stackables Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Instead of Mr. Gold it could have been an oompa loompa figure. Who couldn't use an army of oompa loompas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTX Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I'm no expert of the English language, but whoever wrote that article is in need of a fundamental writing class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiddlepotts Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I would LOVE an army of Oompah loompas! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdb1984 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Here you go! 25 found so far. Or at least 25 reported. thanks, notice its all those sketchy east coasters and europeans LoL. West coast represent, playing by the rules....(or not reporting it LoL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large_Milkshake Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 http://minifigures.lego.com/en-gb/GoldenMinifigure/Default.aspx 30 have been entered now!cant believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gefmayhem Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I've just seen a few Mr Golds on Ebay UK, bids in the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcbarcelona101 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Give it a few weeks and you'll probably start seeing that price come down and down. Not sure exactly where it will stabilize, but it will be a lot lower than what it has been before the official release of series 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenty1990 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 In my opiobion its just because they are only.just being found so first lot i think they will go down abit when more are found also it will be very limited gold figure for example rhe gold c3-po sells at higer prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 ps3's were selling for $6k on ebay when they were first released and in limited supply. now you can buy one for $200 or less used. similiar situation here. the hype is high and supply is currently very low. prices will come down eventually. if you have one to sell now is the time to do it. happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I've just seen a few Mr Golds on Ebay UK, bids in the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrmando Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 When the Price comes down, buy a few...the price will go back up.. I remember when chrome C3PO was selling for like 70 bucks each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arobert125 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Obviously, after today the price should drop quite a bit. As the 'official' release date is today, the question is how many will be on ebay by the weekend? IMO if u want one, be patient and be ready to drop a couple of C notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 There were 10,000 golden C-3PO's, but I don't think the hype was as bad for those. There will be a ton of people smooshing for these, unlike the C-3PO where you had to buy and open the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadowsk1 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 There is no guarantee to getting one no matter what route you go unless you buy one straight up. I think the price will dip down, but again, there is another audience that wants to be the first to have something which also drives up a price. I'll be curious to see how many of them are actually registered on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicblast Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 the hype is high and supply is currently very low. prices will come down eventually. As a few members have said, it's just the preliminary hype. I can almost guarantee you that we won't be seeing a Mr. Gold sell for $1,000 for at least a few years. The lowest it will probably get is around $100. Just a guess though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimsumonly Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 There were 10,000 golden C-3PO's, but I don't think the hype was as bad for those. There will be a ton of people smooshing for these, unlike the C-3PO where you had to buy and open the set. Yeah you're probably right. But also the fact that back then Lego weren't as popular as they are now. I mean you're comparing a few years back to now. It's just two different worlds IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evanching Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hey all, So I saw that the Toys R Us stores had gotten some series 10 minifigs in earlier this week so I decided to stop by and check them out over the weekend. I went to the store near my house and was talking to the manager while I was going through the bags and he told me there is no Mr. Gold in there, because the employees went through all the bags even before the box was put out. He mentioned that there was no Medusa, Mr. Gold, Trendsetter (even though I found one and bought it - HA!), Librarian and Paintballer. I know stores get shipments before the release date, but to allow the employees to go through them ahead of time seems somewhat unfair. I realize that there isn't anything anyone can/will do about it, but I just thought that was in bad taste for the store to do that. Out of the 18 bags left in the box, they were all warrior women, mechanics, jumpers, clowns and 1 painter. Although I did manage to find the Trendsetter and a Grandpa. Oh well ... maybe I will just try a different store. The one by my work said that their shipment of minifigs never made it because it got stolen during shipping. Geez ... all for Mr. Gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hey all, So I saw that the Toys R Us stores had gotten some series 10 minifigs in earlier this week so I decided to stop by and check them out over the weekend. I went to the store near my house and was talking to the manager while I was going through the bags and he told me there is no Mr. Gold in there, because the employees went through all the bags even before the box was put out. He mentioned that there was no Medusa, Mr. Gold, Trendsetter (even though I found one and bought it - HA!), Librarian and Paintballer. I know stores get shipments before the release date, but to allow the employees to go through them ahead of time seems somewhat unfair. I realize that there isn't anything anyone can/will do about it, but I just thought that was in bad taste for the store to do that. Out of the 18 bags left in the box, they were all warrior women, mechanics, jumpers, clowns and 1 painter. Although I did manage to find the Trendsetter and a Grandpa. Oh well ... maybe I will just try a different store. The one by my work said that their shipment of minifigs never made it because it got stolen during shipping. Geez ... all for Mr. Gold? just another example of rip-offs-r-us shady business practices and why it should be the LAST place you spend your hard earned investment dollars. what i can't believe is that the manager actually admitted that. if it was me i would certainly be making a phone call to the district manager or even someone higher and complaining. that is total BS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotahorn Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 That may be one of the most disgusting things I have read (in the world of Lego). Phone calls would be made... to TLG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Another story that proves TRU is GARBAGE!!!!!!!! Yet people still spend their money there! Unreal!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 You better get ready for the horror stories. If employees at any large box store have a clue about the potential value in a $3 small bag, you will be lucky to find anything of value in these sets. They will be stolen. They will be opened. Better off buying a SEALED CASE of 60 Collectible Series 10 Minifigures. At least you stand a chance of getting a complete collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick2k1 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Honestly that is more prevalent than you might imagine. Ther is nothing stopping employees from doing exactly what they did, which is unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 That is really sad. Are the doing this in work hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeemed763 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 My local Lego store does this, but they typically just help people find a figure they want as they have some of them sorted in the back, I can't imagine one of them would find a Mr Gold and then just let it get bought unknowingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 My local Lego store does this, but they typically just help people find a figure they want as they have some of them sorted in the back, I can't imagine one of them would find a Mr Gold and then just let it get bought unknowingly. If they found a Mr. Gold, would they just buy it for $3?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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