IMDeus Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 But the VM bus is selling at pretty good prices and that has been out for sometime. Why would this be any different. Curious.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryherb Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) But the VM bus is selling at pretty good prices and that has been out for sometime. Why would this be any different. Curious.. Volksmagen bus is a different story, first of all its a licensed set... and its a Volksmagen bus.... However the spaceman is going to keep its value at least through xmas VOLKSMAGEN!! Edited September 5, 2014 by jerryherb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm pretty sure the mini VW bus was more the exception than the rule. In my experience these promotional items don't appreciate greatly over time and I find it's best to sell them while they're hot. I like to make my own discounts on exclusive sets by doing this rather than holding onto them for investment purposes. Maybe somebody else has better data to share about these promotional items as investments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbart Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 It is a good seller, in the u.k prices evened out quite quick but are not on much of a rise, the 1st month they were selling very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynatt Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 1st month will see a huge surge of sales.... Or if lego does make another classic space theme. I know they say they are not making one, but if they do, perhaps it might be a good keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsrt8 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 At free it is 100% a good investment. Do you mean, is it worth making multiple $99 investments, probably, if you know what to buy. Don't expect them to sell much after the initial peak though. I meen ive been buying some on ebay at around 20 dollars not spending $100 on sets from lego. I only have 4 right now. Wondering if people are gona be wanting this after the short 14 day availability. Can I make 10 to 20 maybe a piece on my original I my original investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I like the prospects of this set going forward. It's not the piece count or even a special minifigure. It has that "X" factor. LEGO could have easily put these two minifigures in a polybag, yet they chose to make a nice box and booklet. Very collectible. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemdog33 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I agree about this being more collectible Ed. Only for VIP's, great theme, and incredible packaging that is not the norm. The X factor for me is whether it lasts until the 14th. If it sells out early then awesome. Add in some VIP's hiding off for double points in October and this could be a huge winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 First promo I actually decided to keep instead of sell. Usually just flip promos while hot for my bonus discount but this one does seem special. To me vw and cooper were only ones that did well but getting close to 20 out of cooper was a no brainer to sell while hot seeing vw peaked around 30 and is a year old and I dont see cooper reaching that level. Balloon cart was another nice one and goes with the mixer well. Figure spaceman will get a bump at xmas too as it packaged great for a small gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynatt Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 First promo I actually decided to keep instead of sell. Usually just flip promos while hot for my bonus discount but this one does seem special. To me vw and cooper were only ones that did well but getting close to 20 out of cooper was a no brainer to sell while hot seeing vw peaked around 30 and is a year old and I dont see cooper reaching that level. Balloon cart was another nice one and goes with the mixer well. Figure spaceman will get a bump at xmas too as it packaged great for a small gift a nice little stocking stuffer! And if a kid is looking to have another spaceman to go with their exo suit, looks like this is the set for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincevaughn Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 There will always be no shortage of classic space collectors. This set, the exosuit, and Benny's Spaceship are a ringing testament to this. I should know I am one. 99% of other LEGO I could care less about....but space sets are my weakness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Lego Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 There will always be no shortage of classic space collectors. This set, the exosuit, and Benny's Spaceship are a ringing testament to this. I should know I am one. 99% of other LEGO I could care less about....but space sets are my weakness. what about galaxy squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincevaughn Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) what about galaxy squad? They are weak sets. I like some of them and have collected those. Every theme has its weak sets and dogs. Be it Star Wars, friends etc etc. I see Galaxy Squad in the same category as say UFO or alien conquest. Fact is after LEGO star wars LEGO space lost its way. That's why this is such an great time to see a resurgence of the true glory days of LEGO space. EDIT: As promised some white spaceman love The new spaceman is greeted by some old and new friends.... Some new recruits line up for inspection The Robot fits right in with the local Droid population Edited September 6, 2014 by vincevaughn 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rvdjeep Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Quick question, not sure its here I should ask this. I have ordered a HH yesterday from LEGO Shop at Home Canada, but its out of stock, shipping around October. I have a spaceman promo in my order. Is my promo reserved or if they run out of Spaceman I could loose the promo? Tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMDeus Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 They will send the spaceman right away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 There is something about the box and the little booklet that makes this promo seem "classy". Also, it's only available until the middle of the month with a $99 purchase level. I think it will do well long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rvdjeep Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 They will send the spaceman right away Really? That's nice to know, Tks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 There is something about the box and the little booklet that makes this promo seem "classy". Also, it's only available until the middle of the month with a $99 purchase level. I think it will do well long term. The box / booklet definitely is what does it. If this was a polybag it wouldn't of generated this much interest. Great presentation. Picked up 2 more today. Taking awhile but I'm up to 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naf Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 What's also interesting about this promo is the fact that it's dated. Wonder if they'll continue to release sets like this with different vintage spacemen each year, perhaps run through all the different colors, or futuron/blacktron/m-tron etc? If that is the case this will be even more collectible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spener90 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) They are weak sets. I like some of them and have collected those. Every theme has its weak sets and dogs. Be it Star Wars, friends etc etc. I see Galaxy Squad in the same category as say UFO or alien conquest. Fact is after LEGO star wars LEGO space lost its way. That's why this is such an great time to see a resurgence of the true glory days of LEGO space. EDIT: As promised some white spaceman love The new spaceman is greeted by some old and new friends.... Some new recruits line up for inspection The Robot fits right in with the local Droid population Green guy just isn't having it... Edited September 6, 2014 by spener90 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Ordered a 10228 HH through LEGO Shop at Home for my 1st and probably only spaceman promo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I received a spaceman in a bubble envelope since it was with a HH. Arrived pancaked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynatt Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I received a spaceman in a bubble envelope since it was with a HH. Arrived pancaked Can you post a photo of how much of a pancake it was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crue Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I ordered a HH as well, got my spaceman today in a padded envelope....amazingly in perfect condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 My Spaceman can via bubble mailer today as well. It was perfect despite my mail carrier cramming it in my mailbox with two other packages. It's a sturdy little box. It would take a lot to crush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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