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hmmm, Odd behaviour for Myer. Myer Hobart had some of the Harry Potter arrive in store last Wednesday or Thursday, I saw them as they always sit the unopened Lego freight boxes out in front of the Lego aisle and I've become adept at reading the (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yes, Thursday was mentioned as the most likely day. Kerry (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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And yes, neatly sidestepping the 20% off, Harry Potter has (mostly) hit the shelves at Myer Hobart. The castle is $159.95 (5 copies spotted), no Hogwarts Express but most of the other sets (barring the 3 delayed release ones). Also, not 1 but 10 (...) (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Geez. I'd even consider one at that price. Err, no, maybe not. ROSCO (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Especially with the 8466 being priced at $180. It needs to be about half the current price before I would think about it. Martin (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Weren't they about $330 at release? I'm just amazed that they're here in little old Tassie at all...Only took them what, just over a year? (and no, I'm not buying one!) Deidre (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Current TRU price is $349. Absurd. Especialy when, as Martin said, the 8466 is close to half that price. But I'm glad I never had to search for Lego in Tassie 8?) ROSCO (23 years ago, 23-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Having just realised that this Thursday is show holiday in S. Tas (and hence no trading) I would appreciate a heads up if anything interesting does appear sale/catalogue wise tomorrow. Thanks! Deidre drb@tasmail.com (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Was, in Grace Brothers city store today (same chain as Myers). They had a large table of HP LEGO (sans Fluffy and Express).I asked was there a sale on soon as I'd heard such and they said yes. Yes, Tommorrow. Yes, 20% Yes, all LEGO. So I of (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) on (...) I went to my local Myer at Indooroopilly today (Thursday), grabbing a catalogue at the entrance. Bad news! Yes, Harry Potter Lego is featured in the catalogue, but at full price! No discounts. There is 20% off some brands of toy but (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Mea Grande Culpa. Looks like I got some bad info, apologies to all who charged up their credit cards for this. James (who ought go back to the city and weedle some 20%off bargins) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I posted information about Myer and Target sales yesterday! I guess no-one saw them :( Mel :P Here it is again: Several sales that may have not yet been mentioned: As you can see below, new price first then the amount of discount in brackets. (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) credit (...) Not just you. I too had been told the discount story :-( Kerry (23 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Just for those that haven't already checked, Hogwarts Express is on the shelves. Though $90 is pretty steep for a train that doesn't run Lego track 8?( ROSCO (23 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Actually on further reflection, I'm not sure I saw the set 4706 Forbidden Corridor featuring Fluffy the Three-Headed Dog. Kerry (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Thankyou to all with the Myer info, I was heartened to be able to layby a Hogwart's Express, even though it wasn't "on sale" on such. The guy (not Sean) who took my husband's call when he rang up Friday morning to get them to hold the HP castle and (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I assume that the decision is weighed heavily by the fact you already have one stashed away bought for around half the price of Hogwarts. For reference Set <set:4709> <set:6098> Peices 682 524 Figs 9 (counting the armour) 8 (counting the (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) price. (...) Thanks for the review!! (...) I've seen both "roofs" and "rooves" (though don't ask me where I saw that). I think probably both are OK. ROSCO (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I have them both. The plastic (or is paper?) roof is *very* disappointing on the Hogwarts Castle. I will be adding a real roof onto mine! Also worth noting is that the Hogwarts Castle is not one big building but three separate structures. The (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) those (...) No, no, no! I thought KLB stood higher but I am wrong. I have just put the two of them side-by-side (previously they were in different rooms), and it turns out that Hogwarts stands higher, despite the advantage of the moulded (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Thankyou to James and Kerry for the comparisons. (...) Well, my preference was obviously for my son to want the KK for the above reasons, but the decision was down to him, I admit I'm a softy when it comes to Christmas, if he'd really preferred the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It seems that Lego is doing a good job of confusing the consumers. I think a lot of people will be expecting Hogwarts Castle to be a Castle in the Lego theme sense (meaning a medieval structure intended to be defended with weapons), when it (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) And then the Hogwart's Express turned up at Kmart the day the 20% off all toys started! Same reg price as Myer take a few cents. Cost $2.20 service fee to can the Myer layby, but still saved around $15. I also gave in to the Forbidden Corridor (...) (23 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yes, the spiral staircases (Forbidden Corridor and Hogwarts Castle) are pests. It's all very nice that you can spiral them in either direction, but the price you pay is that slightest vibration tends to close up your staircase. I would have (...) (23 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I have now built all the Harry Potter sets that relate to Hogwarts Castle (specifically the castle itself (3 parts), Snape's Dungeon/Classroom, Forbidden Corridor, Winged Keys, and Final Challenge). It seems like a few people in the design team had (...) (23 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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