To continue an earlier thread, here are the sets listed on S@H as "Retiring Soon":

 

Friends - Stephanie's Cool Convertible, Olivia's Speedboat, Mia's Bedroom, Series 1 foil packs

Duplo - Train Starter Set, Doctor's Clinic, Emergency Helicopter

Creator - Apple Tree House

Lego Games - Ninjago, Pirate Plank

Chima Speedorz - CHI Battles, Ring of Fire, Target Practice, CHI Waterfall

Technic - Mini Container Truck

LOTR - Gandalf Arrives, Orc Forge

CMF - Series 9

Architecture - Sugnyemun

Marvel Super Heroes - Captain America's Avenging Cycle

Star Wars - Endor Rebel Trooper and Imperial Trooper Battle Pack, Planet Bespin & Twin Cloud Car, Planet Endor & AT-ST

 

Nothing earth-shattering.  Orc Forge surprises me the most.

I'm a Star Wars fanboy and was really excited about the Cantina re-release especially for a chance to get Greedo, Bith Band, and Dewback.  I'm definitely bullish on this set and can see it doing well similar to recent OT location sets like Jabba's Palace and the Rancor Pit.  It's Star Wars so susceptible to yet another re-release but I don't see that happening for a while.  It was nearly 10 years from the last Cantina until this one.  

Edited November 16, 201510 yr by zskid00

The Cantina being discounted "since day one" only means more "I shoulda bought more when..." after it retires. It's going to be just fine... no surprise, but fine.

The Greedo in the old set was going for £40 alone before the remake.This set is a massive improvement on the old one IMV

 

Already gone at WM.  Target is still in stock at $54.99 with limit of 3 per order.

This set reminds me of home one and palpatines arrest. Those two did OK if you acquired at nice steep discounts. I am expecting the same results on this one.

What about 75053 The Ghost? Rebels series but no Disney Logo. I think it may stick around as it is no OT but if it were to go too then you would have to start thinking that the 3 exclusives are also on borrowed time.

I think the cantina has a lot going for it, because you can't stop at one.  You need 2 or more to make a proper cantina and the piece count in this one is just enough to convince AFOLs that this is a good enough start and design.  Rose colored glasses here, or maybe I picked a bad day to quit sniffing glue.

Love the airplane reference

21 minutes ago, valenciaeric said:

Same arguments for DS!

Yes except one was available for a little over a year and the other is approaching a decade ;)

Agree with marx, these sets were constantly on the shelves.  If investing, for the most part,  I'd buy according to what sells well.  There are some exceptions but don't think this is one of them.  I'm not sure if I bought even 1 of these.  I'm happy to see these sets leave to make room for new.  

Edited November 16, 201510 yr by conceptmachine

14 minutes ago, conceptmachine said:

Agree with marx, these sets were constantly on the shelves.  If investing, for the most part,  I'd buy according to what sells well.  There are some exceptions but don't think this is one of them.  I'm not sure if I bought even 1 of these.  I'm happy to see these sets leave to make room for new.  

Well then you didn't totally agree with me. I have 20....

I guess not!!  I've bought plenty of sets others have no interest in, I'm glad I did.  This might be one of them for you guys.  I'm not a big stars fan, this may be my skepticism.

Bought my first Cantina from Amazon DE last week at a nice discount. Today I received the shipping email, and when I checked Amazon the price had already been increased again to €79,99. 

Interesting because Amazon DE didn't hike up the price for both the ISD and AT-AT sets which are both still on sale there.

6 hours ago, biking_tiger said:

The Cantina being discounted "since day one" only means more "I shoulda bought more when..." after it retires. It's going to be just fine... no surprise, but fine.

totally agree. 

In a world where we don't have EP7 coming out with new Star Destroyers, and without rumors of a Hoth UCS base,,,,i would think those two sets are the big winners. But with me fearing SIMILAR versions of either on the horizon, i think the Cantina is the sleeper hit from this wave.

6 hours ago, exciter1 said:

I think the cantina has a lot going for it, because you can't stop at one.  You need 2 or more to make a proper cantina and the piece count in this one is just enough to convince AFOLs that this is a good enough start and design.  Rose colored glasses here, or maybe I picked a bad day to quit sniffing glue.

TOTALLY agree, 2 cantinas is needed from a structural standpoint, AND to get a full Band of Jizz Wailers. (hope i spelled that correctly).

This is an awesome set and an easy winner if it slips away quietly.

75920 RE changed from RETIRED PRODUCT to SOLD OUT (CHECK BACK IN FEBRUARY)

1 hour ago, glucapg said:

75920 RE changed from RETIRED PRODUCT to SOLD OUT (CHECK BACK IN FEBRUARY)

Lego had to do something to help Walmart quickly sell through 50,000 they shipped 'em...

75054 AT-AT is on CALL TO CHECK on LEGO Shop at Home Europe...what's his destiny? EOL or new restock?

15 minutes ago, glucapg said:

75054 AT-AT is on CALL TO CHECK on LEGO Shop at Home Europe...what's his destiny? EOL or new restock?

sold out in US LEGO Shop at Home

41015 Dolphin Cruiser is "Call to check" at LEGO Shop at Home EU. Gone fishin' soon?! ;)

3 hours ago, Wildemar said:

41015 Dolphin Cruiser is "Call to check" at LEGO Shop at Home EU. Gone fishin' soon?! ;)

I think the Dolphin Cruiser will be sleeping with the fishes soon.

There are currently 896 available at John Lewis for £49.99 in UK

Edited November 18, 201510 yr by chrispcollins421

Ooooh 60004 fire station is back in stock again at EU shop.

10 minutes ago, valenciaeric said:

Ooooh 60004 fire station is back in stock again at EU shop.

That's the first time anyone on this forum has sounded vaguely excited about this set 

I might have trouble shiftng my 1 then!

 

I am excited that I don´t have it! Even with a  buy-in of 36 euros vs 80 RRP, I feel there are just too many of them on the market (and in shops) to flip this Xmas and with the new one onthe horizon, long term value is uncertain. Another production run just makes matters worse.

Next one - it's about time ("Call to check")...

Edited November 18, 201510 yr by Wildemar