dcdfan Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 This had so much potential...this will probably behave the same as the Delorean, as hideous as I think it is, people don't care & will scoop it up... Quote
jay4e Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) My guess is their target market is not Ferrari aficionados or AFOLs, its the 30-60 year old, middle income men who go into the store to buy legos for their kids or grand kids. They obviously did not want to gamble big on this, which is why we get a lot of stickers on a set built with mostly generic pieces. I cant help but think the F40 was a bad choice for this. I mean the F40 is iconic but not recognizable by anywhere near as broad an audience as the T1 or the mini. Its a different class of iconic that just seems like it would be suited to a higher price point. But im sure they have some market studies that say otherwise.... Edited July 14, 2015 by jay4e Quote
Sandwraith Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I work for a car rental company, so this is finally my excuse to display a LEGO set in my office that matches the theme of my occupation. Will be the first Creator vehicle i purchase 1 Quote
areyounormal Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Looks like the f40 is available for "pre order" at LEGO Shop at Home - I know I am in the very small percent of people who are going to order one today. After reading a review posted in this thread the building techniques look pretty interesting and I am actually looking forward to building the set. 4 Quote
dcdfan Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Looks like the f40 is available for "pre order" at LEGO Shop at Home - I know I am in the very small percent of people who are going to order one today. After reading a review posted in this thread the building techniques look pretty interesting and I am actually looking forward to building the set.this was orderable? Quote
areyounormal Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 this was orderable?http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ferrari-F40-10248went live today for VIP early access 1 Quote
dcdfan Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ferrari-F40-10248went live today for VIP early accessSorry! I'm an idiot, I wasn't logged in...Thanks... Quote
Battrax Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Looks like the f40 is available for "pre order" at LEGO Shop at Home - I know I am in the very small percent of people who are going to order one today. After reading a review posted in this thread the building techniques look pretty interesting and I am actually looking forward to building the set.Same here . Ordered. 1 Quote
exciter1 Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) My real test, can I wait 2 years to start buying these?I hit my limit early on VW Camper. Mini-Cooper, I have some, but I'm still on the fence. When to stock up, that is the question. Edited July 15, 2015 by exciter1 Quote
ugen Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 It seems that the f40 and enzo are similar scale at 10" long each from my web searches despite the very different piece count. I was previously worried that the f40 would dwarf the enzo! Excited to build it! Quote
brickolodon Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Got one, set is great...ready to build. Price 99.99? Suppose to be 89.99...Aaaah Quote
inversion Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 It seems reviews are rather favourable so far. Might not be as bad as we think. Might have been better, however it doesn't mean it stinks. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I just dropped some VIP points on one. After looking again, it's starting to grow on me. I'm building it the day it arrives just in case it's the gem I hope it is. Quote
maestro Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) Will the Technic Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 Truck be available to VIP members before 1st August? Edited July 15, 2015 by maestro Quote
Jeff Mack Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set? Quote
Sandwraith Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set? I did! As mentioned above; great office display for a rental car company Quote
Ciglione Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?I am guessing people are spending all their money on a big ball? 2 Quote
speedsausage Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set?Not yet. I'll probably make a pit stop to my local B&M this weekend and pick one up if it's still available. Quote
Jersey Crewmax Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set? I did. Had $75 in VIP rewards Quote
gregpj Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set? One here.. not sure if I'll build it though. Looks nicer on the box than in person. Quote
ravenb99 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 bought a decent amount , seems to be selling well already with a lot being exported.might be interesting to watch if it OOS soon and if they have the ability to keep up with another big release Quote
Battrax Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Besides TabbyBoy above, how many of you took advantage of the VIP early access to this set? Ordered one for myself first thing this morning. The F40 is iconic and considering the medium and that this is an official set made with the practical limitations that come with that, very nicely done.At some point I will for sure buy a few of this set. I don't see how this will fail to be a winner in the long term. Quote
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