Fives Posted June 13, 2012 Should we be expecting the new Star Wars sets for August, or does anyone know if we could see them a bit earlier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZO6 Posted June 13, 2012 So I see people talking about Toys R Us jacking prices in the States, and it never really phased me because, besides everyone jacking prices here, TRU was always in line with everyone else. I thought it was a US phenomenon. But yeah, they've got the LOTR stuff now and, perhaps not inexplicably, it's all more expensive than LEGO store pricing [just the LOTR stuff, by the way]. Which sorta stinks. I liked not having to think about pricing because LEGO was like books [if you shop at a major store, it's always the same or cheaper than anywhere else]. So much for that! For the most part, Canadian TRU stores jack up the prices of significantly less sets than their US counterparts. Some themes seem to be relatively untouched by the phenomenon, while with other themes seemingly every set has been increased in price by a bit. Canadian TRUs have been raising prices on certain sets for nearly as long as I can remember, so it's not new to this year. The price jacking is pretty annoying, but up until the opening of the Lego stores (of which there are only a few in the entire country), TRU was the best source for finding Lego - so we had to bite the bullet and deal with the costs. Luckily they have sales pretty frequently. It'd be nice if we could ever get more than 20% off as a sale, but alas unlike the US such a deal is a rarity here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legomaniac83 Posted June 14, 2012 I was over in Buffalo the last 2 days, and I couldn't find any Lego deals. For example, 4434 Dump Truck is usally $24.99 here in Canada. At TRU in the US, it's also $24.99. WM over there did have them on for $19.99, however, but I can wait for a 25% off City sale to get it for that price here. TRU even had some clearance Lego, but it was so unimpressive I can't even remember which sets they were...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted June 14, 2012 Yeah, that's how it usually works out. It's not worth going to USA to get those relatively small sets. It only makes a difference if you buy a large set. Also, there are lower taxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogre Posted June 16, 2012 Obviously both series are available at the Toronto Stores now as this is a couple weeks later. I just picked up the last The Werewolf set. The PaB wall had some alright pieces...but they had a few grab bags which had some interesting mixes...and in the back, they had: #30239 Green Plant Leaves 6 x 5 Swordleaf with Clip #6079 - Fence 1 x 8 x 2 2/3 Tan and DBG Palisade 1x2 bricks Trans-clear cheese slopes Regular picket fences Dark tan 2 x 2 tiles I missed the 1x3x4 trans-clear panes, and the 2x6x6 windows, as well as the DBG 6x16 plates! The guy at the store said they have coming in some pink and purple parts...mostly trans...that will be interesting! I'm assuming you're talking about the Fairview store? There's also 2x2 red tiles, larger wheels and 'narrow' tires (need two tires per wheel with those...hopefully will have the proper size tires, soon), light grey click hinges (male and female sides) and a few other bits and bobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted June 17, 2012 Hey guys! Has anyone seen the new Batman Jet-ski polybagin stores yet? I could really use that new Batman Cowl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htbomb Posted June 17, 2012 Hey guys! Has anyone seen the new Batman Jet-ski polybagin stores yet? I could really use that new Batman Cowl! Bought mine end of April at TRU. Awesome set for only $4.99. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted June 18, 2012 Bought mine end of April at TRU. Awesome set for only $4.99. \ouch, that came out a while ago... Okay, I'll have to go and check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthNick Posted June 27, 2012 I'm assuming you're talking about the Fairview store? There's also 2x2 red tiles, larger wheels and 'narrow' tires (need two tires per wheel with those...hopefully will have the proper size tires, soon), light grey click hinges (male and female sides) and a few other bits and bobs. What kind of wheels and tires are we talking about here? Unfortunately Sherway has gotten none of the things mentioned here so far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pluto7443 Posted July 7, 2012 What kind of wheels and tires are we talking about here? Unfortunately Sherway has gotten none of the things mentioned here so far... I was at Sherway their opening day. The line was a good 150 ft long! Sherway's pick-a-brick seems to have just plates and normal bricks mostly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 11, 2012 So... Anyone going to Brickfete this weekend? Either as an attendee or on public day? I'll be there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricecracker Posted July 11, 2012 Anyone going to Brickfete this weekend? Either as an attendee or on public day? I'll be there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 11, 2012 I'll be there! Cool! We should hang out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted July 11, 2012 Cool! We should hang out! I'm going on the 15th with a friend I'll be sure to say hi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted July 12, 2012 Anyone going to Brickfete this weekend? Either as an attendee or on public day? I'll be there. Do we identify ourselves with Torolug badges? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toadtorrent Posted July 13, 2012 I was at Sherway their opening day. The line was a good 150 ft long! Sherway's pick-a-brick seems to have just plates and normal bricks mostly. Fairview is actually the better store. The PAB wall there only has the small slicks for wheels, but if you ask for the bigger wheels, they do have them. I can't remember if they were the 55981 - Wheel 30.4 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes, or the 30285 - Wheel 30.4 x 14 (Tread Small Hub). They also have the narrow tires that fit the wheels (you need 2 tires per wheel). Anyone going to Brickfete this weekend? Either as an attendee or on public day? Are you working the Sci-fi section again? If so...I will hunt you down or somebody there...as I have a technical technique question to ask you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 13, 2012 Are you working the Sci-fi section again? If so...I will hunt you down or somebody there...as I have a technical technique question to ask you. Yup. Though scifi is wayyyyyy bigger this year. But I will be most happy to work out your question with you - or find some one that can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toadtorrent Posted July 13, 2012 Yup. Though scifi is wayyyyyy bigger this year. But I will be most happy to work out your question with you - or find some one that can Awesome...look forward to it. I'll see you Sunday. Last year's Scifi was awesome...look forward to this year's! It's a really stupid question I have I think...but I'm stumped. I'm a Noob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted July 13, 2012 It's a really stupid question I have I think...but I'm stumped. I'm a Noob. There are no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid answers. And if I know Simon, he's full of them . Kidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toadtorrent Posted July 13, 2012 There are no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid answers. Funny this...but in the words of the great Dogbert which I just read again last night for a funny coincidence: If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask? Do they get smart just in time to ask questions? :laugh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 13, 2012 There are no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid answers. And if I know Simon, he's full of them . Kidding. I see my reputation precedes me And for the record it actually is really hard and requires a lot of thought to come up with stupid answers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) My wife always says "let's move to Canada." Mostly because of the hot weather, but also because of the other great things we hear about the north. My question, is Canada really as great as we think it is? I've always been a fan, but never been able to visit yet. I don't know how well my job will translate to that country, but it might be easier than I think. Edited July 19, 2012 by TheLegoDr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceroknight Posted July 13, 2012 My wife always says "let's move to Canada." Mostly because of the hot weather, but also because of the other great things we here about the north. My question, is Canada really as great as we think it is? I've always been a fan, but never been able to visit yet. I don't know how well my job will translate to that country, but it might be easier than I think. Hot Weather? You must mean back where you are, I just witnessed a thunderstorm last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purpleparadox Posted July 13, 2012 Hot Weather? You must mean back where you are, I just witnessed a thunderstorm last night. I agree. Usually it's definitely not hot here! Although today was a rare exception. 32° (Celsius) here in Manitoba! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted July 13, 2012 My wife always says "let's move to Canada." Mostly because of the hot weather, but also because of the other great things we here about the north. My question, is Canada really as great as we think it is? I've always been a fan, but never been able to visit yet. I don't know how well my job will translate to that country, but it might be easier than I think. Southern Ontario is basically the same as USA in terms of weather, but the people of Canada are generally nicer than Americans. And we have free healthcare! The only downside I can see is taxes and costlier Lego! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
