LEGO VIP Insiders/GWP Discussion

[minicoopers11]

10 minutes ago, JimboJet said:

Actually 2nd order was placed even though I got the fail message.  When I tried to re-order a third time with Space Coin code, it said it was no good, and I started to freak before checking my Order Status and saw that order actually was placed.

Just placed two orders with the same VIP code. Got something went wrong on both, now one of them actually shows up in my orders.

[Brystheguy]

Can't wait to order my Ulysses coloring sheet as a consolation prize...

 

Edited April 14, 2021 by Brystheguy

[$20 on joe vs dan]

1 minute ago, melting said:

Was thinking of this but wanted to save SW sets for May 4th. 

waiting on triple VIP points?

[Darth_Raichu]

15 minutes ago, CosmicSpeed said:

Got my Ulysses code and the meme...

Lets see if I can buy (& sell) other things today for the prices that I want 🤑

[melting]

5 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

waiting on triple VIP points?

GWP with Star Wars sets maybe?

[starwarsxpress]

what the guess on number of usa sets over 10 minutes tops ? 1,000 is my guess 

[joch29]

1 minute ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

waiting on triple VIP points?

nope...cool GWP on star wars lego

[Huskers1236]

Order finally went through.  Good to go!

[vasp]

4 minutes ago, minicoopers11 said:

Just placed two orders with the same VIP code. Got something went wrong on both, now one of them actually shows up in my orders.

Exactly same situation here. 1 order finally shows up in orders and just got conf email from lego.

[redghostx]

I don't usually care about this, but I'm very disappointed at how this was handled, particularly because I'd like to build one. I'm all for everyone making money on Lego, that's why we're here, but they really should switch it to a raffle like the bat pod instead, or greatly increase the numbers. Artificial scarcity only helps the chosen few, when they could easily just sell this and sell out instead.

That and I got through and clicked redeem and nothing happened, then it kicked me back to in maintenance.

[JimboJet]

14 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Hmm, with the way LEGO ship lately, I would not put a 1 in a lifetime promo with an order that has a $200+ set

Ulysses with plush Yoda and plush Grogu for extra cushioning! May the Force be with me.

[$20 on joe vs dan]

1 minute ago, redghostx said:

I don't usually care about this, but I'm very disappointed at how this was handled, particularly because I'd like to build one. I'm all for everyone making money on Lego, that's why we're here, but they really should switch it to a raffle like the bat pod instead, or greatly increase the numbers. Artificial scarcity only helps the chosen few, when they could easily just sell this and sell out instead.

That and I got through and clicked redeem and nothing happened, then it kicked me back to in maintenance.
 

I thought this WAS a raffle?

[KShine]

1 minute ago, JimboJet said:

Ulysses with plush Yoda and plush Grogu for extra cushioning! May the Force be with me.

As long as they don't squeeze them into a box, you should be good.

[exciter1]

I'm still not sure why LEGO would want these to be so limited?

[JimboJet]

1 minute ago, exciter1 said:

I'm still not sure why LEGO would want these to be so limited?

Maybe the geniuses behind the Gentle Giant "Rock Stars" tour are now working for LEGO?  Those were some good times!

[nami]

5 minutes ago, redghostx said:

I don't usually care about this, but I'm very disappointed at how this was handled, particularly because I'd like to build one. I'm all for everyone making money on Lego, that's why we're here, but they really should switch it to a raffle like the bat pod instead, or greatly increase the numbers. Artificial scarcity only helps the chosen few, when they could easily just sell this and sell out instead.

That and I got through and clicked redeem and nothing happened, then it kicked me back to in maintenance.
 

I thought maybe the promo would sell out less quickly in Canada but looks like we're only talking perhaps seconds or minutes compared to the US. I did have the redemption screen you're talking about freeze up on me as well. Refreshed, started over again, and was fortunate to snag one moments before selling out.

[Huskers1236]

Thanks to those that suggested using phone.  Only way this guy was going to get one as the computer wouldn't load, or when it did, not show any redemptions. 

[CosmicSpeed]

6 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

I'm still not sure why LEGO would want these to be so limited?

This. It is completely obvious that NASA sets sell, so why would they make this a limited item? So people can now add them to Lego owned Bricklink...

[Keyser Soze]

3 minutes ago, JimboJet said:

Maybe the geniuses behind the Gentle Giant "Rock Stars" tour are now working for LEGO?  Those were some good times!

This is exactly what I think of every time someone suggests a raffle. I would much rather deal with this absurdity than a raffle, and I actually won something during that whole experience. Heaven forbid LEGO stick with the original plan of tagging a promo item to the original set. If they know the promo is going to show up late, they can give people who buy the set a redemption voucher that expires in three months or whatever time frame they choose.

[eliminator]

Any idea what the box actually looks like? Or is it like the Yoda Lightsaber-type non-discreet with just a sticker?

Or my guess, just a clear plastic bag...

[exracer327]

19 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

I'm still not sure why LEGO would want these to be so limited?

My impression is that wasn't the plan, otherwise these would have been available Apr 1 as planed.  So they most likely ended up with a short supply.  The next obvious question is, will they produce more?

[Bricklectic]

is it so limited? reports from germany say 3k were made for germany...thats got to translate to minimum 10k worldwide...

[eliminator]

55 minutes ago, 46andTWO said:

Gold coins baby!

Is this confirmed? I only have 1099 points in my account left! Might need my wife swing by the Lego store on her way home from work...

 

Edited April 14, 2021 by eliminator

[BricksBrotha]

9 minutes ago, eliminator said:

Is this confirmed? I only have 1099 points in my account left! Might need my wife swing by the Lego store on her way home from work...

 

Lego hasnt confirmed any of the Coin dates so far. Its all speculation based on previous drops. If its not tomorrow, likely May 1st.  

Either way, I will be ready tomorrow.  I have a sneaky suspicion they want to drop this well before May 4th, given all the server troubles lately.  

[exracer327]

1 hour ago, CosmicSpeed said:

The whole experience was awful. At least on other sites you can get in a waiting queue. All this does is increase the resale for those who did manage to get it. I mean, I really like the set, but I also really like $$$. I wonder how easily it will be MOC'd

Completely agree with everything you said.  I too was thinking about MOCing it.  I can't tell from the pics if those are dark yellow or gold colored pieces.  I can wait to find out.