I must have missed this the other day when I was browsing Amazon for Friends sets on sale, but better late than never, right? Amazon has 3188 Heartlake Vet
3188 Heartlake Vet On Sale
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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Polybag Set 30107 Birthday Party Found
I was out at Toys’R’Us tonight and happened across one of the new Friends polybag sets: 30107 Birthday Party. For $3.99, you get 39 pieces and a minidoll of Andrea. With 30106 Ice Cream Stand found at Target stores for their Valentine’s Day seasonal section, that just leaves 30108 Summer Picnic left.
Amazon Discounts 3189 Heartlake Stables by 32%
I just found this after posting my last post and while poking around Amazon, but they put another Friends set on sale. 3189 Heartlake Stables
Amazon Discounts 3184 Adventure Camper to $25
We all know LEGO is expensive, so when a sale comes along, you’re probably like me and buy like crazy. Amazon put LEGO Friends 3184 Adventure Camper
30106 Ice Cream Stand Found
Keep your eyes peeled! One of the new polybags for 2013 has already been found. I found the new set at my local Target hanging on the pegs in the Friends section. Reader ninnymuggins reports finding his in the seasonal section. Price was $4.99.
41019 Turtle’s Little Oasis Review
This 33-piece set features the cutest little turtle just relaxing in its little waterfront abode. The blue plate and tan plates do a pretty good job of representing the surf and sand. The turtle’s hut feels pretty substantial and overall the set is pretty nice for what it is even with a price tag of $4.99.
The best part of the set is the turtle and you can’t get it in any other set. The only drawback though is that with its bow on, it’s a little front heavy and has a tendency to tip over. Still, he’s pretty cute. This is one of three animal packs in Series 1. And with Series 2 revealed the other day, you can bet more cute animal packs will be made. Besides, how else would 3188 Heartlake Vet stay in business? We bought our set from Target, but they are also available at Walmart and LEGO Shop@Home
Laugh if you will, but this has been the largest set that I’ve built thus far…certainly a vast progression from sets such as the singular handbag from Advent Calendar Day 19. I built this set with my daughter and she loves to take the turtle in and out and pretend that it is going up and down the ramp. The set includes several extra pieces that she likes to stash in the lower level of the turtle’s oasis.
You can purchase 41019 Turtle’s Little Oasis from LEGO Shop@Home:
Launch Contest Winners Announced
Hello, and thanks, everyone, for your patience. It’s been a hectic few days here in the house with everyone pretty much getting sick from the same cold. But the show must go on and I’m here to announce the winners to our official launch contest. So, without further ado, let’s get to the winners list!
New Series 2 Animal Packs Revealed!
I was sent the following screen shot showing the next three animals in Series 2 of the animal packs:
Google’s language tool says that the three animals are a hedgehog, a poodle, and a rabbit. What’s more is that they will be available in starting in May! Here’s what the block text below the animal pictures translates to:
KEEP US WITH YOU!
We just got to Heartlake City and we need a lot of love and cuddles! But when we want a little ‘peace, we take refuge in our houses. Help us to build!
The animals are already available in other sets, but the hedgehog looks like it’s a darker brown the one we’ve already seen in 3188 Heartlake Vet. The rabbit is definitely new in gray since we’ve gotten a white one before. I can’t wait for that one!
New Polybags Revealed for 2013
Brickset has added some new listings revealing some new Friends polybag sets. So far, there are three new ones, I’ve listed them below with pictures:
- 30106 Ice Cream Stand
- 30107 Birthday Party
- 30108 Summer Picnic
I have no idea when or how they’ll be released or how much they’ll cost, but I’ll update the blog when I have more information.
Contest Deadline Extended
Happy New Year!
I realize we were supposed to close out the official site launch contest last night, but due to the holidays and half the family fighting illness, I’ve decided to extend the deadline by a few more days. The contest will definitely close on 11:59pm PST Sunday January 6, 2013. Just to recap the contest, there are three chances to win some great LEGO Friends sets:
- #1: Register on the site AND comment on this post. One commenter will be selected at random as the winner. The prize? 1 copy of 3185 Summer Riding Camp (MSRP $99.99).
- #2: Like us on Facebook. One liker will be selected at random as the winner. The prize? 1 copy of 3315 Olivia’s House (MSRP $69.99).
- #3: Follow us on Twitter. One follower will be selected at random as the winner. The prize? 1 copy of 3189 Heartlake Stables (MSRP $49.99).
And just to reiterate: to win 3185 Summer Riding Camp, you MUST be BOTH registered AND comment on the LEGO Friends Turns One post. Many of you have registered but haven’t submitted a comment yet.