could be just my wishful thinking.

[QuadESL63]

I ended up ordering 16 mini-figs from lego.com

Me too...

[appleb]

Seeing scalpers sell the minifig 2 set in BST for $65 makes me sad.

[stony]

Has anyone seen the Series 2 in Alberta (Edmonton area)? I've been checking the past two weeks and have not been able to find any. :(

[j3tang]

Seeing scalpers sell the minifig 2 set in BST for $65 makes me sad.

($3 from mastermind or $2.86 from walmart) x 16 + tax = $54 (or $52)

I don't get it, it sucks that the person is not selling it for exactly $54 or $52, and I get that this is RFD where people would like to "save money by spending more", but .... you'd rather sulk over not being able to get a set of the figures than to pay $11-$13 more?

Just gas money to get to a place to find that they are out of stock could be a couple dollars right there.

If I wanted a set, I'd just pay the dude $13 for saving me time/gas for finding them for me, LoL

[dragon_ll]

No, SCOP only applies if the item scans at a HIGHER price then what is displayed:

not saying your link is wrong or that you are stating the wrong facts... but this is the label on the walmart cashiers...

If the scanned price of an non-price ticketed item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the item free, up to a $10 maximum. When the item has a price tagged, the lowest price applies. When identical items are incorrectly priced, the second one will be sold at the correct price. Under this code you are eligible



http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/vwapj/ct02381e.pdf/$FILE/ct02381e.pdf

found a pdf file that states what you are saying plus the actual label that states what i'm saying.... who is right? doesn't matter... win win for everyone.

[Bulwark]

hey guys,
in case anyone in GTA wanted a millenium falcon for $30 Walmart Square One had a bunch but NOT in the Lego aisle. Go to the aisle beside the bikes, bottom shelf they are just sitting there calling out your name.
(ie enter the store from outside entrance, turn right through toy section... to the left of the bikes (other side of Bikes is McDonalds)

!

thanks for this tip. I got my MF for $30

[xfile4sr]

not saying your link is wrong or that you are stating the wrong facts... but this is the label on the walmart cashiers...

If the scanned price of an non-price ticketed item is higher than the shelf price or any other displayed price, the customer is entitled to receive the item free, up to a $10 maximum. When the item has a price tagged, the lowest price applies. When identical items are incorrectly priced, the second one will be sold at the correct price. Under this code you are eligible



http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/vwapj/ct02381e.pdf/$FILE/ct02381e.pdf

found a pdf file that states what you are saying plus the actual label that states what i'm saying.... who is right? doesn't matter... win win for everyone.


section 1.1 of the pdf you mentioned states higher price, not any price. But in my experience, most staff are unaware this policy even exists, so getting a scop on any price could be possible.

[Slick Wik]

Walmart in Kanata
Turn right, head towards the toy department, straight down that hallway, along the very back wall (Not in any toy aisle)
There are 4 Boxes of minifigs (minus 1 full set from the 1st box) and a handful of takers as I was going through the stock. No clue what they took, I just told them to look at the barcodes to make sure you don't get dupes.

(Thank you Samsung Galaxy S + Android + Barcode Scanner App + Box of crayons)

Oh and on a non-Lego but serious Star Wars note - They also had the new Mega AT AT.
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2010/02/13/hasbros-mega-at-at-unveiled/ ($129.99)

My Christmas Shopping is pretty much complete for my son already.
Thank-You RFD

[Akitakara]

[QUOTE=Slick Wik;11483044]Walmart in Kanata
Turn right, head towards the toy department, straight down that hallway, along the very back wall (Not in any toy aisle)
There are 4 Boxes of minifigs (minus 1 full set from the 1st box) and a handful of takers as I was going through the stock. No clue what they took, I just told them to look at the barcodes to make sure you don't get dupes.

Awesome. I'll be heading there soon.

WalMart at Lincoln Fields and South Keys doesn't have any, when I checked. But WalMart at TrainYards had 1.5 boxes that had seriously been gone through.

[MrDisco]

I ended up ordering 16 mini-figs from lego.com.

my 16 from lego arrived today. it really is random as they sent me 4 life guards and 4 ring masters :(

[robskot]

my 16 from lego arrived today. it really is random as they sent me 4 life guards and 4 ring masters :(

Wow. That's brutal. What is Lego thinking...

[pmeth]

Wow. That's brutal. What is Lego thinking...

Same thing every big company is thinking... How can we increase profits? In this case, their solution is to have people buy 25-30 random bags to get the full set of 16 minifigs.

[redjl]

For those thinking of picking up the Star Wars Lego Cube Dudes (http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/bounty_hunters_cubedudes/index.html), but really did not want to pay the ebay prices for them, Brickset.com has the instructions (with piece listing) for them, and you can order the loose pieces directly from Lego (for probably a lot less than the ebay collectors prices).

[FrogPrince]

Anyone know when the Harry Potter sets will hit stores? I'm hearing Oct 1st.

[Xarion]

Was at Walmart at Hwy 7 & 400 today, there was about 17 bags left of the minifigs, I took 11 because they were unique so there's really nothing left. Hopefully the last 5 won't be hard to find once I open these up to see what i'm missing.

No Falcons or any other lego on sale though.

[dogbolter]

Trainyards Walmart in Ottawa has a few Falcons for $30...no minifigs.

[crxmugen]

any thread/group to exchange minifig locally?

[bluedragonz]

Anyone know when the Harry Potter sets will hit stores? I'm hearing Oct 1st.
The official date for LEGO Harry Potter set release will be on October 1st. Pre-orders are currently accepted at LEGOShop.com

[bluedragonz]

any thread/group to exchange minifig locally?

Hi crxmugen! Toys N Bricks forums (http://www.toysnbricks.com/forums/) currently has a place where you can trade your minifigures in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum.

[sfrancis]

Thanks for the post. Did not see the box in the back wall and asked the sales guy and he does not have a clue either. A father and his son is looking for it as well and they found it and I just followed them. There are some individual packs and manage to grab about 10.


Walmart in Kanata
Turn right, head towards the toy department, straight down that hallway, along the very back wall (Not in any toy aisle)
There are 4 Boxes of minifigs (minus 1 full set from the 1st box) and a handful of takers as I was going through the stock. No clue what they took, I just told them to look at the barcodes to make sure you don't get dupes.

(Thank you Samsung Galaxy S + Android + Barcode Scanner App + Box of crayons)

Oh and on a non-Lego but serious Star Wars note - They also had the new Mega AT AT.
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2010/02/13/hasbros-mega-at-at-unveiled/ ($129.99)

My Christmas Shopping is pretty much complete for my son already.
Thank-You RFD

[robskot]

TRU has a new flyer...

20% off ALL Atlantis, Creator, Prince of Persia and Kingdoms...

[FrogPrince]

TRU has a new flyer...

20% off ALL Atlantis, Creator, Prince of Persia and Kingdoms...

You beat me to it, lol.

Finally! I've been waiting for TRU to have a sale on Kingdoms sets.

[Canada_7]

TRU has a new flyer...

20% off ALL Atlantis, Creator, Prince of Persia and Kingdoms...

Wait, does that also to for their website? Because on their site the modular houses also are grouped with creator...

[FrogPrince]

Does anyone know if the Kingdoms Advent Calendar will be available in stores?

IIRC, last year's advent calendar was sold in TRU and the LEGO website does not list the Kingdoms Advent Calendar as a LEGO exclusive.

[chrome_boy]

Walmart in Kanata
Turn right, head towards the toy department, straight down that hallway, along the very back wall (Not in any toy aisle)
There are 4 Boxes of minifigs (minus 1 full set from the 1st box) and a handful of takers as I was going through the stock. No clue what they took, I just told them to look at the barcodes to make sure you don't get dupes.

Thanks for the post. Did not see the box in the back wall and asked the sales guy and he does not have a clue either. A father and his son is looking for it as well and they found it and I just followed them. There are some individual packs and manage to grab about 10.

They are now at the end of one of the aisles in the toy section, not close to back wall. As of 6pm 9/8, there were probably 70-80 left. But there was a guy there going through the whole collection, he said he got all of the Spartans, Pharaohs, Mexicans and Mimes. I guess he wants to build an army of Mimes, who wouldn't want an Mime army? :) He said he is going to buy 45 packages in total. (There's still 70 left after him). He was helping people find ones they like too. Got a vampire that I wanted.

[DIODIO]

They are now at the end of one of the aisles in the toy section, not close to back wall. As of 6pm 9/8, there were probably 70-80 left. But there was a guy there going through the whole collection, he said he got all of the Spartans, Pharaohs, Mexicans and Mimes. I guess he wants to build an army of Mimes, who wouldn't want an Mime army? :) He said he is going to buy 45 packages in total. (There's still 70 left after him). He was helping people find ones they like too. Got a vampire that I wanted.

Gotta HATE those army builders since they screw ppl like us who might just want a set.... And you meant that there's still 70 left after him which does not include 4(Spartans, Pharaohs, Mexicans and Mimes) out of the 16 figures!

[pmeth]

Gotta HATE those army builders since they screw ppl like us who might just want a set....

Maybe army builders say the same about ppl who want sets. The fact is that these are for sale to the general public on regular store shelves. There is no right way to buy or collect. An exception might be those that clean out a store knowing there will be inventory shortages, then sell on craigslist, ebay, etc. Even in those cases, it is the responsibility of the retailer to impose limits on hoarders.

[chrome_boy]

Gotta HATE those army builders since they screw ppl like us who might just want a set.... And you meant that there's still 70 left after him which does not include 4(Spartans, Pharaohs, Mexicans and Mimes) out of the 16 figures!

Yes, 70 packages left after him, but no more of the 4 mentioned, unless he missed them. The guy said he was looking through them for an hour & 15 minutes, as he was leaving when I got there. I told him if you're that dedicated, you deserve your army of Mimes. Still makes me laugh, mime army. :) He was a nice guy though, helped at least a couple of kids find the ones they wanted when I was there. Even gave a kid a Spartan from his cart.

I think Lego is brilliant/evil for selling these "limited edition", "mystery packaging" minifigs. Makes people go and have to collect army/set.

[cloudysky]

saw two full minifigure boxes at Wal-mart Lasalle, not in the lego section - at the start of the toy truck aisle, top left shelf.

[Bulwark]

I was at the costco at burlington earlier today. I didn't see this posted here, but they have two lego sets on sale for 18.99 each. One of them is from the City series, the Tank Truck seen here (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3180&cn=339&d=9) .

The other is from the Atlantis series, unfortunately I forgot to note what set it was.

[stony]

I was at the costco at burlington earlier today. I didn't see this posted here, but they have two lego sets on sale for 18.99 each. One of them is from the City series, the Tank Truck seen here (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3180&cn=339&d=9) .

The other is from the Atlantis series, unfortunately I forgot to note what set it was.

Cool. I hope that all costcos (or at least those by me :lol:) start to carry sets.

[MrDisco]

If someone sees that tanker at a gta costco please post here. I really like the city line and that's not a bad price.

[appleb]

Maybe army builders say the same about ppl who want sets. The fact is that these are for sale to the general public on regular store shelves. There is no right way to buy or collect. An exception might be those that clean out a store knowing there will be inventory shortages, then sell on craigslist, ebay, etc. Even in those cases, it is the responsibility of the retailer to impose limits on hoarders.

I disagree, I don't think anyone has a problem with the person who wants a set of distinct figures. But someone who cherrypicks *all* the Spartans out of 4 fresh boxes deserves to be called a *****.

[QuadESL63]

Mini Millenium Falcon still scanned @ $47.98 over at Airport + Hwy 7 Walmart :-0

No mini-figs series 2... but I didn't walk through the whole store to find them. I guess none can be found in GTA and surrounding area right now?

Does anyone know when will TRU pick up series 2? Nevermind, I won't be as fast as the others getting to them anyway.

[robskot]

I was at the costco at burlington earlier today. I didn't see this posted here, but they have two lego sets on sale for 18.99 each. One of them is from the City series, the Tank Truck seen here (http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=3180&cn=339&d=9) .

The other is from the Atlantis series, unfortunately I forgot to note what set it was.


CONFIRMED...saw this in CALGARY NW store today!!! They also had 2 SW sets...the FREECO SPEEDER and DROID TRI-FIGHTER for $27 each (both are $35 most everywhere else).


Also saw at least 2 full boxes of Series 2 minifigs at TRU in Cross Iron Mills...but only 4/customer.

[Canada_7]

So the 20% off on Creator/Atlantis/Kingdoms and whatever else also applies for the website. Finally a discount on getting Green Grocer (and all the other modular house buildings)! Bought that. I gotta say, it was pretty hard for me to not buy the Grand Emporium at the same time (though if I do have another check coming in from my summer job that I'm thinking I didn't pick up yet, I just might...).

[cloudysky]

My kids have recently gotten into Lego and are excited about the Harry Potter castle that is to be released soon. I plan to give it to them for Christmas and I am wondering if I should pre-order from Lego.com or take a chance that i will be able to get it for less, once it comes out. What has been the experience in the past with much anticipated lego sets/products? Sorry, realize this isn't a "hot deal" but not sure where else to post.

[MrDisco]

So the 20% off on Creator/Atlantis/Kingdoms and whatever else also applies for the website.

ok now i'm pretty ticked off. at 4am i see the sale notice. i was up and added all 3 of the modular sets to my cart. the discount was not applied. i wake up at 9:30am and all 3 sets now have a discount - but they're all oos. F*@!

[Canada_7]

ok now i'm pretty ticked off. at 4am i see the sale notice. i was up and added all 3 of the modular sets to my cart. the discount was not applied. i wake up at 9:30am and all 3 sets now have a discount - but they're all oos. F*@!

They're oos already?! Damn. Either it went quick or try purposely pulled it. If its the latter and toysrus tries to pull my order I'll be pissed.

Yeah initially I had green grocer and grand emporium in my cart last night and waited until 12 but discount wasn't applied yet. Woke up this morning @ like 6 and after a little refreshing the discount was finally applied. Ended up just getting green grocer but wondering id I should have picked up one more modular house set. The sales toysrus has been running throughout the year...are they annual? Like will they have the same sale again within the next 6-12 months? If they do I guess I can pick the other two up some months down the road.

[appleb]

My kids have recently gotten into Lego and are excited about the Harry Potter castle that is to be released soon. I plan to give it to them for Christmas and I am wondering if I should pre-order from Lego.com or take a chance that i will be able to get it for less, once it comes out. What has been the experience in the past with much anticipated lego sets/products? Sorry, realize this isn't a "hot deal" but not sure where else to post.

Lego sets usually don't go on sale until they've been on the shelves for a few months. I doubt the Harry Potter stuff will be on sale before christmas, but anything can happen.

[FrogPrince]

Just came back from TRU in Mississauga North (Winston Churchill/401 area) and there were about 4 full boxes of Series 2 figs by the cash registers.

[pigwinner]

ok now i'm pretty ticked off. at 4am i see the sale notice. i was up and added all 3 of the modular sets to my cart. the discount was not applied. i wake up at 9:30am and all 3 sets now have a discount - but they're all oos. F*@!

Well.. to make you feel better... I tried it 12 am, 5 am last night, discount wasn't applied yet, then 8:15 am, out of stock already....:cry:

[ciscopete]

For those thinking of picking up the Star Wars Lego Cube Dudes (http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/bounty_hunters_cubedudes/index.html), but really did not want to pay the ebay prices for them, Brickset.com has the instructions (with piece listing) for them, and you can order the loose pieces directly from Lego (for probably a lot less than the ebay collectors prices).

Where exactly do you find them on the brickset site. Every search I tried came up empty

[Akitakara]

Where exactly do you find them on the brickset site. Every search I tried came up empty

Search term is bounty hunter

http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=celebv-1
http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=sdcc2010-1

You'll get those 2 (after you go up 1 folder in the tree) but no instructions.

[eggshen]

Where exactly do you find them on the brickset site. Every search I tried came up empty

http://www.brickset.com/miscellaneous/cubeDudes/

[Mike71]

Which Lego set has General Greebus? My nephew wants that one for his birthday.

[robskot]

Which Lego set has General Greebus? My nephew wants that one for his birthday.

