David J Gill Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Why would LEGO choose to manufacture and sell sets for this building? Are such things part of a marketing deal? I'm guessing all or most of the buildings in the architecture series are in the public domain, i.e. LEGO does not need to pay a fee for the rights to recreate or do some sort of profit sharing deal or some such thing that might go along with a STAR WARS set. Did LEGO pay Marina Bay Sands to do this or did or did the casino/hotel owner pay LEGO? I ask these questions because for most of the world this building is unknown. Let me admit I am an architect and I think the buildings the casino industry buildings are horrible. I don't want this one, but as a fun, futuristic set for a buildings it's kind of fun (like for kids....I still think its crap.) This LEGO set is a much better object than the actual building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissynail Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Who will collect this set? Architects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoyojimbi Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 completionists will buy it also, like me, anyone have a pair they want to trade, let me know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranion Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I noticed the box for the new Marina Bay Sands set has a "Limited Edition" tag on it and I've read on some EBay listings that it was a limited release in Asia. Can anyone clear this up for me? I'd like to buy it but would rather buy it at a normal price if it's going to be released in the US. If it's a limited release I might consider coughing up the dough on EBay/BrickLink. I've never used BrickLink though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 10,000 made and yes limited to Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranion Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 So I can't buy it in the US through normal channels like a LEGO store or Amazon? An "EBay special" as I call them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Nope......the only way to get it here is to cough up the 300+ bucks on ebay or Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I would just thought let it go.....I think it's super silly to spend that kind of money on such a small set, that's me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inversion Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I would just thought let it go.....I think it's super silly to spend that kind of money on such a small set, that's me though. Don't underestimate completionists. People pay more for stamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Bricklink it and make a reproduction nameplate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranion Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Bricklink it and make a reproduction nameplate. I could...But then I wouldn't have the box, or the manual...Or the complete Architecture series! Yeah, I'm one of those "completionists" your mother warns you about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I could...But then I wouldn't have the box, or the manual...Or the complete Architecture series! Yeah, I'm one of those "completionists" your mother warns you about. I'm sorry.....that's gotta be rough in the Lego world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Looks to be limited. I mentioned this set about a week or two ago. I just recently paid $200 and now they are close to $300. They are only available in the actual hotel'a gift shop and in parts of Asia(Singapore and Sourh Korea). Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not South Korea, Singapore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranion Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I'm sorry.....that's gotta be rough in the Lego world. That's why I took a blood oath to only complete the Architecture series. As much as I'd like to start another one I just CAN'T. I know I wouldn't survive it. The worst part is the next theme I wanted to complete was the CUUSOO series. Could you imagine having to buy the "Shinkai" submersible? There IS one on EBay right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 There are a few on bricklink just under $200. If you really want it act fast, its only going to be more. I'm tempted to buy a few on bricklink and toss them on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not South Korea, Singapore.Yes. I added Singapore. I also read South Korea, but I don't know for sure. What I do know it's not coming here. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 There are a few on bricklink just under $200. If you really want it act fast, its only going to be more. I'm tempted to buy a few on bricklink and toss them on ebay.Check the shipping. Most are overseas and are charging $40 to ship. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 That would be awesome....I have many friends there in South Korea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 If you want to read more, Huw from Brickset did an article on it. I would find the link if I wasn't on my phone. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 That's why I took a blood oath to only complete the Architecture series. As much as I'd like to start another one I just CAN'T. I know I wouldn't survive it. The worst part is the next theme I wanted to complete was the CUUSOO series. Could you imagine having to buy the "Shinkai" submersible? There IS one on EBay right now...There are 5 on ebay right now......it has jumped quite a bit in the last 1.5 years since Cuusoo fever hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Here is the article Huw from Brickset wrote on the set...It is available only to LEGO S@H customers in Korea(I guess South Korea). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Here is the article Huw from Brickset wrote on the set...It is available only to LEGO S@H customers in Korea(I guess South Korea).Hope it's not North Korea lol.......I knew better that to question your Lego knowledge my bad did yours come with that cool outer box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Also as a side note, if anyone wanted to Bricklink the set, you can buy the name plate. There are 2 listed on Bricklink at the moment for $17ish. Tempted to buy them myself, there are those rare parts in existence worth a pretty penny. Maybe these will end up 1 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 This is the only thing that came up when I searched the Korea lego site.....pretty sure it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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