Lordoflego Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 To me there's nothing interesting in September, but October with free advent calendar and double VIP? I'm in! picture from another thread provided by @CM4Sci - thanks! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Free Advent. Wonder why they didn't call it an Advent calendar? Generic artwork - is it a special edition calendar, or is it any of the calendars?Considering I'm willing to spend retail on a calendar, that's a 30% discount on my $100 purchase. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Alpinemaps said: Free Advent. Wonder why they didn't call it an Advent calendar? Generic artwork - is it a special edition calendar, or is it any of the calendars? Considering I'm willing to spend retail on a calendar, that's a 30% discount on my $100 purchase. And $10 back in points 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanfjr Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Now I have to go to the grand opening in VA, oct 1st & 2nd at least I can buy holiday trains to hit the 100 quota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM4Sci Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I don't think it's a calendar.. it's got only 200 pieces and it says rebuild them, so it'll be a group of pieces you take apart and rebuild to make a couple models..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, CM4Sci said: I don't think it's a calendar.. it's got only 200 pieces and it says rebuild them, so it'll be a group of pieces you take apart and rebuild to make a couple models..? You may be right, it looks little different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hey look! The Death Star is back! ... (too soon?) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 It's hard to tell in that graphic, but is 2XVIP all month long? Looks like I have to do a road trip on October 1st this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emvisawthatswho Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I don't think it's a calendar.. it's got only 200 pieces and it says rebuild them, so it'll be a group of pieces you take apart and rebuild to make a couple models..? "Build and rebuild all 24 new sets"Some sort of countdown to the holiday shopping season it appears. Thanksgiving is November 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 8 minutes ago, fossilrock said: It's hard to tell in that graphic, but is 2XVIP all month long? Looks like I have to do a road trip on October 1st this year. If double VIP doesn't start on 1st (I can't see either), it's definitely one of first few days of October plus per thebrickfan: September 30: The LEGO Star Wars Death Star (75159) will be available for purchase for the general public. October 1: The LEGO Creator Winter Holiday Train (10254) will be available for purchase for the general public. October 1-25: FREE Exclusive Holiday Countdown Calendar with purchases of $99 or more, while supplies last. Build and rebuild 24 new sets as you count down to the holidays. October 1-31: Double VIP Points are back for the month. October 4-5: LEGO VIP Monthly Mini Model build is a Werewolf (40217). October 14 & 28: Family Game Night at LEGO Brand Stores. October 15: LEGO Friends exclusive VIP building event at LEGO Brand Stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 October 4-5 mini model build, werewolf? Reminds me of Scratchy from Simpsons 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I think I'll wait until Oct 1 to pick up the train, get the Advent and the double VIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) And September 30th is when all the Rogue One Sets are released. The way I look at it, 2xVIP, plus the advent calendar is more than likely a 30.00 (or more - remember the gingerbread house and lego train?) discount if I grab Krennics Shuttle, and a minifigure pack. A 99.99 shuttle for 69.00.. is a good start for Rogue One discounts, once I flip the advent promo. Edited August 30, 2016 by fossilrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 38 minutes ago, fossilrock said: And September 30th is when all the Rogue One Sets are released. The way I look at it, 2xVIP, plus the advent calendar is more than likely a 30.00 (or more - remember the gingerbread house and lego train?) discount if I grab Krennics Shuttle, and a minifigure pack. A 99.99 shuttle for 69.00.. is a good start for Rogue One discounts, once I flip the advent promo. You want "Rogue One" sets? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 11 minutes ago, exciter1 said: You want "Rogue One" sets? Psst, @fossilrock can't wait to get the set with Chirrut "the magic stick man" minifig 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Interesting that Halloween basically gets a small nod on the calendar this year. After the last few years where between minifig series, and Monster Fighters, they had products to promote. Will be interesting to see if Monster Fighters and HH in particular starts to tick upward this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 6 hours ago, exciter1 said: You want "Rogue One" sets? Ummm. They're...they're more for my son! That's it! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIX23 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Any guesses if the Disney Castle will still be available if you wait to order during first day of double VIP? Daughter really wants for Christmas. This is my first year here so I haven't experienced the "Holiday Rush/Out of Stock" yet to know if worth the risk or not (yes I know it's only an extra $15 credit + value of Holiday countdown set, but still free money ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 minute ago, BRIX23 said: Any guesses if the Disney Castle will still be available if you wait to order during first day of double VIP? Daughter really wants for Christmas. This is my first year here so I haven't experienced the "Holiday Rush/Out of Stock" yet to know if worth the risk or not (yes I know it's only an extra $15 credit + value of Holiday countdown set, but still free money ). With a public availability date of Sep 1st, I'd think you'd be safe. Any shortages will only be temporary and will probably be resolved within a week. So maybe there might be some backordering going on towards the middle of Sep, but that should be resolved by October. Of course, no guarantee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrToes16 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) I'm already looking forward to the October deals Holiday train will cover the Calendar and get double points. If When I get the train, I know I'll want to get extra tracks and motor functions. (I've never been onboard with LEGO train building before...pun intended) But I guess I will now and might as well do it right since Christmas display MOCs are my fav. That might be enough for another Calendar set and double points. I hope they introduce new pick a brick pieces as well so I can stock up. Penguin is nice but they look like some new models from older pieces. Hoping for a few new pieces at least. Big thing I'm on the fence is Disney Castle. Obviously, the promo is right with exclusive set offer and double points, I'll likely get some gift cards for Christmas so maybe I can wait a little more. There's also November and hopefully the Holdiday promotion will happen then and I'm saving points for Black Friday. Edited August 30, 2016 by MrToes16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvHulk Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I can't wait to purchase a Sandcrawler during double points... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANV Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, KvHulk said: I can't wait to purchase a Sandcrawler during double points... Be vigilant. Last week, the Sandcrawler started to disappear from various retailers and people started to wonder if it was finally going to be retired. LEGO Sets will likely retire in November-December so just keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzaluna Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 don't know where this goes so if a mod could move it that would be great, new high res image of advent calendar promo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoCat Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Labeling each little mini build as a "set" sure seems like a push... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanfjr Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 1 minute ago, TacoCat said: Labeling each little mini build as a "set" sure seems like a push... I just had Tacos for lunch.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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