$20 on joe vs dan Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, bterpeni said: Wasn't Yodas with the Cantina? Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk you're right ...my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bterpeni Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 you're right ...my badNp, rest of your post totally agree with. As more are released, people will be clamoring to complete the collection.Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CsabaLazlo Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 5:50 PM, $20 on joe vs dan said: if you can't flip Luke's light saber this season wait till Vader's comes out. here's my take on these since Yoda's came out: Yoda was a GWP for $200 R2-D2; after-market price plateaued at $85 Luke's was a GWP for $800 AT-AT; price has been around $130-$160...Yoda's recent sold prices were $250-$300 kinda gives you and idea of what might happen when Vader's saber comes out ...the whole series could be $1k in 5 years I had a look at BrickLinking the most recent lightsaber. Excluding the printed piece it came to around £20. The prices they're going for are insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, CsabaLazlo said: I had a look at BrickLinking the most recent lightsaber. Excluding the printed piece it came to around £20. The prices they're going for are insane. there are TONS of retired sets that can be BLed for a fraction of the price...what exactly is your point? That hard to get LEGO sets are expensive??? who walks into Tiffany's and complains that silver knicknacks shouldn't be this expensive Edited December 9, 2021 by $20 on joe vs dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Finally saw this in person the other day. It is impressive. Most impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-responds-design-flaw-star-wars-at-at/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 9:28 AM, $20 on joe vs dan said: there are TONS of retired sets that can be BLed for a fraction of the price...what exactly is your point? That hard to get LEGO sets are expensive??? who walks into Tiffany's and complains that silver knicknacks shouldn't be this expensive I don’t get the appeal of a brick built lightsaber hilt. Comparing this to Tiffany’s: Do you think Lego put their top notch designers on a project that most 12 year olds could MOC themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 11:22 AM, Alpinemaps said: Finally saw this in person the other day. It is impressive. Most impressive. I have a hard time wrapping my mind around ever spending close to $900 (with tax) on box of plastic bricks. With that being said I do need to drive to the Lego to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Mathew said: I don’t get the appeal of a brick built lightsaber hilt. Comparing this to Tiffany’s: Do you think Lego put their top notch designers on a project that most 12 year olds could MOC themselves? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Pseudoty said: Nope What’s the difference between a scalper and a “regular” eBay seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-responds-design-flaw-star-wars-at-at/Design flaw with the AT-AT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Design flaw with the AT-AT Is it a design flaw or just a necessity to keep such a large brick built model from crumbling apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Is it a design flaw or just a necessity to keep such a large brick built model from crumbling apart? Article says that you’ll need a knife to get the pieces apart. I mean, it’s LEGO - you’re supposed to be able to take the thing apart if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Just now, Alpinemaps said: Article says that you’ll need a knife to get the pieces apart. I mean, it’s LEGO - you’re supposed to be able to take the thing apart if you want. Right. I get that. But how many people are spending $800 on a parts pack? You’re buying it for long term display purposes. I guess it creates a challenge for reselling a used set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 The parts that have the issue are used to attach the top to the base. So, if you wanted to partially disassemble the set say for a move you need to place the entire set on its side to use the technique they recommend. Some people are getting all caught up in that is an illegal build technique while others are saying it is a design flaw. I think we will see a Wall-e fixer upper pack coming out in a few months. Not sure if they will do a redesign on sets not produced yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Right. I get that. But how many people are spending $800 on a parts pack? You’re buying it for long term display purposes. I guess it creates a challenge for reselling a used set. Granted, that’s true. But it does go against the spirit of LEGO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Granted, that’s true. But it does go against the spirit of LEGO. So is a $800 price tag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Granted, that’s true. But it does go against the spirit of LEGO. Ha! UCS sets are more or less snap together model kits. The only Lego that truly imbue the spirit are the 3 in 1 Creator sets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Quinn Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Article says that you’ll need a knife to get the pieces apart. I mean, it’s LEGO - you’re supposed to be able to take the thing apart if you want. You can take it apart.Lots of hype over a non issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Harley Quinn said: You can take it apart. Lots of hype over a non issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk the correction issued by LEGO does not the address the part that has the reviewers abuzz...JANG's first comments states this. That said...no one is taking apart their AT-AT and using it as spare parts. Also the issues can be side-stepped by taking apart 99% of it. not many "purists" are buying $900 star wars set. Also there's an element of clickbait-ness here. Many AfoLs are currently researching fervently to justify (talk them into or out of) buying such an expensive set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mathew Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Wife gave green light on purchase: Yay or Nay? I’m heading to the Lego store to see it on display. I’ve never spent so much on one Lego set yet I really want the UCS AT-AT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Just now, Mathew said: Wife gave green light on purchase: Yay or Nay? I’m heading to the Lego store to see it on display. I’ve never spent so much on one Lego set yet I really want the UCS AT-AT. Many would likely say Nay - But if you really want it, Yay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keymomachine Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mathew said: Wife gave green light on purchase: Yay or Nay? I’m heading to the Lego store to see it on display. I’ve never spent so much on one Lego set yet I really want the UCS AT-AT. Do it! At worst you build it, enjoy it a while and then sell it for basically what you paid for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, keymomachine said: Do it! At worst you build it, enjoy it a while and then sell it for basically what you paid for it. Which is what I do with a lot of Lego sets. But $800+ is a large cash outlay all at once. I’m in a rare (and lucky) position to do this right now. There’s just the psychological barrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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