TeufelHund Posted June 23, 2013 Myer service sucks compared to when I used to work there as a student (albeit almost 20 years ago). Back then we used to have 4 staff on duty in our section every Saturday, nowdays I regularly find desks with a little placard saying "please go to counter X for service in this area" and no one around for miles. I know retail margins are tight at the moment but it's getting ridculous. I had another glance at the Lego in my local Myer after my quick, targeted strike on Friday and the exclusive stock levels were down quite a bit, although they still seemed to have at least one or two copies of each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanTile Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Hey guys I have started a blog that i would like you guys to look at and help shape it. It is in My profile if your interested I have compiled a rundown of all our local Toy Sales that are and will be going on this week, just focusing on the exclusives to each store with a couple of special mentions with prices to good to pass up on. Edited June 23, 2013 by TanTile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Another Brick In The Wall Posted June 23, 2013 does anybody have a Zavvi 10% off code they're not intending to use? Target at Warringah Mall have all of the toy sale stock out, I counted 20+ R2D2 !!! they also had 50+ Monster hunters ghost train out, currently at $69.88 but I am sure it will be further reduced.. It is the most Toy sale stock I have seen put out there in the past 5 years. Did they have any Arkham Asylum sets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Anyone know if there is anywhere local (either in Perth or selling online locally without big shipping charges on a small item) that sells the LEGO minifig key-rings? Not the stupid ones with the torch, the ones that are actual minifigs. I used to have a Cop keyring which broke and I want to get a new one :) (not necessarily a cop though, just something non-licensed) I could search Bricklink but there are so many key-rings and so many Aussie stores that its hard to find who has one (and who has one for sale without charging big $ for it) Edited June 24, 2013 by jonwil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 24, 2013 Anyone know if there is anywhere local (either in Perth or selling online locally without big shipping charges on a small item) that sells the LEGO minifig key-rings? Not the stupid ones with the torch, the ones that are actual minifigs. I used to have a Cop keyring which broke and I want to get a new one :) (not necessarily a cop though, just something non-licensed) I could search Bricklink but there are so many key-rings and so many Aussie stores that its hard to find who has one (and who has one for sale without charging big $ for it) Contact Toy Corner in Adelaide, they have stacks of minifig keyrings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Civic Bossman Posted June 24, 2013 I just asked K-Mart Maddington WA about the Haunted House and they said never seen or heard of it. So the rang Belmont and Cannington and they said the same. Plus I have been casing out the Armadale store and it hasn't shown up there. I'm getting quite frustrated now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanTile Posted June 24, 2013 I just asked K-Mart Maddington WA about the Haunted House and they said never seen or heard of it. So the rang Belmont and Cannington and they said the same. Plus I have been casing out the Armadale store and it hasn't shown up there. I'm getting quite frustrated now! Why not just order it online? Its up on their Site http://www.kmart.com.au/product/lego-monsters-haunted-house/122874 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted June 24, 2013 The K-Mart availability tracker lists it as "available" at Carousel, best option is to actually GO to carousel K-Mart and if its not on the shelf, talk to someone in the toy section who can go back into the stockroom and look for it. Thats what I did at Morley to get mine (asked about it and someone in the toy section went into the back room and found one) Other stores in the area list as "maybe available but call to make sure first" (which is code for "dont waste the effort" in my experience) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrlegoman Posted June 24, 2013 I spent this weekend visiting 5 kmarts in the Northside Brisbane area looking for a Haunted House, had no luck. On lunch today I thought I should check the Toowong Kmart and tadaa! There was 2 sitting on the shelf. I put one on laybuy so if anyone is looking for one there is one left at Toowong Kmart! Why not just order it online? Its up on their Site http://www.kmart.com...ed-house/122874 I tried to do that but it said item no longer available, please check to see if it is available in stores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanTile Posted June 24, 2013 Huh! I didnt think to click on add to cart... just assumed it was available.. you know what they.. my bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrlegoman Posted June 24, 2013 Hey, does anyone know where I can buy a copy of the Palace Theatre modular? I have checked my local David Jones and Myers who usually stock modulars and they don't seem to know anything about this one........