JM123 Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Bought 5 extra today, minty mint. Overpriced sets are always less hoarded, think it will pay-out as long and even short-term investment. Payed 180 euro for each, while it retails for 230 here in Holland. Lucky me 2 Quote
Caltrops Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Bought 5 extra today, minty mint. Overpriced sets are always less hoarded, think it will pay-out as long and even short-term investment. Payed 180 euro for each, while it retails for 230 here in Holland. Lucky meThat's a nice squadron you got there . . . 1 Quote
Battrax Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 That's a nice squadron you got there . . . On a more serious note, does anyone still think that this (the UCS one) will be put to sleep before the new films? I am not an expert in the Star Wars lore - are the X-wing supposed to be the same model used after the events of the original trilogy as during? Quote
templesweeper Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 On a more serious note, does anyone still think that this (the UCS one) will be put to sleep before the new films? I am not an expert in the Star Wars lore - are the X-wing supposed to be the same model used after the events of the original trilogy as during?I don't know. I actually expect it to stick around through Christmas, after the release of Episode 7. The next X-Wing model is different from this one, so this might be the last chance to get the "classic" design for a while. Quote
El Guapo Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Bought 5 extra today, minty mint. Overpriced sets are always less hoarded, think it will pay-out as long and even short-term investment. Payed 180 euro for each, while it retails for 230 here in Holland. Lucky meAnother thing I learned today: staircases in Holland are crazy dangerous looking. Complete with booby-trap-cord at the bottom, on the off chance that you DO survive the descent. 3 Quote
Ciglione Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Another thing I learned today: staircases in Holland are crazy dangerous looking. Complete with booby-trap-cord at the bottom, on the off chance that you DO survive the descent. Well... at least he placed the X-wings strategically so if you fall down from the stairs they will not break your fall.Looks like an egyptian pyramid trap. Edited August 24, 2015 by Ciglione 3 Quote
ED-209 Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 I agree! Someone call the bloody safety inspector. Quote
JM123 Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) The Lego is stored at the attic, this stair prevents theft.. Or even better, will break the neck of an actual thief trying to steal my Lego's. See it as a sort of safety measure ;-) Edited August 24, 2015 by JM123 Quote
Ciglione Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 The Lego is stored at the attic, this stair prevents theft.. Or even better, will break the neck of an actual thief trying to steal my Lego's. See it as a sort of safety measure ;-)Well... I guess you are home alone and your real name is Kevin? 1 Quote
Quacs Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) On a more serious note, does anyone still think that this (the UCS one) will be put to sleep before the new films? I am not an expert in the Star Wars lore - are the X-wing supposed to be the same model used after the events of the original trilogy as during?Paging sauramosis...he would definitely know. He's our resident SW expert. Edited August 24, 2015 by Quacs 2 Quote
Sauromosis Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Ty mr quacs. The new ones are a different color, blue, and special forces are orange/black. So hard to say but red five is NOT episode 7. Quote
templesweeper Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 My wife would be so proud, but I am pretty much a hard-core Star Wars fan as well. This is the one area with Legos that I really know what I'm doing. Quote
ravenb99 Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Paging sauramosis...he would definitely know. He's our resident SW expert. Ty mr quacs. The new ones are a different color, blue, and special forces are orange/black. So hard to say but red five is NOT episode 7. 3 Quote
Sauromosis Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Close...I'm more man than machine so far... 1 Quote
bramp Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Bought 5 extra today, minty mint. Overpriced sets are always less hoarded, think it will pay-out as long and even short-term investment. Payed 180 euro for each, while it retails for 230 here in Holland. Lucky meWhere did you buy em? Looking for 5 more myself. Quote
JM123 Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Where did you buy em? Looking for 5 more myself.Galeria kaufhof Germany, bougt them online, but there is still stock in the stores.Going next thursday to the physical store, to buy 5 more. They retail for 200 in Germany, but I got a 10% discount.. Can pick them up for 180. Thank you Germany.. Always better than those stupid Dutch prices (230 euro). Same thing with temple of airjitzu.. 200 in Germany, 230 in Holland. Update: it's back to 'out of stock' from 'sold out' in US Edited August 25, 2015 by JM123 1 Quote
zskid00 Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Update: it's back to 'out of stock' from 'sold out' in USGood eye! 1 Quote
JM123 Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Good eye! Thanks, but I got my own system.. Scanning the LEGO Shop at Home websiye each 5 minutes on stock status changes for each important set. Get a notification by mail immediately :-) Quote
yang Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Can order now at LEGO Shop at Home, expected ship date sep 08. Quote
soopaman15 Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 10240 - out of stock expected to ship on Sept 08 on LEGO Shop at Home....In for 1 more! Quote
Fcbarcelona101 Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 I might need to get on this one soon. I have nowhere near as many as I would like and it would make sense for it to go soon. Then again.... Quote
bramp Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Galeria kaufhof Germany, bougt them online, but there is still stock in the stores.Going next thursday to the physical store, to buy 5 more. They retail for 200 in Germany, but I got a 10% discount.. Can pick them up for 180. Thank you Germany.. Always better than those stupid Dutch prices (230 euro). Same thing with temple of airjitzu.. 200 in Germany, 230 in Holland. Update: it's back to 'out of stock' from 'sold out' in USgreat, thanks for the tip Quote
neoconagenda Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 You cannot go wrong with a Red Five. Here is my opinion on the box... With everyone and their brother putting these things away for future sale you have to know that most of them will be in almost perfect condition. Just calculate that into your considerations if you plan to keep it for later sale. As a collector box condition is not a huge issue on the older sets as nobody really put them away, your lucky to even get a box. But when I buy a modern set I go out of the way to keep the box clean because I know there are going to be a ton of MISB items out there... Quote
Fcbarcelona101 Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 I would buy it as well, especially at such a discount. In the end, you should be able to sell it close to its future market value anyway. Quote
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