Ciglione Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Why would you think that nothing would retire? TLG is absolutely going to retire sets sometime between now and 12/31. That is a certainty. What those sets will be is a question, but there is no chance that we will make it to 1/1/16 without any sets retiring.Well... I am already very surprised nothing has retired as of yet. Or at least it is still obtainable. So my analysis is that they are trying to keep availability as much as possible. It would be easier for them to just retire a couple of sets. But till now nothing has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket77 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 A load of stuff is retiring at the moment, The Hobbit, Lego Movie, Chima and Agents all seem to be on their way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacific493 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well... I am already very surprised nothing has retired as of yet. Or at least it is still obtainable. So my analysis is that they are trying to keep availability as much as possible. It would be easier for them to just retire a couple of sets. But till now nothing has. But it's still only July. Although, historically, some sets have retired prior to the Nov/Dec timeframe, the bulk of retirements happen during those months. The fact that nothing has officially retired yet is far more the norm than if we had a wave of sets hitting sold out. And aren't you located in Europe? If so, you have already had a wave of off-cycle retirements...just look at set availability on LEGO Shop at Home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus001 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 A load of stuff is retiring at the moment, The Hobbit, Lego Movie, Chima and Agents all seem to be on their way out. Wait wait wait... isn't there this new wave of Chima and Ultra Agents sets coming out? o.O Don't think they on their way out just right now, since the new wave isn't yet released.Hobbit and LEGO Movie yes, as well as the old waves of Chima and UA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket77 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wait wait wait... isn't there this new wave of Chima and Ultra Agents sets coming out? o.O Don't think they on their way out just right now, since the new wave isn't yet released.Hobbit and LEGO Movie yes, as well as the old waves of Chima and UAI mean last years Chima and Agents, they're all done, being very heavily discounted everywhere. Shops are clearing them to make room for new stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feed Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) I think it depends what you mean by retired, as lots of sets have retired(Marvel/DC/SW sets that are UK retired 2015)76002 Apr-13 Jan-1576008 Mar-13 Jan-1576014 Mar-14 Jun-1576009 Apr-13 Jan-1576006 03-Mar Mar-1576019 Jun-14 Jun-1576005 Jan-13 Jan-1576003 Apr-13 Jan-1576016 Mar-14 Jun-1576022 Jun-14 Jun-1576021 Jun-14 Jun-1575000 Jan-13 Jan-1575001 Jan-13 Jan-1575035 Jan-14 Jun-1575036 Dec-13 Jun-1575015 Jun-13 Jan-1575041 Jan-14 Jan-1575003 Jan-13 Jan-1575016 Jun-13 Jan-1575004 Jan-13 Jan-1575024 Jun-13 Jan-1575017 Jun-13 Jan-1575050 Jun-14 Jun-1575005 Jan-13 Jan-1575019 Jun-13 Jan-1575020 Jun-13 Jan-1575021 Jun-13 Jan-15If you're talking about large or exclusive sets, sure different story, but in the context of capacity, removing these and all of the other standard sets, then this opens up a lot of capacity for new product, and it’s these sets represent Legos core business. Edited July 30, 2015 by feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcell Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well... I am already very surprised nothing has retired as of yet. Or at least it is still obtainable. So my analysis is that they are trying to keep availability as much as possible. It would be easier for them to just retire a couple of sets. But till now nothing has. But it's only July. Although, historically, some sets have retired prior to the normal timeframe for retirements (i.e., Nov/Dec), the vast majority of retirements happen much later in the year. Also, if you're in Europe, there have been a number of off-cycle retirements already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 But it's only July. Although, historically, some sets have retired prior to the normal timeframe for retirements (i.e., Nov/Dec), the vast majority of retirements happen much later in the year. Also, if you're in Europe, there have been a number of off-cycle retirements already.Maybe you are right. I am just seeing more and more sets coming available and not so many disappearing. Maybe it is just me. I am seeing it wrong. But for sure it is very busy on the lego aisles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Let's not forget we had an epic clear out of exclusives at the end of last year too. More than usual anyway. Edited July 30, 2015 by tractorboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Aftet all this dances i am not sure what to think about Bulldozer 42028 call to check status...Amz and walmart OOSI think this is going. It's looks great & should do well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I think this is going. It's looks great & should do well...I say no way. Just another delay in getting sets to retailers.. Technic sets like these usually last for 2 years on the shelf and these only came out last August (2014). