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10225 - UCS: R2-D2


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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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  xD I`m confident there is still some time left though, but of course, you never know for sure. 

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how is the yoda deemed a bust? I've seen others say that...it sells for x3 retail.

bust 1 |b?st|nounwoman's chest as measured around her breasts a 36-inch bust.

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