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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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PhoncipleBone
Banned
Good. I am sure they like the increased sales from people stockpiling sets though.
Hypertrooper
Member
Out of curiosity, how long do I have time to buy the new UCS X-Wing? I missed out to buy the first UCS X-Wing back then, so I am not allowed to not get this one. But I won't have money for it till the end of this year. Do I have to panic?
fredrancour
Member
No. The giant star wars sets have stayed in print multiple years lately.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
You probably have two years or so to snag it
whatsinaname
Member
The set releases later this year. (May first week I believe?). I would guess you have at least 2 years after that.
And considering the increase in popularity of Lego recently and the iconic nature of the ship/franchise, possibly much longer than 2 years.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
An unsteady hand doing a panoramic pic of all the in print modulars. The cats kept fucking with me, lol.
PHOTOBOMB!
PHOTOBOMB!
whatsinaname
Member
I had just decided not to purchase Palace Cinema and Town Hall. Stop tempting us!
mickcenary
Member
Ha. Did you happen to conveniently ignore that it has basically 3 times the amount of pieces?
Looks so good, though. Is it the same RRP as the UCS B-Wing?
Beautifully Shaped Monsters
Member
The Imperial Shuttle is going out of production right? I want one bad, but can't really justify it at the moment :/
-Deadpool-
Member
yo, that shit is hot tho. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the build for something so symmetrical, but the articulation really helps. One concern with it is it's precarious as all-fuck in the majestic spread-eagle pose on the stand. Even folded up in "landing" mode, I didn't really like the feet, so I removed them so it sits flat on top of my bookshelf.
but if you're interested at all, grab it now before it's a disaster of a price bump, or else go right down into your soul and kill that desire now.
chesspieceface
Member
I think it is already no? Not available anymore from the lego shop, nor from toysrus. Discontinued already?
fredrancour
Member
Ideally they'll take the approach they seem to have taken with death star of "We won't upstage this one with a superior iteration, keep it in print forever." It's nice to dream.
A local store has lego at buy one get one 50%. I told myself that if they had the rancor pit is get that and the tow truck creator, about the same price.
I went down and they has them!
But I chickened out at the last moment. Those sets are about nz$120 each (over US$90), so it's really hard to justify, seeing as I really just want the rancor pit because I have jabba's palace. The set looks mega-boring.
It looks like we pat least a 50% premium on lego compared to US just for being in NZ
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To console myself I bought two minifigs instead.
I went down and they has them!
But I chickened out at the last moment. Those sets are about nz$120 each (over US$90), so it's really hard to justify, seeing as I really just want the rancor pit because I have jabba's palace. The set looks mega-boring.
It looks like we pat least a 50% premium on lego compared to US just for being in NZ
. To console myself I bought two minifigs instead.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
-Deadpool-
Member
Anyone have 9525 Pre Vizsla's Mandalorian Fighter?
Decent build? Looks like it'll be nice on display. And those minifigs.
Decent build? Looks like it'll be nice on display. And those minifigs.
Beautifully Shaped Monsters
Member
It's about $299 on amazon here (local currency converted) which seems pretty good.
If I did buy it as a fun project for me and the kid, and then choose to sell it on later, would it retain its value somewhat, even if the box is opened and the pieces are not individually packed?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
UCS Star Wars sets retain good value. Well, the OT stuff usually does. And the set is damn sexy. And $299 for the Imperial Shuttle is not that huge of a markup form MSRP. Yet. It will only go up from there.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Been warning you all about it for the last few months.
Seriously, if you are even on the fence about it, get it NOW. It will only hurt more later.
It's not the prettiest ship, but it is unique with its dual axis rotation (which isn't just loose, which is nice), and of course you get the unique Pre Vizsla minifig.
BentBricks
Member
I never heard it for the Grand Emporium, but I swear Fire Brigade was OOP, but according to LEGO online (US) it's still available. This may have been before they started the retiring soon notices. According to LEGO.com Fire Brigade and Grand Emporium are only Hard to Find and not retiring soon. I thought I would have a few months once Diagon's Alley was discountinued, but that sucker was gone quickly.
http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=4716
Agreed. The plastic bubble is growing bigger and bigger. Some sets will not have a good return, but others like Diagon's Alley will have good gains IMO as I don't see them ever producing Harry Potter sets like those again except maybe 10 year anniversary or something.
