Minifigure Blind-Box Trick To AVOID DUPLICATES?! (LEGO Hunting Vlog)

[@ronnibL_ego6347]

It's an Afghan. The other problem with the boxes is I think people are gluing the boxes back if the figures are not the one people want

[@LukeMaps]

That is why you cannot trust weight guides. The glue affects the weight.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

Lego screwed up with boxed minifigs. I always see these boxes ripped open and pieces stolen or missing. Bring back polybags!

[@Emmasaurus]

They’re always vandalized 😕 I like that our LEGO store lets you trade though!! That’s so neat

[@carlosmelendez8317]

@@Emmasaurus wow! I got a reply from Emmasaurus. My favorite Lego YT channel!

[@RCmies]

To be honest the bags would also be felt up to the point they're all wrinkly and stuff. Not that anyone really cares about that. In the end it's illegal to destroy other people's property so while loot boxes are sort of scummy I think ripping them open without buying them is even more so.

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

​@@Emmasaurusyeah that is so cool. Emily 😊 not Shaw if my. Legoland store is. Doing same. I'm hoping to go to Lego land soon. Or city Central Lego store when going to brickvention convention in few weeks

[@CristobalOFarrell]

Ya love to see it

[@carlosmelendez8317]

When Ross and Emily say "boo" to something Lego does, you know it's bad!!

[@Emmasaurus]

I didn’t like buying 20ish marvel boxes and still not having Wolverine or beast 🥲

[@carlosmelendez8317]

@@Emmasaurus I'm looking for Storm

[@jorgemezquite4660]

@@EmmasaurusI struggled finding a fig that wasn’t wolverine at first, I have like 5 duplicates of him

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

I need 2 more of the marval CMF. 😊

[@strangerofthe2067]

FYI those aren’t QR codes, they’re actually called data matrix codes. They include codes for production info of products including codes identifying where they were produced, batch numbers, dates of production, etc. I bought a full case of 36 towards the end of December and helped with some of the people on Reddit that originally identified the different codes and box distribution orders. Each case of 36 comes with 3 full sets of 12, and it’s honestly way easier just buying a full case now with the boxes, I opened a set, sold a full set to a friend, and still have a full set sealed. I’m only buying full cases from now on with these boxes!

[@pink_ice9454]

14:09 I really empathize with Ross here 😅 I had also gotten really good at feeling through the CMF bags over the course of 10 or so years, but now it’s literally the “years of academy training wasted!” meme 😂😭

[@annawalker968]

If you are still wanting scales you probably want to look for precision scales as they have like 2 or 3 decimal points

[@av_oid]

Yep, will need jewellers or “dealers” scales.

[@phroz3n]

Remember when this channel was more than just low-effort, shopping videos? Pepperidge farm remembers.

[@Nezuko122chan]

Hi Emily- Important I khow I’m a bit late but I think a great video would be that you purchase Lego dimensions and review it It’s retired but you can find it

[@coolguydom02]

7:28 W Ross moment 😂

[@ph03nixflame]

Ross droppin' that ACOB slang heat. Let's GO

[@pbosche]

1:30 Has no one answered? That’s an Afghan hound.

[@SinghsBricksReviews]

Love the minifigure hunt. Amazing seeing the other sets on the way

[@ACOB]

We say THE NOBES every week on ACOB. I don’t know who else is doing it, but glad it’s a thing. 😂

[@delsyncroft]

I'm using extra Dinos around the city as 'advertisements' for the new Natural History Museum

[@Sunder0816]

I tried Jay's Brick Blog trick on Saturday in a Lego store, and couldn't get it to work either. I ended up buying 12 blind, and only got 3 doubles. The Bricks & Minifigs store in Crest Hill, IL has a minifig trade night the 3 Sunday of every month. The will trade 1 for 1 for series that are similar. For example, they will trade any CMF that they have in stock for any CMF that you give them. They do the same for the number series (23, 24, or 25). I plan to take my doubles and hope they have the 3 that I am missing.

