Darth Legolas Posted May 14, 2010 Right now there are about 10 sets that aren't yet out, though members still own them and review them. I know that in France, Amazon carries a whole bunch of summer sets, but where did daoudbazaar get the Portal of Atlantis, and what did he mean when he said that the set was available "since" December 2010? There are also tons of non-French members who've gotten their hands on "future" sets. Where did the picture of the public transport box come from? CLearly somebody owns it. Please help! -Darth Legolas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EspEth12 Posted May 14, 2010 I would like to know where the atlantis sets where found too. And what 10 sets are you talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirandir Posted May 14, 2010 Im thinking that the marketing appartment at LEGO is going for some kind of viral or something like that. They let people get sets in advance so they can review them and create a little buzz... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Front Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) I quite often have sets in advance, but are certainly not allowed to talk about them But to original question, some distributors put out sets quite early, and they may be put out in stores quickly. Edited May 14, 2010 by Front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricecracker Posted May 14, 2010 Denmark, China, Czech Republic, Mexico and Hungary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Legolas Posted May 14, 2010 I would like to know where the atlantis sets where found too. And what 10 sets are you talking about? I don't have any specific examples, but I'm just counting an average number of times I've been befuddled recently... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK Posted May 14, 2010 Perhaps some people bought sets from Amazon France then resold them to other countries? That and what Ricecracker mentioned with sets leaking out of factories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted May 14, 2010 Some major retail chains are give special short term exclusive rights to some product to introduce a new line or something like and test the waters so to speak. Also with what's happen in France with these sets popping up early, we are talking about these new sets, etc., we are doing Lego's PR work for them eh ? I'm a conformist! everyone ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EspEth12 Posted May 14, 2010 hey I've got news, all of the new summer line sets are out @ TRU in North America. Yes! Unfortuanetly ( bad spelling I know) I cannot insert the link. Maybe someone else can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoman Posted May 14, 2010 Thing have a way of getting around. Because at time I'm not sure how often lego does this - but they give people sets TO review online and give people tasters. Also, they want reviews from customers, before they release a final product to see if any minor changes should be made. I know thats happend a couple of times, But I'd say retailers dis-honouring release dates, and leaked products from not-as-controled factorys are the main ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
