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Better LEGO at Toys R Us

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Over the holidays, the LEGO Store at Ala Moana was wiped out of the good stuff. They received the new 2013 sets right before Christmas, and accordingly, shoppers went on a brick-buying frenzy. There is some new stuff left but not much. Instead, I was surprised at the selection available at Toys R Us. I found all the sets I’d want, including the brand new Chima line that releases on January 1, 2013.

I missed out on getting Batman’s Tumbler, but this set makes up for it!

The Bat vs Bane's Tumbler
The Bat vs Bane’s Tumbler

The new Chima sets are supposed to release on the first of the new year, but seemingly, they’re already out.

Chima Set
Chima Set

I don’t want a full-on AT-AT walker, so this is a nice, cheap alternative… with Yoda too!

AT-RT
AT-RT

So if you’re looking for a post-Christmas LEGO buy, check out Toys R Us.

Holiday Gift Guide 2013: LEGO Back to the Future

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Yes, you’re reading that right. This Gift Guide recommendation is for 2013, and it’s aimed at LEGO lovers. Sometime in the upcoming year, LEGO sets themed from Back to the Future will be in production. The genesis of this set was a LEGO Cuusoo project that got enough support from fans.

Back to the Future LEGO
Back to the Future LEGO

Here’s the announcement of this latest LEGO Cuusoo selection.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnWPcP4f7uw&w=640&h=360]

If you can’t wait for the official set, you can assemble your own DeLorean following this video instruction.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrhPfj8jysc&w=560&h=315]

Might as well start your 2013 Christmas shopping now!

LEGO Minifigures Series 9 Ready for 2013

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It sure feels like LEGO has quickened the pace of its Minifigures series. Series 8 came out in September 2012, and Series 9 will ring in 2013.

This set has some fun characters starting with the Chicken Suit Guy. I also like the Cyclops dude, Battle Mech, and the Alien Avenger. The Forest Maiden is good timing the the December release of the Hobbit movie. The Mermaid made up in a Starbucks montage? Why not.

Holiday Gift Guide: Hot Wheels Total Control Racer

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In case you get the Hot Wheels Total Control Racing Stunt Park set, it comes with only one vehicle, and you’ll definitely need another to keep the peace with the kids. Finding the Racing Stunt Park on-island is doable, but finding extra cars is difficult. Target is out of stock, I don’t see any on the Walmart web site, and Toys R Us looks to have one car model available.

Amazon has a variety of Total Control Racers available to purchase to make this set more fun.

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This Is Just Cruel

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Aww man, look what came in the mail the other day.

 

As one addicted to LEGO, this is just cruel sending me a catalog of fun stuff in time for the Holidays. And look, there’s a 10% coupon on the back. And October was double points month for VIPs.

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