TheOrcKing Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 It is. Official LEGO announcement is that it will be retiring at the end of this year, due to the little scandal over its resemblance to a mosque. http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/2786-lego-backs-down-over-jabbas-palace-accelerated-eol-for-9516-due-to-controversy/page-5?hl=jabba#entry88614It is not being retired for any other reason than Lego had originally planned to do so after a certain amount of time same as every other set. The 'other guy' in that scenario interpreted the whole thing whichever way they wanted. Quote
hepcatpunk Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Bought a Used, but complete w/box, Temple Escape off ebay and a Mandalorian Speeder from Target yesterday. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 30x 6865 Captain America's Avenging Cycle from Argos UK at Quote
segreto Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I was buying some cheap beer at Mejeir, and saw a Desert Skiff set. I wanted a Lando for my collection. I have 2 in storage I got on clearance a long time ago, but this one I bought just to add the minis to my collection. Another Boba Fett doesn't hurt, either. When my wife and kids go to bed in 90 minutes, it's me, a 12 pack of Icehouse, and a an easy build. Now if there is a White Sox game on, I will be in heaven. How sad. Quote
comicblast Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 Now if there is a White Sox game on, I will be in heaven. How sad. ^LOL This made me crack up! 1 Quote
Huskers1236 Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 I was buying some cheap beer at Mejeir, and saw a Desert Skiff set. I wanted a Lando for my collection. I have 2 in storage I got on clearance a long time ago, but this one I bought just to add the minis to my collection. Another Boba Fett doesn't hurt, either. When my wife and kids go to bed in 90 minutes, it's me, a 12 pack of Icehouse, and a an easy build. Now if there is a White Sox game on, I will be in heaven. How sad. 2 things are wrong with this paragraph. Icehouse and White Sox? Really??? Now, if you had some, let's say, Samuel Adams Lager or maybe a Boulevard and a Cubs game on, then I'd say you're golden. Quote
Guest eightbrick Posted September 9, 2013 Posted September 9, 2013 2 things are wrong with this paragraph. Icehouse and White Sox? Really??? Now, if you had some, let's say, Samuel Adams Lager or maybe a Boulevard and a Cubs game on, then I'd say you're golden. I was gonna say the only thing wrong with that paragraph is that he only has twelve beers. Quote
segreto Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 2 things are wrong with this paragraph. Icehouse and White Sox? Really??? Now, if you had some, let's say, Samuel Adams Lager or maybe a Boulevard and a Cubs game on, then I'd say you're golden. If I was back in Boston, maybe. In Chicago, I learned to drink myself to baseball happiness, which is faster with Icehouse (the most alcohol per bottle than any other domestic beer). And the Cubs are ok, if you're into that kinda thing. Ironically, the Cubs were the original White Sox back in the late 1800's, the but field wasn't pretty enough for them. Anyway, I still have 2005 memories to hang on to. Quote
Huskers1236 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 If I was back in Boston, maybe. In Chicago, I learned to drink myself to baseball happiness, which is faster with Icehouse (the most alcohol per bottle than any other domestic beer). And the Cubs are ok, if you're into that kinda thing. Ironically, the Cubs were the original White Sox back in the late 1800's, the but field wasn't pretty enough for them. Anyway, I still have 2005 memories to hang on to. One of the local sports stations carries Cubs baseball sometimes and always advertises Natural Light. You couldn't pay me enough to drink that stuff. As for the baseball, I know the Cubs are bad, I've learned to live with it. I've been following them since the 80s as a kid. 2003 really hurt, I've never been able to fully invest myself into a season again. Quote
Huskers1236 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 I was gonna say the only thing wrong with that paragraph is that he only has twelve beers. 10 years ago I would have agreed with you, but when you get a bit out of the bar crawling years and get to true adulthood, most of us slow down the drinking. I would get hangovers so bad that I simply couldn't stomach getting that smashed every night. Sorry for the alcohol tangent, let's get back to Lego purchases. I had none today, though I did receive another Series 6 Roman Soldier in the mail, so I guess I could claim that. Building a bit of an army at the moment. Quote
