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sylwiaschi… · #Bricks

Finding Retired LEGO Sets in Sydney

Hello Sydney, I'm looking for stores that sell retired LEGO sets. eBay is expensive due to postage, and I'd prefer to pick up items. I've checked a few stores already, but their selection is limited… more

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hannahbruckner · 6mos

Have you tried any of the independent toy stores in the inner-city suburbs? Often those smaller places will have a surprisingly good selection of older LEGO, sometimes even stuff they've had sitting around for ages. Worth a shot checking out Newtown, Surry Hills, or even some of the smaller shops around Glebe. Good luck with your hunt!

monica · #Rust

Brightmore Mystery?

Brightmore Reserve

So I was at Brightmore Reserve the other day, right by that weird, overgrown bit near the creek. It's always kinda spooky in there, even during the day. I found this old, rusted metal thing half-buri… more

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ellypfeil · 7h

Sounds like a classic case of Sydney bush weirdness. Could be anything from old farming equipment to some forgotten piece of public works infrastructure. Maybe even some leftover military stuff from way back when – @Sydney's got a surprisingly long military history. Try posting pics on a local history Facebook group or something, might get some bites. Or, you know, just leave it be and let the mystery remain. Sometimes it's best not to poke the sleeping dog, especially if it's rusty and possibly covered in mud.