76042 - SHIELD Helicarrier

[asharerin]

What I find most interesting about this set are the microfigures. If this set sells consistently (and IMO it will) i think this set will prompt TLG to move forward with some smaller detailed SW UCS sets utilizing the microfigures. I think the new falcon from the movie with an 1800 piece count, microfigures, and light up hyperdrive possibility for $199 - $219 in 2017 would make financial sense.

[citymorgue]

I will be buying this as a fan first and foremost.  I will buy it and immediately open and put it together.  I love the big sets that Lego has produced, and have bought almost every single $100 set there is, and pretty much every exclusive Lego has produced in the last couple of years.  I will continue to buy all these big products because the little sets bore me.  I have every single Lego movie set, including the $10 ones only because we love the movie so much me and the wife both wanted to collect the entire series.

 

I think some people are overreacting to the negative comments about the Helicarrier.  You have to think that the US population alone is over 300 Million people.  This website and all the others combined are probably over what 100,000??  Not including those that have an account on multiple sites.  (I know this includes people over seas as well, but I think you know where I'm going with this.)  Basically, it's the extreme vocal minority that is being loud right now.  You have to think that there will be tons of people out there, that don't about these websites and stumble across a Lego store or online, and BOOM, they are out buying it.

 

Obviously demand will be significantly lower than a cheaper $30-$40 set, but it will be big enough to justify producing the set.  Hell, look at the freaking death star.  This is going on it's 7th year of production and it's a $400 set.  Obviously there are more than enough people buying these sets to keep justifying these high price point sets.

 

I just don't see why there has been so much blowback on it.  I guess it's just easier to be pessimistic about something.

[trekgate502]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone's posts to my comments.

All of them have been excellent, above board and well thought out.

It really helps share some prospective.

 

I am very excited about this set!

 

Hope they sell the power options in store.

[Peter1234]

hello lego maniacs,

 

do you think that the

 

" LEGO S.****.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier " 'will increase in value like the millenium falcon?

 

regards

 

peter

 

 

[oneknightr]

I will be getting this but most likely not anytime soon. This should be around at least a year. Double VIP will be more modulars and Red5 for me. 

[No More Monkeys]

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/The-SHIELD-Helicarrier-76042

[house72]

I'm fan of LEGO and the Avengers. This is a day one purchase for me. I buy for myself and daughter, not for resale. Like the post above, it will prob sit in the corner of a room until I get time to build it. When I do start the build I will be playing the Avengers on my TV. lol   

 

I was pondering on waiting for  double VIP, but I want it now.. 

[Ed Mack]

hello lego maniacs,

 

do you think that the

 

" LEGO S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier " 'will increase in value like the millenium falcon?

 

regards

 

peter

No.

[glucapg]

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[jerryherb]

hello lego maniacs,

 

do you think that the

 

" LEGO S.****.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier " 'will increase in value like the millenium falcon?

 

regards

 

peter

 

if you mean 10179 then no freakin way

[johnwray]

I think your question can be broken down into two parts:

 

"Do you think that the Helicarrier will increase in value..."

 

Yes.

 

"...like the Millenium Falcon?"

 

No.

[Val-E]

Also, this might be one of those sets that will do better in North America than other parts of the world. As a european investor, I am cautious about this one - we

[lobo1969]

Can we get the release out of the way first?

[Peter1234]

USA:          1 Mar 2015  

Germany: 19 Feb 2015

 

is there a way to get information on the production time?

will the first ones get a certificate?

[fuzzy_bricks]

Looks like The Brick Show guys got hooked up.

[toni8284]

Got a sneak peak last night.

Box size is the almost the same as DS,SSD.

2 in 1 carton. Same as SSD.

Hope this help. And can't wait

[zskid00]

Will this be available early for VIPs?  If so, will it be available early both in store and online?

[toni8284]

Will this be available early for VIPs?  If so, will it be available early both in store and online?

2/17

[jharrison]

IMO it feels like the adults here are being a little harsh on a set that every 7+ year old boy in North America is going to want BADLY!!!!

My nephew is a massive Star Wars fan but of course also loves the Avengers.

He now wants this set as much as he still wants a Death Star. And here in Canada it's $100 cheaper. Boom!!! One less Death Star sale.

[trekgate502]

In dog years I am 9 years old and I can't wait to buy this set on Tuesday morning.

[No More Monkeys]

I see this, but no real buying option

 

[Sandwraith]

I see this, but no real buying option

 

 

Saw it as well, clicked but nothing. Went back to homepage and the banner was gone.

[tmock12]

Any chance this thing takes off like the Tumbler? Immediately sold out and money can be made by flipping it? Or is it too pricey for that? thoughts?

[No More Monkeys]

Any chance this thing takes off like the Tumbler? Immediately sold out and money can be made by flipping it? Or is it too pricey for that? thoughts?

Any rumors that retailers (not just lego) will be selling it from the get-go (well, March 1st)?

[tmock12]

Any rumors that retailers (not just lego) will be selling it from the get-go (well, March 1st)?

 

In my quick googling I can't find any news articles mentioning anyone but Lego having them. However i could be wrong.