mania3 Posted November 15, 2008 I got mine a week ago and I'm begining to regret not having a better camera for posting a review of it. I know a lot of people seemed to be let down by certain aspects of it they noticed in photographs, but as I put it together, I have to say I was absolutely transported back to my childhood and some of the ships from the original Pirate line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalandi Posted November 15, 2008 Cool, i'm very grateful sombody here could sneak this awesome ship!! This is the only set besides the shipwreck set of which we haven't seen proper pictures yet, so i'm looking forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trexxen Posted November 15, 2008 Now if only someone will give us a review of it... Will do! =D I'm getting it soon as my mom gets back from TRU, and I'll be sure to give a review! ~Trexxen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Magma Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) OMFG your damn lucky! I'll have to wait till May 2009.. Edited November 15, 2008 by General Magma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewRight Posted November 15, 2008 I would love to see a review of this set. It looks fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daxflame680 Posted November 15, 2008 Not sure where you live, but around me, TRU is always the place that gets next year's stuff first (compared with Target, Wal Mart, etc.) Prices can be bad (I saw Star Wars battle packs for $14.99 -- a 50% markup from S@H prices), but I found the Indiana Jones and Exo Force stuff there first. Huh. I've always known people to complain about Toys R Us being behind and stuff. But I guess I live in the middle of nowhere.(Michigan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UsernameMDM Posted November 15, 2008 No Pirates at TRU or Target in Beaumont, TX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainBrickBeard Posted November 15, 2008 No Pirates at TRU in either Frisco or Allen, Texas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty tbone Posted November 16, 2008 I found some of the new pirate sets at one of the three TRUs I stopped at here in Pennsylvania. I picked up 6240 Kraken Attack ($9.99), 6241 Loot Island ($19.99) and 6253 Shipwreck Island ($39.99). They also had both the pirate impulse sets, but TRU had them at $4.99, so I passed. No Cannon Battle, but I'm feeling pretty lucky overall. Buying Lego pirate sets at retail for the first time in 10 years was groin-grabbingly trancendent. For the first time since my dark ages, I didn't analyze the price-per-piece ratio before buying. I just grabbed the new sets and floated to the checkout. Off topic: A lot of people didn't get the memo about the economy. Everywhere I went today was crowded with shoppers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moose Posted November 16, 2008 to go along with salty tbone, i too, did not check the price per piece ratio until i had already paid for it. I found shipwreck hideout in toys r us after scanning the price of Cargo Train Deluxe. i accidentally saw a box that was tipped over and lifted it up. much to my surprise i saw a new lego pirates set staring me in the face. i immediately grabbed it and held on for dear life. i put the train back, looked to see if there were any more pirates sets, and when i discovered there werent after about 10-15 minutes, i headed for the register. when i left there was one shipwreck hideout on the shelf, begging to be bought. oh and this was in nj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Still Raindrop Posted November 16, 2008 Card--I live only about an hour south of you, so I'll have to check out my local TRU and see if they're there yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mania3 Posted November 16, 2008 Welcome to the community, thanks for letting us know about your find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhaas06 Posted November 16, 2008 Buying Lego pirate sets at retail for the first time in 10 years was groin-grabbingly trancendent. Very true I visited Toys R Us today, and walking away with 2009 sets was magical! In addition to new pirates, the town and creator sets are popping up too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego_kid Posted November 16, 2008 Today I went to a lego store in Valley Fair, and ask a worker there, and she said they will be putting them out around early Dec, 2008, so it is before the Xmas time. ^_^. I think it is 90% trustful info, so i post here to let everyone know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Posted November 16, 2008 HEY GUYS! Look what I found! TRU 15% off coupon, valid today through the 20th! http://blogs.toysrus.com/deals/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Cavinano Posted November 16, 2008 I want to ask why the offical website haven't create the web page for Lego Pirates. And how come the products are faster than the web site to launch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted November 16, 2008 I would hazzard a guess that LEGO want the sets to be in the shops before they start selling online so they can make more of a profit from the shops buying in bulk with satisfaction that they'll sell plenty of the sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalandi Posted November 16, 2008 When will you have got the pictures up? I can't wait anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewRight Posted November 16, 2008 If only I had known before I went and bought most of the impulses in the store. Good luck on good deals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Posted November 16, 2008 Think about it: Making stores the only option at first means higher figures for those stores. This is intentional, because LEGO wants stores to say "These sell well. Let's get more." The point is to help keep Lego selling in stores. There may also be some sort of agreement between TLC and its sellers, to benefit the sellers by not competing directly with them for X period of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pirate Shack Posted November 16, 2008 Now available online! 4 sets from Toys R Us .com: http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kw...254197&sr=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerdFighter Posted November 17, 2008 Are there any sightings in Texas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Posted November 17, 2008 Found some at Toys R Us in Lithonia, GA...they had Cannon Battle, Loot Island and Shipwreck Hideout. Bought a Hideout and a Cannon Battle (left the other cannon battle for some lucky kid who will hopefully grow up to be an AFOL). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhaas06 Posted November 17, 2008 HEY GUYS! Look what I found!TRU 15% off coupon, valid today through the 20th! http://blogs.toysrus.com/deals/ Cool, thanks! I'm frustrated, not only were the two biggest pirate sets not in store, but now they aren't included online either! I wonder how long it will be until Toys R Us makes them available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth_Legois Posted November 17, 2008 Nice photography as always Nadroj, thanks for sharing and enjoy your early purchases lucky Damn Americans getting everything early! From my knowledge there is a LEGO production facility in China, so you should get the sets before I do in Australia. We're almost always late mate, nothing new there So far Im definitely getting Soldier Impulse - Truckload of 'em! Soldiers Fort - Looks pretty cool Pirate Ship which name escapes me - Maybe not sure If I will get it...But I will have to, What is the use of buying Pirate sets and not a ship?! Krakken Attackin' - I like the raft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
