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If I recall correctly, in the some of the prelim box art a whip like this as well as a whip that appeared to be able to stay in a bent position were used. The uses of those parts would've been much greater than the uses of the coiled whip given. I'm not going to be able to answer all of your questions, but I'll try to go back through the thread and find some questions to answer.

Thanks! I have to say that the truck is my favourite too. In case anybody is wondering, the station isn't quite finished. Well, it is, but I'm not yet happy with parts of it.

Unfortunately, I can't make instructions for it. I may take deconstructed shots of it, at some point.

Obviously you delete the other one... I figured he was right, I just didn't want to have to take the fall for it if it were wrong. Oh, wow! Thanks for the information. That was the Euro price that was listed in the airport; the price I paid. I'm guessing they just converted it. A very good point. It reminds me of Eilif's thread. Although in this set, we keep new molds and colours.

Oooh! Double front-paged! Just like Muji... That's a good point. Everything else is the same though

I'm not sure what exactly happened with the pictures - they won't show up anymore. The pictures are still available on my flickr set, which is linked to under the "Resources" heading. I was fortunate enough to be travelling through Copenhagen Airport last week on my way to Italy, and as luck would have it, the Lego store there had all five of the new Prince of Persia sets! I decided to get 7570 Ostrich Race for two reasons. One, it fit into my carry-on, and two it was the most reasonably priced set. On to the review! Set Info Set Number: 7570 Set Name: Ostrich Race Theme: Prince of Persia Sub-Theme: The Sands of Time Year Released: 2010 Parts: 160 (according to Peeron) Minifigs: 3 Price: €23,60 $19.99 (USD), $26.99 (CAD) Resources LEGO.com PoP Homepage Bricklink.com Brickset.com Flickr Gallery Peeron.com The Box Front The box was a pain to photograph. Much of the white on the box is actually there. The Lego and Disney logos are nicely placed; neither taking much away from the other. The name of the movie is prominently displayed, and a nice matching background is used. Back The back shows all of the play features included in the set, as has become the norm. You can see the fun gate feature (More on that later), and an example of the double-sided heads. A simple but relevant background is used. Sides The top shows the minifigs included. The bottom includes the regular text like where the parts were produced, etc. The final side which isn't pictured includes copyright info for Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer. The Good Stuff Contents Four bags, not numbered, and an instruction booklet. Parts All the bags open and all of the parts laid out. Who gives a damn about LEGO's recommended sorting method . Special Parts There're some nice new parts there! Interesting but not pictured alone: Dark tan 6x8 Plate (x2): Only available in three other sets Reddish brown bar 6l with stop ring (x3): Only available in two other sets Reddish brown tile modified 1x2 with grill (x6): Only available in seven other sets Pearl gold 1x4 fence short (x1): Only available in two other sets Dark tan 1x2 slope (x4): Only available in three other sets Dark tan 1x2 tile (x1): Only available in two other sets Interesting and pictured Four 2x2 jumper plates in dark tan! Dark tan droid arms. Old style. Seven of them. Yes, seven of them. New whip piece. I believe this is the piece that was originally going to be used in the IJ sets, and caused much uproar. Now it's available, so don't you (Yes, you!) frown. Two 1x2 bricks in dark orange. Wait a second, who told you that? Oh yeah, it was Svelte! Well he sure was wrong, because it's a brand spankin' new colour! I'm calling it dark nougat, but you can call it Dark Svelte-Was-Wrong, if you'd like Did I forget something here? Right the new Ostriches! The set comes with two of them. They come assembled, but the head can be taken off. The head is a slightly more malleable plastic, but I like it nonetheless. The printing is spot-on, and the slight groove for the beak is perfect. The heads can easily be taken off, and can also be twisted around in the neck. The neck is the size of a TLG bar, so anything with a bar at the end will fit in. Minifigs Front From left to right; Sheik Amar, Ostrich Rider, Dastan. All three have new torsos and heads, Dastan has new printed legs and a new hairpiece, Sheik Amar's turban makes it's debut in dark tan and the Ostrich Rider's bandana has only been in 11 other sets. Dastan's torso is eagerly awaited bare muscle torso, which'll finally be available in a less expensive set. Front, Other Heads Dastan and Sheik Amar both have double-sided heads, with a scared look. I haven't seen the movie yet, so I don't know the reason. Back Sheik Amar and the Ostrich Rider have back printing, too. Sheik's has a nice patchwork look, and the Ostrich Rider's is simple but nice. Katana Holder-Migigy Front I'm sure many of you've been interested in the new Katana holder thing. I have to say, I'm impressed with how it looks. It'd be perfect for a ninja, if you aren't using the headwrap. Back It looks good from the back, too. Front, No Swords Without the swords, it's barely noticeable. It just looks like some sort of necklace. Back, No Swords I have to admit, it looks rather awkward here, but it's definitely bearable. Front, Alone It still looks fine, especially with the Katanas, which Sir Dano says are new. Back, Alone Here you can clearly see the inside of it. It looks similar to the outside. The Build Weapon Stand Beginning Basic design. It's starting to take shape. Done! Quite simple, but it does it's job. The small plant and flag are nice touches. Observation Deck Beginning Again, it's a simple starting point, working it's way from the back. Middle Now the front and ceiling are built up, using basic parts. I could've used those 1x1x5 light bley bricks last week... Done! This one also have the plant and flag included, but it has a scorpion and snake, too. I haven't seen either of those animals in a while, so it's a nice treat. The pearl gold fence looks great topped off by the 1x6 tile. Starting Gate Beginning Do I even need to say it ? Simply designed using tiles, plates and bricks. Some of these parts are nice, though, like the dark tan plates and tiles, tan plate, and black and reddish brown tiles. Getting Closer Now the swivel bases have been added for each gate. Did I mention there're 12 reddish brown 1x4 tiles? Almost There That's where the dark nougat bricks go. You can now see the handle for the gates. Mechanism LEGO gives us a nice diagram to show us how the gate opening mechanism works. Close Up Here it is again on it's own. Done! The final starting gate looks nice, but I've found one issue with it; when you put the ostriches on the 2x2 jumpers, they come in contact with a wall. Other than that, it looks and works great. Extra Pieces Three extra pieces, a 1x1 black tile, dark bley cheese slope and a dark tan droid arm. Instructions Overview The first page in the second last page of the instructions shows an overview of the set. I like the calmness LEGO portrays in this picture compared to the action on the box. Preview The second page in the second last page of the instructions shows all five of the Prince of Persia sets. Parts List The now standard parts list at the back of the instructions, laid out by colour. On the other side, there's an ad for LEGO club, with minifigs all over it. What I'm wondering is why there's an Exo-Force minifig there . I also figure here's as good of a place to mention it - all the of each colour is one shade. The reddish brown tile, for example, are identical. Overall I have to say, the set as a whole looks amazing! With three components, three minifigs and four animals, how could not be? It'll keep children entertained for hours. Rating Scoring Minifigs: 10/10 - A great assortment of colours, and loads upon loads of new and useful parts and prints. I don't like giving tens out, either. Parts: 9/10 - Not quite as amazing as what we got in terms of minifigs, but still great. New parts, new colours. Price: 7/10 - The price is on the higher side, but that's to be expected with a quality product, still 160 parts seems a little low for $19.99 (USD). Playability: 7/10 - It's a very amusing set, with many things to do. The functional gate is an amazing idea and works great. Design: 8/0 - Like I said, the gate works wonderfully and the structures look good. I can't comment on movie accuracy yet, so we'll have to see about that. Overall: 41/50

