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Just picked these two sets up from LEGOLAND, California today. They're the only two of the new line they had. But I passed them up a few days ago in favor of some other sets then decided to go back today and pick them up. Can't wait to check out the new huge Rock Monster.

Yeah, I absolutely can't wait to build it. It's interesting to see how structurally similar it is to the King's Castle Siege. Anyone who has built that might notice. Since I got those from Wal-Mart for $25 each I've had the pleasure of building 3 of the 4 I bought.

So I couldn't resist and had to go buy the Troll's Mountain Fortress. Here are some pictures. By the way, for those who asked earlier, the prices are as follows: King's Battle Chariot - $19.99 USD Drawbridge Defense - $39.99 USD Troll's Mountain Fortress - $99.99 USD So anyways, here are some pictures of the box. I haven't opened it yet, but I might do a review in a week or so. I feel so much pressure from the EB community having these sets and having to review them all!

Yes, so far we've noticed that I mixed up the Chase and Trace torso and the Chase and Civilian hair.

I'll definitely be getting this one. I'm guessing the price will be around $350 here in the states, which with my employee discount would put it at about $265, new. I think that's a great buy. This looks fantastic, and I hope someone gets a chance to throw up a YouTube video of it in action!

Oh, I've done plenty of excited dances thanks to his reviews, that's for sure. I'm part of that hype.

Hey! I'm not svelte-corps. There are OTHER members who get sets early, sir.

I really like the second MOC. It's very tight, neat, and impressive in design. A great little fighter. Good job!

Great MOC. Did you model this after the Viking catapult set? They look very similar, though yours has all the perfect Castle accents. Awesome job.

I'm still trying to find out what this event is, exactly.

Thanks for posting, but we had that pop on here a few days ago.

I mentioned earlier that I got them all at LEGOLAND, California. And I got 4 of the new sets, the last one is 8971 Aerial Defense Unit and they didn't have that yet.

I just finished my review of 8970 Robo Attack, and would like to use my remaining Agents 2.0 and new Castle sets to finish the course at the Reviewer's Academy. Is there room for me?

Yeah. Last year, the day the Pirates sets released in Florida they got them at LEGOLAND too. This year, in addition to what I bought they had the other new big Castle set, the Troll's Mountain Fortress as well as the Power Miners sets. And maybe the new Racers or Technic or Bionicle, not sure as I don't follow these series. The more I think about it, the light brick and the figure count are probably intended to offset the price a bit. But I might be being a LEGO apologist here, given that I got it for $35 instead of $50.

Hahahah. That would explain why I just went and found Chase on my dining room table looking unusually busty.

All done! I hope you all enjoy my first review.

