CopperMoon

That's the goal! If I'm finished with the initial release, upcoming ones will become much easier. The sets weren't that bad to get honestly. I was way over prepared and went to queue at 1 AM to my LEGO shop but the second person only arrived at 8:30. Getting them home by foot was really annoying though, I'm still sore and I have a nasty bruise on my knee from falling. I'm also worried about the pokémon mini center, I've been burnt by delivery people before. Thank you for the kind words ^^ I'll keep you all updated as I progress. Update: The package has been delivered! I'll get all the pieces out once I'm home from work.

I've bought all the currently available pokémon sets (minicenter coming tomorrow if everything goes well). The plan is to open all the bags at once 90s style, mix them together even between different sets, and build the sets one by one. Whenever a new lego Pokémon set releases, I have to add it to the pile and mix it with the remaining pieces. I will hopefully be starting this weekend.

Sounds like the archipelago sets will have to stay manual for now, then. Thanks for your quick reply.

Hi everyone! Here's some background: There is a website called "archipelago", that allows you to host randomizers for games. So, for example, you'd put in a pokémon game and a mario game, and while playing the pokémon game, you can find mario items that will then go to the mario game. Some people have made a lego version, where you can "receive" the lego bricks you need to build your set, and "send" other games items for pages of instruction. However, they're not perfect, and had to be done manually. I think I can fix this. However, to do so, I would need an API that, when given a set ID, gives the pieces needed for each step. AKA, step 1 needs a red stud and a brown 2x4, step 2 needs a black technic rod... (it could also just be the piece's ID, I don't mind). I am wondering if such a thing exists. Thank you for your attention.

I am so excited about the pokémon sets. I'm hoping to be able to get the badge and mini-center on friday and if I succeed, I think I will make an attempt at getting every pokémon set released by lego. This is like a dream come true for me. Do you all think there's going to be a lot of queueing for the Gift With Purchase? I saw in a reddit thread that some people were buying tents to camp outside the shops. I don't think I could stay all night infront of a shop myself, honestly. I will probably just wake up really early and go there 2 hours before the shop opens.