vmln8r Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Thats an interesting theory you have. It would definitely cause the lower prices but it would be strange that they just bought battle packs over. Yes, that seems sensible. Although I would have thought Lego NZ would have some "non-importation" clause for the retailers to prevent this. Thanks for the news Callum, I will head to TW on the day to find out about 10210. Also the new Kmart catalogue is out. SW and Army Men battlepacks $18 and "RC" is $28.
RileyC Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Yes, that seems sensible. Although I would have thought Lego NZ would have some "non-importation" clause for the retailers to prevent this.Thanks for the news Callum, I will head to TW on the day to find out about 10210. Also the new Kmart catalogue is out. SW and Army Men battlepacks $18 and "RC" is $28. Sweet the toy story sets are really cheap and those are the ones I wanted to get as well! Its disappointing that there is no other SW sets on sale though
vmln8r Posted January 13, 2010 Posted January 13, 2010 Sweet the toy story sets are really cheap and those are the ones I wanted to get as well! Its disappointing that there is no other SW sets on sale though Went to Kmart yesterday. SW battle packs are $22, Army men $18, Freeco speeder $50 (I think), RC $28 & Woody's Round Up $109. They also had the ARC thing with Kit Fisto (can't remember the price). There were also what I think were the 2010 Fire sets. Didn't get anything as it looked overpriced and I am saving for 10210. The Army Men set looked tempting though.
AoNZ Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 Went to Kmart yesterday. SW battle packs are $22, Army men $18, Freeco speeder $50 (I think), RC $28 & Woody's Round Up $109. They also had the ARC thing with Kit Fisto (can't remember the price). There were also what I think were the 2010 Fire sets.Didn't get anything as it looked overpriced and I am saving for 10210. The Army Men set looked tempting though. Well I went to K-Mart today and they had heaps of Battle Packs at $18 and the Army Men as well at $18. ARC and Freeco were $140 and $50.
RileyC Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 Today I brought, the arc 170, freeco speeder, the battle packs. And a surprise set was Luke's landspeeder! I have built the rebel battle pack and luke's landspeeder and they are amazing! Finding luke's landspeeder was a surprise because I was asuming I was going to find the tri fighter. Im guessing it was just a mix up. Oh well no skin off my nose
Fumoffu Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Today I brought, the arc 170, freeco speeder, the battle packs. And a surprise set was Luke's landspeeder! I have built the rebel battle pack and luke's landspeeder and they are amazing! Finding luke's landspeeder was a surprise because I was asuming I was going to find the tri fighter. Im guessing it was just a mix up. Oh well no skin off my nose Where did you get Luke's landspeeder? I got the BPs today. I really like the White speeder bike ... actually prefer the white colour scheme to the Endor brown. Edited January 14, 2010 by Fumoffu
RileyC Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 Where did you get Luke's landspeeder? I got the BPs today. I really like the White speeder bike ... actually prefer the white colour scheme to the Endor brown. Farmers
RileyC Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 How much was it?Any sale on? It was $49 and there was no sales. I feel it is well worth the money
RileyC Posted January 14, 2010 Posted January 14, 2010 I'm still waiting on my city sets though I would go and have a look in farmers. They did have a lot of stock on the shelves when I went there early in the morning but I wasnt looking out for other 2010 sets so I dont know if they are there.
Fumoffu Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 I think Farmers is doing a 10% off sale this weekend. I better go check out my local Farmers to see whether I can pickup Luke's Landspeeder. Thanks for the headsup Roncanator.
RileyC Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 I think Farmers is doing a 10% off sale this weekend. I better go check out my local Farmers to see whether I can pickup Luke's Landspeeder. Thanks for the headsup Roncanator. I think you are talking about the red dot sale. It was on when I bought my sets and I didnt get a discount.
Grrr Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Picked up 3177, 3179 and 3180 at Farmers today, and definately recieved the 10% discount. Interestingly, retailers other than KMart and Farmers still don't have 2010 sets.
RileyC Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Picked up 3177, 3179 and 3180 at Farmers today, and definately recieved the 10% discount.Interestingly, retailers other than KMart and Farmers still don't have 2010 sets. Damn thats annoying I didnt wait for the discount. Oh well I am happy to pay full price for the sets.
Grrr Posted January 15, 2010 Posted January 15, 2010 Damn thats annoying I didnt wait for the discount. Oh well I am happy to pay full price for the sets. 10% isn't that much in the grand scheme of things anyway.
RileyC Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 10% isn't that much in the grand scheme of things anyway. Yea I guess you are right. Has anyone seen the Tri Fighter around?
Grrr Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Yea I guess you are right. Has anyone seen the Tri Fighter around? Haven't seen it in any of the Hamilton outlets.
