Don't deny yourself the privilege of owning it la... As you rightly put it appeared in the box art next to its siblings so it is definitely not complete without it...

Eventually they all become parts especially if our kids get their hands on them, my Fire Brigade's fire truck already in pieces. My daughter MOC her own fire truck!!

This post has been edited by Lego_Jason: Oct 11 2013, 05:30 PM

Lovely! Seeing the legs it reminded me of how I used to do the same to my minifigs when I was just a little boy...

I'm waiting to see your UCS Millennium Falcon leh... Park it next to a Modular Building to give us an idea how huge that fella is!

Use blow torch and gently bend it...permanent fix!

lol! I don't see why you should bother with this set since you have all the big and detailed UCS versions...

You're most welcomed bro. More than happy to spread some "love" (aka poison!)

8110 is not that expensive, can probably get it cheaper than 42009 if you hunt around... It is quite an interesting set even without the Mercedes Benz link/endorsement...

Wah! Someone bought 2 sets of Palace Cinema again... Free posters.

I don't have the priveledge of shopping at Lego shop online...

I pay Kastam Malaysia je...

I don't mind paying State taxes, that is not the problem. If only Lego Shop online will ship to freight forwarders, then we all can enjoy cheap Lego and promotional/seasonal freebies...

There lies the problem... No friends in USA, well not super close friends or relatives that I can count on anyway... And even for close friends and relatives, it may ruin the relationship if the Lego orders are going to be on a regular basis. That's why to get my 41999 I had to get a friend's friend to do it and pay the guy for his troubles. Cost me around RM1300 for my 41999 after taxes, shipping and "goodwill fees" to that guy...

I will almost "kill" for those freebies!!

Personally I find LOTR theme more fitting as a medieval theme for AFOL than the current Castle theme, it is "darker" and more detailed if you get what I mean. The present Castle theme is great for kids but for AFOL it just don't have that oomph...

Don't get me wrong, it's nice and I did contemplate getting it (the dragons are cool) but I find LOTR more to my cup of tea...

Feels like a Monday.... Yawn.... Zzzz...

lol! Yeah the colour of the current castle theme puts me off but I suppose that appeals to kids rather than adults...

If I were 30 years younger I would appreciate the simplicity of the castle theme: good guys vs bad. Clearly identified by the colours of their torso, flags etc. That's how I used to like it. As an adult I love the mix and variety of characters/minifigs in LOTR theme.

Pls let me know the quantity? I'm buying parts so if I come across any I will order for you. However, I will be away whole of next week and will only order at the end of the month. If you don't mind waiting...

Welcome back bro! Eagerly waiting for the restaurant opening, I suggest you get them groomed first! hahaha!

Give them to your kids and let them amaze you with what they can come up with... hahaha!

You're welcomed! Just replied your pm.

No PO yet but I would suggest you senyap-senyap pm Tun Tan Sri to put your name on his list, he will sure import and at a price nobody can beat.

I will also need to order from him....

Oh, save it for later lor...

This post has been edited by Lego_Jason: Oct 16 2013, 04:19 PM

No worries bro, when there is a will there is a way! Either I COD on your behalf or someone COD with Tun Tan Sri and pass to me, after that I Pos Laju to you lor...

Alternatively you can always meet up with him during one of your LLM excursions since he goes every so often!

Haha! You read my mind bro! But no need to pay me extra ya! I'm not office boy, just another AFOL!

Buy any of the following Lego Friends set and you should have everything you need except the hot dog/sausage... Only caveat is the colour may not be to your liking...

3061 City Park Cafe
3184 Adventure Camper
3315 Olivia’s House
41006 Downtown Bakery

The above list is not exhaustive though, you may find it in other sets too but those are the ones I have and I know what's inside...

I'm figuring you are going after some EOL Modular Buildings?

It's not difficult to find EOL sets that were built once for display and then put back into the box after a period of time spent on display so they will be as good as new with perhaps some scratches and colour fades (if exposed regularly to UV). Like many who suggested, it is the reputation of the seller that is important. If sourcing from BrickLink, check the seller's splash page, he/she may describe the condition or grading of used sets. And of course stay away from sellers who has low feedback...