The reason the other parts/minifigs/sets aren't up yet is because of the acceptance process by Bricklink. I've submitted four items, and there are many other ones that still need to be accepted. No one can list an item for sale until it is accepted.

I've heard that they actually come from Poland now, but I could be wrong.

Thanks. The compartments are based off of Ralph's. I don't have any other pictures - yet . I'm going to try to get some more up in a few days, and then again in a month or two. One of the sides is actually finished. I don't have an interior, but there isn't really much room for it. The technical parts take up a lot of room, especially for the roof and remote control garage doors. From the get-go I figured there'd be a lot of people opposed to the added height, but I really wanted to get the stripes there, and I think the height is now more correct. Thanks Bluebard and prateek, too

Thanks! Here are some more pics: And a picture of me knocking on their door, to finish it off:

Sorry about my absence. I'm on vacation right now, but was supposed to have internet. Obviously, I didn't, but I do now.

I can confirm that the LEGO store in Coppenhagen Airport has all five sets in stock currently. I'll try to have a review of Ostrich Race up shortly.

I assume we have the same as the pattern on the other side; after all someone was able to mirror it. The thing that's bugging me are the statues. There must be a reason why the centre one is a younger man and is wearing armour, and the two side ones are older men. For the life of me, though, I can't figure it out. Let's focus on the tiles now.

Thanks again, guys! Here's what it looks like as of tonight: I sure have a lot more to do in one day...

I agree it'd be nice for us to get, but I see an issue. How we do we guarantee that the person is actually in Beta?

The semi-transparent dark blue part sticking out the top.

You crazy three-eyed people...

*I'd like to gently take the letter out of the compartment, and read it aloud to everyone else.*

Yes, I've seen them firsthand.

Wait.... You aren't one?

It depends on from where, and the specific seller. I charge $3.50 from Canada, but others charge more, and some charge less. Again, contact the seller first to be certain.

Why does the view count matter so much? If you're happy with what you've done, that should be enough.

Thanks, everyone! I've got some more pictures; a mobile generator, Stihl rotary saw and a group shot with the chainsaw. The mobile generator is heavily inspired by Noddy's.

Did the statue just move? I say we choose someone to open the treasure chests, one at a time. Speaking of which, what the Hell is a ship doing in this temple!?

Some sellers will put something below the description, like, "Condition - 1." Check their splash page for more details. They'll also usually have notes on the item if it is in very bad condition. Other than that, the New and Used terms are the only way of knowing. Ask the seller if you're unsure. How so? Almost all sellers accept PayPal. Check out this topic for more.