Lego Advent Calendars

[sunlover13]

Any deals?

I need 2, 1 boy, 1 girl.

Previous years calendars are OK since we just started doing these last year.

TIA!

 

[jedijill]

I bought new ones (City and Friends) at Target last week and used my 5% red card discount.

Jill in CO

 

[dmank]

I don't know any deals, but be sure to buy soon. OUr Lego Store was completely out of them two days ago; as was Target. I bought online at the lego store. I have a rewards card with them so when you spend $100 you get a $5 credit.

The people at the store told me to buy asap b/c they expect them to be sold out on line Black Friday.

The first year the girl calendar was available we saw them in the Orlando Lego store for $30. We didn't buy b/c we didn't want to carry it home. THEN, they were completely unavailable except through Ebay - some German people had a bunch and we paid $60 or maybe more for it. Lesson Learned - buy early!!!

 

[jedijill]

The Lego Friends was sold out at Target.com a couple of weeks ago but I was able to find one in the store. I agree...get them while they are hot or you won't be getting a deal for sure.

Jill in CO

 

[SandyinMonterey]

I bought the Lego friends for my daughter about 3 weeks ago. There were only 3 on the shelf. They had a few more for the boys. I haven't seen them get more in. If you find one, get it then and there. Haven't seen them any where else.

 

[aprilchem]

We got ours several weeks ago at the Lego store, but DH went back to buy a Star Wars one last weekend and got the last one. They do sell out quickly!

 

[ktlm]

I don't know that most places do any type of deals on them because they almost always sell out before December 1. I always feel like we are lucky if we find them at the store.

I don't think you will have much luck finding previous years calendars unless you are paying a premium for them on EBAY. They seem to sell out every year. The older year ones I have seen on EBAY usually go for a higher price than the store price of the current ones.

 

[sunlover13]

Thanks everyone.

Last year I got a good deal at Barnes and Noble, buy 1 get 1 1/2 off. I don't even see them online at B & N at regular price so I guess that deal is probably not going to happen again.

I'll probably buy them at Target online and get my 5% discount with the red card. Seems to be the best deal I could find right now.

 

[MSSANDRA]

Can someone tell me exactly what you get with the calendar? Are there mini-figures? How many? We have never done this and might give it a shot if we can find one.

 

[Bektasmic]

Can someone tell me exactly what you get with the calendar? Are there mini-figures? How many? We have never done this and might give it a shot if we can find one.

There are a few mini figs, but mostly mini builds. IMHO, I would never pay that price for a set of Legos if it contained just the pieces it comes with, but the experience of the surprise each day is really what you're paying for. We have 2 sets, and being the frugal mom, we re-use them alternate years. We were just v careful opening the doors initially. At the end of the year, I refill the sections.

 

[midwestdee]

I just ordered them through ToysRus today - store pick up wasn't even an option - it showed no stock at any store remotely within 30 miles.