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How did it go? Were you able to grab the T-6? I pre-ordered the Ghost through Amazon about a week ago and it arrived safe and secure yesterday in two boxes.

My daughter really wanted 3 of the new Marvel Series Two CMFs. So, I went with her to our local Target with a milligram scale and Jay's Brick Blog's weight guide. We ended up getting 2 of the 3 figures she wanted right away, as their weights were different enough. But because several of the others had weights that were so close, we ended up buying 5 unique characters in total - including the 3 she wanted. I suppose that's a success because you can never have too many LEGO minifigures, right?

I have had decent luck in the past getting ahold of the sets on release day at B&N - specifically with the Rogue One line. However, I have had to ask employees to check the back. Honestly, I would call your local store and ask if they will have them available, referencing the UPC numbers which are available on the product detail pages for each set at Brickset. They should already have them or know if/when they will have them in stock.

Honestly, a Kraken battle set sounds right up LEGO's alley. I would love to see that. But I just can't get soldiers versus pirates out of my head when I think of a LEGO Pirates line.

The same for me. They are darker than expected; not too far off from the official images. But they are much darker than the lighter tan sails in the 6277: Imperial Trading Post. I think that's what is throwing me off...

I just started building today and have only opened the first 3 numbers of bags. So far the build is enjoyable. Going into it, I was most worried about the white printing quality on the Bluecoats. But they seem fine - on par with the 2015 versions. Not perfect; but they’ll do.

I have some updated/new 2023 Bluecoat decorations to share that I thought you might find useful. Please click on the smaller (128x128) image links below for the larger (512x512) versions. Bluecoat Governor Torso: Bluecoat Soldier Torso:

I have some update/new 2023 Bluecoat decorations to share. Please click on the smaller (128x128) image links below for the larger (512x512) versions. Bluecoat Governor Torso: Bluecoat Soldier Torso:

Brickset shows it in their review of the set:

It's a reference to the Halloween Heist from Brooklyn Nine Nine.

Wow! Great pictures and a nice review. I think you're okay if you post a link to the review as it's not under any sort of embargo that I am aware of and the set is officially announced.

I'm honestly surprised by a lot of the negativity I've read on this topic. It has expanded playability, build technique, and display-ability beyond the original with updated prints. Is this a perfect set? No. Does it compare with something at the scale of 21322: Pirates of Barracuda Bay? No. But do I think it is a quality remake of a classic set? Absolutely. What are my gripes?: Why didn't they re-use or expand on the Imperial flag print from 2015? Why can't TLG successfully print white on darker torsos, like with the CMF Revolutionary Soldier? I would have preferred to see dark red 1x2 masonry bricks rather than a scattering of the dark red rounded 1x2 plates and other such dark red pieces. I couldn't care less about the color of the dock. I don't get why so many people are hung up on this. It didn't upset me that the trees in 10305: Lion Knights' Castle and 40567: Forest Hideout were build using mostly black pieces, and I don't think it matters here that portions of this set that were originally black remain black. And do I care about who the characters are in the set? Absolutely not. I'm just happy there are a decent mix of Imperials along with two pirates. I think this set is a fantastic remake, that really does evoke feelings of nostalgia. This is a day 1 purchase for me unless I hear that there may be an gift with purchase that is pirates-related in future months. Lastly, I'm really holding out hope for a remake/reimaging of 6274: Caribbean Clipper or a bluecoat 10210: Imperial Flagship.

Not sure if anyone is interested... but here is the 6x4 flag from 70412: Soldiers Fort:

I get it... it's been 8 years since they printed the last Bluecoat torsos. So, it makes sense to design a new one. The LEGO Group has changed prints for other themes, like Star Wars, a lot more often. But they've also had a lot more recurring sets in those themes.

From the Specifications section at https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/eldorado-fortress-10320: Dimensions – The fort (in open configuration) measures over 10.5 in. (27 cm) high, 27.5 in. (70 cm) wide and 9.5 in. (24 cm) deep

Interesting that the Soldiers/Imperials have new torso prints and no shako decoration, unlike the 2015 versions...

Agreed, that's usually a good place to look. But I still don't see the back of that set on the page you linked like you can find at https://bouwsteentjes.info/lego-friends-zomer-2023-sets/.

Thanks for sharing! I hadn't seen these pictures anywhere and my daughter has been asking for them as if in a frenzy.

Agreed on all points. A Fondor Haulcraft or even something ISB related would be an instant buy for me.

So true. While the queue seemed shorter, the site was almost completely unusable. I was logged on last night just before midnight Eastern U.S., was able to get through the queue in less than two minutes and started adding items to the cart from my Wishlist. However, set 75348: Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs TIE Interceptor was suddenly unlisted and I could not add it for at least 30 minutes. Then, when I went to my cart to see what had been added, I was prompted with some odd sort of error message over and over again. After a few more tries I was given the queue page again and required to wait. I decided to just wait until I awoke 6 hours later when I was also able to add 75348, apply VIP rewards, and successfully checkout. All of the gifts with purchase seem to be properly applied and I was able to order all the sets I wanted. But the pain of the process is continually frustrating.

I think it's likely from Chapter 22 on Plazir-15.

What is "montrait"?

My take on 75353 is as follows: The Good The speederbikes looks fantastic. They are an excellent upgrade from those of the past. This version of the scout trooper continues to be just great. The Bad Luke and Leia minifigures could have been way better and more accurate. The trees in the set look terrible. I don't mind them being cut off at the tops because no one would expect a fully scaled tree. But the angular designs are simply bad. The cost. $80 for this? No thanks! Overall, I have to skip this set. I'm not a completist and need to pick and choose what I have room for. I have a few of these diorama and anniversary sets (ESB) already. But this one is just too expensive and too inaccurate for me to justify a purchase. I would have considered it at $50.

Wow! These are all fantastic!

Agreed. But what is going on with the hairpiece for the boy minifig? It look so... odd.