jaisonline Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 It's nice to have another set with global demand and not one continent with the vast majority of demand. With the initial retirement value pops, it prob does help that Lego and other online retailers don't allow some sets to be shipped out of country. E.g. The 10228 HH was still selling for retail in October / November 2014 at most Euro websites when the US site was sold-out. EBay prices were at $300 at that time compared to the $179 (or so) retail price. it appears the Tumbler is doing the same as 10228 but with America selling out last. It's the like 2013-2014 but in reverse. In the past, i distinctly remember sets like SSD, HH, and many more were gone in the US, and our Euro friends were saying things like, "Well, i'll wait and see, or let me wait until double VIP, or clearance, etc" Then all of a sudden they were gone in Europe too, and everyone in the US was face-palming wishing they had been given a heads up like that, EVER. Now 2015 rolls around and the Tower of Orthanc, Red 5, Death Star, Tumbler, At-At, and many others were not only gone from Europe, but actually marked RETIRED on the Lego website all while being relatively available over here. I have not missed this opportunity. Bingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanfjr Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I have bought 1 to save un-opened, although I am tempted to build it. I am thinking about buying a second one to build. I am definitely considering scooping up #2 if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyman Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Tumbler back in stock at shop@home. Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLEW700 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, mattyman said: Tumbler back in stock at shop@home. Wow Nope, not in the US Edited January 11, 2016 by JLEW700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyman Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 In EU Now back to C2C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyHand Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Yeah, Call to check. So LEGO Shop at Home got one or a few rejected boxes returned back to the warehouse, and now they need to get rid of them through customers calling about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyman Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 it keeps fliiping - back to available now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 1 hour ago, mudcatsfan said: Now 2015 rolls around and the Tower of Orthanc, Red 5, Death Star, Tumbler, At-At, Birds, and many others were not only gone from Europe, but actually marked RETIRED on the Lego website all while being relatively available over here. I have not missed this opportunity. Europe has become our early warning system. Thanks Europe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryZola Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Smyths website here in the UK has been stating that they will be available in stores and online from the 15th of Jan for at least a couple of days now...... http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-bricks/c-868/lego-dc-comics-super-heroes/p-10691/lego-dc-comics-super-heroes-batman-the-tumbler-76023/ Might grab one or two if this proves to be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogi Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) i hope they are just selling some returned tumblers. maybe some unwanted christmas presents. ive placed an order when it was available for some minutes.hopefully the free disney olaf stuff will make my gf happy when she discovers that ive spent so much money:D still c2c atm. edit: sold out (red) now Edited January 11, 2016 by Hogi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickelements Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Odd charge when reviewing my last Target purchase of a 76023 Tumbler via PayPal: Invoice ID XXXXXXXXX Amount $199.99 Shipping $0.00 Tax $12.50 Purchase total $1.00 Fee $0.00 Total $1.00 Your purchase Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023 0 $199.99 Item #0 Promotion on Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023 0 $0.00 Item #1 Promotion? What the??? This is a separate entry in my PayPal summary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 21 minutes ago, brickelements said: Odd charge when reviewing my last Target purchase of a 76023 Tumbler via PayPal: Invoice ID XXXXXXXXX Amount $199.99 Shipping $0.00 Tax $12.50 Purchase total $1.00 Fee $0.00 Total $1.00 Your purchase Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023 0 $199.99 Item #0 Promotion on Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023 0 $0.00 Item #1 Promotion? What the??? This is a separate entry in my PayPal summary. As long as it means you paid $1 for that Tumbler, there should be no reason to complain, right? PS: I'm happy to buy that particular Tumbler from you - will pay you 500% ROI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickelements Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I seriously doubt there are two coming for the price of one. But for the off chance it does...I will not hesitate to assimilate it into my inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veegs Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 3 hours ago, mudcatsfan said: It's like 2013-2014 but in reverse. In the past, i distinctly remember sets like SSD, HH, and many more were gone in the US, and our Euro friends were saying things like, "Well, i'll wait and see, or let me wait until double VIP, or clearance, etc" Then all of a sudden they were gone in Europe too, and everyone in the US was face-palming wishing they had been given a heads up like that, EVER. Now 