prateek Posted December 10, 2010 I've been wondering for the past few weeks now. Where are the impulses for 2011? All the new lines only have small $4.99 USD/$6.99 CAD sets, instead of the $3.99 USD/$4.99 CAD impulses. Has Lego replaced them with these slightly bigger sets? Or is Lego doing a really good job at hiding them until 2011 actually begins? Discuss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK Posted December 10, 2010 They'll probably come in the second half of 2011. I really doubt Lego has managed to keep them a secret with all of the retailer catalogues floating around, and all. It is strange though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted December 10, 2010 I think these 'bigger impulse' sets might have replaced the previous smaller ones. I see no sense why they would release two impulse sets with only slight difference in size. Anyway these new bigger impulse sets ain't that bad at all, the $1 increase justifies the additional parts included in the sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escortmad79 Posted December 10, 2010 I think these 'bigger impulse' sets might have replaced the previous smaller ones. I see no sense why they would release two impulse sets with only slight difference in size. Anyway these new bigger impulse sets ain't that bad at all, the $1 increase justifies the additional parts included in the sets. They've run both sizes in the past: The traveller/farmer/wizard/chef etc together with small car for example. There is room for both on the market Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrant Posted December 10, 2010 Do we usuallly know about the impulses this far in advance? I honestly don't recall from years past if we do or not. I'm reasonably certain the bagged sets haven't been in retailer books in the past. As for the $5 sets, I am hopeful it means we will sets like this again for the Castle/Kingdoms line in the second half of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoman Posted December 11, 2010 It's my guess that the Collectable Minifigs have somewhat taken the place of Impuse sets, after all, the idea behind it is relitively the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vexorian Posted December 12, 2010 They probably reduce the sales on impulse sets as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted December 12, 2010 It's my guess that the Collectable Minifigs have somewhat taken the place of Impuse sets, after all, the idea behind it is relitively the same This seems like a very plausable answer, although I hope it's not true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VenVoi Posted December 14, 2010 Does my memory deceive me, or do the year's small impulse sets not come out until the summer/fall waves anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meyerc13 Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Does my memory deceive me, or do the year's small impulse sets not come out until the summer/fall waves anyway? No, I picked up the Traveller (7567) a year ago this week at Toys R Us, and posted the first review on Brickset that night (which 5/10 people don't like). Edited December 14, 2010 by meyerc13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoman Posted December 14, 2010 Well with 3 sets of collectble figures lined up for next year, wouldn't more Impulses be extravegant? I mean, who needs more than 48 Different single figures in a year? It may happen, But I'd say it's unlikely IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrant Posted December 14, 2010 Well with 3 sets of collectble figures lined up for next year, wouldn't more Impulses be extravegant? I mean, who needs more than 48 Different single figures in a year? It may happen, But I'd say it's unlikely IMO Well, I use some of the impulses for army building or to get some part or another that is in them in real numbers. So, for me, the more variety the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted December 22, 2010 Come to think of it, I think impulses have been replaced by those small polybag sets. They're the same price with similar contents, but only available in Target or TRU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrlegoninja Posted December 22, 2010 Come to think of it, I think impulses have been replaced by those small polybag sets. They're the same price with similar contents, but only available in Target or TRU The only impulse for 2010 that I know is #2516 Ninja outpost. And there is also the 6-7 dollar ninja set too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted December 22, 2010 Come to think of it, I think impulses have been replaced by those small polybag sets. They're the same price with similar contents, but only available in Target or TRU S@H and LLC have started carrying some of them, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legocityfan Posted December 24, 2010 Looking at the back of 7498's instructions, I think the new Moon Buggy loks like an Impulse but, it might just be my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted December 24, 2010 Looking at the back of 7498's instructions, I think the new Moon Buggy loks like an Impulse but, it might just be my eyes. I would be really surprised if there wasn't a single City impulse in a whole year, so you're probably right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted December 24, 2010 But these sets (Ninja Outpost, Moon Buggy) are $4.99 USD/$6.99 CAD sets, which aren't impulses. In previous years, these sets coexisted with impulses, but not anymore. I'm not angry that the impulses have disappeared, but I am frustrated that the polybag sets aren't available everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites