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Just go to your average McDonalds and order something for $5.17 and give them a $10 bill. Once they punch in $10 on the register, hand them 17 cents and watch the horror as they try to figure out the new amount of money they need to give back to you .... (the answer is $5 by the way)

Well here are some intriguing tidbits. The next scale vehicle will be the MINI Cooper MK VII (10242) colored green with white racing stripes, upcoming Winter Village build is Santa

You're looking at this from a male perspective. How many dollhouses do you know that come with a villain? Or Barbie sets? Lego Friends sets? Like any bazillion-dollar toy manufacturer, Lego has done their research and tested how their products do with real kids. If these sets don't come with villains, it isn't because they're trying to shield kids from scary characters, it's because little girls don't care about them. Why do you think they named the girl theme "Friends"? Compare that to the best-selling non-pink Lego theme of all-time which has the word "war" in it. It sounds like I'm being sexist, but boys and girls really are hardwired differently. Source: I have one of each and worked in children's programming. There's a stark contrast between how "boy" and "girl" stories typically end. In "boy" shows, the hero usually vanquishes the bad guy, who then vows revenge and runs off, tail between legs. But in "girl" shows, the hero and the villain often end up as friends! The villain-girl learns the errors of her ways because of the love and friendship of the hero-girl and redeems herself by putting things right. True, Disney princess movies often do have a villain that gets vanquished, but keep in mind that they have to market to boys and girls when they make a movie otherwise they lose half of their potential audience. TV shows can target gender more effectively and have fewer nonredeemable villains as a result. And guess what? The highest-grossing princess movie ever, Frozen, [spoilerS AHEAD] doesn't really have a villain! Yeah, there's the bad prince, but how many other villains do you know aren't even important for the first 50 minutes of a film? Isn't the bad guy supposed to be the one causing the problems? What if Loki didn't reveal himself until 50 minutes into The Avengers? The prince in Frozen feels tacked on, as do pretty much all of the male characters. The essential story is about two sisters who grow apart and come back together in the end. One of them cuts herself off from the world because she thinks everyone else will hate her, but thanks to the love and sacrifice of her sister, she returns and sets things right and everyone lives happily ever after as friends and family. Result? More than a billion dollars at the box office. Frozen is huge. HUGE. It's the highest-grossing animated film of all time, and everyone I know with a little girl is ready to put ice picks in their ears so they won't have to listen to that song again. A Frozen Lego set would do very well.

Okay, but the daily trip to the mailbox was WAY more fun back then, you've gotta admit.

Way back when eBay was a young website, people sent cash, checks, and money orders via snail mail to pay for stuffs they bought on eBay. That was when Cash Rules Everything Around Me Heck, eBay even warned their users on the danger and risks of using online payment methods like Paypal. :D

I completely agree. It is funny though isn't it that our society has come to a point where we trust using virtual money than real money. lol

The prince would sit across (facing) Cinderella. There is also room for a driver - according to my 7 year old. Sent from my iPad using Brickpicker

I am happy to announce that we were able to work out a deal with Raise.com (a discount gift card) website. We noticed some of you have been using another service, but they really didn't reply to our messages. Raise.com was happy to work with us and looks to have many of the retail shops that we talk about here covered. Some of the deals will be e-codes that only work online and will be given to you quickly. Others will be physical cards that are shipped out to you. Regardless, this is a great way to shave another 5% or more off purchases. Obviously we would like to keep this partnership and that only works if you guys use the links here to show them you want to use it. The more that comes from us, the more opportunity there may be for us to get you deeper discounts or special offers. $5 off $75- New Customers Only Code: RAISE75AF Expires: 4/30 Exclusions: New customers only, cannot be used with additional coupons. Walmart gift cards: up to 3% off $89.11 for $91.73 (With new customer promo code, price drops to $84.11 for $91.73) Target gift cards: up to 5% off $95.04 for $100 $55.74 for $58.72 (With new customer promo code, price drops to $90.04 for $100) Sears gift cards: up to 6% off $28.29 for $30 $84.87 for $90 (With new customer promo code, price drops to $79.87 for $90) Barnes & Noble gift cards: up to 14% off $43 for $50 $86 for $100 (With new customer promo code, price drops to $81 for $100) Toys R Us gift cards: up to 7% off $46.78 for $50 $126.27 for $134.99 (With new customer promo code, price drops to $121.27 for $134.99) There are more stores to pick from for sure. All I ask is that you come here and find the banners that I wiill be posting to show them we appreciate their service and hopefully it will benefit you even more in the future.

