2000451 - The Panama Canal

[longshot]

A friend sent me this pic along with a pretty kewl link to a stop motion of how the set works. If anyone knows anything about this or has a connection in Panama Im certainly interested in getting some of these.......... Apparently there will be 40,000 sold.

http://gcaptain.com/check-out-this-working-panama-canal-lego-set/

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update by jaisonline:

Click below to buy.

https://www.panamastem.com/store/

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[Voltron]

http://brickset.com/article/24574/new-education-set-shows-how-the-panama-canal-locks-work

[Alpinemaps]

The Panama STEM Education website has now opened up purchase of this set to the world.

It's $250, with free priority mail to the US, and DHL shipping everywhere else.

[TANV]

7 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said:

The Panama STEM Education website has now opened up purchase of this set to the world.

It's $250, with free priority mail to the US, and DHL shipping everywhere else.

Oof. Price tag. Oof.

[marcandre]

Looks like an 80's set

[thedingman5]

Hold out for the $50 off coupon.  $199, no tax, free shipping to USA is "ok".  Not great value, but decent.  We have it and like it!!!

[minicoopers11]

Just received it a couple days ago. Impressive!

This has been available to USA buyers for months now. Definitely wait for the coupon. I would expect them to offer it again due to the high price tag. Follow their facebook page (Panama STEM) to get/see it.

[Shewie]

Fairly Limited Education, region restricted set.
Only 40000 boxes manufactured.

Info:
https://brickset.com/article/24574/new-education-set-shows-how-the-panama-canal-locks-work
Website:
https://www.panamastem.com/
Buy:
https://www.panamastem.com/shop/2000451/set-del-canal-de-panama/
RLUG Discount Code 20% for next 14 days only. (anyone can use):
LUGLOVEINT

Shipping cost -
$0 - US.
$40 - elsewhere

example offer from ebay
http://ebay.eu/2v0oyOw

Edited August 2, 2017 by Shewie

[TANV]

Okay, so I caved and ordered it.  LUGLOVEINT works well and if stack the sets, it applies it to each set.  For example, order 2 and you get $99.98 off the sets. 

Edited August 2, 2017 by TANV
Typos

[Shewie]

5 minutes ago, TANV said:

Okay, so I caved and ordered it.  LUGLOVEINT works well and if stack the sets, it applies it to each set.  For example, order 2 and you get $99.98 off the sets. 

you are welcome.

[TANV]

25 minutes ago, Shewie said:

you are welcome.

A belated thanks, @Shewie.

[jaisonline]

free dhl shipping to 100 countries is now being offered.

must have been a slow seller due to postage costs.

https://www.panamastem.com/store/

[Guest TabbyBoy]

Check eBay as it could work out less than $249.99 I paid £166 for mine posted and at it arrived mint.

[jaisonline]

i picked up two sets for $427.92 after tax.    the kids will 100% build one after I teach them about the Panama Canal.

more info i learned or verified during my order by chatting w/ customer support.

• the  "LUGLOVEINT" discount code still works.  
• only 40,000 sets were  designed and packaged at billund, denmark.  not sure if the sets come sealed as i forgot to ask.
• sets are not numbered.   the folks didn't consider typical AFOL factors when negotiating w/ Lego for the license.
• my order # was in the low double digits.  i hope that isn't an indicator of demand or that 40k sets will take a long time to sellout.

[minicoopers11]

1 hour ago, jaisonline said:

i picked up two sets for $427.92 after tax.    the kids will 100% build one after I teach them about the Panama Canal.

more info i learned or verified during my order by chatting w/ customer support.

• the  "LUGLOVEINT" discount code still works.  
• only 40,000 sets were  designed and packaged at billund, denmark.  not sure if the sets come sealed as i forgot to ask.
• sets are not numbered.   the folks didn't consider typical AFOL factors when negotiating w/ Lego for the license.
• my order # was in the low double digits.  i hope that isn't an indicator of demand or that 40k sets will take a long time to sellout.

My order number, a month or so ago, was 10XXX for what it's worth. Sets are sealed.

Edited August 21, 2017 by minicoopers11

[jaisonline]

It's pretty cool the sets are mailed in their Lego shipping box. There are even codes on the tape seals. Ha.

 

rear of box.

 

[Jivepicnic]

Mine came in today, and it was shipped the same way.