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75060 - UCS: Slave I


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Have one arriving today purchased specially in the event that these sell out. I am hoping that these go up just a bit higher on ebay to make a flip worth the time. I know these are already out 30 days, but are we suspecting another Tumbler situation and an extended absence in availability? Let's raise it up!

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So I ordered one of these. It's the biggest LEGO investment I've made yet. It arrived yesterday, and the box is pretty badly creased. Not sure what to do? If I return, there's zero chance of a quick flip but I think for long term collectors the box damage will be a serious drawback. Thoughts?

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So I ordered one of these. It's the biggest LEGO investment I've made yet. It arrived yesterday, and the box is pretty badly creased. Not sure what to do? If I return, there's zero chance of a quick flip but I think for long term collectors the box damage will be a serious drawback. Thoughts?

In the longterm, if it's a damaged box over no Slave I, I think a collector will just accept the damaged box. My .02
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I am an obsessive perfectionist, so take my credit just like that.

 

Intending to build a set and box condition are independent. If I build one I still keep the box in pristine state. Scratches and tears don't appear just from opening it. 

 

However I acknowledge that most collectors don't care about the box being perfect, but still, in my opinion there is a limit to that. Scratches appear to be ok most times, but utterly destroyed boxes are a disadvantage, especially if box art (Architecture, new UCSs) represents considerable value.

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So I ordered one of these. It's the biggest LEGO investment I've made yet. It arrived yesterday, and the box is pretty badly creased. Not sure what to do? If I return, there's zero chance of a quick flip but I think for long term collectors the box damage will be a serious drawback. Thoughts?

Sell the Boba fig. I had the first and lowest sold listing at $50, my bad didn't realize I underpriced, but I based it off of the Heath Ledger Joker fig. The high one at $160 is from a questionable seller but 3 others have gone for over $90 one was sold by a fellow member. There are only 3 listed now, one by the same questionable seller and two with the lowest starting at $89.

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Just wanna add that I got to see this in person at my Lego store and I was completely awed! Just fricken beautiful and I like how it's pretty much spot on with the size compared to a mini figure. It is an awesome model! Nice and big. Will definitely load up on this one.

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I think I will just post mine at a reasonable $5000 for a few days to see if I get any hits. If not, then clearly it is a sign that I should keep and build it instead! Although after watching the video review, it almost sounds like pieces will fall off if you look at it funny, so I am a bit wary.

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I think I will just post mine at a reasonable $5000 for a few days to see if I get any hits. If not, then clearly it is a sign that I should keep and build it instead! Although after watching the video review, it almost sounds like pieces will fall off if you look at it funny, so I am a bit wary.

Not at all build it if you are going to display it. It is very sturdy only two loose pieces not like the crumbler, I mean tumbler. That being said it is not meant to be played with.

Anyone know what the "landing gear" structure is at 5:55 of the review video? It is between the two blue engine discs and is able to extend and retract but not sure what or why.

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Man, I think it's a sign that you need to build it. I get it though. I only have one and want to flip while I can but man, it's calling my name!

 

 

build me . . . . build me . . . you know you want to 

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Not at all build it if you are going to display it. It is very sturdy only two loose pieces not like the crumbler, I mean tumbler. That being said it is not meant to be played with.

Anyone know what the "landing gear" structure is at 5:55 of the review video? It is between the two blue engine discs and is able to extend and retract but not sure what or why.

It's just for looks.

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Purchased 1 with full intent to flip it, but i just couldn't resist!

 

It is such a great model on display. The display stand really makes it stand out and gives it a great size/angle. And since it's taller than it is wide while on the stand; it's easy to find a small spot for on your desk/shelf.

 

No regrets!

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