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2014 Brickset Secret Santa

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  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    Might need to get some BF deals for the SS recipient.
    slovakiasteph
  • BumblepantsBumblepants DFWMember Posts: 5,821
    I am probably more excited for this than anything my family will get me.
    rancorbaitcarlqmargotCapnRex101MorkManLegoboy
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    Can't wait to get my assignment!
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    Suspense suspense.... [dramatic music]
    Andor
  • CapnRex101CapnRex101 United KingdomAdministrator Posts: 2,272
    I am trawling through the messages looking for wanted lists right now and will then be sending the list off to be sorted by @rancorbait. He is sending the North American participant list to me for random assignment so we can both take part as well and not know who we are getting!
    TheBrickLaddLegoKipmargotcarlq
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    No wanted list for me, is @rancorbait up yet? No time zone excuses.
    rancorbait
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    edited November 2014
    ndisgize said:

    We could always provide a tracking number? Or would that be logistcally difficult....we would have to email them the number and that might defeat the 'secret' part of it

    You could just give the number to @CapnRex101 or myself, and we would pass it on to the recipient.
    CapnRex101 said:

    So we are now closed in the UK with a grand total of 26 participants!

    I will make the draw tomorrow morning and assignments will be going out after that. If you have not received instructions by Sunday, contact me by way of a reminder :o)

    theLEGOman said:

    No wanted list for me, is @rancorbait up yet? No time zone excuses.

    @theLEGOman - Yeah, I'm up ;o)

  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    edited November 2014
    rancorbait said:


    @theLEGOman - Yeah, I'm up ;o)

    Nice, get twiddling those fingers, and we can find out who we are buying for, research to be done, there is. ;).

    rancorbait
  • plasmodiumplasmodium UKMember Posts: 1,936
    CapnRex101 said:

    I will then be sending the list off to be sorted by rancorbait. He is sending the North American participant list to me for random assignment...

    So does @rancorbait become one's point of contact if there are any questions for us UK people and vice versa?
  • CapnRex101CapnRex101 United KingdomAdministrator Posts: 2,272
    Everyone in North America should now have received their assignments. Please acknowledge receipt so I know everybody knows what to do next and best of luck with the hunt for the perfect gift!

    @plasmodium - Sorry, I should have mentioned that really, you are correct.
    LegoKip
  • ShibShib UKMember Posts: 5,214
    Oo, i got my orders and I think its worked out quite nicely.
    TheBrickLaddLostInTranslationcarlqGothamConstructionCo
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    Shib said:

    Oo, i got my orders and I think its worked out quite nicely.

    Nothing for me yet, must be further down the list.
  • kioko21kioko21 United KingdomMember Posts: 77
    Argh! This is mean, so excited to find out and @shib found out his while ago! Now he's all excited and I'm still waiting!
    theLEGOmanTheBrickLaddrancorbait
  • MorkManMorkMan Phoenix, Arizona, USAMember Posts: 857
    Hooray. I know who I'm going to be the SS for! Looking forward to it!
  • LostInTranslationLostInTranslation UKMember Posts: 5,520
    Got my assignment and quite happy with it!
    Andor
  • jadedancjadedanc USAMember Posts: 1,303
    Got my assignment. :)
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    kioko21 said:

    Argh! This is mean, so excited to find out and @shib found out his while ago! Now he's all excited and I'm still waiting!

    theLEGOman said:

    Shib said:

    Oo, i got my orders and I think its worked out quite nicely.

    Nothing for me yet, must be further down the list.
    Sorry guys, I'm having a busy day and won't be able to give everyone their assignments all at once...
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    Been thinking, I should add "Galidor" to someone's wanted list, just for fun ;oP
    BumblepantsAndorcarlqGothamConstructionCojackybrick
  • plasmodiumplasmodium UKMember Posts: 1,936
    rancorbait said:

    Been thinking, I should add "Galidor" to someone's wanted list, just for fun ;oP

    "Fun"?
    Bumblepants
  • TheBrickLaddTheBrickLadd Chippenham, Wilts, UK.Member Posts: 844
    Got mine. I have one difficult task for mine... Off to do some hunting!
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    rancorbait said:

    Been thinking, I should add "Galidor" to someone's wanted list, just for fun ;oP

    I suspect you tinkered with the list I got.

  • EKSamEKSam Member Posts: 349
    This is exciting. Hope to find something(s) nice for my SS recipient.
    carlq
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    ^I hope you got me @EKSam!!!
    Is @littletoki in this year? I just like to see the wrapping.
    Can we know who is participating?
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    margot said:

    rancorbait said:

    Been thinking, I should add "Galidor" to someone's wanted list, just for fun ;oP

    I suspect you tinkered with the list I got.

