It's good to show kids that actual people design these works of art. I think they forget that. Do you have a question for him like.. was your mom mad at you when you gave up on being a lawyer to make stuff with LEGOs?If you have been involved in the LEGO hobby for some time you are well aware of how important it is to have a LEGO shopping strategy. LEGO is not cheap, and both the LEGO Company as well as retailers are taking advantage of the popularity of the brand by keeping prices as high as they can. This is an unfortunate occurrence, especially in the current economy. Ultimately the strategy may backfire both for LEGO and retailers, but that is another topic, and whatever they do, we can still develop our own LEGO shopping strategies to get the best deals. One of the places people often shop for LEGO is Toys’R’Us. It is pretty much the only toy-shop chain left in the USA, and people naturally think of visiting them first when shopping for LEGO or other toys. One thing they are often not aware of however is how much Toys’R’Us jacks up prices on LEGO sets (and probably everything else too). A
$5-$10-$20 mark-up from regular retail price is very common. Worse is when Toys’R’Us advertises sales around holidays. You will see 40% Off and BOGO 50% (Buy-One-Get-One-50%-Off) sales on LEGO advertised on the Toys’R’Us website and at their retail stores. However that 40% or 50% off is NOT what you think it is! In fact you often end up worse then buying the same LEGO set at an Official LEGO Store, or some generic retailer like Wal-Mart. I will show you how Toys’R’Us is cooking the numbers and what you really end up with when you bite the hook on a Toys’R’Us LEGO sale. Eye-opening, isn’t it? The point is that if you want to get LEGO for the best prices, you really have to do your math. LEGO shopping could actually be quite fun if you take finding the best prices as a challenge. And it doesn’t have to be a long and tedious endeavor. Just have the latest LEGO Catalog or visit the Online LEGO Shop to check regular retail prices (I like the Catalog because I can take it with me to the store I’m planning to shop at). T
hen have a calculator handy to decode all the pricing voodoo retailers use to lure us into buying from them. 🙄 Again, the most notorious offender is Toys’R’Us. Other retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Barnes & Noble and of course Official LEGO Stores almost always use the regular retail price, and when they have LEGO sales they to be decent, even excellent (like the 50% off regular retail price on some of the best LEGO sets at Wal-Mart last December). They may not sounds as fancy as Toys’R’Us as BOGO smoke-and-mirrors LEGO sales, but you don’t have to do complex calculations just to figure out if you are actually getting a deal. Also, Jason’s point about the LEGO VIP program is enlightening. If you are close to a LEGO store, or if you shop at the Online LEGO Shop, make sure you take advantage of this program. Especially when you can combine it with LEGO’s free shipping and double VIP point offers (like currently), you can really get an excellent deal as these offers are stackable. I
also like Jason’s strategy of going right back to the store and getting a free set with the just acquired VIP points. How is that for an instant saving? 😉 So what do you think? Did you learn something from the video? Have you ever fallen for the Toys’R’Us advertisements? Do you have your own LEGO shopping tips you would like to share? What is your shopping strategy for this holiday season? Feel free to discuss in the comment section below! 🙂You may also like to check out the LEGO Shopping Tips section for more LEGO shopping ideas and strategies or select from the following posts: for $6.95 with Gift Tag $9.95 per Order Flat Rate Fast Shipping Australia Wide Available from June 2017 Buy Now, Pay Later Perfect for kids of any age, LEGO allows the imagination to soar whilst construction takes place. Open ended play has been shown to develop creativity, problem solving skills and general cognitive abilities. Children as young as 18months can enjoy LEGO through the DUPLO My First range, developing early construction skills.
