TRU Greenbelt 5 | LEGO® Marvel & Disney Releases

The recent updates in local retail shows how the distribution has been disrupted with only select shops getting updates sparingly. But for Toys R’ Us in Greenblet 5, despite those challenges they still manage to bring in new sets to their store even though they only have one distributor for the brand. For those anticipating the summer blockbusters animation and live action films, there are also the tie-in merchandise and the licensed sets from Marvel and Disney Pixar just recently dropped at this particular store in a subtle way.

MEGA BLOKS® Giant Minion Kevin Sighted!

11.30.2015 – Given that the local distributor for Mega Bloks in the Philippines is not aware how they attracted not just kids based on the box set’s age group. They still bring in new sets from Call of Duty, Halo, Hello Kitty & Barbie. The Minions however are not as expansive just like the SpongeBob SquarePants sets. But still before the end of the year you’ll probably want a ginormous Kevin.

LEGO® City 2014 PH Sightings!

02.17.2014 – There’s new LEGO® sightings yesterday which is from the City sets, that has been available in some parts of Asia. These where first seen in Adelaide, Australia which includes the 60057 Camper Van set as part of the Great Vehicle range. The new sets can be found in most retail stores in Metro Manila. Particularly in all Build City and TRU stores. The most basic goes for PhP 799.75 pesos while the biggest one which is the Airport Firetruck with European design is at PhP 1,299.75 pesos..

MEGA® BLOKS Call of Duty Sightings!

02.05.2014 – Call of Duty is a popular first person and third person videogame shooting franchise. It was first released for the PC and then followed to game consoles and handheld games. There were several spin-offs expanding the franchise to what is now one of the well-known shooting games in this era. The popularity of this game which was produced by Activision expands to merchandise like action figures, card games and of course construction toys manufactured by Mega Brands Inc., which is the parent company that produces MEGA BLOKS.

The LEGO® Movie PH Sightings!

01.20.2014 – The LEGO® Movie is just a couple of weeks away and there was already a movement of promotion that is slowly building up. There are standees spotted in cinemas as well as movie posters adoring shops that carry the product. The LEGO® sets based from the movie has been long anticipated, which includes the Collectible Minifigures Series 12 currently has not made appearance on retail. But the initial sets featuring 2 in 1 vehicles that changes into a new challenge for the young builders that would find the movie more interesting now…

The LEGO® Movie Standee Sighted!

01.06.2014 – If you happen to go around in Metro Manila in Philippine cinemas chances are you might have spotted The LEGO® Movie standee which features the main cast of characters seated inside a movie theatre. The standee has left a “blank” movie goer in the middle which could be you. The interactive standee has a hole in the middle where you can stick your face in that blank minifigure that is seated in the top middle...

Top 5 LEGO® Creator 3 in 1 Sets for 2014!

12.31.2013 – Before you head out and celebrate the New Year here’s five LEGO® Creator sets that you might look forward to getting. Some of them have been sighted at K Mart, Big W and Myers in Adelaide. Don’t be surprised why they are already being sold in some parts of Australia. LEGO® is inexpensive down under for the reason why it’s worth buying them overseas…

Manage Your LEGO® with Storage Cases!

11.03.2013 – Looking to manage you’re growing LEGO pieces? Some might wonder where they can find storage cases for their elements and minifigures. For those not in the know there are places you can find them and it’s not at Toy R’ Us. They have large storage units for those growing pieces and they also have those for you to organize those hard to find elements that can be found in some discontinued sets.

Toy Con 2011: LEGO® Convention Sightings!

06.18.2011 - Ever wonder if you have looked around at this year's Toy Con? Though limited of bricks to go around the dealers show area its not bad to look around. As there is already interest in bricks like LEGO, Megabloks, Kre-O, Oxford, and other construction toys. With the fan following and havign a local group to support the hobby. There will be third party sellers out there that will give you more choices for you to get those missing parts that you plan to build.

OxFord Toy Sighting at Top Mart!

03.20.2011 – Yesterday we checked the local area of Tongyeong City a province in the capital of Busan South Korea regarding their local toy brand. It seems they have their own type of building toy inspired from LEGO® incorporating their concept. One of their mini supermarket have some particular toys and one of them is OxFord Toys a Korean made building toy, which outside of their country is unfamiliar to most who are into LEGO® sets that has been a pioneering brand for more the 50 years.

Build City Soft Launch at Greenbelt 5!

12.20.2010 – Build City is a new store that is a spin off from the Hobbes and Landes mother store that’s been around. Its continued expansion focuses on building toy brand LEGO® and the popular Playmobil line of playsets. The latest branch recently had a soft launch opening a new store at the third level of Greenbelt 5. Like any new store it’s not entirely well stocked, which can be found just across Hobbes & Landes that has more updated LEGO® and Playmobil displays...

Assorted New LEGO® sets at Toy Kingdom!

06.24.2010 - This comes as a late news that set from Toy Story 3, Prince of Persia, and other properties have been out. But for those into LEGO® most recently that rekindled, and just started buying again there's new ones are out at Toy Kingdom in SM Megamall.

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