    I assure you I didn't ;o)
    margot
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    Don't know who I'm buying for yet, but going to bed shortly, up early for pre BF VIP tomorrow.
  • EKSamEKSam Member Posts: 349
    @margot Nice try :-)) @littletoki got me last year, her wrapping was fabulous to say the least. :-))
    The person getting @Thanos75‌ as their SS will be extremely lucky, he can buy quite a bit with 20$.

    Btw how strict are we with the 20$ budget?
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    margot said:

    ^I hope you got me @EKSam!!!
    Is @littletoki in this year? I just like to see the wrapping.

    Unfortunately not.
    EKSam said:

    Btw how strict are we with the 20$ budget?

    You can go higher if you want ;o)
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    EKSam said:


    Btw how strict are we with the 20$ budget?

    Not strict at all... Obviously no one should spend over their means. But I remember some of last year's gifts! :-)
  • carlqcarlq Ruislip Manor, MiddlesexMember Posts: 792
    Very happy indeed with my allocated person. I hope s/he will be just as happy with his/her parcel! :-)
  • BumblepantsBumblepants DFWMember Posts: 5,821
    I don't even remember what I put on my list. I hope 3 weeks ago me wrote down some good stuff.
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    @Bumblepants, post an update here. :-)

    Santa, please bring me a Detective Agency. :-)
    MorkMan
  • plasmodiumplasmodium UKMember Posts: 1,936
    theLEGOman said:

    Don't know who I'm buying for yet, but going to bed shortly, up early for pre BF VIP tomorrow.

    Eh. I have 2000 words of essay to write tonight, so take your time, @rancorbait. :P
    (erg...12:22am already...and a third of the way through. I hate myself for procrastinating, but it's my own silly fault...:P)
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    Just watched an episode of S3 Celebrity Juice, they all looked so young 4 years ago.
  • Thanos75Thanos75 Member Posts: 1,117
    I'm really excited. I have had the box of goodies made up for awhile now. Should be fun.
    margotEKSamcarlq
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    I think I got everyone now, but if I missed anyone please let me know.
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    Just needs wrapping and sending now.
  • msandersmsanders Member Posts: 904
    Got my allocation. I've been thinking about what to get almost all day. Lots of thoughts after looking at this persons wish list.
  • plasmodiumplasmodium UKMember Posts: 1,936
    theLEGOman said:

    Just needs wrapping and sending now.

    Dang. That's a speedy turnaround time.
  • MorkManMorkMan Phoenix, Arizona, USAMember Posts: 857
    theLEGOman said:

    Just needs wrapping and sending now.

    So does mine! Shopping done yesterday... Still not as fast as some! I was told my tracking number today because my gift is already in the mail! My SS is speedy!
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    Well my recipient will have to wait because I'm a last minute shopper. :-)
    kempo81
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    Went shopping today. Ended up buying stuff I didn't know I wanted ;-)
    margotBumblepantsEKSamrancorbait
  • BumblepantsBumblepants DFWMember Posts: 5,821
    Well I know I would like getting what I picked out. I hope secret someone likes it too
    EKSamrancorbaitcarlq
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    iso3200 said:

    Went shopping today. Ended up buying stuff I didn't know I wanted ;-)

    Did the same today. I hope my recipient likes it!
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    Yikes, delivery is expensive.
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    ^Oooh. Something big? For me? Really, you shouldn't have ;-)

    I don't know the size or weight of what you're sending, but a good alternative to Royal Mail is http://www.collectplus.co.uk/. Up to 2kg at size of 60x50x50cm for £4.89, tracked and insured up to £50

    I've used them for many trades on here and sales elsewhere. No problems so far.
  • samiam391samiam391 A Log Cabin in KY, United StatesMember Posts: 4,258
    margot said:

    From last year...lol

    samiam391 said:

    After...

    ...Stuffing a few minifigures (some of which were not on my person's wish list) into a ziploc bag...

    ...Cramming the ziploc bag full of minifigures and accessories into a plain bubble mailer...

    ...Marking my full name and address on the sent from label...

    ...Posting it several weeks ago without a thought of them saving it for Christmas...

    ...and reading all the artful, crafty, and painstaking ways some people are going to wrap and secretively send their packages....

    ...I have decided that I am the Grinch.

    Apparently it holds true too. I saw this thread when it was first posted and was most eager to participate. Forgot to write rancorbait at the time and a very busy month of work has kept me void of any Brickset visits (until now). Shame I missed the deadline, my grinch reputation lives on.

    To those that are able to participate, enjoy... it's a very exciting and heart-warming experience, one that is reflective of the fantastic community here on Brickset.
    carlqLegoKipMrs_Wobbleheadpricey73GothamConstructionCo
  • MorkManMorkMan Phoenix, Arizona, USAMember Posts: 857
    I got my gift in the mail yesterday. It's calling to me, "open me, open me!" Must Resist.
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    MorkMan said:

    Must Resist.

    "Resistance is futile"

    Er, I mean, yes, you must resist indeed!!
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    ^^At least until December eh?
    TheBrickLadd
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