[@erict5138]

On Target carrying the CMF’s- last Thursday my local Target (Pennsylvania) had their front registers fully stocked with Series 25. I grabbed 6 of them at random (hoping I’d get at least one Goat).. and ended up getting 3 of the Goatherds. 😮

[@FN-spoodz]

I used to love Barton creek mall I used to go when I visited my sister in TX

[@FabuBrik]

So many ACOB references 🔥

[@BrentsBricks]

Heaters are contagious 🥵🔥🔥

[@paulmilton5935]

They have to stop with the boxes it will cost them in the long run. damage and theft, thank you both for another great video 👍😊

[@rileymims1878]

“The Nobes”, ACOB culture is real

[@BrentsBricks]

🫡

[@natbarmore]

18:19 holy crap! Leaf pieces in medium lavender (or maybe lavender?) on the pick-a-brick wall‽ I would be filling a box with those! The closest Lego Store almost never has anything that rare/valuable on the wall.

[@karens8633]

6:52 Buy another one! You need a pair! 😉 Good to see you bought another one!

[@Ethanshuntingandoutdoors2210]

Love the Lego hunting vids!

[@nekokicker]

You can also get an ear cam. One that has a long lens. It will be able to poke into the corner of the box. Then you can see what’s inside

[@whiteout2212]

As a target employee I've noticed it can sometimes take forever for certain Lego products to come in let alone pop up in the system the cmfs being the worst. Sometimes a bunch of cmfs will come in but they will be marked as the last series. For ex the first Marvel series when scanned would pop up as the Harry Potter series. That's why they won't be street dated and why they could get put out early

[@bricknan]

Jewellers scales are the most precise for 0.00g

[@Angela-d8i]

Sulky is the breed

[@TiffanyOlson1414]

Haha I love how you called it the Nobes 😅 and I found exactly one CMF at my local Target on 12/31. It was on a random shelf in the clearance toy aisle, unopened surprisingly. So I got very lucky! I went to the Lego aisle to see if there were more and they had a large yellow box of CMF, completely empty. Wish they were easier to find! Also yes boooo boxes 😮 I love how your Lego store offers the trading program!

[@SinghsBricksReviews]

Can't lie, I miss the plastic cmf blind bags already. The boxes feel weird.

[@Kinegos]

I’m pretty sure you have it backwards about the QR codes. I think Lego started out with the ones that you could scan and realized they had screwed up and all the ones that are small that don’t work are the new ones and that’s how they are going to be from now on.

[@courtneythornton1003]

If you dont want to buy a scale you could always use one in the produce department.

[@fmccooks]

I have on good authority that Target will stock their minifigs on February 1st. So tell Ross…Check your local targets around Feb 1. You guys are super fun to watch btw. Keep the videos going!

[@Hothpilot]

Another great vid! Highlight of my day 🎉

[@kayman1615]

The cmf boxes have definitely discouraged me to buy more of them. I will buy a complete set online but I usually buy extras for the minifigs that I like. But I am no longer doing that since I cannot identify them and am not paying more to buy them individually.

[@claires_creations]

This is so useful!

[@Sea_hawks]

go to a smoke shop, and buy a scale that comes in grams… it’ll be super small too

[@AuttumnDawn]

I found one on Amazon

[@cowboybricks]

I don’t know if you have Kroger in Austin but I’ve seen a lot of the CMFs there

[@natemr4482]

Great video Emily and Ross great haul have a great week

[@ThrowToTheWolves]

If it says on the Lego website that it's a Lego exclusive, then you will find it it at local retailers as well, like Smyths, for example.

[@Shorty.186]

When I was looking for Marvel CMFs I found them at Kohl's and Best Buy. The weight thing doesn't work that well. I bought a $20 scale and still got duplicates or ones I didn't want 4 or 5 times. Which sucked since I only wanted half the series.

[@LeeTracte]

i saw someone use an ear canal camera connected to their phone, slipped it into the side without opening the packages to see which CMF was inside

[@dawnmarie2645]

I scored a Lego Friends Downtown set for $100 on clearance and like 8 other sets as well at Walmart

[@natbarmore]

If you want a more precise scale, try looking for a “jeweler’s” or “jewelry” scale. They’re often behind the counter, not on shelves, because of worries that people want them for measuring elicit substances. My spouse picked one up for weighing fiber and perfumes, that handles 0.03 to 500 grams, with 0.01-gram precision.

[@Superfreaky2]

The dog is an Afghan Hound! I work at a doggy daycare and omg when they run around they look so regal!

[@markwierzbicki6888]

The Target south of San Marcos had CMF 25 in the main Lego aisle right before Christmas. If y'all were at the Cedar Park Target, I feel like I've seen CMF there, but I've never bought any so I could be mistaken.

