Laygo Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Hi guys just a quick note to let the South Aussie members know that we have relocated our shop from 1239 to 1243 South Rd St Marys, the new store is much bigger and better. Regards Steve Laygo
Whup Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Hi guys just a quick note to let the South Aussie members know that we have relocated our shop from 1239 to 1243 South Rd St Marys, the new store is much bigger and better. Regards Steve Laygo I haven't even visited the St Mary's store yet, and you're already upgrading? Also, we went by the local Kmart on Saturday and picked up the 3368 (City Space rocket launch) for $69 on special. My 18mo daughter pointed at it and said 'wow' which was enough for me to justify the purchase to my wife. We picked up the only one there (Noarlunga Kmart in Adelaide), so I'm not sure how widespread they will be. Apart from plenty of ninja sets, the Lego was section was looking a bit sparse.
lightningtiger Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Hi guys just a quick note to let the South Aussie members know that we have relocated our shop from 1239 to 1243 South Rd St Marys, the new store is much bigger and better. Regards Steve Laygo I might have to pop in there shortly eh ? City 2012 sets are this month ! He needs the space for his birthday parties !
Artanis I Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Okay, so I'm hoping to get a Kingdoms Joust at worst case less than $200... which rules out S@H. Where else (besides ordering overseas) am I able to get one from? It would be great if a list of all exclusives and where they're available in Australia existed. (Please do not be DJ or TRU, I can't get to one, although judging by the fact I've never seen an MMV I must assume that I'm going to be disappointed. )
Belchher Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 MMV was Target ( i think, might have been kmart ), but they only got it in when it was initially released if I remember rightly. I was under the impression Joust was a TLG exclusive which means resellers and S&H are the only places to get it from, store exclusives show up as "Hard to find" on S&H unless I'm sadly mistaken.
TeufelHund Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 The Lego Club Australia magazine normally comes with a little flyer that tells you which sets are exclusive to which Australian retailers - but sadly the December issue didn't list the Joust. It may well come to some of the Australian online resellers who tend to sell at or around RRP (eg Shopforme/Just Bricks/Bricks2the World etc). Other than that it's Ebay or Bricklink, or wait and see if S@H does any sales where postage is free (like they did for the May the 4th promotion last year). I ordered mine from S@H despite the screwy price and postage because it's supposed to be my Xmas present and I can't wait!
peterab Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 According to the Lego Australia staff at last years Melbourne Toy Fair; sets that are Lego Store 'exclusives' overseas become store 'exclusives' in Australia because we don't have a Lego store (yet ;-). Lego Australia has to negotiate to get a limited number of them and then set up a store exclusive, and that tends to take time so we don't always get them immediately upon release. Going by past form the joust set might be available at retail here but I wouldn't be surprised if it takes a while. MMV was a target exclusive and pretty much sold out in Melbourne on the first day.
lightningtiger Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Right now 2012 is here and up and sort of running too..... Myer should get their stocks next week. Kmart - racers sets are appearing (15 bucks) BigW - racers and smaller creator sets - jet or blue sports car (approx 15), fire truck (under 10)...oh, yeah little for the 4 year old's police build set (under 15). Perhaps city sets might be at BigW first, many told me today that they are waiting on another truck load in the next few days.
Belchher Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I don't suppose you've spotted the new Mini Crawler Crane technic set anywhere yet? The only shops close to me are K-Mart and Target which I'll check today, I don't really feel like a 20min drive just to be disappointed, and I'm too lazy to phone
lightningtiger Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I don't suppose you've spotted the new Mini Crawler Crane technic set anywhere yet? The only shops close to me are K-Mart and Target which I'll check today, I don't really feel like a 20min drive just to be disappointed, and I'm too lazy to phone Nope, no technic, city or Ninjago anywhere at the present time. I might send emails to Kmart and Target....I'll just ask when particular sets are mean't to hit their store shelves.
Belchher Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Ah well, I'm not in a great rush anyway. For those in QLD, I looked in K-Mart and Target at Helensvale today, nothing in target ( the shelves still looked like a bomb went off from the xmas/boxing day carnage ), K-Mart had the racers and a couple of the smaller creator sets ( the motorbike 7291 and I think it was the jet 6912 ). As I'm sure my fellow Queenslanders know, however, we seem to get most stock a week or 2 later than the southern states.
lightningtiger Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Ah well, I'm not in a great rush anyway. For those in QLD, I looked in K-Mart and Target at Helensvale today, nothing in target ( the shelves still looked like a bomb went off from the xmas/boxing day carnage ), K-Mart had the racers and a couple of the smaller creator sets ( the motorbike 7291 and I think it was the jet 6912 ). As I'm sure my fellow Queenslanders know, however, we seem to get most stock a week or 2 later than the southern states. Oh, I doubt that...we in South Oz is usually the last on the list, that comes from living in the biggest country town in the smegging world ! I suppose we all have to wait till everything starts appearing in the shops.....since you are in QLD then find your nearest MrToys and ask them about what you want 'Belchher'.
