Can't install 10.6.7 on 2011 MBP

Hi 2 all !
Situation:
Today i bought a brandnew MBP 2011 , model 8.2.
On my request, the store replaced the factory 750 gig HD with a 500 gig HD (7200 rpm).
Also, the store upgraded the RAM to 8 gig (instead of the factory 4 gig).
At home, i noticed that 10.6.6 (10J4026) was on the 500 gig HD.
So i wanted to upgrade to 10.6.7.
Downloaded the combo 10.6.7. update, when running the installer it says that the volume doesn't have the requirements and can't install 10.6.7.
Apple software update utility says that my system is up to date , so let me show me and install 10.6.7.
Very weird ..
Did permissions repair on the HD.
Can anyone please help me with this ?
Thanks in advance,
Kind regards,
Rob.

Thx guys, for your help so far.
However, when trying to install the 10.6.6. combo updater , i get the same message as with 10.6.7 : volume doesn't have the requirements for install..
I very hope i don't have to install my macbook from scratch ..
Any other thoughts ?
BTW: I found someone with a similar problem:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1122540
Puzzled ..
Rob.

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