legowalker Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 It's official (in EU): How long does it usually take for the product to retire in the U.S?
fossilrock Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 How long does it usually take for the product to retire in the U.S?It depends. Hobbit sets have already retired in the EU, but are still quite numerous here in the states. Although, I think the last of the stock for the ToO is dwindling and will be gone by october. I'd say it's going to be a little bit longer on the hobbit sets.
Frank Brickowski Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Is it common knowledge that, by retirement/sold out status, LotR might be more popular in Europe whereas Star Wars is bigger in the US? Or is thete no popularity connection between earlier retirement here or there? I mean, could also be simply different production run sizes instead of more or less popularity.
dcdfan Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Is it common knowledge that, by retirement/sold out status, LotR might be more popular in Europe whereas Star Wars is bigger in the US? Or is thete no popularity connection between earlier retirement here or there? I mean, could also be simply different production run sizes instead of more or less popularity.I could be wrong but I always thought LotR was more popular in Europe... 1
S.African.AFOL Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Gone on the French and UK LEGO Shop at Home as well.
Ed Mack Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 In the US they love them and it's an easy 60% gain on these trooper packs within 12 months.The Battle Packs used to be a huge winner. With all the new choices now, I wonder if interest will be watered down. The Chinese knockoffs will hurt these as well.
pete411 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 The Battle Packs used to be a huge winner. With all the new choices now, I wonder if interest will be watered down. The Chinese knockoffs will hurt these as well.I was able to buy some older Battle Packs (Clone Troopers Vs. Droidka, Hoth Rebel Troopers) for close to RRP shipped. If you can make anything off of shipping at RRP, then you can make money. Otherwise, I wouldn't waste my time.
exciter1 Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 The Battle Packs used to be a huge winner. With all the new choices now, I wonder if interest will be watered down. The Chinese knockoffs will hurt these as well.My Endor Trooper packs have been selling for $30 on Amazon, so I'm still a believer. I usually pick these up whenever I can get them $5-$7, so if you can sell for $17-$25, they are a good winner. I usually bundle 2 together for $35-$40 to lessen the hassle. 2
paulvdb Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 How long does it usually take for the product to retire in the U.S?As long as it takes to sell out existing stock. The Maersk EEE retired end of January and 6 months later it's still available in North America.
Ed Mack Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 My Endor Trooper packs have been selling for $30 on Amazon, so I'm still a believer. I usually pick these up whenever I can get them $5-$7, so if you can sell for $17-$25, they are a good winner. I usually bundle 2 together for $35-$40 to lessen the hassle. I was always a fan of the Battle Packs. I haven't really been paying attention to them as of late because of the sheer number of sets, but after reading what you wrote, I guess they are still quite profitable.
TurnipLicker Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 75050 now retired in EU Cant be popular. There are still some on amazon at
Ciglione Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 75050 now retired in EUOMG! I totally missed this one! Now let's hope to get one through F5!
Val-E Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Short production life, SW original trilogy so it has to be a winner - oh wait.
Wildemar Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Finally Exo Suit is retired (LEGO Shop at Home EU, was "Sold out"). 1
mattyman Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 good point - my fault - misread the forum title! 1
fossilrock Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 So the b-wing is the first one out from the SW 2014 winter wave? Not surprised. I saw somewhere recently that there is a new updated b-wing in either one of the movies or shows, so its sounds like this ship will be redone, but updated to fit the new movie.
zskid00 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Still available here in the U.S. but it has only been out 12 months. With poor sales of the UCS version and now this one making an early exit I don't see LEGO making an Episode 7 version a priority any time soon.
Val-E Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 42021 snowmobile officially retired at EU shop. Only 18 month shelf life in EU so quite rare.Is it just me or are we seeing more and more differences in retirement dates between US and European markets?
dcdfan Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 42021 snowmobile officially retired at EU shop. Only 18 month shelf life in EU so quite rare.Is it just me or are we seeing more and more differences in retirement dates between US and European markets?I agree. I just wish it wasn't so hideous. I know that means nothing based on 21103 but if it looked more like 8272, I'd be all over it. 1
diablo2112 Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 No offense, but this thread is in serious need of housekeeping. It used to be for posting of Lego official retirement announcements, that was it. If this thread had new content, you could bet you'd be reading about retired sets. Yes, my post needs removed, too. Perhaps a mod can clean this thing up. We have many other threads to discuss speculation, markets, etc. I've actually been quite busy, lately, and haven't had nearly as much time to read and contribute to BP. But, I do check a few threads, including this one, just to track my portfolio and stay on top of market developments. Please keep this one on topic. 3
Loghamel Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 These are straight from the Lego website. lego retired sets.xlsx lego retired sets.xlsx 2
uron Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 the list is only showing all sets available?
Loghamel Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) The links doesn't work?They're uploaded. It should download straight to your computer if you click on them. Also, not sure why there are two. They're the same file. Edited September 12, 2015 by Loghamel
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