2 years seems to be the generally safe estimate to be able to find sets at msrp. Some might go OOP sooner or later though.
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LEGO GAF |OT2|: Building Dreams. Demolishing Wallets
- Thread starter PhoncipleBone
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2 years seems to be the generally safe estimate to be able to find sets at msrp. Some might go OOP sooner or later though.
Monster Fighter's are supposed to be good evidence of that fact. I thought those would stick around a bit longer, but they're a line that is - supposedly - going OOP now (I believe).
I heard from a Lego store manager that the Monster Fighters line would be around until next holiday season, but I would watch and get those sets little by little until you have all that you want so that you don't miss any.
Haunted House
Vampyre Castle
Ghost Train
The Zombies: exclusive to target and Lego stores
Crazy Scientist and Frankenstein
Vampyre Hearse
Werewolf
Zombie Horse
Swamp Creature
There might be one or two that I'm missing from memory, but get em while you can!
Now you know our pain.
Edit: Annnnnd The Grand Emporium has arrived today from S@H!! 0_o
It's a surprise gift for her: she thinks she's getting Fire Brigade, but that's the twist!; I'm getting Fire Brigade for my birthday in February!
She's getting Town Hall for Valentines day!
SiegfriedFM
Member
tiggerkiddo
Member
It's almost a badge of honor to get ripped off by Toys R' Us when it comes to Lego, at least if it's only once.
SiegfriedFM
Member
By the way, is there any decent medieval building that looks like an inn? If I keep making my RPG characters in Lego, I might want something as a diorama to display them with. The best thing would be a modular type building, I guess.
echoshifting
Banned
I think this has basically been disproven. There are still plenty of MF sets on the shelf at my local store, they are getting more in, and s@h gets more in early next year.
Try to hunt down Medieval Village, you should still be able to find it.
Somebody made a spectacular MOC inn in OT1, but I can't remember who that was.
Toys R' Us is the Cave in Dagobah. And by that I mean that you should only take in what you need; which means that if you take in your wallet, you're gonna pay for it!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
The X Wing is one of the most recommended sets on here and for good reason. Good piece count for the price, and a damn fun build too. The nose is a favorite part for many of us. I also put quite a few Star Wars sets in the OP for recommendations depending on price.Alright so i decided the SSD is way over my head as i am just wanting to start out here and see whether the Lego collector/builder life is even for me
Sticking with the Star Wars theme:
- What would you guys recommend would be a decent "mid-size" set for someone like me who is trying to learn the ropes that is great looking, timeless, well made and has a good bit of detail?
I am currently looking at the Millenium Falcon which kind of seems to fit these criteria, anything else?
However, the Millenium Falcon will disappear sooner, and is just as awesome to put together. It is a much larger set in both piece count and price, but really good. The fact that it is getting harder to find nowadays makes me want to recommend it more. The X Wing is not even a year old yet, so you have a lot of time for that one.
Just be warned that once you get the X Wing you will want the Y Wing and TIE Fighter to complement it.
That place. Strong in the Dark Side it is.Toys R' Us is the Cave in Dagobah. And by that I mean that you should only take in what you need; which means that if you take in your wallet, you're gonna pay for it!
echoshifting
Banned
Just be warned that once you get the X Wing you will want the Y Wing and TIE Fighter to complement it.
This right here would be why I haven't started in on the Star Wars ships yet. ;p
PhoncipleBone
Banned
But you can get all three of those ships for just a bit more than one modular building.
bodine1231
Member
Oh f-me,the ONE DAY I don't check this thread the SSD goes on a super sale. Argh!! I don't care that I've dropped 1k on LEGO this month,you cant pass up on savings like that!
echoshifting
Banned
But you can get all three of those ships for just a bit more than one modular building.
Exactly!
I might get them after I pick up GE and pet shop.
But you can get all three of those ships for just a bit more than one modular building.
But then he wont have the Millenium Falcon to swoop in and save the day!
Add 99 bucks minimum to that modular!
Falcon $100
X-wing $50
Tie Fighter $35
V-Wing $15
200 smackers; 4 awesome ships!!!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
V wing? Bah. Y Wing or bust. That way it is only New Hope ships.
Your right! I got my Y's crossed with my V's.
Well, scratch that $15 for the V-Wing and add about 50 more for the Y.
Grand total 250 for four awesome ships!
By the way, anyone here have Palpatines Arrest? I'm debating picking it up for 85 bucks from Dagobah's Cave because I can't find it anywhere cheaper, and I really like the Minifigs and the whole scene of the set.
What's the cheapest anyone had seen it go for?
biggyfries
Member
Any word if series 9 will hit early?
echoshifting
Banned
The rest of the third wave of Friends sets just hit s@h, most sets available to ship immediately. The $5 animal sets are absurdly cute. Hoping to get one of those in time to stuff a stocking.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Has anybody posted this yet?
Not on this page.
CHICKEN SUIT FTW!
EDIT: I just realized that the cop is flashing a badge tile. That is so awesome.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Odd number series continue to be the best series in my opinion. The even numbered ones have some great stuff in them, but the odds are so stacked with awesome. And the odd series also have had the animal suit guys.