2015 rolls around and the Tower of Orthanc, Red 5, Death Star, Tumbler, At-At, Birds, and many others were not only gone from Europe, but actually marked RETIRED on the Lego website all while being relatively available over here. I have not missed this opportunity. This opportunity was a sweet Xmas gift from TLG to those who wanted it. Don't forget Architecture sets, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.techico Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Several calls only resulted in hopes being raised then swiftly dashed. One minute they had it in stock then just as they went to order it was gone. Then according to another they all sold out first thing this morning. Apart from the 10 that were in stock until just before I called the third time. Now set is retired. Darn. Edited January 11, 2016 by jaisonline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 50 minutes ago, marco.techico said: Several calls only resulted in hopes being raised then swiftly dashed. One minute they had it in stock then just as they went to order it was gone. Then according to another they all sold out first thing this morning. Apart from the 10 that were in stock until just before I called the third time. Now set is retired. Darn. Pay the difference on the secondary market, consider the difference a fee for not paying attention in class. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Crewmax Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Avail on Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrobot Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) amazon poofed edit: back in stock Edited January 11, 2016 by mrrobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Is it time for the investors to buy up the flippers stock and get this price moving up up up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asharerin Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, Robb said: Is it time for the investors to buy up the flippers stock and get this price moving up up up? More coming from lego to amazon on jan 19 (and maybe other retailers). I would give it a few years before worrying about price movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwray Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Looks like it keeps blinking in and out on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatsfan Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 27 minutes ago, johnwray said: Looks like it keeps blinking in and out on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel_przybyla Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 It's nice to have another set with global demand and not one continent with the vast majority of demand. With the initial retirement value pops, it prob does help that Lego and other online retailers don't allow some sets to be shipped out of country. E.g. The 10228 HH was still selling for retail in October / November 2014 at most Euro websites when the US site was sold-out. EBay prices were at $300 at that time compared to the $179 (or so) retail price. it appears the Tumbler is doing the same as 10228 but with America selling out last. It's like 2013-2014 but in reverse. In the past, i distinctly remember sets like SSD, HH, and many more were gone in the US, and our Euro friends were saying things like, "Well, i'll wait and see, or let me wait until double VIP, or clearance, etc" Then all of a sudden they were gone in Europe too, and everyone in the US was face-palming wishing they had been given a heads up like that, EVER. Now 2015 rolls around and the Tower of Orthanc, Red 5, Death Star, Tumbler, At-At, Birds, and many others were not only gone from Europe, but actually marked RETIRED on the Lego website all while being relatively available over here. I have not missed this opportunity. It's nice to have another set with global demand and not one continent with the vast majority of demand. With the initial retirement value pops, it prob does help that Lego and other online retailers don't allow some sets to be shipped out of country. E.g. The 10228 HH was still selling for retail in October / November 2014 at most Euro websites when the US site was sold-out. EBay prices were at $300 at that time compared to the $179 (or so) retail price. it appears the Tumbler is doing the same as 10228 but with America selling out last. It's the like 2013-2014 but in reverse. In the past, i distinctly remember sets like SSD, HH, and many more were gone in the US, and our Euro friends were saying things like, "Well, i'll wait and see, or let me wait until double VIP, or clearance, etc" Then all of a sudden they were gone in Europe too, and everyone in the US was face-palming wishing they had been given a heads up like that, EVER. Now 2015 rolls around and the Tower of Orthanc, Red 5, Death Star, Tumbler, At-At, and many others were not only gone from Europe, but actually marked RETIRED on the Lego website all while being relatively available over here. I have not missed this opportunity. Bingo! Oh, it was fair in Europe SAH we are paying more than US Customers due to taxes and strange currency calculations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravacor Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 F5ing showed one to me. Amazon in stock date of 1/19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.techico Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hehe I hadn't even turned up for class. If it wasn't for my GF buying me 42009 for Xmas I'd still be stuck in my "forgotten all about lego" bubble. Consider me a new transfer, still playing catch up, and by the looks of things it's just getting interesting. Any chance Tumbler MkII might make an appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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