10188 - UCS: Death Star

[Ciglione]

Ahh ok... But still ain't buying any more.

[Val-E]

It's in completed auctions: 

Same seller sold 1 tonight with 350 Euros starting price and offer accepted, another one on the 13th for 379 starting price and offer accepted, a third one in an auction that ended at 380 Euros on the 12th and two more for 379 on the 11th. 

For everybody that finds his offers attractive ...I think I got an offer for you, you can't refuse  

No paypal buyer protection either. But what could possibly go wrong?

[Ed Mack]

I understand what you are saying. But UCS MF was not available as long as DS. Production was limited. I hope you are right and DS will surprise everyone. I have three and I am keeping it at three. Cause I am sure it will take some time before this set becomes anything near to scarce. I agree that when it becomes scarce it will do very well. But how long do we have to wait for that to happen? Or will it skyrocket right away due to investors buying them from other resellers?

I know I am (maybe too) sceptical. But this set takes a big bite out of your budget. That is why being precautious is justified.

 

This set is not for everyone.  Many people have sold theirs 2-3 years ago and made money with those dollars.  At this point, I'm figuring it has a very limited shelf life and it did exhibit strong growth when it "sold out" months ago, so that is a great indicator of possible strong returns in the future.  

[Val-E]

Eu stock showed it was the best selling star wars exclusive - and one of the best selling SW sets which is probably why it has been around so long.

Sure, it´s a risk but I´d rather have these right now than more EV or even R2´s

[redcell]

This set is not for everyone.  Many people have sold theirs 2-3 years ago and made money with those dollars.  At this point, I'm figuring it has a very limited shelf life and it did exhibit strong growth when it "sold out" months ago, so that is a great indicator of possible strong returns in the future.  

Despite the number of these I have on my shelf, I haven't been real high on this set for a while, but I am beginning to think again that it is going to do a-ok when it sells out for good.

[danevere]

I reckon SC could surprise us all and retire before EV. I've hedged my bets!

[Ciglione]

I reckon SC could surprise us all and retire before EV. I've hedged my bets!

With SC you mean Sandcrawler?

[danevere]

With SC you mean Sandcrawler?

Yes sorry, I reckon it could do a Town Hall on us!

[Ciglione]

Yes sorry, I reckon it could do a Town Hall on us!

I have also hedged on that.

[Val-E]

People are saying that all the sets below 75060 are done by end of year. We´ll see....

[dcdfan]

I reckon SC could surprise us all and retire before EV. I've hedged my bets!

Would not be surprised...

[Ciglione]

My theory still is that every Star Wars set without the Disney Logo will retire at the end of the year.

[Locutus001]

My theory still is that every Star Wars set without the Disney Logo will retire at the end of the year.

Except for the Death Star...

[Val-E]

My theory still is that every Star Wars set without the Disney Logo will retire at the end of the year.

e.g all sets below 75060.

[danevere]

e.g all sets below 75060.

Unless all the sets below 75060 are fiendishly being re-boxed in disney branded boxes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God I hope not.

[Ciglione]

Unless all the sets below 75060 are fiendishly being re-boxed in disney branded boxes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God I hope not.

That would be cruel.

[Val-E]

Not to be anal but there are 26 confirmed new 2016 sets and 26 existing 2014 sets. Even I can work out that means 1 in 1 out!

[danevere]

Mind you I was able to turn around a few pirates of the caribbean sets quite nicely and they had the disney brand.

[Ciglione]

Mind you I was able to turn around a few pirates of the caribbean sets quite nicely and they had the disney brand.

I also *cough* have some yellow lego boxes that also have the *cough* Disney Logo... *cough*.

[R3R]

Ordered the  10188 Death Star v140 online on Oct 6th from Lego Shop US.

The manufacturing data on the outer brown Lego cardboard box mentions: supplier 372, country Mexico and date 150919.

It is practically less than one month old.

No change in box design or art. No mention of Disney.

This set has sold enough to remain in production for close to a decade. I don't see it retiring unless it is replaced with another version like the recent MF.

[shortyz]

the disney logo on lego boxes makes me barf a little bit.

[Alpinemaps]

the disney logo on lego boxes makes me barf a little bit.

[Hayttees]

My theory still is that every Star Wars set without the Disney Logo will retire at the end of the year.

Maybe but on another hand, is easy to add extra graphics on the boxes.

[Val-E]

Maybe but on another hand, is easy to add extra graphics on the boxes.

It´s probably not because of that or they would have done it already.

Retiring the pre 75060 sets  would be to give maximum  shelf exposure to sets related to the current movie and Rebels series. There may also be merchandising sales targets and comissions on the new wave of sets to meet.

OT and 1-3 stuff just confuses people and gives excess choice. Then you get the people disappointed their buy is not in the new film etc etc.

Exclusives/UCS that are not sold in most shops are a different thing.

I´ll stress again - at least 26 play sets are coming in confirmed 1q 2016 so 26 should go out which fits up to the Sandcrawler!

Edited October 18, 2015 by valenciaeric

[BrickLegacy]

The new FA movie poster, released today, has what appears to be a new Death Star in the background.