tractorboy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I don't see why they would be making any sudden corrections after the set has been on shelves for years. I don't doubt that it will be back, to some extent, but I think this manager is just flapping his gums here. Yeah, that makes sense. Arch Studio on the other hand hadn't been around very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) I will be all over that if true It isn't, it's nonsense. Ghost Dad's feelings on this set are well known. Or else he's trying to scare people into dumping theirs. Edited November 30, 2014 by tractorboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubzero Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm not stopping on these until I hit my numbers, even if they come back in force. Then I will move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDad Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Sigh. Some people take this stuff way too seriously. The Chinese diesel/solar hybrid powertrain R2, on the other hand, is already available at Lowe's in the home maintenance section (it has a snowblower attachment). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Sigh. Some people take this stuff way too seriously. The Chinese diesel/solar hybrid powertrain R2, on the other hand, is already available at Lowe's in the home maintenance section (it has a snowblower attachment). Maybe you should be more careful about what you post then, as new members like MikeF can't tell if you're being serious. At least make it more obvious you're joking. Edited November 30, 2014 by tractorboy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If you were a MOC'r worth your salt,you could use the EV3 and an R2D2 and do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 From the new STAR WARS trailer, looks like R2 is the #2 Droid anyway. Now with all the bad pieces and missing bags, this set might be lucky to hit $250 after it retires. Time to move on people. I hear they are retiring the CITY Fire Station is retiring. That will be the better investment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDad Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I imagine there are tutorials available online for motorizing R2. Probably you'd have to dispense with the third leg to free up room for motors and such. R2, like the AT-AT, is crying out for some automation. The motorized AT-AT was, I think, $130, so it seems like Lego could have done a bit more with R2 at the $180 price point. Hasbro actually makes a nifty R2 that (when it works; apparently this is not always the case) has all the bells and whistles, so to speak, and will even follow your kids around all day (I think this meant to be a feature). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 From the new STAR WARS trailer, looks like R2 is the #2 Droid anyway. Now with all the bad pieces and missing bags, this set might be lucky to hit $250 after it retires. Time to move on people. I hear they are retiring the CITY Fire Station is retiring. That will be the better investment. I started reading this post in my email without seeing who it was from. I read this part: From the new STAR WARS trailer, looks like R2 is the #2 Droid anyway. Now with all the bad pieces and missing bags, this set might be lucky to hit $250 after it retires Then I thought who is this clown, it has already hit $259 on ebay. Then I finished reading it and seeing the poster. I really need to learn to read an entire post before drawing a conclusion. Good Show Ed! Satire at its finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDad Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Who's the #1 Droid anyway? Surely it's not C3-P0. I'll bet it's the Mouse Droid from the Death Star. That guy was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Who's the #1 Droid anyway? Surely it's not C3-P0. I'll bet it's the Mouse Droid from the Death Star. That guy was awesome. I think he's refering to the basketball with a head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legone Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 My sources tell me that 10225 is being cleared out to make room for the new UCS Motorized R2 with Power Functions, lights and sounds, and self-aware AI, that will be available in stores next January at $199 with 3000 pieces. Doesn't look good for ol' 10225... I will never buy anything that's smarter than me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecollect Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked.Was bag #7 missing? Edited December 1, 2014 by dcdfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Delete Edited December 1, 2014 by dcdfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecollect Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 No, bag 10. This box was clearly opened up previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neosphinx Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I think he's refering to the basketball with a head. Take a DS, put some plating on it and you'll have a moc for that new droid. I see the value of DS rising with release of new movies to unknown heights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of the Dark Years Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked. I'll say that was lucky. You made me check mine too, but mine seem ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I wonder what kind of special stuff can be steal from that set ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecollect Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 You mean bag 10 that was missing? Don't know as I haven't build one myself yet. I may save one for later to build when my kid get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Was just doing inventory of r2d2 that I got from Amazon. I noticed that none of the seals were in original location. Worried, I opened it up. Sure enough, one bag was opened up so parts were everywhere and one bag missing. What the heck... Good thing that I checked. Amazon Direct or a reseller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecollect Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Direct. Now I need to look for a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Mine just arrived - 37s4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeF Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 The one I picked up from the Manchester store is also a 37s4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 This went oos yesterday afternoon at TrU.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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