Today I bought...

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I normally don't see the point of these threads but for some reason feel compelled to make one. Perhaps a wall of shame or pride or "forgive me (insert name of spouse)", I just bought.... List whatever Lego or related purchases (bricklink, craigslist, ebay, S@H) you care to share or admit.

Was down in the States today and since their MSRP is like -20%. I figured I'd buy a small set I haven't seen here. Probably haven't looked hard enough

A Ninjago Nya game blister pack. (still way overpriced)

[Arct3ryx]

My nephew is now into Ninjago as well... is it something like a collectible card game except with Ninjago minifigs? Haven't really looked into it, I do like the minifig of the wise ninja master...

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I probably should have just bought the fig off of bricklink, but she's so purty. Now that I've got a spinner, we should probably give a crack at playing it. Maybe not with my newly acquired Nya figure

Anyways, please all feel free to contribute to this thread, what you bought today or any day.

[MisterOwl]

Those Ninjago spinner figs are so addictively cute! I bought my Nya at Walmart (locally). When I was last at Bellevue, I picked up the Sensie Wu one

Did not buy anything today, but I did build a chicken coop (i.e., Hen House) for my eldest. After we cracked open the Mill Raid several days ago, we've now got Lego chickens on the loose, which needed a home. Given that the bulk of my stuff is still in boxes, I was quite pleased with what I was able to cobble together

[Arct3ryx]

The Mill Raid looks great... is it recommended with two thumbs up?

[beethead]

Did the quickie trip into Bellingham on Sunday morning and was disappointed there weren't any interesting sets at Fred Meyer or Target on sale. Came back empty handed. Only thing I bought Lego related is a big roll of shelf liner to cover my new 8 foot MDF countertop spreading across my 7 sets of plastic drawers (all of which contain Lego).

[MisterOwl]

The Mill Raid looks great... is it recommended with two thumbs up?

2 Thumbs Up if you can acquire it at the US MSRP ($70 USD). It is a bit steep in Canadian dollars. That being said, the minifigs and the farm animals are superb - a required addition to any medieval collection. The buildings are also well done. If you can fit it in your budget, it's well worth it

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Those Ninjago spinner figs are so addictively cute! I bought my Nya at Walmart (locally). When I was last at Bellevue, I picked up the Sensie Wu one

Was the Sensei Wu Spinner more expensive with the weapons pack? Cool that it has on each of those purple and green force wave thingies. I just see on Brickset that new spinner ones are coming up and that Fire Temple looks pretty sweet but has an updated Sensei Wu in it.

Damn... and I wasn't going to do Ninjago.

[RadStar]

Didnt buy a single Lego item over the Long Weekend!!
We were away camping at Hornby Island though
Is the Post Office strike over yet? I want to order some long black bricks soon

[MisterOwl]

Those Ninjago spinner figs are so addictively cute! I bought my Nya at Walmart (locally). When I was last at Bellevue, I picked up the Sensie Wu one

Was the Sensei Wu Spinner more expensive with the weapons pack? Cool that it has on each of those purple and green force wave thingies. I just see on Brickset that new spinner ones are coming up and that Fire Temple looks pretty sweet but has an updated Sensei Wu in it.

Damn... and I wasn't going to do Ninjago.

Yeah it was a bit more expensive. I haven't ripped it open yet. I just buy and hoard the silly things haha! I have had a recent resurgence into Starcraft 2 so my only Lego project is upgrading the Henhouse for those adorable little chickens that came with the Mill Raid. FYI, the chickens are going for $3 a shot on Bricklink - unreal

[tukac]

Postal workers were legislated back to work. I got three outstanding brick link orders all in one day, as well as the replacement gold coins (yet no gold bars) from my POTC sets that lego sent me all in the same day last week.

My girlfriend and I were at the Lego store in Calgary on Wednesday. I caved and bought TWO of the Medieval Market Village sets. Full retail kinda sucked but since it will no longer be around shortly and almost no sales tax, I was still happy to buy them. Elaine and I promptly built one of them once we got back from our trip. XD The ASM at the lego store told me after I grabbed them that he was surprised when these few sets they had came in since he thought the previous shipment was supposed to be the last they were getting.

I also filled a pick-a-brick cut to capacity. I managed to squeeze 416 pieces into that cup and only 39 of them were 1x1 plate. XD

[MisterOwl]

Postal workers were legislated back to work. I got three outstanding brick link orders all in one day, as well as the replacement gold coins (yet no gold bars) from my POTC sets that lego sent me all in the same day last week.

My girlfriend and I were at the Lego store in Calgary on Wednesday. I caved and bought TWO of the Medieval Market Village sets. Full retail kinda sucked but since it will no longer be around shortly and almost no sales tax, I was still happy to buy them. Elaine and I promptly built one of them once we got back from our trip. XD The ASM at the lego store told me after I grabbed them that he was surprised when these few sets they had came in since he thought the previous shipment was supposed to be the last they were getting.

I also filled a pick-a-brick cut to capacity. I managed to squeeze 416 pieces into that cup and only 39 of them were 1x1 plate. XD

Hmmm, maybe it's time to fill a Bricklink order to get me some more chickens!!!

The MMV is a spectacular set. I also bought 2 of them, but did it quite a while ago (got mine in Bellevue - no sale although the exchange rate and the US/CAN pricing was in my favor). One of them is opened up but the other is still sealed. The cows are great!

Yes, yes, I have this obsession with barnyard animals

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Yes, yes, I have this obsession with barnyard animals

Spoken like a true VLC member. Now if only we can convince you ditch the daughters every once in a while and come out and play with us!

[MisterOwl]

Yes, yes, I have this obsession with barnyard animals

Spoken like a true VLC member. Now if only we can convince you ditch the daughters every once in a while and come out and play with us!

Yeah, the last several months have been absolutely insane. I did have a blast at the last (and inaugural) meeting that I attended - the bunny build was a hoot

Mister Owl does plan on making a return!

[kennymatic]

The Mill Raid looks great... is it recommended with two thumbs up?

I'll also have to vouch for the Mill Raid. Great villager figs and animals of course. The barn is also great. My only complaint is that the mill is a tad on the short side.

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Now that I've got a spinner, we should probably give a crack at playing it.

Quoting oneself for context. But if we're going to play, we're going to need...... more power.

http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/256447

[kennymatic]

Oh, and to stick to the topic - on the weekend my sister managed to pick up a World Racers: Gator Swamp for me from Bellevue for $30 USD. Much better than the $55 CAD MSRP.