ToaBulk98 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 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. Quote
Dorek Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 It automatically adds it to your cart, at least in the US store. Quote
Bfahome Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 They also put a big ol' banner on the main shop page, which would be strange if it wasn't available online. Quote
MakutaDreadscythe Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 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!) Quote
Dorek Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 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. Quote
Phoenix_Flare Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by Phoenix_Flare Quote
Aanchir Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 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). Quote
Dorek Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 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. Quote
Gatanui Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Got Stormer, Frost Beast and Dragon Bolt today (plus two black brains). A Dragon Bolt review will be online soon. -Gata Quote
dviddy Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 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. Quote
Dorek Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 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. Quote
Kalhiki Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Well that's a bummer. I guess I'll ask first, buy second. I want to be sure I get my Black Brain. Kalhiki Quote
ZORK64 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 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. Quote
Kalhiki Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 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 Quote
Meiko Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 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. Quote
xxlrocka Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 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! Quote
MakutaDreadscythe Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 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? Quote
Nike2032 Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by Nike2032 Quote
MakutaDreadscythe Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by MakutaDreadscythe Quote
Nike2032 Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by Nike2032 Quote
Dorek Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 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! Quote
xxlrocka Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 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! Quote
MakutaDreadscythe Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 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.) Quote
Rocketbilly Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) 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, 2013 by Rocketbilly Quote
ToaJaller78 Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) I Still don't have it. I an getting Evo soon. At this point, everybody has it. I NEED it. Edited July 21, 2013 by ToaJaller78 Quote
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