Seller has only one feedback bu tthey only live about an hour from me... I get to build some great sets without opening any of my NIB inventory! BP has the used value at about 200.00 so with free shipping not a bad deal. Opinions? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-Of-9-Lord-Of-The-Rings-Hobbit-Lego-Sets-Pirate-Ship-Ambush-Orc-Forge-/281307955287?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item417f42c057 Lot Of 9 "Lord Of The Rings/Hobbit" Lego Sets Pirate Ship Ambush, Orc Forge... #79008 #9471 #79003 #79002 #9469 #79000 #79001 #9476 Description: Other than missing a few pieces to Shelob in "Shelob Attacks" you get these complete sets in great condition: Pirate Ship Ambush, Gandalf Arrives, Shelob Attacks, Ura-Kai Army, An Unexpected Gathering, Escape From Mirkwood Spiders, Riddles for the Ring, Attack of the Wargs, and Orc Forge. You get 41 mini figures, 2 Wargs and 2 horses I'm all!

Both the brick picker price guide here on this site (see top left in site header) and brick link have weights for sets. Just punch in the set number in the price guide here, or search the catalog listings at bricklink to get weight, Remember due to humidity, and other variables a weight difference of an ounce or two on a large set is probably not a cause for worry. But big differences should definitely be investigated -- smaller sets its a bit tougher, since there's less wiggle room on the weight. Here on brick picker: http://www.brickpicker.com/bpms/set.cfm?set=10226-1 On brick link: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?S=10226-1

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=x461b

For the Boy Meets World and Samuel L Jackson fans (ie hxckid88 and others) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzf1dJyLesI

Nice. So I can save a few percentage on groceries at Walmart and support the site, cool.

Good thing LEGO reselling and investing doesn't have a darkside...

I told Ed the other day I would support any affiliation BP would have with any gift card sellers. I already placed 1 order with Raise

If you don't think you can sell your 70% off Galaxy Squad sets for much profit, bundle those bad boys up. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-Galaxy-Squad-Lot-Obliterator-Crawler-Eradicator-Creeper-Interceptor-Swarmer-/261443594503?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item3cdf40a907

I think it's more a matter of having your payment lost in the mail than trusting paypal more. Paypal is a necessary evil, makes selling much easier but at a cost. I'll take a cash transaction via craigslist anyday over ebay/paypal. You just don't get the exposure ebay provides. And there's always the risk of having to deal with a real life crazy.

For those of you who had some MHC's canceled. I had 4 of the 5 canceled at one store. I stopped to pick-up the one and she brought out all 5. Just a heads up, if your order was canceled, you may want to call the store. They could still be holding them at the Customer Service desk.

Yes, it is the Jango Pen - Unfortunately, no real value.

I think it is from the Jango Fett pen. My son has one. Edit: could also be the add-on to the C-3PO pen as well http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?***=P2146

Another Dino HQ 5887. Sold 3 of them in 10 days. =)

I do think this set has a lot pf potential and it has shown a rise on prices in the last two months. Yes, it will "only" appeal to modular fans but those are a LOT of people! Right now, the Parisian Restaurant is the most popular set at LEGO Shop at Home. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Brickpicker

Normally you would say it has potential. It is all the modulars but then in mini version. However, I still have some chances to buy some for about 80 euro each. But for whatever reason I do not pull the trigger. Dunno why.

Age of mythology/kings - large scale technic trebuchet

Ha, posted at the same time.

The 1000 threshold is true: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc306.html You can look up the penalty - it's not much. But Remember, tax refunds are a return of YOUR money. The govt held it and didn't pay you any interest! The sweet spot for tax returns is to owe, but make sure it's either less than 1000 or else make sure your ROI is greater than any penalty owed.

I talk to the person right on the spot and let them know that it is unacceptable. I know that sounds like a snob but it really isn't. That almost happened to me the other day. I purchased three Lego sets and the lady at the counter said, "I'm going to make sure all three will fit in one bag." I told her no. Do you buy a book w/ a torn dust jacket or a CD with a cracked case. I frequently make comments to employees that have those stupid spider security devices on sets that bend the crap out of the box. There is a right way and wrong way to do it. Now that being said, people on ebay don't seem to care too much but I make an effort to make sure what they are buying from me is in the best condition possible.

Couple weeks ago, I'd been trying to track down a Robie House or two. My first stops were at my local B&Ns but every one they had looked like it had been run over my a semi-truck and then taped back together. Then while stopped at a TRU a couple days later I happened to notice a handful of them on the top shelf of an endcap, but all of them there also looked like they'd been used as a prop in a WWF match -- crushed corners, creases, tape holding them together. Oh well, I figured, maybe somewhere else -- I wandered around looking to see if there was something worth using a 20% and $10 GC on $50 purchase coupons -- when I suddenly find one tucked in with the Star Wars sets -- in absolutely mint condition. No shelf wear, no creases, NO TAPE, just perfect. Couldn't believe my luck. Took the set up to cashier, he takes the coupons, they scan without issues, he scans the set -- we're chatting about how expensive LEGO sets can be and I'm saying ya, that's why I always try to use the coupons if I can. And he grabs the top of the box, right in the center with his grubby little mits and picks it up to put in a bag -- for those that haven't ever picked up a Robbie House the set it pretty weighty and the box just isn't stiff enough (which is why most are in terrible condition) -- and I watch in horror as the top of the box gives way and he basically creases it that whole side of the box. I wanted to practically leap across the register and strangle him... Took a deep breath, figured it was still in the best condition of all the boxes I'd seen, thanked him and left with my now, somewhat less than mint box

