Questions tagged [shopping]
The practice of exchanging goods for money or for trade.
191
questions
2
votes
8
answers
2k
views
What is the largest number of pieces in a set for LEGO, Nanoblock, or any other brand?
What is the largest number of pieces in a set for LEGO, Nanoblock, or any other brand?
I recently bought a 6800-piece LOZ Block set (Chinese Nanoblock knockoff). I was wondering if there are sets in ...
- 137
6
votes
2
answers
2k
views
How to buy a lot of LEGO Technic bricks?
At first, I bought 6 lbs of LEGO Technic bricks.
however it was dirty and used. Also there were only holed bricks and I can't find many gears or axles.
I want to make Technic creations or MOC's, but ...
- 63
7
votes
3
answers
2k
views
How should I prepare one (currently built) LEGO set before selling it?
I have a large used LEGO set that I'm hoping to sell or gift onwards (Scorpion Pyramid). It's currently built (and therefore complete, and not mixed up with any other LEGO), but I'm not sure what to ...
- 171
1
vote
1
answer
288
views
Where can I go to get good custom LEGO minifigures?
I want certain LEGO minifigures, but TLG doesn't make them. I would like to find someone or someplace to get some good custom minifigures. I can pay.
- 11
2
votes
2
answers
716
views
Does LEGO ship to my country?
Today I wanted to order some LEGO sets from official LEGO Shop to get the exclusive LEGO fountain. But when I went to checkout, my country wasn't available in the shipping list. I live in Slovakia. ...
- 21
0
votes
1
answer
98
views
Where are these BIONICLE sets? [closed]
I'm from Norway and I wonder why BIONICLE sets creature of jungle and stone are nowhere to be found around here.
5
votes
2
answers
448
views
Where can I find the misspelled Luke Skywlaker pen?
There was a LEGO Star Wars snafu in which a buildable pen was released, and "Skywalker" was incorrectly spelled as "Skywlaker". This was quickly remedied, and a corrected version was released.
I ...
user6907
0
votes
1
answer
60
views
Order Number Problems [closed]
I think something is wrong with the email I use and for whatever reason i didn't get the email with the order details after I ordered. I quadruple checked that I got the email right before I typed it ...
- 11
4
votes
1
answer
181
views
Shipping to Turkey
I am trying to order different single bricks with Pick a Brick system. It seems there is no shipping options to Turkey. I already picked around 32 Euro pieces but couldn't be able to change the ...
- 41
5
votes
1
answer
339
views
DUPLO Train Shopping Resources
I recently bought the 10508 train set for my 3 year old and he just loves playing with it. I am aware of the 10507 and 10506 sets to expand further.
Are there any other resources available to buy ...
- 153
3
votes
4
answers
218
views
What LEGO sets/blocks to buy?
We plan to buy some lego (up to $200) for a charity that helps homeless children in India. Kids in the charity's homes are of all ages (2-18). Kids are very creative but obviously lack resources. I'm ...
- 33
1
vote
1
answer
76
views
How many parts were in Advent calendars of yore?
Is there any convenient way to find out how many pieces were in previous years' Advent calendars? I looked through a dozen calendars on bricklink and most of them do not include the part count in the ...
- 5,235
4
votes
1
answer
526
views
What is the most cost effective way to get basic bricks in bulk?
I've seen another question (What's the most cost effective and efficient way to buy bricks?) that asks where the best place to buy specific bricks in small quantities are. That is helpful when ...
- 43
2
votes
1
answer
1k
views
How good are used lego bricks on bricklink?
In my life I've only ever used new Lego bricks; however, I'm now interested in purchasing large quantities of bricks and Bricklink's used section has significantly cheaper prices. I know that the ...
- 231
10
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Selling custom LEGO image mosaics using original LEGO bricks without breaking LEGO's Fair-Use Policy
We have designed software and an accompanying site to convert images into 48x48 (or larger) LEGO mosaics; we use the current LEGO color palette, use image dithering to improve color availability, ...
- 101
2
votes
1
answer
825
views
How much do you think these Lego pieces are worth?
I've got some very old LEGO brick from the 50s, and am wondering how much they are worth. I'd like an estimate because I know that they are now collectors items that might be worth something.
Here are ...
