40567 Forest Hideout (GWP)

[woodford86]

Just now, iragm said:

No it isn't, it's just out of stock.  It typically only stays in stock for a day or so at a time, so I suspect it's been extremely popular.

https://www.lego.com/en-us/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=5449&page=1&includeOutOfStock=true

Oh thats interesting, thanks - I had browsed the entire torsos category with show out of stock on but it wasn't there. I must have just missed it.

I also noticed the castle and the blacksmith both went out of stock right around when the new castle was announced. People getting excited for castle theme??

[Triceron]

Does anyone know how long it took for the BF torsos to appear on PAB after the Blacksmith set came out?  Just want to get a general idea of when we might expect the Lion Knight and Forestmen torsos to hit, if they do.

[SirBlake]

27 minutes ago, Triceron said:

Does anyone know how long it took for the BF torsos to appear on PAB after the Blacksmith set came out?  Just want to get a general idea of when we might expect the Lion Knight and Forestmen torsos to hit, if they do.

I want to say it was 2-3 weeks, but that was over a year ago, and they’ve been fussing with the system so much recently, I’m not sure prior experience is indicative of future performance. 

[RichardGoring]

22 minutes ago, SirBlake said:

I want to say it was 2-3 weeks, but that was over a year ago, and they’ve been fussing with the system so much recently, I’m not sure prior experience is indicative of future performance. 

That's right. Currently no new 2022 parts have been added. And those 2022 parts that were available before the change were removed during the changeover. No word yet on when 2022 parts will be available, and what the policy will be on adding new parts.

[Triceron]

Hmm, that's a little disconcerting since we're mid-way into 2022 now.

But that is still great information to have, thank you both!

[RichardGoring]

14 minutes ago, Triceron said:

Hmm, that's a little disconcerting since we're mid-way into 2022 now.

But that is still great information to have, thank you both!

Yes, but only a few weeks into their new system, so there's hope. I hope so anyway!

[Johnny1360]

2 hours ago, RichardGoring said:

That's right. Currently no new 2022 parts have been added. And those 2022 parts that were available before the change were removed during the changeover. No word yet on when 2022 parts will be available, and what the policy will be on adding new parts.

Actually some people have received new 2022 technic parts, 3x19 frames and blue gears, so maybe there is hope. Ordered and delivered 7 days ago.

[RichardGoring]

2 hours ago, Johnny1360 said:

Actually some people have received new 2022 technic parts, 3x19 frames and blue gears, so maybe there is hope. Ordered and delivered 7 days ago.

Ooh! Promising!

[Kit Figsto]

I just built my Hideout today, and I have to say, I'm super impressed.  It was a very enjoyable build and I liked a lot of the techniques used for the branches and leaves.  

The only thing I didn't like about is it that I had some trouble with the far right side's rounded green plate (the side with the mushroom on the front, on the right hand side of the tower if you're looking at it from the front).  I built my set on carpet, which I know can be kind of tricky when attaching things onto plates, but that specific plate seems to really not attach to the rest of the set very well, since it's basically a round 2x2 plate holding it on.  It seemed like if I tried to attach anything to that side of the build and pressed hard, the whole thing popped off.

[Triceron]

Mine finally came in today.  Anticipating cracking it open this weekend.

[woodford86]

Built mine this morning, overall great for a GWP. Seems like it'd be fairly easy to MOC next to the Treehouse and some custom giant trees and get a nice little forest scene. Maybe try that once I get caught up on existing projects.

[jodawill]

Since we only got one new forestman torso, I've been wondering how we could get some more variety out of these. I'm sure it would look great if I replaced the red arms with green. I've also been thinking maybe I could replace the arms and legs with reddish brown. I also have a reddish brown hat from the old magnet.

[MAB]

On 6/24/2022 at 5:55 PM, unclejeffie said:

Nope, and neither does it for a gwp where i’m from. Only free shipping from 55.

