As a AFOL and Minifigure collector, I have gone crazy waiting for these to be released!!! This is an awesome set and will go nicely with my Lego Monster Fighters sets that I build for Halloween.
For those that don't know, each minifigure has a specific unique "bump code" which is imprinted (sometimes faintly) on the back bottom of the package. If you know the bump codes, you can determine which figure is in the blind package. This helps you find a specific minifigure.
I haven't seen the bump code key for this series 14 yet, but can post it when I find one if anyone is interested (or just google search "lego minifigures series 14 bump codes".
Wow, these are fantastic! We have the Haunted House that 6-Paq has in the avatar pic, we actually found it at Target...on CLEARANCE! Strange because I didn't think the stores even stocked this particular playset, but there it was one night, bearing a red clearance sticker for $79! My guess is it was an online order return or something. Anyway...I'd love to get some of these mini figs to stick in the house, thanks for the heads up. AND for the tip about the bump codes!
Wow, you SCORED on that set HexMe!!!! Even without the original box, these sets are really pricey if you can find them on ebay! This is my favorite set ever!
Haven't found a bump code list yet, but found a "Feel Guide" (yup, we used to "feel up" those blind packs at the store). This article states that the bump codes aren't reliable anymore, but this is the first I've seen this mentioned.
Anyway, for those that buy their minifigures in store, this may help identify your figures by feel (or in addition to a bump code guide). Hope this helps!
I'm a collector of the minifigures and a couple sets ago they did away with the bump codes. I didn't even know about them until we were at target feeling all of them and an employee walked behind us and laughed and said, "that used to be easier when they all had different codes".
So far we've only found half of this monster set and they are really picked over every time we do find them at a store. In every minifigure series there is always a figure with a costume on that usually has a big mask, so I really like the trick or treater skeleton with his little tie on mask lol.
If you are really having trouble finding them you may want to try Walgreens. We've had good luck with minifigures there, I assume because the toy isle at Walgreens isn't as popular as at a place like Target.
I have an in with the local toy store that specializes in building toys. She told me about these weeks ago, but I didn't know they were out already. Have to stop by on my next day off
I have to get the mad scientist!!! Been trying to get something similar ever since Pat decided that was the costume she is wearing for the wedding! Our cake will have Lego figurines representing us and if I can get it our figurines will match our costumes!
From what I've read online, Target, Walgreens, WalMart and the Lego Store (if you are near one). They go very fast. They are sold out at lego online, but you can keep checking as their inventory goes in and out.
The DCPI for the Minifigures Series 14 is 204-00-1379. Enter the DCPI, your zip code and your mile range. I found them in stock in five stores near me. Hope this helps!!
If you notice on the left side of each minifigure picture, it will tell you how many of that figure is in each unopened box (i.e. "3 in one box"). If you're lucky enough to find an unopened box on the shelf, you can find all 16 with a little bit of fondling and time.
Here is the youtube video that was referred to in an above post. She opens each figure and shows you what to feel for and the bump codes, but these codes aren't always reliable so double-check with a feel.
Just got back from the Lego store, where I and a charming stranger spent quite a bit of time fondling every package. I got the whole set ! WooHoo! And managed it with only 2 dupes. I can't take credit though, the other guy was really good. Looks like the rare one is the spider woman. There were only two in the box. There were a lot of the pirate...