Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I have no issues with anyone that doesn't want to invest in Architecture, just make sure you do it with your eyes wide open. John Hancock - selling 3-4x over retail Sungnyemun - selling 2x over retail That's all that has retired so far. Pretty nice returns for two sets I wouldn't consider "iconic". Hmm.. I've actually drank margueritas on the 95th floor of JH. You've now got me thinking, could the currently discounted Empire State Building be worth a punt? I actually liked Sungnyemun as I've been to Seoul too a few times but, it's never been sold in the UK to the best of my knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 @Quacs... You know I'm going to get my wallet out again now, don't you? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakinisvader Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Since this looks like the roman numeral 3, are they going to do the other roman numerals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Since this looks like the roman numeral 3, are they going to do the other roman numerals? I'll give them a Roman 5 (V) - two fingers! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hmm.. I've actually drank margueritas on the 95th floor of JH. You've now got me thinking, could the currently discounted Empire State Building be worth a punt? I actually liked Sungnyemun as I've been to Seoul too a few times but, it's never been sold in the UK to the best of my knowledge. The Signature Room is a great place to have drinks, and it happens to be where I proposed to my wife. There is no correlation between the drinks I consumed and my marriage proposal... The Empire State Building could definitely be worth a shot, although it's been out a while (since 2009 in the US). I love the design of it. @Quacs... You know I'm going to get my wallet out again now, don't you? ;-) I know, right? I've fallen hard for the Architecture line (as a hobby investor). I think your best bets right now are Fallingwater and Imperial Hotel. Both are Frank Lloyd Wright, and architecture buffs love FLW. Robie is also FLW, but I'm a little concerned that it's not iconic, and MSRP is really expensive. That said, I LOVE the actual Robie House (I've been on a tour), have one set and am looking for another 1-2 if I can find them at good discounts. In the interest of full disclosure, I also have White House, Fallingwater, Sungnyemun, Brandenburg Gate, and Willis Tower so I have a rooting interest in the line. Most of these were purchased because I found them at >30% discounts and because the line appeals to AFOLs and architecture enthusiasts, both of whom typically have disposable income. My main hesitation with the Architecture line is that the sets tend to last at retail >= 3 years. Fallingwater falls into this category which could give some pause, but I like this set and think it will still do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_teng Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 It looks alright but I'm not super sold on it, maybe after seeing it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brickcrazyhouse Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I'll give them a Roman 5 (V) - two fingers! ;-) I second that v for victory edit: just saw the date of the quote It was a joke I'm pretty sure you ment the two finger version of our "you're # one" hand gesture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I'll give them a Roman 5 (V) - two fingers! ;-)Seeing how you're from the UK, you mean the "two-fingered salute" don't you? Heh heh. :derisive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingleonidas Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 are the parts in architecture sets unique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4x18 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 are the parts in architecture sets unique? Maybe some colors in some sets, but basically they are small tiles, 1x1, 1x2, 1x3 and some small bricks. Did you see the 2012 Employee's Gift set Ole Kirk's House? I was about to buy one of those around September but had my money on the Crawler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 It is more of a hotel but I see where you are coming from. I'd say a casino that you can sleep in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 are the parts in architecture sets unique?Some parts are rare like the Brandenburg Gate is the only set thus far with those 'cheese slopes' in sand green. Also the Architecture sets have printed name plates which are unique to each design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich B Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Pretty cool, but I would have preferred a larger scale version like they did with the Opera House, not this little thing: https://www.google.com/search?q=lgo+marina+sands+bay&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=XrmBUqieKq2x4AO9i4CIBA&ved=0CDkQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=595#q=lego+marina+sands+bay&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=SZXHkaEISNxm0M%3A%3BUAvgSGByPAntOM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Flegogenre.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2013%252F10%252FLego_Architecture_MarinaBaySands.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Flegogenre.com%252Flego-marina-bay-sands-21021-architecture-set-revealed%252F%3B720%3B280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrobotic Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I think sets will be slow burners, although there's actually two subsets - Landmark and Architecture. The Landmark sets are a bit too quick to build and are a bit pricey for what they are, but the architecture sets are pretty good fun to construct IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarkie Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 http://www.brickset.com/news/article/?ID=8966 Brickset has a review on it and I'll pick one up this weekend. Looking forward to building it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikechw Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I live in Hong Kong and I bought 2 sets from a local dealer for around HKD 390 last week, which is around USD50. Just wonder what is the official price for this one.... Anyone knows ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I live in Hong Kong and I bought 2 sets from a local dealer for around HKD 390 last week, which is around USD50. Just wonder what is the official price for this one.... Anyone knows ? Judging on the piece count, I would have to guess that the MSRP of the set is about $60 - $70 USD. That is just a guess. I have no clue what the official MSRP of the set is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoyojimbi Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 they're only sold in the hotel/casio giftshop and the museum, they're about $72 USD retail I believe, and limited to 10,000 sets supposedly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayteef Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 they're only sold in the hotel/casio giftshop and the museum, they're about $72 USD retail I believe, and limited to 10,000 sets supposedly Ah didn't know this. So can we expect to see them at retails stores in 2014? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Whitefang of Eurobricks has done up a review on this set. Name: Marina Bay Sands, Republic of Singapore Number: 21021 Pieces: 602 Retail: ? -Front- -Back- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcarin Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Really not liking the set... I find UN HQ far cooler looking set. in an overall not a great line for me personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothchui Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I live in Hong kong and bought 3 sets of this month. The cost is 370 HKD. It is around 46 US. I checked BL price is US 125....... crazy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapZef Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 As stated earlier, this is a limited edition architecture set (the first one I think). Only 10000 made and only selling in Asia. See this link: http://rebrickable.com/blog/2013/review-21021-marina-bay-sands-hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilted Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I asked some relatives living in Singapore to grab me a couple but they sold out in a blink of an eye. They talked to two LEGO representatives and they told them that this set would be available worldwide in 2014, we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil007 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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