Chinese New Year 80101

justb1

Has anyone by any chance found a retailer online that is able to ship these Asia Pacific exclusives to the UK?? I absolutely love this set and the Dragon Dance too, and must say I’m bitterly disappointed they are only available for the Asia market. I can understand a Polybag or small set being exclusive to a particular place, but a decent set like this makes me question what Lego are playing at. Surely all they are encouraging here are ebay sellers to go out on mass, buy up every set in sight, then triple the price on eBay once the stores sell out. This means only they win. Genuine buyers will miss out and we in the West just get ripped off. Hence my question, if I can buy direct from a retailer, then that avoids the eBay rip off. However one retailer I contacted in Australia says they are restricted by Lego to only selling the sets there and are not allowed to ship internationally. Madness!!

piratemania7

Indeed. But I think give it some time and you might see this pop up elsewhere. Similar to the LEGO Batman pod polybag #5004929.

SumoLego

Um, if anyone is able to purchase these in quantity, I'm sure a bunch of us would be interested in buying them.

piratemania7

^ I’d be happy with one copy of each of the Asian market items.

Baby_Yoda

I'd love to help you all out, but unfortunately I don't have the time, money or experience to do anything. I'm sure there'll be a few on the forum willing to buy and sell in bulk for a reasonable price.

BrickByBrick

I really like all 3 but I won't buy until the overseas price goes down significantly, really hope they become affordable here.

madforLEGO

No one is getting 'ripped off'. You either pay what the price is, or don't.

I want these sets, but if I really want them and have to pay over retail then that is on me, not eBay, Bricklink, or the seller for that matter. Resellers will likely be the only ones you will be able to buy from, whether they sell at the 'goodness of their own heart' (at what they paid), or charge 100% more for the set. Unless you happen to know an 'inside' contact, which sometimes occurs. Then the issue becomes how many can they do this for (what limits-purchase or shipping- do they run into trying to buy for others- Like Lester polys when the limit was 3 per buyer and a lot of people in the US wanted them)? 

However, if you still are mad about the inequities of LEGO's business decisions, then I suggest you point your vitriol at LEGO via their CS line.  Heck if enough people rant at LEGO about this, maybe- just maybe- they will realize they should release these everywhere.

I think the ultimate insult/message to LEGO would be if Lepin copies them to sell to the overseas market, because LEGO will not do it.

Jern92

I don't mind buying a few on behalf of others, but I have no idea how much shipping will cost to wherever you happen to be. Never done anything like this before. This is assuming they don't immediately sell out in the local market too.

Russell844

^ Can I be first on your list? ;-)

SumoLego

Russell844 said:

^ Can I be first on your list? ;-)

Dibs!  I can dibs!!

Baby_Yoda

@madforLEGO Also worth noting that North America and Europe aren't exactly short of regional exclusives... just nothing as distinct and unusual as these.

Jern92

Russell844 said:

^ Can I be first on your list? ;-)

I'll check the box dimensions of the sets when they come out and see whether they fit into prepaid shipping boxes from the local post office. If they do then it'll be easier. I'm going to pick up 80101 on the 1st of January anyway.

Though a few conditions:
1. There is a high chance the boxes will get damaged in the post (unless anyone has any pointers otherwise? I've never shipped Lego sets before)
2. I will take full payment upfront via PayPal at cost plus shipping (or possibly a 50% deposit, with full payment after shipping)
3. Shipping will likely take 3-4 weeks (probably as long as it took your Secret Santa gift to arrive?)
4. The package will be tracked (and possibly insured, but I need to check with the post office on this)
5. I will not be responsible if the package somehow goes missing (but I can help you make enquiries/reports at the post office)
6. I won't be buying in bulk (mostly because I can't afford to), but I do visit a Lego store every Saturday, so can buy them as soon as anyone confirms and pays, then ship them out the following week.

More info (ie shipping cost) to come later on once I confirm they actually fit in the prepaid boxes.

PJ76uk

Jern92 said:

Russell844 said:

^ Can I be first on your list? ;-)

I'll check the box dimensions of the sets when they come out and see whether they fit into prepaid shipping boxes from the local post office. If they do then it'll be easier. I'm going to pick up 80101 on the 1st of January anyway.