- 21
11
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Purchase a list of LEGO parts
If I have a list of LEGO parts (exported from LEGO Digital Designer or Bricksmith) is there an easy way to purchase all of the parts either on LEGO's Pick a Brick or on Bricklink?
I know that I can ...
- 231
4
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Value/Where to sell my old Lego collection
I'm sure you've heard this asked a million times but I have no idea where and for what price I should be selling my old collection for.
Things I do know about what I have:
I'd assume they're "clean" ...
- 41
4
votes
2
answers
833
views
Is there a good way to buy molded LEGO boxes?
I'm considering some new storage options, and there are some official LEGO boxes that I'd like to use as they already fit in my existing shelving system. The following sets contain the boxes that I'd ...
- 39.8k
2
votes
1
answer
5k
views
Where can I get a large number of LEGO bricks cheap? [duplicate]
Yes, I see other people's amazing MOC's all the time, and think, "man, I could totally do that if I had enough bricks." The problem is, I don't really know where to look for a whole bunch of LEGO ...
- 298
4
votes
1
answer
604
views
Is there a site where I can put in a set of individual lego bricks (by part ID) and get an optimized list of stores to buy (to minimize shipping)
I'm new to this site, so please forgive me if this is a duplicate.
Background story
I got my 6 years old the Lego City Arctic largest set, and then realized he had previously had 2 other arctic sets,...
- 141
3
votes
2
answers
242
views
Is there a list of giveaway sets from Toys R Us or other events?
Toys R Us frequently has giveaway sets called "Make and Take", where kids are invited to come in, build a set and then take it home for free. This is similar to the Lego Brand Retail store Monthly ...
- 6,151
2
votes
1
answer
294
views
Buy an specific set of bricks [duplicate]
I have a specific list of bricks for building a LEGO set that I found online, with approximately 300 pieces and around 70 different blocks.
I have seen that one of the best ways for buying LEGOs ...
- 247
11
votes
1
answer
469
views
Old sets, new bricks
Are there sellers out there that compile old discontinued Lego sets with new bricks? In other words they source new bricks and instructions to put together old discontinued sets. Thanks
- 113
4
votes
1
answer
240
views
What's an effective strategy for purchasing large numbers of different bricks?
If you want to go on bricklink for example, you search by part but the end up with parts on various different stores. Buying on ebay is extremely expensive for groups of different parts. How do you ...
- 141
12
votes
4
answers
1k
views
Where to find this green transparent brick?
Where can I find this lego brick?
I have one but I want some more of them for a project.
user5419
4
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Buying minifigure parts at the Lego Store
Is it possible to buy individual Minifigure parts (like minifig heads only) at the LEGO store? (the physical ones, not the online) if so, how much would they go for?
- 41
7
votes
4
answers
1k
views
How can I find LEGO bargains on eBay?
Sometimes I have been able to find some good deals on used LEGO sets, however most of the time I spend looking for sets is trial and error.
I usually search from Toys & Games > Construction Toys ...
- 17.6k
10
votes
3
answers
40k
views
Starting a wholesale LEGO business
I would like to start a company trading in bulk LEGO. I have been told, however, that trading in volume is quite difficult and good discounts are only really given to the likes of Walmart and other ...
- 101
3
votes
3
answers
711
views
Where can I get LEGO bricks to build a life size wall?
I would like to create the structure, meaning walls of my stand in an exhibition, made by LEGO bricks, so I wonder if I can order great quantities of bricks just to create this and if I can talk to an ...
- 103
5
votes
2
answers
7k
views
Looking for a Basic Lego set with mostly large bricks
I am looking to buy my son his first set of LEGO bricks (because my mom will not give me my old ones!!!). Most of the 650ish piece sets I have looked at contain a large amount of 1x2, 2x2, etc. I am ...
- 51
4
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Why are Lego products so expensive in Europe?
Comparing a few Lego products at the official online store, I found U.S. prices seem to be consistently around 70% of those in Europe given current currency exchange rates. That's a surprising ...
- 1,678
6
votes
2
answers
1k
views
21104 NASA Mars Curiosity Rover?
Has Lego made a public statement why they stopped producing the Curiosity Rover set? Each of its few production runs sold out in hours. Why won't they take my money?
More importantly, how do I get a ...
- 163
7
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Can I build UCS Death Star by buying bricks separately?
