The Cobra

I voted "average", but it would have been "above average" if there weren't those wings. I mean, the car is not that bad: in 2008 we're used to "no-doors", even if this is an "old" model, and with the stickers it looks good. Those odd lights on front and rear look good too, and so do the two trans plates. The bottom line: a set I'd like to own, and which I would mod, without those silly wings. Thanks for the review.

I've been playing bass since 1990 (but I took some breaks / wasted lots of time). I still own my second bass, an Ibanez SR 885 (laser blue) which I bought in 1992; then, in 2006, I added a Yamaha RBX 775 (Flat silver) and my main bass (best one I ever played): an ESP LTD F-255 (black). I still own my old Fender amp (BXR Bass 300C) but mostly play through my faithful Korg A5B and some headphones.

This reminds me of my first post on this forum.

I voted "average". I think this is the least attractive among the 2008 Exo-Force sets. I saved my money to buy some of the 2006 Mechas.

I own the two smallest Aquaraiders set, and hope I can find a good bargain for this one (I think you bought it on sale; RRP is 30 euros); I also dream of buying 7776 the shipwreck, but that's just a dream. Back to the Tiger shark attack: bot the shark and the submarine look very cool, so does the little "spear machinegun".I think it would have been hard to have a moving shark without those holes. It would have been better with another minifig and/or a larger trasure. Can't say it's perfect, so I rated it 4/5.

Italy Iper has some Christmas offers too. Still, some sets get cheaper while other sets will become more expensive. 4956 White house = 35 <- price tag read 46. (50) 8635 Mission 6 Mobile command center = 60 <- price tag read 80. (90) 8634 Mission 5 Turbocar chase = 35 <- price tag read 46. (50) 7094 King Castle's siege = 70 <- price tag read 60. (100) 7744 Police HQ = 60 (90) 7945 Fire station = 40 (60) 7894 Airport = 60 (80?) 7738 Coast guard Helicopter = 25 (35) 4210 Coast guard platform = 45 (50) 4956 White house = 35 <- price tag read 42. (50) 7048 Troll Warship = 66 (70) And, all of 2008 racers set usually priced 10 Euros on sale for 8 euros each. Plus some Duplo and Bionicle offers. So, once again: - No advent calendars (I'm REALLY getting pissed off at TLC) - No Indy or SW sets ; only two big Agents sets. - Poor availability of small sets. GRANCASA: 7743 Police command center = 32 (40) 4996 Beach house = 25 (30)

I own this set, and I think it's very good. The Coast Guard colour scheme looks great. and the set has lots of accessories, just as it should. The only down points are: no car doors (but I fear we have to forget them), and the pick up looks a lot like its Fire counterpart (7942). So I'll give it a 4/5.

Please, TLC, if you're reading this topic: - have the advent calendars hit the Itaian shops, since they are on our national catalogue - open a Lego shop in Italy (Milan would be great, Como would be awesome)

Well, Shop at home usually sells the sets some months before they hit the shops. So does that seller (which happens to be Italian and have a few sets that are not available in our country in "regular" shops).

The German preliminary catalogue says sets will be released in May.

both Toyotas didn't change to slick tyres, Glock slowed down in the last lap and Massa got ... framed / punked / (bad word). Still, Hamilton would have won the Championship if Glock had changed tyres too, because Timo would have obviously lost his place. Hats off to Hamilton, but Ferrari needs to think about all the mistakes they did throughout the year.

Thanks, I just wanted to be sure. Goggle-translating "keine Figuren" reported "no digits", while I thought it meant "no minifigs"

I searched the site and didn't find any title about it, so I started this topic. What about this?

I voted 25% (as a max), because that includes small pieces too. If the final result is good, why souldn't there be Technic pieces in city or castle or space sets?

Italy Auchan has even better Christmas offers. See here, pages 26-27 (RRP in parenthesis) CREATOR 4956 White house = 35 (50) AGENTS (beware: swapped photos!) 8635 Mission 6 Mobile command center = 55 (90) 8634 Mission 5 Turbocar chase = 35 (50) CASTLE 7094 King Castle's siege = 70 (100) 7048 Troll Warship = 50 (70) 7041 Troll battle wheel wagon= 30 (40) <- Auchan exclusive, they say. CITY 7744 Police HQ = 60 (90) 7743 Police command center = 30 (40) 7945 Fire station = 40 (60) 7738 Coast guard Helicopter = 25 (35) They also have some Duplo sales.

While I was on lego.com looking for 2009 sets (you never know...) I tried this: http://city.lego.com/en-gb/Products/Farm/Default.aspx Let's say the result is surprising As for the sets: I don't like the construction sets that much, buy might buy the smaller one if I find a good deal. While, I do like the tractor, the 4WD w/horse trailer and the minifig collection. Still, they look a bit pricey too.

I kind of remember it's something TLC has to do by law, and not making a box with written details was the reason the Castle advent calendar couldn't be sold in North America. But I might be wrong.

ITALY Bennet has a few overpriced sets, but some really interesting offers (RRP in parenthesis) Updated 05/11 AGENTS 8635 Mission 6 Mobile command center = 65 60 (90) 8634 Mission 5 Turbocar chase = 40 (50) CASTLE 7094 King Castle's siege = 75 70 (100) 7048 Troll Warship = 55 (70) 7038 Troll assault wagon = 15 (20) and still a few 7020 Army of vikings = 17 (30?) and 7021 Vikings double catapult = 30 (40?). CITY 7744 Police HQ = 65 60 (90) 7743 Police command center = 35 (40) 7245 Prisoner transport = 10 (13?) 7239 Fire truck = 15 (18) 7945 Fire station = 45 40 (60) 7738 Coast guard Helicopter = 30 (35) RACERS 8157 Ferrari F1 1:9 = 80 (100) BATMAN 7784 The Batmobile Ultimate Collectors' Edition = 45 (80?) 7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault = 35 (50)

replying in a new post so that topic may become visible for those who want to know: this picture seems to answer the question (found on brickshelf, not a pic of mine).

Can't say it's a perfect set, but gets close. I own two of this, and voted Above average. Thanks for the review.

If you look at my signature, you'll find I agree with you.

I owned this set, and I loved it. Great idea to have the reversed windshield.

&lt;insert that tiresome argument&gt;, but not as awful as some other sets. Therefore, just "below average". But that trans green really sucks, IMHO.

Is it me or some (small) sets are a bit overpriced?

Next Sunday in China (Shanghai). And then comes season finale in San Paolo (Brazil) on Nov. 2nd. Ferrari has done a lot of mistakes to trash its chances at the Championships, still they could win both in the end.