Series 3 had Gorilla Suit (I WANT!). Series 5 had Lizard Suit. Series 7 had Bunny Suit. Series 9 has Chicken Suit.
echoshifting
Banned
Yeah, this will be the first minifig series I collect. So much goodness, and plenty in there I wouldn't mind having a stack of. The badge tile is indeed awesome.
Harry Potter
Banned
Are those roller skates a new thing?
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It a goner? Shame. It has the best vehicle from all the Monster Fighter sets.
Has anybody posted this yet?
I don't really dig those lady minifigs with the "skirt" bottoms as a rule, but I'm digging the tarot cards with that gypsy.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
The Millenium Falcon for 100 bucks? Yeah right, try again:
It's like 180 bucks at least here (EU) currently discounted on amazon UK for like 150 bucks or so
It's like 180 bucks at least here (EU) currently discounted on amazon UK for like 150 bucks or so
The Millenium Falcon for 100 bucks? Yeah right, try again:
It's like 180 bucks at least here (EU) currently discounted on amazon UK for like 150 bucks or so
Gets discounted to well below £100 by amazon fairly regularly. Keep an eye on brickbadger.com for info on amazon price cuts. They also track European amazon - got my maersk from amazon Italy
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Thanks for the heads up, will do!
I have also just seen the Imperial Shuttle UCS but damn, it looks like it's out of print already?
(What other UCS sets are available right now in mid range size(and price lol)?
edit: So i take it the best sites to shop online for Lego sets are Amazon and/or the Lego store itself then right? Any others? (EU)
anonymous_abc
Member
Saw this in Hamleys in Cardiff.
we have one too, Kamino must have gone from cloning storm troopers to cloning sith lords...
Does anyone know if the Public Transport system is still for sale somewhere in Europe (online, or the Netherlands) for a normal price? Now that I have succumbed to modulars (thanks all) I am thinking about finishing that off with a street and cars. The transport system is OOP however, and I do not want to pay more than the regular newprice (150 is way too much).
Stupid LEGO inflation.
Stupid LEGO inflation.
PeteZaTheHutt
Member
I know that with myself, my 6 year-old loves to play with all of the sets that I make. Inevitably, she ends up removing tons of pieces and it gets frustrating having to constantly re-build them. But I'll let her know of a select few sets that are off-limits to her (like the SSD) and she is generally very respectful of my wishes. So with me, it's actually a little bit of both: My daughter plays with many sets, but I like to buy sets just for display purposes only.Which kinda reminds me: Do most of Lego GAF have kids that actually play with these models or are there also some childless men here that simply enjoy these things just for collection, building and display reasons like i would?
parrotbeak
Member
Wtf, it is $75 on amazon. Shit. Well, at least I got my HH, Werewolf, and Swamp Creature.
That's how it is for me as well. My actual re-entry into LEGO was due to my son's interest with Ninjago. I had bought him a couple sets when he was younger, but until the ninja fever took over it wasn't on my mind. Once he got into that theme and we started getting larger sets, I would help him out with his builds, often we would switch every few pages. Now it has evolved to the point where he builds up to 500pc kits while I tackle the bigger sets. That's what we did for Halloween with Monster Fighters, I built the HH while he built half of the theme's sets himself. It's a very social building atmosphere for me and him, and I appreciate it a lot. I would say about half my build time is done this way, while the other half is just me solo, which is great too.
SillyEskimo
Member
Kids and Legos:
My girls play with my Legos all the time. However, there are rules. They can kind of "check out" a set or two at a time to play with. When they are finished, we reassemble anything they snapped off during playtime together. Then it goes back where it belongs. They also have the Friends line that is theirs to do with as they please, so my wife ends up rebuilding all of those sets from scratch every 2-3 months or so.
They are obsessed with minifigs, so I had to lay down some rules about swapping body parts. I went to the Lego store and let them build loads of their own figures that are now theirs and they can do whatever they want with those.
My girls play with my Legos all the time. However, there are rules. They can kind of "check out" a set or two at a time to play with. When they are finished, we reassemble anything they snapped off during playtime together. Then it goes back where it belongs. They also have the Friends line that is theirs to do with as they please, so my wife ends up rebuilding all of those sets from scratch every 2-3 months or so.
They are obsessed with minifigs, so I had to lay down some rules about swapping body parts. I went to the Lego store and let them build loads of their own figures that are now theirs and they can do whatever they want with those.
It is a Target exclusive (at least in USA), so check if any local stores have it, as they are cycling the theme out for new 2013 sets.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
And sold out on Lego.com too. Wow. That is a quick turnaround on that set.
Shame too, since it was probably the coolest mid range Monster Fighters set out there. Dat hammer car!
I thnk its been gone a while. Could try bricklinking the elements you are interested in.
SiegfriedFM
Member
A random thought about minifigs. Is there a good way to remove arms without breaking them? Obviously trying to bend it off with the hand still attached is a killer, but the wrists generally seem rather fragile.
Push the arm up and pull it off by holding the lower arm and pulling up.
I wonder when we'll start seeing the LEGO Man of Steel and Iron Man 3 sets? I wonder if they'll do full a full theme (of 5 sets) for each movie or just integrate 1 or 2 sets into the Super Hero theme.
I have a hard time thinking they'll do full themes with the amount of new and returning themes next year.
I have a hard time thinking they'll do full themes with the amount of new and returning themes next year.