asharerin Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymorgue Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1234 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 http://shop.lego.com/en-US/The-SHIELD-Helicarrier-76042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
house72 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glucapg Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The end Sent from my XT1052 using Brickpicker mobile app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryherb Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwray Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobo1969 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Can we get the release out of the way first? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1234 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Looks like The Brick Show guys got hooked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toni8284 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Will this be available early for VIPs? If so, will it be available early both in store and online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toni8284 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Will this be available early for VIPs? If so, will it be available early both in store and online? 2/17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jharrison Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 In dog years I am 9 years old and I can't wait to buy this set on Tuesday morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I see this, but no real buying option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I see this, but no real buying option Saw it as well, clicked but nothing. Went back to homepage and the banner was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmock12 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 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)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmock12 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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