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Pitfall I have heard the new falcon will be VERY similar to 7965 with the most obvious change the radar dish. I also heard a new UCS Falcon was prototyped but shelved due to the cost. I expect alot of the current OT sets will be retired and the focus will be on the new movies. The big exception will be the new DS in 2016 that updates 10188. All rumors at this point until we get the pics at the end of the year.
I'm looking forward to the Throne Room set and the UCS Hoth Playset.
UCS Hoth Playset or UCS AT-AT? :wink:
I do have one that I Bricklinked to build for myself... back when you could get the rigging pieces for $1.50 each from LEGO
If everyone expects a set to be collectible, it often isn't if we stockpile those sets.
If any future MF sets are the same or better, then demand for older MF sets will decline as the new sets "replace" the old sets.
If any future MF set seems inferior, or is significantly different due to the differences in Episode VII MF then collectors might still desire the older sets such as 7965.
Holding any set you plan to resell and trying to figure out if you should sell it before or after a remake is released is just a gamble on which of the above scenarios you think will play out.
Speaking of the Millenium Falcon, did anyone see the 10,000 piece one some guys built? Oh, nevermind it's in the next thread.
That being said, I also passed on the #7965 at clearance time as there were already rumors of the next MF. Knowing that rehash sets can affect the aftermarket price, I felt the risk of "minimal gain" was too substantial to make it worth investing. For my mode of collector/reseller balance, I felt there were better options for me to purchase at clearance time.
Of course if I knew it would sell for $250 presently I would have bought even at 30% markdown. Actually, if I had that kind of ability, I would be sitting on a half-mountain of Market Streets and Green Grocers. (The other half already being sold for massive profit, of course!) ;)
The next question is how will the new movie drive interest in the old SW sets? Again as was mentioned above, I can also see the new movies providing new material for different ships. Unfortunately, the four ships I remember from the new trailers are 1) X-Wings, 2) a crashed Star Destroyer, and 3) Tie Fighters, and 4) the MF. All look basically the same as Episodes IV-VI.
I think the best cast scenario is that set #7965 levels off (pardon the pun again).
Who says the "Empire" have to be the villians in the new film?
While I hardly see the Empire falling apart immediatley because their leader died (even a cult driven society wouldn't just suddenly cease to exist), I do see it being possible that a "good" faction could break off. If this is the case, I can see the white wings being different just so that they can be visually identified while in a combat situation and you have 50 of these things zipping around.
Hey, first let me say that I am not a fan of investing in lego and that I do think that you are all sitting on a big bubble lol,but I do have 1 tip for you all.
The mini lego modular set is the most promising investment I think. This set was available for 65 euro till at least 3 weeks ago in the Netherlands and I think it should still be available at many places in the world. It is a very rare set and I can see this set do very well once it is completely retired.
Another thing I heard,this is just a rumour and not to upset any of you guys... is that lego will release all the modular again around june. A guy in the shop told me this but tbh I don't believe this myself. I don't think the early modular sets will come back but I am quiet confident that at least the pet shop will be limited available again,as it is not officially retired.
Hmm not quiet.
The reason I am optimistic about this set specific is that it is one of the more rare modular sets. I am pessimistic about modular sets in general. Most people who are getting back into lego wont be able to afford and collect all the modular pieces, let alone at the current inflated prices for retired sets. They will just spend their money on the sets that are available at that time. The only demand for the retired modular will come from the lego whales who can afford and who would want to have all the modular sets. This is imo a very small group of people and I do think that the hoarded supply is enough to satisfy this demand for years to come. I also think that lego company itself is not entirely happy with the current situation even though it does allow them to sell the rare and hard to get sets at a faster rate,toys are meant to be played with and not meant to sit on the shelve. There is also a financial incentive,as someone willing to spend 2k on a grand carousel could also spend 2k at lego.
Why I think the mini modular set is the most promising? It is one of the more rare sets and I think it is very appealing,it will draw demand from people who can not afford to buy the whole range of modulars and it is also a great display piece for your home. Your wife might want all the lego out of her sight in the basement,but a mini modular set in the living room might be negotiable. I think this set is very desireable,more so then the other modular buildings.
You could be right and the bubble could very well pop at any time but to say that adults getting back into Lego can't afford expensive modular sets (or want to) is just flat wrong.
and about "promising" there is nothing to foresee as the set is already retired. Just relax and take your time and peruse this site as well as a number of other AFOL and plain old LEGO hobby enthusiast websites and you will quickly understand how big this world is.
if he did buy at 65 that's not too bad