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrettBrick Posted June 24, 2013 But the palace cinema from s@h for $199.95 it has free shipping. That's your best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkness Posted June 24, 2013 They had a spot for them at my local K-Mart, but none on the shelves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) If it follows on from last years Town Hall, David Jones will probably get the Palace Cinema later in the year. Also, Big W in Riverton seems to have all its toy sale stock out now except the Death Star. They also have stock of the LOTR Orc Forge if anyone wants one of those. Edited June 24, 2013 by jonwil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 24, 2013 Hey, does anyone know where I can buy a copy of the Palace Theatre modular? I have checked my local David Jones and Myers who usually stock modulars and they don't seem to know anything about this one........ Try Galaxy Toys in Adelaide, I saw one on their shelves a week and half ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted June 24, 2013 I wish Perth had cool small retailers like Adelaide does :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie BJ Posted June 24, 2013 Okay guys and gals I pose a question, what would you buy with a $250 Lego budget? I'm totally torn between what to buy this silly season. You guys keep saying how good HH is but that's all my budget and I think I want some variety, though I will mostly buy city or creator sets I bought 1 x HE from Myer online the other day and a few little things from DJ's just so I didn't miss out on them, but we are hitting the BIG smoke this Friday (due to all the toy sales being on) and I'm taking my cash to get some bargains. My son has a $100 budget too so it's going to be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 24, 2013 I wish Perth had cool small retailers like Adelaide does :( They do send orders to Western Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pennas2000 Posted June 24, 2013 Does anyone know what time the target sales starts online? Is it 9pm like Big W's or is it 12.01 a.m on Wednesday morning. I remember last year I woke at 6 a.m and it was on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kryne Posted June 25, 2013 Kmart Munno Para has 2 Haunted Houses left on the shelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kye33 Posted June 25, 2013 Target sale online started today at 12pm! Has the LR train in the catalogue for $119 but online it's $111! Not sure if its a mistake but its a few more $$ saved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks for the advice you guys, my partner called Myer and had to debate quite a bit with the woman on the phone, who told him he'd need to come up there with the voucher (we're in Northern NSW and a trip up to the Gold Coast just to fix someone else's mistake is out of the question) and he had to demand that she change the price for him now, and she finally caved. Talk about stubborn! Why do staff from these stores try so hard to protect their corporate overlords income from poor customers trying to get a small discount? It's not like they personally lose anything! I was also very lucky today, my local K-Mart had two Haunted Houses on the shelf, so I finally got to put one on layby! I feel like I can finally settle now that I have locked one down, I loved the Monster Fighters line and couldn't miss out on the Haunted House. I was wondering if anyone knew about a few of Target's policies. I have noticed that some people have been able to get Target to match prices from Myer's 20%+10%-off toy sale prices, getting sets cheaper now than they would if they waited for Target's sale. I was wondering what the magic password is to actually get them to match a price from another store? Also, if I bought something before their sale at full price, is there any way they will give me a partial refund for the difference in the original and sale price, or should I just return the item and re-purchase it at the sale price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lokipei Posted June 25, 2013 Have a Arkham Asylum on layby now from Target. They are charging $5 layby fee rather than usual $2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeufelHund Posted June 25, 2013 Dropped in at my local Big W today - they had a gazillion Town Squares and Creator Houses out and a scattering of Orc Forges and Jedi Interceptors. No sign of any Death Stars or LOTOR Boardgames though. I picked up the Batman movie on Blu Ray with the Kent minifig for c$20. No sign of the DVD version although I'm assuming they're holding that back for the sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shnake Posted June 25, 2013 does anybody have a Zavvi 10% off code they're not intending to use? Did they have any Arkham Asylum sets? No, they had no Arkham's out, I checked again today and still none.. Must be saving them for the sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