Though a few conditions:
1. There is a high chance the boxes will get damaged in the post (unless anyone has any pointers otherwise? I've never shipped Lego sets before)
2. I will take full payment upfront via PayPal at cost plus shipping (or possibly a 50% deposit, with full payment after shipping)
3. Shipping will likely take 3-4 weeks (probably as long as it took your Secret Santa gift to arrive?)
4. The package will be tracked (and possibly insured, but I need to check with the post office on this)
5. I will not be responsible if the package somehow goes missing (but I can help you make enquiries/reports at the post office)
6. I won't be buying in bulk (mostly because I can't afford to), but I do visit a Lego store every Saturday, so can buy them as soon as anyone confirms and pays, then ship them out the following week.

More info (ie shipping cost) to come later on once I confirm they actually fit in the prepaid boxes.

I would be interested in #80102 depending on shipping charges to UK (assuming your prepared to do that?!)

msanders

Jern92 said:

Russell844 said:

^ Can I be first on your list? ;-)

I'll check the box dimensions of the sets when they come out and see whether they fit into prepaid shipping boxes from the local post office. If they do then it'll be easier. I'm going to pick up 80101 on the 1st of January anyway.

Though a few conditions:
1. There is a high chance the boxes will get damaged in the post (unless anyone has any pointers otherwise? I've never shipped Lego sets before)
2. I will take full payment upfront via PayPal at cost plus shipping (or possibly a 50% deposit, with full payment after shipping)
3. Shipping will likely take 3-4 weeks (probably as long as it took your Secret Santa gift to arrive?)
4. The package will be tracked (and possibly insured, but I need to check with the post office on this)
5. I will not be responsible if the package somehow goes missing (but I can help you make enquiries/reports at the post office)
6. I won't be buying in bulk (mostly because I can't afford to), but I do visit a Lego store every Saturday, so can buy them as soon as anyone confirms and pays, then ship them out the following week.

More info (ie shipping cost) to come later on once I confirm they actually fit in the prepaid boxes.

I'm interested in all 3. I will build so can do without the box if necessary. 

Jern92

msanders said:

I'm interested in all 3. I will build so can do without the box if necessary. 

Actually that's an idea. Shipping should be less of an issue minus boxes. Will figure it out once I get the sets.

Russell844

Jern92 said:

Russell844 said:

^ Can I be first on your list? ;-)

I'll check the box dimensions of the sets when they come out and see whether they fit into prepaid shipping boxes from the local post office. If they do then it'll be easier. I'm going to pick up 80101 on the 1st of January anyway.

Though a few conditions:
1. There is a high chance the boxes will get damaged in the post (unless anyone has any pointers otherwise? I've never shipped Lego sets before)
2. I will take full payment upfront via PayPal at cost plus shipping (or possibly a 50% deposit, with full payment after shipping)
3. Shipping will likely take 3-4 weeks (probably as long as it took your Secret Santa gift to arrive?)
4. The package will be tracked (and possibly insured, but I need to check with the post office on this)
5. I will not be responsible if the package somehow goes missing (but I can help you make enquiries/reports at the post office)
6. I won't be buying in bulk (mostly because I can't afford to), but I do visit a Lego store every Saturday, so can buy them as soon as anyone confirms and pays, then ship them out the following week.

More info (ie shipping cost) to come later on once I confirm they actually fit in the prepaid boxes.

I'm in. :)

BrickByBrick

What is the actual cost of the set in Malaysia?

Jern92

BrickByBrick said:

What is the actual cost of the set in Malaysia?

RM269.90 for 80101 and RM249.90 for 80102

PJ76uk

msanders said:
I'm interested in all 3. I will build so can do without the box if necessary. 

Same here, box not required as plan to build and display it not display/resell the sealed box!

Fizyx

Jern92 said:

Russell844 said:

^ Can I be first on your list? ;-)

I'll check the box dimensions of the sets when they come out and see whether they fit into prepaid shipping boxes from the local post office. If they do then it'll be easier. I'm going to pick up 80101 on the 1st of January anyway.

