toycrazedchris Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Chris wow. I chatted with them twice and called in twice over the last two weeks and they would say they do not have access to this information. This person must have been honest? I'm going to jump in for another 4. I don't know why. Yeah, the guy was really cool. I just explained I was trying to decide if I want to buy another now or wait and the stock level would help me make up my mind. He went on to ask if I collect and resell and said his brother is 37 and also into SW lego. I wonder if the other reps you spoke or chatted to have access to the info and were just being difficult. Don't feel bad about wanting to buy 4 more.. I was at my target number weeks ago but after finally building one I keep buying more. Its' predecessor was one of the builds that brought me out of my dark ages but I really like this version much better. I know that might not affect resale value, but who knows if they will ever do a Red 5 again. It is, after all, the most iconic ship in the SW universe. : ) Edited January 27, 2015 by toycrazedchris 1 Quote
ravenb99 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 If either Red 5 or the $18 Flying Flushers do sell out, don't worry I visually confirmed 232,689 Chima Fire Bikes in the checkout lanes of Targets just in the southeast. They're still there people. Don't let them slip by... 1 Quote
Littlek9b Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I joined the panic! Came home and opened the ole iPad to target to finally buy. Sold out! Panicked and bought 8 from tru. Well I bought 4 and made hubby buy 4. Hope it's eol! Quote
exciter1 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 If either Red 5 or the $18 Flying Flushers do sell out, don't worry I visually confirmed 232,689 Chima Fire Bikes in the checkout lanes of Targets just in the southeast. They're still there people. Don't let them slip by... This information has been in the bathroom, swarm swarm swarm!!! 1 Quote
ravenb99 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 This information has been in the bathroom, swarm swarm swarm!!!232,687 and counting 2 Quote
sroster Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I ordered 2 from TRU about a week ago, shipped in the lego case. Thought, oh nice I'll order a couple more in another couple of weeks and try to get 4 a month for the next couple of months. And then someone released the hounds. Quote
trekgate502 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I ordered 2 from TRU about a week ago, shipped in the lego case. Thought, oh nice I'll order a couple more in another couple of weeks and try to get 4 a month for the next couple of months. And then someone released the hounds. Excellent, Excellent! Quote
trekgate502 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 I ordered 2 from TRU about a week ago, shipped in the lego case. Thought, oh nice I'll order a couple more in another couple of weeks and try to get 4 a month for the next couple of months. And then someone released the hounds. Now what are you going to do? Quote
holleman67 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Can't seem to get tru to check out. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app Quote
trekgate502 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Are you sure seems ok to me or is that because I had 4 more in my cart for good measure? Quote
Cross Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Torn on this one. Have seen it assembled, and- just my opinion- a nice build, but compared with other UCS sets I don't feel it is in the upper-class... again, just my opinion. Going against it- there will always be some x-wing version kicking around, one way or another. Unlikely one this "epic", but one available nonetheless. Going for it- Just watch the "Force Awakens" preview and see how significant the X-wing is to all the SW action coming. Surely that will help with this set... but surely it will mean more X-wing iterations to come. More variations = diluted investment. Example: it would be surprising to see another SSD available, in any format. If you love that ship and demand it for your collection, get ready to shell out $1,400+ (just wait). If you love the x-wing- but can't afford the Red-5- you will have more affordable options at a lower price and less piece-count. I am a fan of Batman, and Legos- but I noticed Batman is now fighting a gorilla in the newest Lego set. A gorilla. Point being: Batman is here to stay, from his epic battles with Bane and The Joker, to him riding around in a ridiculous vehicle battling a giant monkey. This makes Batman, as a stand-alone investment, an unappealing one. Diluted, diluted, diluted. It's something to keep in mind with the Red-5. A hell of a set... and certainly deserves a place in an investor's portfolio. But how heavy a hand to play with it is questionable. So, again- I'm torn on this one. Definitely in for a few, but cautiously optimistic on long-term gains relative to other $200+ sets.. 3 Quote
newbie77 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) congratulation fellow BP'ers. you did it .. poofed 10240 Red X-Wing from TARGET . Whether Ed, Jeff gives you or not.. TRUST ME YOU DESERVE pat on the back. so go ahead and PAT yourself if you think you contributed to the noble cause.... en masse horde effect .... Good Luck to all the massive hoarders out there. May your investment be rewarded with like minded return. For those who decided to pass on this, there are better alternatives you haven't missed the boat on bigger gains remember F5's and you will be rewarded with more of these sets. listen to your head not the heart. wish you all the best on the next set. now on to next set .. this one is POOF!!!! Edited January 27, 2015 by newbie77 Quote
hannibal Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Hold on a minute guys, what's that panic all of a sudden? I had the impression many of you didn't like the set...I've read all sort of negative comments about this one. What changed your mind? Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Chris wow. I chatted with them twice and called in twice over the last two weeks and they would say they do not have access to this information. This person must have been honest? I'm going to jump in for another 4. I don't know why.You know exactly why.......dead 5 1 Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Hold on a minute guys, what's that panic all of a sudden? I had the impression many of you didn't like the set...I've read all sort of negative comments about this one. What changed your mind?Dead 5 dude!!!! It doesn't matter if it was a typo or not! Quote
inversion Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Hold on a minute guys, what's that panic all of a sudden? I had the impression many of you didn't like the set...I've read all sort of negative comments about this one. What changed your mind? If you ask people whether they want fruit or chocolate for dessert today and 1 week from now, they will choose chocolate for the former and fruit for the latter. Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 If you ask people whether they want fruit or chocolate for dessert today and 1 week from now, they will choose chocolate for the former and fruit for the latter.False they will pick whatever Eddie Mack says to pick. 2 Quote
GhostDad Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Y'all understand this one is still at LEGO Shop at Home, right? Backordered, shipping in 30 days. Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Bottom line with this set. Above average investment. Are there possibly better choices right now? Maybe, but this is showing many signs of EOL. It has for months. No guarantees from me on this set though, just looking at the activity and reading the tea leaves. Quote
biking_tiger Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Bottom line with this set. Above average investment. Are there possibly better choices right now? Maybe, but this is showing many signs of EOL. It has for months. No guarantees from me on this set though, just looking at the activity and reading the tea leaves. I imagine it's hard to make any comments on this forum when everyone has crowned you a prophet. Either that, or a lot of fun to mess with us. 1 Quote
biniou Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Hold on a minute guys, what's that panic all of a sudden? I had the impression many of you didn't like the set...I've read all sort of negative comments about this one. What changed your mind? It's always the same when a set shows some signs of retirement. itz not selling... I'll neva put my hands on the town hal, this city set, this architecture model, this SW UCS... Itz OoS everywhere ! bakorder on ze LEGO Shop at Home !!! Is need sum !!!!1!! Why I changed my mind you azk mii ? becauz I kan't stand not to have sum and sea sum guyz make few monhey on it whyl I'm not Ohhhh no I mized ze bot ! Itz alreadi sellingz 2% more to RRP on ebay 5 Quote
No More Monkeys Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Bottom line with this set. Above average investment. Are there possibly better choices right now? Maybe, but this is showing many signs of EOL. It has for months. No guarantees from me on this set though, just looking at the activity and reading the tea leaves.Oh, there were guarantees attached to other ones... Quote
Popular Post ravenb99 Posted January 27, 2015 Popular Post Posted January 27, 2015 Maybe, but this is showing many signs of EOL. It has for months. No guarantees from me on this set though, just looking at the activity and reading the tea leaves. Hmmm 10 Quote
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