sok117 Posted July 14, 2012 Just did a quick run to Sherway Lego Store and I noticed they had the new Spider-man set which tempted me, but imo I knew I would regret it. They also had the new Star Wars sets except the one I wanted! The Desert Skiff Also a lot of interesting elements at the pick-a-brick, most notably PINK 1x4's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted July 14, 2012 Just did a quick run to Sherway Lego Store and I noticed they had the new Spider-man set which tempted me, but imo I knew I would regret it. They also had the new Star Wars sets except the one I wanted! The Desert Skiff Also a lot of interesting elements at the pick-a-brick, most notably PINK 1x4's! How much was the Spidey set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted July 16, 2012 How much was the Spidey set? 39.99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 17, 2012 I hope a bunch of you were able to make it out to Brickfete! If not here's a sampling of some of the awesome stuff on display: Brickfete 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZO6 Posted July 17, 2012 Wow! So many amazing creations! Thanks for sharing the pics, Si! BTW, love how you've got the little red wheelbarrow guy everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 17, 2012 Wow! So many amazing creations! Thanks for sharing the pics, Si! BTW, love how you've got the little red wheelbarrow guy everywhere. It was pretty incredible... You should definitely try to come out next year! Huh? Wheelbarrow guy? Everywhere? Are you accusing me/others of placing that ridiculously cute fig on every single display just to take a picture? That would have like taken two hours to go and find interesting places for that fig. That's a lot of effort for such little payoff. Seriously, don't you think I have better things to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) I missed Brickfete! But to be fair, I had no way to get across the whole of Toronto. It looked like a pretty nice time. I saw some footage on CP24 though Edited July 17, 2012 by prateek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pluto7443 Posted July 17, 2012 I missed Brickfete! But to be fair, I had no way to get across the whole of Toronto. It looked like a pretty nice time. I saw some footage on CP24 though Yeah, I noticed their van there. You have no excuse for not coming though, I came from Kitchener! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) Yeah, I noticed their van there. You have no excuse for not coming though, I came from Kitchener! Well I don't have a vehicle If I had a car I would be willing to come from Ottawa! Edited July 17, 2012 by prateek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted July 17, 2012 Well I don't have a vehicle If I had a car I would be willing to come from Ottawa! TTC? I was there on Sunday, but i didn't have time to stick around and go looking for people. Next year however I think I'll bring some MOCS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted July 17, 2012 Well I don't have a vehicle If I had a car I would be willing to come from Ottawa! There were folks from Ottawa at the event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 17, 2012 Well I don't have a vehicle Well next time let us know, and we'll try to figure a way to get you a ride. TTC? I was there on Sunday, but i didn't have time to stick around and go looking for people. Next year however I think I'll bring some MOCS! DUDE you came and didn't even say HI to me? we were Grand Opening buddies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted July 17, 2012 DUDE you came and didn't even say HI to me? we were Grand Opening buddies I tried getting your attention for like a full 4 minutes, but you were behind a barricade chatting to someone dressed in a very colourful dress sort of thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted July 18, 2012 I tried getting your attention for like a full 4 minutes, but you were behind a barricade chatting to someone dressed in a very colourful dress sort of thing D'OH! I'm sorry, I think that was during one of my breaks ... Next time throw some LEGO at me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sok117 Posted July 19, 2012 D'OH! I'm sorry, I think that was during one of my breaks ... Next time throw some LEGO at me Chill bro! We shall meet again, and I will bring Lego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted July 19, 2012 Did anyone get a picture or video of my little NXT robot in the Pit of Despair at Brickfete on Sunday? It was the one with its ultrasonic sensor sticking up from underneath the ping pong balls. And I totally forgot to take pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoDr Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks for the replies earlier. I did mean hot weather here in the USA, that's why my wife wanted to move up north because it should/could be a little cooler overall. I like the idea of free health care for sure. I assume that is only available for citizens, but what about people with work visas? Either way, I doubt we will be moving, but we definitely want to visit a few places. I've heard that Canada is nicer overall. I've always been told to go to Niagara Falls on the Canada side because it is beautiful and the American side is very touristy. Anyway, thanks for the replies. I don't want to pay more for Lego that's for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tedbeard Posted July 20, 2012 I've heard that Canada is nicer overall. I've always been told to go to Niagara Falls on the Canada side because it is beautiful and the American side is very touristy. Aww shucks. Thanks for that but you should know that the Canadian side of Niagra Falls is a touristy pit as well. "Museums" of all kinds (including what I understand is a rip-off "LEGO Museum") fill the Canadian side and while I have not been there in years I am sure you are just as overcharged for a hot dog as on your side. Now that said, if you want to come to Canada you are in for a treat. Quebec City is magnificent and for many it can feel a bit like visiting Europe. Out here on the We(s)t Coast you have spectacular coastlines and mountains. I always loved exploring Nova Scotia and the Maritimes are full of great sites to visit. Sorry to sound like a Canada Tourism commercial but I'm feeling particularly proud today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rook Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) I missed Brickfete! But to be fair, I had no way to get across the whole of Toronto. It looked like a pretty nice time. I saw some footage on CP24 though Really "no way" not like the multiple sources of public transit or posting "yo I need I ride". Next time Via to T.O. or 'Shawa and we'll get you the rest of the way. Edited July 20, 2012 by Rook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted July 20, 2012 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Stop making me feel guilty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toadtorrent Posted July 23, 2012 I hope a bunch of you were able to make it out to Brickfete! Thanks for sharing the pics. There was some great stuff there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
def Posted July 24, 2012 I'll be back in Canada for the month of August. The yen is pretty high on the Canadian dollar, so I'm hoping to get a few deals while I'm there. If you folks know of any deals in the Toronto region, let me know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legobrandon Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) I'll be back in Canada for the month of August. The yen is pretty high on the Canadian dollar, so I'm hoping to get a few deals while I'm there. If you folks know of any deals in the Toronto region, let me know Good luck with that. The deals here in Canada SUCK. Well, there might be some awesome deals sometimes, but that comes rarely. Edited July 25, 2012 by Legobrandon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
def Posted July 25, 2012 Good luck with that. The deals here in Canada SUCK. Well, there might be some awesome deals sometimes, but that comes rarely. If it gets to you, feel free to move south of the border I grew up in Canada, came of age there, so I'm pretty up on how the economy works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leo604 Posted July 25, 2012 If it gets to you, feel free to move south of the border I grew up in Canada, came of age there, so I'm pretty up on how the economy works Depending on where you live, you could always go for a trip to the northern US during the summer, buy tons of Lego sets there, and then come back. Customs would be a little confused, but overall nbd. That's what I plan to do when I visit NYC in August; we're catching the train from Buffalo, so there'll be some time for shopping there. Plus I'll probably get to check out the Lego Store in NYC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