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 New Star Wars sets - 75018, 75019, 75021. The AtTe and Dropship are awesome sets. Jeks fighter not so much, but I got it for $35 and the minifigs are cool. Haven't decided whether to part it out yet - anyone have success with that one? I parted it out - i sold all the minifigs for 50 (no fees and shipping taken out). I set the set without figs to auction so we will see. I basically need to get 35 out of it to make my money back. I bought it full price though getting the clone and VW. Quote
nolanfan34 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Harry Potter Knight's Bus and Forbidden Forest, used and complete, $15. Keeping these to rebuild with my kid later. Quote
exciter1 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Target: SW: Saesee Tiin Starfighter - $8.98 Wal-Mart: SH: Superman vs. Lex Power Armor - $10 Quote
jaisonline Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 At Target, I picked up 3 City Coast Guard sets for my son (and my first MOC). Paid $119.11 (price matched) for all 3. Not overly bad considering retail for these total $165. About 27% off if my math was done correctly. 60014 Coast Guard Patrol $80 60015 Coast Guard Plane $45 60013 Coast Guard Helicopter $40 Quote
Quacs Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 At Target, I picked up 3 City Coast Guard sets for my son (and my first MOC). Paid $119.11 (price matched) for all 3. Not overly bad considering retail for these total $165. About 27% off if my math was done correctly. 60014 Coast Guard Patrol $80 60015 Coast Guard Plane $45 60013 Coast Guard Helicopter $40 jaisonline, I'm probably dense for missing this but does Target have a sale on CG sets now? I love those prices (and sets). The plane especially is awesome - what a way to get a slick plane (pontoon, nonetheless) and a cool fishing boat in one box. Quote
jaisonline Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 jaisonline, I'm probably dense for missing this but does Target have a sale on CG sets now? I love those prices (and sets). The plane especially is awesome - what a way to get a slick plane (pontoon, nonetheless) and a cool fishing boat in one box. I agree about the sets' look. Very cool. Let me know if you want the Plane from 60015. No sale. They just priced matched the sets using their iPad. I didn't know 60015 was an exclusive until afterwards (lego.com lists it has hard to get). Quote
Sauromosis Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 I was buying some cheap beer at Mejeir, and saw a Desert Skiff set. I wanted a Lando for my collection. I have 2 in storage I got on clearance a long time ago, but this one I bought just to add the minis to my collection. Another Boba Fett doesn't hurt, either. When my wife and kids go to bed in 90 minutes, it's me, a 12 pack of Icehouse, and a an easy build. Now if there is a White Sox game on, I will be in heaven. How sad. Livin' the dream... Got a 70010 Chi Temple for 78.26 including tax. Edit: might be able to get more, do you guys feel good about this set? I only hope it doesn't get the Goblin King treatment and heavy discounts. Quote
Quacs Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Livin' the dream... Got a 70010 Chi Temple for 78.26 including tax. Edit: might be able to get more, do you guys feel good about this set? I only hope it doesn't get the Goblin King treatment and heavy discounts. If there's ever going to be a strong performer from the Chima line, this is most likely to be it. It's the most iconic location of the Chima world (under the Chi Falls from Mt. Kevora), and it's a really cool set with a rare color scheme to boot (Chima gold and brown). Nice price on this too, although you may be waiting awhile for this to EOL, though. 1 Quote
bg2001 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Bought the lost city of atlantis off bricklink. NIB for 60 plus shipping. No idea what shipping will be yet. Not the best price but I'm itching to build it with my kid. Not sure if I will even get it though since it looks like the seller hasn't been active for awhile.... Quote
Diabolos80 Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 I bought Jek's Starfighter. Like most people who buy this, I'm keeping the Jek fig and parting out the rest lol. Jek is probably my second favorite fig after Darth Malgus. Also picked up Heartlake Pet Salon for a bday gift, and the nice clerk let me have both polybag promos :) Quote
Darth_Raichu Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 A few Friends booster packs series 2 for $1.50 each. Cheap birthday presents :D Quote
kerrmando Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Got 42 Lego sets the other day from walmart for 816 bucks. About twenty bucks a set when it's all said and done. Good sets too! Bunch of Hobbit stuff and Hulk break outs Quote
ezbricks Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Bought a Boxed 8037-1: Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter for Quote
boliramirez Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Just bought Four 4840 Harry Potter The Burrow, paid 360 shipped for all of them...... Quote
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