Flex Lord Splash Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) So the sets are said to be released in Jan 2015. So the start of the new year. But if I recall almost every year for Christmas as a kid Id get a bunch of the new sets. And I feel like it was when they'd just come out ld be getting them for Christmas. So my question is: is there a way to pre-order them from lego so they come by Christmas? Or is it that by Jan 2015 they will be everywhere but some states or places like where I am, Florida might get them in December or something. I feel like it would be too big of a marketing money maker not to be able to have them under the tree for kids this year. Saying that I've decided to buy only one set for myself (Tahu) since he was my very first bionicle and I've given my entire collection away. But there are a few young kids in my life that I think I'll buy Toa for as their Christmas presents and then I can enjoy them through them vicariously. Boy named Carl who I don't think has ever had a bionicle, my niece Lexi who often plays with Carl and loves toys made for boys like ninja turtles etc. Probably going to get her gali, and then a pair of twins I know chase and Logan who didn't get their first bionicles until 2009 but then I gave them almost my entire collection and I don't think either of them is aware it's coming back. In that case I'll be buying 5 Toa for Christmas, which is going to cost a shinny penny, not even counting I have to get gifts for my girlfriend and I don't think she is going to want a bionicle lol. Edited October 12, 2014 by Flex Likes Groot 4 Quote BZP-RPG Profiles Marvel Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 So the sets are said to be released in Jan 2015. So the start of the new year. But if I recall almost every year for Christmas as a kid Id get a bunch of the new sets. And I feel like it was when they'd just come out ld be getting them for Christmas. So my question is: is there a way to pre-order them from lego so they come by Christmas? Or is it that by Jan 2015 they will be everywhere but some states or places like where I am, Florida might get them in December or something. I feel like it would be too big of a marketing money maker not to be able to have them under the tree for kids this year. Saying that I've decided to buy only one set for myself (Tahu) since he was my very first bionicle and I've given my entire collection away. But there are a few young kids in my life that I think I'll buy Toa for as their Christmas presents and then I can enjoy them through them vicariously. Boy named Carl who I don't think has ever had a bionicle, my niece Lexi who often plays with Carl and loves toys made for boys like ninja turtles etc. Probably going to get her gali, and then a pair of twins I know chase and Logan who didn't get their first bionicles until 2009 but then I gave them almost my entire collection and I don't think either of them is aware it's coming back. In that case I'll be buying 5 Toa for Christmas, which is going to cost a shinny penny, not even counting I have to get gifts for my girlfriend and I don't think she is going to want a bionicle lol. The official release date is indeed January 1, but I'm sure at least some retailers will break the street date, as happens every single year. If you can find one nearby that does so then you may well be able to get some of the sets for Christmas. 2 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I've noticed that Toys R Us tends to put the January sets out in December. 4 Quote save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I remember getting Antroz in 2007, which was pretty neat. Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 You'd think Lego would have planned to have it a week early and make bank with the holidays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomegranate Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 You'd think Lego would have planned to have it a week early and make bank with the holidays.That would've been really great, yeah. Maybe they're having it in January so it doesn't get mixed in with 2014 market stats or whatever, to make it easier to tell just how well it does? Alternatively, Christmas/New Years/Hannukah (it ends Dec 24th this year) money is a thing people get which wouldn't be too bad for sets coming out directly afterwards. 2 Quote . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 You'd think Lego would have planned to have it a week early and make bank with the holidays. And compete with this year's sets? Lego generally follows this kind of release schedule and they do it for a reason. Not everyone does their Christmas shopping in the week before Christmas, and it's easier for retailers to promote and stock a new product line AFTER the Christmas rush has decimated their previous inventory. 