jaisonline Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks guys. I figure I may be able to get a NIB non 1st edition for @$3000+. i thought you wanted to build it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I do. I was kind of just referencing to what you could maybe get instead for the $3000+ offers. Who knows I possibly could be a guy who would open one and build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growntoy Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hey Guys, so I as well have a 10179 sealed in its inner shipping box, and based on the sticker on the outside, I am trying to figure out if there is a chance it could be from the first batch : http://www.doodloo.com/montreal/buy-sell/lego-ultimate-collector-s-millennium-falcon-10179/5626/8/2166/11/ I called Lego and they said that general availability of this item was October 1, 2007. The production date on the sticker on the outside of the box states October 18, 2007. Based on this date, there are two possibilities. 1 - It is the first batch since the date is so close to the date that it was made available to the public, i.e. 18 days later. 2 - It is the second batch since the first batch would have been completed prior to general availability. i.e. since they made it available Oct 1, than the first batch would have to have been completed by Oct 1 so anything after this date has to be second batch. Any thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ-EUG Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Ok guys, new to this thread. So don't hate on me if this has already been discussed at length. I've managed to finally purchase 100% complete, used second hand in good condition MF, (sticker not applied, second edition) Looking forward to take my time and enjoy the build. But a nagging thought, I have been thinking about towards the end of the week, is the possibility of Lego re-releasing MF. With the MF begin teased appreance in the new trilogy, and the iconic buying power of this classic ship. One begs the question, is not if, but when will Lego re-release this set? Even current play-set version is tracking well in online sales! With the re-releases of the UCS range now a common threat to ones not so exclusive collection, e.***. X-Wing, & now the Sand-Crawler. Will this de value the 10179? or add value? What are your thoughts? Current owners would you buy a redesigned MF? It's kinda doing my head in... Edited October 31, 2014 by NZ-EUG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Ok guys, new to this thread. So don't hate on me if this has already been discussed at length. I've managed to finally purchase 100% complete, used second hand in good condition MF, (sticker not applied, second edition) Looking forward to take my time and enjoy the build. But a nagging thought, I have been thinking about towards the end of the week, is the possibility of Lego re-releasing MF. With the MF begin teased appreance in the new trilogy, and the iconic buying power of this classic ship. One begs the question, is not if, but when will Lego re-release this set? With the re-releases of the UCS range now a common threat to ones not so exclusive collection, e.***. X-Wing, & now the Sand-Crawler. Will this de value the 10179? or add value? What are your thoughts? Current owners would you buy a redesigned MF? It's kinda doing my head in... Common understanding is that there is virtually no way TLC could release new 5000+ sets. People even have doubts about TLC willing to produce any sets with 3000+ piece counts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ-EUG Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Is this a new business model that the Lego Company have published? no more 5000+ count sets? Cause that would make 6000+ UCS AT- AT walker just a dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Is this a new business model that the Lego Company have published? no more 5000+ count sets? Cause that would make 6000+ UCS AT- AT walker just a dream... Nothing official, just lots of speculations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I see that set number 70179 isn't in use yet, I wonder if they're saving it for something special? I was so close to buying a 10179 in Modelzone a few years back but, I got the bus into town that day instead of drving and I was just too bone idle to lug it around town and carry it on the bus. By the next week, it was game over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Common understanding is that there is virtually no way TLC could release new 5000+ sets. People even have doubts about TLC willing to produce any sets with 3000+ piece counts While for the most part I agree, you would have to think if they broke that rule, this is the set they would do it on. Of course, MSRP on that these days would probably be $600 I would think. I am in the camp that thinks this set will get re-done and I'm all for it as I don't have one anymore and won't spend $2000 on another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 While for the most part I agree, you would have to think if they broke that rule, this is the set they would do it on. Of course, MSRP on that these days would probably be $600 I would think. I am in the camp that thinks this set will get re-done and I'm all for it as I don't have one anymore and won't spend $2000 on another one. I am leaning towards Tumbler size MF (piece-count wise), maybe slightly more pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'd be very surprised if LEGO aren't thinking about this already as they know it'll be hoovered up be the 3E load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'd be very surprised if LEGO aren't thinking about this already as they know it'll be hoovered up be the 3E load. Somewhere it was mentioned that just distribution planning and retailer negotiation stage (and that's not including