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8095&cn=520&d=322

[Bastich]

Which Lego set has General Greebus? My nephew wants that one for his birthday.

Cute. My little bro was always a Tormtooper fan.
:cool:

[QuadESL63]

http://www.brickset.com/miscellaneous/cubeDudes/

Thanks! Ordered bricks for R2-D2 :D

Has anyone found Mini-figs S2 @ Markville TRU?

[lamborghinib0y]

Walmart at Bathurst and Centre St. now has 6 almost full boxes of series 2 minifig. The reason I said "almost full" is because some a**hole already took all the spartans.

[MrDisco]

Walmart at Bathurst and Centre St. now has 6 almost full boxes of series 2 minifig. The reason I said "almost full" is because some a**hole already took all the spartans.

You beat me to it. I saw 4 very overfull boxes now (well as of 2pm). I didn't bother checking for figures but if anyone needs a set (sans spartan) go there.

Stupid army builders :<

~~~~

Costco Woodbridge does not have any Lego sets :( Anyone see the oil tanker at any GTA costco?

[crxmugen]

Walmart at Bathurst and Centre St. now has 6 almost full boxes of series 2 minifig. The reason I said "almost full" is because some a**hole already took all the spartans.

thanks anyway, get 15 out of 16 now...
checked 400/7 walmart, newmarket walmart, newmarket mastermind, all gone...
ordered from lego.com x16, hope at least one spartan from them :facepalm:

[stony]

I was at the Edmonton South Common Walmart and the Lego Midi Star Destroyer was on clearance for $20. I picked up the last one so don't bother going there but other stores might have it (or it might be store specific):

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7543/capturerza.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/capturerza.jpg/)

There were also 2 Space Police Lunar Limo sets on clearance for $25-$30 (not sure as was not too interested and forgot that I'd be posting here) :o

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1894/capturefb.jpg (http://img826.imageshack.us/i/capturefb.jpg/)

[MrDisco]

I was at the Edmonton South Common...

Which store?

[stony]

Which store?

Sorry, sheesh I can't believe that I forgot that: Walmart. I'll update my post. :)

[Mike71]

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8095&cn=520&d=322

Thanks!!

[Bulwark]

I was at the Edmonton South Common Walmart and the Lego Midi Star Destroyer was on clearance for $20. I picked up the last one so don't bother going there but other stores might have it (or it might be store specific):

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7543/capturerza.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/capturerza.jpg/)

There were also 2 Space Police Lunar Limo sets on clearance for $25-$30 (not sure as was not too interested and forgot that I'd be posting here) :o

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1894/capturefb.jpg (http://img826.imageshack.us/i/capturefb.jpg/)

I wonder if that sale for the midi star destroyer will find it's way to the GTA. I bought it at full price just last week.

[QuadESL63]

I wonder if that sale for the midi star destroyer will find it's way to the GTA. I bought it at full price just last week.

Some locations are/were selling it for $30.

[Bulwark]

Some locations are/were selling it for $30.

really? i know about midi millenium falcon. didn't know about the star destroyer. I'll have to try again this week.

[wubba]

Costco on Queensway in Etobicoke has the Atlantis and the Gas Truck sets on for $19

[appleb]

When i bought my midi-falcon last week it was $30, and at the same time I scanned the midi Star Destroyers and they were still regular price $50. I think the Walmart must've screwed up to put the star destroyers at $30 because they are new sets and certainly shouldn't be at clearance prices yet.

On an unrelated note, I found some series 1 minifigs at Vaughan Mills shopping mall at Toys Toys Toys... for $9.99 each... :-0

[13sundin]

mini figs instock at the richmond hill toys r us

[robskot]

When i bought my midi-falcon last week it was $30, and at the same time I scanned the midi Star Destroyers and they were still regular price $50. I think the Walmart must've screwed up to put the star destroyers at $30 because they are new sets and certainly shouldn't be at clearance prices yet.

On an unrelated note, I found some series 1 minifigs at Vaughan Mills shopping mall at Toys Toys Toys... for $9.99 each... :-0

I agree...there must have been a pricing error...the Midscale ISD has only been out for not even 2 months.

[Bulwark]

I have a few complete sets of the European release series 2 minifigs that I'm selling for $50 a set (works out to be $3 a minifig) or $60 for shipped with tracking. I don't know how many interested individuals there are, but at the moment I'm limiting to 1 set a person.

I also don't mind selling individual mini-figs if there are people looking to complete their set, but it would be nice if a trusted rfd'er could coordinate a group buy of sorts so that I'm not driving all around the gta delivering individual mini-figs.

[QuadESL63]

Walmart @ Kennedy + Sheppard has 2 boxes of series 2 mini-figs. They should have everything except for the spartan.

[OneEyedGoose]

As of this morning (Sep 13), TRU @ Hwy10 & Eglinton in Mississauga has about 2 boxes worth of series 2. I found only 1 Spartan and I bought it.

I also checked Mastermind in Mississauga on Sunday, they have some packs left but no Spartan. Mastermind in Oakville (Upper Middle Road) should have stock as well, they have 2 boxes worth (last Friday) on the counter but they would not open the others.

As of yesterday, I have been to 4 Walmarts in Mississauga and some in Oakville, Brampton and I cannot find a single pack!

Good luck.

If anyone knows about the stocking situation in Buffalo, NY, can you please post. I called one of the Targets and they have no idea what I am talking about. And calling Walmart was a complete waste.

[crxmugen]

get my 16 pieces from lego.com
NONE of them is spartan :evil::evil::evil:
gonna call them and return it
may be buy it on ebay or try 16 pieces again...

[wubba]

Lego noob here - just buying lego for kids

What is up with the minifigs? Why are you guys all so hot for them?
You think these will be collectibles or something?

[island250]

Lego noob here - just buying lego for kids

What is up with the minifigs? Why are you guys all so hot for them?
You think these will be collectibles or something?

Love this post. Been thinking it for months as I periodically check in here. haha.:lol:

[13sundin]

mini figs instock at the richmond hill toys r us

on sunday some guy actually bought 98 packs of minifigs... $331.xx if i remembered correctly

[Akitakara]

on sunday some guy actually bought 98 packs of minifigs... $331.xx if i remembered correctly

He probably returned most afterwards

[MrDisco]

What is up with the minifigs?

They're cute, unique, and limited.



Why are you guys all so hot for them?


It beats doing crack.



You think these will be collectibles or something?

They are collectibles. What individuals do with them is their own business (open and display, open and make videos, keep them sealed and flip, give them as presents, etc etc).

If you don't get it, you don't get it. It's no different than people collecting watches, DVDs, comics...

[Qbit]

($3 from mastermind or $2.86 from walmart) x 16 + tax = $54 (or $52)

I don't get it, it sucks that the person is not selling it for exactly $54 or $52, and I get that this is RFD where people would like to "save money by spending more", but .... you'd rather sulk over not being able to get a set of the figures than to pay $11-$13 more?

Just gas money to get to a place to find that they are out of stock could be a couple dollars right there.

If I wanted a set, I'd just pay the dude $13 for saving me time/gas for finding them for me, LoL

Look at where you are posting. How well do you think this normally goes over?


Hey guys, thanks for the thread. I went out and bought out all of the __________ (insert name of in-demand product here). I don't actually need or want them so I am willing to be generous and sell you some for only a 20% markup.

[Paulzar]

Walmart @ Kennedy + Sheppard has 2 boxes of series 2 mini-figs. They should have everything except for the spartan.

I was just in there this morning, they still have 2 nearly full boxes with everything but the Spartan. They're in the LEGO aisle, but on the left-hand side.

[robskot]

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100914/Lego-Court-Case-100914/20100914/?hub=CalgaryHome

[sg0777]

3 fresh boxes of minifigs at the Walmart in Guelph last night. Picked up 2 Spartans and a Mexican Hombre. Several Spartans were there when I left.

[eggshen]

I place my order Satuday, Sept 4 and despite a "backorder for 30 days" disclaimer, lego shipped on the 8th.

Distribution:

3 Spartans
4 Ring Masters
1 Witch
1 Vampire
1 Patrol Officer
1 Explorer
1 Pop Star
1 Disco Stu
1 Martial Arts Master
1 Surfer Dude
1 Pharaoh

[Kainc]

should have just registered a long time ago since i get the weekly email

anyway, i have seen and got one of the mid-size millenium falcon and it's still @ $30 at the wm in Pickering.

the TRU in Pickering also have the Series 2 Fig but I didn't check what's in there since i already have my 16.

so hurry before those guys who plan to make money off this get to them!

[stony]

8 Boxes of minifigs series 2 at Walmart in Spruce Grove, Alberta and not a single Spartan. Are you freaking kidding me. :mad:

Anyway, they are at the back end of the lego display and came in in the past day or two as we checked earlier this week.

[QuadESL63]

There are two baskets of mini-figs series 2 @ Richmond Hill TRU (Hwy 7 b/w Yonge and Bayview) @ the cashiers. Don't think there is any Spartan AFAIK.

Also found an opened box mini Millennium Falcon @ Walmart @ Hwy 7 and Jane... took a peek inside and I think bricks are missing :(

[Xarion]

Toys R Us at Lawrence & Victoria Park has 2 somewhat brand new boxes of minifigs, I didn't search the second box and took a couple of spartans, 1 surfer, 1 adventurer, 1 disco stu and 1 mime from one box. Set's finally complete so I can stop going from toys r us to toys r us to find a damn spartan.

Can't wait for the next set to not have barcodes.

[Akitakara]

Can't wait for the next set to not have barcodes.

Why's it good? (You seem to imply that)

It'll be harder to complete a set, and some people will go so far as to buy an entire box, feel and sort at home, then return the rest...

[Xarion]

Why's it good? (You seem to imply that)

It'll be harder to complete a set, and some people will go so far as to buy an entire box, feel and sort at home, then return the rest...

Reason I think it's good is because I had to drive to 7-10 different stores to get 1 zombie during set 1 and 1 spartan during set 2. They are collectables for a reason no? I just find it stupid that you can read a barcode and bam you have a set, or in this case, an army, kinda ruins the fun in it.

I guess i'm comparing it to how I used to collect hockey cards and all that other **** when I was young.

I do think you're right though and people will buy boxes and return them though.

IMO they need to go capsule like the japanese toys.

[crxmugen]

someone said it's available at Guelph, not anymore today, not even single one
lucky find out 2 spartans at London Walmart, been over 10 different walmart, toyrus and mastermind, complete finally :)

if no barcode, how to return without open?? or they take it even open??

[Akitakara]

if no barcode, how to return without open?? or they take it even open??

People will turn on the TV, and spend a lonely night feeling every bag to what they think matches the parts for the minifigs ;)

[heyjoe]

do you guys collect everything lego or just the gachapons?

[Xarion]

do you guys collect everything lego or just the gachapons?

I'll collect most lego, though i'm specific to about 5 sets. The minifigs are pretty cool though so I try to make a set for each one that comes out.

[Bastich]

do you guys collect everything lego or just the gachapons?

Thanks, learnt a new word.
:cool:

[MrDisco]

Costco in woodbridge has the Freeco Speeder and the Droid Tri-Fighter for $26.99 each. I don't know if that's cheaper than retail but thoght I would post it.

[Bulwark]

Costco in woodbridge has the Freeco Speeder and the Droid Tri-Fighter for $26.99 each. I don't know if that's cheaper than retail but thoght I would post it.

weren't they 29.99 at walmart before?

[canadiantj]

8 Boxes of minifigs series 2 at Walmart in Spruce Grove, Alberta and not a single Spartan. Are you freaking kidding me. :mad:

Anyway, they are at the back end of the lego display and came in in the past day or two as we checked earlier this week.


6 boxes in Okotoks and same thing, no spartan. Found everybody else. Have to say that disco stu is my favorite.

[moopoo]

Anyone get the deal on the Star Wars Republic Attack Shuttle online at TRU which currently is out of stock but says $4.99?

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=4449778

[Akitakara]

Anyone get the deal on the Star Wars Republic Attack Shuttle online at TRU which currently is out of stock but says $4.99?

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=4449778

Man... I hope it comes back in stock and I can order it :) ...and receive it :P

[jennieg789]

Anyone in the Ottawa-Gatineau area willing to exchange? I am not the Ebay selling/buying type. Please IM or email to jng13@yahoo.com

I have the following (some multiples) to exchange (all bags have been opened but figure not assembled and contain all original contents):

#1: Mexican
#3: Ringmaster
#5: Vampire
#6: Cop
#9: Mime
#14: Karate Master

I need the following (two sets - one for each son):
#2: Spartan x2
#4: Witch x2
#8: Lifeguard x2
#10: Weight Lifter
#11: Popstar
#12: Skier x2
#13: Disco
#15: Surfer x2


Thanks
Jennie

Also if anyone has the robot from the series 1 and willing to exchange for any of the above of series 2, let's talk. Thanks

[robskot]

If anyone is going to be down south (US) this week...ALL lego sets at TRU are BUY 2, GET 1 FREE.

Ends Sept. 25

[wubba]

Anyone in the Ottawa-Gatineau area willing to exchange? I am not the Ebay selling/buying type. Please IM or email to jng13@yahoo.com

I have the following (some multiples) to exchange (all bags have been opened but figure not assembled and contain all original contents):

Reminds me of my younger days with Hockey Cards

- Got'em, Got'em, Need'em, Got'em, Need'em

What irks me is knowing I probably had a Gretzky rookie card which I had used in the spokes of my bike.

[wubba]

If anyone is going to be down south (US) this week...ALL lego sets at TRU are BUY 2, GET 1 FREE.

Ends Sept. 25

Taj Mahal looks very interesting!
$300 for a 5922 piece kit

but "This item does not participate in the check store inventory feature. "
Buy 2 Get 3rd FREE ALL LEGO construction sets. Excludes Star Wars & tubs

[Canada_7]

Anyone that's going to the US...group buy for the modular house sets so we can get 3 for the price of 2 :lol: (if they were to order online then pick it up at one of those border services or w/e they're called)?

[TheYellowDart]

I am interested in that idea... all we need now is someone going down to the states...

[joongpark]

I have 255 pieces of Lego Series 2 figures coming in (I own a toy store)....are they packed randomly?
I ordered over 1000 for Christmas...I hope that's enough.

My customers (Yorkville, Toronto) won't really care which ones they get so I may sell the rare ones to RFD members....They just arrived so they are sill sitting in the ware house.

I also have Lego watches with rare characters like Darth Maul.

I will read past postings to read why Lego characters are so popular as I saw some stores have minimum purchase per customer.

[DIODIO]

I have 255 pieces of Lego Series 2 figures coming in (I own a toy store)....are they packed randomly?
I ordered over 1000 for Christmas...I hope that's enough.

My customers (Yorkville, Toronto) won't really care which ones they get so I may sell the rare ones to RFD members....They just arrived so they are sill sitting in the ware house.

I also have Lego watches with rare characters like Darth Maul.

I will read past postings to read why Lego characters are so popular as I saw some stores have minimum purchase per customer.

Yes, since you won't get the exact same # of each figure in a box... you can find out which one you got from matching the UPC posted from links on this thread. Also I hope you are not selling it for $4+ a piece(given WM and MM sell them cheaper)! ;)

[joongpark]

Yes, since you won't get the exact same # of each figure in a box... you can find out which one you got from matching the UPC posted from links on this thread. Also I hope you are not selling it for $4+ a piece(given WM and MM sell them cheaper)! ;)

Thanks..they are an impulse item and $4 won't be much of an impulse. I think alot of parents buy them for loot bags so It won't be $4.

:)

[mrwinky]

On a side note, does anyone have an extra's from Series one? I'm missing 3 PM if you have any, or have seen series 1 still in stores around cow town.


Winky

[MrDisco]

I have 255 pieces of Lego Series 2 figures coming in (I own a toy store)....are they packed randomly?

I'm not sure how you purchased them, but if they come in the factory case there's 60 figures in one display box. Each box has a set breakdown, but the one figure we all want is the Spartan which is 2/box.



I will read past postings to read why Lego characters are so popular as I saw some stores have minimum purchase per customer.

