DarthBall Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Anyone think we will see a repeat of Jurassic World in relations to shortage of Lego sets for the Angry Birds movie this summer and into Christmas?I don't think so, at least not on Switzerland. TRU is offering them with a 30% discount already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Briggs Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 It looks like Toys'R'Us Germany is desperately trying to get rid of this theme with huge permanent markdowns: Piggy Car Escape: RRP-33% Piggy Plane Attack: RRP-40% Bird Island Egg Heist: RRP-38% Pig City Teardown: RRP-30% Piggy Pirate Ship: RRP-36% King Pigs Castle: RRP-28% Do we a have a post-retirement winner here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBall Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I thought they were DOA but I have to admit some sets look like fun builds and good for the kids. Last week I bought the castle at a good discount. Not sure if they have sleeper potential. Feels more like The Lone Ranger. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emvisawthatswho Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 This could be a 5 year plus hold, possibly 10, when Angry Birds becomes an "old fad turned new". Kind of like the latest Pokémon Go catapulted that again. Angry birds will be around but the target audience for it (and these) seems to be kids under 10. If these disappear soon that seems like a fairly limited run for Lego. Not sure I'll be buying any unless 50% off. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyHand Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Finally saw the Angry Birds movie last weekend. Had a few genuine laughs, and the CGI animation is top notch, but overall it's not a movie I'd wish to watch again. It's not Pixar after all... My kids (10 and 7) enjoyed the movie well enough, but they didn't love it and they won't be asking for the related Lego sets. I agree with @Emvisawthatswho that I'd only buy any of these sets if I could get them at 50% off or better. Deep clearance FTW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) On 21/9/2016 at 11:04 PM, Brian Briggs said: It looks like Toys'R'Us Germany is desperately trying to get rid of this theme with huge permanent markdowns: Piggy Car Escape: RRP-33% Piggy Plane Attack: RRP-40% Bird Island Egg Heist: RRP-38% Pig City Teardown: RRP-30% Piggy Pirate Ship: RRP-36% King Pigs Castle: RRP-28% Do we a have a post-retirement winner here? I´m seeing them on clearance too. Shops are either emptying their aisles before Xmas or they got word it´s done too. I fully expect them to be in the US BF/CM death row promo list. Once again, if it isn´t at least 50% off, it´s a high risk. Edited October 15, 2016 by Val-E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 38 minutes ago, Val-E said: I´m seeing them on clearance too. Shops are either emptying their aisles before Xmas or they got word it´s done too. I fully expect them to be in the US BF/CM death row promo list. Once again, if it isn´t at least 50% off, it´s a high risk. I agree. I think these will be selling for at least 30% off retail for a long time, and so even at 50%, once you account for fees the margins would be slim. They'll probably also take a long time to sell. I just don't see interest in this line at all. They don't seem to do anything but collect dust at the local stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) I think Angry Birds is just a passing fad and will soon be forgotten if it hasn't been already. LEGO were dragging their feet as these sets should've been released years ago when the game was at its peak. It's now well past its best and a lot are now bored of it, including me so, I won't by buying these turkeys birds ;-) That reminds me, here's my current list of turkeys and why: Exo Suit - Everybody's turkey! Friends - Too many sets, often discounted and resale prices on several retired sets still lagging way behind RRP (Pet Salon?) CITY - Any large non-airport set not at -40%, any vehicle not at -60% and any small sub-£10 set Super Heroes - All sets as too many remakes and too much competition but, I may bite at -75% Technic - Dire performance of past large sets (Unimog?) and rarely at -50% or less Angry Birds - As stated above Star Wars - Any set that is not Original Trilogy apart from the new Millennium Falcon & X-Wings at -40% or less ( A UCS BB8 could be an exception) Simpsons - Now a dreadful show that's nowhere near as good as the early seasons and I wasn't really a fan even then The Big Bang Theory - Perhaps the most cringeworthy piece of crap sitcom to ever appear on TV? (I only have one as part of my full -1 CUSSOO IDEAS collection) Ninjago - No comment Chima - Offensive language not alllowed on thisi forum ;-) That leaves thousands of other worthwhile sets that I'm proud to say that I own and that I'm still buying. Edited October 15, 2016 by TabbyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 All in for Nexo Knights then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Val-E said: All in for Nexo Knights then! There's always one smartarse theme that I didn't allow for ;-) To be honest, there's probably a lot more. If only I bought 10221 SSDs and nothing else! Boring but, lots of easy £££££s and virtually risk free in those days. To keep on subject, my girlfriend has become an Angry Bird after seeing all the Asda/Tesco boxes going into the loft while I'm sorting out the lock-up. Edited October 15, 2016 by TabbyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 9 hours ago, TabbyBoy said: There's always one smartarse theme that I didn't allow for ;-) To be honest, there's probably a lot more. If only I bought 10221 SSDs and nothing else! Boring but, lots of easy £££££s and virtually risk free in those days. To keep on subject, my girlfriend has become an Angry Bird after seeing all the Asda/Tesco boxes going into the loft while I'm sorting out the lock-up. i think blackballing entire themes is not the way to go (except for Superheroes). Chima Lion Temples if bought at the right price and sold at the right time would have netted a much better profit than many exclusives or even what Dr Who will get. Same going forward for Porsche 42056. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious_george Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Helicarrier will surprise you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Furious_george said: Helicarrier will surprise you. I´ve stopped acknowledging Super Heroes to be Lego anymore so it likely will! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious_george Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 14 minutes ago, Val-E said: I´ve stopped acknowledging Super Heroes to be Lego anymore so it likely will! Haha yes it's not the strongest theme but as investors say, got to look for the diamonds in the rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Black Friday special 50% off all angry birds sets. I was kind of hoping the piggy ship would do well, guess I was wrong,you win some you lose some. This theme does look like it will be one of the worst performing once retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Just now, Mhd747 said: Black Friday special 50% off all angry birds sets. I was kind of hoping the piggy ship would do well, guess I was wrong,you win some you lose some. This theme does look like it will be one of the worst performing once retired. source? and is that at SAH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Val-E said: source? and is that at SAH? http://www.jarrold.co.uk/search?term=lego angry birds Lego Angry Birds Island Egg Heist 75823RRP £35.00NOW £17.50 Lego Angry Birds King Pigs Castle 75826RRP £75.00NOW £37.50 Lego Angry Birds Piggy Pirate Ship 75825RRP £60.00NOW £30.00 Lego Angry Birds Piggy Plane Attack 75822RRP £20.00NOW £10.00 Edited November 24, 2016 by Mhd747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, Mhd747 said: http://www.jarrold.co.uk/search?term=lego angry birds Wow, Steptoe and Son made it big time! Haroooold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 So what gives? Not in the new catalogue, not marked retiring soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 32 minutes ago, Val-E said: So what gives? Not in the new catalogue, not marked retiring soon. Quietly fading into the night .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 25 minutes ago, Val-E said: Makes no sense. The total theme or my statement? *wink* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Or me? I mean the situation. Why not discount them and be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneyyy1981 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 more than 50% off all AB lego in smyths here in the UK now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John82 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Wow, these must be selling like mouldy cakes if Smyths are even discounting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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