REVIEW: 7687 City Advent Calendar 2009

[Brick & Mortimer]

I think it would looks very nice with the upcoming Winter Toy Shop.

I agree. I bought the Winter Toy Shop as a X-mas gift to myself and persuaded my girlfriend to buy me the calendar to create a nice winter scene.

If only Christmas would come sooner

[Rick]

Then, did you look at the review's picture at all?

I finally gave in. I now know what's coming until the 24th This is my favorite advent calendar so far. In fact I like it so much, I've ordered a second copy from Amazon.de (it's on sale there now for under €10). But when I tried to find this thread I noticed it's not in the Trains and Town Review Index. You might want to fix that.

[WhiteFang]

I finally gave in. I now know what's coming until the 24th This is my favorite advent calendar so far. In fact I like it so much, I've ordered a second copy from Amazon.de (it's on sale there now for under €10).

Couldn't resist the temptation eh?

Glad to know that you have enjoyed this advent calendar very much. I am still considering whether to get a second set to help building up my town population. Since it's on sales on your side, it's defintely worthwhile getting another one.

But when I tried to find this thread I noticed it's not in the Trains and Town Review Index. You might want to fix that.

Thanks for pointing it out. I have update this inside our Trains & Town Reviews Index.

[Dennimator]

Great review!

Mine should arrive this week. I can't wait to get it!

EDIT:I was mistaken, sorry, go on, go on...

Edited December 18, 2009 by Dennimator

[Rick]

I have a question; as Chriz apparently got banned, will he still get his prize? Or will someone of the ones who didn´t win be randomly selected after day 24 to win his prize? I´m just curious.

Wrong Advent Calendar topic

... I thought you were going to claim he was the third member of your family that won

Edited December 18, 2009 by Rick

[Dfenz]

I rated it a 2. There is something unmagical about this year's set so far. I think each days offerings seem sparser than in previous years although this might just be my perception as I haven't compared the piece counts to previous sets. The pirate advent calendar which is being opened each day seems to be far superior.

I also think that this year's set is overpriced.

[Dennimator]

Wrong Advent Calendar topic

... I thought you were going to claim he was the third member of your family that won

Damn! You got me just before I edited..

[Rick]

Damn! You got me just before I edited..

Nothing goes unnoticed

[danim]

does anyone know how the lumberjack/chainsaw should be held by a minifig

[The Green Brick Giant]

does anyone know how the lumberjack/chainsaw should be held by a minifig

In his hand.

[Athos]

does anyone know how the lumberjack/chainsaw should be held by a minifig

However it looks good to you.

Steve

[Xenophilius Studz]

I've only gotten three Advent Calenders: 2005, 2008, and 2009. Out of all of them I liked 2009 the best. All Advent Calenders are awesome. 24 days of simple goodies to add to your city. But I like this year the most because it felt more holiday-themed than previous years. I mean we usually get fireman and police officers and criminals to rule our calender. But this year, we get a kid, toys, a Christmas Tree, Santa, ice skating, mailman to deliver presents, snowmen, and hot chocolate. I easily felt more of a "winter/holiday-vibe" to this year rather than previous years.

[Rick]

I've only gotten three Advent Calenders: 2005, 2008, and 2009. Out of all of them I liked 2009 the best. All Advent Calenders are awesome. 24 days of simple goodies to add to your city. But I like this year the most because it felt more holiday-themed than previous years. I mean we usually get fireman and police officers and criminals to rule our calender. But this year, we get a kid, toys, a Christmas Tree, Santa, ice skating, mailman to deliver presents, snowmen, and hot chocolate. I easily felt more of a "winter/holiday-vibe" to this year rather than previous years.

Exactly my thoughts. I also think this is the best one to date. Maybe not in piece selection, which most 'complaints' seem to be about, but the models certainly have a nice holiday atmosphere. Except maybe for the cop, but the traffic light is nice to have nonetheless.

[The Cobra]

I ended up owning one of these, which I wanted to resell but will actually keep. And I'll be placing extra 1x1 rounds as Xmas tree decorations.

I still think it's under par, but not that awful (plus, I got it for 25% off). It's probably the most Advent-focused (or, at least, winter-focused) amongst Lego minifigs calendar. "Funny" how this set has a printed checkered flag and the Ferrari set had a neutral flag plus stickers.

[legowill1]

It's a really Awsome set!

Better than 2008!

[Soundmanred]

It's a really Awsome set!

Better than 2008!

This is my first year getting a LEGO Advent set since my daughter is now old enough to start enjoying LEGOs and I'm very excited! The sets and minifigs aren't the best, but having a Santa will thrill her for sure.