DenJ91 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I know it was weeks ago people were wondering if Lego was the only place you could find this set, but I was in my local TRU yesterday and they had the Birds set. Quote
toycrazedchris Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Might have more potential. The first 2 weeks Birds was on Amazon, it was the #1 ranked seller in toys. That's an important data point. This set has massive appeal to folks not usually interested in Lego. FYI. Are you sure? It has always been listed in the wrong category and from the start has been dominating the "Models and Model Kits" category on Amazon. Quote
diablo2112 Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Anyone seen a seal-code more recent than 44S4 on this set? Trying to figure out if they've done a second packaging run yet. Quote
@rtisan Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 It`s a fantastic display, I`ve always loved birds, so perhaps there is a bit more connection with this set for me than some, but I love it. Got all 3 on display, naturally, and they`re just excellent. That said, I agree with being very careful with this one for Investment. As others have said, there is obviously no license backing, nor is it a set that appeals to the masses. Much more of a niche filling, which I think is a shame, but it is what it is. Bottom line, probably not a good idea to buy 50 of these Anyone seen a seal-code more recent than 44S4 on this set? Trying to figure out if they've done a second packaging run yet. My copy is also seal code 44S4. I think I`d agree with you that there is probably just the 1 run in the wild right now. 1 Quote
marcandre Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Anyone seen a seal-code more recent than 44S4 on this set? Trying to figure out if they've done a second packaging run yet. I got two in today from amazon, 44S4. Quote
diablo2112 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Haven't see this set at my local TRU for a few weeks. Anyone seen a seal code more recent that 44S4? Looking to see if they're done another packaging run on this set. Quote
Locutus001 Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Just got the set and have to say: It's great! The built is nice (and fast...) and the birds look great on display! Quote
diablo2112 Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) New stock of this at my local TRU. Seal code 02S5. Looks like another packaging run was done. I think the "S" part of this code has a bit of significance. It means world-wide packaging runs are still being done in Denmark. If they were to modify plans due to especially large demand, movement of some packing to the Mexico plant would tell us something. That hasn't happened. Just a small bit of data that shows this set is on the same trajectory as other Ideas sets with prior 9 month +/- lifetimes. Edited March 27, 2015 by diablo2112 Quote
diablo2112 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Birds 2.0 by Poulsom has just been introduced at Lego Ideas. It goes without saying, a 2.0 version of this set will cause the original to skyrocket in value. Hence, I urge your support for this new version. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/98737 5 Quote
minicoopers11 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 And then there were 468. Hopefully we see RI #2 make it past the next review. Could be a precursor as to what Lego will do with successor Ideas proposals. 1 Quote
chinothegeeko Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Birds 2.0 by Poulsom has just been introduced at Lego Ideas. It goes without saying, a 2.0 version of this set will cause the original to skyrocket in value. Hence, I urge your support for this new version. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/98737 Voted! I can see this getting to 10,000 easily. Quote
marcandre Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Be interesting to see if they do this. Follow ups to existing idea sets (this and the science adventure) are going to take spots away from new sets. Quote
fossilrock Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 There are some series deserving of a few iterations, and I think the birds series would be one of them. Check out some of his other works:https://www.flickr.com/photos/detomaso/sets/ Quote
Yellowtot Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 How long do you guys reckon this will run? The normal 12-18 months for Idea's projects or a limited run like the Mars Rover, I ask because I haven't got any yet and plan on buying at least 10, it is a unique set and I have no idea how its going to perform but theirs just something about it. Quote
minicoopers11 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 Well, it's not like Mars Rover at all, at least in USA. Available on shelf at Toys R Us and in physical Lego stores. Quote
Yellowtot Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 I think its only available as Lego itself over here not noticed it anywhere else. Quote
yannick29 Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 In France, it can be found in toysrus also, this is not a good sign I think Quote
pete411 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 I'd love for TLG to make this a new line. Maybe a new set every year. Anyways, I picked up a couple of these with 10% CC discount at TRU. I might have to build one of them. Quote
Deadfraggle Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Does anyone have a scanned copy of the Lego HUB Birds employee set? You can BL all new parts to create the 5 birds for about $70 from what I'm seeing. I'd love to have the 5 additional birds to add to my display of the Lego Ideas Birds set, but can't see paying the current secondary market prices. I've found a couple poorly scanned copies of the swan and bald eagle instructions so far. Quote
DenJ91 Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 the woodpecker and cardinal are ok but i don't like the kingfisher at all. even the first two mentioned aren't great, just ok. i think the first 3 birds set that was made, with Lego's help are much better. hopefully they will take his models and spruce em up a bit. but i do love the birds set and would love to have 3 new ones every 6-12 months as a series. Quote
diablo2112 Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 the woodpecker and cardinal are ok but i don't like the kingfisher at all. even the first two mentioned aren't great, just ok. i think the first 3 birds set that was made, with Lego's help are much better. hopefully they will take his models and spruce em up a bit. but i do love the birds set and would love to have 3 new ones every 6-12 months as a series. I agree with this assessment. I also think, this may be the photos and some of the design choices with the tree the woodpecker is perched on, the bird itself looks ok. If this set gets approved, I'm sure Lego would change the tree design, for among other reasons its just too many bricks to keep the price point below $50 for a set of three. Quote
biniou Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 If this set gets approved, I'm sure Lego would change the tree design Easy: they'll just remove the tree. Quote
@rtisan Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 No reason why they couldn`t make a Bird series with 3, 4, or even 5 sets over the next few years. Not like`s a limited number of actual birds out there haha. That would be great if they would, I`m sure many people would be into collecting them all. Quote
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