With multiple play themes in the older range for both boys and girls LEGO is a classic that will last generations. Our range of LEGO sets is priced to be as affordable as possible. LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Classic TV Series Batcave 76052 The Batmobile has a dual cockpit with the iconic Batphone, 2 stud shooters, an opening trunk, dual exhaust pipes and stickersThe Batcopter has an opening cockpit for a minifigure, batwings with 2 flick missiles, spinning rotors and a spinning propellerThe Batcycle has a driver's seat for Batman, translucent headlight element and a sidecar for RobinThe Joker’s chemistry setBatcave assembled dimensions: 20Lx56Wx46HcmBatmobile assembled dimensions: 21Lx19Wx6HcmBatcopter assembled dimensions: 22Lx19Wx7HcmBatcycle assembled dimensions: 8Lx4Wx4HcmContains: Batman, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler and The Penguin minifigures, Batman's 3 Batarangs, rope, grappling hook, handcuffs, Joker's TNT, Catwoman's whip, Riddler's TNT, Penguin’s umbrellaProduct piece count: 2,526 pieces
LEGO The Batman Movie Batcave Break-In 70909 Accessory Contents: Batman's cap, utility belt, breathing device, flippers, microphone and gold-colored cowl, The Penguin's fur-style collar, umbrella and top hat, and Bruce Wayne’s glassProduct Piece Count: 1047 PiecesBatcave Assembled Dimensions: 20L x 40W x 21H cmBatboat Assembled Dimensions: 20L x 12W x 6H cmDuckmobile Assembled Dimensions: 12L x 10W x 9H cmContents: Batman, The Penguin, Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth, 2 Hench-Penguin figures, Batman's two Batarangs and the Hench-Penguins' buzzsaws LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS 42056 Discover the iconic Porsche 911 GT3 RS!Build the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS, featuring highly detailed bodywork, rims, brake calipers, cockpit and flat 6 engine, plus opening doors, hood and rear lidIncludes a special full-color collector's book including the history of LEGO Technic and Porsche GT cars, plus comprehensive building instructionsOpen the doors to access the detailed cockpitLift the rear lid to access the detailed flat 6 engine with moving pistonsIncludes a collection of authentic stickersSuitable for ages 16+Porsche 911 GT3 RS measures over
6” (17cm) high, 22” (57cm) long and 9” (25cm) wide LEGO Star Wars Ewok Village 10236 16 minifigures with weapons: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, 2 Rebel soldiers, 5 Ewoks (including Wicket, Teebo, Chief Chirpa and Logray), 2 Scout Troopers and 2 StormtroopersPacked with cool functions, including a tree-trunk hideout, secret Lightsaber stash, spider web, net traps, slide, catapults and an elevating throneSuits ages 12 + LEGO Star Wars Slave I 75060 Features a rotating cockpit and wings, opening side hatches with hidden guns and missiles, 2 rotating dual shooters, cargo hold and a display stand with data sheetIncludes 4 minifigures with weapons: Boba Fett, Bespin Guard, Stormtrooper and Han SoloWeapons include special blaster pistol for Boba Fett, blaster pistol for Bespin Guard and a blaster rifle for the StormtrooperRotate the cockpit and wings for flight and landing modePlace carbonite-imprisoned Han Solo in the cargo holdOpen the side hatches to unleash missiles
from the hidden gunShowcase the huge Slave I in upright flight on the display standAssembled dimensions: 45 L X 37W X 20H cm LEGO The Batman Movie Penguin Arctic Roller 70911 The Arctic Roller has a minifigure cockpit with removable roof, six wheels with rubber tyres and golden-colored trims, dual spring-loaded shooter, an opening trunk with penguin mini escape pod, fish missile details on either side of the carPress the button on the hood to fire the spring-loaded shootersThe penguin mini escape pod has an open minifigure cockpit, steering wheel element and penguin detailsProduct Piece Count: 305 piecesArctic Roller Assembled Dimensions: 22L x 7W x 7H cmContents: Batman and The Penguin min figures, Batman’s cape and new-for-spring-2017 molded utility belt, and the Penguin’s collar, top hat and umbrella LEGO The Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart 71016 Includes: kwik E Mart, 6 mini figures and Chief Wiggum’s police carFeatures opening rear walls, a removable roof with secret vegetable garden, Kwik-E-Mart signage, light-blue walls, dusty blue floors, turquoise welcome mat, shelves, refrigerated cases, counter, Buzz Cola soda fountain and juice dispensersCounter features a cash register, magazine and card display, lottery machine, hot dog oven, donut display and a Squishee dispenser with 2 SquisheesRemovable roof features rare