Figures which are in limited assortment and can be used to build armies (Spartan, Zombie from Series 1) are the ones which instantly sell out.

I'm interested in your series 2 if you choose to sell them to RFDers.

[appleb]

I'm not sure how you purchased them, but if they come in the factory case there's 60 figures in one display box. Each box has a set breakdown, but the one figure we all want is the Spartan which is 2/box.

I remember reading about someone opening a box and they mentioned getting everything in either x3 or x4. The spartans were in the x3 grouping. Someone else opened a box and found they had the exact same breakdown when they listed out each minifig.

[MrDisco]

I remember reading about someone opening a box and they mentioned getting everything in either x3 or x4. The spartans were in the x3 grouping. Someone else opened a box and found they had the exact same breakdown when they listed out each minifig.

i stand corrected. the underlying principle is the same though - each figure has a set breakdown and is not truly random if you go box by box.

[dingmah]

i stand corrected. the underlying principle is the same though - each figure has a set breakdown and is not truly random if you go box by box.

Correct. The mix is the same for each box. This was the breakdown for 2 boxes that I purchase. It was the same as others online.

x5 Circus Ringmaster
x3 Disco Dancer
x3 Explorer
x5 Highway Patrol Officer
x4 Lifeguard
x5 Martial Arts Champion
x4 Mexican Hombre
x4 Mime
x3 Pharaoh
x3 Pop Singer
x3 Skier
x3 Spartan
x3 Surfer
x4 Vampire
x4 Weight Lifter
x4 Witch

[robskot]

On a side note, does anyone have an extra's from Series one? I'm missing 3 PM if you have any, or have seen series 1 still in stores around cow town.Winky

Discovery hut still had some series 1 when I was there last...but that was a couple weeks ago.

[eggshen]

The new series is supposed to be coming out in January.


Hawaii Girl with maracas
Native American Chief with spear
Samurai with armour and Samurai sword
Female Tennis Player with racket
Sumo wrestler with trophy
Baseball Player with bat
Fisherman with fishing rod and fish
Elf with bow and shield
Male Rapper with stereo
Alien (Squidman head) with laser gun
Gorilla with banana
Ferrari Driver with interchangeable blonde hair and racing helmet
Mummy with scorpion
Female Snowboarder with snowboard
Half-man half-robot/Space Pirate
Air Force Pilot with Military Backpack and pilot helmet


Picture 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41215338@N04/5005387324/in/photostream/)

Picture 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41215338@N04/5004772537/in/photostream/)

[Bastich]

The new series is supposed to be coming out in January.


Hawaii Girl with maracas
Native American Chief with spear
Samurai with armour and Samurai sword
Female Tennis Player with racket
Sumo wrestler with trophy
Baseball Player with bat
Fisherman with fishing rod and fish
Elf with bow and shield
Male Rapper with stereo
Alien (Squidman head) with laser gun
Gorilla with banana
Ferrari Driver with interchangeable blonde hair and racing helmet
Mummy with scorpion
Female Snowboarder with snowboard
Half-man half-robot/Space Pirate
Air Force Pilot with Military Backpack and pilot helmet


Picture 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41215338@N04/5005387324/in/photostream/)

Picture 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41215338@N04/5004772537/in/photostream/)

Sweet merciful crap.

How much you wanna bet the hoarders will just buy the entire box and return the crap ones at their leisure?
:cool:

[robskot]

Discovery hut still had some series 1 when I was there last...but that was a couple weeks ago.

I like the gorilla

[trilobites]

The new series is supposed to be coming out in January.


Hawaii Girl with maracas
Native American Chief with spear
Samurai with armour and Samurai sword
Female Tennis Player with racket
Sumo wrestler with trophy
Baseball Player with bat
Fisherman with fishing rod and fish
Elf with bow and shield
Male Rapper with stereo
Alien (Squidman head) with laser gun
Gorilla with banana
Ferrari Driver with interchangeable blonde hair and racing helmet
Mummy with scorpion
Female Snowboarder with snowboard
Half-man half-robot/Space Pirate
Air Force Pilot with Military Backpack and pilot helmet


Picture 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41215338@N04/5005387324/in/photostream/)

Picture 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41215338@N04/5004772537/in/photostream/)

i like most of them, it keeps getting better. i'm getting 12 from this series.

[TheYellowDart]

Toysrus.ca website has Grand Carousel on sale and IN STOCK now.

If anyone is wanting one, now is a good time!

[robskot]

Toysrus.ca website has Grand Carousel on sale and IN STOCK now.

If anyone is wanting one, now is a good time!

Noted...thanks....$279.97...$70 off...not bad for those that might be interested.


HERE IS THE LINK (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3691035&prodFindSrc=search&foreSeeEnabled=true)

[Swaps]

I have 255 pieces of Lego Series 2 figures coming in (I own a toy store)....are they packed randomly?
I ordered over 1000 for Christmas...I hope that's enough.

My customers (Yorkville, Toronto) won't really care which ones they get so I may sell the rare ones to RFD members....They just arrived so they are sill sitting in the ware house.

I also have Lego watches with rare characters like Darth Maul.

I will read past postings to read why Lego characters are so popular as I saw some stores have minimum purchase per customer.

Please don't. I mean, I know its none of my business, but its annoying enough to get to a store to discover that hoarders have been there first - its even worse if the store partakes in the activity.

[mabba18]

Toysrus.ca website has Grand Carousel on sale and IN STOCK now.

If anyone is wanting one, now is a good time!


Noted...thanks....$279.97...$70 off...not bad for those that might be interested.


HERE IS THE LINK (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3691035&prodFindSrc=search&foreSeeEnabled=true)


OOS already :(

[ratface]

OOS already :(

For those who missed out, if you can get it in the states the regular price is 250 $US for this item, with taxes and exchange that's the same or cheaper than the toysrus.ca deal.

[flyz]

Having these boxes out were just prime targets for hoarders...
Though with series 3 being changed to no barcodes, people would just feel the bags for the rare ones.

Makes me wonder what would happen if they came from Gashapon machines and were totally random.

[joongpark]

Having these boxes out were just prime targets for hoarders...
Though with series 3 being changed to no barcodes, people would just feel the bags for the rare ones.

Makes me wonder what would happen if they came from Gashapon machines and were totally random.

Do people buy these figures and sell them for more?

[Kainc]

Do people buy these figures and sell them for more?

For A LOT (ludicrously) MORE!!

Just look on kijiji and craiglist. Not even going to post a link to them. Those people are just out to make a profit creating a shortage of supply and upping the demand.

Some people from Bricklink are a little better.

Series 1: http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=91511

Series 2: http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=91508

[bluedragonz]

Zellers Instores: September 24-30

•50% off on Saturday and Sunday (sets listed below)
•25% off for Rest of the Week (sets listed below)

-LEGO Toy Story 7590 Army Men on Patrol (reg.$14.99)
-LEGO Toy Story 7595 Woody and Buzz to the Rescue (reg.$26.99)

[Canada_7]

Zellers Instores: September 24-30

•50% off on Saturday and Sunday (sets listed below)
•25% off for Rest of the Week (sets listed below)

-LEGO Toy Story 7590 Army Men on Patrol (reg.$14.99)
-LEGO Toy Story 7595 Woody and Buzz to the Rescue (reg.$26.99)

Those 2 sets with 50% off are much more in line with what I'm willing to pay for those two instead of the regular retail (which is way too much).

[pmeth]

Zellers Instores: September 24-30

•50% off on Saturday and Sunday (sets listed below)
•25% off for Rest of the Week (sets listed below)

-LEGO Toy Story 7590 Army Men on Patrol (reg.$14.99)
-LEGO Toy Story 7595 Woody and Buzz to the Rescue (reg.$26.99)

I think you have the numbers backwards. 7590 is Woody and Buzz, 7595 is Army Men.

[canadiantj]

I like the gorilla

Figures....lol

[robskot]

Figures....lol

Why do you have to hurt?

[robskot]

Deerfoot walmart has a few cases of minifigs...didn't go thru any of them so unknown what is there.

[robskot]

Deerfoot walmart has a few cases of minifigs...didn't go thru any of them so unknown what is there.

Sorry, I should clarify...deerfoot mall, not meadows.

[appleb]

For anyone still looking for minifig series 2 in the GTA... the Toys Toys Toys in Fairview Mall has two fresh looking boxes at the cashier. I did a quick browse and even the spartans are there.

The only problem is they are selling the minifigs for $3.99 each.

Everything should still be there as I didn't feel like getting violated with that price.

[DIODIO]

For anyone still looking for minifig series 2 in the GTA... the Toys Toys Toys in Fairview Mall has two fresh looking boxes at the cashier. I did a quick browse and even the spartans are there.

The only problem is they are selling the minifigs for $3.99 each.

Everything should still be there as I didn't feel like getting violated with that price.

For those whom are missing that 1 mini I guess $4-5 aren't THAT bad.
I do agree with ya that the prices from those places is a joke(over priced as ALWAYS)! ;)

[bomber317]

Deerfoot walmart has a few cases of minifigs...didn't go thru any of them so unknown what is there.

Wow, only half a box left when I got there this morning. Nothing worthwhile in it (no spartans/mexicans/pharohs/skiers/surfers)

[Bulwark]

Last call for European-release Series 2 minifigs. $50 for a meet up west-end of the gta (Mississauga or further west) or $60 shipped.

After this I put'em up on ebay.

[lamborghinib0y]

I was at a Mastermind that I had previously visited 2 weeks ago and ended up finding some Spartans. Apparently, they are putting out new boxes as they sell out of the stuff already on the shelves so if you are still missing the spartan, I recommend checking your local Mastermind often.

[DIODIO]

Those 2 sets with 50% off are much more in line with what I'm willing to pay for those two instead of the regular retail (which is way too much).

+1
Got the army men set, was waiting for it to drop in price for a while now... didn't see any of the Buzz one at the Selless I went to today tho.

[Kainc]

Here are a few I saw (this is close to 50% off).

Indiana Jones 7197 Venice Canal Chase $25.50 (reg.$49.99)
Space Police 5972 Container Heist $21.00 (reg.$39.99)

The Indiana set is great for those who missed the S@H sale earlier.

[robskot]

Here are a few I saw (this is close to 50% off).

Indiana Jones 7197 Venice Canal Chase $25.50 (reg.$49.99)
Space Police 5972 Container Heist $21.00 (reg.$39.99)

The Indiana set is great for those who missed the S@H sale earlier.

Where?

[leehoyuen]

Barnes & noble has selected lego buy 1 get 1 50% off.

Ultimate LEGO Building Set 6166 (http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Toys-games/Ultimate-LEGO-Building-Set-6166/e/9781400661954/?itm=22)
LEGO Creator House 5891 (http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Toys-games/LEGO-Creator-House-5891/e/673419128612/?itm=26)
Lego Road Construction Set (http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Toys-games/Lego-Road-Construction-Set/e/9781400670574/?itm=20)

Maybe there are more, these are the one that I found.

[Bulwark]

I also saw the Creator Beach house, and the architecture series white house.

Easiest thing to do I think is to go to barnes & noble's website. search for lego. Set the results to 100 per page. To the left of the box that contains the pricing information there will be a "buy one get one 50% off" icon to show that it qualifies. So just keep scrolling till u see that icon.

I don't think any of the star wars sets are included, nor technic. Maybe 1 or 2 city sets. It's quite limited compared to the vast selection they offer.

[Kainc]

Where?

@ Zellers in the GTA

[Bulwark]

Barnes & noble has selected lego buy 1 get 1 50% off.

Ultimate LEGO Building Set 6166 (http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Toys-games/Ultimate-LEGO-Building-Set-6166/e/9781400661954/?itm=22)
LEGO Creator House 5891 (http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Toys-games/LEGO-Creator-House-5891/e/673419128612/?itm=26)
Lego Road Construction Set (http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Toys-games/Lego-Road-Construction-Set/e/9781400670574/?itm=20)

Maybe there are more, these are the one that I found.

Toys N Bricks has a list of (all?) the sets that qualify for this sale.

Here it is.

Architecture

21001 John Hancock Center $19.95
21002 Empire State Building $17.95
21003 Seattle Space Needle $19.95
21006 White House $44.95

Creator

Creator 5891 Apple Tree House $44.95
Creator 5892 Sonic Boom $59.95

Brick Buckets / Duplo

6187 Road Construction Set $22.95
6166 Large Brick Box $32.95
Duplo 6176 Basic Bricks Deluxe $22.95

BrickMaster Books

Brickmaster Castle Book $24.99
Brickmaster Pirate Book $24.99

City

7239 Fire Truck $22.95
8401 Minifigure Collection $12.95

Games

3835 Robo Champ $9.95
3843 Ramses Pyramid $29.95

Toy Story

Toy Story 7593 Buzz's Star Command Ship $29.95

[island250]

Looks like the combo of the Architecture White House and Creator House for me renders the best deal. I just wish they offered the free freight to Canada. I'll have to think about pulling the trigger. Where's parliament?haha.

Thanks for the updates people.

[pmeth]

At the risk of getting flamed :), I noticed that Mega Bloks has it's own gashapon minifig series. It's the Halo Series 1 set. It looks like there are 8 different characters to collect. I haven't seen any kind of uniquely identifiable markings to tell them apart without opening. I found them at Walmart at Morningside/401 for $2.86 each. I bought one out of curiosity. Not as lovable as the lego minifigs, but my son didn't seem to mind too much as we already have the full set of lego series 2 minifigs.

Here's a flickr page with a picture of the box http://www.flickr.com/photos/kranix/5005370928/

PS. I also found 1 lonely lego series 2 minifig on the clearance shelf mixed in with some books. I didn't have the barcodes handy so I don't know what it was, but I felt the package and it seemed like there were 3 heads like the Mime.

[MrDisco]

At the risk of getting flamed :), I noticed that Mega Bloks...

DIE! We shouldn't be promoting inferior boot legs in this thread ;)

edit: ugg that's a horrible smiley. it should be ;-)

[Canada_7]

Toys N Bricks has a list of (all?) the sets that qualify for this sale.

Here it is.

Architecture

21001 John Hancock Center $19.95
21002 Empire State Building $17.95
21003 Seattle Space Needle $19.95
21006 White House $44.95

Creator

Creator 5891 Apple Tree House $44.95
Creator 5892 Sonic Boom $59.95

Brick Buckets / Duplo

6187 Road Construction Set $22.95
6166 Large Brick Box $32.95
Duplo 6176 Basic Bricks Deluxe $22.95

BrickMaster Books

Brickmaster Castle Book $24.99
Brickmaster Pirate Book $24.99

City

7239 Fire Truck $22.95
8401 Minifigure Collection $12.95

Games

3835 Robo Champ $9.95
3843 Ramses Pyramid $29.95

Toy Story

Toy Story 7593 Buzz's Star Command Ship $29.95

I'm tempted to order from BN.com for the White House and Apple Tree House sets...though I'm afraid of being raped by customs and duty. robskot, I remember you said you've ordered from them in the past. How was it dealing with duty/customs in the past when ordering from BN.com? The two sets I mentioned above, if I order comes out to $79.76 with shipping. Anyone else that has ordered from BN.com in the past, care to share some insight?

[Bulwark]

I'm tempted to order from BN.com for the White House and Apple Tree House sets...though I'm afraid of being raped by customs and duty. robskot, I remember you said you've ordered from them in the past. How was it dealing with duty/customs in the past when ordering from BN.com? The two sets I mentioned above, if I order comes out to $79.76 with shipping. Anyone else that has ordered from BN.com in the past, care to share some insight?

I've ordered quite a few things from them. I've never been hit with any taxes or brokerage fees. This is from 8 orders this year with totals ranging from around $30 to $127. I ordered the same sets, mine came to around $82 something.

[robskot]

I'm tempted to order from BN.com for the White House and Apple Tree House sets...though I'm afraid of being raped by customs and duty. robskot, I remember you said you've ordered from them in the past. How was it dealing with duty/customs in the past when ordering from BN.com? The two sets I mentioned above, if I order comes out to $79.76 with shipping. Anyone else that has ordered from BN.com in the past, care to share some insight?

Yep...I have order from them at least 6-7 times. And as above, no duty/customs/brokerage fees. Actually, if I remember correctly, items are shipped from a warehouse in Ont.

And their shipping is actually really reasonable. They say it's normally about 10 business days for shipping (from their site) and I think the longest it's ever been was 11 for me.

All in all, i would say go for it!

[Angela V]

