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I received my case and the distribution was as you reported...so good news. No need to apologize for missing two series...you've been faithfully doing this for 10 years...we all need a break. I also found some additional information that might be interesting. The first couple series used to be backed 2 boxes per case. LEGO than had switched this to one box per case. But on talking to a local retailer it seems they have 2 options now...one box per case or a case of 4 boxes, which was the route my retailer took. These were not sealed boxes along the top edge as in the past. Additionally the lot number was not stamped on the bottom of a box yet is on the back of the bag (though not stamped in the bottom seal as in the past) All this just goes to say that a different process for packing these is definitely evident. Take care :)

WhiteFang Welcome back! Your reviews/insight/humour of both Series 20 and DC Series was certainly missed...and thought I was missing something until I had discovered your "retirement" after some 10 years of a very much-anticipated review. I have yet to get my case as seems my local sources did not get it before the release date. Had been getting nervous about the case distribution as have been seeing some worrying numbers by others that have found cases (only 1-2 sets per sealed box).

Ideas Treehouse for 20% off at local toystore :) Was a nice surprise as coupon said not eligible for Recent or Exclusive sets. Yet heard that some have used the coupon on the Technic Excavator (yes, THAT one) so figured I'd check on the Ideas set :)

I would concur with this. It's almost to the point there is so much choking shelves right now and makes it very hard to get excited about it all...especially with re-issues. In the last year I've had to make the choice to become more selective having been a completionist since Day 1 20yrs ago. But one has to realize that the only way LEGO has to make money is try to push out stuff people will buy and in doing so what with all the other themes feel that LEGO is competing with itself in terms of shelf frontage and assortment...almost to the point where one will just walk away, as I have done numerous times. My hope is for 2 releases a year with the usual 5 sets per wave plus the usual UCS set in the spring and the and an expert set in the winter.

Awesome review, as usual. So thanks for that. Have been a "completionist" since Series 1 (just missing the regional soccer team series) and have always enjoyed your reviews. So continue with the great work :) Only comment I might add...I wish LEGO would return to more unlicensed series. Can understand from a marketing point of view why they do what they do but would like a more traditional set of CMFs. Also, dislike the new packaging (more waste).

Awesome review as usual...always looking forward to this one! Especially the "extra" play pictures :) Were there still bump codes on these packages? And would assume they still differ per lot number as they had in the past. While a great looking themed series still looking forward to a more traditional non-themed lineup in the near future.

After going through 3 cases and hearing about other's the position of Graves "seems" to be consistent with the batch (119B8) we have from a local retailer. Left row, second from last. Good luck

Also looking forward to this as have yet to pick up my case. For some reason I had thought I had seen the review up but can't see it now...maybe I was dreaming it, in expectation :)

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Love this build. Having worked in and around these for almost 4 years it brings back memories! Great job :)

This was the definitive review i was waiting for despite already having this series for some time now...thanks

Just received my shipping notification so should arrive in Alberta, Canada next Friday!

Right...I stand corrected...Olive Branch, Mississippi.

I ordered morning of June 1st as well and still nothing. Good to hear those in Europe are getting their orders now...figure "mine" might be on a pallet crossing the ocean bound for LEGO's North American distribution center in Enfield, CT....

And don't forget MegaBloks' Kubros Line which focuses on brick-built figures...Spock, T-800 (Terminator), He-Man and Skeletor, not to forget about Master Chief and Ezio. Just to reinforce that they will continue to push the lines that don't seem to have many sets at this time but retain a license for.