emazers Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Here is my thought on the R2-D2 Droid, don't wait to the last minute like alot of you are doing, buy one now and then so when it does get ready to retire the panic buying starts, now I am pretty sure it will be around another year or so, and why would anybody think that this will not be a big winner, the guys who think it won't be and are not buying any now will be the panic buyers when it does get ready to retire. Now I have 24 now, and will have 30-40 by next year. On the 24 I have I paid $134 for 4 of them from Amazon, and the rest from Barnes and Noble for $127 with 30% Kids Coupons and 10% Membership. "And I will be boxing these up in a week or two. So don't wait to the last minute. Ed 8 Quote
redghostx Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Cool set up Ed As someone who has built R2, this is a definite winner - people will want this set and there are always new people (with money) being lured into the world of Lego and it happens that many are also Star Wars fans. As an example, I brought my R2 to work and a co-worker didn't know that such sets exist and he wants one now. Quote
Ed Mack Posted August 15, 2014 Author Posted August 15, 2014 Here is my thought on the R2-D2 Droid, don't wait to the last minute like alot of you are doing, buy one now and then so when it does get ready to retire the panic buying starts, now I am pretty sure it will be around another year or so, and why would anybody think that this will not be a big winner, the guys who think it won't be and are not buying any now will be the panic buyers when it does get ready to retire. Now I have 24 now, and will have 30-40 by next year. On the 24 I have I paid $134 for 4 of them from Amazon, and the rest from Barnes and Noble for $127 with 30% Kids Coupons and 10% Membership. "And I will be boxing these up in a week or two. So don't wait to the last minute. Ed Getting a little behind in your packaging Ed...LOL Quote
ChristopherJB Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Stocking up too many if a person only wants one or two might be a bit too early to do any panic buying. If the SSD is any indicator, R2 will do about the same. TOOS, back in stock, back and forth. Just wait for a nice polybag and buy it off Lego when the timing is right. Just like now, hit the buy button on the DS and get yourself a mini. Next year, it could be R2 lumped in with a miniature Lamborghini or some Harley Davidson minifig. If you're looking to stockpile, just hit the buy button on target, Walmart and amazon. They keep on popping up two to three times a week. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote
Crustybeaver Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Getting a little behind in your packaging Ed...LOL Emazers house must resemble a warehouse Quote
Alpinemaps Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Emazers house must resemble a warehouse I imagine he sleeps in forts made of Lego boxes. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
Ed Mack Posted August 15, 2014 Author Posted August 15, 2014 Emazers house must resemble a warehouse Ed's house... 2 Quote
redghostx Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Ed's house... House or guest house? Ex Astris, Scientia. Quote
Crustybeaver Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Ed's house... It's smaller than I imagined it Quote
supraboy888 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 I was reading some of the stuff that Supraboy posted on the Bwing and Fire brigade. He was spot on and look what's going on with the Bwing now. He's right in calling it junk. What I disagree with is bring stuff back without declaring. His tactic of posting his lego sets in the company is pretty good. I'm going to check the limit in terms of bring stuff up to Canada on my next visit. Too bad he's gone. I wonder if he'd call this set garbage. I have a few of these and wish it would discontinue but I don't think it will happen anytime soon. I think it would be cool if they decide to make a C3P0 set. Put that next to R2 and I will build it, put glue all over and stick it on my front lawn as statues. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker I'm not gone. Just in lurk mode. Couldn't keep quiet any longer. R2D2 is a pile of crap. I'm not even into Legos as much as I once was. I am collecting and playing with Barbie Dolls now. Higher ROI. Quote
c666187 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 I'm not gone. Just in lurk mode. Couldn't keep quiet any longer. R2D2 is a pile of crap. I'm not even into Legos as much as I once was. I am collecting and playing with Barbie Dolls now. Higher ROI. Ummm.... Quote
Mos_Eisley Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 I'm not gone. Just in lurk mode. Couldn't keep quiet any longer. R2D2 is a pile of crap. I'm not even into Legos as much as I once was. I am collecting and playing with Barbie Dolls now. Higher ROI. It's good to see you're alive. You and Chris should share notes. Quote
c666187 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 HA HA, Jeff is that you? Has to be Jeff, or Ed... 1 Quote
supraboy888 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 HA HA, Jeff is that you? No. It's me. SUPRABOY888!!!! Quote
ChristopherJB Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 I'm not gone. Just in lurk mode. Couldn't keep quiet any longer. R2D2 is a pile of crap. I'm not even into Legos as much as I once was. I am collecting and playing with Barbie Dolls now. Higher ROI. Never talked to you before but maybe you can go flip some pancakes while you're at it. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote
Jeff Mack Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 HA HA, Jeff is that you? Not me. don't have time for that today. Supraboy has several accounts, why keep them closed, he will just create another one. 1 Quote
supraboy888 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Never talked to you before but maybe you can go flip some pancakes while you're at it. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Cracker Barrel has the best pancakes. I am investing in their maple syrup. Quote
Jeff Mack Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 HA HA, Jeff is that you? Actually maybe you are Supraboy?? Hmmm Quote
Quacs Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 No. It's me. SUPRABOY888!!!! Supra, what are your thoughts on ChristopherJB stealing all of your ideas, and even some of your catch phrases? 2 Quote
Jeff Mack Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Canada is #1. Looks like I will have to ban your dumbass again. Why can't you be an upstanding member like ChristopherJB! 3 Quote
supraboy888 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 It's good to see you're alive. You and Chris should share notes. I don't give out any advice anymore. I keep it all to myself. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.