Pick-A-Model (LEGO In-store Pick-a-Brick Wall Changes)

[Foghammer]

[darksyntax]

[The Hydromancer]

Any idea when the walls will update?

[darksyntax]

Should've been 01Jan, but I read somewhere that some stores were delaying as they hadn't gotten all the parts yet. I'll check my local (just north of Seattle) this weekend.

[darksyntax]

2016 Q1 PaM's are out. Here's the parts list:


I managed a few decent .

Also, my local Lego Store has been maintaining a "misc bin" where they throw in all the leftover bits when a bin gets low. This is a veritable treasure trove right now with tons of good bits from the last four PaM's and a few other regular PaB parts. If you're near a Lego Store, it's a great deal.

[darksyntax]

The Lego site hasn't updated yet, but stores have put out the new pcs and blister pack cards.




The plane is interesting and the butterfly does a pretty good job of being a butterfly, but neither are great models (although what do you expect for a glorified polybag). The parts though are quite good with lots of snot (new headlights again and lampholders), slopes (1x2's and inverteds and curves), and some clickhinge options. This and a 1x1 rnd plate and a 1x2 plate show promise.

Also of note, my particular local still has many of the Q1 pcs on the wall, and even some of the 2015 Q3 and Q4 in their mixed bin. I can't speak for all stores, but the Lynnwood WA USA store is stacked for building little mechs and spaceships.

A few builds from just the Q2 2016 parts.

[Jay Biquadrate]

[darksyntax]

Still no update on the Lego site about the new PaM's. Actually, the page has removed altogether and there was no mention of PaM on the Apr2016 calendar. Makes me wonder if they're discontinuing PaM after this quarter...

[Atavism]

[darksyntax]

[darksyntax]

A call to my local today confirmed new PaM on the wall tomorrow. They said only one model instead of two this time, but I'll stop by tomorrow to confirm.

Just found this too. From the file name, it looks like it will be on the August calendar.


Looks to be a lot of recycled parts from previous PaM's. Not especially inspiring, but it does have headlights, cones, brackets, and 1x2 bows.

[darksyntax]

Confirmed:
- Just one model this go, but 66pcs for the MSRP of $5US is a MUCH better value than the previous 20-30pcs for the same price. Seems to be a change in direction as I saw a pic of some TLG promo material which showed a 'red construction digger' vehicle that I can only assume is the Q4 PaM.
- Mostly recycled PaM parts. Very little new.

However...
There were 4 new "Fan Fav" parts on the PaB Wall:
and Yes! That's correct, all-you-can-eat SAND GREEN!!!
AND
and
Unfortunately they chose the 'vehicle hitch' ball cup plate instead of a mating mixel ball joint cup plate...

[Rphilo]

Cool! I think the sand green are spill over parts from the special Pick a Model of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. For sure going to be getting some of those.

[darksyntax]

I'm a little late in posting this, but the has been and revealed the next PaM.



Appear to be 35-40pcs.

Seems like some good parts are on the way:
- Black travis (core of baby penguin)
- Black cheese
- Black jumper plates
- Black 1x2 plate with handles on long ends
- Black 1x2 plate with clip on one long end
- Black 1x1 round plates (always useful!)
- Maybe a 1x2-1x4 bracket (big penguin face)

I'll stop by my local around the first and scout it out.

[darksyntax]

Does anyone know what this is? imgur user says frog, but it looks more like a turtle. Upload date is 04Jul2016



I found it doing an image search for PaM's. This never appeared at my local Lego store. Have you seen it on a PaB Wall? Both halves of a Mixel joint and those tan 2x2 jumpers would be nice in bulk.

[Mantisking]

[darksyntax]

Further searching found that the Oakridge Centre, CA USA page has a proper listing for it. And yes, it's officially a turtle.

I have to imagine that different stores got different models in an effort by TLG to mix up the PaM offerings. Something to keep an eye on.

[Luke_BMM]

[darksyntax]

Stopped by my local today. Was told TLG had "some issues" and the penguin is shipping late; sales rep said they expect to have it on the wall by mid October. I'll be checking back.

Also asked about the turtle PaM I posted above. Was told that it was the "second model last quarter, available to stores that have larger Pick-a-brick walls" and that my local wall is "too small by a few bubbles" to qualify for the second model. Evidently "bubbles" is the unofficial name for PaB bins. Makes me wonder how to identify which stores are large enough.

[darksyntax]

2106 Q4 PaM is on The Wall.