Shroffy123 Posted September 13, 2014 Better pick them up soon before they get pulled until Oct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 104th Posted September 13, 2014 That is more than a month early, great find. Hopefully this means we can get some reviews in the next few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevkipo Posted September 13, 2014 Like Masked Builder said Let the hunt begin , Well for you Americans i have to wait till October 15th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) I ask the mods, let's say the sets do release and I do a review of one of the three smaller ones, am I allowed to post it here with pics? Edited September 13, 2014 by just2good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 104th Posted September 13, 2014 I don't see what's wrong with reviewing them if they are on store shelves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMC Posted September 13, 2014 If they are on the shelves Lego have bigger problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) They ARE on the shelves ($129.99), according to the guy who posted the picture. Edited September 13, 2014 by Robert8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevkipo Posted September 13, 2014 I ask the mods, let's say the sets do release and I do a review of one of the three smaller ones, am I allowed to post it here with pics? I don't see a problem with that? They are in a Toys'r'us, it think you can review them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathleech Posted September 13, 2014 TRU is surely breaking the street date release, like they always do. Honestly, how does TRU get away with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted September 13, 2014 The official release date is October 15th. Oh. Didn't realize that was confirmed, I never go to the LEGO site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZCerberus Posted September 13, 2014 If LEGO asks us to take them down however, we usually oblige. We have a good relationship with LEGO and we do our best to strike a balance between the two sides. TRU is a quandry. Sometimes they will be on the shelf, but when you try to have them rung up, they will show up as not valid due to the release date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 104th Posted September 13, 2014 TRU is a quandry. Sometimes they will be on the shelf, but when you try to have them rung up, they will show up as not valid due to the release date. I wasn't aware of that, it doesn't make sense why put it on the shelf if you don't want to sell it, rather keep it in storage until the release date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blakstone Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) My local TRU (north OKC) had only the Witch King set and I was able to buy it. I will build it after work. EDIT: I peeked in the box and Elrond has back printing. The bands from the front as well as the belt cover over to the back. You can see glimpses of silver armor underneath. Edited September 13, 2014 by Blakstone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoThomas Posted September 13, 2014 Why is u.s. always in favor??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevkipo Posted September 13, 2014 Why is u.s. always in favor??? I know right!? My local TRU (north OKC) had only the Witch King set and I was able to buy it. I will build it after work. EDIT: I peeked in the box and Elrond has back printing. The bands from the front as well as the belt cover over to the back. You can see glimpses of silver armor underneath. Nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph 104th Posted September 13, 2014 Why is u.s. always in favor??? Patience my friend, the rest of us will always be late. Blakstone, if it is not too much trouble, please ask the Moderators for permission to review it when you get the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blakstone Posted September 13, 2014 I believe Z's response to Just2Good was something like you can post it but if LEGO requests that it be pulled, Eurobricks will. That is understandable. So I plan on doing a review with photos tonight after work. We just don't know if it will stay or for how long. Either way, once I do it, the photos will live on Flickr. I usually don't work Saturdays, but I am supporting a software release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickBob Studpants Posted September 13, 2014 TRU must have some serious megablocks to release them this early; are they seriously breaking the embargo a month early?! Congrats to everyone who manage to get their hands on them though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floundie Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks Blakstone, looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuebmabow Posted September 13, 2014 My brother was just at my local TRU and claims to have seen all 4 sets there. I'm heading back there in 5 hours to pick up whichever ones they have. I know they have Laketown and BoFA, unsure about the others. I'll post reviews of all of them unless prohibited somewhere. Wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert8 Posted September 13, 2014 So I plan on doing a review with photos tonight after work. Bring it on! Great find, by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gareth Posted September 13, 2014 No luck at my local TRU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevkipo Posted September 13, 2014 My brother was just at my local TRU and claims to have seen all 4 sets there. I'm heading back there in 5 hours to pick up whichever ones they have. I know they have Laketown and BoFA, unsure about the others. I'll post reviews of all of them unless prohibited somewhere. Wish me luck! Amazing! pick up Lake-Town! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOLguy1970 Posted September 13, 2014 It seems like Toys R Us always releases the sets a couple of weeks ahead of the others, including Lego Store and Lego S@H. Some of the youtube reviewers get their sets from Toys R Us so they can do a review right away before most of us will get to one. Of course, they do pay a premium in the form of Toys R US inflated prices. This could be a legitimate agreement with Lego that they are allowed to do it. The very nature of the final four hobbit sets does not seem to spoil the actual film. Dain is the only character in the new sets we have yet to see, and a Lego version of him is not going to really give much away in the the way he will appear on film. If one has never read the book or is familiar with the way this story turns out, the sets really are not going to spoil much, especially what happens with Smaug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor_ocks Posted September 13, 2014 Do you guys who have found the sets mind posting what city and state you're in please? I'll be checking the TRU in Omaha, NE tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
