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  1. Just give him a neck brace instead...
    6 points
  2. with such a firm sturdy plastic case, i'm sitting on mine at the moment as well...
    5 points
  3. Traffic on EBay blew up on these today. I sold 6 @ 64.95 by dinner time. I raised my price to 67.95 and sold another.
    5 points
  4. Local quick flippers be like, oh bollix
    4 points
  5. Kmart.com is like a box of chocolates, you never know the shape of items you are going to get
    4 points
  6. Coolest set around. $35.00, but you can find them cheaper.
    3 points
  7. Let them post that you can become rich buying Lego, as I stated many times at least 75% of the new would be investors and think they can make tons of money fast, well don't last long, just look at all the people on this site that in the last few years you don't hear from anymore well most of them failed. anybody just starting that think they can buy all the sale items and Exclusives and become rich in a year or so are doomed, and after this Christmas there will be many more failures. People are just itching to sell stuff just to make a few dollars, I mean like $5 or so. Ed
    3 points
  8. As a 16 year old myself, I'd go for a Super Heroes set over Star Wars (larger mass appeal, even though personally I am a bigger fan of SW). There are also some pretty cool CITY sets that I'd also recommend, and you actually get more since its a non-licensed theme. If you don't mind some research, Brickset has written up an article on 2015 Holiday toy suggestions for sub $25 and $25-$50.
    3 points
  9. This is the official Wall-E swivelling head fix
    3 points
  10. You always need to be careful with those waist down selfies.
    3 points
  11. Don't be cheap - ship how you would want to receive.
    3 points
  12. Not helpful... Does this mean it's bad to use an extra box as its a waste or bad to not use an extra box as the Lego might get crushed? I'm guessing the crushed one?? It wasn't helpful but it was funny. Always ship in another box. Period.
    3 points
  13. I would get a technic for a 14 year old. There are plenty of cool ones around $30.
    3 points
  14. Issue 14 of Blocks Magazine is now with subscribers, and will be in shops on Thursday 19th November. This month we take a journey into the space-time vortex with the Doctor and his TARDIS, featuring an in-depth review of the latest LEGO Ideas set. We also stop off for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes interview on how the Ideas platform really works, including what the review process involves, why larger projects don’t make the cut and much more besides. Elsewhere, we take a look at how LEGO’s spaceship designs have changed over the decades, the most profitable LEGO sets to invest in, how to build a supercar and whether LEGO Dimensions really is worth your money. With the holiday season just around the corner, we also feature the best sets to buy for your LEGO-mad loved ones this year in our handy Christmas consumer guide – including the LEGO gifts for the AFOL who has everything. Get your copy on Thursday in the UK, and why not subscribe to get future copies early as well as monthly free prize draws? See www.blocksmag.com for more details. View full blog article
    2 points
  15. 15 x #1 5 x #2 4 x #3 6143639.pdf
    2 points
  16. This is probably my favorite set of recent memory. The feet are awesome and there is a custom cape you can buy to finish it off. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10041&campid=5337057111&customid=setsEBAY-US&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=281844304922
    2 points
  17. I feel like the previous regular version of this set did pretty well post retirement and the reviews have been pretty positive. We've got probably most of a year before it retires, but hopefully some sales soon to clear shelf space for TFA stuff. I think this set would make a great companion piece to either the Ewok Village or the Death Star Final Duel. It's sort of a stretch for the Death Star piece, but I doubt we're going to see an Emperor's Shuttle anytime soon.
    2 points
  18. 2 points
  19. Shop Your Way has been very good for me this month. I want to give exciter1 a high five for all his posts about SYW; you've saved me a ton of money! I feel like I've committed a crime with some of these prices. I love KMart! MC 21119: THE DUNGEON - $16.05 MC 21120: THE SNOW HIDEOUT - $13.77 31039: BLUE POWER JET - $56.87 60092: DEEP SEA SUBMARINE - $26.16 [drumroll] 60033: ARCTIC ICE CRAWLER - 48 cents (!)
    2 points
  20. It will be back at amazon for 250
    2 points
  21. Yeah, I agree. It's a terrible listing. Simply picturing what was for sale, and saying 'the buyer will receive everything pictured' would have sufficed. I think the buyer was trying a little too hard to sell it. It's never a good idea to picture things that aren't for sale, unless it's very clearly stated that it's not for sale.
    2 points
  22. I really like the Minecraft sets. I don't play Minecraft, and they still speak to me. They lead to more open ended play and feel like classic LEGO. I love Snow Hideout. Exo Suit has less playability, but is another good choice for that age. It's an uncommon set (outside of LEGO enthusiasts), and his friends will be impressed.
