71040 - Disney Castle

[jstodda]

Perhaps due to lack of additional incentives (promo / 2xVIP) on a set that will probably be around awhile... I know I'm waiting. In-store purchases sold out in DFW in about 15 minutes (limited quantities received).

Good to know. I'm DFW and was about to head to a store.

[jaylay]

how many per case?  if buying two do you think Lego will ship the two in a case?

[Loghamel]

1 hour ago, Deadfraggle said:

Not too terribly surprising given the launch of the new item. I'm actually surprised it's lasted all day at LEGO Shop at Home.

I'm just wondering; has a set ever sold out day 1 of availability?  Seems like there would a HUGE amount of inventory on hand for the first day.  

[Migration]

10 minutes ago, Loghamel said:

I'm just wondering; has a set ever sold out day 1 of availability?  Seems like there would a HUGE amount of inventory on hand for the first day.  

21104 did, and I think Exo Suit may have as well. 

[Loghamel]

Just now, Migration said:

21104 did, and I think Exo Suit may have as well. 

Thanks.  I haven't been at this long enough to remember stuff like this.

[exciter1]

2 minutes ago, Migration said:

21104 did, and I think Exo Suit may have as well. 

41999

[Deadfraggle]

23 minutes ago, Loghamel said:

I'm just wondering; has a set ever sold out day 1 of availability?  Seems like there would a HUGE amount of inventory on hand for the first day.  

Lego Technic Porsche was limited from the start, but I guess that was due to the shipping issue. Still,with the hype, I think it might have gone that first evening?

Seems like some of the CMF have lasted a day or two, but I might be mistaken on those as well on those.

[Curtis]

Mailer today:



Opens up to a big poster of the set:


And a VIP ad on the other side:

[LegoWalker4]

Lego employee at Arundel Mills Mall near Baltimore said they had 25 sets this morning, they sold out in 30 minutes and they handed out numbers to those in line.  l was also told the next 2x VIP points promotion will be in October.

[ravenb99]

1 hour ago, jaylay said:

how many per case?  if buying two do you think Lego will ship the two in a case?

2 per case. Really no benefit to a sealed case though. Had some with punctures and they were perfect on the outside of the cases.  

Don't think they would either as they are 14" wide cases

Edited August 18, 2016 by ravenb99

[jaylay]

2 per case. Really no benefit to a sealed case though. Had some with punctures and they were perfect on the outside of the cases.  

Don't think they would either as they are 14" wide cases

U think Lego will ship the case?

[nolanfan34]

Anyone else trying to order a castle and the stupid site is down?

Never mind, back up now.

Edited August 18, 2016 by nolanfan34

[ravenb99]

Complete. Tried to make tinkerbell fly with the webs from the spiderman bridge set but was a fail at 2am

Reverse

[Manse1001]

9 hours ago, ravenb99 said:

Complete. Tried to make tinkerbell fly with the webs from the spiderman bridge set but was a fail at 2am

Reverse

 

Looks fantastic, mine should arrive today! How would you rate it? One of the greats??

[ED-209]

Are the bricks printed, or are there stickers?

[Manse1001]

5 minutes ago, ED-209 said:

Are the bricks printed, or are there stickers?

Many are printed but with all sets there are some stickers, have a watch of the brick show review on Youtube, it should answer most of your questions.

[Manse1001]

Jangs 10 Minute Speed Build:

 

[ravenb99]

6 hours ago, Manse1001 said:

Looks fantastic, mine should arrive today! How would you rate it? One of the greats??

It was a great build especially for a large set.  So much different stuff going on.   Most big sets seem to get repetitive but this one has so much different stuff going on.  Definitely one of my favorites.

[exciter1]

41 minutes ago, ravenb99 said:

It was a great build especially for a large set.  So much different stuff going on.   Most big sets seem to get repetitive but this one has so much different stuff going on.  Definitely one of my favorites.

I have to say, it's rather stunning and I'll probably buy this sooner than I keep telling myself I would.  I still have GBHQ, Classic Batcave, and Helicarrier to build.  My son keeps harping on me to build the Helicarrier, but I want to work on the Batcave next.

[Visscher]

I ordered this online this am (vip) and they just emailed saying it was out of stock. No eta. 

 

Thank you for ordering from shop.LEGO.com. Unfortunately, the item(s) listed below are currently out of stock and it will be a little longer before we can ship them to you

[kris_1973]

2 hours ago, Visscher said:

I ordered this online this am (vip) and they just emailed saying it was out of stock. No eta. 

 

Thank you for ordering from shop.LEGO.com. Unfortunately, the item(s) listed below are currently out of stock and it will be a little longer before we can ship them to you

Odd that the site still shows as available...

[bouncer]

I"m still watching the e-bay sells.  Even at $479.99 after fees, shipping and the cost of the package I would only be walking away with $35.  I was hoping these would start on e-bay at $500+

[Voltron]

People have started parting out the minifigs on ebay, listing for £150... 

None sold yet, Would be amazed if they sell for such a price

[Visscher]

41 minutes ago, kris_1973 said:

Odd that the site still shows as available...

It says it's available when I log in to Lego.com still too. So they want to sell them still. 

[dcdfan]

I"m still watching the e-bay sells.  Even at $479.99 after fees, shipping and the cost of the package I would only be walking away with $35.  I was hoping these would start on e-bay at $500+

It's not even on the top sellers list yet at LEGO Shop at Home.