At the risk of getting flamed :), I noticed that Mega Bloks has it's own gashapon minifig series. It's the Halo Series 1 set. It looks like there are 8 different characters to collect. I haven't seen any kind of uniquely identifiable markings to tell them apart without opening. I found them at Walmart at Morningside/401 for $2.86 each. .

My son HATES mega bloks. Everything he has gotten doesn't stay together. He got a Halo helicopter from his Aunt who thought it was lego. Put it together and it wouldn't stay together as usual.

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs LEGO BrickTober Sale: October 1-7

This Week's Sale

FREE LEGO Star Wars 30050 Mini Republic Attack Shuttle with LEGO Star Wars purchases above $35 ($4.99 value)
35% off ALL LEGO Ben 10 - Now $12.87 (reg.$19.99)
28% off ALL LEGO Bionicle Stars Can Sets - Now $7.87 (reg.$10.99)
30% off LEGO Atlantis 8058 Guardian of the Deep, 8059 Seabed Scavenger and LEGO Duplo 5657 Toy Story Jessie's Roundup - Now $13.87 (reg.$19.99)

BrickTober Promotional Event - This week's figure is a LEGO Imperial Soldier

Get a FREE LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base with any LEGO purchase of $35 or more
A new LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base will be available each week
Available instores only while supplies last

[ver3]

Bricktober... Oh I have a bad feeling the next month is going to be very expensive.

[Bulwark]

Well... glad I didn't go for that laptop in the Sony Vaio thread. Looks like I'll need the money

[robskot]

ToysRUs LEGO BrickTober Sale: October 1-7

This Week's Sale

FREE LEGO Star Wars 30050 Mini Republic Attack Shuttle with LEGO Star Wars purchases above $35 ($4.99 value)
35% off ALL LEGO Ben 10 - Now $12.87 (reg.$19.99)
28% off ALL LEGO Bionicle Stars Can Sets - Now $7.87 (reg.$10.99)
30% off LEGO Atlantis 8058 Guardian of the Deep, 8059 Seabed Scavenger and LEGO Duplo 5657 Toy Story Jessie's Roundup - Now $13.87 (reg.$19.99)

BrickTober Promotional Event - This week's figure is a LEGO Imperial Soldier

Get a FREE LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base with any LEGO purchase of $35 or more
A new LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base will be available each week
Available instores only while supplies last


Thanks again Blue...

[Kainc]

ToysRUs LEGO BrickTober Sale: October 1-7

This Week's Sale

FREE LEGO Star Wars 30050 Mini Republic Attack Shuttle with LEGO Star Wars purchases above $35 ($4.99 value)
35% off ALL LEGO Ben 10 - Now $12.87 (reg.$19.99)
28% off ALL LEGO Bionicle Stars Can Sets - Now $7.87 (reg.$10.99)
30% off LEGO Atlantis 8058 Guardian of the Deep, 8059 Seabed Scavenger and LEGO Duplo 5657 Toy Story Jessie's Roundup - Now $13.87 (reg.$19.99)

BrickTober Promotional Event - This week's figure is a LEGO Imperial Soldier

Get a FREE LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base with any LEGO purchase of $35 or more
A new LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base will be available each week
Available instores only while supplies last

Toys N Bricks is a really good website. Thanks!

[anton204]

I want the Harry Potter sets to go on sale now! :twisted:

BTW, how do you display these sets or what do you do with them after they are built? This thread has gotten me back into lego.

[Bulwark]

I'm waiting for that tower bridge. I see it's available in the US, but last I checked nothing for Canadians.

[BornToSave]

When are the Harry Potter sets available? My son wants one for his birthday next weekend.

Cheers.

[anton204]

When are the Harry Potter sets available? My son wants one for his birthday next weekend.

Cheers.

They just launched the sets and should be available today or tommorow.

Lego.com and TRU have now have them instock on their websites. Not sure if they are instore already, but they should be soon if they aren't.

[appleb]

My son HATES mega bloks. Everything he has gotten doesn't stay together. He got a Halo helicopter from his Aunt who thought it was lego. Put it together and it wouldn't stay together as usual.

Megablocks are notorious for that. A while ago I was listening to a business show that was talking about Megablocks and Lego. Apparently a lot of customers (eg Soccer Moms) buy Megablocks not knowing the brand is different from Lego, and when pieces don't fit or it falls apart or pieces are missing, they call up Lego to complain...

[stony]

Not sure if this has been posted but if you order from Lego.com or a Lego store, you can get a free Max Minifig keychain if you spend $35 or more.

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/9141/mxca.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/mxca.jpg/)

Enter MXCA at the checkout at Lego.com. Valid until Oct 31, 2010.


Also, if ordering through Lego.com, you get double VIP points in October:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9001/capturepc.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/capturepc.jpg/)

[appleb]

Does anyone get a bricktober figure yet? I'm wondering if the minifig is a regular minifig, or if it's a specialized minifig that's molded to the magnetic base.

[FrogPrince]

When are the Harry Potter sets available? My son wants one for his birthday next weekend.

Cheers.

They're available at TRU starting today (Oct 1st).

[Bulwark]

I'm not sure if anyone has seen this, but costco.ca has 8 lego sets listed on their website (when I checked back in August, I think there were only 2 or 3).

They have:

apple tree house - 58.99
woody's roundup - 68.99
Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle - 78.99
Lego Creator Pick up - 99.99
City Garage - 109.99
Technic Mobile Crane - 109.99
Ventor Class Republic Attack Cruiser - 139.99
Clone turbo tank - 149.99

shipping and handling is included in all prices and until October 17, you can collect aeroplan miles by shopping at costco.ca. There's also the 2x the aeroplan miles promo going on till the 24th, but I'm not sure if costco.ca qualifies for that.

I personally don't see anything that'll invoke any kind of rfd-effect, but if you're already buying from costco.ca and want some aeroplan miles. it might be worth a consideration.

[Angela V]

Megablocks are notorious for that. A while ago I was listening to a business show that was talking about Megablocks and Lego. Apparently a lot of customers (eg Soccer Moms) buy Megablocks not knowing the brand is different from Lego, and when pieces don't fit or it falls apart or pieces are missing, they call up Lego to complain...

That's actually kind of funny. My sister IS a Soccer Mom. :lol: However I'm still baffled why someone would totally miss that the word LEGO isn't on the box!

[Bastich]

That's actually kind of funny. My sister IS a Soccer Mom. :lol: However I'm still baffled why someone would totally miss that the word LEGO isn't on the box!

Because people don't read anymore. And if they do, they see that one is "the same" but cheaper. It doesn't help that they're displayed side by side in most stores!

But yeah, Mega is the one Canadian company I'm actually ashamed of.
:cool:

[Bulwark]

Do sets like the tower bridge or the shuttle adventure ever go on sale? I may just pull the trigger on one of these sets since it's double points.

[Rogue_77]

Does anyone get a bricktober figure yet? I'm wondering if the minifig is a regular minifig, or if it's a specialized minifig that's molded to the magnetic base.

I picked up the mini-fig this morning. It's a normal mini-fig with the same magnetic base but without the magnet

[Rogue_77]

Because people don't read anymore. And if they do, they see that one is "the same" but cheaper. It doesn't help that they're displayed side by side in most stores!

But yeah, Mega is the one Canadian company I'm actually ashamed of.
:cool:

I just picked up a couple Mega sets only because of the theme, smurfs. Other than that, I didn't realise the quality was that bad. Too bad Lego never got the Smurf brand, woulda fit them fine

[bluedragonz]

Unadvertised Sales
•8128 Cad Bane's Speeder $39.99 (reg.$64.99)
•This is the wrong price and will be corrected soon

Clearances
•15% off plus an additional 40% off Select LEGO Clearance toys. Items are not marked with yellow stickers and are located in the LEGO aisle. You will need to price scan sets to see if they are on clearance. Try checking older/retired sets like LEGO 7197 Venice in Canal Chase

Weekly Sale: October 1-7
•BOGO 50% off ALL Toy Story 3 toys including LEGO

[MrDisco]

Is it just me or is Lego really cranking out the fancy sets? Tower Bridge, Ultimate Imperial Shuttle, the various Creator sets, Medieval Town, the clipper ship...all fantastic, all drool-worthy, and all $$$ :O

and add to that Diagon Alley and Hogwarts..oh man I need a lotto win big time.


Do sets like the tower bridge or the shuttle adventure ever go on sale? I may just pull the trigger on one of these sets since it's double points.

I would say it's a rare occasion if they do go on sale.

[Bulwark]

Is it just me or is Lego really cranking out the fancy sets? Tower Bridge, Ultimate Imperial Shuttle, the various Creator sets, Medieval Town, the clipper ship...all fantastic, all drool-worthy, and all $$$ :O

and add to that Diagon Alley and Hogwarts..oh man I need a lotto win big time.


Next lotto max is 22 mil :P

I've been focusing mostly on star wars sets and the architecture sets, but that tower bridge is very nice looking and I have the imperial flagship too because it just looks so damn cool.

[dogbolter]

Pardon the slightly OT post but my son has an extra series one wrestler (#7) that he wants to trade for any of the following:
Caveman (#3)
Clown (#4)
Zombie (#5)
Female Doctor (#11)
Spaceman (#13)

Meet up in Ottawa or snail mail trade. PM me.

[FrogPrince]

Is it just me or is Lego really cranking out the fancy sets? Tower Bridge, Ultimate Imperial Shuttle, the various Creator sets, Medieval Town, the clipper ship...all fantastic, all drool-worthy, and all $$$ :O

and add to that Diagon Alley and Hogwarts..oh man I need a lotto win big time.



I would say it's a rare occasion if they do go on sale.

No kidding lol. I just saw Diagon Alley a few days ago. It's gonna be $200 but it looks like a must buy. That plus the new Pharaoh's Quest theme in April and a second wave of Kingdoms in the summer is going to make 2011 another expensive LEGO year. :lol::(

[MrDisco]

plus the new Pharaoh's Quest theme in April and a second wave of Kingdoms in the summer

i just picked up the King's Castle from last week's 25% off sale at mastermind. a new castle variant would kill me.

[Rogue_77]

Anyone interested in splitting the cost for the TS3 train set at Zellers? the BOGO1/2 off is going on this week and found that set near me. I'm in the Kitchener/waterloo area as well as the Niagara regions on most weekends. And for those toy collectors, I'll be at the action figure expo this coming Sat (Oct.9) in Mississauga

[mrwinky]

I was really hoping they would limit the amount of Harry Potter :) I think $199 is a decent price for Diagon Alley, I'm just really dissapointed in the cost of Hogwarts. $139.99 was my thoughts for that set. That being Said I will hopefully get them all and put them on display beside all my Indy Lego. Also here's hoping the contunie Indy in 2011 like the rumors says... So many sets they could make for that line :) As well I'm eagerly waiting for the Rumor'd Pirates of the Caribbean Lego!!!!


Winky

[FrogPrince]

I was really hoping they would limit the amount of Harry Potter :) I think $199 is a decent price for Diagon Alley, I'm just really dissapointed in the cost of Hogwarts. $139.99 was my thoughts for that set. That being Said I will hopefully get them all and put them on display beside all my Indy Lego. Also here's hoping the contunie Indy in 2011 like the rumors says... So many sets they could make for that line :) As well I'm eagerly waiting for the Rumor'd Pirates of the Caribbean Lego!!!!


Winky

I don't think there is any Indy sets coming in 2011. There is a Pharaoh's Quest coming in April (an adventurers rehash).

BTW, has anyone seen the Kingdoms Calendar for sale in stores? I was hoping to pick it up rather than having to order it.

[Canada_7]

Anyone interested in splitting the cost for the TS3 train set at Zellers? the BOGO1/2 off is going on this week and found that set near me. I'm in the Kitchener/waterloo area as well as the Niagara regions on most weekends. And for those toy collectors, I'll be at the action figure expo this coming Sat (Oct.9) in Mississauga

Damnit I was gonna ask if anyone wanted to do the same thing with the Zellers Toy Story 3 sale for Lotso's Dump Truck set for splitting the cost of two of the same set. I'm located in markham, can do Scarborough and Richmond hill also. Contact me via this thread or PM.

[bf_ns]

Saw Woody's Roundup at Walmart in Bedford, NS for $60. Not a huge savings but was surprised to see it on clearance already. I believe TS3 is being released on video later this month. They also still have quite a few of the smaller Millenium Falcon for $30.

[Rogue_77]

Damnit I was gonna ask if anyone wanted to do the same thing with the Zellers Toy Story 3 sale for Lotso's Dump Truck set for splitting the cost of two of the same set. I'm located in markham, can do Scarborough and Richmond hill also. Contact me via this thread or PM.

I would have went in on it but I already have it, missing the train set and the garbage truck getaway, not to mention the pizza truck sets

[Kainc]

Anyone know of a Pick a Brick place in the GTA area?

[hoponpop]

If anybody sees a midi-Millennium Falcon in the GTA, please PM me the details on location. My kids are dying for this. Also, has anybody tried using the 20% off Chapters coupon from another thread toward some LEGO? I did. Worked fine. Not much selection, but I was able to knock a couple names off the Christmas list.

[mrwinky]

I don't think there is any Indy sets coming in 2011. There is a Pharaoh's Quest coming in April (an adventurers rehash).

BTW, has anyone seen the Kingdoms Calendar for sale in stores? I was hoping to pick it up rather than having to order it.


ARRRGGG everything I've heard was pointing it being post poned. But then again I guess it will probably line up with the release of the 5th movie as well.


Winky

[crashcourse]

I noticed 4-packs of series 2 figs available for $11.80 at indigo.ca

[MrDisco]

I noticed 4-packs of series 2 figs available for $11.80 at indigo.ca

they advertised that about a week ago.

walmart at center/bathurst has a box left (heavily picked over of course)
mastermind in richmond hill has a box left as well

[dingmah]

I noticed 4-packs of series 2 figs available for $11.80 at indigo.ca
I would not order those again. I ordered 16 series 1 figures last time, and the mix was horrible. I got 3 forestman, 3 deep sea divers, 3 cowboys, 3 tribal hunters out of 16.

[bluedragonz]

Zellers LEGO Sale: October 8-14

Weekly Sale
•BOGO 50% off ALL LEGO (excludes LEGO Games)
•8128 Cad Bane's Speeder is still at incorrect price of $39.99 (reg.$64.99) and can be combined with this week's sale

Clearances
•15% off plus an additional 40% off Select LEGO Clearance toys. Items are not marked with yellow stickers and are located in the LEGO aisle. You will need to price scan sets to see if they are on clearance. Try checking older/retired sets like LEGO 7197 Venice in Canal Chase

[mrwinky]

Zellers LEGO Sale: October 8-14

Weekly Sale
•BOGO 50% off ALL LEGO (excludes LEGO Games)
•8128 Cad Bane's Speeder is still at incorrect price of $39.99 (reg.$64.99) and can be combined with this week's sale

Clearances
•15% off plus an additional 40% off Select LEGO Clearance toys. Items are not marked with yellow stickers and are located in the LEGO aisle. You will need to price scan sets to see if they are on clearance. Try checking older/retired sets like LEGO 7197 Venice in Canal Chase


Anyone know if zellers carries Harry potter? Dont have one really close to me.

Winky

[MikeyP]

Zellers LEGO Sale: October 8-14

Weekly Sale
•BOGO 50% off ALL LEGO (excludes LEGO Games)
•8128 Cad Bane's Speeder is still at incorrect price of $39.99 (reg.$64.99) and can be combined with this week's sale

Clearances
•15% off plus an additional 40% off Select LEGO Clearance toys. Items are not marked with yellow stickers and are located in the LEGO aisle. You will need to price scan sets to see if they are on clearance. Try checking older/retired sets like LEGO 7197 Venice in Canal Chase

Just came back from my local Zellers and got Cad Bane's Speeder for $19.99 (50% off $39.99) when we bought another more expensive lego set. Still listed on the lego website at $64.99. Not too shabby!

[Bulwark]

Just came back from my local Zellers and got Cad Bane's Speeder for $19.99 (50% off $39.99) when we bought another more expensive lego set. Still listed on the lego website at $64.99. Not too shabby!

Started already? Can this be expected at all Zellers or is this just an individual store making a mistake?

[MikeyP]

Started already? Can this be expected at all Zellers or is this just an individual store making a mistake?

Probably just have everything out early. We rarely goto Zellers and I was just wandering in to see if their selection was as pitiful as ever and saw the 50% off signs all down the aisle, with tonnes of sets (unusual for my Zellers). They must have restocked this morning as they had about 12 speeders.
Anyhoo I remembered reading something about the speeder ringing in cheaply here on RFD, and it scanned at $39.99 + 50% off. Great Xmas present for my Nephew now!

[Kainc]

Started already? Can this be expected at all Zellers or is this just an individual store making a mistake?

