And the sad part is that all of the quality issues point to cheaper manufacturing methods like those used by cheap alternative brands, while LEGO prices keep rising drastically. This gets…messy. Scientifically, Central America is defined as the region connecting Mexico to Colombia, because it sits on its own continental plate. The UN definition lumps Mexico in with them, and another definition for “middle America” carves off Colombia and Venezuela from South America. South of the US, most people just use the very Eurocentric Olympics definition of the Americas as a single continent. Within Central America, there are five nations that are former members of the Federal Republic of Central America, who consider that to be one distinct definition, while also counting all seven nations under a different definition. One definition even rolls the Antilles in (and the Dominican Republic is even part of a Central American EU-like alliance). So, Encanto, being set in Colombia, could be included in Central America by one of these definitions, and there’s probably enough cultural overlap with parts of Central America that you’d find similar housing styles throughout. Except for the color scheme, it looks architecturally similar to the Spanish Mission style that extends all the way up into the SW United States. LEGO ?…. You want your new year resolution to be that you get sidelined for sales ?… because it looks like you’re trying really hard to do so. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

A pot and cup of tea stand on a table by the front door, which is surrounded by a distinctive horseshoe arch typical of the region. The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein.

Well, I can only speak from my personal experience, and from that there is a clear and noticeable downward path. Most customers on that store are tourists who are not going to walk out with a huge box so they are going to have a difficult time selling them now as you can get it delivered for free as others say. That said – I don’t think this is a must-have, so don’t succumb to FOMO as we’re only one week into 2023, and I’m sure LEGO will have plenty of other delights and surprises in-store for us! 40584 Birthday Diorama Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us. The product description also suggest that there are at least 3 more coming, 40590, 40594 and 40599, which will likely focus on different regional architectural styles.

Downstairs, there's a kitchen on the left, complete with tall fridge and cooker, a table in the middle, and a pair of chairs either side of another table. It's the first time I've encountered a 1126 TILE 1X2, 1/2 CIRCLE, used here for the table-top. Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products.When UCS MF2 launched, my LEGO Store's late manager had to practically beg them for a dozen copies. Corporate was convinced it was so expensive that he'd still be selling them down past New Year's, but he actually had at least 20 people who stayed in line until the store opened (several others walked away when they realized they weren't going to make the cut). And what happened? Sales were so brisk during the VIP access period that they didn't have any left come time for the wide launch. I was sure you were going to answer like that. This makes sense from producers perspective. But it absolutely makes no sense from buyer perspective. Especially about a thing that one buys for fun and not out of necessity. Getting more for the same amount of money in specific time frame is economically a free bonus. Even though this bonus has a value and cost. But you, as a buyer, did not 'sacrifice' anything to get this bonus." The building sits on a 10x12 base and stands about 13cm tall. The bright orange and dark azure walls evoke the vibrantly painted buildings of the area, and the orange and dark tan 49307 PLATE 1X1X2/3, OUTSIDE BOWs make great roof tiles. Unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise, your use of and membership to the Service are exclusively governed by Dutch law. We shall first try to settle any dispute over a dram of whisky. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise.

We wanted a signed copy and to meet Mike Psiaki so we were planning to spend the weekend in London. So we called the Leicester Square shop to ask about the event beforehand, and we were told that many people had shown interest, that in other events people slept the night before in the queue and they couldn't guarantee that we could get one. They would not reserve a set for us either. They scared us so much that we decided not to go as it was going to be an expensive trip with no guarantees that we would get it signed. To me that's a clear decline in quality again, and one that seems totally unnecessary since LEGO had already proven that they can do better.Maximum outside temperature below 100°C, no flames or splinters escaping in the event of an accident. Without prejudice to the section Liability below, the Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, etc. We shall make reasonable efforts to inform you of any unavailability due to maintenance or updates. For the safe storage and transport of defective or damaged lithium batteries in accordance with ADR SP 376 and P 908. As with the first in the series, 40583 Houses of the World 1, the building stands on a plot of land that's 10 studs deep by 12 wide with a pavement at the front and alleyway at the side. It's two storeys high and features a small balcony above a white arch supported by decorative pillars.

We called yesterday again after the event and it turns out it was quite a different story. Not many people showed up, everyone got it signed and they were left with lots of unsold sets they said. In my opinion they messed up as I'm sure they scared off many customer with their predictions. It's an attractive and desirable little model which, presumably, is the first of what may well become a highly collectable and interesting series of sets. Mark your birthday or send a celebratory gift to friends or family with this sweet LEGO® Birthday Diorama (40584). The set includes lots of colorful birthday details, including balloons, a candle, cakes, gifts and “Happy Birthday” signage. There are also 2 minifigures to add to the party vibe. Use the changeable scenery to customize your build. I don’t think there’s good value here, and this reeks of 76210 Hulkbuster where LEGO are trying ridiculous prices and increasing these thresholds without providing commensurate in return. First off, I LOVE Legos, doing with family or by myself, and I love getting all the great detail provided in your blogs. But I have to say am incredibly disappointed at some of Leif’s recent changes, especially all of these crazy price increase!! I understand that cost of production and inflation cause most of it, but the increases are not proportionally even. And then, the crazy high thresholds on the GWP is ridiculous!! It would be one thing if the GWP was worth it, extra special, unique, or exclusive… but they are not. And the fact this is just the 1st of the Houses of the World series/collections , I don’t see many people being able to afford and collect them all. And as cute as this 1st house looks, there is nothing special about it and if you are going to have houses from around the world, they should connected to its location and culture. This house could really be anywhere. Sorry, just a little frustrated and really disappointed in the GWP series.

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