Bold-Arrow Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Unless you are lucky enough and find them @ BN... Now that's a steal, urm deal Quote
kunfuzd Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Unless you are lucky enough and find them @ BN... Now that's a steal, urm deal Nothing to brag about with our BN... Quote
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 is the increase in price a way to get around the no discount rule. making it look like you're getting a deal when actually the normal srp Quote
aandk1997 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 is the increase in price a way to get around the no discount rule. making it look like you're getting a deal when actually the normal srp The more I think about it, it's probably for this reason. I believe target was doing that with the SSD and 10188 not long ago....listed them at $429 then suddenly had a "sale" after awhile for $400. Buyers may not be aware of MSRP and when a "sale" happens, they feel like they are getting a deal. Quote
waddamon Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 I wonder if there is any chance that the Reveal at the german toy fair is a replacement of R2-D2? Maybe? I did not see a set number for that reveal but Iexpect it will be a new set. Not sure Under the lego news section I could not find more than that. If the new one is in fact a set I will be loading R2 real fast. Quote
nolanfan34 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Interesting idea. Doesn't the SSD need to go first? Like officially? Quote
waddamon Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Interesting idea. Doesn't the SSD need to go first? Like officially? I am thinking that SSD and the deathstar are done. Death star retired some time this year due to the ewok village. R2-d2 retired due to this new droid, SSD retired due to sand crawler or other UCS set. The ewok village is not a UCS just like the DS is not a UCS. I don't think i am going to wait too long though. These are hard to find anywhere and not pay tax other than Lego and amazons limit of 2 could run out real quick if retirement is announced. I think it is a fairly safe bet at this stage in their life cycles, but who really knows. They may just retire them without notice. I think they are sound and will invest accordingly. Quote
binici Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 I wish I could have found and bought another R2 at B&******, but they seem to be all gone! Quote
citymorgue Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 With as long as they have kept the SSD, and DS around, I honestly don't see them getting retired this year. Maybe the SSD, but I doubt the DS will. I think that R2D2 will be around until the end of next year at least. It's still a pretty new set. Quote
glenbart Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 While it is still selling well Lego will continue to make it, that's my philosophy of these large sets that are priced in the hundreds of dollars. B-wing sales were bad, so it wasn't around for long. Anyone else agree? Once a set is designed and markerted, it doesn't cost Lego much to produce these and they can still sell them. Quote
DarthDrake Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Just picked one up at BN with coupon for 30% off of retail. Got it for $125.96 +tax. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 My only hope is that R2-D2 hasn't been made in vast quantities as it seems to be available everywhere but, my local kebab van! I have 2, 1 for the long haul and 1 to build. Since he's an iconic character, I wouldn't be surprised if he even outlives a certain other set that I'd dare not mention. I'm saving my StarWars sets until episode 7 to see what, if anything, I have is shown in the movie. A new "Malevolence" would answer my prayers as they're not shifting even at half price! An R2-D2 at 1/3 off or 3-for-2 is worth getting but, not at RRP. Quote
hxckid88 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I am thinking that SSD and the deathstar are done. Death star retired some time this year due to the ewok village. R2-d2 retired due to this new droid, SSD retired due to sand crawler or other UCS set. The ewok village is not a UCS just like the DS is not a UCS. I don't think i am going to wait too long though. These are hard to find anywhere and not pay tax other than Lego and amazons limit of 2 could run out real quick if retirement is announced. I think it is a fairly safe bet at this stage in their life cycles, but who really knows. They may just retire them without notice. I think they are sound and will invest accordingly. the death star retired?.....what other jokes you got? 1 Quote
waddamon Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I think most people share that perspective, that is why it is going to pay off. I would rather be buying these now in the life cycle than 3 years ago. Not a better oportunity as most have written it off. When it does retire it will catch most of guard. Quote
glenbart Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 still a great set... another yoda bust? Quote
allen9917 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Out of stock at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Target has raised their price, too. Lego shop at home delayed shipping until March. Rumors of EOL. Panic time or wait for double/triple VIP with patience? Quote
@rtisan Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Could be on the way out. It isn`t quite on the way out let, unless it retires early. 2 years will be up in May according to Brickset. It may be retiring, but I hope not quite yet. At least until after x2 VIP in (rumoured) April. If you are worried and have the money, probably no harm in buying soon. There is a promo for a Martian Minifigs coming up soon, and the purchase of this will definitely qualify for one. Would help take the sting out of MSRP, but that`s just me. I still need to buy one of these for me personally, not to mention investment. Better get on that if it is on the way out I`m confident there is still some time left though, but of course, you never know for sure. Quote
binici Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 If you can find them at a discount (remember those B&****** frenzy for them?) then it would be an awesome score. Let's see what Shop @ home does with the delayed shipping. I'm sure everyone is going to monitor this very closely... Quote
zskid00 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I bought one of these for my personal collection when it first came out and really enjoy having it on display. I was able to score another one with the Barnes and Noble discount, but would pick up more if I could find them for a good deal. Quote
njseale Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I don't think it will retire yet. Seems to me like it would be a set they wanted to keep around. Quote
hxckid88 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 how is the yoda deemed a bust? I've seen others say that...it sells for x3 retail. Quote
jaisonline Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 how is the yoda deemed a bust? I've seen others say that...it sells for x3 retail. Generally speaking, many consider 3x MSRP for a SW UCS is a bit disappointing. Quote
hxckid88 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Seriously? I think many will be disappointed going forward then. I don't see the deal star selling for more than 1200.00 or r2d2 selling for more than 500.00. I'm as greedy as anyone on lego investing but I'm also realistic. 1 Quote
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 how is the yoda deemed a bust? I've seen others say that...it sells for x3 retail. bust 1 |b?st|noun1 a woman's chest as measured around her breasts : a 36-inch bust. Quote
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