CM4Sci Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Brickset had this up on their news today: ... well, at least, it seems to love some VIPs who've been sent this red-chrome minifig and a Valentine's card. mmaldony emailed the picture and said "I received a Valentine's Day card in the mail today from LEGO with an Exclusive LEGO VIP Key Chain - #853303, item #4644591. The card says it is a thank you for being a valued LEGO VIP. It was sent from LEGO UK in Derby to my Austrian address." Anyone else received one? Looks like a new color! (Chrome Red?) -Sci Edited February 4, 2013 by CM4S Quote
Spider-Man Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 Looks nice! I hope they start appearing all around the world in the coming week and a half! Quote
LukeClarenceVan Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Nifty! And actually, chrome red has been used before in some LEGO pens, though I've never seen this much of it used. ;) Quote
Sid Sidious Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Seems similar to one of the invites to their VIP Black Friday sales, where only 25 per store were given out to the 25 biggest spenders. Unless you have very deep pockets, I doubt you'll find one in the mail. Quote
Maxim I Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 It is indeed a nice gift for the VIP's who spend a lot of money Too bad I will probably not be one of them Quote
Brickington Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Nice! Maybe this is the start of a whole bunch of new stuff! Quote
TheLegoDr Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 It makes you wonder how much the big spenders actually have to spend to be in the top 25 (or whatever the limit is for this particular gift). I know I spent a fortune at S@H and at the retail store, but I never receive anything, so there must be some really big spenders out there. The keychain looks nice, but I'd end up selling it anyway since I would have no use for it. Quote
Spider-Man Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 There was an update on Brickset saying that TLG is sending them to VIPs in Europe and North America, so I doubt that means ALL VIPs but it certainly gives more hope to people outside of the UK. Quote
mostlytechnic Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Ooooh, hope they are doing it in the US... I've been the #1 VIP at my store for 2 years straight and I'd love that keychain! (oh, and TheLegoDr, for reference, I spend probably $5k a year there) Quote
kibosh Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 It makes you wonder how much the big spenders actually have to spend to be in the top 25 (or whatever the limit is for this particular gift). I know I spent a fortune at S@H and at the retail store, but I never receive anything, so there must be some really big spenders out there. How close are you to a LEGO store? Those Brick Friday invites have a lot to do with geography as well as spending. If you're the top purchaser, but you live 100 miles away, I don't think you'll get an invite. Quote
Faefrost Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I just got mine in the mail today. Woohoo! (US so the states are getting them.) nothing I see about it categorizes it as something for big spenders. It just says a VIP gift and comes with promotional materials talking about the Palace Theater release and March VIP sales (free shipping first half, double VIP second and gift with purchase at some point.) I love the shiny red fig and the printed logo tile. Quote
zane_houston Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Well my roommate just got one in the mail and I didn't. I know for a fact I spend a ton more on LEGO than him at our local store, however, he purchased all the ninja turtles when they came out so maybe they only look at very recent activity. Quote
Esurient Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 I do hope I receive one in the mail soon... Quote
CM4Sci Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 Hmm. Haven't received one yet. -Sci Quote
into the blue Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Anyone else get a nice surprise in the post this morning? Quote
into the blue Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I received a chrome red blank minifig on a keychain. The blurb on the leaflet says, "Just for you! A special LEGO VIP Valentine's Day treat!" I'd attach a picture, but I'm having difficulty with that at the moment. Quote
PsyKater Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Be happy! This is being discussed here: Special VIP Minifig Keychain? And the news was on Brickset yesterday. Quote
into the blue Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Oop, apologies for the double thread. Quote
kibosh Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I just got mine in the mail today. Woohoo! (US so the states are getting them.) nothing I see about it categorizes it as something for big spenders. It just says a VIP gift and comes with promotional materials talking about the Palace Theater release and March VIP sales (free shipping first half, double VIP second and gift with purchase at some point.) Well my roommate just got one in the mail and I didn't. I know for a fact I spend a ton more on LEGO than him at our local store, however, he purchased all the ninja turtles when they came out so maybe they only look at very recent activity. Out of curiousity, how much have you, and your roommate, spent at LEGO stores or on the website in the last 12 months? Quote
Rick Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Oop, apologies for the double thread. ... and merged. Quote
Faefrost Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Out of curiousity, how much have you, and your roommate, spent at LEGO stores or on the website in the last 12 months? In the past year? Probably somewhere between $500 and $1000 usd. All 4 of the current Modulars. joust. MMV. Plus some smaller sets. Quote
zane_houston Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Out of curiousity, how much have you, and your roommate, spent at LEGO stores or on the website in the last 12 months? Umm my roommate probably spent no more than $400-500, I spent closer to $1000 Quote
into the blue Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I see a few are already on eBay. I'm curious to see what they go for as I'm not particularly interested in keeping mine. Quote
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