David Thomsen Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 I found quite a few at the Warehouse on Tory Street in Wellington. This after the staff at Toyworld and Moore Wilsons both informed me that nothing would be available until mid february. Goons. Nowhere else in central Wellington seems to have anything yet. I might hit Lyall Bay Warehouse in a couple of days.
Grrr Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 I found quite a few at the Warehouse on Tory Street in Wellington. This after the staff at Toyworld and Moore Wilsons both informed me that nothing would be available until mid february. Goons.Nowhere else in central Wellington seems to have anything yet. I might hit Lyall Bay Warehouse in a couple of days. Interesting. Toy World in Hamilton doens't have 2010 stock either, but Toy World in Sylvia Park emailed me to say that they do. Something weird is going on with the supply chain.
RileyC Posted January 16, 2010 Posted January 16, 2010 Its interesting that there is some stock in some stores and then none in others. Im really wanting to find the Tri fighter because then I dont have to worry about looking around for sets until september
Legoman Posted January 17, 2010 Author Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Hey guys! Wow - lots to catch up on eh? Man, about 2 weeks ago my account got really screwed up, and I was rejected from EB since - wasn't able to do anything related to the site. But luckily, thats fixed now. I also just got back from holiday yesterday too. I had a great holiday - picked up the Effiel tower at TW Richmond. They had it for $400, then 20% off, then I was able to get it $20 off because the box was damaged, so I got it for $300 . It's a beautiful set - but huge. As in, almost too big. I have nowhere to put it It's so big. I might put up some pics later.... man. Great set - amazing set. Very rewarding build. I seriously reccomend it if there's still any around. I didn't, however, see any 2010 sets - but not that i really looked, I was on holiday . It's nice to hear some new sets are around. I haven't been able to go out yet, but sounds like most of them are. I'll hopefully go out tomorrow. $18 is great for BP's, a real steal - I'll try pick up a few of each tomorrow. I can't wait for Lukes speeder, it looks great, but I'm going to wait it out a bit. $50 seems steep for it, and seeing as farmers often has good sales, I'll wait till it's 30% off (gotta love farmers sales ) Not sure about the others yet - I might pick up the ARC and swamp speeder in due corse, but we'll see. Great to be back! Edited January 17, 2010 by legoman
Legoman Posted January 17, 2010 Author Posted January 17, 2010 Sorry for the double post, but I just thought I'd point this out for Evilelmo This (not sure how long you're over there for, but could be cool)
RileyC Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 Hey guys!Wow - lots to catch up on eh? Man, about 2 weeks ago my account got really screwed up, and I was rejected from EB since - wasn't able to do anything related to the site. But luckily, thats fixed now. I also just got back from holiday yesterday too. I had a great holiday - picked up the Effiel tower at TW Richmond. They had it for $400, then 20% off, then I was able to get it $20 off because the box was damaged, so I got it for $300 . It's a beautiful set - but huge. As in, almost too big. I have nowhere to put it It's so big. I might put up some pics later.... man. Great set - amazing set. Very rewarding build. I seriously reccomend it if there's still any around. I didn't, however, see any 2010 sets - but not that i really looked, I was on holiday . It's nice to hear some new sets are around. I haven't been able to go out yet, but sounds like most of them are. I'll hopefully go out tomorrow. $18 is great for BP's, a real steal - I'll try pick up a few of each tomorrow. I can't wait for Lukes speeder, it looks great, but I'm going to wait it out a bit. $50 seems steep for it, and seeing as farmers often has good sales, I'll wait till it's 30% off (gotta love farmers sales ) Not sure about the others yet - I might pick up the ARC and swamp speeder in due corse, but we'll see. Great to be back! Thats good news about your account being fixed. I thought you were being promoted to a fellow because your group said validating. I would highly suggest getting the ARC. Its really big and its a great set. I dont think $50 is steep for the landspeeder because of the amount of minifigs and the landspeeder is really interesting.
Legoman Posted January 18, 2010 Author Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Thats good news about your account being fixed. I thought you were being promoted to a fellow because your group said validating. I would highly suggest getting the ARC. Its really big and its a great set. I dont think $50 is steep for the landspeeder because of the amount of minifigs and the landspeeder is really interesting. Cheers - It was lucky Kim could fix it for me! Re the landspeeder: I already have all those figs (minus the black paldon), and the previous two landspeeders But I probably will pick it up I saw it today at farmers, But Decided to leave it - only 10% off BTW, I just picked up 6 BP's. I'm surprised how much I like the new ATAT pilot - very nice! Although I'm a bit annoyed about the varying uniforms of the Hoth Rebels, they're good too. A bargain at $18ea Edited January 18, 2010 by legoman
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