[@lonniecool7836]

Went to my local Walmart and I found a combination of the new and old QR codes. I was able to find the gamer girl I needed by scanning the code. It was odd that there were different code types on the boxes. The code that gives you the data you need is double the size of the old code.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

Lol, you two are adorable. You may go find Ross some shoes but you're definitely going to the Lego store.

[@Emmasaurus]

I like his new shoes!!

[@ano1962]

“Herb” scales normally go down to the 100th of a gram and they tend to be more portable

[@av_oid]

The new PAB boxes have less volume than the cups, however it really depends on what pieces you are buying and whether you want to spend time stacking which container works best. For loose smaller pieces the cup is better. For stacked bricks or especially plates the box is normally better. If you go loose on bricks (besides the largest) the cup beats the box.

[@ChrisP-jq5lg]

I've been lucky with the 6-pack boxes from the Lego site. I bought 2 of each of the Marvel series and this one and did not get duplicates. Its risky but I've done okay so far.

[@paulridings6551]

I saw a few of Series 25 boxes near a self checkout at target a couple of days ago, just so you know.

[@Krypto_Bricks]

Wow I can’t believe none of those stores had them! Our target had series 25 by the self checkout registers and both Barnes and Noble and Walmart had lots of them (with the small codes only). And no, I’ve never heard it called Nobes 😂

[@MrsLionessy]

My Targets don’t have it either and a store employee said they won’t order them anymore, as too much got destroyed… Walmart had the old code ones, but in the back. Same for BestBuy. I had to ask and they’d bring out as many as I asked for

[@DRUmBEaTTS]

Try a postal scale. And I imagine stores like Target and Walmart will stop carrying CMFs because the boxes are always ripped open and they won’t keep putting up with it, IMO.

[@delsyncroft]

They already have the boxes in Salt Lake City

[@Thecheeseslope]

Yeah, Feeling the bags is something me and my mom bonded over. And now it’s just sad

[@BrentsBricks]

Ross stocking up on the #Boxabois 😂😂 love to see it.

[@brickadventurousfamily]

They need to bring the bags back because I've seen some ripped open.

[@moneymerritt792]

Amazon has decent "herb" scales for $8.79 that will definitely work for what you need. Same scale in dispenserarys is like $20-$30.

[@LaDobleA0621]

Notification squad; love the video as always

[@QuinnMallory-od1hw]

The PAB boxes are probably an improvement for adults who want more lego pieces as they flex, but a terrible idea for kids, I've already seen a kid stuff a box so full it exploded in the store, the mess and crying after was not epic

[@beneadesmtb]

I like them "create your own" tubes in my local Lego store, completely custom minifigs, think they're about the same price as buying the boxed ones

[@clarkmitchell129]

for weighing espresso I was able to find very precise scales on Amazon by searching for scales meant for jewelry! That may work for weighing the CMFs :)

[@xitzpaigex6792]

I think they should have made the new CMF packaging the same as the old packaging but with the same bamboo-cardboard material as shopping bags so that collectors are able to feel out what is needed rather than buying unnecessary amounts of CMF's so that it is also more economical for the average consumer. I have a feeling both Emily and Ross would agree!

[@AdgeMC1EoR]

I went to a Smyths Toys in the UK today and tried the QR code and it works 😊 so no getting duplicates for me on this series 25 ❤

[@Incognita421]

Hi. My son wants Pet groomer, Goat guy and Dino one. Do you still have the QR codes please? He is spending his pocket money. I don't want him get it duplicate.

[@AdgeMC1EoR]

@@Incognita421 PET GROOMER IS 6472868 GOAT HERDER IS 6472863 DINOSAUR IS 6472869

[@randraquatics7718]

Brick search app works in uk

[@wardellstudios6638]

Get a scale that has a calibration weight included, so you know how accurate it is each time you go to use it. Amazon had one for around $20.

[@AuttumnDawn]

I got one from Amazon. It was on sale. I was watching another KZbinr do the weights, and got the scale they were using.

[@lucky-cat3230]

I couldn't find any of the boxes in Target, haven't checked Walmart yet though. The official Lego store I went to had the blind boxes behind the register. I couldn't even weigh them.

[@elijahstewart7937]

come to bricks and minifigs in Minnesota we have all the series 25 minifigs LMAO

[@TEXANAUSSIE365]

Breed is an Afghan hound!

