Official New Set Sightings Thread

[Daler99]

 

So, who's looking forward to the summer wave?

 

 

Me! Myself! I!

 

Seriously though I'm contemplating trying to convince a store to let me preörder some of them. I seriously think they're all awesome, G2s story could do with a lot of work IMO, & it's early yet, & Wave 2 could bring plenty, & even if it doesn't I utterly adore the sets; although specific thoughts are always liable to change upon having physically acquired something & 'late' discoveries etc;

I honestly suspect I'm going to be buying doubles of them all ^{(already getting duplicates of Wave 1; it's only been a month [almost] for me!)}

 

 

I'm not sure which one I like the most anymore... I like Skull Grinder the least out of the Skull Villains, but still looks to be a great set to me.

I'm also super excited for the summer sets. I can't wait for them! I will also get all of the sets. I'm planning on purchasing at least one of each set of the second Generation. So, which is your favorite of the winter wave?

[Jobber]

I'm planning to get all of 'em too! I can't wait to see how they'll look up close.

[Lyichir]

Dang all this talk about people not being able to find sets makes me feel so lucky to have a local Lego Store.  Are there not many Lego store fronts?

There are a decent number of Lego stores (with more opening every year), but they're not nearly as plentiful as retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, or Toys R Us. In the United States alone, there are numerous states without a single Lego store; outside the U.S., there are entire COUNTRIES where Lego's physical presence is negligible. Those kinds of areas rely on local retailers and distributors for Lego products, and have no physical locations dedicated solely to the Lego brand.

[sydorack]

At first I wasnt sure about the summer sets when I saw the pictures. I've since made up my mind that I think they're awesome. The whole skeleton feel is so awesome.

[Daler99]

I went to Target today, and I got Lewa. For some reason, Gali and Onua are not at my Target. Are they at TRUs? I hope so!

[sydorack]

 

Dang all this talk about people not being able to find sets makes me feel so lucky to have a local Lego Store. Are there not many Lego store fronts?

There are a decent number of Lego stores (with more opening every year), but they're not nearly as plentiful as retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, or Toys R Us. In the United States alone, there are numerous states without a single Lego store; outside the U.S., there are entire COUNTRIES where Lego's physical presence is negligible. Those kinds of areas rely on local retailers and distributors for Lego products, and have no physical locations dedicated solely to the Lego brand.

I've since researched the stores located in the USA and I see they are pretty rare. I guess I just assumed that if there's one I'm connectocut, then they must be all over. I forget I come from s very affluent area though and that probably has a lot to do with the fact that theres one at the local mall. Lego stores rule.

[Makuta_of_Oz]

Sorry if this counts as a thread revival, and sorry also for my impatience, but by any chance have this semester's sets been released anywhere in Australia yet?

[Aanchir]

Sorry if this counts as a thread revival, and sorry also for my impatience, but by any chance have this semester's sets been released anywhere in Australia yet?

Well, they're on the online LEGO shop. I don't know about Australian brick-and-mortar retailers, though.

[Rooster Nui]

Sorry if this counts as a thread revival, and sorry also for my impatience, but by any chance have this semester's sets been released anywhere in Australia yet?

I haven't seen any of the new Bionicle sets, but I did see a few of the new Ninjago sets at my local Big W. It shouldn't be long now and they'll be here.

[McNugget]

I saw the new Bionicle sets on the Toys "R" Us website.

[Makaru]

It absolutely is revival and that's a terrible thing.

 

So I'm gonna make this topic official.

 

Bingzak

[MrSciFiGuy]

I've contacted a shipping company and confirmed that Toys R Us stores in Southern California are receiving the shipment and stocking the shelves this saturday. 

[Dallior]

OOH. I'm checking Washington's Wal*Marts today.

[T.B.O.C]

Hmm, I may try and check my Toysrus on Saturday. Then again, I may just call and see what that reveals.

[Tristan Teridax]

Found all 5 sets in Ontario, Canada near where I live.

[Blueblur21]

Knowing Alaska, I'm gonna have to order them online again. That's good for me though because I can get VIP points! 

[gpjedge]

The Mastermind Toys outlet in Waterloo, Ontario, has three of the new summer sets in stock!  The sets in question are Skull Warrior, Skull Slicer, and Skull Basher - exactly the sets needed to build one of the combiner models.  Mastermind is selling them for $17.99 (CAD) each, which is a bit of a markup, but I purchased Skull Warrior nevertheless - it's still the cheapest and timeliest option for me.  If anyone lives in or near southern/eastern Ontario, check your local Mastermind Toys!

