It seems like several sets have just retired today

[legomom25]

It would seem everything is sold out except the Vampyre Castle and the Haunted Mansion. (in the US)

[rcdb1984]

Not at all, swamp creature, werewolf, hh, vc, halloween acessory pack

[Rich B]

The one pattern I noticed after looking at the retirement dates for sets, is that they always retire last in the USA. Probably because they have the greatest demand here.

Yep, for the most part, sets that retire in the UK typically retire in the US shortly after. This is exactly what happened with the Imperial Shuttle last winter. The VC, hearse, Orc, dirt bike transporter, and garbage truck will all be retired here in the states very soon. Stock up while you can!! Lego regret is the worst regret!

[MartinP]

Yep, for the most part, sets that retire in the UK typically retire in the US shortly after. This is exactly what happened with the Imperial Shuttle last winter. The VC, hearse, Orc, dirt bike transporter, and garbage truck will all be retired here in the states very soon. Stock up while you can!! Lego regret is the worst regret!

I am trying to find out if the pattern works on a lot of sets. So far, it works. I have yet to find one set that does not follow this pattern.

[Guest TabbyBoy]

It's nice for the US that the UK is the retirement "guineapig".  However, it appears that Helm's Deep has gone in US but still available at some UK retailers.

[Ambroise]

10227 B-Wing retired in th US, while not in UK and EU.

9472 retired first in the US also.

[MartinP]

10227 B-Wing retired in th US, while not in UK and EU.

9472 retired first in the US also.

The 9472 was a real close one. It retired in the US five days before it retired in the UK. The 10227 is still on LEGO Shop at Home, but it has said Sold Out for a while now. Not sure it you could consider that retirement of a set.

[Ambroise]

The 9472 was a real close one. It retired in the US five days before it retired in the UK. The 10227 is still on LEGO Shop at Home, but it has said Sold Out for a while now. Not sure it you could consider that retirement of a set.

I'm pretty sure there were at least 3 months between US and EU for 9472 Weathertop, and I just checked on Brickset, which says the same for UK.

 

I also tried to find some pattern between the 3 regions (US-CA / UK / EU). Although there is unfortunately no available UE data, it seems very very close to EU.

[Ambroise]

Well, I have to admit that I'm not distinguishing clearly between availability on LEGO Shop at Home and official EOL...

[MartinP]

I'm pretty sure there were at least 3 months between US and EU for 9472 Weathertop, and I just checked on Brickset, which says the same for UK.

 

I also tried to find some pattern between the 3 regions (US-CA / UK / EU). Although there is unfortunately no available UE data, it seems very very close to EU.

I just checked Brickset and for the 9472, it is like 4 months and five days. I guess a read it wrong. It still is strange for me that this particular set retired in the US first.

[Ambroise]

LotR sets (1st wave) were available in the US two months before UK and UE, so maybe it explains why they are also retiring first in the US ?

[MartinP]

LotR sets (1st wave) were available in the US two months before UK and UE, so maybe it explains why they are also retiring first in the US ?

That could be very possible, but we probably will never know exactly. We are not TLG.

[Tom J]

just ordered 5 x orc forge

[Guest TabbyBoy]

just ordered 5 x orc forge

 

Where from?  Just wondered as Tesco had them for

[Tom J]

tesco at 29.99. gamble i know but rrp was 39.99 and they are showing as retired on lego.com.

whats the cardiff shop like for deals mate?

[Guest TabbyBoy]

tesco at 29.99. gamble i know but rrp was 39.99 and they are showing as retired on lego.com.

whats the cardiff shop like for deals mate?

 

I've only been there once when going to visit my cousin, no specials deals I'm afraid.  I've had a bit of a fallout with Lego so, I'm giving their shops a wide berth for a while.  For buying, I'm split between Tesco, Amazon, Adsa & Smyths.

 

You should still do OK at

[Tom J]

they are coming through the entertainer. hopefully won't turn up battered

[rcdb1984]

How long are we giving the HH?  I want to wait till I get the holiday set #2 next month, i'm hoping it wont be call for availablility/SO on LEGO Shop at Home. But then again, no 2x VIP.

[Guest TabbyBoy]

they are coming through the entertainer. hopefully won't turn up battered

I ordered 25x 4529 (Iron Man) from The Entertainer a month ago for

[Rossi82]

tesco at 29.99. gamble i know but rrp was 39.99 and they are showing as retired on lego.com.

whats the cardiff shop like for deals mate?

Cardiff shop not great for deals. Nothing discounted at the moment. Great shop though, lots going on and staff very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

[Tom J]

they are coming through the entertainer. hopefully won't turn up battered

 

unfortunately they did. 3 are ok, 1 has a large crease, one is absolutely battered, like its been used as a punch bag