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zobel0022 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Update for Ewok Village on LEGO Shop at HomeWe're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in January for product availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denosya Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Update for Ewok Village on LEGO Shop at HomeWe're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in January for product availability.At least, it will be binge time for Christmas US second market!(still quite a big stock in EU) Edited July 30, 2015 by denosya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdb1984 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Update for Ewok Village on LEGO Shop at HomeWe're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in January for product availability.woah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 woahDidn't Tumbler do that last year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Update for Ewok Village on LEGO Shop at HomeWe're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in January for product availability.Now that is a message that is directed towards resellers. Game on! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 So Emazers was right (again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now that is a message that is directed towards resellers. Game on!Or could it mean, when you check in January it changes to "retired product". I personally think this set is done, especially to make room for the Hoth Rebel Base, a new Death Star, and who knows what else they have cooked up for the new movies in terms of large exclusives. But, I think EV is done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now that is a message that is directed towards resellers QFLL. Game on! Fixed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now that is a message that is directed towards resellers. Game on!If only at least one of the co owners of this site ever sold anything.LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Or could it mean, when you check in January it changes to "retired product". I personally think this set is done, especially to make room for the Hoth Rebel Base, a new Death Star, and who knows what else they have cooked up for the new movies in terms of large exclusives. But, I think EV is done..True... they do not state they are making more. Just to check back in January. Would Lego be so evil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Or could it mean, when you check in January it changes to "retired product". I personally think this set is done, especially to make room for the Hoth Rebel Base, a new Death Star, and who knows what else they have cooked up for the new movies in terms of large exclusives. But, I think EV is done..Sure, but why write something like that? The Tumbler was a few months old when something like that was posted, so I can understand. This set? It could backfire on LEGO though if people want to flip this set this XMAS. Could be a winner...twice...LOLBy telling people this set will be unavailable for another 5-6 months...in the middle of STAR WARS Madness, this could be very interesting. Edited July 30, 2015 by Ed Mack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricketycricket Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I think it's a similar case to the Simpsons House. A set that is somewhat niche, doesn't move a ton of units, and is in stock many other places besides Shop at Home. So there's no point in doing a production run just to get some inventory at Shop at Home when they're clearly trying to churn out as many Episode 7 sets, Scooby Doo, etc. as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm on my laptop now and am able to hopefully shed some light on my ramblings.1. Spoke to my lecturers (2x professors, one in Markets and Competition and the other International Business).2. Gave them a quick overview of the antics that LEGO has been pumping out.3. The conclusions that Cigilone has came to, "apparently" LEGO is trying to create enough stock to tie them over until the end of the year. This will allow them to slow down production on non-SW ep7 sets and shift their focus and energy into flooding the market with the SW line. 4. (My thoughts) Are we pissing off LEGO by constantly depleting their "reserve" stocks, thus potentially creating a shortage of non-SW related sets towards the end of the year (If point 3 is correct)? Hopefully that makes more sense, if not, I'm going to run away! Update for Ewok Village on LEGO Shop at HomeWe're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in January for product availability. IF both of these are true, and the horde does what it does best, this is going to be a very lucrative selling season for the QFLLs out there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sure, but why write something like that? The Tumbler was a few months old when something like that was posted, so I can understand. This set? It could backfire on LEGO though if people want to flip this set this XMAS. Could be a winner...twice...LOLBy telling people this set will be unavailable for another 5-6 months...in the middle of STAR WARS Madness, this could be very interesting. I guess the flip side to this is if Lego wants to mess with resellers, they post this message, let the resellers buy up all the stock, then they'll unload inventory 6-8weeks before Xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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