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Post by The Doctor on Oct 29, 2010 21:51:43 GMT
Fiver from Sainsburys: green army men set. It is superb. Three soldiers and a medic. They come with a jeep, stretcher, mine detector, case, 2 walkie talkies, 2 binoculars and 2 rifles! Lots of play potential. Two of the dudes are currently carrying their injured comrade on the stretcher while their pal races over in the jeep!
It is recommended, especially at that price. It's branded with the TOY STORY logo.
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on Nov 1, 2010 22:14:57 GMT
Can't find the Egyptian, but there are two other Entertainers I can look in tomorrow.
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Post by Hero on Nov 11, 2010 17:25:24 GMT
KO Minifigures in simular packaging have hit my Entertainer. They are called 'Click Bricks'.
They are just the same as Lego Minifigures but for £1.
Anyone want me to scalp buy a few of these if interested?
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Post by Gav on Nov 12, 2010 18:18:40 GMT
Managed to pick up my first Minifig in Hamleys today - I only really wanted the Vampire, and I got him! Huzzah! Hooray for barcode scanners!
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Post by Hero on Nov 13, 2010 11:00:34 GMT
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Post by Hero on Nov 15, 2010 15:06:37 GMT
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Post by Stomski on Nov 15, 2010 17:52:18 GMT
Yup, Smiley and Cool Const(ruction Man), Bad Man, Sunglass Guy and I'm In Pain. Some pretty sweet names there!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 16, 2010 15:12:15 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Nov 16, 2010 15:24:38 GMT
Following on from Scotcon discussion, that Lego Death Star set looks amazing, but waaaaaay too expensive for what it is, I'd baulk at half that price.
Lego is expensive isn't it? Crikey.
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Post by Hero on Nov 16, 2010 15:45:30 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 16, 2010 18:21:02 GMT
Lego is expensive isn't it? Crikey. Yep. I don't buy much of it due to the mind-boggling expense of it, sadly. -Ralph |
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 17, 2010 17:05:40 GMT
It's the price you pay for Lego a) having the most expensive licenses (Star Wars, Batman- briefly) and b) being one of the few toy ranges still manufactured in Europe. Mega Bloks showed how much you can drop the price on building block kits if you have them made in China. Don't forget that China has massively undervalued its currency to drive exports, so if that ever gets redressed the knock-on effect on our toy shop shelves will be breathtaking and Lego won't look so luxurious next to everything else.
That said, I ain't payin' no 275 quid for no Death Star.
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 17, 2010 19:09:27 GMT
I understand why it's expensive. It's just the price-points are a barrier towards me buying that much of it, even though it is a great toy thing.
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on Nov 17, 2010 19:22:18 GMT
Aside from the licensing; putting Lego together can't be that expensive.
I'd love to buy some of the landscapes to dispay my TFs on and use for Decoupage material, but the price of say £11 for a couple of sheets of road is offputting alone, despite that they probably cost 10p or under to vacuum form.
I really want that Toy Story jeep... Down to £8 in my local Tescos. Mainly after some Army Dudes. I hope it goes down further.
I still want to know how Click Bricks are getting away with thier KO stuff and it being sold in the Entertainer.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 20, 2010 21:27:34 GMT
Alas there was no sign of the '3 for 2' promo in TRU Edinburger so some SW sets must wait for another day. Admiral Ackbar minifig and Lego City Advent Calender on the way from Ebayland.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Nov 20, 2010 21:48:39 GMT
Are there any lego sets that are decent but reasonably priced which might make nice Christmas presents, or are they all in the realm of £30 for a small set?  |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 20, 2010 22:00:59 GMT
Toy Story Army men, SW ESB Rebel and Empire trooper packs are all cool and are a tenner a pop.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 27, 2010 0:09:31 GMT
I now own two Lego Ackbars. One of whom will soon find his way to the DFIS.
Andy
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Post by Hero on Nov 27, 2010 7:26:00 GMT
Alas there was no sign of the '3 for 2' promo in TRU Edinburger so some SW sets must wait for another day. Admiral Ackbar minifig and Lego City Advent Calender on the way from Ebayland. -Ralph I want an Ackbar!  . Are you army buidling these things, Ralph? Which Lego Calendar is it? Daft question, but last years one (which I think is a bit better) is still being sold by dealers. ===KEN |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 27, 2010 9:18:07 GMT
I now own two Lego Ackbars. One of whom will soon find his way to the DFIS. Andy Woo Hoo ! Concentrate all fire on the lego super star destroyer! |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 27, 2010 11:06:00 GMT
I now have 5 Ackbars. One regular flavour, 4 keychain versions.
RE: Lego Calender. I shall have details if it ever bloomin' turns up!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 27, 2010 18:19:18 GMT
Admiral Ackbar is famous. Even Liz knows who he is!
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Post by Hero on Nov 27, 2010 18:40:32 GMT
I have an original Kenner Akbar doing the rounds somewhere.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 28, 2010 13:16:45 GMT
Ackbar is the man.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 28, 2010 14:50:15 GMT
I have an original Kenner Akbar doing the rounds somewhere. ===KEN I've an original, that I mailed away for, a POTF2 version and got a Vintage version on the way. I've also got the POTJ Mon Cal officer. Did you know that the POTF2 tri logo "large photo" version fo Akbar is one of the rarest Star Wars figures? www.rebelscum.com/euroackbar.aspThe rebelscum text is a lie. One large photo figure was easy to find,and that's the Luke Bespin that Argos had. |
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Post by Hero on Nov 28, 2010 20:50:29 GMT
Ackbar even has his own cereal! Perhaps an appreciation thread is in order. ===KEN |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 7, 2010 15:54:29 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 7, 2010 17:43:14 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 8, 2010 19:24:15 GMT
Sadly, I am unable to provide details of the Advent Calender as apparently Royal Mail delivered it to the sender rather than to me. Though the seller is not responding to requests asking for a refund. I'm not having much luck on Ebay of late.
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on Dec 8, 2010 20:05:11 GMT
How are these Lego KOs getting away with it all?
Shame about the Advent Calendar, Ralph. Hope your refund comes through.
I got an Ackbar keychain to go with my Boba Fett one.
Series 4 looks great! I must get the Mad Scientist and the Musketeer.
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. Are you army buidling these things, Ralph?