After breaking free from the Agents formidable Mobile Command Center and regrouping with his goons at his secret Volcano Base, Dr. Inferno has decided to go on the offensive with a brazen attack on LEGO City using the plans for his sinister new Robot! In his Robot, he is a formidable foe and a great threat to the denizens of LEGO City. Will the Agents be able to stop him in time? Robo Attack Set #: 8970 Theme: Agents 2.0 Year Released: 2009 Piece Count: 414 Minifigs: 6 List Price: $49.99 USD So, I really had no intention of reviewing these sets when I bought them today, though I couldn't wait to let everyone know they'd shown up already. But it didn't take much persuasion to get me considering doing this review. This is my first review ever on Eurobricks, so I hope it is up to par and that you enjoy the FIRST review of the Agents 2.0 line! Now, on with the show! Firstly, here is a look at the front of the box. And here is a look at the back. And here is a view of the top, showcasing the six great figures that come in this set! And inside is a single instruction booklet and sticker sheet. The first thing you might notice is that the sticker sheet is small, but contains several small stickers. All in all, the build has twenty-two stickers. The second thing you might notice is the typically tremendous level of care and concern in which LEGO has sent us this instruction booklet. Inside of the box there are a total of four parts bags, and as one might expect the build is a modular one. Part 1 The cast of characters and their zany vehicles. This is what we'll be building in this first portion. The usual cast of characters. As far as I can tell, these figures are exactly like their previous incarnations. Except this time it seems Chase has a new set of body armor. Here is a better look at the armor, both front and back views. The citizens, all three with dual sided faces, the back side ripe with terror awaiting the arrival of Dr. Inferno's Robot. "Heeeeeeee's heeeeeerrrrrreeeee...!" Two of the citizen torsos have back printing, which is great. Dr. Inferno's small winged plane. Something tells me he's already cooked up an escape route should this Robot not work out. Agent Chase's quad. The Agents seem to have no short supply of these things. Rear view, with anti-Robot grappling hook. Agent Trace's aircraft. Again, the Agents have no short supply. Part 2 These boots were made for walkin'. And for the second portion, we will construct the legs. Firstly, you construct the two legs as well as the hip area. Next you construct the feet. In the end, you place it all together and get this. This is also about the first time you start seriously smirking and realize you're building an awesome freakin' robot. I suppose the dials on the groin help maintain the environment essential to robot groin physics, as I assume it may be prone to overheating. Part 3 A PhD in Robots and Gauge Reading. \ For part three, we construct the cockpit. Wow! Look at all those dials and gauges. It appears Mr. Inferno got his PhD in gauge reading, as it seems it would take as much education to make sense of this cockpit. Pretty cool looking though, once he is placed inside of it. Both he and his craft are placed inside of it--- And it makes for a snug fit. But not quite as snug--- As this. Part 4 Domo arigato, Dr. Inferno. Now it's time to add those killer weapon arms. An extremely short build later, you lock them in place, and he looks like this. But this is no fun... Ahhhh, much better. Or should I say, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! The model is extremely well balanced and posable. It looks great in person. No offense to whoever takes photographs for LEGO sets, but it seems that yet again, LEGO is a product that cannot be properly captured on box art. In person, this thing looks fantastic! The colors, the design, all of it is just wonderful. This is the arm that has the light brick in it. It's hard to tell here, but I'm actually pushing it. Without the intrusion of the flash on my camera, it actually looks pretty great. Kind of like this, except not nearly as blurry. And lastly, the obligatory shot of the extra stuff. In closing, I have to say, this is a great set. I was most excited for this one out of all the Agents sets. That being said, when I built it, I found it to be even better than I had hoped or expected. Not only is the set hilarious and diabolical, it's fun! As I was building it, I found myself wishing and hoping the Agents line continues past this second wave. The zaniness in it is absolutely fantastic and makes for some really creative sets. The stickers, for the most part, are not difficult to apply, though there are twenty-two of them as I stated before, and most are extremely small. The figures are fantastic. The civilians, with the dual sided faces, make for a phenomenal addition to ANY LEGO City. I have a feeling they'll be turning up time and time again in upcoming MOCs. The parts content, 414, is a little short of the 500 or so I'd expect of a $49.99 set. But in a sense, the 6 figures help ease the pain of the price tag. I hope you enjoyed my first review here at Eurobricks as much as I enjoyed doing it. I hope you take the time to vote on the poll, and can't wait to hear what some of you think when you purchase this set for yourself. Enjoy!

All right. Working on the review now, expect it in an hour or two.

I might. I'd really like to, but I've been extremely busy lately. Things will be winding down for me in the next week or so, so if no one else has done it by then, I probably will. Might even get the Troll's Fortress tomorrow. We'll see.

I'll do my best. If I were to review ONE set tonight, what would you want it to be?

All three August 2009 sets popped up at LEGOLAND, California today, I bought King's Battle Chariot and Drawbridge Defense, but not the Troll's Dark Fortress. I just couldn't afford to get it along with all the other things I bought today, so I didn't snap a picture of it.

I just picked up 8937 Gold Tooth's Getaway, 8968 River Heist, 8969 4-Wheeling Pursuit, and 8970 Robo Attack at LEGOLAND, California today. They had these on the shelf as well as most of the new Power Miners and Castle sets.

Not in my experience. My packages are always loaded with packing materials. Sounds like a double fault here, UPS and LEGO. I think your situation definitely warrants a complaint. My package is still coming, so I'm a bit nervous now after hearing your story.

Perhaps. Isn't this the same event where these Exclusive sets are poised to be revealed? What event is it?

I didn't wake up in time to see the much maligned initial photos, but I can't wait for the big reveal. These sets sound phenomenal.