3 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Retails will most likely have some out in December. I remember having collected all the Stars before 2009 was over. xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomreviewerbros Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Im hoping they are released in December so I can actually get most of the sets for Christmas Quote Go check out our Youtube channel! We review BIONICLE and other LEGO related items! https://www.youtube.com/user/RandomReviewerBros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mask collector Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I remember getting Vezon and Kardas 6 months before the release by some guy on ebay! There's a chance someone will list them on ebay or something similar and you'll be able to get them before the release date. My birthday is the 31st of Dec. I'm going to try to get them by Christmas or My birthday. MC Quote Were you a member of the Protosquad? if so please PM me! I'm looking for Grey Plastic Krana Kal, Or GPKK. I only need the 8 Variations of the GPKK to have The only complete collection of BIONICLE in the world! Please contact me if you, or someone you know has any GPKK! Mask Collector MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioniclepluslotr Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I remember getting Vezon and Kardas 6 months before the release by some guy on ebay! There's a chance someone will list them on ebay or something similar and you'll be able to get them before the release date. My birthday is the 31st of Dec. I'm going to try to get them by Christmas or My birthday. MCHow was the price on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UngluedBike Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Retails will most likely have some out in December. I remember having collected all the Stars before 2009 was over. xDThat's really cool. Quote Also, if you're a resident of the UK and like Bionicle, go ahead and join us at this awesome Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFUK7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 If this happens, then my siblings and I will have the best christmas ever! My brother is totally obsessed with getting rare pieces, and when he saw Onua and the Protector of Earth he started pacing around my room saying, "Trans purple! Trans purple!" I'd be quite disappointed if he couldn't get the sets... and he would probably be even more disappointed. 1 Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrStoneEdge Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Got me thinking about that the smaller sets were usually the only sets released in January in Sweden. Here's hoping that we might get the larger sets in January too, or maybe even in time for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I've never seen them released before the New year. But seeing as I live in town, I can actually check and maybe get myself a nice Christmas present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasreadit Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I really hope they will be, but if they can't be found I'll just ask for some older Bionicle sets for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yeah as I recall, LEGO tends to put the sets up on the S@H store in December and many retail stores start putting them on shelves before the official release date as well. They tend to cash in on the holidays, which makes sense! I remember getting Vakama Hordika in early December 2004. -NotS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mask collector Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I remember getting Vezon and Kardas 6 months before the release by some guy on ebay! There's a chance someone will list them on ebay or something similar and you'll be able to get them before the release date. My birthday is the 31st of Dec. I'm going to try to get them by Christmas or My birthday. MCHow was the price on it? I got it for $150 shipped. It was really cool, i tried posting the pictures to Lego.com and they took the pics down! Then when the set was officially released, i posted the pics and they stayed up! Quote Were you a member of the Protosquad? if so please PM me! I'm looking for Grey Plastic Krana Kal, Or GPKK. I only need the 8 Variations of the GPKK to have The only complete collection of BIONICLE in the world! Please contact me if you, or someone you know has any GPKK! Mask Collector MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phovos Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'd totally get my girl/boyfriend a Bionicle set for Christmas. Quote Click here to read The Bohrok-Kal's Ramblings! Yes, I know there were 7 months between the last two episodes but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaJaller77 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/LEGO/posts/10152481161083403?comment_id=10152481642008403&offset=0&total_comments=1¬if_t=feed_comment LEGO.........what have you done? Edited October 24, 2014 by ToaJaller77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce304 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/LEGO/posts/10152481161083403?comment_id=10152481642008403&offset=0&total_comments=1¬if_t=feed_comment LEGO.........what have you done?My Christmas is ruined. Quote Is it 2015 yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/LEGO/posts/10152481161083403?comment_id=10152481642008403&offset=0&total_comments=1¬if_t=feed_comment LEGO.........what have you done?My Christmas is ruined. You can always just ask for a LEGO Shop gift card... they're valid for LEGO store orders, online orders, or orders by phone. For that matter, you could ask for a gift card for any retailer that happens to stock LEGO at a good price in your area. 2 Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/LEGO/posts/10152481161083403?comment_id=10152481642008403&offset=0&total_comments=1¬if_t=feed_comment LEGO.........what have you done?They say they're sure, but unless Lego has gotten very good at keeping retailers in line in a very short time, I would still expect the sets to show up early at one store or another. Lego doesn't want them to, but then again the same applies to most sets released around Christmas and yet sets get released early by one franchise or another each and every year. So yeah. There's no point in asking Lego, because the