76052 - Batman Classic TV Series - Batcave

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Think it was fairly heavily discounted at smyths last year, but even then the discounted TOA were much better value. 
Even part out figs and weight, this is going to have to come down a lot to move.   
 

[Cheese]

1 hour ago, Val-E said:

See ToA. I expect some type of doorbuster offer after the summer. in Europe, it´s not marked yet so I guess it will stay around till 3rd or 4th quarter.

Batcave marked as retiring soon in UK.  So should see 10% off soon and ultimately 30% off.

[Val-E]

5 minutes ago, LahH001 said:

Batcave marked as retiring soon in UK.  So should see 10% off soon and ultimately 30% off.

"Exclusives" were not put on sale last time around, even when they came back into stock.

[Cheese]

2 minutes ago, Val-E said:

"Exclusives" were not put on sale last time around, even when they came back into stock.

True, but can't see this shifting without any incentives, even with impending retirement.  Only thing that it has going for it is the minifigures and the retro batmobile.  Rest is a complete monstrosity.  Smyths had it below £150 last year and there were not many takers.  So unless there been very conservative with their production runs, then this will hang around like a bad smell taking up lots of valuable shelf real estate that is desperately needed for imminent releases.  Space is such a premium in the stores local to me, that they're having to put sets in the middle of the floor where they get kicked about by the kids.  Wouldn't surprise me to see them go straight to 30% off, in order to put this set out of it's misery. 

[Val-E]

5 minutes ago, LahH001 said:

Wouldn't surprise me to see them go straight to 30% off, in order to put this set out of it's misery. 

Maybe that´s why they tagged it out of season.

In any case, it´s been out barely a year so the misery is nothing compared to Simpsons.

[Alpinemaps]

It is available on TRUs site. Not sure about other retailers.

[longshot]

This set has actually done well parted out........ Figures, batmobile, batcycle, batcopter and the batcave. Have parted out quite a few of them and made a nice return. Especially on a set thats still widely available.

[AZNSalinas96]

What is the consensus about whether or not the US will see this set lower than $270? I love this set and plan on getting it soon

[dcdfan]

[junkrigger]

Finally a realistic msrp has shown up.

 

[Anomander]

On 2017-6-23 at 2:51 PM, longshot said:

This set has actually done well parted out........ Figures, batmobile, batcycle, batcopter and the batcave. Have parted out quite a few of them and made a nice return. Especially on a set thats still widely available.

When you part it out do you apply the stickers to the bricks, or cut them out of their sheet to include with each relavant build, or keep the whole sheet intact and sell that separately?

[Martae54]

When you part it out do you apply the stickers to the bricks, or cut them out of their sheet to include with each relavant build, or keep the whole sheet intact and sell that separately?

 

Cut the sticker sheet. X-acto knife is your best friend. Using a NEW blade for a box cutter will work too.

[Val-E]

2 hours ago, junkrigger said:

Finally a realistic msrp has shown up.

 

Well, that ruined the forthcoming Mythbusters episode about no discounts on exclusives.

[exciter1]

Finally a realistic msrp has shown up.
 

Well, I think double VIP is better than the tote bag.

[bigfanofnu]

49 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

Well, I think double VIP is better than the tote bag.

Looks like we are getting both!

[jbacunn]

Not able to get the tote bag to add to cart with promo code while signed into account. Am I doing something wrong?  

[Deanfjr]

16 minutes ago, jbacunn said:

Not able to get the tote bag to add to cart with promo code while signed into account. Am I doing something wrong?  

yea same just giving me x2 vip pts, might be out of the tote bag? might have to go to Lego store tomorrow if this is the case

[eliminator]

I just tried to add the tote bag with promo code "JUIN" (for Canada) and it works.

Are these tote bags worth selling? I see them going for about $30USD on eBay.

Edited July 1, 2017 by eliminator

[Forsaker]

You can sell just about anything on Ebay. Just typed McDonald's Happy Meal Toys the other day....

[grackleflint]

Just put in an order at the US LEGO Shop at Home with both the tote bag and double VIP.

After entering the promo code, I had to leave the checkout process (continue shopping) and then go back to the shopping cart for the tote bag to show up as a separate free item.

[hepcatpunk]

Blah, they got me.  In for 1 + Tote.  

 

 

[longshot]

On 7/1/2017 at 7:17 AM, Anomander said:

When you part it out do you apply the stickers to the bricks, or cut them out of their sheet to include with each relavant build, or keep the whole sheet intact and sell that separately?

I just cut the stickers with scissors and include the appropriate ones with each lot. Seems to have worked out well so far............

[Val-E]

Out to 30 days at US SAH. Discount + retiring soon tag seems to have done the job.

[Pseudoty]

39 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Out to 30 days at US SAH. Discount + retiring soon tag seems to have done the job.

By "done the job" you mean another production run due to false demand or perhaps shipping some more over to the USA from the EU were they are smart enough not to buy this turd of a set.  I wanted to pull the trigger on one for my personal collection but after rewatching this review couldn't do it even with 20% off and 2X VIP and promo.  This will be an interesting set to watch EOL not sure which will do better it or my Mega Blocks Enterprise. 

 

[Val-E]

Honestly, the Batmobile alone will make more money than the Megabloks Enterprise.

Remember that 30 day backorder is just one step off SOLD OUT status. I guess this one is done by  September.