by Thita (admin)
on November 27, 2010
When I shop for LEGO on BrickLink, I often check if the seller has some interesting and unique LEGO pieces I can add to my order. Recently I picked up a LEGO Scala table-leg piece that looked interesting: LEGO Scala Table Legs. This LEGO Scala piece is available in orange, salmon and lime. I got an orange one.
LEGO Scala is a discontinued line by the LEGO Group that consisted of dollhouses with Barbie-like figures. Although everything is a much larger scale than regular LEGO, some of the pieces can be interesting additions to your own LEGO creations.
LEGO Scala pieces have special, flower-shaped studs. They are compatible with regular LEGO bricks and plates that are 2×2, 2×4, 2×6, etc. size. Also, you can attach 1×1 round plates and round bricks in between, or in the middle of, each flower-shaped stud.
I was very excited when I received this LEGO Scala piece! To me it looked like a Torii, or Japanese Gate. I made this little scene with it:
The legs of the LEGO Scala piece are a bit wobbly if you try to place them on top of regular studs, but it fits very snuggly in between studs. And I already mentioned that attaching pieces on top is no problem. Hope my ninja likes it too! What do you think? 😉
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by Thita (admin)
on November 27, 2010
Now that you have discovered the magic of building with LEGO, where can you find those shiny and colorful bricks? Where can you buy LEGO locally?
➡ BUYING NEW LEGO:
If you are looking for brand new LEGO sets, you can buy LEGO off the shelves of several department stores. Here is a list of some well-known stores with LEGO as a regular staple item:
- Toys’R’Us: has the largest selection of LEGO, but their prices tend to be higher then anyone else. Look for their fairly regular sales!
- Target: large selection and better prices!
- Wal-Mart: pretty good selection and better prices!
- K-Mart: small selection, but you may find close-out deals at great prices.
- LEGO-brand stores: don’t forget about LEGO’s own stores! That is; if you are lucky enough to have one in your own town. They are worth a visit! You can find a list of LEGO stores here: LEGO Store Locator
- You may also want to check out smaller, local toy stores, or even other stores with a toy-selection. For example some bookstores like Barnes & Noble
are known to carry LEGO.
- Also, if you are a member of a discount warehouse-store like Sam’s Club, check out their seasonal shelves before major holidays.
➡ BUYING USED LEGO:
If you are considering buying used LEGO to start building your stock, you may try your luck at garage-sales and second-hand stores. I only recommend this around neighborhoods where there is a LEGO store nearby, and families tend to buy LEGO for their children. Otherwise you may end up searching for a long time before finding anything. 🙁
You may also want to check out these posts for further ideas:
Good luck hunting! 🙂
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