LEGO Media and the gift shop
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The shop had a few interesting items (no T-shirts though!). There were lots of 6452 Rocket Engineer space sets for an amazing $1.50, or at least there were until Pete W became interested in them. Another favorite was the Adventurers value pack, which contains two (fantastic) small sets 5905 and 5906, for $5.95. The R2D2 Mindstorms kit is also discounted, to $99. Apart from these specials a good selection of the current range is available, with most sets are priced competitively below RRP. Australian rarities on sale include LEGO watches, clocks, and lots of LEGO books.
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So what did I think? It’s not a bad show, if a little less than spectacularly
mindblowing. Quite a few bits and pieces to interest any LEGO fan, but if you’re visiting
Sydney to see it make sure you also do yum cha in Chinatown, wander around Darling Harbour and the Rocks and maybe take a ferry to Homebush or Manly.
—Dave Low
Thanks to Dave Drew and James Howse, whose reports I have included in this review.
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