If you print your postage online, it is a free service that is added to your packages (it's completely automatic and you don't have a choice to not get DC). If you were to go to the post office, they charge about $1 to add this service to your packages. And no, unfortunately it wouldn't be about $1 to send a 3 oz package. I wish! Shipping prices were raised again on the 27th of January I believe. Shipping a 3 oz package first class was $1.69 (online price w/free DC) last year, this year it's $1.93 (free DC). If you go to the post office it was $2.07 last year (plus $1 for DC) and this year it's $2.32 (plus $1 for DC). (you can check out the postage chart at Stamps.com which shows last years rates vs. this years rates - and it's the same price at USPS.com and paypal.com - just the only chart I could find). http://www.stamps.com/whitepapers/2014-usps-postage-rate-increase-guide.pdf

Oh the days! I hated buying usps money orders

I'm no super shot and I don't have any either yet. There is close to zero chance this thing is done for

Same thing. Less than 3 oz.

Delivery Confirmation is the same as tracking. And I would roughly estimate that two figures w/ a bubble mailer would be on the light side. But safely you could say they were 4 or 5 ounces. I ship things regularly from home, and have been doing so for quite a while.

Yes, the way to ship first class without having received payment is to use the "Ship Now" option. The easiest way to access it is to log into your paypal account. Then type in www.paypal.com/shipnow into the browser bar. This will route you to the shipping option where you can manually type in the address. And yes, free delivery confirmation is included. You can also do this at USPS.com, however they do not give you the option to ship first class online, so if the package is 13 ounces or under, you're better off using paypal. Hope that helps!

I think it's IMPORTANT TO NOTE that the iconic castle at the beginning of every Disney movie (and in its corporate logo) is NOT Cinderella's castle

I think there might be seeing a shift at some of the Lego Stores. I believe it is entirely possible that certain larger sets will only be available online. Especially with the large exclusives. I mean that's how Target, Walmart, and to some extent TRU does it. Why not the Lego Shop?

I'm a 29 yr old mom of three boys (thus the reason I'm here). I'm not a lego collector myself, though - I was always into My Little Ponies, and I suppose I still am. We're in the Twin Cities!

I used a blow dryer on my Target boxes that had the magnetic security stickers. I got the sticker hot and carefully started in the middle circle and the rest of the sticker will "string" out and will come off. Once it was off you couldn't tell that a sticker had been on it.

This set is boss, haters be darned.

Thank you to all the members that turned me on to B&****** and Card Pool. Helms Deep $129.95' minus membership and coupon discount, plus tax =$99.50. Payed with B&****** $100 gift card (bought for $80). Walked out with a retired set and 50 cents.

Not an investment set and maybe one of the most undesirable for some in the Lego movie sets but for those looking to get all the Lego movie sets (like me) this is a steal in Canada!! Use this link as its the Brickpicker one 70806 Castle Cavalry

Sold a complete with box and manual 7153 jango Fett's slave I for $145 shipped on eBay. I bought it two weeks ago off of eBay for $72.22 shipped. I love quick turnarounds like that. Over the past two weeks I have sold off most of my sets that I completed from my latest bulk lot purchase. I paid $135 total for the lot, spent another $50 brick linking a few missing pieces and manuals, and so far the sets I have sold have brought in just under $800. Included were an unexpected gathering, Hagrids hut, the burrow, knight bus, dobbys release x 2, hogwarts 4867, forbidden forest, hogwarts castle, crazy scientist, werewolf x2, swamp creature, vampire hearse, freeing Dobby, fountain of youth, 31 CMFs that I sold as a lot for $75, a portion of diagon alley, trolley, and a few other small city sets. I still have a handful of Indiana jones sets and small seasonal sets to list. This has been one of the most fun bulk lots I have ever worked through, and the buy in was fantastic.

I really don't understand comments like these. I can still find wave 1 LOTR at stores. I was just at TRU today and they were 5 deep in Mines of Moria (granted, at $99 TRU markup, but still). I was at a TRU last week that had 2 HD sitting on the shelf. I just bought 3 Weathertop sets at Kmart clearance a few weeks ago. These sets just retired, there is still stock out in the wild. Give it time. Everyone for some reason thinks they will make instant money the moment that "retired" tag hits on lego.com. It seems like it's a rare occurance for a set to skyrocket once retired. It happens a few times with sets like cafe corner, zombies, etc, but that's not the norm. LOTR is a great theme, well known and well loved. New AFOLs come into the market every day, and they will be looking for classics like LOTR.

I admire your ability to tell which pixel is which character

21104 Mars Curiosity Rover -- $29.99ea x33 total $989.67

brickpickers bought too much crap and they ran out of normal sized boxes.