Though a few conditions:
1. There is a high chance the boxes will get damaged in the post (unless anyone has any pointers otherwise? I've never shipped Lego sets before)
2. I will take full payment upfront via PayPal at cost plus shipping (or possibly a 50% deposit, with full payment after shipping)
3. Shipping will likely take 3-4 weeks (probably as long as it took your Secret Santa gift to arrive?)
4. The package will be tracked (and possibly insured, but I need to check with the post office on this)
5. I will not be responsible if the package somehow goes missing (but I can help you make enquiries/reports at the post office)
6. I won't be buying in bulk (mostly because I can't afford to), but I do visit a Lego store every Saturday, so can buy them as soon as anyone confirms and pays, then ship them out the following week.

More info (ie shipping cost) to come later on once I confirm they actually fit in the prepaid boxes.

I would definitely be willing to go through with this for all three (sans boxes as well) if it wouldn't be overwhelming to you!

Onebricktoomany

I'd like to be counted in on this also for #80101 & #80102 only.  I don't need the boxes either...
really hope this works!! Thanks!

Cymbeline

I would really like to have #80101 and #80102 if this is possible. I don't need the boxes either. I have a U.S. address. Thanks for your efforts!

gmonkey76

Depending on shipping I'd be interested in at least 1 of each, and maybe 2 of #80101

Jern92

Will confirm shipping costs when the post office reopens on Wednesday, and get back to everyone.

Jern92

Long queue for the CNY sets at the local Lego store this morning

M1J0E

Glad to see they’re popular!  They sure look like awesome sets.  I had to google it, but it looks like CNY is Feb 5.  Is there a possibility that these could be released at some point outside of the Asia pacific region?  There are many in other regions of the world who would be celebrating CNY, even discounting the AFOL demand in this thread.  

CapnRex101

@Jern92 - I would also be interested in one of each if possible.

nychromastone

@Jern92 Hi, I would also like to be considered for one of each set. Thanks.

madforLEGO

Thanks for the offer @Jern92 !

I would like to get one of each for #80101 and #80102 , but I guess the biggest thing for me is seeing an idea of shipping would be to the US boxed or unboxed (if you want to go through that hassle anyway).

Jern92

UPDATE: Managed to get 4x 80101+80102 (and the free 40186). So these would go to the first 3 people who asked for them (and myself), pending shipping costs and payment:

1. @Russell844
2. @SumoLego
3. @PJ76uk

There were about 50 sets each left when I got mine, and about 20 people behind me, so I presume they would be sold out by now. Will check the store again when I'm next there on the 12th for everyone else who expressed interest. 

SumoLego

Cool!  I'm wondering if the shipping would be cheaper if you shipped all of the US-bound sets together?

(Obviously, depending on weight, package girth and whether @Russell844 wants to pool shipping.  I'll PM you.)

Russell844

I'm down for pool shipping.

PJ76uk

Cheers @Jern92 for taking the effort to assist your fellow Bricksetters!

Muftak1

I'm up for all 3 without boxes

Pate5346

I would be after all three although including boxes. Not in rush  for them and pending availability.

Thanks

Jern92

Pate5346 said:

I would be after all three although including boxes. Not in rush  for them and pending availability.

Thanks

80103 hasn't been released yet. Currently it's only 80101 and 80102.

Paperballpark

@Jern92 which store is that? From your photo it doesn't look like either the one in Pavillion or in KLCC.

Jern92

Paperballpark said:

@Jern92 which store is that? From your photo it doesn't look like either the one in Pavillion or in KLCC.

It's the one in Bangsar Village 2. I went for the store in the smaller mall hoping to avoid crowds (obviously that didn't quite go according to plan!).

piratemania7

@Jern92 I’d be interested in all 3. Let’s make it something we can do. I can PM you as well.

picklefish

Are there pictures of the 3rd set yet? I'm going to wait it out and hope they bring them to US market... The demand seems there maybe.

Paperballpark

Leaked pictures, but no official ones. I suspect the third one will come out later in the year.

