Edmond Dantes

Isn't the door a round 6x6? Edit: Orange flowers too?!

4.5 years later...

In addition to your many excellent points, the number of Lego parts has been drastically reduced in the last 8 years. This article is fairly old, but underscores the vast reduction that took place in 2005: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1234465/When-Lego-lost-head--toy-story-got-happy-ending.html (Besides staff, Lego reduced by half the number of Lego components. While once there were nearly 7,000, they're now down to around 3,000.) I've seen quite a few articles like this over the past few years.

The smudges on Merry are quite evident - but less so on the Ringwraith. Frodo really isn't anything to worry about (maybe a millimeter offset) and Aragorn is just flat out bizarre. That could actually be worth something if it's a rare enough misprint.

Not to mention the excessively horrible grammar / spelling.

No, the stairs are correct (ascending clockwise ( http://medieval.stormthecastle.com/essays/secrets-of-medieval-castles.htm )) according to conventional theory (ironically for just the reason you state - you must be confusing yourself). However, according to this paper, there are many examples of counter clockwise stairs in castles: http://www.castlestudiesgroup.org.uk/CSGJournal2011-12X5stairs.pdf Enjoy!

4x MISB 10039-1: Black Falcon's Fortress I paid $80 apiece.

I count 34

Actually, if the NILTC model isn't hinged, the design techniques are completely different.

madoka purchased a second house just to store his Lego...that's even more unbelievable.

Chuckie - you and I have done business before. I can buy the sets you want from S@H and ship them to you. I'd just charge you my cost (so, S@H price, plus my sales tax (7.375 %), plus shipping to you, plus paypal 3% (unless you send payment via gift, then no 3%)). At least I'd get VIP points + a mini sopwith camel out of it - and help you out. Let me know if you're interested.

Looks very similar to this:

NVM - wrong info.

Ok, I just have to ask - What's the difference if Lego keeps everything under wraps and releases late as opposed to leaking early and releasing on time, if Singapore receives sets well after other countries? My point being - can't you still plan ahead? lol

I usually just get emailed (ie, I sell the figs, but don't list the accessories, but people will email me requesting the accessories). So, I would email the seller. S/He might give you a deal.

It's often cheaper to find the corresponding set: http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=109796

You both have your math wrong. There have been four releases per year, not two, not three - four! One every three months.

His post was sarcastic, making fun of those claiming to know what's in Series 8 and yet releasing no other info - hence the generalizations to make his point. Quite obviously a snarky, yet effective (evidently) post. In other words, yes, the post was meant to sound just like the previous 7 Series - that was the entire point.

There is a chess set that has just been released. It's up at S@H. http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Kingdoms-Chess-Set-853373

Err, sorry, meant one in hand and one on the anvil (not the forge). I don't see one clearly in the forge...although I do see a Light bley something...

Since you're new and can't send or receive PMs: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=52683&st=0

I see the two complete sets of armor, but where is this third sword (one in hand, one on the forge...)?

7104 Desert Skiff - Used, but complete with box and instructions 7106 Droid Escape - Used, but complete with box and instructions 7110 Landspeeder - Used, but complete with box and instructions 7121 Naboo Swamp - Used, but complete with box and instructions 7127 Imperial AT-ST - Used, but complete with box and instructions 7155 Trade Federation AAT - Used, but complete with box and instructions 7191 X-wing Fighter - UCS - Used, but complete with box and instructions 4476 Jabba's Prize - MISB 7128 Speeder Bikes - MISB 7139 Ewok Attack - MISB 7200 Final Duel I - MISB 7201 Final Duel II - MISB 7203 Jedi Defense I - MISB 7204 Jedi Defense II - MISB 7101 Lightsaber Duel - Used, missing one piece, but with box and instructions 7126 Battle Droid Carrier - Used, missing three pieces, but with box and instructions 7128 Speeder Bikes - Used, missing one piece, but with box and instructions All for $335 last week via Craigslist. One adult seller. Score!

Knight (with armor): http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=106455 Just armor: http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=106456&colorID=11 http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=93491&colorID=11 Shield: http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?itemID=106458&colorID=86

Yes, same with me - this is typical for S@H orders. The type of set doesn't usually come into play - as long as you hit the price point, you're usually fine.