Svelte Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Their LEGO rep has not given a definite date on them but They said They [Pirates sets] may be an exclusive for one of the large retail stores [huh?!] But they will be geting 2 of the smaller sets in the first half of 2009 though- But this retailer often gets stuff abit later then the shops so it might be earlier...[/color] It's very unusual here for one retailer to have a whole *line* as an exclusive but... Vikings was an exclusive to K-Mart. I hope that's not true about Pirates... It would be a real shame to restrict them.
hollisbrick Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 I emailed a Australian LEGO Online Retailer and they saidTheir LEGO rep has not given a definite date on them but They said They [Pirates sets] may be an exclusive for one of the large retail stores [huh?!] But they will be geting 2 of the smaller sets in the first half of 2009 though- But this retailer often gets stuff abit later then the shops so it might be earlier... What!? An exclusive? Hopefully not at TRU or else I'll never get them
Darth_Legois Posted November 20, 2008 Author Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) I really should learn a second language!Maybe they are reffering to DJ or Myer. somewhere like that. Perhaps all us Aussies should make some kind of community purchase, then we could post from there. With S@H so damn expensive, surely even that would be cheaper! Well I have been to Germany before thats probable why I know... Maybe...Im hoping they're wrong, Note he said "..Maybe they're exclusive to a larger retailer..." So they dont know for sure... It's very unusual here for one retailer to have a whole *line* as an exclusive but... Vikings was an exclusive to K-Mart. I hope that's not true about Pirates... It would be a real shame to restrict them. Vikings was exclusive to Kmart? Wow I didnt even know... What!? An exclusive? Hopefully not at TRU or else I'll never get them Why!?! You've got friken pacific fair down there! What are you complaining about? Edited November 20, 2008 by Darth_Legois
hollisbrick Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Why!?! You've got friken pacific fair down there! What are you complaining about? Yea but it's about 45 minutes from my place, the GC is a big place
Siegfried Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Eerily enough I was going to mention this in your review thread, as a new policy seems to be to over-price some sets bearing in mind that retailers are going to discount them, as happens in the UK. Yes. That's what I think. Also, as I said in my Ferry review; I suspect that TLG have ramped up the RRP so the retailers have a higher profit margin. Retailers give better placement to products that have higher margins. I know that M%g@Bl*ks used to give stores higher margins, and that's why they would have 25% off sales on M%g@Bl*ks and only 20% on Lego. I thought Sinner is in Tassie? Yes. It's very unusual here for one retailer to have a whole *line* as an exclusive but... Vikings was an exclusive to K-Mart. That Viking situation was annoying. I ended up buying most of them at full price for fear that they would sell out.
I Scream Clone Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 I thought Sinner is in Tassie?I think we will find approx dates in the December Lego Club magazine. They were pretty accurate this year. You're right though that all the first half year sets will be available from S@H on Jan 1. Too cruel if Pirates are available from S@H on Jan 1 but not due in store until a few months later (like the March Indy wave last year or the April City Cargo sets.) My apologies Sinner, I got my wires crossed somewhere along the way, its svelte in Sydney (unless im also wrong again ) Svelte you forgot Castle 08 sets didn't hit all retailers till Sept even though they were on S@H Jan 1st, that wait nearly ended me! All these sales are good at the moment, but not if you are looking forward to 09 sets like myself. 10193 Village On! Fill me bag of booty with Pirates yarrrrrrr!
natelite Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 what sale? kmart 20% and target 20%? the selection is limited though. i need to get an mtt before it sells out... but not at msrp! damn myers and dj!!! start your 20% off all lego sale NOW! i absolutely hate tru. not only is the SSD $10 more than S@H, it's hardly ever on sale.