Delta 38 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) I saw the Shuttle Expedition for a reasonable $99 at K-Mart the other day. I didn't check if it was 10213 or 10231. I'll pick one up tomorrow morning, though I think the price would be the same either way. Edit: Yay, found it at the third K-Mart I went to. It's 10231. Edited January 5, 2012 by Delta 38
Notorious Guf Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 2012 City Sets have turned up at Toys R Unts. All at full RRP of course. 4209 - Fire Plane 4427 - Fire ATV 4431 - Ambulance 4432 - Garbage Truck 4434 - Tipper Truck 4437 - Police Pursuit At Big W they had all the new Racers Sets, I think it may have been mentioned before Sorry it's not a sale, but I'm sure a lot of you are interested to know anyway.
Evil Stu Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Target in Canberra City had 2012 kits in today - Ninjago, City Fire theme, and several of the $29 vehicles - Ambulance, Motorbike Transport, Dump Truck, Garbage Truck, Camper and one other which escapes me presently... Also had some of the 'bricks and more' type kits, but regrettably not the cute little safari set...
Hewman Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Target in Canberra City had 2012 kits in today - Ninjago, City Fire theme, and several of the $29 vehicles - Ambulance, Motorbike Transport, Dump Truck, Garbage Truck, Camper and one other which escapes me presently... Also had some of the 'bricks and more' type kits, but regrettably not the cute little safari set... By cute little safari set, I assume you mean 4637. That's a store exclusive (according to the latest catalogue anyway), my guess is Toyworld and/ or independents as last year's castle creator type set like that was a Toyworld exclusive. Does anyone know if 1. Myer's one day sale tomorrow includes toys at all and 2. Have they re-stocked since Christmas?
Notorious Guf Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 By cute little safari set, I assume you mean 4637. That's a store exclusive (according to the latest catalogue anyway), my guess is Toyworld and/ or independents as last year's castle creator type set like that was a Toyworld exclusive. Does anyone know if 1. Myer's one day sale tomorrow includes toys at all and 2. Have they re-stocked since Christmas? Not sure about the sale but it was bare today, so doubt it's been restocked yet. Maybe tonight or Monday if everyone is receiving stock around the same time.
lightningtiger Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Does anyone know if 1. Myer's one day sale tomorrow includes toys at all and 2. Have they re-stocked since Christmas? Sorry, dude but only the Racers and creator vehicle packs have arrived at TTP, dam ! Hey, which state are you in Notorious Guf, because I've been checking Gepps Cross and TTP TRU's for the last three days and zip ?
Notorious Guf Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Sorry, dude but only the Racers and creator vehicle packs have arrived at TTP, dam ! Hey, which state are you in Notorious Guf, because I've been checking Gepps Cross and TTP TRU's for the last three days and zip ? NSW, we have the LEGO distribution Centre here, so it's kind of no surprise if we receive stuff first (although it's doesn't always work out that way). Maybe check over the Weekend or Tuesday.
Brickmamba Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 By cute little safari set, I assume you mean 4637. That's a store exclusive (according to the latest catalogue anyway), my guess is Toyworld and/ or independents as last year's castle creator type set like that was a Toyworld exclusive. Does anyone know if 1. Myer's one day sale tomorrow includes toys at all and 2. Have they re-stocked since Christmas? What Myer sale is this?
lightningtiger Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 What Myer sale is this? Connected with their stocktake sale at the moment, one day special event thing again.
Notorious Guf Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 There doesn't appear to be any Discount on Toys for this sale, however you never know when you get into the store. There certainly isn't anything in their Print advertising for this sale!
lightningtiger Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 There doesn't appear to be any Discount on Toys for this sale, however you never know when you get into the store. There certainly isn't anything in their Print advertising for this sale! Checked the paper this morning, Myer hates kids it appears.....not even clothes for children in the sale....just like Harris Scarfe's....almost nothing in the stores for children....'Oh, those creatures we perfer them in the coal mines' !
lorax Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Checked the paper this morning, Myer hates kids it appears.....not even clothes for children in the sale....just like Harris Scarfe's....almost nothing in the stores for children....'Oh, those creatures we perfer them in the coal mines' ! They did have 30% off pink highlighted clearance items. I picked up lots of shorts and shirts for my daughter (at $6 to $8 each). I also got some clearance ninjago figures ($9), still too dear for what they are, I just wanted more of the hats
jamonlego Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 as reported on brickset, series 6 minifigures were in Big W today - just 1 box - garden city, brisbane
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