These little sets are sweet!!

Those are a must for anyone with the winter Creator sets on display. Also, $100 for a Christmas tree sounds about right these days, haha.

I just need some clarification on these, I need to review the play as in an NFL game.

 

Regarding the two limited edition Christmas sets, and assuming that they'll be available in EU as well, the first one - cabin - will be available for orders placed between 14/10 and 31/10. The other set - truck - will be shipped as a part of this order or you'll have to place a second order? I'm thinking the latter regarding the truck.

 

Wifey and I have already agreed that our October order will consist of the two Winter themed sets and the two new Christmas tree ornaments. I'll try to sneak a Creator house to build as withdrawal symptoms have been wandering around these last few weeks.

Hey folks!

 

If you are considering buying some big Lego Store exclusives like Tower of Orthanc or Haunted House, October is the month to do it.  If you combine with a cashback website like I do in the UK, that's equivalent to 15% off.  Not bad!

I have had a look and I'm struggling to find any websites that offer cashback from LEGO Shop at Home UK , who do you use?

Thank you!

Ed

I use **********.co.uk. You need to join up and then go to their site and type in Lego and they bring you to that site and from there, any purchases you make with get you a percentage cashback which you can claim using a preferred method i.e your bank acc, Amazon, Tesco clubcard and maybe one or two more. You can also try Quidco and see who gives the higher cashback amount for Lego. Hope this helps

Thanks Alfiepops! It seems Quidco offer 4% and ********** offer 5.25% on LEGO Shop at Home purchases. However some of the user reviews state TCB can dig their heels in when it comes to actually getting the cash back. I think I will try Quidco as they appear to be affiliated with Lego- when you click through Quidco you get a nice welcome message:

 

"WELCOME QUIDCO SHOPPERS!

Enjoy browsing the world

Was planning on placing a bunch of orders this month, but forgot about VIP points. 10% sound very nice compared to MSRP. That Holiday Set has to be worth more then the Camper as well. If not, then on par with it. Looks like I`m waiting to make my larger purchases. 

Thanks Alfiepops! It seems Quidco offer 4% and ********** offer 5.25% on LEGO Shop at Home purchases. However some of the user reviews state TCB can dig their heels in when it comes to actually getting the cash back. I think I will try Quidco as they appear to be affiliated with Lego- when you click through Quidco you get a nice welcome message:

 

"WELCOME QUIDCO SHOPPERS!

Enjoy browsing the world

If you don't have an official Lego Brand Store in your country, then you miss out on the winter set give away   
Very disappointing Lego. 

If you don't have an official Lego Brand Store in your country, then you miss out on the winter set give away   

Very disappointing Lego. 

Indeed. Having just picked up the Winter Village sets, not being able to add these to it is disappointing.

 

At least we get the Star Wars Planets series 4 

At least we get the Star Wars Planets series 4 

 

They can keep them

 

Though I do believe we may be able to actually buy the winter sets.....

I do admit to having bought series 4, only cos I have series 1 - 3.

 

Will have to look into being able to buy the winters sets...thanks for the heads up. Failing that will get a buddy in the US to see if he can help me out.

If you don't have an official Lego Brand Store in your country, then you miss out on the winter set give away   

Very disappointing Lego. 

 

Where did you read this? This is Lego again, giving us the finger.

Where did you read this? This is Lego again, giving us the finger.

 

Grogall posted it over brickset. Considering he is the guy who dishes out all the hi-res pics in advance, the knowledge is pretty solid.

Grogall posted it over brickset. Considering he is the guy who dishes out all the hi-res pics in advance, the knowledge is pretty solid.

 

Yeah, I'm not questioning your info, I just wanted to know where you read it so I can put the knife through my heart myself

Yeah, I'm not questioning your info, I just wanted to know where you read it so I can put the knife through my heart myself

 

All good, I feel the same. Was holding off purchases hoping to get the set

All good, I feel the same. Was holding off purchases hoping to get the set

 

I'm still holding for double VIP points. Those winter sets can't come soon enough.

I guess I am looking at the polybag value. Will a second lot of VIP points outweigh the VW for example? I am guessing we won't get a polybag bonus at all next month.

I guess I am looking at the polybag value. Will a second lot of VIP points outweigh the VW for example? I am guessing we won't get a polybag bonus at all next month.

The Clone lieutenant is suppose to still be around. At least thats what the fine print says!

The Clone lieutenant is suppose to still be around. At least thats what the fine print says!

 

Not for the European/Rest of the world. We didn't get the double promo

Not for the European/Rest of the world. We didn't get the double promo

Ooo...i see

 

Well next month i think i will go ahead and get the Ewok Village.

 

Double VIP!

Clone Lieutenant

Christmas Set

 

all those make the $249 price well worth it!

I normally only buy the bigger/exclusive sets during 2xVIP as this more than outweighs the free polybag and often beats Amazon prices  I've already put a grand or so aside for the following next month:

 

2x 10228 (HH - Need I comment?)

5x 10230 (MM - I have a very strong gut feeling about these)

2x 10188 (DS - My very first one, if you can't beat 'em join 'em)

 

This will be a single order if 2xVIP only or split into weekly orders if free polybag included.

Do they normally have a free poly with double VIP month?

All I know is it's going to be de'javu all over again.  The second half of October is another piss match with the store employee to get both freebies.  I believe this is 1 of 2 Xmas sets this year.  The second one will most likely be the free set for November.

I am gonna load up on WV Cottages. (And by that I mean buy 2...1 for building and 1 for saving). I might get 1 of the Markets too. I also want to get a couple R2's but might have to forego those if funds are tight I need to sell some things to fund my habit.