    2 points
  23. Really? I feel like this charity is very fortunate to have a volunteer like yourself with special skills perfectly suited for buying Lego at the best possible price... seems a shame to "not use your witchcraft". Who are you trying to be... Samantha in Bewitched? So one kid gets a MSRP $40 Lego, and his brother gets a $25 video game (that he wanted) and sister gets some $28 doll (that she wanted) ... is someone really gonna feel like they got short changed? To me, a $40 Lego on the table next to other $25 - $30 toys sure doesn't look like much. Of course, I understand... someone could feel short changed... just my 2 cents. Of the choices given here, I also lean towards the Hulkbuster... It's just the coolest. Minecraft is OK if you like Minecraft, but if you don't, it looks dumb. But who doesn't like Iron Man and the Hulk? But if you could see your way to work a little magic, I like the 3-in-1 Creator sets like the Mountain Hut.
    2 points
  24. For a second I honestly thought "cool, what polybag is that?" And on second thought, wow. The delivery person had to try pretty damn hard to destroy it like that - does your delivery person hate you or something?
    2 points
  25. 2 points
  26. It's settled! Gold bars for cushioning. Now who wants to sell me some stuff? Sound advice. Equivalently, try to ensure your packing is done better than LEGO Shop at Home, K-Mart, and (frequently) Target.
    2 points
  27. I'm sure that a bunch of us would be willing to let go of an Exo-Suit to support your cause. It's right in your price range, is a bit more of a challenging build, and would probably interest a fourteen year old boy. Otherwise super heroes or Star Wars is the way to go. What about the new Star Wars sets? With the movie being released right around Christmas those may interest him as well.
    2 points
  28. Hulk buster is a great set for play or display, at 14 its likely more about the build and display value than sitting on the floor playing. at that age minecraft may be good too, or of course the Vader battle fig. also what about the mclaren pit stop? anyone into cars would find it cool. not sure if they gave you any other details but there are so many options depending on what they are into.
    2 points
  29. That's some Grade A+ trolling. Always ship in a box. I'd say always ship in a nice looking box, reused is ok but make sure it isn't ratty or crushed.
    2 points
  30. I personally prefer the wrapped in paper method, myself. It always seems to create great conversations with your buyers when they receive it.
    2 points
  31. Go to Reports/Fulfillment/Inventory Adjustments. Leave the form fields blank and run it for the past 180 days. You'll get a report of how many eff ups they've had at the warehouse.
    2 points
  32. I personally think , and obviously it is a bias opinion , that folks switching to FBA and learning the ropes so close to Christmas is a horrible idea. My 2 unwelcomed cents .
    2 points
  33. Totally agree - great set to build. It hits a sweet spot between play and display.
    1 point
  34. What I would do is get a massive cardboard box, and with a proper cutting utensil fashion your own custom made box and reinforce it with plenty of packing tape. That's what I do with most sets. You want as little space between the set (which should be bubble wrapped) and the outer box as possible,. This will minimize any possible damage during the shipping process.
    1 point
  35. So far I've only had one that arrived slightly crushed (which will be mine). They're handy, they will be paying off the Wife's Ferris wheel
    1 point
  36. Official release of 2 new frozen sets moved up to December 1st. My local Lego store has them out back. They may start selling next week if they get the go ahead from TLG corporate.
    1 point
  37. I would say the Vader or Grievous figure or the Eiffel Tower. The ET may have more significance now given the tragedy that occurred in France last week. If you have no idea of his interests, I'd go with the SW sets. If you find out more about him and he's a bit more mature, I'd go with the ET.
    1 point
  38. If the listing title says one thing, and the picture(s) show the same thing, and the description is deceptively written in 3rd grade level English translated to French to Mandarin and back to English, you are trying to trick somebody. SNAD away.
    1 point
  39. While I agree this entire listing is jumbled and misleading, I would have for sure asked questions about what I was getting. I read it as you were getting spare parts and the extra set, but while that's shown in a couple pictures, so is his moc which is not for sale by the sounds of it. It's definitely confusing at its surface, but asking a question would have relieved a lot of stress. Hope all goes well.
    1 point
  40. Why the rush? Wait till next Xmas and you will get $100 minimum. I have only one left and wished I bought the ones I left on the shelves cause I thought I had my fair share. How stupid can one be?
    1 point
  41. Torontoer. Dundas & Dixie. Walmart. $40 half skid. Picked up 8 boxes
    1 point
  42. If being broke isn't the problem, then it's the "Lego takes up too much space" so wife is going nuts.
    1 point
  43. Perhaps to refresh it WITH at helicopter or two. Preferably a police or fire one!
    1 point
  44. I want it to say Retired Product
    1 point
  45. I have been screwing around with him all morning. Making him explain over and over again how to scratch off the silver stuff on the back of the gift cards and if he would accept Applebees gift cards instead.
    1 point
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