The Cobra

Here's a shot from the German site:

I agree. I think the point is "today's kids are so used to hundreds of pieces and SP3 minifigs that can't believe Lego boxes were once just basic bricks, doors and windows".

Back on topic: Earlier today I got an e-mail from eBay.it with the same content.

Amazon has some pics of the 2009 Advent calendar: More here (most of them we already knew from the box)

Amazon (French and Japanese version, I did not check the other ones yet) has some pics; most of them show what we already saw on the box. While here's an interesting one: Are we getting a sawfish AND a shark?

Let's always remember that TLC officially stated there will be NO ELVES.

The 2009 Comic Con exclusive set is on the eBay. This is obviously going for a crazy price.

So that's what they made with LEDs

I never cared about Toy story, and I surely won't start now. But those PoP minifigs and animals are awesome. Money comes and goes, Lego stays!

I said 50/50. I really don't know, but as much as I like Pirates, I don't want Castle to disappear. As other people said, maybe TLC should add another faction. No elves? Then gives us forestmen back!

I voted "Maybe, as long as the hair/helmet covers it". I like those heads, but I don't want a minifig to have a mouth on his nape.

I also voted no. I rarely watched ST and have absolutely nothing against it. I just think Lego should cut Licenses and stand on its ground.

I only buy Fig packs (1x each) and you hardly buy those for the vehicles!

I totally agree! The larger set I've built so far was 7094 King's castle siege, and it wouldn't have been the same if I sorted pieces or just built bag by bag. I ony sort pieces to take pics for reviews, then mix everything again.

I rated it "Above average". This is a set I'd like to own, too bad its price has gone far too high! (damn dark years!)

Done! Thanks!

1) Lower prices 2) Smaller boxes, so prices could be even lower 3) Better availability I know you asked one thing, but other people would take care of 1) and 2), so I'd be OK with 3)

Congratulations again on this terrific review. I ended up voting "Good". I don't think this set is perfect, and surely not appealing for everyone, yet it shows outstanding piece use and building techniques.

I voted excellent. This is just one of che coolest minifigs ever.

"We're charging our battery - And now we're full of energy - We are the robots" (Kraftwerk - The robots) Set data 8101: Claw crusher Year: 2007 Theme: Exo-Force Subtheme: Robots Pieces: 99 (including extras) Price: 8 USD / 8 EUR / ?? UKP Building time: less than 20 minutes MISB on review: Yes More info: Brickset - Peeron Box front: A vertical box that measures 14 x 19 x 4,5 cms (5.9 x 7.9 x 1.13 inches). Box back: Theme overview focusing on REAL shooting abilities by the mechas and a small comic strip. Box content: Large bag, small bag, instructions sheet, stickers. Pieces: Orange, black, two kinds of grey. That's all (except for to_stay_hidden Technic pieces). Inventory Click on picture for larger version. Random instructions page: Building the right arm. Each step has piece called out. Instructions have the same vertical figure on front page, while they have a horizontal layout on the inside. Comic page: CC facing Humans' small mecha, Cyclone defender. Stickers: Just a few. Exo-code tile is the only printed piece in here. Minifig: Here comes Devastator. This time, his body has no color shades (some other versions have). Building: Let's start building the mecha. Those ball joints on the thighs will host legs; I found a little bit odd to have a ball socket on the body and a ball joint on the arm on the right side, since left arm and legs work the opposite way. Building: According to instructions, both arms are now built only partially. Please note that on the left arm, the "space scanner" is placed on a jumper piece (but the whole thing will be hidden by the cannon) Building: Right arm has an "elbow" articulation, while left arm hasn't. Building: Time to build legs; despite piece call out, I missed a bit (a 1x1 round plate to be placed on the outer side of the knee). The knee itself has no articulation, while feet have. Each foot consists of a Toa Metru piece and a Technic connector. Building: Legs have been placed, claws have been added to the right arm (on the same pieces used as Dev's arms). Building: Left arm is now complete, thanks to a 6-shot cannon. A small "cockpit" is ready to host Devastator. Claw crusher: building is almost complete, time to add stickers (yes, I always add stickers!) Claw crusher: stickers on, ready to assault. Claw crusher: back view, it looks a bit lame from here. Claw crusher: side view, the clawed arm is impressing. CC Vs. Grand Titan: "Get ready for the final cut" CC Vs. Grand Titan: "Human...who...laughs...now..." Review: Coming out of dark years in 2007, I started collecting new and old Lego sets. Grabbing the four big mechs (8102 to 8105) was the easy part since they were one sale (10 Euros instead of 15) in December. Too bad the smaller sets were already gone. Time, patience and eBay are an AFOL's friends, so one month ago I finally put my hands on this small Robot's robot. But I started liking it long before I bought it, and surely didn't get just to add it to my collection. The first thing that caught my eye was the color scheme. What wasn't black (or gray), was orange. Bricks, plates, stickers and the only two trans pieces. This set is as big as its human counterpart (Cyclone defender), maybe oddly large while being so short. Arms and legs move how you want to, and once again there is no head. What's a head for, anyway? I found building really easy, except for one point: putting 1x1 round plates on Technic angle connector (= CC knees). At first, I was so dumb I missed that building step. Then (after building was complete and I had too many leftovers) it took a while to put those plates into place. Claws are put into "rod holes"; that means they are like giant fingers and they will rotate even if you don't want to. Parts geeks will like to know that "claws" are only available in orange in two sets, the other one being 4078 (a Studios Tyrannosaurus). Looking for orange Technic Wedge Belt Wheels? They are only available in two other sets. Rare pieces list ends here. Rating: Color scheme: 5/5. Two colors, that's all (gray is just a light black, after all). Orange and black is one of the best color combo available. Minifigs and accessories: 3/5. Devastator is not bad, but it isn't that much different from the other robots. Still, a plain gray version looks better (to me) than those half tone bodies to be found in other sets. As for accessories: none. But that's not a huge miss Pieces: 3/5. Basically; Technic joints, some slopes and a few wings. Add a few Bionicle specialties and that's all. This is hardly a set one would buy for pieces. Extras are two 1x1 round plates (one black, one trans orange). Playability: 3/5. Great choice of available poses thanks to all those joints; this is a battle set, but it needs someone to battle against! This is one of those sets that work best with another one and seem to be missing something on its own. Design: 4/5. Another headless mecha, with good moving options and designed for both close fight (thanks to the claws he's named after) and striking from the distance (thanks to the "cannons"). Overall rating: 4/5. I tell you, I like it. It has a very few flaws and being an AFOL I don't even have to play with it, just display it. A deserving set from a theme I'm missing. The final words: I'm sure there are still a few CCs out there. Go grab one!

Multi lingual instructions and they're only selling these games in UK and Germany? "Oh, well, whatever..."

It's on Google news, so I think the whole thing is very real. Yet, Imperial Shadows is right imho. Will an online petition solve anything?

So everyone's into birds? Here's Chicchirichi! (that's the Italian word for Cock-a-doodle-doo, or whatever it's written). Pics are links to larger pics.

I'm not an HP fan, but I'd love to own at elast one set. This one looks interesting because of the colors and parts used. I rated it Above average. Thanks for the review.

I like them too, my fav being the Black and blue hotel. I also like the house on the next pic, the post office and the pharmacy.