Well, I have seen this at at least 2 Zellers and many have confirmed this, so one can only assume it's for a number of Zellers. May be it's a Corporate decision?

[BornToSave]

Started already? Can this be expected at all Zellers or is this just an individual store making a mistake?

I was in several Zellers today and they all had signage B1/G1 50% off, Oct 6-11. I was hoping to get some Harry Potter but unfortunately they don't have it and the staff wasn't very knowledgeable about when/if they will get it---don't they realize how crucial this is to my kids :lol:. Looks like I'm doing the Buffalo shuffle to get a reasonable price for the Potter Lego.

[studbeefpile]

Hi, All. First off, thanks! I check this thread almost daily, hopefully we'll see some deals on the larger Technic sets soon.

Anyway, today in the zellers flyer, there is a coupon on the very back page that is good for $10 off $50 or more in lego purchases. The coupon is good from Oct 15th - Nov 15th 2010 and although it is a part of the ad for the Ramses Pyramid game set, the coupon states it is valid for any LEGO purchase over $50.

Maybe the BOGO 50% Toy Story 3 sets will happen again during that time, or a good time to pick up the advent calendars.

[Bulwark]

I was in several Zellers today and they all had signage B1/G1 50% off, Oct 6-11. I was hoping to get some Harry Potter but unfortunately they don't have it and the staff wasn't very knowledgeable about when/if they will get it---don't they realize how crucial this is to my kids :lol:. Looks like I'm doing the Buffalo shuffle to get a reasonable price for the Potter Lego.


Well then, time to hit a Zellers after work I think.

Too many lego specials!!!

[robskot]

Hi, All. First off, thanks! I check this thread almost daily, hopefully we'll see some deals on the larger Technic sets soon.

Anyway, today in the zellers flyer, there is a coupon on the very back page that is good for $10 off $50 or more in lego purchases. The coupon is good from Oct 15th - Nov 15th 2010 and although it is a part of the ad for the Ramses Pyramid game set, the coupon states it is valid for any LEGO purchase over $50.

Maybe the BOGO 50% Toy Story 3 sets will happen again during that time, or a good time to pick up the advent calendars.

Your wish is my command....Technic at TRU 20% off this week!
As well as Atlantis and World Racers!

[Canada_7]

For sets that are on clearance at Zellers, @ the Eglinton/Warden (on Thermos road or w/e it is) location quite a number of the Racers stuff is on clearance (stuff like the playsets, cars, w/e; not all though I believe). Off-Road Fire Rescue (7942) (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=7942-1) and Front-End Loader (7630) (http://brickset.com/detail/?set=7630-1) are also on clearance. Not sure about anything else as my main focus was on looking for deals on City sets.

At Warden/Finch location, I think I got the last Helicopter Transporter (7686) (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=7686-1) which was on clearance. Originally $45, went on clearance down to $27/28. I tried to combine it with BOGO but they said they would charge me the $45 if I did the BOGO deal with a less expensive set.

It seems that you can't combine "additional 40% off clearance" with the BOGO 1/2 offer...Warden/Finch Zellers wouldn't allow it. Eglinton/Warden will not do the additional 40% on any clearance (so only the 15% off) if you do the BOGO 1/2 price deal...or at least that's what they seem to have given me after some scanning issues and me having a problem with their cashier scanner showing a different price than the customer price check (a long story of me having to talk with a cashier, customer service rep, and a manager of some sort).

EDIT: I believe I also need to stop reading this thread so much...you're making me spend WAY too much money. Also applies to RFD in general. Instead of saving me money, you're making me lose even more money since I'm buying even more...:facepalm:

[Bulwark]

So I got back from the Burlington Mall Zellers. I got Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter and a Corporate Alliance Tank Droid (Already have two of those Cad Bane's speeders from the lego website price error). I only paid attention to the City and Star Wars sets.

Star Wars sets available:
Venator Republic Attack Cruiser
Plo Koon's Jedi Star Fighter
Corporate Alliance Tank Droid
Hyena Droid Bomber
Armoured Assault Tank
Freeco Speeder
Droid Tri-fighter
Republic Attack Shuttle
TIE Defender

City:
Tank Truck
Lego City Truck
Garage
Airport
Passenger Airplane
City House

There are smaller sets and I probably forgot a few. Anyone know what the situation is like over at SQ1, Erin mills or centre mall for City and Star Wars sets?

[flyz]

Your wish is my command....Technic at TRU 20% off this week!
As well as Atlantis and World Racers!

About time Technic went on sale. I've been waiting on this ever since 2H2010 sets came out.

[ksjoseywales]

Make sure you read the fine print on the lego ad at zellers, it says see page xx for details. It says you need to spend 50 on lego board games to get the coupon and that the coupon is good on any other lego from the 15-30th when there will likely be no lego on sale I'd bet.

[Kainc]

For sets that are on clearance at Zellers, @ the Eglinton/Warden (on Thermos road or w/e it is) location quite a number of the Racers stuff is on clearance (stuff like the playsets, cars, w/e; not all though I believe). Off-Road Fire Rescue (7942) (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=7942-1) and Front-End Loader (7630) (http://brickset.com/detail/?set=7630-1) are also on clearance. Not sure about anything else as my main focus was on looking for deals on City sets.

At Warden/Finch location, I think I got the last Helicopter Transporter (7686) (http://brickset.com/detail/?Set=7686-1) which was on clearance. Originally $45, went on clearance down to $27/28. I tried to combine it with BOGO but they said they would charge me the $45 if I did the BOGO deal with a less expensive set.

It seems that you can't combine "additional 40% off clearance" with the BOGO 1/2 offer...Warden/Finch Zellers wouldn't allow it. Eglinton/Warden will not do the additional 40% on any clearance (so only the 15% off) if you do the BOGO 1/2 price deal...or at least that's what they seem to have given me after some scanning issues and me having a problem with their cashier scanner showing a different price than the customer price check (a long story of me having to talk with a cashier, customer service rep, and a manager of some sort).

EDIT: I believe I also need to stop reading this thread so much...you're making me spend WAY too much money. Also applies to RFD in general. Instead of saving me money, you're making me lose even more money since I'm buying even more...:facepalm:

Just got back from Zellers. I think you mean the BOGO 1/2 deal only applies to your regular lego sets NOT in conjunction with the clearance items. I asked a couple employee so it's not a bad deal but it's not hot since I still haven't seen a Zellers with a good collection.

I'm still on the fence about Cad Bane's Speeder for $33.89...

[ratface]

Make sure you read the fine print on the lego ad at zellers, it says see page xx for details. It says you need to spend 50 on lego board games to get the coupon and that the coupon is good on any other lego from the 15-30th when there will likely be no lego on sale I'd bet.

You get the coupon with the purchase of any board game, but you have to spend $50 on lego during the redemption period to use it.

[ratface]

[QUOTE=Canada_7;11659981]

It seems that you can't combine "additional 40% off clearance" with the BOGO 1/2 offer...Warden/Finch Zellers wouldn't allow it. Eglinton/Warden will not do the additional 40% on any clearance (so only the 15% off) if you do the BOGO 1/2 price deal...or at least that's what they seem to have given me after some scanning issues and me having a problem with their cashier scanner showing a different price than the customer price check (a long story of me having to talk with a cashier, customer service rep, and a manager of some sort).

QUOTE]

Similar experience, the Zellers at Centrepoint had a couple of Lego City Dozer 7685 on clearance for 26.99. The customer price checker showed the 26.99 price and said BOGO, but the store still wouldn't allow me to combine them. At the cash they scanned at 44.99 BOGO (67.49 total), and they said they would give them to me for 26.99 each.

[Bulwark]

Just an FYI for those in hamilton. The Zellers at Centre Mall had a smaller selection of star wars lego, but did have Emperor palpatine's shuttle and General Grievous starfighter.

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs LEGO BrickTober Sale: October 15-21

This Week's Sale

ALL LEGO Creator, Kingdoms and Power Miners: Buy 2 & Save 15% off, Buy 3 & Save 20% off, or Buy 4 & Save 25% off
$10 off LEGO Star Wars Slave I and General Grievous' Starfighter
$15 off LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker and Tie Defender
FREE exclusive Star Wars Poster with any $20 Star Wars toy purchase


BrickTober Promotional Event - This week's figure is a LEGO Fire Chief

Get a FREE LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base with any LEGO purchase of $35 or more
A new LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base will be available each week
Available instores only while supplies last
Also, there is a Halloween Promotional Event happening this saturday at ToysRUs! More details can be found here (http://toysnbricks.com/blog/can-toysrus-lego-bricktober-sale-october-15-21/).

[MrDisco]

ALL LEGO Creator, Kingdoms and Power Miners: Buy 2 & Save 25% off, Buy 3 & Save 20% off, or Buy 4 & Save 25% off

the sale doesn't make sense. buy 2 save 25%, but buy 3 and you get penalized at only 20% off? maybe it's supposed to be buy 2 save 15%?

[bluedragonz]

the sale doesn't make sense. buy 2 save 25%, but buy 3 and you get penalized at only 20% off? maybe it's supposed to be buy 2 save 15%?

Sorry its a typo. Fixed now. Thanks!

[Canada_7]

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ALL LEGO Creator, Kingdoms and Power Miners: Buy 2 & Save 25% off, Buy 3 & Save 20% off, or Buy 4 & Save 25% off

FFS they listed Fire Brigade as a City set on the TRU website this time. They usually categorize the modular houses as Creator (Grand Emporium and Green Grocer in the past), or wrongly categorized Fire Brigade as a Kingdoms set. Now with it listed as a City set, it's not included in the sale. Grand Emporium isn't listed anymore, but Green Grocer is still available at this point. Though you'll need to be online right when the sale starts to get it in time.

[robskot]

$10 off that SLAVE I is pretty weak...considering Zeller's BOGO 1/2 OFF was a way better deal if you could work the SLAVE I into it somehow.

[FrogPrince]

ToysRUs LEGO BrickTober Sale: October 15-21

This Week's Sale

ALL LEGO Creator, Kingdoms and Power Miners: Buy 2 & Save 15% off, Buy 3 & Save 20% off, or Buy 4 & Save 25% off
$10 off LEGO Star Wars Slave I and General Grievous' Starfighter
$15 off LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker and Tie Defender
FREE exclusive Star Wars Poster with any $20 Star Wars toy purchase


BrickTober Promotional Event - This week's figure is a LEGO Fire Chief

Get a FREE LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base with any LEGO purchase of $35 or more
A new LEGO Minifigure with Magnet Base will be available each week
Available instores only while supplies last
Also, there is a Halloween Promotional Event happening this saturday at ToysRUs! More details can be found here (http://toysnbricks.com/blog/can-toysrus-lego-bricktober-sale-october-15-21/).

So technically, Can you buy one 129.99 set and 3 sets for 4.99 and get 25% off the whole purchase?

[bomber317]

FFS they listed Fire Brigade as a City set on the TRU website this time. They usually categorize the modular houses as Creator (Grand Emporium and Green Grocer in the past), or wrongly categorized Fire Brigade as a Kingdoms set. Now with it listed as a City set, it's not included in the sale. Grand Emporium isn't listed anymore, but Green Grocer is still available at this point. Though you'll need to be online right when the sale starts to get it in time.

What time does the sale usually start? 12am EST?

I want to try and pick up one of the big sets.

[bluedragonz]

What time does the sale usually start? 12am EST?

I want to try and pick up one of the big sets.

Hi bomber317.

The sale usually starts at 9pm GMT / 12am EST. However, www.toysrus.ca sometimes starts the sale a few hours early or later.

Good luck!

[bluedragonz]

So technically, Can you buy one 129.99 set and 3 sets for 4.99 and get 25% off the whole purchase?
Yes you should be able to do that. This is not those "Buy 1 Get 1 Half off" or "Buy 2 Get 1 Free" sales. You just need to buy 4 sets in total to get 25% off.
These are the sales that makes the consumer to buy more in order to save more.

[Agent999]

well only thing is there aren't any items for $4.99 under Lego Creator, Kingdoms and Powerminers on their website. Cheapest one is like $14.99.

[Akitakara]

well only thing is there aren't any items for $4.99 under Lego Creator, Kingdoms and Powerminers on their website. Cheapest one is like $14.99.

Lego Kingdom should have the impulse set of the wizard and the jester ;)

[Canada_7]

Lego Kingdom should have the impulse set of the wizard and the jester ;)

Works if you're buying in store. Unfortunately, if you're going the online route, the wizard and the jester sets aren't available on the site.

Anyways...are there 2 or 3 others that have a set that they're interested in for this sale on the TRU website? I'm interested in getting the Winter Toy Shop myself...if I could also include 2 or 3 other people/sets in my order to to qualify for 20% off (if I get 2 more and have a total of 3 sets), or 25% off (if I get 3 more people and we have a total of 4 sets). Also works if one of you order more than one set, the key is I'm trying to get up to the 3 or 4 set count. Post in this thread or PM me if you're interested. I'm looking for people in the Markham/Scarborough/Richmond Hill area.

I do wanna warn you though (both for those who are interested in the group thing I wanna do and those in general who want to get something in this sale)...due to the nature of these sales it may be tough as the bigger sets get cleared out really quick. Last time I waited for one of these sales (was a general 20% off for certain themes), when it was 12am EST the discounts had not been applied yet. Happened to wake up at like 6 in the morning and right then the discount was finally applied on the website. Tomorrow I'll be up early EST and hopefully the discount gets applied at about the same time :) .

[MrDisco]

is it just me or does the discounts not work properly?

[Bulwark]

I tried this morning with the taj mahal. It would only apply the discount to one of the items.

[QuagsireQing]

Yeah, the discount application is really messed up on this one. Either something's horribly wrong with the site, or this is just the worst deal you've ever seen.

1) It will only apply the discount to the cheapest item. As in, buy one Creator, Kingdoms or Power Miners set, get the second (cheaper) one for 15% off.
2) The discounts apply from the smallest discount up. Meaning, if you add two items to the cart, it applies 15% off the cheapest one. In order to activate the 20% off deal, you need to add not a third item, but ANOTHER three items, and the cheapest one will receive the discount. To get the 25% off, you need to buy ANOTHER four items, for a total of NINE sets, and only three of them are discounted.

The way it's working right now, the more accurate way to describe the promotion is (assuming you're maximizing your discount by buying similarly priced items):
-Buy two, get 8% off
-Buy three, get 7% off
-Buy four, get 6% off

I'm really, really hoping that this is just a website error, because that's just a sad, sad sale.

[Kainc]

Works if you're buying in store. Unfortunately, if you're going the online route, the wizard and the jester sets aren't available on the site.

Anyways...are there 2 or 3 others that have a set that they're interested in for this sale on the TRU website? I'm interested in getting the Winter Toy Shop myself...if I could also include 2 or 3 other people/sets in my order to to qualify for 20% off (if I get 2 more and have a total of 3 sets), or 25% off (if I get 3 more people and we have a total of 4 sets). Also works if one of you order more than one set, the key is I'm trying to get up to the 3 or 4 set count. Post in this thread or PM me if you're interested. I'm looking for people in the Markham/Scarborough/Richmond Hill area.

I do wanna warn you though (both for those who are interested in the group thing I wanna do and those in general who want to get something in this sale)...due to the nature of these sales it may be tough as the bigger sets get cleared out really quick. Last time I waited for one of these sales (was a general 20% off for certain themes), when it was 12am EST the discounts had not been applied yet. Happened to wake up at like 6 in the morning and right then the discount was finally applied on the website. Tomorrow I'll be up early EST and hopefully the discount gets applied at about the same time :) .

Unfortunately, the rfd has taken effect on the Death Star... It's OOS now:(... Hope you got what you were looking for Canada7.

[ImmortalShark]

is it just me or does the discounts not work properly?