, dark-orange bricksLift off the roof and open out the rear walls for easy accessStock up with overpriced convenience goodsDiscover frozen Jasper!Kwik-E-Mart dimensions: 27L X 38W X 14H cmPolice car dimensions: 15L X 6W X 6H cm LEGO Star Wars Force Awakens Millennium Falcon 75105 LEGO Star Wars Force Awakens Millennium Falcon includes 6 minifigures with assorted weapons: Rey, Finn, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Tasu Leech and a Kanjiklub Gang Member, plus a BB-8 Astromech DroidLift the hull plates and check out the detailed interiorBecome a make-believe holochess master!Fire the dual spring-loaded shootersHide weapons and other cargo in the secret compartmentPretend to activate the hyperdrive and make a fast getaway!Recreate fantastic scenes from Star Wars: The Force AwakensDetailed interior includes a more detailed hyperdrive, holochess board, secret compartment, extra boxes and cables, and storage for spring-loaded shooter ammoDimensions: 47L X 32W X 14H cmSuitability 9 - 14 Years LEGO Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters 75827
Slide the Ghostbusters heroes down the fire pole into action. Chase the ghosts and secure them in the containment unitTurn the librarian old lady into a scary ghost with the double-sided face and extra wig!Run tests on Louis in the lab to see if he's possessed!Suspend ghosts around the building's exterior with attachable transparent armsDodge the slime oozing up through cracks in the pavementAccessory Contents: An alarm bell, a fire extinguisher, a computer, a phone, a toolbox, tools, jars of slimes, a magnifying glass, a camera, camera rolls, an arcade game, a toaster with slime, a fridge with frozen pizza, milk and cheese, and much more!Firehouse Headquarters doors can open to fit the 21108 LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 inside! Firehouse Headquarters Assembled Dimensions: 38L x 25W x 36H cm Firehouse Headquarters with walls opened out Assembled Dimensions: 38L x 46W x 36H cmProduct Piece Count: 4634Contents: Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully, Zombie Driver, a Library Ghost, a Slimer, a Pink Ghost and a Blue Ghost mini figures
LEGO The Batman Movie The Batmobile 70905 The Batmobile has a two-minifigure cockpit with roof pop-off function, big multidirectional wheels with rubber tyres, two stud shooters and posable bat wingsAdjust the wheels for three different modes race mode, monster truck mode and parallel-parking modeProduct Piece Count: 581 pieces Batmobile Assembled Dimensions: 29L x 15W x 10H cmContents: Batman, Robin, Man-Bat and the Kabuki Twins mini figures, Batman and Robin’s capes, molded utility belt, Batman's Batarang, Robin's Batman Merch gun, Man-Bat's dynamite and the Kabuki Twins' claws (two each) LEGO Star Wars Death Star 75159 Contains a superlaser control room, Imperial conference chamber, hangar bay with moving launch rack and detachable TIE Advanced with space for Lord Vader inside, Emperor Palpatine’s throne roomContains a Droid maintenance room, detention block, trash compactor, tractor beam, cargo area, turbo laser with spring-loaded shooters and seats for the 2 Death Star gunners, and 2 movable turbo laser towersWeapon Contents: 3 Lightsabers
, 4 blasters, 3 blaster pistols, 4 blaster rifles, 2 force pikes, 2 Force Lightning elements and a bowcasterProduct Piece Count: 4016 piecesAssembled Dimensions: 42W x 41H cmContents: 23 minifigures LEGO Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster 41130 Combine with the 41127 Amusement Park Arcade, 41128 Amusement Park Space Ride and 41129 Amusement Park Hot Dog Van to create the Heartlake Amusement Park. Roller coaster train with 4 carriages Assembled Dimensions: 17L x 3W x 3H cmRoller coaster track Assembled Dimensions: 71LFerris wheel Assembled Dimensions: 12L x 29W x 31H cmDrop tower Assembled Dimensions: 3L x 12W x 33H cmEntrance booth Assembled Dimensions: 3L x 11W x 7H cmPopcorn cart Assembled Dimensions: 5L x 2W x 5H cmContents: Emma, Andrea, Matthew and Naya mini figures in summer outfits, 2 tickets, coin, bill, 2 photographs, a map, 2 boxes of popcorn, 2 watermelon slices, apple, hot dog with bun, water bottle, a soda bottle, 2 pairs of sunglasses and a hair bowProduct Piece Count: 1124 pieces