I'd like to get the UCS Death Star, but it's too expensive :(
I got the build manual, and I see what bricks I need. I am thinking of buying them separately via Bricklink.
Has anyone tried doing ...
- 173
7
votes
1
answer
392
views
Tips on shipping large sets (super star destroyer, 2001 Discovery ship)
I have two large sets I'll need to sell when I move (SW super star destroyer, and 2001 discovery). They are both very long (5 feet?) and impractical to ship complete. Any tips for newbie in best way ...
- 173
7
votes
2
answers
1k
views
How can I tell if minifigures are custom-made or LEGO Originals?
I see that on Amazon you can find a lot of minifigures but I can't tell if they are cheap knock-offs or not.
- 73
12
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Can I re-use my LEGO Store Pick a Brick cup?
I was wondering if anyone went into a LEGO store with their old Pick a Brick cup and got a discount for re-using it, or do you have to buy a new cup?
- 282
4
votes
2
answers
730
views
Going to Legoland Denmark with my family, what should I do/get?
Hello fellow LEGO lovers! I know this question is not entirely what this site is for but I figured I'd ask because I want to hear what you have to say.
I have been wanting to go to the original ...
- 91
16
votes
3
answers
12k
views
Any good alternatives to BrickLink?
I'm trying to find certain bricks online, and of course, came across BrickLink. But it's so darn hard to use it; search is absolutely useless, and I can't figure out how to use the catalog for the ...
- 321
8
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Does LEGO generally restrict the sale of LEGO sets in a country?
I live in Israel where LEGO are available but for insane prices. Generally 5X the price of a LEGO set online. I have called LEGO asking to have a LEGO set shipped to me, and they have told me that ...
- 183
3
votes
3
answers
188
views
Are there any LEGO movie/game posters?
I'm trying to find some posters for my childrens room and everytime I find something on EBay etc .. they are all A4 or A3 :(
I'm guessing it's a simple process as getting a nice quality version image ...
- 131
6
votes
1
answer
613
views
Biggest European LEGO event?
I was wondering if there is a big European event where new sets and custom sets are shown, and maybe deals on sets or pieces, something like an E3 for LEGO or something similar. I looked on Google but ...
- 285
6
votes
2
answers
3k
views
How much are large retail LEGO Minifigures worth?
I have an extra large LEGO figure (approximately 19 inches/48 cm tall) that I wish to sell. This is an item which has only been available to retailers as part of merchandising the stores.
Any ideas ...
- 61
17
votes
2
answers
12k
views
Where do bulk LEGO sellers on eBay get their bricks?
The are a large number of people on ebay selling LEGO by the pound(or kg), for example, this guy. The LEGO is (implied to be) pre-owned as the eBay descriptions often say the bricks have been washed ...
- 345
2
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Buying Individual MiniFigures
I was big into LEGO bricks when I was a kid (now 33), and now my son is getting into them. I'm a huge collector of things (not a hoarder, a collector), and, like father, like son, he wants to collect ...
- 123
2
votes
0
answers
155
views
Best place/way to buy masses of bricks [duplicate]
I am always having to take apart models I made to make new ones :'( and it really is bugging me.
I don't want to buy specific sets, as they cost a lot because of the work that went into designing ...
- 121
10
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Battery for Trains
For those who have tried, which one is a better option:
Rechargeable Battery Box and Transformer/Charger 10VDC ($50 + $25)
or
AAA Battery Box and a lot of AAA batteries ($13 + ?)
Obviously $75 is ...
- 389
5
votes
1
answer
546
views
How can I order an Ev3 gyro in Europe
I just bought the Ev3 kit, knowing that the gyro sensor is not included. I obviously want a gyro sensor, perhaps also the ultrasonic sensor. Is there any official channel to order them in Europe? All ...
- 51
5
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Getting started with Mindstorms and/or Technic
I'm looking into getting started with LEGO.
Can you briefly describe the difference between Technic and Mindstorms? I've read that the parts and compatible, so I suppose it's the functions that differ....
9
votes
2
answers
24k
views
How much do bricks cost at the LEGO Store?
I have never been to a LEGO Store, and I am hoping to go to one soon. I was wondering if anyone knew how much bricks cost at the LEGO Store? I want to buy some minifigs and some bricks. Do they sell ...
- 93