Nope, it's not just you. I tried this morning with the Green Grocer and 3 14.99 sets. TRU only applied the 25% off to one of the 14.99 sets. Whoo! Save a whole 3.75! :facepalm:

[bomber317]

Unfortunately, the rfd has taken effect on the Death Star... It's OOS now:(... Hope you got what you were looking for Canada7.

Bah, was trying to get the medieval village, but it was OOS this morning. Not sure how it can be OOS when the discounts aren't being applied properly.

[Bulwark]

Yeah, the discount application is really messed up on this one. Either something's horribly wrong with the site, or this is just the worst deal you've ever seen.

1) It will only apply the discount to the cheapest item. As in, buy one Creator, Kingdoms or Power Miners set, get the second (cheaper) one for 15% off.
2) The discounts apply from the smallest discount up. Meaning, if you add two items to the cart, it applies 15% off the cheapest one. In order to activate the 20% off deal, you need to add not a third item, but ANOTHER three items, and the cheapest one will receive the discount. To get the 25% off, you need to buy ANOTHER four items, for a total of NINE sets, and only three of them are discounted.

The way it's working right now, the more accurate way to describe the promotion is (assuming you're maximizing your discount by buying similarly priced items):
-Buy two, get 8% off
-Buy three, get 7% off
-Buy four, get 6% off

I'm really, really hoping that this is just a website error, because that's just a sad, sad sale.

Looks like you're right. I tried adding two Taj mahals, one was full price, the other was 15% off. At 5 taj mahals, 3 were full price, one was 15% off and one as 20% off. At 9, I had one 15% off, one 20% off, one 25% off and the other 6 were at full price. This is a horrible sale if this is it.

[Kainc]

I went through the link from an email I got from TRU (http://www.toysrus.ca/family/viewall/index.jsp?categoryId=10777759&overrideStore=TRUSCA) and it seems like they have a lot of the creator, kingdom and miner sets... Not sure if it's because everyone figured that this is actually a pretty cold deal in effort to get ride of old stocks or what not.

Not sure if this was stated previously several posts ago from Toys N Brick but 4 sets have been marked down.

•8097 Slave I $99.97 (reg.$109.99)
•8129 AT-AT Walker $124.97 (reg.$139.99)
•8095 General Grievous’ Starfighter $59.97 (reg.$69.99)
•8087 Tie Defender $54.97 (reg.$69.99)

This is at most warm compared to the 25% from Mastermind back in late September and the Zellers deal last week. I can't see anyone jumping on this with the discount only applying to 1 single item only.

[QuagsireQing]

This isn't even a sale. A sale should do at least one of two things:

1) Entice customers to come in and spend money that they otherwise would not have, and
2) Direct customers to purchase items that the business wishes to clear out.

A measly 6% off isn't going to draw anybody's attention, and it certainly won't entice anybody to get up and go shopping. The only people who will benefit from this deal are people who were already going to go to Toys 'R' Us and buy these sets, whether they were on sale or not, and who will be surprised at the end of their transaction to find out that they paid a tiny bit less than expected. In effect, since they aren't drawing in any additional customers, all Toys 'R' Us is doing this week is giving away margin to people who would have paid full price.

[rfd_112233]

Went online this morning and couldn't get the discount to apply properly. I think it's broken...

I then drove to an in store location and the discount wasn't functioning properly there either. The manager had to come and apply the discount manually. 25% off the entire purchase (this included using 4.99 fillers - i.e. jester and wizard).

[Rogue_77]

Has anyone went to one of those free lego build days at TRU? Is it all kids or are there adults in for it as well? I saw the add for that build your own pumpkin tomorrow

[bluedragonz]

I went through the link from an email I got from TRU (http://www.toysrus.ca/family/viewall/index.jsp?categoryId=10777759&overrideStore=TRUSCA) and it seems like they have a lot of the creator, kingdom and miner sets... Not sure if it's because everyone figured that this is actually a pretty cold deal in effort to get ride of old stocks or what not.

Not sure if this was stated previously several posts ago from Toys N Brick but 4 sets have been marked down.

•8097 Slave I $99.97 (reg.$109.99)
•8129 AT-AT Walker $124.97 (reg.$139.99)
•8095 General Grievous’ Starfighter $59.97 (reg.$69.99)
•8087 Tie Defender $54.97 (reg.$69.99)

This is at most warm compared to the 25% from Mastermind back in late September and the Zellers deal last week. I can't see anyone jumping on this with the discount only applying to 1 single item only.

We mentioned this deal already but we'll further emphasize on how to make it a bit more worthwhile.

The only "deal" that is worth getting is the Tie Defender and General Grievous fighter since they both have better discounts compared to the bigger sets. Coupled with the $10 star wars savings card, you can get:

•8087 Tie Defender for $44.97 (35.76% off)
•8095 General Grievous’ Starfighter for $49.97 (28.62% off)

If you missed out on getting the $10 savings card, you may be able to get one by asking the cashier for one if they still have it.

[moopoo]

I went instore to pickup the Kingdoms Wizard and Jester sets and they ring in as $4.99 because they're not categorized as part of the Kingdoms series but rather impulse sets like the the City Passenger and Atlantis $4.99 sets. I had to get customer service to redo my entire purchase because I didn't notice the the incorrect pricing at first. She was kind enough to give me one of the cavalry Bricktober figures even though my purchase was less than $35 so I had no complaints.

As for the Medieval Market I'm still upset when my online order was canceled during their last sale. I picked one up at the Lego store when I was in the US and was happy with the $100 US price tag (I should of bought 2, great deal for the number of parts in that set).

[stony]

Has anyone went to one of those free lego build days at TRU? Is it all kids or are there adults in for it as well? I saw the add for that build your own pumpkin tomorrow

We went to one of these for the first time this past Saturday; definitely for kids. Didn't see any adults try to score one which was nice. For my kids (3 and 5), it was the highlight of their day - free lego and a cool pumpkin to boot. Will keep an eye out for this next time it is offered.

I'd recommend arriving right on time though as it was pretty hectic and the 100 builds offered would not last long.

[FrogPrince]

Has anyone went to one of those free lego build days at TRU? Is it all kids or are there adults in for it as well? I saw the add for that build your own pumpkin tomorrow

I happened to be at a TRU on Saturday morning and it was all kids doing the pumpkin thing. It was pretty hectic in there.

[leehoyuen]

Barnes & Noble has $5 off all lego set, not a hot deal, as it does not even cover shipping to Canada. It works out about the same price as 20% off canadian price.

[stony]

I posted some of this information earlier but now the Lego website is also offering free shipping until Dec. 13 so:

you can get free shipping for orders over $99 plus a minifig (which I was all enthusiastic about until my wife said he looked like Justin Bieber >:( ) and double the VIP points until the end of October.


Not sure if this has been posted but if you order from Lego.com or a Lego store, you can get a free Max Minifig keychain if you spend $35 or more.

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/9141/mxca.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/mxca.jpg/)

Enter MXCA at the checkout at Lego.com. Valid until Oct 31, 2010.


Also, if ordering through Lego.com, you get double VIP points in October:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9001/capturepc.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/capturepc.jpg/)

[Gibber]

Hi All,

I realize this isn't a part of the "hot deals", but wanted to get any RFD Lego maniac opinion on ebay bulk lot prices? Seems to be around $80 for 10lbs.. can a deal hunter do better (other then searching through garage sales and second hand stores)?

[ltbuyer]

Hi All,

I realize this isn't a part of the "hot deals", but wanted to get any RFD Lego maniac opinion on ebay bulk lot prices? Seems to be around $80 for 10lbs.. can a deal hunter do better (other then searching through garage sales and second hand stores)?

For small lots like that $8 a lb is not bad, provided they are not including the container weights, tons of crap, like dead batteries/junk. when it gets into the 100lbs+ I usually try to get down to $5 a lb, since you get alot of crap sometimes.

[rfd_112233]

Just in case some people missed the pricing error for Cad Bane's speeder (it's now priced at $65).

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8128&cn=520&d=322

You can pick it up at Zellers for $39.99.

[ltbuyer]

Just in case some people missed the pricing error for Cad Bane's speeder (it's now priced at $65).

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=8128&cn=520&d=322

You can pick it up at Zellers for $39.99.

This seems to be the year of pricing stupid mistakes by LEGO. They published that price to Zellers I assume, but never fixed it, even though they fixed shop@home price themselves. Same thing has happened with a few DUPLO sets on shop@home, the prices are reversed. I think the pet shop set, has it's price swapped with another. Very obvious since the item count was higher, price was lower, but when you look at Canadian prices, they are in the right ratio. Sounds like some gremlins in the pricing computers!!

[Canada_7]

I'm a little surprised bluedragonz hasn't posted this yet since he usually does, posting both here and on the Toys N' Bricks site. Here's this week's TRU sale:

25% off all Toy Story & Toy Story 3
20% off all Space Police, Creator & Indiana Jones
20% off all Hero Factory plus free Powerband with purchase
20% off all basic buckets and box sets

Free Minifig with LEGO purchase over $35

Credit goes to Hodgeman from the Toys N' Bricks site who originally posted it there.

This upcoming sale is good for those of you that want to get just one item from the themes listed (particularly Creator, with the modular houses and the winter sets) instead of having to buy multiple sets just to get a discount. Based on my previous experiences with the ToysRUs website, the discounts seem to kick in at around 6am EST usually.

[ratface]

Barnes and Noble have $5 off toys and 15% off any one item this weekend using promo code B3Y3A7L. The 15% is applied first, and is then combined with the $5 off any Lego set to get some pretty good prices. Most sets are priced at the the US MSRP which is already 30% less than the Canadian price. So compared to shopping in Canada, there are some good deals to be had.

Shipping to Canada is reasonable - I paid less than $7.

For example
2824 Advent Calendar was $21.73 USD - even with tax and shipping total just $29.30 USD would have been $45.19 ($39.99 + tax) in Canada.
5891 Creator Apple Tree House $33.21 USD - $59.99 in Canada
3181 Passenger Plane $28.96 - $54.99 in Canada
many many more
The prices on their website do not include either discount (15% or $5) you have to add to cart and proceed through the checkout.

I ordered Lego from B&N before - there were no additional taxes or brokerage fees shipping to Canada. It's a good store to use to take advantage of Lego's big difference in US vs CDN pricing, now that the dollar is almost at par.

[rfd_112233]

Barnes and Noble have $5 off toys and 15% off any one item this weekend using promo code B3Y3A7L. The 15% is applied first, and is then combined with the $5 off any Lego set to get some pretty good prices. Most sets are priced at the the US MSRP which is already 30% less than the Canadian price. So compared to shopping in Canada, there are some good deals to be had.

Shipping to Canada is reasonable - I paid less than $7.

For example
2824 Advent Calendar was $21.73 USD - even with tax and shipping total just $29.30 USD would have been $45.19 ($39.99 + tax) in Canada.
5891 Creator Apple Tree House $33.21 USD - $59.99 in Canada
3181 Passenger Plane $28.96 - $54.99 in Canada
many many more
The prices on their website do not include either discount (15% or $5) you have to add to cart and proceed through the checkout.

I ordered Lego from B&N before - there were no additional taxes or brokerage fees shipping to Canada. It's a good store to use to take advantage of Lego's big difference in US vs CDN pricing, now that the dollar is almost at par.

Most of the lego at B&N now excludes the use of coupons. I think the Advent Calendar still allows coupons, but most sets do not. One funny thing to note about the Advent Calendar is that it used to be priced at about $26 USD, but now that they've gone with their $5 promo, they bumped up the Advent Calendar by $5, so that the promo is essentially net zero. LOL... but at least you can use the 15% coupon for the Advent Calendar.

[robskot]

Most of the lego at B&N now excludes the use of coupons. I think the Advent Calendar still allows coupons, but most sets do not. One funny thing to note about the Advent Calendar is that it used to be priced at about $26 USD, but now that they've gone with their $5 promo, they bumped up the Advent Calendar by $5, so that the promo is essentially net zero. LOL... but at least you can use the 15% coupon for the Advent Calendar.

That's right...I just tested it with a Technics set and no go...

For anyone interested, I saw the Advent Calander at my local Walmart on Tuesday, was $38.99

[canadiantj]

I was waiting to pick up the calendars. The kids will be happy.

[robskot]

I was waiting to pick up the calendars. The kids will be happy.

If you don't find any down there, let me know and I can grab some for you...

[ratface]

Most of the lego at B&N now excludes the use of coupons. I think the Advent Calendar still allows coupons, but most sets do not. One funny thing to note about the Advent Calendar is that it used to be priced at about $26 USD, but now that they've gone with their $5 promo, they bumped up the Advent Calendar by $5, so that the promo is essentially net zero. LOL... but at least you can use the 15% coupon for the Advent Calendar.

I think you were looking at the 2009 Advent Calendar - they were clearing them out last week on sale. Sold out now and removed from the website, only the 2010 is available.

[dishguy1977]

Barnes and Noble have $5 off toys and 15% off any one item this weekend using promo code B3Y3A7L. The 15% is applied first, and is then combined with the $5 off any Lego set to get some pretty good prices. Most sets are priced at the the US MSRP which is already 30% less than the Canadian price. So compared to shopping in Canada, there are some good deals to be had.

Shipping to Canada is reasonable - I paid less than $7.

For example
2824 Advent Calendar was $21.73 USD - even with tax and shipping total just $29.30 USD would have been $45.19 ($39.99 + tax) in Canada.
5891 Creator Apple Tree House $33.21 USD - $59.99 in Canada
3181 Passenger Plane $28.96 - $54.99 in Canada
many many more
The prices on their website do not include either discount (15% or $5) you have to add to cart and proceed through the checkout.

I ordered Lego from B&N before - there were no additional taxes or brokerage fees shipping to Canada. It's a good store to use to take advantage of Lego's big difference in US vs CDN pricing, now that the dollar is almost at par.

Thank you so much for this! I didn't know B&N shipped to Canada! I just ordered the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle 4842 for $105 with taxes and shipping! The MSRP in Canada is $174.99!!!! I chose Standard shipping which says it will be sent by US Postal Service so there shouldn't be any brokerage fees.

[Rogue_77]

We went to one of these for the first time this past Saturday; definitely for kids. Didn't see any adults try to score one which was nice. For my kids (3 and 5), it was the highlight of their day - free lego and a cool pumpkin to boot. Will keep an eye out for this next time it is offered.

I'd recommend arriving right on time though as it was pretty hectic and the 100 builds offered would not last long.

I checked it out at the one near me, i got there in time to see the after effects of having a kid puke (yea!) near the table. It was fun watching the kids build it but the smell got to me so i walked away

[kiiaal]

Here's this week's TRU sale:

25% off all Toy Story & Toy Story 3
20% off all Space Police, Creator & Indiana Jones
20% off all Hero Factory plus free Powerband with purchase
20% off all basic buckets and box sets

Free Minifig with LEGO purchase over $35

Credit goes to Hodgeman from the Toys N' Bricks site who originally posted it there.

This upcoming sale is good for those of you that want to get just one item from the themes listed (particularly Creator, with the modular houses and the winter sets) instead of having to buy multiple sets just to get a discount. Based on my previous experiences with the ToysRUs website, the discounts seem to kick in at around 6am EST usually.

I managed to take advantage of this sale. TRU were giving out $10 off $40 cash cards to the 1st 200 customers on the weekend. But they still had a large stack when I went yesterday at 2pm. I don't think people knew about this promo.

[hao3388]

Where to buy the Mindstroms with better price? Thanks:)

[ltbuyer]

