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Lego_Jason
post Aug 7 2013, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(Caryane @ Aug 7 2013, 12:30 PM)
I bet Poslaju is all jammed up due to Raya festival... my parcel starting with "C" also stuck until no news de ahhaha
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Pos Laju definitely very busy but again I'm all praise to their service. rclxms.gif thumbup.gif

Shipped out 2 parcels on Monday and all received yesterday. icon_rolleyes.gif

I have a parcel stuck in KLIA. Fax appointment letter on Monday to appoint Pos Laju to clear customs, Tuesday agree to import duty amount and this morning cleared from customs. If I'm lucky can collect this evening also! rclxms.gif

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post Aug 7 2013, 06:49 PM

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QUOTE(edan1979 @ Aug 7 2013, 06:46 PM)
my uncle at pos laju said they had to work 7 days a week this month... talking about hard work...
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Please convey my thanks and appreciation to your uncle and his colleagues. It is heart warming to see such dedication and efficiency in our postal service. Truly world class service! rclxms.gif notworthy.gif

Selamat Hari Raya to our Muslim AFOLs. biggrin.gif Happy holidays folks! rclxm9.gif
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post Aug 12 2013, 06:48 PM

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Good afternoon AFOLs! smile.gif

QUOTE(iman_210 @ Aug 12 2013, 03:30 PM)
suddenly hook up to UCS MF...any lubang guys?
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Only "lubang" I know is that big black hole that sucks all the money from your bank account for this UCS set!! lol! laugh.gif

QUOTE(Caryane @ Aug 12 2013, 03:34 PM)
Looking at the USD for it, can vomit blood  rclxub.gif
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USD still ok, I pay in Euro for my sets and don't know what to vomit already... (blood already vomit habis!) tongue.gif

Lucky I already planned to stop after getting my Mobile Crane MKII so timing just nice...

QUOTE(heaven @ Aug 12 2013, 04:25 PM)
When Series1 out, it was like RM9.90 a piece, now it's RM11.90 or RM12.90 a piece, can't remember.

60packs a box divide by 3guys, at least RM200 minimum per dude last time, now around RM260 per member of the 3man gang each release, with addons if Lego purposely do 2 per deisgn for some series(duh), rough figure around 2.6k if x10series, need to count in labour of sorting, yeah around 3k I presume.

I used to collect castles, later sold and resort to collect the Series, now feel Lego bring out the Series so fast.
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Yeah, CMF they are releasing too fast. Should stick to one series per year... icon_rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(bloodghost @ Aug 12 2013, 05:09 PM)
you need to pay the full price of the lego set as deposit 1st, then around 10% for rental, the advantage of lego rental business is it will appreciate overtime drool.gif
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Yeah but the risk of pieces going missing and damage is very high so I wonder if there will be any appreciation at all for a beat up set? hmm.gif
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post Aug 13 2013, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(vip @ Aug 12 2013, 11:53 PM)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98248773@N07/...in/photostream/

this is awesome duh,

sorry to ask, how can i get this gold coin part number? thinking to get from BL  flex.gif
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Lego_Jason
post Aug 13 2013, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(zapirwin @ Aug 13 2013, 12:04 PM)
Hey guys I'm currently in America now. If any of you wants/ needs lego set from America, do PM me. I'll charge only an additional $12 on the retail price. Current credit card conversion is $1=RM3.32.  Subject to availability of space and weight and if I can find them.

Do let me know asap as I will be hunting some lego for myself in the next few days in New York. Last date for orders 16.8.2013. Btw, receipt will be provided to prove retail price. Thanks.
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Very nice of you to offer to help, US$12 is nothing compared to the hassle you have to go through! Respect! notworthy.gif

QUOTE(Chaud @ Aug 13 2013, 01:29 PM)
wah...means if i want all i must buy 2 different set?
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lol! Just buy the sensors separately la! tongue.gif
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post Aug 13 2013, 04:52 PM

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QUOTE(leo730 @ Aug 13 2013, 04:41 PM)
The Oscar goes to.....

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Nicely executed! Love it!! rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif
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post Aug 13 2013, 05:48 PM

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Btw, did anyone manage to get their hands on 41999 Crawler Exclusive Edition? Just now hands itchy go browse LEGOshop.com and cannot find it anymore, it is as if it never existed!! ohmy.gif
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post Aug 13 2013, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(Mr. Alby @ Aug 13 2013, 08:11 PM)
Managed to get mine...

But weirdly not available anymore at S@H...I assume already reach 20k?
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Congrats! How many sets u dapat? I'm dying to get one!

Yeah, it's so strange. They just erased it from their database. Searched "41999" and come up with nothing... The only place I find it is in Technic Homepage as a write up, not listed as a product...

I guess only a lucky few in Malaysia will have it...

