c_rpg Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 9 hours ago, gregpj said: Can you post a link to them? http://www.toysrus.de/family/index.jsp?categoryId=37377691&ab=DE_LEGO-BS_H1_LEGOMinifigures is the minifigures category on the website. The main ad basically says "new set every week", "only at Toys R Us" and "limited supply". http://www.toysrus.de/product/index.jsp?productId=60674441 is the product page for the first set. 8 hours ago, dcdfan said: Weren't the ones from 2013 give aways every week in Germany, like the US? I'm not sure. I didn't start buying at toysrus.de until a few months ago. Seems like a silly idea to change the concept, they would sell a lot more Lego if they were giveaways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 If these were promotional giveaways as the former, I could be considerably less critical. However I would agree these unfortunately feel uninspired to borderline "Frankesteined". While I will note there is some usage of various torsos, faces, and leggings from the Minifigures line, the overall compositions are seeming generic juxtapositions. Truth be told though the original Bricktober offerings all were simple 'classic' designs from years long past then again those were cohesive characters at the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 So apparently the first set is already sold out! If you want these, get em while you can I would say. Next set is coming out on 8/09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 So apparently the first set is already sold out! If you want these, get em while you can I would say. Next set is coming out on 8/09.Translation: September 8th he's saying not August 9th. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Just now, dcdfan said: Translation: September 8th he's saying. Yes 09/08/2016 for you guys 08/09/2016 for Europeans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, c_rpg said: Yes 09/08/2016 for you guys 08/09/2016 for Europeans. Canadians use day/month/year too. (or at least they're supposed to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 So, the first week is "musicians" but the only accessory is one microphone? What the hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 16 minutes ago, dcdfan said: So, the first week is "musicians" but the only accessory is one microphone? What the hell! The rest will clap their hands 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 On August 31, 2016 at 6:23 AM, c_rpg said: Yes 09/08/2016 for you guys 08/09/2016 for Europeans. After 19 years living in Europe and now 18 years in US, I'm a one big mess when it comes to writing dates lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazuli16 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 1 hour ago, dcdfan said: So, the first week is "musicians" but the only accessory is one microphone? What the hell! These musicians are clearly DJs/button pushers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 1 hour ago, lazuli16 said: These musicians are clearly DJs/button pushers. I'm thinking a vocal band. (a-capella) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Bricktober is USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Is there a copy of that full calendar page somewhere?Of note - Big Ben will be sold at TRU on Oct 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 most of the minifigs are lackluster. 3 appeal to my 7 yr old son and the 4 year old likes about 1/2 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 So for Bricktober the leftovers are typically sold off at the end of the week. What do you think the price will be? 15$? Maybe a title change is in order: Toys R Us - Weekly Minifigures Collection / Bricktober? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanfjr Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Who doesn't like free? (read the fine print) Edited September 6, 2016 by Deanfjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleck Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 The family and I really liked the mini modular sets =( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Second set is now available at Toysrus.de. The limit has been changed from 5 to 2 for the second set. Presumably because the first set was sold out so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Briggs Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Prices on ebay are insane. I just looked at the prices for the first set, and the going rate seems to be 35€ shipped (about 2.5x RRP). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Brian Briggs said: Prices on ebay are insane. I just looked at the prices for the first set, and the going rate seems to be 35€ shipped (about 2.5x RRP). Yup. Glad I got 5. Second set was limit 2, but still sold out in a matter of hours. I expect the next set will be limit 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Any word if these will be coming to UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd123 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 If last year's bricktober were any indication, these sets of miniatures will be around for some time (at least in Canada imo) and they will likely offer the complete set with purchase months down the road to clear up soon at a fraction of the original buy in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 2 hours ago, kd123 said: If last year's bricktober were any indication, these sets of miniatures will be around for some time (at least in Canada imo) and they will likely offer the complete set with purchase months down the road to clear up soon at a fraction of the original buy in. Germany seems to have very little stock and high demand. Maybe it's also because lots of people from outside Germany are buying at toysrus.de. I'm guessing that current inflated prices will collapse once these are released in the US and Canada. I'm looking to sell all my stuff before October. Anyway, it's silly to wait for possible "what if scenarios" if you can get 2x your buy-in right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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