Best bet is someone in USA buying it for you in a non-taxed state, then shipping it up. I know at our store we don't discount them anymore, because LEGO has a hard time even keeping us supplied with them, so why sell off the small amount for less than the normal margin?

[richmak]

Where to buy the Mindstroms with better price? Thanks:)

I can help anyone picking up Legos from US. I will charge for a small fee but it will still be a good saving compared to buying in Canada. Items must be prepaid and I will order from Lego.com and items will be shipped to my US address. I will bring them back into Canada fully declared to Canadian Customs. Please email "r[dot]mak[at]rogers[dot]com" for details of the arrangement.

[rfd_112233]

20% off toys (including Lego) at Chapters. Free shipping over $25. Coupon code housewarming.

Here's the original RFD thread... I re-posted here, just in case people miss it.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/20-off-all-toys-games-chapters-indigo-ca-w-coupon-works-video-games-957029/

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs LEGO Sale: October 29 – November 4

Scratch & Save Event: October 29-31 only
•Spend $50 and get a scratch card and save an additional 5-50% off your purchase
•Available instores only while supplies last

This Week's Sale
•$60 for 2 on ALL $39.99 LEGO (excludes Toy Story)
•$40 for 2 on ALL $27.99 LEGO (excludes Toy Story)
•Mini LEGO Creator or Tiny Turbo sets $5.97 each (reg.$7.99)
•FREE LEGO Star Wars Buildable Pen with $35 LEGO Star Wars purchase
•FREE Stratgey Guide with purchase of LEGO Universe PC Game (reg.$39.99)

Toy Story Sale: November 2-4 only
•Buy 1 Get 1 50% off on ALL Toy Story toys including LEGO
•Second item must be of equal or lesser value

[robskot]

Thanks Blue...

I was in Airdrie Walmart today and they had a few rollbacks worth mentioning on Lego Star Wars...

8089 Hoth Wampa Cave - $47.86 (reg $54.86)
8093 Plo Koon's Starfighter - $27.86 (reg $34.86)
8019 Republic Attack Shuttle - $69.86 (reg $79.86)

They also had a pile of the new Harry Potter sets in stock...regular price.

EDIT: Just looking thru the new Walmart Flyer Dated Oct 29-Nov 4...it also shows the following:

- SW Arc-170 and SW Emperor Palpatine's Shuttle - $69.86 (both orig $79.86)

- Hero Factory Bionicles - $7.86 (regular $10.86)

- Lego Lava Dragon or Monster 4 games are $14.84 (regular $19.86)

[riffr aff]

I want some old school lego. a LOT of it. I don't care about figures weapons tools - I just need a TON of the blocks.

drop me a PM, please.

RR

[ans2]

20% off toys (including Lego) at Chapters. Free shipping over $25. Coupon code housewarming.

Here's the original RFD thread... I re-posted here, just in case people miss it.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/20-off-all-toys-games-chapters-indigo-ca-w-coupon-works-video-games-957029/

Not sure if this has ended, but it did not appear to work for me. I put in a larger Lego set in checkout and started the checkout process to see what credits I would get. It showed free shipping but added an additional charge of $11 plus for special shipping for a larger box. So, the free isn't so free. Never showed any additional 20% credits. By that time I was sufficiently miffed with the additional $11 shipping charge that I logged out.

[rfd_112233]

Not sure if this has ended, but it did not appear to work for me. I put in a larger Lego set in checkout and started the checkout process to see what credits I would get. It showed free shipping but added an additional charge of $11 plus for special shipping for a larger box. So, the free isn't so free. Never showed any additional 20% credits. By that time I was sufficiently miffed with the additional $11 shipping charge that I logged out.

I didn't order anything myself, but I did check out the purchase process and noticed the coupon code is required at the same time as your credit card (although the site says you'll be able to confirm the final price before completing the sale). Anyhow, with smaller sets, the shipping is free and I'm assuming the 20% coupon code works if you proceed all the way through the check out. Can anyone confirm? The deal expires in a couple of days.

[Agent999]

Minifigures 2 spotted in Markville Mall's TRU. Just an FYI. There are still 2 boxes of it as of today at 6pm. They are at the electronics counter.

[moopoo]

Minifigures 2 spotted in Markville Mall's TRU. Just an FYI. There are still 2 boxes of it as of today at 6pm. They are at the electronics counter.

I saw 3 boxes of minifigs at the London Drugs at Lougheed Mall in Burnaby, BC. I was also surprised they had the large Hogwart's Castle set as they usually do not stock large/expensive sets. London Drugs sells all Lego at MSRP.

[leehoyuen]

Sign up your kid for B&N Kids' Club (https://kids.barnesandnoble.com/kidsclub), it will email you a 30% coupon off list price (only on 1 item) on kids book, toy and game. It works on Harry Potter lego set.

[cloudysky]

How long before you received the 30% off from B&N? I just joined the kids' club and we like to order the Harry Potter lego.

[leehoyuen]

How long before you received the 30% off from B&N? I just joined the kids' club and we like to order the Harry Potter lego.

I got mine in 1 day, remember it is 30% off listed price, not 30% off sale price. I think every $100 spend on kids' books, toys and games can get you $5 reward too with the kids' club.

For the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwart's Castle 4842, it is $101.99 after shipping and GST with the kids' club coupon. I bought one earlier when there is a $5 off and 15% off coupon, it was $105.6.

Shipping from B&N takes 4-5 weeks to Alberta.

[Bulwark]

Brampton Costco has:

Space Police 5984 Lunar Limo
City: 3181 Passenger Plane

both for 37.99 each.

[ltbuyer]

If people are interested in 1st series or 2nd series mini-figures and public swaps, is ok for me to post a message about our store/information/events? Don't want to piss people off, but I know people are looking and probably not find as much around anymore

[Canada_7]

Brampton Costco has:

Space Police 5984 Lunar Limo
City: 3181 Passenger Plane

both for 37.99 each.

Ugh, Brampton?? Why do Costcos here in Markham and Scarborough have nothing like that. I wanna pick up the Passenger Plane at that price.

EDIT: Scarborough Costco @ Warden/Ellesmere has the same thing. Picked one up. There's also still one set of 3180 Tank Truck (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=3180-1) left at that location.

[ans2]

Ugh, Brampton?? Why do Costcos here in Markham and Scarborough have nothing like that. I wanna pick up the Passenger Plane at that price.

EDIT: Scarborough Costco @ Warden/Ellesmere has the same thing. Picked one up. There's also still one set of 3180 Tank Truck (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=3180-1) left at that location.

Costco usually brings in two or three Lego sets for the Christmas season. They used to start showing up in the warehouse just after Halloween. Depending on the popularity of of set they chose for any given year, the Lego would be sold out by early December. Of coarse, if they selected a less popular set for the season, they could clear out their toys early in January.

[zonda]

Brampton Costco has:

Space Police 5984 Lunar Limo
City: 3181 Passenger Plane

both for 37.99 each.

Willingdon, Burnaby Costco has those too.

[dingmah]

Brampton Costco has:

Space Police 5984 Lunar Limo
City: 3181 Passenger Plane

both for 37.99 each.
Spotted in South Edmonton Costco as well.

[ratface]

Toys R Us has up to 20% off lego games and all Lego City, Atlantis and Legoville sets. The "up to" really means most of them are not 20% off but here are some that are:

7641 City corner $62.97 actually 21% off
7208 Fire station $87.97
8402 Sports car $10.37
7642 Garage $103.97

[Kainc]

Anyone know if the other Walmarts have dropped their price for the Star Destoryer?

[cloudysky]

Does anyone know if TRU sells the Santa with sleigh or Snowman building sets?

[ulic]

Anyone know if the other Walmarts have dropped their price for the Star Destoryer?

I think yes because in quebec they have it @ 50$

[bluedragonz]

ToysRUs Holiday Sale: November 5-18


Promotions (Instores only)

FREE LEGO Santa Minifigure Magnet with $40 LEGO purchase
FREE $10 LEGO Savings Card with any LEGO purchase (for use from Nov 19-Dec 2 when you spend $50 or more)

Holiday Toy Book Sale

Up to 20% off ALL LEGO Games
Up to 20% off ALL LEGO Atlantis, City and LEGOVille
20% off ALL LEGO Toy Story 3
20% off ALL LEGO Electronics

Individual LEGO Sets Sale

Creator 5892 Sonic Boom $69.97 (reg.$79.99)
Hero Factory 7179 Dunkan Bulk and Vapour - $29.97 (reg.$34.99)
Kingdoms 7946 King's Castle $109.97 (reg.$129.99)
Prince of Persia 7573 Battle of Alamut $89.97 (reg.$109.99)
Star Wars 6212 X-Wing $74.97 (reg.$79.99)
Star Wars 8093 Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter $29.97 (reg.$34.99)
Star Wars 8098 Clone Turbo Tank $139.97 (reg.$159.99)

[bluedragonz]

Zellers Sale: November 5-11



Atlantis 8060 Typhoon Turbo Sub $24.99 (reg.$34.99)
Ben 10 (ALL) $14.99 (reg.$19.99)
Duplo 5657 Jessie's Round Up $14.99 (reg.$19.99)
Toy Story 7592 Construct-a-Buzz $24.99 (reg.$34.99)

[robskot]

Pretty much like the rollbacks I had mentioned last week plus some.


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2187/photoph.jpg

[Canada_7]

The Helicopter and Limo set is still advertised as regular price. Still waiting for that set to get rolled-back :|.

[Bulwark]

Hope no one minds, it's not really a Lego deal, but since we all like lego maybe some people might like this.

Someone on bricklink is running a charity sale where there's all kinds of original lego creations being sold. Not cheap, but it's for a good cause.

http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Nannan

[MrDisco]

Brampton Costco has:
Space Police 5984 Lunar Limo
City: 3181 Passenger Plane
both for 37.99 each.

Costco Woodbridge has a brand new shipment of these sets for those looking. Great price for 3181!

[Xarion]

Walmart at Morningside/401 had one Midi-Falcon in stock for $30 clearance, there was 3 Star Destroyers for $45 too. They are not where the lego is located but on the back wall of the toys where all the clearance crap is, there was some space police and atlantis stuff there too but i didn't scan it so not sure if it was a deal or not. No mini figs or anything but if someone wants a falcon it should still be there, was there lastnight at 10PM.

[robskot]

ALL Regular Priced Lego 20% off...BUT...none of these prices are reflected on sears.ca at this time?????

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1472/photofon.jpg

[Captain Snazzypants]

ALL Regular Priced Lego 20% off...BUT...none of these prices are reflected on sears.ca at this time?????


Sears online and Sears in-store are completely different. I rarely if ever see the same items for sale...

[studbeefpile]

Hi, All. OK, here's the on topic portion. I found 2 cases of he series 2 minifigs at London Drugs, so for those in the west take a peek, there may be some available. OK, now for the off-topic.

I have an extra set of the Series 2 Minifigs that I would like to trade for a complete set of Series 1 Minifigs, as I was never able to find any of them in stores. If you are interested, send me a PM. Thanks.

[Angela V]

I have to say I felt like an idiot standing in Walmart feeling packets with Lego Minifigures in them. Well I was with my husband, 10 year old son and 6 year old daughter. We all were playing the guessing game. The kids got to pick 6 each and we had 3 doubles. Oops! Though my daughter was happy to get her vampire with the "cute" bat.

[redjl]

Just wanted to drop a note with a thank you to those who mentioned Lasting Toys. Am out in Mississauga on business from Vancouver and dropped by to pick up a couple of things today. Wow, quite the selection. Would definitely recommend for anyone to drop by if you are in town. Ended up getting a bunch of Christmas presents for the wife and daughter. Probably would have bought more if I could figure out how to get them all home on the plane.

Oh and they had a great deal on a duplo set for anyone looking for Xmas present for a young one. They had the Lego Education Duplo Theatre Set for $54. Only place I have seen is on ebay which goes for around $150.

[ltbuyer]

I have to say I felt like an idiot standing in Walmart feeling packets with Lego Minifigures in them. Well I was with my husband, 10 year old son and 6 year old daughter. We all were playing the guessing game. The kids got to pick 6 each and we had 3 doubles. Oops! Though my daughter was happy to get her vampire with the "cute" bat.

This is exactly why the 'last saturday' of each month at our store, Lasting Toys, we organized a kids (but anyone welcome of course) collectible minifigure swap day. They have a hoot, in some cases swapping figs around but in the end deciding they like what they originally had and swapping till they get it back. Generally no one is dumping tons of any figure, so you can quite often find what you are looking for.

[ratface]

This is exactly why the 'last saturday' of each month at our store, Lasting Toys, we organized a kids (but anyone welcome of course) collectible minifigure swap day. They have a hoot, in some cases swapping figs around but in the end deciding they like what they originally had and swapping till they get it back. Generally no one is dumping tons of any figure, so you can quite often find what you are looking for.

Sounds like a lot more fun than taking a "cheat sheet" into the store - or even worse scanning the bar code with an iphone.

Those are both very effective of course, but takes away the "surprise" and "collecting" components.

[DIODIO]

Sounds like a lot more fun than taking a "cheat sheet" into the store - or even worse scanning the bar code with an iphone.

Those are both very effective of course, but takes away the "surprise" and "collecting" components.

Don't worry, if you like surprises and the collecting feeling(which also mean you'll need more luck and $$$), series 3 will not have the extra bar code! ;)

[Canada_7]

Don't worry, if you like surprises and the collecting feeling(which also mean you'll need more luck and $$$), series 3 will not have the extra bar code! ;)

The key reason why I took a cheat sheet with me when I was buying both Series 1 and 2 minifigures. I was looking to get one set of each and just don't feel like spending extra money just to end up getting doubles.

[ltbuyer]

Sounds like a lot more fun than taking a "cheat sheet" into the store - or even worse scanning the bar code with an iphone.

Those are both very effective of course, but takes away the "surprise" and "collecting" components.

And just to make things fair for the kids/moms & pops who don't know about cheat sheets/barcode scanning, we don't allow it in the store at all. Everyone gets a fair chance to feel the bag if they want, but no wiping out certain figs etc. we still have tons of cases of figures so generally people are buing a few/if not what they want, swapping around till they get what they want.

[dogbolter]

Does anyone know if the new Lego board games are 20% off at Sears?

[Rogue_77]

Don't worry, if you like surprises and the collecting feeling(which also mean you'll need more luck and $$$), series 3 will not have the extra bar code! ;)

Yayyy, can't wait to spend a crapload of money trying to get series 3 :razz:

[ltbuyer]

Yayyy, can't wait to spend a crapload of money trying to get series 3 :razz:

You just gotta practice your blind identification of LEGO parts. We have seen a few kids that are darn good at feeling the bags/telling you what it is. Maybe 1 mistake in 4-5 which is pretty darn good.

[Rogue_77]

You just gotta practice your blind identification of LEGO parts. We have seen a few kids that are darn good at feeling the bags/telling you what it is. Maybe 1 mistake in 4-5 which is pretty darn good.

I tried that, I could figure out a few of the figures but some were so generic I ended up with triples and quads with the weightlifter when I was trying to get a couple of spartans/pharoahs

[Bulwark]

After sorting through 360 series 2 mini figs the key for the pharoah was to find the headpiece or his staff. the spartan was shield or helmet first then spear to confirm. weightlifter was probably one of the hardest to distinguish. Only thing I could depend on was trying to feel out the weights themselves

[AmazingYen]

Not sure if anyone is interested, but picked up Lego Brickmaster (Star Wars) at Costco today. They also had the Atlantis version but did not pick it up. I think they had something similar last year, but they sold out pretty quickly last year. The Star wars one has 240 pieces (including 2 minifigs) and instructions to build 8 different vehicles. It is $16.99.

[Rogue_77]

After sorting through 360 series 2 mini figs the key for the pharoah was to find the headpiece or his staff. the spartan was shield or helmet first then spear to confirm. weightlifter was probably one of the hardest to distinguish. Only thing I could depend on was trying to feel out the weights themselves

that was my problem, I thought the weights was the shield and the handle was the spear

[FrogPrince]

Not sure if this was mentioned but Zellers has the following sales:

All LEGO board games are 25% off Nov 12-18

$5 off Cad Bane's Speeder, City House and Atlantis Undersea Explorer (reg. 39.99, now 34.99) Nov 12-18

[stony]

