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@Ma1234 - I too believe PotC is ending. Please provide some details, if possible, for your assertions otherwise. As for Kingdoms, my (unfounded) conspiracy theory is that we'll see a new line/variation in late Summer / Fall. ;o)
I agree with you that PotC is over until the next movie comes out, but what do I know. I would think Kingdoms would be a perennial set, they would have a few new sets each year and retire a few every year, like Star Wars and City.
Regarding the PotC, I would be surprised if they ended this series so soon. The Black Pearl was just released, and the other sets have been out less than one year. PotC was much more popular than PoP, and I seem to recall those sets being released in early 2010 (almost 2 years ago). Furthermore, Toy Story has been out almost two years as well. The only reason PotC would be ending now (IMO) would be a licensing issue with Disney. But since Disney also owned the rights to PoP and Toy Story, why would they be treated any differently from an end-of-life perspective.
Personally, I can see several SW sets being obsoleted. My wildcard set that I believe might be concluded is the land speeder set.
Just my thoughts...
I hope that is not the case, as I believe there is at least another line of sets I can see out of PoTC and the Flying Dutchman as a ship.... If not the British ships...
Does it sell better or worse than Atlantis or Ninjago which Lego doesn't have to pay a license fee for?
There has to be room next year for Marvel/DC as well, where are those going to go?
Lego has too many lines right now if you ask me, they run the risk of making so many they stop becoming special.
It isn't just shelf space at a Lego store, it is how much space at TRU, Target, Walmart, etc. that they can get, at some point they are just making these sets for the fans because they are hard to find in retail stores and only so many people buy at Lego.com
I agree with the previous assessments that the PotC ships are nice, but I could pass on the rest.
Atlantis is a goner. The Fire Brigade has to be gone...I really hope it's on a Black Friday or post-Christmas sale.
10188 Death Star
10197 Fire Brigade
10194 Emerald Night
Pharaoh's Quest was a GOOD theme! I wish they would have introduced a second wave of sets like Kingdoms/Ninjago.
The HP Burrows (4840) is now gone along with the Howarts Express.
Out of 11 total PQ sets, 3 are sold out and 4 are on sale. I think that entire theme will be gone in the next month or two, so look for sales.
I think Toy Story is headed the same direction as there are many sets sold out or on sale.
All Prince of Persia sets are sold out or on sale. Say goodbye to that series (which I actually kind of liked).
Other guesses include the Fire Brigade, older SW sets (to make way for the new), and a few of the Kingdom sets that have been around awhile.
All of the wal-marts still seem to have this on the shelves at msrp. Surprisingly, the TRUs in my area are sold out, and theirs was marked up 25% to 99.99
I think I'll have to seriously consider moving across the pond, for deals like that. So you've had Dobby sets for $5, Quidditch for $10, Hagrid's Hut for $20, Hogwarts Express for $20 and Hogwarts Castle for $50!!!
I don't suppose anyone got any spares?
Is this a short-lived product?
And as for the Emerald Night and Fire Brigade, I've seen their prices hit an all-time low on , you guessed it, amazon.jp, suggesting that retailers are trying to get rid of them. But I think I'll wait a bit.
If the Emerald Night is actually discounted by 25% by Lego on Black Friday, then it is very likely that it will indicate the end of this very nice set. I definitely plan to try and grab one for that price.
I would like to see a good sale on one of the modular sets (Fire Brigade, Emporium, Pet Shop), and will grab one if that happens. If it's the Fire Bridage, then that set will likely be EOL'd too.
http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/2062/usa-black-friday-sales#Item_25
Anything is possible, but this is unlikely IMO
Emerald Night Train
Next in Line:
Tantive IV
Imperial Flagship
Winter Toy Shop
Cad Bane Speeder
Republic Dropship
Repair Truck
Technic Race Truck
Public Transport Station
and even eventually...Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter
Personally, I would hold out on the last one until after Christmas when they mark it down below $50. Even then it might not be a good deal in my opinion.
Emerald Night Train
Imperial Flagship
Republic Dropship
Tantive IV
Next in Line:
Winter Toy Shop
Cad Bane Speeder
Repair Truck
Technic Race Truck
Public Transport Station
and even eventually...Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter
Do items go to sold out, then come back, or does this usually mean gone for good?
But... for the Republic Dropship, my local LEGO Store said they had TONS of them in the back. I don't think these were big sellers. Likewise, these still keep bringing out the Tantive IV. I don't think this was a popular set either.
If you are REALLY looking to own Emerald Night or Imperial Flagship, find another source and grab one. Just my advice. I own 2 of each, and am considering grabbing more Emerald Nights.
Thanks.
-Dan
The Emerald Night has been out awhile (early 2009), and have had a good run. I think Lego is wanting to replace it with other train sets (e.g., Maersk set).
That said and on a side note, what's the deal with Lego's extreme lack of decent tracks??? I am not fond of the adjustable tracks they currently sell. Heck, even their tracks for their duplo set are a much better than the tracks for their more expensive sets! Come'on Lego...please provide some decent tracks at reasonable prices...
Perhaps they just sold out of brick Friday inventory?