official answer has diddly-squat to do with whether or not retailers break the street date. And obviously if Lego DID know which ones would do so, they'd do everything they could to put a stop to it. Edited October 24, 2014 by Lyichir 1 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaJaller77 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) I feel relived now. Thanks guys. Edited October 24, 2014 by ToaJaller77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diend Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Wow, that's really stern. I'm not sure how well LEGO keeps to street date, but the other toylines that I collect are usually out by Black Friday. It sucks that LEGO are adament about keeping this to New Years, but i'm hoping some retailer just goes ahead and releases them early. Yes, it's selfish, but I want my BIONICLE toys, dang it! Edited October 24, 2014 by Diend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidhiki of the Shadows Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/LEGO/posts/10152481161083403?comment_id=10152481642008403&offset=0&total_comments=1¬if_t=feed_comment LEGO.........what have you done?My Christmas is ruined. LEGO may say that... and the LEGO brand stores may adhere to it. But that probably won't stop other retailers from breaking the street date. -NotS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I would be very surprised if some of the new sets didn't show up at least in some stores before January. I just hope one of those stores that will put them out early will be close to where I live, so that I can use the Gift Cards I will most likely get to obtain the the sets I want. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce304 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 So when would be a good time to start looking for them? 1 Quote Is it 2015 yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 So when would be a good time to start looking for them?The week before January 1. Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Gallifrey Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'd say as early as the first or second week of December is a good time to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasreadit Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thank goodness they'll be released in time for Christmas, I don't have anything else that I want to have for myself or to give to my little brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thank goodness they'll be released in time for Christmas, I don't have anything else that I want to have for myself or to give to my little brotherDon't pin all your hopes on these—while they're almost certain to be released early SOMEWHERE the chances of a store in your area doing so are not such a sure thing. You'd be safer getting Lego or Toys R Us gift cards to use on the sets when they WILL be reliably available. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodleloot Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I have wait to find a store that doesn't break the street date in my area... Edited October 31, 2014 by doodleloot Quote Hail Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 If you think about it, Lego gets the buying spree from Christmas followed closely by the buying spree from new sets. It's definitely an effective way to maximize profit, even if a lot of kids are disappointed about not getting their favorite sets for Christmas. As for me, I'll just preorder them and hope they'll arrive shortly after Christmas. Quote ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Nui Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I remember getting Vezon and Kardas 6 months before the release by some guy on ebay! There's a chance someone will list them on ebay or something similar and you'll be able to get them before the release date. My birthday is the 31st of Dec. I'm going to try to get them by Christmas or My birthday. MCIt's nice to know we share birthdays. I can't wait until the new sets officially launch, it'll be a fantastic school break, one I haven't had for nearly five years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToaJaller77 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 While you guys get 'em for Christmas, i'm getting a $200 LEGO Gift card for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblur21 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I hope Alaska has them out early. I'm not interested in the Protectors or Lord of the Spiders, I just want my heroes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallow Toa of Smashing Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'd be very happy if they came out early. I'd like to buy Tahu and maybe the Fire Protector for my best friend for his birthday. Now I just have to hope he doesn't see this... Quote >tfw you have no idea what to put here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalija From Indian Lakes Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Wow, that's really stern. I'm not sure how well LEGO keeps to street date, but the other toylines that I collect are usually out by Black Friday. It sucks that LEGO are adament about keeping this to New Years, but i'm hoping some retailer just goes ahead and releases them early. Yes, it's selfish, but I want my BIONICLE toys, dang it!Totally! I don't care about this detail or reason why they can't be released early. I just want my sets! Quote all this is temporary.Follow me on Twitter! @sean52711I'll follow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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