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by Ptrotter
Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How to connect power functions motor to AC
Replies: 11
Views: 9496

Re: How to connect power functions motor to AC

This is correct. Without totally re-wiring a system and getting to know a lot more about electronics and soldering, the train speed regulator system and the adapter wire is a good way to go. You can place the current PF controllers in series into the system after that to give you some control over s...
by Ptrotter
Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: MOC Announcements
Topic: Microscale Building
Replies: 7
Views: 7278

Re: Microscale Building

Hey Bricksky After the talk about getting the white pins, I had a thought about just one more detail that could look good. Looking at the picture I think the 2x2 round tile with stud from the Easter set could replace that black one you used at the very top center. Just a thought. Don't know if you'v...
by Ptrotter
Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:49 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell & Trade
Topic: Early Star Wars and Mars Sets
Replies: 2
Views: 4015

Early Star Wars and Mars Sets

Hey all, A friend of mine is trying to raise some money so he can afford another semester of University in Victoria, so he would like to sell some of his Lego. Let me know if you are interested and I can put you in contact. I've put the suggested price down, but I'm sure it can be slightly negotiate...
by Ptrotter
Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Storing lego instruction booklets
Replies: 9
Views: 8790

Re: Storing lego instruction booklets

I use a full sized front-loading file cabinet with hanging folders. I have quite a few booklets though. The folders are sorted by theme.
by Ptrotter
Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: TRU 20% off Select City,Chima Star Wars + $10 off $40 Order
Replies: 2
Views: 7290

Re: TRU 20% off Select City,Chima Star Wars + $10 off $40 Or

Sad that 20% off is starting to look attractive.
by Ptrotter
Fri Oct 10, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Greenpeace launches LEGO Campaign
Replies: 30
Views: 26443

Re: Greenpeace launches LEGO Campaign

Technically, it's when the contract expires that they will not sign a new one. That long term contract could have been for several years. We don't know the terms.
by Ptrotter
Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: Galaxy Squad at Toys R' Us 1/2 price
Replies: 0
Views: 6345

Galaxy Squad at Toys R' Us 1/2 price

Saw on Friday that the Galaxy Squad sets at Toys R' Us are 1/2 price. Looks like some good pieces.
by Ptrotter
Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: Toys R Us sale this weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 7728

Toys R Us sale this weekend

So the Lone Ranger Silver Mine is finally at a reasonable clearance price of $53.87. Also the Monster Fighters Vampire Castle is on for $99.87 which is reasonable.

http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp?ca ... d=12027082
by Ptrotter
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: LEGO CUUSOO Ghostbusters Set
Replies: 10
Views: 9289

Re: LEGO CUUSOO Ghostbusters Set

These are all standard pieces. Don't think they would mold a specific Slimer just for one set. They could have tried a brick build though.
by Ptrotter
Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: James Bond 007 in Lego
Replies: 3
Views: 4317

James Bond 007 in Lego

Have you guys seen the James Bond sets supposedly coming out next year. I've seen photos for 5 sets that look legit, but aren't quite as clean as I would expect from something like where Star Wars sets are now. I suppose in a few years, if it continues, they could improve. I think most people will b...
by Ptrotter
Sat May 04, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: May the 4th
Replies: 4
Views: 8466

May the 4th

Just want to see how many people are taking advantage of the May 4th Star Wars sales. They are accepting back orders for the B-Wing at 1/2 price.

http://shop.lego.com/en-CA/B-Wing-Starfighter-10227
by Ptrotter
Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Series 10 spotted in the wild
Replies: 20
Views: 15383

Re: Series 10 spotted in the wild

There are unopened cases still up here in Cold Lake that I've found. They are $196 each. Is this the going rate?
by Ptrotter
Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:06 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: TRU Boxing week reduces select Star Wars Lego 40% off
Replies: 3
Views: 6255

Re: TRU Boxing week reduces select Star Wars Lego 40% off

Note the add also say 'Select' Star Wars. They can choose which ones aren't included.
by Ptrotter
Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hobbit sets out at Toys R Us
Replies: 0
Views: 2586

Hobbit sets out at Toys R Us

I went to Toys R Us on Saturday and they have the new Hobbit sets out already. Some good looking ones out there.
by Ptrotter
Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell & Trade
Topic: Wanted: Kreo Soundwave Kreon
Replies: 2
Views: 4242

Re: Wanted: Kreo Soundwave Kreon

AAAaahhh!! The blashemy. Heh heh. rotflol
by Ptrotter
Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell & Trade
Topic: Lego Oakridge Pick A Brick wall updates
Replies: 188
Views: 260359

Re: Lego Oakridge Pick A Brick wall updates

In case you guys haven't been there recently, I went to the store on Saturday. They had white horses and 1x16 white beams (Not technic).
by Ptrotter
Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Aug 31st Friday - VLC Meeting & PNE After Dark
Replies: 13
Views: 11527

Re: Aug 31st Friday - VLC Meeting & PNE After Dark

I'll be in Victoria this weekend. Sorry guys.
by Ptrotter
Tue May 08, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Vancouver LEGO store
Replies: 272
Views: 181725

Re: Vancouver LEGO store

The brick with the R2-D2 on it was given away with a purchase in the store. I got one.
by Ptrotter
Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: Lougheed Walmart has some sets on clearance
Replies: 6
Views: 7333

Re: Lougheed Walmart has some sets on clearance

Was in Walmart at Lougheed again this last Saturday and there were a bunch more ultimate build Maters on a clearance rack near the main outdoor entrance. They are now down to $15 each.
by Ptrotter
Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: Items at the Sears outlet store at Lougheed
Replies: 15
Views: 42726

Items at the Sears outlet store at Lougheed

I was in the Sears Outlet store by Lougheed Mall on Saturday and found a bunch of Star Wars Gerneral Grievous Starfighters and Cars 2 Spy Jet Escape for $29.99 each. For these items it is less than half price. There were a number still left.
by Ptrotter
Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: Lougheed Walmart has some sets on clearance
Replies: 6
Views: 7333

Lougheed Walmart has some sets on clearance

Hey guys. Was in Lougheed Mall's Walmart on Saturday and saw more Ultimate Maters for $20 as well as Tokyo Pit Stop for $10.
by Ptrotter
Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: 20% off CARS and Technic at TRU in Metrotown
Replies: 4
Views: 4751

20% off CARS and Technic at TRU in Metrotown

Was wandering around Toys R Us in Metrotown yesterday and saw 20% off all Lego CARS stuff and all Technic. Seems it should be going till near the end of the month.
by Ptrotter
Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: Sale Watch!
Topic: Walmart Queensborough: Various Sets on Clearance?
Replies: 20
Views: 16199

Re: Walmart Queensborough: Various Sets on Clearance?

I couldn't find:

LEGO Cars - Mack.s Team Truck $25.00

But there was also the:

Atlantis - Deep Sea Raider for $20.00

Still lots of Maters, Knight bus's and Forbidden Forests left. It seems they are in the midst of some renovations.
by Ptrotter
Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: LEGO Robotics Teacher wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 2140

Re: LEGO Robotics Teacher wanted

Andrew This position would interest me, but unfortunately I have a day job as a Mechanical Engineer which pays my bills. Would it be possible to do this on the side in the evenings? Besides the Lego background, it also includes working with kids in my church and I took electives specializing in robo...