Svelte Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) damn myers and dj!!! start your 20% off all lego sale NOW! Myers and DJs seem to have had a very strict sale policy this year as compared to previous years. They seem to prefer to promoting deals on specific sets rather than having the flat rate percentage discount. I haven't seen DJs do a flat 20% off all Lego at all this year. Myer has a few times but not nearly as regularly as they used to. EDIT: Somebody just sent me an electronic flyer for a special 'families and friends' sale at Myer valid today and tomorrow. There's an extra 15% off toys ON TOP OF catalogue offers, which means for example that Transport Ferry, Brick Street Customs and Troll Warship are all $68 instead of $79.95. PM me if you're interested with your email and I'll send it to you. Looks legit. Ends tomorrow! Edited November 21, 2008 by svelte_corps
Whittleberry Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) Lego Australia? HA! Theyre useless they deny theres even LEGO Stores here. There's a LEGO Store here? Where? I'm not terribly annoyed at DJ for not having a LEGO sale in a year now that the Green Grocer is $200. I'm off to get mine tomorrow! Anyway, we can expect DJ to have a sale after christmas, as they still have the City cargo ship from 2007. Natelite - Yes, TRU annoys me so much with it's mark-upping of exclusive sets and its lack of sales. And I too will be placing a S@H order in January, just in time to catch all those new sets at their incorrect too-low-to-be-true prices before they do a Death Star/Green Grocer/VW Beetle and go up! Anyone else in Melbourne here who wants to share an order? Edited November 21, 2008 by Whittleberry
Svelte Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 I'll be out today so I've posted the Myer 15% off voucher here. That's 15% off toys, and another 15% off already reduced catalogue offers! Ends today!
natelite Posted November 21, 2008 Posted November 21, 2008 yeah, i am so pissed off at not ordering DS when it was at 399. i am interested in the MTT which only DJ and myers seem to be carrying. i haven't forgiven myself for not buying it for A$130 when kmart was still carrying it. i am in sydney if anyone around here wants to share an order. very interested in any mispricing!
hollisbrick Posted November 22, 2008 Posted November 22, 2008 Toyworld has some stuff off lego atm. Anikans ship and the Halfire droid $35 and the 2 agents exclusives were there for I think less than $80
Darth_Legois Posted November 25, 2008 Author Posted November 25, 2008 BigW has another sale, I think its just selected items again. SW Imperial BP & SW Rebel BP - $13.66 ea save $5.22 SW Anakin's JSF & Hailfire droid&Spiderdroid - $28.88 ea save $10 SW Magna Guard Starfighter - $59.62 save $17 SW Republic Fightertank - $76.62 save $20 And some bionicle crap and some basic brick sets which I cant be bothered posting but you can see them in the link above....
I Scream Clone Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 BigW has another sale, I think its just selected items again.SW Imperial BP & SW Rebel BP - $13.66 ea save $5.22 SW Anakin's JSF & Hailfire droid&Spiderdroid - $28.88 ea save $10 SW Magna Guard Starfighter - $59.62 save $17 SW Republic Fightertank - $76.62 save $20 And some bionicle crap and some basic brick sets which I cant be bothered posting but you can see them in the link above.... Nice try Darth, the link is for page 24. The Lego is on page 23 of the catalogue Good savings on the SW stuff though. $13 for a BP is the cheapest I have seen.
hollisbrick Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 BigW has another sale, I think its just selected items again.SW Imperial BP & SW Rebel BP - $13.66 ea save $5.22 SW Anakin's JSF & Hailfire droid&Spiderdroid - $28.88 ea save $10 SW Magna Guard Starfighter - $59.62 save $17 SW Republic Fightertank - $76.62 save $20 And some bionicle crap and some basic brick sets which I cant be bothered posting but you can see them in the link above.... OMG OMG OMG!!!!! They have the HSD at somewhere besides TRU???? When does it go til (the sale) must got this Week end!!!!!
