Minifig_Matt

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    Where do individual minifigs come from?

    Unfortunately my local Target sells a few LEGO sets sans minifigures due to theft I presume. A few of the TMNT sets are discounted due to 'missing figures'. I also see empty CMF packs around various shops that i frequest also. Sad really, but there is value in them.
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    Aussie sales! Share the news of LOCAL sales!

    That's a shame, I had the same issue here in Sydney where I didn't get the 10% off (did it even receive the coupon in the mail or receive a message through their app). But, the customer service guy on the phone was real good, apologised for the mix up, cancelled my initial lay by then re did it with the discount so I'm happy. On a side note, got the Monster Fighters Ghost Train for $55 with the 20% off clearance price at Target today.
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    The ultra cool 325 Shell Service Station Set

    Heheh nice pic, my Dad used to smoke a pipe and I'm sure we built LEGO while he smoked it too.
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    The ultra cool 325 Shell Service Station Set

    Wow, I love how he gentleman in the bottom left hand corner is smoking a pipe whilst building. You won't see that in today's catalogues!
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    MOC: Horizon Express (Micro)

    This is a really nice MOC, I like the setting too with the tunnel and bridge. Well done
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    Unimpressed with Lego Inc

    Using the straight currency conversion argument, when the AUD depreciates to 0.60 to he USD or even to 0.47 where it was in the early 2000s we should expect a doubling of LEGO prices in Australia?
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    Vote for your favourite Category 9A entries

    Roman emperor entry (toutouille) 1pt Roller derby girl entry (moctown)1pt Mermaid entry (cecille) 1pt Well don moccers!
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    MOC/MOD - Council Truck

    A council is a local government division in Australia that is responsible for local issues such as garbage disposal, road and local park maintenance. MM
  9. Here are the stats on a sealed box i received a few days ago. 1. Location of figs in bo (graphical format)- http://www.flickr.com/photos/88813400@N07/8099032475/in/photostream 2. % chance of each fig (graphical format) http://www.flickr.com/photos/88813400@N07/8098926292/in/photostream/ Stats wise, the probabilities are exactly the same as yours however the locations of figs are different, but we knew that already. Three complete sets and some leftovers. Im pretty happy with the series overall. Ill probably keep 2 full sets and try to offload a few of the ones im not too keen on i.e Fairy, bat, footballer. -Matt
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    Problem with LEGO Replacement Parts

    I have not had any quality issues to complain about as I've only started collecting this year but if I did buy a set with broken or faulty parts I would simply take it back o the retailer if I bought in a store. With a receipt here in Australia, stores are legally obliged to refund/exchange/repair goods that are not fit for use or not as described. Im not sure of the consumer policies in other countries. I do however understand though that many people have issues when buying online. It also a bonus when the stores sell off their sets with missing/broken/stolen parts realy cheap! Also, from what I am hearing there are a number of qc issues with Lego which is a business management issue that could become a bigger problem if things aren't addressed. One of Lego's competitive advantages is their renowned quality, if this compromised then why by Lego over cheaper alternatives? Surely keeping an excess supply of Chinese made parts is possible at a reasonable cost. If after a reasonable time period the parts can be sold off in Lego stores or donated? -Minifig Matt
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    Strøget in Copenhagen

    Wow Lasse this looks really good. I love the neatness and attention to detail, especially how the building facades flow nicely between each other. Good to see the human side with the different Minifigs going about their days. The police officer trying to arrest the man swimming in the fountain is a nice touch. Is this based on the way Stroget looks in real life, if so can you post a pic of it so we can see? It looks like a beautiful city. I also checked out some o your other work! Very nice. -Matt
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    1:1 MOCs

    Wow they look really neat, congratulations in them displayed! These have given me a new set of possibilities for building. Do you have any otherbplansto build soon? -Matt
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    Minifigures Series 9 Guessing Game

    Here it goes again 1. School teacher (female?) 2. Ghengis khan 3. Politician 4. Santas Elf 5. Jockey 6. Zeus 7. SWAT/Riot squad 8. Bear 9. Builder/tradesman 10. Terracotta soldier 11. Musician (female?) 12. Groom 13. King/queen 14. Moai statue 15. Roller skater (female) 16. Tv reporter
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    Hello, another Aussie!

    Welcome to EB SamBo! I'm recently back into LEGO just this year and was really inspired at the Sydney Brick Show, just what will I conjur up for next year? Would love to see some pics of the Mini Hope you enjoy your time here -MM
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    Sydney Brick Show

    Just ot home from my first LEGO convention and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We loved the many displays, they were very inspirational. I even managed to score free LEGO after getting a trivia question right and getting drawn out for the brick build! The talk by Ryan was engaging, Id like to hear him talk about colours and quality control at LEGO! Congrats to the organisers, well done and I am already looking to having a display next year perhaps. Still can't believe tha the Star Wars set went for $1000 and the Hulk Minifig for $200+ at the auction. MM