knarrff Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I am not surprised. That is an awesome set. Is that one retired already? Yes, and I think it was not even available everywhere. Moves like this are not that nice by Lego, for collectors that simply "have to have every set". On the other hand, it is nice for investors that for some reason get their hands on them before the collectors do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipper01work Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Golden Gate Bridge Brooklyn Bridge St. Peters Basilica Roman Colosseum Flatiron Building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legopocalypse Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame designed by I.M. Pei 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 The Ka'bah as it'll only be one brick! Sorry, I don't see any investment appeal in these small scale inaccurate sets that are easily Bricklinked. However, I'd like to see massive versions of: Mount Rushmore, Forth Bridge, St. Pauls Cathedral, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, etc. Funny how the UK is only now about to get Architecture Studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fever Dog Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Haven't seen any recent traffic on this but the Architecture Studio was back in the local B&******. I thought it was EOL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoyojimbi Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Haven't seen any recent traffic on this but the Architecture Studio was back in the local B&******. I thought it was EOL? it turns out that the first run of 50,000 sets or whatever that were produced had an error in the book that comes with the set. they ceased printing of that book and had to reprint it, that took quite a long time thus the suspicions that the set was EOL, by the time they got the books reprinted there had been HUGE december demand, driving the price up to nearly $350, many of us flipped as many of these as we could find now that the book has been reprinted and the sets are available in europe and abroad no one really knows what'll happen, but i figure it's a lightly produced set, and apparently printing those books is a huge time/money sink/investment for Lego, if they don't ramp up production signficantly I can see this being another hot December for this set as the 1-2 per retail store are snapped up with 30% off coupons etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard74 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 As far as I know Architecture Studio is still not sold in Europe and can only be imported. If you do know where to get them, please share! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 As far as I know Architecture Studio is still not sold in Europe and can only be imported. If you do know where to get them, please share! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Brickpicker You are right... I have not seen any either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoyojimbi Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I had heard that they would be available in Europe after they came back, maybe just on lego.com, have you checked there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 As far as I know Architecture Studio is still not sold in Europe and can only be imported. If you do know where to get them, please share! Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Brickpicker From 01AUG in the UK at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard74 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I had heard that they would be available in Europe after they came back, maybe just on lego.com, have you checked there? Currently, lego.com only lists it when you have the region set to United States (where European customers are unable to order from). At least, I didn't check every country, but it doesn't come up when I look at UK, Netherlands, France or Germany. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met behulp van Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarrff Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I can see this being another hot December for this set as the 1-2 per retail store are snapped up with 30% off coupons etc 20% maybe, but the "usual" 30% off coupon does not apply to this set. I even had problems getting it applied to a Robie House (because it is not listed as a kids-product), but the 30% off coupon specifically mentions that it does not apply to the AS. You might get lucky, but I wouldn't bet on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissi Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 probably has been a while... But i just saw 21002 Empire State 'call to check' 21006 WH has been in and out I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 probably has been a while... But i just saw 21002 Empire State 'call to check' 21006 WH has been in and out I think... 21002 should be about done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silburned Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I haven't really look at these as an investment and always shrugged them off for being overpriced sets. I am now looking more into the line and was wondering your thoughts on investing in these guys. I checked out my local B&****** and they have almost all the sets plus 2 Robie houses at MSRP. I have heard that set tossed around on the forums and noticed it is a retired set on Lego LEGO Shop at Home. They also have the Studio set but at $179 I have a 30% off Kids coupon which I think works on a single book or toy. I was thinking about the membership which is $25 a year but gives an additional %10 off. Any advice on which sets to pick up and how to maximize from B&******? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Buy Robie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legodelorean Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I've also wondered about Architecture sets and their investment potential. Looking forward to hearing other members responses and input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Go get the Robie House with the kids club coupon and discounted gift cards. That's a no brainier. As for the others, work some coupon/gift card magic and focus on the retired or close to retired sets. If they have any Sungnyemun buy all of them. That's gold. The problem with Architecture sets is that they stay around for a long time so you have to be careful what you buy. Sent from my iPad using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetona Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Robie house can be had for around $135 with coupon/membership/gc and could be immediately flipped on ebay for $250 or more. I recently bought the six I could find in stores around me, all were in pretty messed up boxes and still sold all of them within a week at that price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Like others said, buy Robie and don't look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard74 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Definitely the Robie House. Architecture Studio has just been brought out again from retirement, who knows how long it will be before it retires again. Given the generally long lifespan of Architecture sets, that moment may be far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silburned Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Robie house can be had for around $135 with coupon/membership/gc and could be immediately flipped on ebay for $250 or more. I recently bought the six I could find in stores around me, all were in pretty messed up boxes and still sold all of them within a week at that price. Thanks everyone. Good to know the box damage didn't affect it as the two in my B&****** were spider wrapped to death. The cables dug into the box nicely. I'll see if I can grab those tonight. The other close B&****** says they have two in stock as well. If they have any Sungnyemun buy all of them. That's gold. I looked for those as I have seen them sell for a bunch. I don't think they had any though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cetona Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks everyone. Good to know the box damage didn't affect it as the two in my B&****** were spider wrapped to death. The cables dug into the box nicely. I'll see if I can grab those tonight. The other close B&****** says they have two in stock as well. I looked for those as I have seen them sell for a bunch. I don't think they had any though. Definitely don't let the box condition to deter you, just make sure the seals are intact and everything is secure enough where nothing could have gotten out. A couple of the sets I sold had holes punched in the front of the box, but small enough where I wasn't worried about a bag of pieces falling out, and it didn't deter buyers. Just make sure you take a lot of pictures and describe all the issues. I did find one set that the seals had been opened and resealed with packing tape, so I left that one behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZULU Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 did you read my blog? plenty of advice there - still valid with some of the EOL sets retired since then and appreciating enjoy the read http://blog.brickpicker.com/lego-architecture-building-profits-foreclosure/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silburned Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 did you read my blog? plenty of advice there - still valid with some of the EOL sets retired since then and appreciating enjoy the read http://blog.brickpicker.com/lego-architecture-building-profits-foreclosure/ Good read thanks! I am planning on getting the Robie House tonight, have one reserved. Got my 30% coupon, 10% membership and 10% off GC. Plus no sales tax in my state, so I should walk out at $100 paid. I will post on eBay to see if it sells. I noticed that recent sold listings are averaging $280 or so. If this works out, I won't hesitate on the others in my area. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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