Hewman Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 OMG OMG OMG!!!!! They have the HSD at somewhere besides TRU???? When does it go til (the sale) must got this Week end!!!!! I think this is set 7670 Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid not 7681 Separatist Spider Droid (The TRU exclusive) . ALthough anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
natelite Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 the BPs are good catch. the rest are meh... the previous kmart weekend sale was much better for the magna guards and republic tank. i'll be getting the TRU SSD exclusive set this week. TRU was generous enough to drop its $10 mark up. I think this is set 7670 Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid not 7681 Separatist Spider Droid (The TRU exclusive) . ALthough anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. you are right. i thought it was quite clear from the link which set was on sale. tbh, the SSD has nothing new except for commander fox. $40 doesn't really justify the price tag but i _AM_ a sucker for limited edition.
hollisbrick Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 I think this is set 7670 Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid not 7681 Separatist Spider Droid (The TRU exclusive) . ALthough anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Damn Still, I haven't got the halfire droid yet, should get it now why it is on sale! Also might get a BP as well!!!!
Darth_Legois Posted November 25, 2008 Author Posted November 25, 2008 Nice try Darth, the link is for page 24. The Lego is on page 23 of the catalogue Good savings on the SW stuff though. $13 for a BP is the cheapest I have seen. Really? Could've sworn I did the right page...Also If I wanted to do a prank I would've picked a diffrent page ya know. Yea $13 seems like the cheapest! Trying to resist buying $50 worth of BP's OMG OMG OMG!!!!! They have the HSD at somewhere besides TRU???? When does it go til (the sale) must got this Week end!!!!! Umm its not HSD . I think this is set 7670 Hailfire Droid & Spider Droid not 7681 Separatist Spider Droid (The TRU exclusive) . ALthough anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Hewman is right. the BPs are good catch. the rest are meh... the previous kmart weekend sale was much better for the magna guards and republic tank. i'll be getting the TRU SSD exclusive set this week. TRU was generous enough to drop its $10 mark up. you are right. i thought it was quite clear from the link which set was on sale. tbh, the SSD has nothing new except for commander fox. $40 doesn't really justify the price tag but i _AM_ a sucker for limited edition. Meh indeed for the rest. SSD? You mean HSD? So its $40 now? Me too.... Im a sucka for clones mussssttt.....Rrrresssiiisst.....Urrrggee...tooo...buy.....HSD........GAH! Damn Still, I haven't got the halfire droid yet, should get it now why it is on sale! Also might get a BP as well!!!! HA! HB Got pranked and I didnt even have to try this time.
natelite Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 kmart is having a buy one get one 50% off most toy from thurs to sunday! that is the equivalent of 25% off. too bad you have limited selection after 2 week straight of 20% off toys/lego.
hollisbrick Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 Meh indeed for the rest. SSD? You mean HSD? So its $40 now? Me too.... Im a sucka for clones mussssttt.....Rrrresssiiisst.....Urrrggee...tooo...buy.....HSD........GAH! HSD=Homing Spider Droid, see? Anyway I'm popably getting the HD, I need to get a droid that isnt a Moc And some rebels to fight them :pir-skull: HA! HB Got pranked and I didnt even have to try this time. wasnt pranked, just a missunderstanding
Darth_Legois Posted November 25, 2008 Author Posted November 25, 2008 kmart is having a buy one get one 50% off most toy from thurs to sunday! that is the equivalent of 25% off. too bad you have limited selection after 2 week straight of 20% off toys/lego. Meh...maybe...I dont know Im planning on geting some stuff from BigW......... HSD=Homing Spider Droid, see?Anyway I'm popably getting the HD, I need to get a droid that isnt a Moc And some rebels to fight them :pir-skull: wasnt pranked, just a missunderstanding I know what HSD stands for! HD = Hailfire droid ect..? Rebels fighting droids? What timeline are you in? Well it was damn funny anyway...
Siegfried Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 I'm not sure if this is world wide, but General Grievous is half price (AUD 64.99) at S@H.
Svelte Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Woo! That's a bargain. Must... resist... urge... to... order.... Looks like it shows up in other European countries as well.
TheDarkness Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 GG on sale, and to think I am stuck waiting for my new credit card to arrive! It better get here quickly
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