The Brick Fan just uploaded this interesting tidbit earlier.

The short of it, a new Architecture set will be released sometime in July and consist of 1,210 all white parts, and the first ever building event for the theme will be held. (Check link and below for information.)

Place: Oceanside, California

Store: Barnes & Noble bookstore

Address: 2615 Vista Way, 92054

Date: Friday, July 26th, 2013

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Another B&N will be holding this event (thank you bheltzel for pointing it out).

Place: Atlanta, Georgia

Address: 2900 Peachtree Road, 30305

Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Quacs pointed out this one.

Place: Oak Brook, Illinois

Address: 297 Oakbrook Center, 60523

Date: Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Time: 4:00 p.m.

The event is free to the general public.

The Architecture Studio set itself will be available for purchase from July 25th to the 28th.

Price is believed to be around $150.

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>Architecture Studio (21050)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvarmGbMlWI

Only 70 something left on Amazon.  These things sell fast.  I think anyone who stocked up on it is about to be very happy.  

pardon my ignorance. How do you tell the inventory level at Amazon?

pardon my ignorance. How do you tell the inventory level at Amazon?

add to cart, change quantity to 999. click update. see what amazon automatically changes the max amount you can buy to.

None of these in My B&****** today. Just an empty display.

I was at a B&****** outside of Chicago today, and they had 4 on the floor, so that is going to be the best sleeper place to find them when they are sold out online. This set is a huge winner!!!!

add to cart, change quantity to 999. click update. see what amazon automatically changes the max amount you can buy to.

thank you. However, amazon automatically restrict the quantity to one piece only. So I can't use your method.

 

Nonetheless, I just pop over to Walmart and Target, both are sold out. Only toys r us are in stock but only in store and at $169 instead.

 

I think this may be great for flipping this Christmas.

How much would an Architecture Studio fetch with a beat up box?  Mine arrived from Amazon.com and it appeared to be drop-kicked. I've already ordered a replacement, but debating holding onto this one for a month or so to see what happens, before returning.

I've been buying the Studios up all week at Barnes & Noble for $75 each, along with Mindstorms EV3 for $175.  Can't beat 50% off on these sets!

I've been buying the Studios up all week at Barnes & Noble for $75 each, along with Mindstorms EV3 for $175.  Can't beat 50% off on these sets!

How are you getting 50% off these sets???

How are you getting 50% off these sets???

 

Reusable 40% off B&****** coupon (in store) + 10% off membership + $10 gift card rebate per $75 spent (free $10 card when you buy a $75 card). 

 

Studio = $150 - $60 (40% off) - $9 (10% off) - $10 (free $10 gift card) = roughly $75 after tax.

Mindstorms = $350 - $140 (40% off) - $21 (10% off) - $30 (free $10 gift card x 3) = roughly $175 after tax.

 

Coupon expired today, but this was a fantastic way to get lots of other big sets for half off too.  CHI Temple, Epic Dragon Battle, Helms Deep...

It *is* a great set, and for now while it's relatively available, stop stashing these away as investments and open it up and start playing.  No Lego set that I've owned as an adult has given me as much creative freeform inspiration.  I attribute it to both the monochromatic color palette and the concept itself which unpretentiously says "buy this, and build awesome things from your own creativity. 

 

The included book has about 7 project ideas, but I encourage folks to check out the following resource: 30 challenges for you to try based on the Lego Architecture Studio set.  I've completed 20 challenges so far, so there's a lot of ideas to inspire you!

 

---tom

 

I've got to stop reading these forums. Ordered one from Amazon US even though trans-atlantic shipping and import duties make it relatively expensive. But you convinced me. Besides, this set not having been sold in Europe might make it an even better investment over here (although I don't intend to keep it sealed in box).

 

And welcome to the site!

Does the fact that it says sols out on LEGO Shop at Home mean that they are gone already??

Does the fact that it says sols out on LEGO Shop at Home mean that they are gone already??

 

People are hoping so, but the Sold Out tag on LEGO Shop at Home hasn't meant much lately.

Does the fact that it says sols out on LEGO Shop at Home mean that they are gone already??

Sometimes it does, and sometimes is does not. Some sets are Sold Out for a long time on LEGO Shop at Home and then they come back for sale, while others stay Sold Out and then they EOL.

may be this time it does....

I have been flipping these for some nice returns. Trying to keep them in stock is hard enough without even thinking about a long term investment return on them. 

I went on the B&****** website today to see if the store near the TRU I was going to (to take advantage of the deals there) had any Architecture Studios in stock, or if there were any in stock near me, and I couldn't find it on the website.  Search under "studio" in the LEGO section, and you get a Friends set.  Search "architecture", and you get all of the sets but this one.  They were on there just a few days ago - thoughts?

I think they are done with selling them through their online outlet.  This is OUT!  If you want one though call the store. Mine had two left and they put it on hold for for me for 3-days

I was just scrolling thru Targets Lego selection and I came across this. I know Architdcture Studio is out of stock, but was Target really charging this for a $149.99 set? Disturbing.

Tried to use the kid's club 30% off coupon again today, didn't work this time.  Cashier said this is an adult toy, not kids toy.

Since this is the last box they had in store, bought it anyway at MSRP minus 10% off with BN membership to offset the sales tax.

I was just scrolling thru Targets Lego selection and I came across this. I know Architdcture Studio is out of stock, but was Target really charging this for a $149.99 set? Disturbing.

Target has the Quinjet for $84.99, the original Minecraft for $48.99, and Captain America's Avenging Cycle for $27.99. I have absolutely no idea why they keep the listings for items they clearly sold out of both in store and online but to charge exorbitant prices is ludicrous.

Target has the Quinjet for $84.99, the original Minecraft for $48.99, and Captain America's Avenging Cycle for $27.99. I have absolutely no idea why they keep the listings for items they clearly sold out of both in store and online but to charge exorbitant prices is ludicrous.

BEWARE Target is invading the secondary market space lol

I always thought it was weird. It will be the Bwing next coming in at $250

Target's algo matching other sites.

This is the first time I've seen Target selling sets at secondary market prices.........what the heck?

Not a fan of this set... but i think it will do good... but all whites... no thanks lol