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post Aug 14 2013, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(Mr. Alby @ Aug 14 2013, 07:21 AM)
Just 2 sets...I think... 
But 41999 can be bought at Amazon/ebay for a cool USD500 though... 

Suddenly local seller selling for RM1,200 sounds not bad after all...
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lol! I'm thinking hmmm.... hmm.gif laugh.gif

Damn! USD500!! ohmy.gif

QUOTE(scoop7 @ Aug 14 2013, 09:09 AM)
just 2 sets, you think?

i think you mean 2sets x several orders
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Haha! That's what I'm thinking too! Sure 'accidentally' click few more times! lol! laugh.gif

QUOTE(daydreaming @ Aug 14 2013, 09:24 AM)
u wan? hahahaha
i think that local seller very sad now when he realized the 1.2k can actually be sold for 1.6k.
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This is a nice seller, make his RM400 profit and then let the buyer make another RM400 profit. icon_rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(kaneshiro21 @ Aug 14 2013, 09:40 AM)
7 days via USPS priority parcel. 

packed with small air pack bottom and top 

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I see big wheels and a printed slope piece that look like a computer screen... brows.gif

Those air packs took up quite a bit of space, could put more parts in its place... nod.gif

QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Aug 14 2013, 10:22 AM)
err... how to align. Normally I built the whole thing near complete, or until at least the crane/boom is sturdy enough to stand by itself.
Then with the LA extended 60-100% with the weight of the boom, press in the middle part of the entire LA length and can feel the degree of firmness or wobble. Both should have the same firmness.
If not, dismantle part of it, only rotate the top part of the LA 180 degrees clock/counter-clock wise. Sometimes may need to adjust 1 teeth of the gears connected to the bottom of the LA.

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That's what I do too but it's very troublesome to get them to have exactly the same degree of firmness, most of the time just can't get them to be exactly the same... sad.gif
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post Aug 14 2013, 06:43 PM

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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Aug 14 2013, 03:17 PM)
Can align one. Cause the LA are manufactured similiar.
But due to rotate the LA 'head' is always 180 degrees, sometimes it is too much. Therefore, have to adjust single teeth or 1-3 teeth of the tan-gear at the base of the LA.
Need to have dexterity with fingers, else everything pop-out or drop, then have to start align all over again.
But the important point is, both the 20T gear, must be parallel, instead of oppposite facing each another.
I not yet build 42009 ...
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Very sien to undo Technic pins... lol! doh.gif

I also have not build my 42009, open 8043 during the Raya break and slowly build... Tonight if have time I think will complete. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Aug 14 2013, 08:59 PM

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QUOTE(hades4eve @ Aug 14 2013, 08:32 PM)
So slow la poslaju... backlog from last week... hope I can get my stuff this week
This used to be my screen saver for my SE T630.
One big box actually laugh.gif You leh? no haul? laugh.gif
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Hmmm... Dunno why u still waiting hor... My small packet of parts orders last week from Denmark delivered today. Not Pos Laju. Normal mail only... icon_rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(leo730 @ Aug 14 2013, 08:37 PM)
2 more days to the weekend!

This is dedicated to saudara Bigfoot-X 'When deliveries screw up - the aftermath"

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Since I don't have a laptop or pc utensil, hence have to make do with whatever I got.  whistling.gif
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Another excellent execution! notworthy.gif
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post Aug 15 2013, 05:37 PM

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All this talk on AA, I thought most peeps already bought their sets from Tan Sri's CS? hmm.gif

Anyway, I know someone who said he's bringing in a few sets and target to sell around RM600? Maybe it is the same person you guys mentioned earlier that he sold out already... haha! doh.gif I will check with him later if he has anymore for sale and report back. smile.gif

With our Ringgit weakening, I think if anyone is planning on getting their sets locally should commit on it now as some resellers are still holding old stocks where their cost were lower... The same set would cost more to import now and nobody knows what the future holds for our currency... On the same note, I think this situation also affected ALJ's attempt to lower the local retail prices... (be it a real attempt or half hearted. haha!) icon_rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(hades4eve @ Aug 15 2013, 05:36 PM)
zzz... You guys should ask earlier...
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Wah... Sounds like you got lubang wor? brows.gif

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post Aug 16 2013, 12:08 AM

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QUOTE(heng84 @ Aug 15 2013, 10:13 PM)
hmm clearer picture.. green thingy.. the shaft will bend when the boom is lift up =x, the gears will detached like the one on red, have to push the red gear back to position.. so that the boom can extend.. any idea what did I do wrong X_X
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I can see in the photo there is a very noticeable bend in your black axle. Is it supposed to be like that? I have not build my set but I doubt Lego intend for the axle to be like this in their original design... hmm.gif Better watch out, my daughter broke an axle like this when she was only 3yrs old.
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post Aug 16 2013, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(Mr. Alby @ Aug 16 2013, 11:12 AM)
#41999 reappear at S@H...
But its sold out & no indication that gonna restock...
Good luck to everyone who want to buy that set... laugh.gif
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Yeah I saw it too. SOLD OUT means habis cerita for those still hoping to get this... cry.gif

