spener90 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 3 hours ago, Pseudoty said: While Lego continues to screw over their loyal customers our friends over at FunWhole are making the following set available for FREE! You don’t even have to pay shipping and handling Just fill out this basic form: https://forms.gle/JtJdTEFc5f9EZ5PbA Then go here: https://bit.ly/3Y5zNmP Then enter promo code “FWNEW2024” at checkout You can try skipping the form step and just enter the code but not sure if they will validate the entries. I’d this a homeless guy in the lower right hand corner? If so, love the commitment to current economic accuracy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bricklectic said: Boggles my mind how these knockoff companies invest tremendous time energy and money to launch quality products, and come up with these bizarre sounding names. Any native english speaking 5 year old could come up with something better. Edited October 11 by raindog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 On 10/11/2024 at 8:15 AM, Bricklectic said: Boggles my mind how these knockoff companies invest tremendous time energy and money to launch quality products, and come up with these bizarre sounding names. Any native english speaking 5 year old could come up with something better. But it is “Carlo’s Street Fusion” edition 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickU Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Just got my first ever "Wants to Return item" for not as described Minifigure. They even sent a picture of the knockoff Minifigure on a $50+ sale. I sent them back I can't accept this return because its not the one I sent you. I attached the picture from my listing as you can clearly see the difference. Interested to see what happens next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 On 10/11/2024 at 6:01 AM, Pseudoty said: Then enter promo code “FWNEW2024” at checkout You can try skipping the form step and just enter the code but not sure if they will validate the entries. I received mine today. I had also ordered 3 of the 6-pack Series 26 minifigs boxes from Amazon. Stark contrast. Amazon's minifigures cames in a soft "paper bag" mailer. The Hot Dog Stand came in a very nice double-walled box. Opening that, I found the set was boxed in a decent-sized clamshell box. I had expected something akin to a $20 LEGO box and received something closer to a $70 set. Although a little smaller, packaging was just like the old Big Bang Theory set or the Yellow Submarine set. Solid. And for some reason, I thought that they were shipping the freebie without lights. Not so! Light kit was included. I looked through the instructions and they are not only easy to read and understand, but offer the perfect lighting and contrast to be able to tell the different colors for even these 64 year old eyes. If I had paid full price for this set, i would have been pleased. Free made it killer! i can't wait to build it and put it beside F.O's Newsstand model. Thanks @Pseudoty for the heads-up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 17 minutes ago, raindog said: I received mine today. I had also ordered 3 of the 6-pack Series 26 minifigs boxes from Amazon. Stark contrast. Amazon's minifigures cames in a soft "paper bag" mailer. The Hot Dog Stand came in a very nice double-walled box. Opening that, I found the set was boxed in a decent-sized clamshell box. I had expected something akin to a $20 LEGO box and received something closer to a $70 set. Although a little smaller, packaging was just like the old Big Bang Theory set or the Yellow Submarine set. Solid. And for some reason, I thought that they were shipping the freebie without lights. Not so! Light kit was included. I looked through the instructions and they are not only easy to read and understand, but offer the perfect lighting and contrast to be able to tell the different colors for even these 64 year old eyes. If I had paid full price for this set, i would have been pleased. Free made it killer! i can't wait to build it and put it beside F.O's Newsstand model. Thanks @Pseudoty for the heads-up! I will update you on the next giveaway but this one will be harder to get a limited edition of 7.5K remake of the Newsstand for Xmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 2 minutes ago, Pseudoty said: I will update you on the next giveaway but this one will be harder to get a limited edition of 7.5K remake of the Newsstand for Xmas. Just what I need for my Winter Village! I'm already salivating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricklectic Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 On 10/13/2024 at 5:04 PM, Pseudoty said: But it is “Carlo’s Street Fusion” edition 🤣 Mine came today too. Excellent quality box art and thickness. Thank you @Pseudoty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jedi Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 (edited) Well, you've piqued my curiosity with these sets. I'll have to order up the chili dog stand, and I would really hope to be able to snag a holiday newsstand for my winter village Looking at the Funwhole website, looks like the holiday newsstand is already sold out for the US. I'm guessing that's accurate? Edited October 16 by Dr Jedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 2 hours ago, Dr Jedi said: Well, you've piqued my curiosity with these sets. I'll have to order up the chili dog stand, and I would really hope to be able to snag a holiday newsstand for my winter village Looking at the Funwhole website, looks like the holiday newsstand is already sold out for the US. I'm guessing that's accurate? The Chili dog stand might still be available for free checkout that post. And the holiday set isn’t available yet it should be on Amazon soon that is how they fulfill US orders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jedi Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 23 minutes ago, Pseudoty said: The Chili dog stand might still be available for free checkout that post. And the holiday set isn’t available yet it should be on Amazon soon that is how they fulfill US orders. I was able to successfully grab the chili dog stand for free. Thank you for the assistance with the process there. As for the holiday newsstand, I'll keep my eyes peeled for any post from you, and I'll monitor Amazon as well. Thanks for the tip! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago On 10/16/2024 at 7:55 PM, Dr Jedi said: I was able to successfully grab the chili dog stand for free. Thank you for the assistance with the process there. As for the holiday newsstand, I'll keep my eyes peeled for any post from you, and I'll monitor Amazon as well. Thanks for the tip! It is out now for $30 after coupon. https://www.amazon.com/FUNWHOLE-Christmas-Newsstand-Lighting-Building-Bricks-Set/dp/B0DG5SL1ZB/ref=sr_1_1? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mplsabdullah Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Thank you for the heads up on that free set. 👍🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIX23 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 45 minutes ago, mplsabdullah said: Thank you for the heads up on that free set. 👍🏼 The form says no longer valid and code doesn't work as of about 6 hours ago. Did I miss it or are some able to get it to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIX23 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, Bricklectic said: WOW! The quality, the positive review, well thought out wiring and wire management, electric contacts between floors and the price. As a big fan of Lego, this scares me. Yes, I know the Lego name will likely always carry the perception of premium brand, but how long can you stay relevant in the non-licensed space with this sort of stuff? The non Lego brands are blowing Lego out of the water with all printed bricks, advanced design and well integrated lighting options. It really brings the set to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplsabdullah Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 15 minutes ago, BRIX23 said: The form says no longer valid and code doesn't work as of about 6 hours ago. Did I miss it or are some able to get it to work? I ordered over a week ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 2 minutes ago, BRIX23 said: WOW! The quality, the positive review, well thought out wiring and wire management, electric contacts between floors and the price. As a big fan of Lego, this scares me. Why does this scare you? If anything, all the competition from these brands gives me hope that Lego may have to step up their game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIX23 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 42 minutes ago, fuzzy_bricks said: Why does this scare you? If anything, all the competition from these brands gives me hope that Lego may have to step up their game. I guess I just don't see Lego stepping up their game. They've had plenty of opportunity to be the leaders in what I would consider "their" industry, but I'm just not seeing that innovation keep up with the pace. Not that they'll go out of business, but these non-Lego offerings are going to continue to dilute the product leading to lower value across the board both new and old. If non-Lego was on par with Lego prices, I wouldn't be concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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