July 16, 201311 yr Are you sure the promo works on S@H? I emailed Customer Service about it and they claimed that it was only valid in stores.
July 16, 201311 yr They also put a big ol' banner on the main shop page, which would be strange if it wasn't available online.
July 16, 201311 yr I'm not sure what hurts more, the fact that I'm missing out on a decent promotion or the fact that the Americans are at least two months ahead of us. Oh well, break out the tea and biscuits. I can wait (I'm being delusional, someone help me please!)
July 16, 201311 yr Honestly, America NEVER gets these types of promotions because they don't believe in this kind of thing, so the fact that we're getting it at all is an achievement in and of itself.
July 17, 201311 yr Hey i've got a Theory about the Secret Mission Books and the episode: I noticed that the events in the books doesn't seem to come before the episode. In Collision Course, Page 72, Breez mentions a recent mission where the Heroes encountered Brain-like creatures of unkown origin. I believe that is the episode due to Rocka scanning The "Brains" and the words unkown appeard. But that's just my theory on the timeline of events. what do you think? Edited July 17, 201311 yr by Phoenix_Flare
July 17, 201311 yr Honestly, America NEVER gets these types of promotions because they don't believe in this kind of thing, so the fact that we're getting it at all is an achievement in and of itself. Depends what you mean by "these types of promotions". From a production/distribution standpoint this is not much different than any other gift-with-purchase containing exclusive elements, like the Kendo Jay Ninjago booster pack (with an exclusive spinner crown), Hulk minifigure, or chrome TC-14 minifigure from last year. It is the first of its kind in the Hero Factory theme, and isn't exactly comparable to the previous Hero Factory promotional accessory packs (which lacked exclusive elements).
July 17, 201311 yr I suppose never is an exaggeration, but America is oft short on these promotions (exclusive piece or not). LEGO never seems to show any particular brand store favoritism in America, so that might be a reason for it; nobody gets them, as opposed to figuring out the logistics of one particular store. It's like collector's editions for video games.
July 17, 201311 yr Got Stormer, Frost Beast and Dragon Bolt today (plus two black brains). A Dragon Bolt review will be online soon. -Gata
July 18, 201311 yr Honestly, America NEVER gets these types of promotions because they don't believe in this kind of thing, so the fact that we're getting it at all is an achievement in and of itself. I went to my local LEGO store yesterday, and they did NOT have the brain packs, they said that TLG is a week behind on shipments and most US stores will not have them until next week. This doesn't seem too different from the monthly $75 polybag that most US stores do, but it does seem like this hasn't been planned well.
July 18, 201311 yr Meh, can't be helped I guess. Gives me more hope that they'll have some in stock by the time I actually get around to visiting the store.
July 18, 201311 yr Well that's a bummer. I guess I'll ask first, buy second. I want to be sure I get my Black Brain. Kalhiki
July 18, 201311 yr It's a pity that it's so hard for folks in the US to get the polybag. On the other hand, we here in Europe (or at least, Germany) have to wait much longer for the release of video games (sometimes the games don't even make it to us), also, Hasbro is not too keen on Germany when it comes to Transformers.
July 19, 201311 yr Well. Went to the Lego Store today. Came back with Evo, Aquagon, and two Black Brains. Luckily they had them. And I decided to be smart and make two purchases to get to polybags. One I opened, and the other I left sealed. Kalhiki
July 19, 201311 yr It sucks the promotion will be over come August. The next time I'll likely be at a LEGO store will be the first week of August during BrickFair. Maybe if I'm lucky they'll have extras and be nice and continue to give them out. I doubt it though, sadly. Then again, they gave me a handful of extras of the LEGO Birthday Cake polybag, so it's possible.
July 20, 201311 yr MakutaDreadscythe has all of my approval! We shall continue to wait and drink tea and eat biscuits for that is the british way! Even if I think I've waited long enough for something like this, however. Come on, LEGO sets. Don't be afraid to come out early!
July 20, 201311 yr MakutaDreadscythe has all of my approval! We shall continue to wait and drink tea and eat biscuits for that is the british way! Even if I think I've waited long enough for something like this, however. Come on, LEGO sets. Don't be afraid to come out early! Two months and five days! Why?
July 20, 201311 yr MakutaDreadscythe has all of my approval! We shall continue to wait and drink tea and eat biscuits for that is the british way! Even if I think I've waited long enough for something like this, however. Come on, LEGO sets. Don't be afraid to come out early! http://www.tesco.com...equestid=764480 (scroll to the bottom) Need I say more? :D Although Stormer is missing and it's still ashame that they're not out in Lego stores - where are you my promotion! :( Edited July 20, 201311 yr by Nike2032
July 20, 201311 yr http://www.tesco.com...equestid=764480 (scroll to the bottom) Need I say more? :D Although Stormer is missing and it's still ashame that they're not out in Lego stores - where are you my promotion! :( Tesco have the new sets before the LEGO Shop...I didn't see that coming. Still, it's a start. EDIT: Smyths seems to have these in stock too. http://www.smythstoys.com/Search4/Shop_Product_Search.aspx?Profile=Sterling&query=hero+factory Edited July 20, 201311 yr by MakutaDreadscythe
July 20, 201311 yr Tesco have the new sets before the LEGO Shop...I didn't see that coming. Still, it's a start. EDIT: Smyths seems to have these in stock too. http://www.smythstoy...ry=hero factory No, Smyths will have them out on the 26th, if you check individual in-store availability it will say out of stock till that date. But it's only a 6 day wait, so it's pretty much in stock I guess. Edited July 20, 201311 yr by Nike2032
July 21, 201311 yr Ohay, new club update. Just a setup of the Dragon Bolt fight, but from the perspective of a certain news reporter. Sheds some more light on the dragon itself, which is nice (especially since I was just about to make a page for it on HS01 =P). Going to go to the LEGO store tomorrow, fingers crossed the black brain promotion is live!
July 21, 201311 yr I spoke up, Tesco has listened... Woo, so excited! For some time this year, Dragon Bolt shall fall into the hands of an unlikely creature... me!
July 21, 201311 yr Still, at least most of them are out soon, so then I can test my super-specific-Surge-only-zipline-back-pack-that-only-works-for-50cm. Oh, and pose Pyrox with his best friend the ski-free yeti (they're like flatmates. One cooks, the other substitutes as a freezer, it saves them quite a lot on the energy bills.)
July 21, 201311 yr Has anyone in the UK tried getting a brain polybag from UK S@H? the polybag gets added to your basket if you add any of the Brain Atttack sets but if you add any of the leftover Breakout Sets that are still in stock it doesn't get added, yet the terms and conditions state that it's with ANY Hero Factory purchase. Hmm. I really want another Stringer! Edited July 21, 201311 yr by Rocketbilly
July 21, 201311 yr I Still don't have it. I an getting Evo soon. At this point, everybody has it. I NEED it. Edited July 21, 201311 yr by ToaJaller78
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