QUOTE(scoop7 @ Aug 16 2013, 11:13 AM)
i tot reach 20k limit? or Lego selling more than 20k sets?
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Yup! Reached 20k limit. Initially they took it off completely and no trace of the set, now they put it back into their database so at least you know of the existence of this set.... tongue.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Aug 16 2013, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Aug 16 2013, 11:21 AM)
If you use non-rechargeables, the depleted batteries are still good enough for other devices like alarm clocks, remote controls (tv, aircond, etc.), and even LED-torchlights. But then, you will have a lot of these batteries, and you can MOC like this:  rolleyes.gif
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That is why I opt for re-chargeables, but due to lower voltage, I need to put in 7-8x instead of 6x. Hence, my MOC on battery pack couple of months ago.
Now, I want to use 9V DC adapter, since some of the stuff don't run far, like the excavators.

test-meter can get anywhere, normally I goto Pasar Road, Pudu in KL. Branded one is like Fluke. Yes, those with two cables, normally black and red.

Test meter quite useful, can test many things. AC or DC voltage. from 0.xxx to 1000V, even for cheapo ones.
Can test Amp, Ohm resistance, simple broken cable test, etc. Can use for home electrical also (don't simply plug into the 240V AC if don't know what you want to test  tongue.gif  )

When motor run slow, I just recharge the whole 6-8x lots of batteries. Quite conclusive on low-batt most of the time.
Very rare I check it often. But sometimes useful to isolate out a single faulty/flat battery, as it can cause the entire battery pack problem.
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For general usage around the house and for your toys don't need to get Fluke, the price will make you faint! haha! rclxub.gif

Lately I tried a very cheap brand "UNI-T", a digital multimeter cost me RM52. tongue.gif So far so good...

Yeah, don't go poking those probes into 240V AC if you don't know what you're doing! laugh.gif

However, battery voltage is only a general indicator of the battery's state of charge. Voltage cannot tell you the battery's "health status", ie. its ability to store the charge. For that the simple way is to get a smart charger and analyzer, I've been using this brand for many years and I am led to believe it is one of the best around...

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Maha PowerEx MH-C9000 Battery Charger and Analyzer

This is sold by Shashinki, a local online seller of photographic gears. Very established and reliable, DSLR kaki will know of them. nod.gif

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post Aug 16 2013, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Aug 16 2013, 12:21 PM)
LOL ... I don't have Fluke either  tongue.gif been dreaming of owning one, but over-kill. I'm using cheapo China-brand digital test-meter <RM50 only  rolleyes.gif  As long can give me some readings, not for commercial use, is ok already.

Nice, will check out the charger. Bulk-CS anyone ?  tongue.gif
You did the homework for him  thumbup.gif 
As I suspected in my earlier reply to him.
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Haha! Yeah I also dream of owning a Fluke but really overkill! doh.gif

No need to do CS la for the charger, just order direct from Shashinki. Free shipping above RM50. icon_rolleyes.gif

Their service is pretty good (don't know if it's still the same now), my current charger is actually a replacement. The first one malfunction after a few months, I suspect it was due to my sister's batteries which exploded after I left it to charge overnight. tongue.gif (She was using cheapo batteries) Wrote to Shashinki and they sent me a replacement, no questions asked. I sent the faulty charger back to them at their cost.

This is a very good charger, give it a try. Only thing I miss here is the ability to charge C. D and 9V batteries but since AA and AAA covers most devices I survive so far with those AA to C/D size adapters if ever needed. nod.gif

Their Maha brand batteries are not bad either, I feel that it is 'stronger' than Eneloops but overall I still love the cool white and colourful Eneloops. laugh.gif
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post Aug 16 2013, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(faish888 @ Aug 16 2013, 12:29 PM)
A few new hauls... whistling.gif

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Uber yummy haul! rclxms.gif

Pls pm me price of Iron Man polybag, was planning to import but might as well save me the trouble... haha!

And I see Modular Buildings! drool.gif rclxms.gif

QUOTE(hades4eve @ Aug 16 2013, 12:29 PM)
Will GP 2400mAh better than this? I used before GP brand and its quite good for high powered drainage electrical stuff..
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No offense but GP so so only... If you want real battery performance check out Eneloop and Maha. Many more brands out there that are way better than GP... icon_rolleyes.gif

With GP you get very good performance when the battery is fully charge but that tapers off... With Eneloop the performance is more consistent.

