[USA] LEGO Master Builder Academy

[atmail35]

^^ LOL I guess I shouldn't have bothered to scan them in! I have to admit that I haven't explored the MBA site yet

The sheet is cool, it's a fold out, glossy (like the calendar) and double sided.

How do you guys plan on storing these things? I actually save the monthly calendars and really should get a binder and those sheet protector things (so I don't have to hole punch them), but right now everything is in a pile.

[ncbarrett]

got an email saying next set on its way and website has unlocked robot theme.

I have to admit, this is one I am really excited about.

[atmail35]

I also got the e-mail...we still haven't touched Kit 2! We need to get on these. I hope they pack them better and not in the bubble mailer so it doesn't get destroyed!

[vynsane]

Yeah, I got the email, too - glad to see we get an alert with each installment. I'm more excited for the Robot kit than I was for the Microscale kit (though that one was cooler than I anticipated).

[ncbarrett]

My wife told me my set just arrived at home in a box.
Sounds like LEGO learned from set #2

[atmail35]

^^ I was coming to post that our set came in a "box"...like what B&N uses to ship books, big ole cardboard wrapped around and sealed with tape. Yay as the set was undamaged....and they enclosed the B1G1 Free Legoland coupon.

[vynsane]

Yeah, the box is the perfect size - just enough room for the manual and bag. They really went back to square one and pulled out all the stops to ensure Kit 3 arrived in great shape.

[bigdaddy]

The box is so much better than the padded envelope they used for the second kit. I wonder if that many people complained after Kit 2, that they went back to the drawing board on how to ship these kits.

[vynsane]

From what I recall they ended up sending out a lot of replacement Kit 2 handbooks, so I think the added expense of the shipping box vs. the padded envelope was mitigated by how much more expensive it was to replace handbooks.

[atmail35]

Does anyone have the AUGUST tip of the month that they can scan in and post? I finally remembered to ask when I was in last week and August was all gone, but Sept weren't being handed out yet. Or is it on-line?

[vynsane]

I think I got the August one when I got the October calendar, but it got lost in the car on the way home. I'll have to check for it.

[sidersdd]

Does anyone have the AUGUST tip of the month that they can scan in and post? I finally remembered to ask when I was in last week and August was all gone, but Sept weren't being handed out yet. Or is it on-line?

It's on my to-do list. :). I'll see if I can get to it tonight.

[Luciant]

Does anyone have the AUGUST tip of the month that they can scan in and post? I finally remembered to ask when I was in last week and August was all gone, but Sept weren't being handed out yet. Or is it on-line?

I am pretty sure I remember reading that the tip of the month IS available via logging into brick master academy online, however I have not confirmed this myself as my MBA stuff is at home and I'm halfway across the country.

[sidersdd]

August tip is here:
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[atmail35]

^^ Thanks for photographing and posting the card. I need to try and get to the store and REMEMBER to ask for it!

[vynsane]

Was the alternate building instruction sheet for Kit 1 the tip for that month? Kit 1 came out in May, was there a May tip in addition to the instruction sheet? Was there a June tip? What about July? I feel so behind!

The October store calendar specifically says the 20th is the day to get October's tip of the month. Looks like the September calendar also specified the 20th.

[atmail35]

I think July was the first month they issued a tip. I'll have to dig out the older calendars to check, but I'm 99% sure July was when they started.

ETA: I looked back a page and sidersdd posted July's tip as well. , it's on page 5 of this thread.

[vynsane]

I looked back a page and sidersdd posted July's tip as well. , it's on page 5 of this thread.

DERP, thanks.

[sidersdd]

I'm pretty sure July and August are all that have been available so far. I can post September when I pick it up, although I may not visit the store until October 1.

[vynsane]

If LEGO follows suit with the previous kits, those of us who ordered the subscription prior to the initial release should be getting an email about the first kit in Level 2 being shipped any day now... Can't wait to get the Level 2 figure!