I would also suggest that once you narrow down to a potential seller, try asking for actual photos of the set together with the instruction manual(s) and box if that's important to you as well.

Finally, beware of "BrickLinked" sets: These are not actual original box sets but are sourced from loose parts. Nothing wrong with that and I build my Cafe Corner and Market Street that way too but sometimes certain hard to find parts could be substituted (and unscrupulous seller may not declare that), and because the parts are sourced from different places sometimes the colours may differ a little... Good sellers will make it known if the set is a BrickLinked set or the easy way to tell is the absence of original box and instruction manual.

Caveat: One can also purchase original boxes and instruction manuals on BrickLink so a clever seller can also package the whole combo of box, manuals and parts as a complete set.

Safest bet is still the reputation of the seller with lots of positive feedback.

Can't wait to get that scooter!

There is another way which was published in the Lego newsletter, not sure if it is the same as method 2 as I have yet to try it. Already ordered the parts which isn't too many. From memory less than 20 parts, all that is needed to widen the coal car to accommodate the battery box... I had the instructions but somehow misplaced it, will try to find it again... If you want to do some digging yourself you can try searching in Brickset, it was in one of the news. Have to drop the person a pm and he will email you a scan copy of the instructions.

You're most welcomed! Happy hunting!

Yeah, they should limit it so that everyone has a fair chance of getting some. Sadly in situations like this it is the kids that are missing out...

Toy business is serious business too...

Hello AFOLs! Great to be back on home soil!

Thread moving faster again, took me nearly an hour to read everything!

Guess I'm not alone, wholesale prices are going up and Lego Exclusives are very "exclusive" now. I'm done hauling my 2013 sets and wife is happy.

Wah! As always the backdrop is more interesting...

Can always check with our bro faish888.

Me getting a few Exo Suit too but will wait for the final design before committing into 2014 shopping list...

Fingers crossed that the Land Rover Defender makes it too, it will be gorgeous!

I just checked and it is available for order, part of Lego Education. Let me punch some numbers and see if it is worth the trouble to import...

Ah! Finally your wait is almost over... coming in 2014.

Such small haul no need to reload leh, I think LLM need to re-stock to keep up with you!

Haha! Thanks but sadly no, it's all work and no play. This saturday flying off to Hong Kong for vacation but already promised myself and wife there will be no Lego shopping.... Will get some Disney stuff for a change...

What da.... ... ... ?

Last chance to get MF theme sets at a good price before they go EOL!

Greetings AFOLs! How is everyone doing? Looks like many breaking the piggy bank to attend Tun's TT session!

Took me nearly a week to catch up on the posts! lol!

Has been an interesting read... drama in BOM, ALJ finally kicking the bucket, sales everywhere!!!, Tun's mega CS, another taikun revealing his massive collection etc.

I was in Hong Kong last week but did zero Lego shopping... Well, I did buy a small set at full retail price from TRU to pacify my daughter but nothing for the AFOL dad. Not even scouting the many places that were mentioned here in the forum.

I've been so busy I can't wait to get back to opening some sets to play... Hope to spam some pictures soon!

Thanks! Just in time to catch it before this thread moves to the new home too!

Yes you are right, my collection (opened and unopened boxes) are all collecting dust! Let me settle my work first and then I will start spamming photos... Not much train poison lately so that will be my first project.

Haha! No way!!

Have been really busy lately, went for work in Europe and family vacation in Hong Kong. Two places where I should be hunting for Lego or at least cuci mata at the Lego stores but I was never near one!

Not possible when you have the boss with you in Europe and family in tow in Hong Kong....

Wow! They have so much stock to last until Christmas? For sure all the popular sets should be all gone within a week...

Thank you bro. You sir cannot wear that newbie tag!

This post has been edited by Lego_Jason: Nov 14 2013, 05:41 PM

lol! This is a sad looking train!

Gonna add Power Functions to a few non-PF trains while waiting for news of 2014 train sets (if any, and definitely not the one above!)

Or update nickname to: Lego_Jason

This post has been edited by Lego_Jason: Nov 14 2013, 05:45 PM