[@motions_king]

0:46 Original post was from Reddit, then a KZbinr by the name of FourBricksTall found that post and made a video on it. The Jay found that video/tweet and made a blog post about it. He wasn’t the first to find it. Just saying!😅

[@EverythingOnIce22]

I agree with Lady burg. Fireworks suck 😓

[@LukeMaps]

I bought that same kitchen scale at Walmart to weigh CMFs, and yeah, it was not precise enough. I hope the codes don't let us down. I already purchased the Goatherd online from a reseller.

[@Year_of_1993]

How much did you pay ?

[@FabBlondiesBricks]

The Walmart closest to me put the LEGO behind glass in November. But in all honesty they should put everything behind glass at that store.

[@user-th8px6np1v]

Here’s a method: Use a tooth pick.

[@kriskemp4952]

You guys are great

[@dannykirby7023]

So I have a scale and the weights weren't the same so I don't know if it will work right.. and my Walmart had cmf on the side end cap of a different aisle

[@rparker1986]

Hey, I have that kitchen scale! Go to a smoke shop for your scale needs. They'll help you out 😅

[@chrisherring5511]

I order 2 of the six packs from Amazon or Walmart. The boxes don't have duplicates in individual boxes. I've had the best luck of not getting any duplicates that way.

[@FN-spoodz]

I recommend buying 3 6 packs. Idk if it was sheer luck but I got all 12 mcu series 2 cmf and got all 12

[@AuttumnDawn]

I ordered a little one on Amazon ( fits in Pocket). I tried my ring on it. And it works. However we have no minifigs anywhere in my city. I'm about to order a 6box from Amazon.

[@Zoomproduct977]

I found series 25 CMF at target in December

[@thesecretknoll]

And the CMF’s at The Nobes are now at the customer service desk

[@brick-pirate]

You need a hard flat surface for the scale to work.

[@KorraOfTheCreek]

Excuse me sir… may I perhaps peruse your CMFs of the 2024?! - Squire Ross At last the show goes on!!! 🏰 Venture forth. Haza!!!

[@timhanna8130]

I didn't see any of the Marvel CMFs at my local Target. I do hope they get this series in, though.

[@martazedbricks]

In Europe we have qr codes 😎 beautiful thing, I've got what I wanted and if you wish to have suprise you will have 😊 win win situation 😀

[@TheBrickableCow]

Thats a mop dog lol

[@lmacdonald4324]

I’m in Scotland so might be different here than in USA, but the number on the bottom of the box (where the QR code looking thing is) are all different. I got all the marvel CMFs with no duplicates checking these. Could have just been a total fluke but seems to me that they are that way for a reason??

[@williamokeson2154]

Does not work anymore. They changed the QR code...

[@AuttumnDawn]

MAXUS Precision Pocket Scale 200g x 0.01g, Digital Gram Scale Small Food/Jewelry Scale Ounces/Grains Scale with Backlit LCD, Great for Travel..... Scale I bought on Amazon. On sale for $8.99. I saw another Lego KZbinr use it. I guess you can use it to weigh the Mini Brands( the make it mini) to find the ones you want also.

[@ArianaDebohde]

❤❤❤

[@BuildwMarcella]

I’ve gotten them at my Target, but I couldn’t get the QR code scanned to work.

[@Meaningfox]

the uk have had the cardboard boxes for prick a brick wall a few months i have managed to fit a lot in them

[@ravenspurplebeats5412]

you dont need scales for weighing if you have codes and qr code scanner on your phone as qr code tell you answer without having to weigh it as i just sued qr code way and got 4 knights, 3 goats from 7 boxes i picked.

[@keriyett3011]

could you tell me what barnes & nobles you were at

[@noahmolchain]

Do you try and ask them to look in the back, I needed the new cmfs so I asked a worker and she brought them right out.

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Lol 😆😆🤣 Ross. On the boxe s of. Bois yes thank s. I take all thos. Lol 😆. To funny Ross. 😅😊

[@joeyoneill9630]

I used the scale for the marvel series 2. It worked for me!

[@cozyhobbycorner]

I haven’t been able to find them anywhere!

[@ArchCraftGaming]

The toy store probably only runs seasonally it didn’t go out of business that fast.

[@Emmasaurus]

Ah fair! It just opened so it probably was seasonal!