cost of Lego minifigs in DD?

[nonzerosum]

Does anyone happen to recall how much the Lego minifigurines are selling for at the Lego store in DD? My Walmart has them right now (in a surprise, collect all 16 package) for $2.86 (Canadian dollars) and am wondering if I stock up now or wait til we're at the DD Lego store. TIA!

 

[lozzypop]

Not sure if this will help because I don't recall what one figure costs, but my daughter did get the three-pack where you can build your own figurines from assorted parts. The price for that was $9.99 (USD) for three figures (includes available accessories)

 

[atmail35]

Are you talking about the new Minifigures? Clown, caveman, cheerleader etc? When I asked my Lego Store they said they would be $1.99 US each, but the Store Calendar says they won't be available until 6/21. Hmm I'll have to call and check on it.

I just searched around, I didn't realize they were going to be a "surprise" sealed bag....geez this could be bad for the wallet trying to get the ones you want/need!

ETA: I called my local store and they said they have them now. Maybe it's worth calling the DTD store to check. Based on the calendar I really thought it was coming out later in June. I might have to make a run this weekend

 

[erinbharris]

I'm curious as to where you found them in Wal Mart? I'm in Winnipeg...just wondering if we'll get them too!

 

[endy]

Not sure about the price. It was in today's Calgary paper that the first Canadian Lego store is opening here in July.
Thank heavens that my son is almost outgrown Lego.

 

[nonzerosum]

Yup, they are the new series with a clown, crash test dummy, robot etc.. I bought 15 today intending to put them in loot bags, but guess what happened instead......my kids stayed up late and we opened them all!!! At 2.69, I thought they were a good deal and they provided a ton of excitement. I have a feeling I'm off to Wal-Mart tomorrow to buy more. BTW, it was Wal-Mart in Edmonton.

 

[erinbharris]

Thanks!

I went to one here today and bought 15 for goody bags (not until September, but now they are done--one of those and a box of Smarties works for me!), 13 for the boys in my class (they'll love them) and 5 just because. We opened 3 of them and got the cheerleader, scuba diver and crash test dummy. My kids are both happy.

 

[erinbharris]

By the way...if they are $1.99 US then that's a better deal than $2.89 in Canada, but I wanted to be sure I'd get them.

 

[atmail35]

By the way...if they are $1.99 US then that's a better deal than $2.89 in Canada, but I wanted to be sure I'd get them.

You could save your receipt and return the unopened ones you bought later if you are within the return period if you are able to get them cheaper at DL. Especially since you don't need them til Sept. But I agree, better to get them when you see them than wait.

I wonder if Walmart in the US has them now and the price...

Oh and another question....can you feel through the bag which mini figure it might be? The pom poms seem pretty distinct.

 

[Brancaneve]

My DH and I have been looking for these mystery LEGO characters and every store is completely sold out in our area. Walmart and Target do not carry them! I have called and even stopped by the store. Toys R Us had 60 arrive Friday and they were all sold out by later that afternoon. The Lego store at the mall is also all out. I then called the Lego store in Downtown Disney, and they said they received 1400 three days ago, and they are also sold out. They are going to get another shipment next week, and we are hoping that they will have a few by the time we arrive next Friday. Phew!!!

We were really hoping to grab a few for our kids before our road trip to the Grand Canyon and DLR(the kids love to play with the figurines more than anything else), but no chance...... So sad.....

 

[erinbharris]

I will hang onto the receipt...even if it's only a savings of 50 cents each, then I'm saving $7.00.

It's funny how different cities respond differently...the Wal Mart I went to had tons of them.

For the poster who asked if the packages felt distinct...I am guessing if you went through a lot of them you'd be able to find the cheerleader--only problem is that the pom poms feel like heads/helmets (about the same size). I thought I'd found the skateboarder (that's the one my son really wants) but pulled out the scuba diver.

 

[atmail35]

ETA: I called my local store and they said they have them now. Maybe it's worth calling the DTD store to check. Based on the calendar I really thought it was coming out later in June. I might have to make a run this weekend

well they had them Friday and are sold out today (Sun) already). They are expecting a new shipment early in the week but now I have to stalk the Lego store!

Has anyone in the US seen them at non-Lego Stores like Walmart?