jay4e Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 could also be the switch to more sustainable plastics. only a small number of parts are being converted right now but it could make a difference on big sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, jay4e said: could also be the switch to more sustainable plastics. only a small number of parts are being converted right now but it could make a difference on big sets. I hope sustainable does not translate to crappy durability... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 could be numerous things on a set that size. Box, inner package contents, or actual pieces. The box quality is a lot worse so maybe lighter. Since the change about 80% are damaged towards the top straight out of the case. It was never a great quality box to begin with though with the way the weight was and most always had some sort of box flaw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennugsmello Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I noticed this product removed from shop Disney, when it was available a month or so back. Is this a common thing? I was looking to buy this set with a gift card and cannot seem to find the product listed anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, dennugsmello said: I noticed this product removed from shop Disney, when it was available a month or so back. Is this a common thing? I was looking to buy this set with a gift card and cannot seem to find the product listed anymore. They do that when an item has been oos for the few days . It should be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpeed Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Lots of really bad recent reviews for this set, broken supports and missing pieces. As someone who wants one new, a little troubling. Might seem that the reprints have not been up to standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 the last batches were lighter after the first initial massive batch, not by much but enough to get under the next pound which was nice for shipping, guess bad for quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exracer327 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) On 3/24/2018 at 9:14 AM, jay4e said: could also be the switch to more sustainable plastics. only a small number of parts are being converted right now but it could make a difference on big sets. How wide spread is LEGO's conversion to "sustainable" parts? I thought it was just the shrubbery sets that were getting this treatment right now. Edited December 19, 2018 by exracer327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, exracer327 said: How wide spread is LEGO's conversion to "sustainable" parts? I thought it was just the shrubbery sets that were getting this treatment right now. That's all that it is...the soft and bendable Polyethylene. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpeed Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) RUMOR - Apparently there is a 2019 D2C set for release under the Disney guise - 71044. I wonder what this could be...this would also align with the Disney Minifig Series 2 that should come out in 2019. That being said, is now the time to buy the DC, not sure how long Lego can keep two D2C castles in inventory...with DC and HC and two competing Mega franchises. Edited December 27, 2018 by CosmicSpeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillerTime Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hey all - been off the forums for a while. My cousin mentioned they are trying to buy this set for a family member. I actually used to have one years ago I got rid of as I cleared my last lego inventory. Legoshop is showing this as "Temporarily out of stock" - anyone know when this went out? I am assuming this is just due corona buying season for things like Legos and not actaully the product retiring, but would love any info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 51 minutes ago, MillerTime said: Hey all - been off the forums for a while. My cousin mentioned they are trying to buy this set for a family member. I actually used to have one years ago I got rid of as I cleared my last lego inventory. Legoshop is showing this as "Temporarily out of stock" - anyone know when this went out? I am assuming this is just due corona buying season for things like Legos and not actaully the product retiring, but would love any info here. no one knows for sure if they will be back or when has been debated back and forth here..so yeah...no clear answers though many believe the TOOS is indeed temporary, but these are unprecedented times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsxpress Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) any one have any ideas which set goes first this one 71040 or the Lamborghini 42115 ? Edited November 20, 2021 by starwarsxpress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmpirate Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 71040 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoPicker88888 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) I'm surprised that this set hasn't been retired yet, released in 2016? Any news on this? $400 seems like it is underpriced with all the inflation going on with everything around the world. I feel like it would be $500+ if it were released now. Edited March 13, 2022 by LegoPicker88888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Backordered 60 days. The end is near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLover80 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, marcandre said: Backordered 60 days. The end is near. Are you expecting they won't fulfill backorders on this one? I'm thinking they'll ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 They will fill the orders. I think it will go toos for a while. Come back into stock one more time once they catch up, then go sold out. Pretty familiar patter on retiring large sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaozz Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 71040 is not on EOL list for this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joch29 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 55 minutes ago, chaozz said: 71040 is not on EOL list for this year take a look at the lego website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 No longer backordered. My orders went from ships 12/27 to todays date. Still retiring soon thankfully. Don't want another pile of treehouses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogelwoc Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 What’s the chance this and others retiring soon will go temporary oos during the double vip week…Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaozz Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Maybe they plan to retire it for the next round which is normally i think in may. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbus311 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Maybe they plan to retire it for the next round which is normally i think in may.What retirement list are you looking at that it is not on? It is on both Brickfanatics and Stonewars lists for retiring at the end of 2022. Along with retiring soon tag on LEGO Shop at Home. Even Brickset has the retiring date as Dec 2022.Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogelwoc Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Sold out in North America @SAHSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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