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Making things hard to get, is part of the marketing strategy! (Think of Apple and the iPhone 4 or iPad) And it usually proves to be very successful. I'm not sure if series 2 will be easer to get then series one. I have also heard that the Minifigure® series was not such a big hit at the New York toy show and that American retailers didn't order as strongly as European retailers. I'm sure that TLG decided to supply Europe with more stock for this reason and that it will only get better when series 3 is released. which i'm sure will not happen until sometime in the spring of next year! but we should hear or see pictures before the end of the year.....

For those who live in Hong Kong Toys R Us has a great offer http://www.toysrus.c...-0710/bonus.htm Hope they have them soon else where too!

Another nice picture of the set! Guess where it was standing?

Yep, try to fly over the pond every couple of years.

First page updated with price and info......

Oh left, when I was 18 in 82 moved to Toronto till 89, then Richmond B.C till 92... then east to Munich Eh, Happy Canada day to you too, but I got to work...... my next free day is in October

Fixed! I hope..... Oh, and I didn't buy any, already have 3 sealed boxes and one open and one sealed set....

Well,I just happened to be at my local Woolworth today and they usually have a sad selection of Lego.but as far as Minifigures are concerned.... Judge for your self!

Well as a Canadian growing up in Moncton N.B. I now live in Munich and work for an auto company here. I will join this group!

Well weil you people sort series 1 out, Brickjournal is reviewing series 2!

Amazon Japan now includes a picture with the set, and this doesn't look promising!?

To legoguy3181 Not sure what you are trying to convey in your post!? But when quoting please don't include the images. also if you want to see what has been released in 2010 you might head over to Brickset 2010 where you will get pictures of all the sets.

And here a HR image of the TRU Truck 7848 Picture links to HR version, Warning! 2881x1801 pxl. and just to compare! Enjoy! :classic:

Here is the rest of the HR pictures! Pictures link to HR versions, Warning 2881x1801 pxl. Enjoy! :classic:

Well actually i hear this is being considered, but I'm sure you also mean 8000 parts

Add HR picture to the first page. Enjoy! :classic:

Large High Res pictures of the 2 new city setsPictures link to HR versions 2881x1801 pxl. Small pics! Enjoy! :classic:

Pictures of the new Star Wars sets in High-res All pictures link to HR versions 2880x1801 pxl. Enjoy! :classic:

Je, I thought you have given up on them? Sure, I know that its very frustrating not getting what you wan't but why all the complaining then? But anyway wish you good luck getting the rest!

OK, Have some information on series 1 (8683) All production of series one was finished at the end of March, and there will not be another production run! All european Lego brand stores as well as S@H have sold out and will not be restocked! Some distributers might have some stock left but it's very little. All American stock has been delivered to its distributers and will not get resupplied! Some stores may get stock from there distributer, so check your stores. All production of series 2 (8684) was finish end of May. Distribution of series two will begin in the 29th calendar week and hit european stores on or about 32nd calendar week (mid August) no word when series 2 will reach the US!? Hope this helps! PLEASE DON'T SCHOUT!

Here are all the HR Pictures of the Imperial Shuttle. All the Pictures link to HR pictures Warning +2500 pxl. 10212 – Imperial Shuttle™, Ages 16+. 2,503 pieces, US $ 259.99 CA $ 309.99 UK £ 239.99 DE 259.99 € The elegant Lambda-class Imperial Shuttle™ transports the Empire’s elite and the occasional secret strike team of Rebel commandos all across the galaxy. Now you can build this huge and iconic Star Wars™ vehicle in true minifigure scale for the first time ever! The Imperial Shuttle is authentically detailed with rotating double laser wing cannons and a four-seat cockpit. This Ultimate Collector’s model features an opening canopy, detachable landing gear, a stand for display in flight or landing modes, a labeled display plaque, and gear-driven folding wings with removable activation keys. Completed model measures 28" (71 cm) tall on stand and 22" (57 cm) wide with wings deployed. Includes 5 minifigures: Darth Vader™, Imperial Pilot, Imperial Officer, Stormtrooper and Luke Skywalker™. Small pictures below. and videoI will post HR images of the figures soon! For now enjoy!

Wow. Was at a local drug store (Schlecker) today here in Munich, and there sitting in the shelf where 3 unopened boxes of Minifigures so I took one to the cash and asked if she could open one for me, very rude and stupid lady says that she can't open the box before I purchase it, A little buff I then asked here how much for the box? Takes the box runs it over the scanner and says €1.99, So I'm thinking ok I can play stupid too and paid for the box and then left Wen't back into the store and purchased the other two as well! not a bad deal 180 figs for €5.97 I usually tell people that they make a mistake, but if the give me rude answers its there own fault! Also wander why Lego prints the same barcode on the box as well as the individual bags!?

I have German (European) prices on the 2 Toys R Us sets 7848 Toys R Us Truck €29.99 8404 Bus Station €99.99 And should be available on the 28th Calendar week!

Sorry, maybe coming out was the wrong wording Only 10199 Winter Toy shop is redly available at this moment. and the 10173 is from 2006 Can't wait for the bakery

I Think maybe Lego is trying to recreate a north pole village with all the christmas themes coming out? 10173 Holiday Train 10199 Winter Toy Shop 10216 Winter Village Bakery I actually kind of like the thought!