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I don't think this is a building set, the real purpose is to put them on the center of each table at your wedding reception.
Or so I understand...
If you want to buy a ton of LEGO then good for you, or to whoever is doing it, but boasting that you keep buying all of this LEGO is not going to stop the complaining or agitation people appear to be feeling.
I would say just let it go.. Everything that was said was said and I would like to think it is water under the bridge, but if people keep trying to go back to it and justify all of the purchases they make it is just going to lead threads into an ugly direction again IMO.
I honestly wasn't thinking of that bulk thread event, the idea of "shelf clearing" has been brought up before in other threads, I was referring to the concept, not that event.
I remember while dealing in another hobby there used to be a lot of other people with resentment towards me because I was always able to find the latest and greatest, but what they didn't know was that it took a lot of time and effort to acquire those items.
I don't know about you guys, but the last month I feel like I have been eating, sleeping and breathing lego, reading this and many other forums, studying ebay, amazon, tru, target, etc etc etc.... I think after the 26th I won't be able to go to TRU for a while anymore ;) This is the time to buy, so do your research...
I appreciate the input that most people make in here, and a lot of times I scan through a feed to see LFT comments, because I feel like him and I think a lot alike (Although he's a lot more of a risk taker) I have read his posts, taken his comments into consideration and then gone out and made my own investments ;)
That's just how I see it... Maybe others feel a different way... It's hard when you are writing on a board and not speaking to someone in person...
That's 100% fine by me, to each his own, no judgement there.
But it does make me appreciate how open someone like @LegoFanTexas is - that he does share his thoughts and purchase history. I find that not only useful as a collector, but feeling like I am actually involved with a community.
Which is what I love about this forum.
Thanks everyone! (even you lurkers!)
-Dan
My local Lego store has always pretty strictly adhered to the release dates. Then again their shelves are bare so maybe they will put it out early just to fill up space!
For my part, I've made an attempt to pass on info regarding sets that have EOL'd, which is of interest to those planning to resell. What's more, I have got some great deals on several of EOL'd sets because of comments by others found here...and more power to those who have done the same. What's even better is that I've learned many things about legos from the perspective of other AFOLs who have similar interests. Finally, I (as an adult) feel I can't discuss this hobby with non-AFOLs (their jaws usually drop when I bring it up), so these discussions with brother AFOLs are like getting to listen to experts without leaving my home.
In short, many thanks to those who have participated in this discussion and shared their experiences. It's helped me to enjoy this awesome hobby even more!
Later in the conversation, he said they were getting a shipment of SuperHeros on Monday, he did not give me a date on Friends.
To @LegoFanTexas's point, there are a lot of new sets coming for the new years, so out with the old and in with the new. I expect to see some decent after Christmas sales this year.
Okay...this will certainly impact which sets going EOL in 2012 (and may have some impact earlier than that). It will certainly impact the SW series to some degree as people only have so much money to spend and LOTR is really popular (worldwide). Toss in the SuperHeros and Friends along with other newly released 2012 sets and I don't see how many sets now offered by TLG will still be offered in 6 months. This could even significantly impact this year's after Christmas sale. Since TLG's primary time for selling their products is around Christmas, there could be some other really good sales throughout 2012. Woo hoo!
But that is just a guess
FB was probably supposed to retire now, but with the mess that batch 39R1 has been, they made more to replace them.
I took my four 39R1 sets to the Lego store last night and swapped them for 44R1 batch sets. They didn't even bother putting them into the computer, just handed me new sets. They are getting extra shipments of FB they said to provide these replacements.
Lego seems to still be undecided as to what to do about 39R1. The first idea was to provide "patch kits" directly to customers. The second idea was to send patch kits to stores and have the stores open all the sets and replace the bags.
I don't think Lego has had a screw up this big in a long time.
There's some risk there I suppose since an unscrupulous person could resell it to an unsuspecting mother for near full price.
I'd be willing to buy the "bags only," without box or instructions for half price. I suspect many others on here would as well.
Brent
Perhaps the stores should just break them all open and make Grab Bags out of the bricks and be done with it...
At $7.99 apiece, I like that idea. :p
I also only have one of each and plan to build them all.
Brent
http://brickupdate.com/farewell-to-lego-emerald-night/
It's funny how some sets capture our attention, and we obsess over them. Other retiring sets are barely mentioned. I'm thinking here of the Star Wars battle packs.