design stage) takes 2 years for non-CUUSOO sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I am leaning towards Tumbler size MF (piece-count wise), maybe slightly more pieces I would be very disappointed in a 2000 pc UCS MF. I don't know if it would require the 5,000+ the original had, but a $200 version would be a bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Somewhere it was mentioned that just distribution planning and retailer negotiation stage (and that's not including design stage) takes 2 years for non-CUUSOO sets. This doesn't pass my "sniff test". Movie themed sets are often released contemporaneous with the movie they tie to. There is no way there is a two-year lead time for these sets to be "planned and negotiated", when the there can be a year or less between finishing the script and releasing the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 This doesn't pass my "sniff test". Movie themed sets are often released contemporaneous with the movie they tie to. There is no way there is a two-year lead time for these sets to be "planned and negotiated", when the there can be a year or less between finishing the script and releasing the movie. I was referring to this: http://www.amazon.com/review/RJCWM8PMDOB4S/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00L2DL6N4&nodeID=165793011&store=toys-and-games But then there is also this: http://lego.gizmodo.com/5019797/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-lego (post from 2008). see question "How long do they take to develop a theme, all the sets, start to finish?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I was referring to this: http://www.amazon.com/review/RJCWM8PMDOB4S/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00L2DL6N4&nodeID=165793011&store=toys-and-games But then there is also this: http://lego.gizmodo.com/5019797/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-lego (post from 2008). see question "How long do they take to develop a theme, all the sets, start to finish?" The 12 months in your second quote I could believe. They could start 12 months out based on the set plans and script as it exists, then do a revision once the filming is in the can. It was obvious in the first round of Hobbit sets that there wasn't good communication between the studio and Lego. As I remember sets were release that had no corresponding scene in the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Gun21 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I was referring to this: http://www.amazon.com/review/RJCWM8PMDOB4S/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00L2DL6N4&nodeID=165793011&store=toys-and-games But then there is also this: http://lego.gizmodo.com/5019797/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-lego (post from 2008). see question "How long do they take to develop a theme, all the sets, start to finish?"12 months is definitely reasonable. LEGO is going to want to have some sweet sets because this movie, IMO, will create a very large boom in sales. It will bring in more AFOLs and also get younger kids interested. Should be exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The 12 months in your second quote I could believe. They could start 12 months out based on the set plans and script as it exists, then do a revision once the filming is in the can. It was obvious in the first round of Hobbit sets that there wasn't good communication between the studio and Lego. As I remember sets were release that had no corresponding scene in the movie. I wonder if they are going to run into same issues with new SW movie, considering the secrecy. They do know about millenium falcon via leaked photos of course by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryherb Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 updated: Posted Today, 05:52 PM jerryherb, on 11 Nov 2014 - 5:46 PM, said: 10,000 http://www.brickpick...sets-were-made/ I used to think it was 10,000, but after some research I did for a project of mine, I came up with photos of the "Certificates of Authenticity" higher than #10,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ-EUG Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) I wonder if they are going to run into same issues with new SW movie, considering the secrecy. They do know about millenium falcon via leaked photos of course by now IMO they receive a sketch (or some models if they are lucky enough) of spaceships which will be included in the movies, and producers tell them "look at this sketch, this is a scene in which the XXX vehicule struggles with the YYY" and that's about it. That's why we can have sometimes some sets which are disappointing, a little irrelevant or a bit surprising... Edited December 3, 2014 by biniou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Anyone in North or South Carolina in the market for a 10179 may want to check this out, I haven't seen this come up very often. http://florencesc.craigslist.org/tag/4838834368.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 You know, not every member on here has set numbers memorized, you really should post the set name for this sort of stuff. What if I was clicking on some Chima thread? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 You know, not every member on here has set numbers memorized, you really should post the set name for this sort of stuff. What if I was clicking on some Chima thread? If you use Chrome, you can always use this.. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bricktip-a-legor-sets-ext/jpkbkjgegfhjbfcbinbgpfkhdcjgjgeo Now to get one that does LEGO abbreviations and acronyms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I didn't think 10179 needed any explanation. Or at least it shouldn't on this website;) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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