42055 - Bucket Wheel Excavator

[woodyhtc]

Does anybody know when is the release date in US?

[Val-E]

1st August worldwide.

[Ted]

1st August worldwide.

1st of August? no early VIP release? not that i can see any now?

[Val-E]

36 minutes ago, Ted said:

1st of August? no early VIP release? not that i can see any now?

No early access because it is not an exclusive. You might see it in some B+M shops before then but probably the opposite in Aus.

[Ted]

No early access because it is not an exclusive. You might see it in some B+M shops before then but probably the opposite in Aus.

Yes understood. And it does take a while to arrived in Australia physical stores. we will be lucky to see it on the shelves in November before Xmas.

[diablo2112]

It's now live on LEGO Shop at Home.  Just put my order in.

Lego 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator

 

Edited August 1, 2016 by diablo2112

[marcandre]

I hope they package that bus separately. It's going to get pancaked by that monster excavator box. 

[diablo2112]

Update: also available on Amazon Prime w/2 day shipping.  Cancelled my S&H order, and went via Amazon.  No tax for me, either that way.  The bus isn't the big a deal to me.  I get 3% cash back on Amazon, a better deal than 5% VIP considering no tax.

 

Edited August 1, 2016 by diablo2112

[diablo2112]

Good looking kit.  32 bags, numbered 1-8 + motor, battery box, and manual.  Love me my Technic flagships.  Also, the B-model instructions are now up on Lego's site.  The B-model looks super on the back of the box, very tempting to order a second kit for that build

[jm0221]

Is 42055 the main flagship model for this year then? Looks fantastic!

[Furious_george]

On 17 July 2016 at 3:20 PM, Val-E said:

 

4 hours ago, diablo2112 said:

Good looking kit.  32 bags, numbered 1-8 + motor, battery box, and manual.  Love me my Technic flagships.  Also, the B-model instructions are now up on Lego's site.  The B-model looks super on the back of the box, very tempting to order a second kit for that build

Man I wish we had a LEGO store. I ordered day one, and mine has just begun the three week journey.

[pzyluke]

Just got this today at my local Lego store. Free London Bus and $30 in points for the double VIP weekend? Yes please!

 

The box is comically giant. This thing is awesome.

[Val-E]

You know you are in for a long build when the bags are numbered up to 8 sets and the manual is thicker than the battery box!

[Voltron]

Amazon UK selling for £150, 17% off already, it's only been 2 weeks since release 

[Andyperkins]

Down to £123.99 at Argos.

[Voltron]

Hope no-one bought this set for reselling, or if they did they better have got rid of it.

 

I've found for most technic sets the only opportunity to make money is if you get early to qfll, get at >50% off, or long term hold after EOL. 

[Lordoflego]

1 hour ago, Mhd747 said:

Hope no-one bought this set for reselling, or if they did they better have got rid of it.

 

I've found for most technic sets the only opportunity to make money is if you get early to qfll, get at >50% off, or long term hold after EOL. 

I'm not saying that you're wrong, but what other way of selling any Lego set in the secondary market is there? Besides the 3 ways that you mentioned? 

Edited September 4, 2016 by Lordoflego

[Manse1001]

I'm not saying that you're wrong, but what other way of selling any Lego set in the secondary market is there? Besides the 3 ways that you mentioned? 

Sale your sons stash that nan and grandad got him!!!! (Joke by the way, I don't encourage that sort of behavior) lol

[Voltron]

34 minutes ago, Lordoflego said:

I'm not saying that you're wrong, but what other way of selling any Lego set in the secondary market is there? Besides the 3 ways that you mentioned? 

Sorry should have been more clear.

There are really only 3 ways to make money like I mentioned. This wasn't a good set to qfll as people started buying this set hoping it would be the next technic porsche. However this does not have the same appeal as the porsche as the only people who would buy it early are the die hard technic fans.

 

[Brenner]

Massive set! I definitely want one for my own collection. For investment, no plans (yet).

[marcandre]

1 hour ago, Lordoflego said:

I'm not saying that you're wrong, but what other way of selling any Lego set in the secondary market is there? Besides the 3 ways that you mentioned? 

TRU parking lot

[emazers]

Buying this set at Retail you have many many years to make money, unless you can get 20% coupons and with your 10% Tru Credit Card on Thursday thats  about $80 plus some gift cards, than these will be great investment if we can get them for $180-$200. Now these are not even in Tru stores yet but they are coming.

[exciter1]

Buying this set at Retail you have many many years to make money, unless you can get 20% coupons and with your 10% Tru Credit Card on Thursday thats  about $80 plus some gift cards, than these will be great investment if we can get them for $180-$200. Now these are not even in Tru stores yet but they are coming.

My TRU probably won't carry them. They may have had one case of Volvo show up in 2 years.

[Bold-Arrow]

ill eventually end up buying one somehow, somewhere 

[Val-E]

2.5 years to go on this one so plenty of time. I have a feeling this won´t be a best seller as it is not as appealing as the vehicles - it´ll be purchased more as a parts pack and that does not bode well for future appreciation.