I saw that Imperial Flagship's price went back up on Amazon. That's another one I have my eye on. WON'T be getting 11 of those! :)
Anyhow - thanks everyone!
-Dan
Recently got the Lego bug after buying a few kits for my daughter, most recent being the camper van and space shuttle adventure for Xmas. Just noticed the Maersk container ship has sold out on the UK Lego store. Has it gone for good or will it be restocked?
@Farmer_John I suppose you could mod them to make a rainbow of trains!
One of the Brickish guys built these I think....
Also: love the Tardis behind them!
I will not order anything further from either one of those stores, I don't care if they are giving the sets away for free including free shipping.
Maybe the common denominator for those that received it was not checking out as "guest" ?
With the IF selling out, I just can't see the PotC lasting through mid-2012 at the lastest. There are now two "pirate" ships and zero "good guy" ships. At the very least, I see the QAR going away, perhaps at the after-Christmas sale. I would love to pick up a few of these big ships at half-price.
There are so many sales on PQ that it has to be going away. The final PQ set (7325) is now being heavily discounted at the Zon. It's just a matter of time.
I enjoyed building it very much, but it was also one of my very first sets out of my dark ages, and it just sits on the shelf now, not much I can do with it.
If it is 50% off on Dec 26th, would I get 4 more? Yes, I would, dollar-cost averaging, but that is probably it.
I've always assumed this has at least a year left, since there appears to be nothing to replace it (the way it replaced Taj Mahal), but is there any chance it will just disappear?
Think the Bridge is too new to go away. Always got the impression Tantive was/is not very popular. Never bought one to date. I'm very pro on the Pearl and QAR -- although the Pearl may take awhile as it has been in huge abundance (even Costco) until just the last day or two. Still, black hull/sales, unique figs -- should be good down the road.
Observations around Socal last few days: HP: Except for Lego stores, Harry Potter is sold out everywhere -- practically all gone. Star Wars: AT-AT's all gone except for 2 I found at TRU. One Lego store has plenty of EN's if you don't mind the tears on the boxes from the sale stickers. Plenty of EF's and Dropships. Tons of the Battle of Endor sets out there -- TRU especially.
Can't wait for tomorrow (Monday). Lego stores (5 close by (7 within an hour) get their new shipments in tomorrow! 1 pick-a-brick box per $75!!
Ok, wife is giving me a hard time as I'm peaking out between the boxes stacked floor to ceiling in my office :P Better get to bed :/
I just tried to pick one up today, was haggling with the guy, turns out he bought it 6 months ago. When I realized that, I realized that we were just trading sealed sets among resellers and passed, told him nicely that if we're both trying to resell it, there are too many middlemen in the picture.
Last 10179 I bought off Craigslist for $1,300, sold it in a month for a $300 profit on eBay. Can't complain about that, so long as it went to a home that opens it, otherwise we have a bubble.
You found two AT-AT? Hope you bought both! Or were they way overpriced? Battle of Endor is a sleeper in my opinion, it won't rise fast, but it is better than Home One.
You didn't buy the ENs? You can flip those for a quick profit these days, and if you sell them before the price gets too high, the boxes shouldn't matter. In my opinion anyway, and this is coming from an anal box person. :) I've found with my selling that most people are not as picky about boxes as I am.
My local Lego store is out of pick-a-brick boxes, but that is ok, I have enough already... How many does one person need? :)
The EN market isn't solid yet and I don't want to waste my time on small profits. Just can't justify my time.
Bought the two AT-AT's with the BOGO offer. I'm sure they will still pop up at Lego stores still.
Thought Home One was a terrible set. I actually like Battle of Endor although there is nothing great about any of it. Seems to be a good value, however, with 12 figs, a building, AT-ST and the flying thing. Just a bunch of small sets in one box. I'd buy it at great discount but think there are better bets.
All the freebies at Lego store really add up to great discounts as well if you sell them. Buy Diagon and get the mini train and two pick-a-brick boxes. All those Christmas sets and brick apples really add up as well.
No one talks about them much here, but the Technic sets actually sell pretty well too. I just sold a few random sets that I bought for parts last year for good profit. I plan on buying the Unimog when the time is right.
Two boys (7 & 9). I gave the oldest all my Legos from when I was a kid and now he is every bit the nut I was. Our whole family room is one big Lego display. Can't tell you how many keychains and Minifig Series packs I've bought them when I take them down to Downtown Disney with me. The first year or so they could handle going with me but nowadays they don't want to go and just watch me buy Lego for myself :P