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post Aug 16 2013, 03:09 PM

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QUOTE(zemperor @ Aug 16 2013, 02:01 PM)
haha... no lah...
just buy it for RM60 if not mistaken...
or maybe that 'thing' not a garage, is a casing...
sorry for any misunderstanding...
a lot of technic taikun here to help...
maybe there is somewhere wrong at the connection between the crane and the body(the part build with book 4-5)
thanks for all the info about batteries...
maybe i'll get my first rechargeable AA batteries in future...
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You should start using rechargeable batteries starting from today. nod.gif Do it for the sake of our environment. thumbup.gif

With the prices of low self discharge batteries now there is really no advantage in using single use batteries unless you really need the full 1.5V from each batt.

Charger is a one time cost, invest in a good one and you'll be happily charging all batteries from any brands. Don't have to match charger brands with batteries. icon_rolleyes.gif

QUOTE(Mr. Alby @ Aug 16 2013, 02:15 PM)
S@H is my playground... tongue.gif
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You have to invite us to your playground la... such an exclusive club... whistling.gif

QUOTE(heng84 @ Aug 16 2013, 02:48 PM)
Noted with thanks!! Love u guys to the max !This forum here many hawk eyes thank you so much , guess I shouldn't rush my work!! For the price of the crane is definitely worth it man! Heavy box and of course super huge after fixing them up, takes me 1 week+ to build too noob haha , the tower of orthanc only 2 days for me to siap..crane take longer cos I did many errors have to take apart n Pasang again haha
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You dived into the deep end if this is your first Technic set! lol! laugh.gif thumbup.gif

You can't rush through a Technic build like how you do with regular bricks... Just remember, you NEVER have to apply excessive force when connecting the pins or pieces. If you find yourself doing that and forcing things to come together then something is wrong somewhere and you should stop and check. Also make it a habit to check your build every so often, turn the gears to check for free play etc.

And axle are always going to be straight! lol! laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Aug 16 2013, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(altaf_hoho @ Aug 16 2013, 03:51 PM)
Hi everyone. I just went to LLM recently and fall in love again with Lego. I am planning to buy 1 Lego Technic as my 1st start. I am looking at the 9398 Crawler and The 42009 Crane. Can you guys suggest me which one is the worth buy?
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Hi and welcome back to Lego! biggrin.gif

If you plan to get only one then my recommendation is to go for the 42009 Mobile Crane MKII! thumbup.gif

But then again usually you never stop at just one so assuming you are in love with big Technics then the current contenders are:

1. 8110 Mercedes Benz Unimog U400
2. 9398 4x4 Crawler
3. 42009 Mobile Crane MKII

I would suggest getting them in that order as 8110 and 9398 are the older sets and may be discontinued soon. Prices for these two sets has come down so it is more value for money. Having said that, 42009 is also pretty good value for something that size and if you can still find the re-sellers selling it below RM800 it is a good buy too. nod.gif
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post Aug 16 2013, 11:18 PM

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QUOTE(altaf_hoho @ Aug 16 2013, 04:41 PM)
Thanks for the feedback, I might take the Unimog into consideration. My interest is not only for Technics, so I may end up buy 1 only.

I am planning to get a big Lego set also, my first buy will be the Vampyre Castle from Monster Fighter line. Then I will go for the King's Siege Castle set next year and Imperial Fleet Ship on another year.  tongue.gif
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You're welcomed! Get the Vampyre Castle first as it will be discontinued soon. Are you referring to 10210 Imperial Flagship? It is a discontinued set and price is around RM1.5k when I bought it in April...

QUOTE(scpt @ Aug 16 2013, 08:54 PM)
what's the price of a reliable charger like? any particular brand?
wahh that's cheap  rclxms.gif
rockband set ada?
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I think I'm gonna use this as my wallpaper, if u don't mind
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QUOTE(zemperor @ Aug 16 2013, 09:30 PM)
i'm also quite interest
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Can buy from from Shanshinki.com, trusted local seller. nod.gif Very fast delivery too. ===> Maha PowerEx MH-C9000 Battery Charger & Analyzer

QUOTE(yhlee12 @ Aug 16 2013, 10:20 PM)
“I think the current ringgit weakness at the 3.20-to-3.27 range seems to be overdone. It should normalise to the 3.15-to-3.20 level,”

the star news.. this should ease some concern on the ringgit weakness.. smile.gif
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Somehow I don't feel so assured... doh.gif

QUOTE(cruiseantz @ Aug 16 2013, 10:59 PM)
it's my kid's choice...10% off. Personally, i don't like Chima hahahahah

on top of 10% discount + Buy 3 free 1 is sure a good buy. But that's not the case at LLM.

on the other note, today's build status of LEGO® Star Wars™ Mystery Mural by end of today

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I think I can already see the "mystery" is Yoda wielding a green light saber. laugh.gif Then again, I'm no SW fan so I may be wrong... icon_rolleyes.gif

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