[The Skakdi Chronicler]

I went to my local target in Christianburg Virginia, and I found 4 skull scorpios placed in front of LOSS, Im going o return once they have more. 

[Spiffy247]

Both of my local targets said they will have them Sunday. I will be checking online way too often.

[Bfahome]

Just got Mask Maker vs. Skull Grinder and Skull Basher from the Bangor, ME TRU via a store pickup order.  None of the new sets had been put on the shelves yet, though.

Edited July 26, 2015 by Bfahome

[hiddenderek]

Is there any way to directly call the toy department at target and ask? I'm afraid ill call the customer service desk and they wont know what I'm talking about

[Lyichir]

Is there any way to directly call the toy department at target and ask? I'm afraid ill call the customer service desk and they wont know what I'm talking about

For Target, there's an even easier option: you can look up specific inventory at specific stores with DCPI codes, using this site.

 

Skull Warrior: 204-00-1101

 

Skull Scorpio: 204-00-1507

 

Skull Grinder: 204-00-1118

 

Skull Basher: 204-00-0178

 

Skull Slicer: 204-00-0172

[hiddenderek]

That doesn't work, or at least is very unreliable. It said three targets near me had skull basher on the shelves but after going to all three none of them did. One had some skull scorpios but that was it.

[Lyichir]

That doesn't work, or at least is very unreliable. It said three targets near me had skull basher on the shelves but after going to all three none of them did. One had some skull scorpios but that was it.

Did you ask an employee to check in the back? It's entirely possible that they had them but they just hadn't been shelved yet.

[hiddenderek]

I asked one if they had any more, he just checked the shelf and said no but they're getting a shipment soon. I probably should have asked him to check the back.

[Wazdakka]

Any sightings in the Midwest?

[Tahu3.0]

I called a Toys R Us once to ask if they had the new Bionicle summer wave and what happened was they transferd me to some dude in the back and then he told me that i should youst go there thing is that Toys R Us is 2 hours from my home.

[T.B.O.C]

Any sightings in the Midwest?

Target stores in Saint Louis have them, aren't shelving them for about a week though. My local TRU doesn't have the sets in stock either. I assume within the coming days they'll be out, and if you're near a Lego store they should have them out on the 1st.

[Dallior]

I'll be checking Target and TRU in the Pacific Northwest soon.

[Bonkle]

Target in Modesto California had Scorpio, Slicer, and Basher.

[Jobber]

TRU in West Valley, UT. has Mask Maker Vs. Skull Grinder and Skull Warrior.

[Nidhiki of the Shadows]

Glad this topic exists. I'll be sure to post if I see any local sightings.

 

-NotS

[Spiffy247]

I called TysRUs on sunday. None there. So I ordered them, and they arrive  friday. I stopped in, there they were. >_o;

[sydorack]

It seems like most lego stores have them on shelves by now.  I stopped by a toys r us last night and they said they should have them within the next day or two.  

[T.B.O.C]

Is there any other way of figuring out whether or not a Lego store has something in stock without calling them? I'm terrible at phone conversations with anxiety and all that and I'm fairly certain Lego's website doesn't say.

 

I'd drive out there but it's a while away and I'd rather make the trip once rather than twice.

[hiddenderek]

So if a toys r us displays that in store pickup is available for a store does that mean its basically guaranteed i'll get one today if I order it online and go there even if the street date is in three says? Have there been any instances of people requesting an in store pickup and being denied?

[Dallior]

YES!! YES!! YES!! YES!! YES YES YES YES YES!!!!

 

WAY TO FIND OUT IF TOYS R US HAS THE THINGS:

 

1. Find product on website.

 

2. Click "find store availability" or something like that.

 

3. Type in zip code.

 

4. BASK IN THE GLORY THAT EMITS FROM YOUR LOCAL TRU CUZ THEY HAVE SKULL GANG SETS YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

[Bfahome]

Or just do what I did and use the in-store pickup option. If they're in stock and you order & pay for them online I see no reason for them to deny you, even if they haven't put the sets on the shelf yet (see my earlier post).

[Nescent]

I wish I had waited and picked them up in the store. No bother, my online order shipped yesterday, it should get here August 1st. 

[T.B.O.C]

Apparently some Lego stores are offering a freebie alongside orders/purchases of $75 or more starting August 1st. It's a little pirate set, but if anyone is waiting until the first to pick up some of the sets from a Lego store that might be an incentive to do so.