PAB does count towards GWP in Europe. And in fact it always has. The old bricks and pieces didn't but does now.  

[Triceron]

Does PAB give any VIP points at all?  I figure that it does not?

[karrit]

1 hour ago, Triceron said:

Does PAB give any VIP points at all?  I figure that it does not?

It does in the U.S.

[MKJoshA]

There was a mix up with my online order which means I didn't get the sets or promo as I should have. TLG made it right because they are amazing at that. But they told me they are sold out of the GWP and can't send any more... for now. The lady I spoke to said they are getting more on July 28th for Aug 8th release. Meaning it's been confirmed that this GWP is going to be released with the Castle in some way or another.

[Hive]

18 hours ago, MKJoshA said:

There was a mix up with my online order which means I didn't get the sets or promo as I should have. TLG made it right because they are amazing at that. But they told me they are sold out of the GWP and can't send any more... for now. The lady I spoke to said they are getting more on July 28th for Aug 8th release. Meaning it's been confirmed that this GWP is going to be released with the Castle in some way or another.

Excellent news! I wouldn't mind another.

[Mr Maniac]

11 hours ago, Hive said:

Excellent news! I wouldn't mind another.

I too would love to have another, if only because, with all the fiddling around in PAB, I'm not sure how likely it is we'll be getting reddish-brown Forest People shields available for order.

Oh yeah, and speaking of reddish-brown, any chance someone's tried playing around with a reddish-brown version of the tree (or dark brown, if the parts exist)? I'd be curious to see how that works out, especially since the rest of my burgeoning castle collection features reddish-brown/dark brown trees.

[jimmynick]

What's the significance of the numbered tape on the box? The set that TBB reviewed read "10O2" while mine reads "19O2".

[Rattlebricks]

Maybe its region thing? Mine is 1002 and Im on Asia.

[TeriXeri]

It's a manufacturing code 

Manufacturing codes

Before any LEGO® set leaves the factory, we make sure to put a manufacturing code on the box. This code lets us know when and where the set was made. The codes are 4 or 5 digits long and made up of 2 or 3 numbers, followed by a letter and then another number. You’ll usually find the code on the tape sealing large boxes or stamped near the barcode on the small ones. It might be a bit difficult to see at first, but if you tilt the box, you should be able to read it.

The numbers aren’t just on LEGO boxes. If you look carefully, you’ll find them on the plastic bags that contain bricks, the Collectible Minifigures bags, brick buckets, and even on LEGO bricks!

https://www.lego.com/sl-si/service/help/fun-for-fans/behind-the-scenes/brick-facts/manufacturing-codes-blt249035ca5f270042

 

Edited July 1, 2022 by TeriXeri

[Alexandrina]

21 minutes ago, Rattlebricks said:

Maybe its region thing? Mine is 1002 and Im on Asia.

Doesn't appear to be regional. @jimmynick is based in the UK according to his profile and got 19O2. I'm also UK, and mine is 17O2.

Wouldn't have thought it was batch number either unless there's evidence of numbers going well beyond 19. I ordered my copy on the day of release and had it dispatched the following day, so I'd figure mine was probably relatively early.

[TeriXeri]

10 minutes ago, Alexandrina said:

Wouldn't have thought it was batch number either unless there's evidence of numbers going well beyond 19.

The codes can go well beyond 19 

Here's a google image from another set that has number 644R1 : 

Edited July 1, 2022 by TeriXeri

[Rattlebricks]

Btw,  2 of my 40567 boxes has double seal tape on each side, is that normal? cause I never really pay attention to it before, or its actually common thing in lego boxes...

Edited July 1, 2022 by Rattlebricks

[TeriXeri]

1 minute ago, Rattlebricks said:

Btw,  2 of my 40567 boxes has double seal tape on each side, is that normal? cause I never really pay attention to it before, or its actually common thing in lego boxes...

Double seal tape with numbers is normal on larger boxes, I just think they avoided the punch hole type of box for this special one because it has this vintage look 90th celebration.