Not sure if anyone is interested, but picked up Lego Brickmaster (Star Wars) at Costco today. They also had the Atlantis version but did not pick it up. I think they had something similar last year, but they sold out pretty quickly last year. The Star wars one has 240 pieces (including 2 minifigs) and instructions to build 8 different vehicles. It is $16.99.

Cool, thanks. Was in at a Costco on Saturday but did not see this in the toy section. The store may not have had it, but at your location, was it in with the books?

[dogbolter]

Does anyone know if the new Lego board games are 20% off at Sears?

To answer my own question, no but yes. If you look at the ad is say "All Reg Priced Lego Playsets ON SALE!" and it lists a bunch of sets that are 20% off.

I was able convice the sales person that everything was 20% off even though not everything scanned that way.

[ratface]

Not sure if this was mentioned but Zellers has the following sales:

All LEGO board games are 25% off Nov 12-18

$5 off Cad Bane's Speeder, City House and Atlantis Undersea Explorer (reg. 39.99, now 34.99) Nov 12-18

Thanks just a small correction, the Speeder is $5 off $40 -> $35 but the other two are $10 off $55 -> $45

[AmazingYen]

Cool, thanks. Was in at a Costco on Saturday but did not see this in the toy section. The store may not have had it, but at your location, was it in with the books?

I found them in the book section, with the kids books.

[Rogue_77]

anyone looking to pickup that lego advent calendar, toys r us has it lumped in with their lego city sets so it's on sale this week for $31.xx instead of the 39.99 reg at the store and walmart

[FrogPrince]

anyone looking to pickup that lego advent calendar, toys r us has it lumped in with their lego city sets so it's on sale this week for $31.xx instead of the 39.99 reg at the store and walmart

Is this the City Calendar or the Kingdoms one?

[Akitakara]

Is this the City Calendar or the Kingdoms one?

It is the city calendar

[rfd_112233]

Anyone know how this promo works? The advertisement and the card seems to be pretty clear, but I ran into 2 cashiers that claim otherwise. The advertisement suggests that you get a $10 card off your next $50 purchase (valid nov. 19th- dec.2) with purchase of any lego product right now. But the cashier insisted that I had to spend $50 to get the card. So I asked, do I need to spend $50 now and $50 again later, but he said no, spend $50 now and it works like a gift card for your next purchase (no need to spend $50). Yet, if I read the flyer, I know that when I go to use it, they will insist that I spend another $50. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience?

I mean really, all it amounts to is a 20% off coupon (max 20%... could be much less depending on what you buy) with a minimum $50 purchase... and they want you to spend $50 just to get this coupon? Bah...

[rfd_112233]

Some deals to be had at Superstore. I was at a Calgary Superstore and I noticed that most of their lego is marked down (20%-25%). My location had some Star Wars lego (army builders and a couple of small ships), some smaller Kingdoms sets (army builders and the Tower), plus a bunch of small City sets.

[Akitakara]

Anyone know how this promo works? The advertisement and the card seems to be pretty clear, but I ran into 2 cashiers that claim otherwise. The advertisement suggests that you get a $10 card off your next $50 purchase (valid nov. 19th- dec.2) with purchase of any lego product right now. But the cashier insisted that I had to spend $50 to get the card. So I asked, do I need to spend $50 now and $50 again later, but he said no, spend $50 now and it works like a gift card for your next purchase (no need to spend $50). Yet, if I read the flyer, I know that when I go to use it, they will insist that I spend another $50. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience?

I mean really, all it amounts to is a 20% off coupon (max 20%... could be much less depending on what you buy) with a minimum $50 purchase... and they want you to spend $50 just to get this coupon? Bah...

Easiest way to "verify" the logic is to ask to examine the card.

If the card has no requirements to use, then you must spend $50 now.

If it DOES require you to spend $50, just argue that you get it now, and requirement is for future purchase only.

[BornToSave]

For anyone that lives close to the border, or wants to take a little drive, Target has a sale on Harry Potter, Prince of Persia, and Hero Factory ---Buy 1 get one 50% off. I went down today in pursuit of Hogwarts, but unfortunately there were none available in Metro Buffalo. (Be sure to check online---limited availability was showing for Hogwarts at 2 locations but they were sold out by the time I got down there.) The other Harry Potter sets seemed top be in good supply.

I ended up getting Hogwarts down the street at TRU on sale for $129.99 US.

[robskot]

Some deals to be had at Superstore. I was at a Calgary Superstore and I noticed that most of their lego is marked down (20%-25%). My location had some Star Wars lego (army builders and a couple of small ships), some smaller Kingdoms sets (army builders and the Tower), plus a bunch of small City sets.

Which RCSS did you see this at please? This might be the only store...

[redjl]

Which RCSS did you see this at please? This might be the only store...

Saw a bunch of lego on sale at the RCSS in Ricmond, BC last night as well. So don't think it is just one store.

[ratface]

Saw a bunch of lego on sale at the RCSS in Ricmond, BC last night as well. So don't think it is just one store.

Similar thing at the Loblaws in Markham. They only sell smaller sets, but lots of them on clearance. No stellar deals. Some examples of City:

7236 Police car reg 7.99 sale 7.14 -11%
8401 Minifig collection reg 12.99 sale 9.94 -23%
7942 Off road fire rescue reg 12.99 sale 11.14 -14%

[rfd_112233]

Which RCSS did you see this at please? This might be the only store...

This was at the Superstore in Calgary (on Country Hills / Harvest Hills).

Some examples I can remember:
City Camper is regularly 19.99, but it was marked down to 15.xx (a bunch of other City sets there too).
Snowtrooper packs were regularly 14.99, but reduced to 11.94 (same with Hoth Rebel packs) (just over 20% off).
Kingdoms Chariot pack regulary 12.99 or 14.99 at TRU was reduced to 10.34 (just over 20% off).
There were a couple of creator sets as well (a helicopter) which was also reduced about 20-25%.

Most of the sets were marked down similarly, but there isn't alot to choose from. Having said that, I did pick a couple of Star Wars battle packs, because they don't seem to go on sale very often at TRU.

[rfd_112233]

Easiest way to "verify" the logic is to ask to examine the card.

If the card has no requirements to use, then you must spend $50 now.

If it DOES require you to spend $50, just argue that you get it now, and requirement is for future purchase only.

The card does have a requirement to use written directly on it. And the flyer also states pretty clearly that you have to spend $50 when using it:

"Redeemable from Nov. 19th - Dec. 2nd, 2010 towards the purchase of $50 or more (before taxes) on ANY** LEGO items!"

Also, their ad states that you get the card with any lego purchase (no min requirement), but no deal for me. Oh well, saves me money I guess... the coupon would only entice me to spend more on Lego I don't need. HAHA.

[Damed]

Toys R Us (USA) Black Friday ad shows 33% off Lego construction sets.

http://blackfriday.com/toysrus-blackfriday-2010-ad

[ans2]

The card does have a requirement to use written directly on it. And the flyer also states pretty clearly that you have to spend $50 when using it:

"Redeemable from Nov. 19th - Dec. 2nd, 2010 towards the purchase of $50 or more (before taxes) on ANY** LEGO items!"

Also, their ad states that you get the card with any lego purchase (no min requirement), but no deal for me. Oh well, saves me money I guess... the coupon would only entice me to spend more on Lego I don't need. HAHA.

Looks like you answered your own question. I took a close look at the card that I received and came to the same conclusion.

Get the card if you are going to buy Lego anyway. But don't buy anything that you would not otherwise buy just to get the card. If some Lego comes on sale that you had intended to buy then use the card if you can. Toys R Us seems to have some Lego theme on sale every week but not something I would always want to get.

[Trexim]

Any suggestion for a 7 year old boy for around $80? Much appreciated.

[Bulwark]

Unless you son has shown preference for a particular theme, I would go for a set from the city theme.

It's been a long while since I was that age, but don't most boys that age like cars, trucks etc?

[stony]

Any suggestion for a 7 year old boy for around $80? Much appreciated.

Creator sets are cool because you can make 3 different models (plan included) with each one. My 6 year old loves them (but needs a small amount of help with each build). You might look at these ones:

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3574961

or

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=4029726

[opilion]

Not a sale price, but it should be noted that Walmart has Luke’s Landspeeder (set 8092) in stock, advertised in the weekend flyer for $34.95. It has been a long time since I've seen this set in stores.

It comes with 163 pieces and 6 minifigs:
- R2-D2
- C-3P0
- Sentry Droid
- Sandtrooper
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Luke Skywalker

[Canada_7]

I like Stony's suggestion. Though if he's OK with City-themed stuff (as Bulwark suggested) here's one possibility I suggest:

Get 7641 City Corner (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7641-1) which is on sale currently for $64.73 (regular retail for this set is $79.99) at Walmart until Nov. 18, or possibly slightly less at ToysRUs as they have up to 20% off City, and Atlantis sets (no online link, but I believe they have this set at ToysRUs). That set only has one vehicle (a bus) though so I guess if you want to add another car for him to play with you can also add either 8402 Sports Car (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3575012) (says out of stock online but in-store it's likely they'll have it; which is currently on sale for $10.37 at ToysRUs until the 18th) or 3177 Small Car (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=3177-1) (no ToysRUs online link but they do sell this set there; for sale until the 18th for $5.57). Just to reiterate, these sets are on sale until the 18th at their respective stores.

Not sure your whereabouts, but assuming you're from Ontario and you're paying 13% tax, here's a breakdown:

1) 7641 City Corner (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7641-1) + 8402 Sports Car (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3575012) = ($64.73(or less possibly at TRU) + $10.37) x 1.13 = $84.86 <-- slightly above your $80 budget

2) 7641 City Corner (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7641-1) + 3177 Small Car (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=3177-1) = ($64.73 + $5.57) x 1.13 = $79.45

[opilion]

Creator sets are cool because you can make 3 different models (plan included) with each one. My 6 year old loves them (but needs a small amount of help with each build).

Creator is cool, but I find that my son treated them more like models / display pieces. On a daily basis, he was more likely to play with sets that have mini-figs. Star Wars and Indiana Jones were big hits in our household because we also played the video games together, but it depends what your kids are into.

[alkaseltzer01]

anyone looking to pickup that lego advent calendar, toys r us has it lumped in with their lego city sets so it's on sale this week for $31.xx instead of the 39.99 reg at the store and walmart

Which Zellers was this? Just called two of them in GTA and they both said $39.99.

[Rogue_77]

Which Zellers was this? Just called two of them in GTA and they both said $39.99.

not Zellers, it was a Toys R Us

[alkaseltzer01]

not Zellers, it was a Toys R Us

Oops. Thanks!

[ltbuyer]

I like Stony's suggestion. Though if he's OK with City-themed stuff (as Bulwark suggested) here's one possibility I suggest:

Get 7641 City Corner (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7641-1) which is on sale currently for $64.73 (regular retail for this set is $79.99) at Walmart until Nov. 18, or possibly slightly less at ToysRUs as they have up to 20% off City, and Atlantis sets (no online link, but I believe they have this set at ToysRUs). That set only has one vehicle (a bus) though so I guess if you want to add another car for him to play with you can also add either 8402 Sports Car (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3575012) (says out of stock online but in-store it's likely they'll have it; which is currently on sale for $10.37 at ToysRUs until the 18th) or 3177 Small Car (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=3177-1) (no ToysRUs online link but they do sell this set there; for sale until the 18th for $5.57). Just to reiterate, these sets are on sale until the 18th at their respective stores.

Not sure your whereabouts, but assuming you're from Ontario and you're paying 13% tax, here's a breakdown:

1) 7641 City Corner (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7641-1) + 8402 Sports Car (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3575012) = ($64.73(or less possibly at TRU) + $10.37) x 1.13 = $84.86 <-- slightly above your $80 budget

2) 7641 City Corner (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=7641-1) + 3177 Small Car (http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=3177-1) = ($64.73 + $5.57) x 1.13 = $79.45


And don't underestimate the value of the City Advent calendars. They provide lots of neat little things for the kids to play with, even if you don't celebrate/use an advent calendar. Think of it as 24 little tiny city sets, that work together to create some neat things. Usually 6+ minifigs included and alot of fun for the kids.

[vistaliving]

Oops. Thanks!

Good luck... several of the Toys R I called in the GTA haven't received any calendars yet or sold out.

[FrogPrince]

Just came back from TRU:

King's Castle - 109.99 (regular 129.99)

Battle of Alamut - 89.97 (regular 109.99)

Also, the new Pharaoh's Quest and Atlantis sets are starting to pop up.

[robskot]

AIRDRIE SUPERCENTRE - YMMV

They had almost all of their Lego Toy Story on clearance...and a Star Wars one too...all, except the SW set are along the back wall in the Toy Dept.

7594 - Woody's Round-Up - $60 - regular $69.94
5658 - DUPLO - Buzz and Alien gas station thing - $20 - regular $26.94
7789 - Lostso's Dump Truck - $20 - regular $26.94
7595 - Army Men on Patrol - $10 - regular $13.86
7596 - Trash Compactor Escape - $50 - regular $69.86
7593 - Buzz's Star Command Spaceship - $30 - regular $39.94

8087 - Tie Defender - $60 - regular $69.94

[appleb]

And don't underestimate the value of the City Advent calendars. They provide lots of neat little things for the kids to play with, even if you don't celebrate/use an advent calendar. Think of it as 24 little tiny city sets, that work together to create some neat things. Usually 6+ minifigs included and alot of fun for the kids.

Are the advent calendars exclusive to TRU only? I haven't seen them anywhere.

[mrwinky]

I've seen the advent Calander at Zellers, I believe only the Castle one is exlusive to Lego/Lego store, that were we got our this year. City ones seem to pop up at stores like zellers, Discovery Hut, Toys R us. Etc


Winky

[ciscopete]

Series 3 minifigs are on Ebay (http://shop.ebay.ca/i.html?_nkw=lego+%22series+3%22&_sacat=0&_odkw=lego+series+3&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313) already. Showing up in US stores already. I just got over tracking down Series 2.:cry:

[Canada_7]

Series 3 minifigs are on Ebay (http://shop.ebay.ca/i.html?_nkw=lego+%22series+3%22&_sacat=0&_odkw=lego+series+3&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313) already. Showing up in US stores already. I just got over tracking down Series 2.:cry:

Wtf? I thought these weren't coming out until January?

[BornToSave]

Are the advent calendars exclusive to TRU only? I haven't seen them anywhere.

I've seen the Advent calendars at Walmart, and bought mine at Indigo.

[rfd_112233]

AIRDRIE SUPERCENTRE - YMMV

They had almost all of their Lego Toy Story on clearance...and a Star Wars one too...all, except the SW set are along the back wall in the Toy Dept.

7594 - Woody's Round-Up - $60 - regular $69.94
5658 - DUPLO - Buzz and Alien gas station thing - $20 - regular $26.94
7789 - Lostso's Dump Truck - $20 - regular $26.94
7595 - Army Men on Patrol - $10 - regular $13.86
7596 - Trash Compactor Escape - $50 - regular $69.86
7593 - Buzz's Star Command Spaceship - $30 - regular $39.94

8087 - Tie Defender - $60 - regular $69.94

Great, thanks for the heads up. I picked up a couple of Toy Story items for x-mas gifts at the Deerfoot location, so the sale is not just specific to Airdrie. I also saw a medium sized Racers set that was on sale (reg. $70, but on sale for $50?). Sorry I don't have the details, as I'm not really interested in Racers.

[robskot]

Great, thanks for the heads up. I picked up a couple of Toy Story items for x-mas gifts at the Deerfoot location, so the sale is not just specific to Airdrie. I also saw a medium sized Racers set that was on sale (reg. $70, but on sale for $50?). Sorry I don't have the details, as I'm not really interested in Racers.

Deerfoot mall or meadows?

[rfd_112233]

Deerfoot mall or meadows?

Deerfoot mall.

[robskot]

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