Are those trans pieces stickers or printed? Those are slick.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Fire Brigade has been missing from the catalogs for some time. I am shocked it is still around. But I am also happy it is still around, as it allows more people to get it.
-Deadpool-
Member
Ha, pretty much answered the question I had. Thanks. Just wasn't sure how sturdy it would be, or how flimsy it was when you were cycling it around.
Pre Vizsla + Darksaber is a wicked minifig too.
Rodney McKay
Member
I put up my instructions for the Mini Modular Palace Cinema here: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/354302
fredrancour
Member
I emailed lego.com customer service when it went out of stock last fall, asking, "Is this temporary or a retirement?" The rep said it was retired. A week or two later they posted the "shipping on xxxxx" So, until I see some blatant "retiring soon" on the website I ain't believing shit.
whatsinaname
Member
I have a feeling Fire Brigade has also been selling a lot to the City fans and kids wanting firemen sets. It's a set parents can build together with their kids.
Sevket-Erhat
Member
Misc armors are not included with this set.
Very cool set
Misc armors are not included with this set.
Small set - Check!
Just one armor - Check!
Friends' fornitures - Check!
Uninspired building - Check!
it could have been the Unexcpected Gathering of Lego Marvel..... well at least i've saved some money
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Nice one but... can't unsee dat Giger Tail
BentBricks
Member
Customer service has always been great to me, but it seems when coming to the retirement plans for a set there's some communication gap. Looks like similar thing happened with Minecraft set coming from LEGO Direct Consumer Services.
http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?id=3542
Snkfanatic
Banned
Nice one but... can't unsee dat Giger Tail
Lol it does look kinda freaky. Xenosquirrel
RepairmanJack
Member
If they're like the ones in the Hulk's Lab Escape set they're stickers.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
Huge photo wall incoming.
I have completed 1 floor/instruction booklet of Palace Cinema. My wife was very excited about it but has only helped by building the limo. I did the whole first floor myself. She had to go back to work Monday and I had the day off so I decided to start on the Cafe Corner I had been parting together. Check it out below.
Forgot to take any pictures until I got to this point.
The awning and Sign are badass to build.
With the first floor complete and the interior completely bare. This will not do at all....
So I made my own interior. Its not completely finished at this point but its a good start I think.
And this is where I had to stop. I realized I didn't order 3 brown pieces and I am stuck at this point.
I have completed 1 floor/instruction booklet of Palace Cinema. My wife was very excited about it but has only helped by building the limo. I did the whole first floor myself. She had to go back to work Monday and I had the day off so I decided to start on the Cafe Corner I had been parting together. Check it out below.
Forgot to take any pictures until I got to this point.
The awning and Sign are badass to build.
With the first floor complete and the interior completely bare. This will not do at all....
So I made my own interior. Its not completely finished at this point but its a good start I think.
And this is where I had to stop. I realized I didn't order 3 brown pieces and I am stuck at this point.
anonymous_abc
Member
the frack, now I have to rush to the local lego store, I thought it was safe till at least the fire brigade was gone :O
ps you mean the pet shop right?!
its still available at lego.de ?!
whatsinaname
Member
I think he did mean the green grocer. Someone on bricksetforum listed how long each modular was available.
Market Street #10190 24 Oct 07 - 14 Apr 09 = 538 days
Cafe Corner #10182 24 Oct 07 - 06 Dec 09 = 774 days
Green Grocer #10185 05 Mar 08 - 08 Nov 10 = 613 days
Fire Brigade #10197 12 Sep 09 - now = 1250 days and climbing
Grand Emporium #10211 03 Mar 10 - now = 1078 days and climbing
Pet Shop #10218 12 May 11 - now = 643 days and climbing
Town Hall #10224 03 Mar 12 - now = 347 days and climbing
Palace Cinema #10232 14 Feb 13 - now = -1 days and climbing
Harry Potter
Banned
Ya, I was talking Green Grocer.
Dat Fire Brigage days and counting!
Dat Fire Brigage days and counting!
Waiting for the free shipping/double points next month, then i'll bite. It's got 9 days left at least, right? Right guys? :/