Popular Post Gonkalin Posted April 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2021 I grew up in Orlando. Space Shuttle was part of our culture. I watched Challenger blow up with my naked eye standing in the outdoor field of my school yard when I was in middle school. We would watch launches on TV and then seconds after the shuttle clears the top of the tower we would run outside and watch it go up with the naked eye. It was a great time for space travel. I also have a good family friend that is an air traffic controller at the Kennedy landing facility. One time (pre-9/11) the 747 was there after dropping off the shuttle. My friend called me up and asked if my wife and I wanted to come to NASA to see the 747. We got a whole behind the scene tour of the facility. Got to go inside the 747. Sit in cockpit (the whole thing is completely gutted as you can imagine to reduce the weight), climb the yellow tower they used to remove the shuttle off the back of the 747. It was super cool. He took us out on the runway and showed us the marks where the front tire touches down and makes the skid mark (they paint a circle around them with the STS number to mark the moment in time). The tower called us on the radio while were were there and informed us to get off the runway as the 747 was getting ready to take off. We literally pulled a few feet off the runway into the grass while the 747 took off right in front of us. It was so cool. An experience I'll never forget. He said one of the biggest challenges they have at the landing facility is keeping wildlife off the runway. Apparently fences don't work very well. A 747 / Space shuttle combo lego set would be super cool. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkalin Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 My friend "Ken Hooks" is quoted here in this article. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/behindscenes/atcslffeature.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 46 minutes ago, lebrick said: What makes you think that the supply was higher? What were you initially thinking? Judging by the reaction, I would say the production run was between 3k-5k. That is pretty limited for a Lego set I would say. I have noted that 5K or less tends to hold its price pretty well (going back to the BHz exclusives) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 32 minutes ago, marcandre said: I'm guessing the yellow box like the soccer players, chariot, colored bricks ect... Run is too small for a real box. I agree the box will make or break this thing the only unique element appears to be the sticker for the plaque...no MFs, but the homage to a real piece of history should help...but the box is like 90% of its collectability/Resale; IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliminator Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: I agree the box will make or break this thing the only unique element appears to be the sticker for the plaque...no MFs, but the homage to a real piece of history should help...but the box is like 90% of its collectability/Resale; IMO. Are those boxes "unsealed" with ziplock bag? Can't remember. Actually dont mind that as I can build, display, and re-sell later if needed. Only that the sticker will have been applied to the tile. Edited April 14, 2021 by eliminator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsxpress Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 so any guesses on the last coin tonight at 7 pm or midnight or tomorrow at 9 am ? lol that being said this article says the last coin will be here in may https://www.promobricks.de/lego-vip-coins-zum-kauf-gelistet/120778/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliminator Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, starwarsxpress said: so any guesses on the last coin tonight at 7 pm or midnight or tomorrow at 9 am ? lol that being said this article says the last coin will be here in may https://www.promobricks.de/lego-vip-coins-zum-kauf-gelistet/120778/ What the F? They're selling them online in EU? That really takes the wind out of my VIP sails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsxpress Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, eliminator said: What the F? They're selling them online in EU? That really takes the wind out of my VIP sails... no they aren't it was a website bug but you couldn't buy it even though you could add it to the cart lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, starwarsxpress said: no they aren't it was a website bug but you couldn't buy it even though you could add it to the cart lol Maybe the people who tried just didn’t refresh enough times... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Fcbarcelona101 said: Maybe the people who tried just didn’t refresh enough times... You might be on to something. I refreshed approximately 982 times on two different devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Helmet Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Looks like nothing dropping tonight. Scotty gave up and the servers can't handle any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickzoor Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 7 hours ago, exracer327 said: I once got to see the shuttle return to Cape Kennedy riding piggyback on the 747. That was impressive unto itself. That is also the one LEGO set I'm waiting for. Even a GWP mini version would be awesome. I mean, it’s 25 years old already but they did make one https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=6544-1&name=Shuttle Transcon 2&category=[Town][Launch Command]#T=P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exracer327 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, brickzoor said: I mean, it’s 25 years old already but they did make one https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=6544-1&name=Shuttle Transcon 2&category=[Town][Launch Command]#T=P I didn't know that set existed. Thanks. However, I'm thinking a modern more true-to-life model, even in midi or micro scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrickGuru24 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, starwarsxpress said: so any guesses on the last coin tonight at 7 pm or midnight or tomorrow at 9 am ? lol that being said this article says the last coin will be here in may https://www.promobricks.de/lego-vip-coins-zum-kauf-gelistet/120778/ I'm pretty certain every coin was originally supposed to drop on the 1st of the first five months. Likely the only reason the first one dropped in the middle of January was a delay, because past that, they've all dropped on the 1st's. I'm still checking every night, but I would be shocked if the last coin became available any sooner (or later) than May 1st. Edited April 15, 2021 by TheBrickGuru24 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietsma Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 19 hours ago, marcandre said: I'm guessing the yellow box like the soccer players, chariot, colored bricks ect... Run is too small for a real box. This turns out to be the case. First real pictures are showing up on ‘Marktplaats’ (Dutch Ebay 😉). It’s a bit disappointing, but there still seems to be a lot of interest.. I’m receiving mine tomorrow. After seeing this pictures my decision to sell is going to be easier. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Pietsma said: This turns out to be the case. First real pictures are showing up on ‘Marktplaats’ (Dutch Ebay 😉). It’s a bit disappointing, but there still seems to be a lot of interest.. I’m receiving mine tomorrow. After seeing this pictures my decision to sell is going to be easier. bummed...the crappy box knocked this item down by $100+ in terms of long term value, IMO But at least we know they didn't make very many. This will fall under the Yoda's lightsaber disappointment category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsxpress Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) I still love it - its a rare and cool set to go with the shuttle Edited April 15, 2021 by starwarsxpress 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: But at least we know they didn't make very many. This will fall under the Yoda's lightsaber disappointment category. I take Yoda lightsaber disappointment over 99% of LEGO themes out there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkalin Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Disappointing but better than a poly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliminator Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Assuming the info plaque is a sticker? No chance of a printed part....(?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Obvious Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) not sure if anyone posted the direct link to the ulysses yet.. https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/ulysses-satellite-5006744 blurry af, but i'm not seeing the outline of a sticker? Edited April 15, 2021 by Captain_Obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Captain_Obvious said: not sure if anyone posted the direct link to the ulysses yet.. https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/ulysses-satellite-5006744 I guess we know now when a picture of the box is not available on the product page or any "leaked" images on Youtube...it's gonna be the fugly yellow makeshift 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebrick Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) April 15th, 2021 Average rating4out of 5 stars 4.0 obviously | 35-44 I would recommend this to a friend! Purchased for: Self yo, lego.. can we start putting these gwp's in a better box? given the low-grade box, not feeling like a VIP, more like i just got a gwp with a happy meal from mcdonald's lol. Yellow box it is Edit: Just noticed that someone already posted a picture of the box here. lol Edited April 15, 2021 by lebrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, lebrick said: April 15th, 2021 Average rating4out of 5 stars 4.0 obviously | 35-44 I would recommend this to a friend! Purchased for: Self yo, lego.. can we start putting these gwp's in a better box? given the low-grade box, not feeling like a VIP, more like i just got a gwp with a happy meal from mcdonald's lol. Yellow box it is I like this one better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebrick Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) I am disappointed that this special set didn't come in such a package it truly deserves. Although to be fair, this was peak LEGO packaging. It was all downhill from here. Edited April 15, 2021 by lebrick lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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