Pate5346

Jern92 said:

Pate5346 said:

I would be after all three although including boxes. Not in rush  for them and pending availability.

Thanks

80103 hasn't been released yet. Currently it's only 80101 and 80102.

Apologies I got slightly ahead. Yes these two will do, Please.

Recce

Someone from a local AFOL group posted a pic from Mid Valley KL TRU.

Baby_Yoda

It seems Lego have correctly anticipated the demand for this set in terms of production. Now, if only the sets would hurry up and appear on Australian Shop@Home...

Jern92

UPDATE:

#80101 & #80102 

Total Cost: USD155 shipping worldwide (including tracking and insurance)

Conditions:
1. I will ship these in prepaid postage boxes without the Lego boxes (bricks and instructions only).
2. I will take full payment upfront via PayPal to [email protected] (Jern Ng) before I ship, but only pay once I notify you that I have the items available.
3. Shipping will likely take 3-4 weeks.
4. The package will be tracked and insured; tracking number will be provided to you as soon as I ship.
5. You will need to provide me with your full name, address, telephone, and email via PM.
6. Since I am simply selling these at cost, I will not be responsible if the package somehow goes missing (but I can help you make enquiries/reports at the post office).
7. I will usually visit Lego stores on Saturdays, and will check if there are any available, then ship them out the following week.

For the first three people, I will ship these out next week once I receive payment and contact information (@Russell844, @SumoLego, @PJ76uk).

Here's a list of everyone else who indicated interest, in chronological order:

1. msanders 
2. Fizyx
3. Onebricktoomany 
4. Cymbeline
5. gmonkey76 
6. CapnRex101
7. nychromastone
8. madforLEGO
9. Muftak1
10. Pate5346
11. piratemania7 
12. Poochy

Jern92

UPDATE: PLEASE IGNORE PREVIOUS POST (Wrong email address for Paypal)

#80101 & #80102 

Total Cost: USD155 shipping worldwide (including tracking and insurance)

Conditions:
1. I will ship these in prepaid postage boxes without the Lego boxes (bricks and instructions only).
2. I will take full payment upfront via PayPal to [email protected] (Jern Siong Ng) before I ship, but only pay once I notify you that I have the items available.
3. Shipping will likely take 3-4 weeks.
4. The package will be tracked and insured; tracking number will be provided to you as soon as I ship.
5. You will need to provide me with your full name, address, telephone, and email via PM.
6. Since I am simply selling these at cost, I will not be responsible if the package somehow goes missing (but I can help you make enquiries/reports at the post office).
7. I will usually visit Lego stores on Saturdays, and will check if there are any available, then ship them out the following week.

For the first three people, I will ship these out next week once I receive payment and contact information (@Russell844, @SumoLego, @PJ76uk).

Here's a list of everyone else who indicated interest, in chronological order:

1. msanders 
2. Fizyx
3. Onebricktoomany 
4. Cymbeline
5. gmonkey76 
6. CapnRex101
7. nychromastone
8. madforLEGO
9. Muftak1
10. Pate5346
11. piratemania7 
12. Poochy

Jern92

@Huw or other admins, could you please help me delete the error post?

1265

@Jern92 Nice of you to provide to members.  I like the sets #80101, #80102 and #80103 and willing to pay the premium on the secondary market.

Jern92

1265 said:

@Jern92 Nice of you to provide to members.  I like the sets #80101, #80102 and #80103 and willing to pay the premium on the secondary market.

I'm not charging a premium, so just cost plus shipping. However, I will be sending the sets minus boxes, so if you'd prefer them sealed, I suggest Bricklink as a good alternative. Note that 80103 isn't available yet.

If you're ok with my conditions, I'll add you to the list. Note that there's no guarantee that sets will be available, as it depends heavily on stock availability at the stores. 

Recce

Just took a pic of this at our local TRU. 

Over 100+ of 80101, but only 2 cartons of 80102 (6 sets). Strange.

brickventures

Hi @Jern92, I also would like to get #80101 and #80102  without the boxes.  Thanks in advance for your help!