CNH1974 Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 It's that one indeed, 6080 Its a brilliant set, I have the box and instructions somewhere. But not all the bricks. Interestingly, your avatar is the picture I would have used if you had not got there first. I use it on Facebook instead
CNH1974 Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Not sure whether you all have noticed or not.. price for Winter Village Market is higher in North America than Europe, seems like Lego is trying to shrink the price difference to stop US resellers selling to Asia..just a thought.. Winter Village Cottage Pieces: 1490 99.99 USD, 99.99 EUR, 89.99 GBP Winter Village Market Pieces: 1261 99.99 USD, 89.99 EUR,79.99 GBP You can see from the comparison with WInter Village Cottage, WVM has less piece count but price remains the same for US, however, price for other regions is lower. To me this is more of bring the EU pricing down to "normal" levels based on other sets, eg 10220 & 10226. Both are
Darth_Raichu Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Not sure whether you all have noticed or not.. price for Winter Village Market is higher in North America than Europe, seems like Lego is trying to shrink the price difference to stop US resellers selling to Asia..just a thought.. Winter Village Cottage Pieces: 1490 99.99 USD, 99.99 EUR, 89.99 GBP Winter Village Market Pieces: 1261 99.99 USD, 89.99 EUR,79.99 GBP You can see from the comparison with WInter Village Cottage, WVM has less piece count but price remains the same for US, however, price for other regions is lower. The reason for higher US price is simple, Christmas is a more popular holiday in the US than anywhere else in the world. TLG is just capitalizing on it.
Darth_Raichu Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 A winter village chapel/church would be awesome. I know lego likes to stay away from controversy (religion...) but this theme is just screaming for one. If recent history is a clue then lego won't even be brave enough to include some carolers in one of the sets. P.S. Lego has to give in at some point, right? How long can you NOT include the incredible architecture of something like Notre Dame in a large-scale creator set? Huh ? There were a pair of carolers in Winter Toy Shop set
TheOrcKing Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Huh ? There were a pair of carolers in Winter Toy Shop set Fahoo raymoo, yahoo neeha. Welcome Christmas, bring your....cheer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9NoXo6qz2A To add, there also were a couple of street performers in the Winter Village Post Office.
M4x18 Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I need to find the Bakery, it's the one that I'm missing... Next will be the Cottage.
spener90 Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I find it hard to believe that they won't eventually do a religiously based set like Notre Dame. Are people really that thin skinned (even though I don't think this has anything to do with being thinned skinned, just stubborn) to think that a model toy is somehow attacking their religion? Honestly, where would the backlash be over a religious set similar in design to the Tower Bridge?
Veegs Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 It will not retire, they will be back again for Christmas...I got info from my toy shop, I have pre-ordered some Good heads up - I expected this to come back in stock. Once S&**** sold out before Christmas last year, there was a nice spike in prices...
Gondorian Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Hmm, so Cottage hasn't been retired? I figured because I couldn't find it on Lego LEGO Shop at Home that it was no longer available.
Coneil21 Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Hmm, so Cottage hasn't been retired? I figured because I couldn't find it on Lego LEGO Shop at Home that it was no longer available. LEGO Shop at Home only sells it seasonally. Thats why its not on their website now.
comicblast Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 U can buy it now @target.com with MSRP $99.99 Thanks for the heads up. Both the Toy Shop and Winter Village Market are up for sale. http://www.target.com/p/lego-creator-winter-toy-shop-10199/-/A-12338204#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=lego+winter+village+market http://www.target.com/p/lego-creator-expert-winter-village-cottage-10229/-/A-14286946#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=lego+winter+village+market EDIT: Toy Shop is "currently unavailable. I can't find the Village Market at Target.
Quacs Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 It's also available on Amazon at roughly retail (w/ BP pass-thru link): US - 10229 Winter Village Cottage UK - 10029 Winter Village Cottage
Darth_Raichu Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 EDIT: Toy Shop is "currently unavailable. I can't find the Village Market at Target. It has been like that for a long long long time... It's also available on Amazon at retail (w/ BP pass-thru link): 10229 Winter Village Cottage You save $0.04 YESS!!!
brickolodon Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Check out this item at Target: http://www.target.com/p/lego-creator-expert-winter-village-cottage-10229/-/A-14286946
Seifer Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 I'll be selling a few of my MISB Toy Shops before the holiday season starts. And I have to buy a cottage for my collection. The new Winter village set should blend in nicely with all the rest, although I agree that it somehow fails to deliver an impression as good as the other sets. There are no glowing bricks either. My conclusion is that it's a cool set to add to your collection, but a not good enough one to start it with.
StompingFreak Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Its a stunning set. The toy shop is still my fav. But this set could replace it. I'm getting 3 of this season. I've 2 of all the others. Only one I cant find is the train. Stomping
TheOrcKing Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 Here is a review for the Winter Village Market on Hispabrick.
StompingFreak Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 The Winter Village Market is now available at LEGO Shop at Home for VIP members. http://shop.lego.com/en-GB/Winter-Village-Market-10235 Stomping
El Guapo Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 I saw that! I really want it but feel like I should wait till October, double VIP points AND the free winter set > VW polybag. But my impatience may get the better of me!
CNH1974 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 I am probably behind, but what's the free set for October?
agp548 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 I cannot find the set on the shop@home website
El Guapo Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 It is the Christmas set, part 1 of 2. Looks like a Christmas tree farm. It is available the second half of October with a $99 purchase.
comicblast Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 I am probably behind, but what's the free set for October? From Bricks And Bloks. <- Link to calendar Free Exclusive Clone Trooper Lieutenant with LEGO Star Wars purchase of $50 or more! *September 1 - October 31, 2013 Free Exclusive Holiday set with purchases of $99 or more! *October 14-31, 2013 Free LEGO Monster Fighter's Key Chain on Halloween! *October 31, 2013
CNH1974 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Ta, I have not seen this for the UK yet. The Part 2 looks like its going to be hard to get.
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