10237 - Tower of Orthanc

[biking_tiger]

Isn't amazing how we overlook sets until they are on the verge of extinction? I'm glad I have some ToO stashed away. If a LOTR fan discovers/rediscovers LEGO as an adult, this is the set he/she will have been looking for.

 

Every set has pros/cons. I don't want one of the cons to be me caught with my pants down and having none in stock.

[exciter1]

Isn't amazing how we overlook sets until they are on the verge of extinction? I'm glad I have some ToO stashed away. If a LOTR fan discovers/rediscovers LEGO as an adult, this is the set he/she will have been looking for.

 

Every set has pros/cons. I don't want one of the cons to be me caught with my pants down and having none in stock.

 

The first and last set I didn't buy at least one of while they were out was the Maersk Train.  I hope to never make that mistake again. I paid a premium for it, but it's risen considerably more in value since.

[biniou]

Most people who are dishing out large cash for LEGO don't really care/ have time for MOC-ing exclusives.

...and not to mention that they get the official licensed version in box, not a bunch of black bricks in a huge bag.

[M4x18]

Just received my first one... 41S4

[Crustybeaver]

Everytime I read your posts, I can't help but hear Tony Soprano saying it.

Tony Soprano - Lego Don (RIP)

[tractorboy]

Just noticed it's 'available now' at EU LEGO Shop at Home, but when you add to cart, it actually shows 'OOS - ship 11th Dec.'

[Cross]

Sexiest Lego investment of those going soon.

 

Had one arrive with a very, very, very beat-up box and realized I am actually thrilled about it... I am going to build it for myself. Considering grabbing two Black Gates to complete the ensemble.

[ravenb99]

Sexiest Lego investment of those going soon.

 

Had one arrive with a very, very, very beat-up box and realized I am actually thrilled about it... I am going to build it for myself. Considering grabbing two Black Gates to complete the ensemble.

This box is notorious for being in bad shape. I've never ordered one online but have about a dozen and probably only 3 or 4 are truly mint. For whatever reason they never qualify for damaged box bonus points. Not a big deal but just strange as i buy a lot of damage box and most of those are usually in better shape than these are straight off the floor.

[newbie77]

 

This adds to the good recent dilemma discussion. Here's AA, almost exactly the same:

• 2848 people own this set
• 2689 want this set

 

 

10228 HH

• 5372 people own this set
• 3065 want this set

 

 

10211 GE

• 10089 people own this set
• 3618 want this set

10197- FB

• 9134 people own this set
• 3601 want this set

 

10220 T1-VW

• 7245 people own this set
• 2078 want this set

 

10225 R2-D2

• 4779 people own this set
• 2524 want this set

 

!0221 SSD

• 3454 people own this set
• 4008 want this set

 

it does prove which sets are massively hoarded vs not vs which may have higher potential

or it merely reflect affordability based on prices...

Edited November 25, 2014 by newbie77

[hannibal]

WOW, things are looking amazing for the 10221! The amount of people who listed it as "wanted" is almost the same as the amount who own it, great future for those of us holding a dozen of these...

[mscheaf]

Sexiest Lego investment of those going soon.

Had one arrive with a very, very, very beat-up box and realized I am actually thrilled about it... I am going to build it for myself. Considering grabbing two Black Gates to complete the ensemble.

I thought the black gate went with barad dur?

[Huskers1236]

I thought the black gate went with barad dur?

This is true, just have to mod the eye up top.

[legopocalypse]

10228 HH

• 5372 people own this set
• 3065 want this set

 

10937 AA

 

       

Edited November 25, 2014 by legopocalypse

[brickelements]

Here's a few others to add to the list:

 

10188 DS

 

6379 own this set

5524 want it

 

10214 TB

 

4719 own this set

2638 want it

 

10218 PS

 

8768 own this set

3542 want it

 

10226 SC

 

3289 own this set

1589 want it

 

10233 HE

 

3063 own this set

2110 want it

 

10236 EV

 

2516 own this set

3829 want it

 

10234 SOH

 

1562 own this set

2045 want it

Oh no secrets are being made public.  Next thing you know someone will mention using the amount of # of FBA sellers for any given set or Ebay available stock to determine if one exclusive over another is a good buy.  Dang stats.

[GhostDad]

Not too sure about the relevance of this particular data.  I 'want' every Lego set ever made, even Jack Stone and Bellville.  Just because, why not?  Now will I actually shell out $$$ for those...

[legopocalypse]

Oh no secrets are being made public.  Next thing you know someone will mention using the amount of # of FBA sellers for any given set or Ebay available stock to determine if one exclusive over another is a good buy.  Dang stats.

 

hardly secret. and just interesting that's all. 

Edited November 25, 2014 by legopocalypse

[brickelements]

Apologies I forgot to use the sarcasm font in my last post.  :-)

[meowsmeowsmeows]

Now listed as OOS, expected ship date 30 December at Lego shop at home.

 

Which, knowing Lego's website, means it likely will ship in 3 days and be "Available now" tomorrow.

[cosmic brick]

    A couple weeks back, I ordered one from LEGO Shop at Home when they were shipping 30 days out. My order status read "call customer service". When I did, a very nice lady told me they weren't going to make that deadline and I should just cancel and try getting one shipped from a Lego store.  I canceled the order, and within the hour they were listed as "now available" again.  I did get a free poster out of it. 

[shirow]

Back in stock at Amazon...(I made sure I bought some before posting this )

[BuckeyeFanDan]

As of 7:54 am EST, Amazon is showing only 18 ToO left in stock (at MSRP) so if you want one, act fast!

[Ed Mack]

I made sure I bought two on Amazon last night. I waited with the Haunted House and it was gone the day after my miscalculation. Not saying this set is retiring tomorrow, but at any time this set can go poof in my opinion and we will all be scrambling.

[Bold-Arrow]

17 left @ Amazon

[Ciglione]

I made sure I bought two on Amazon last night. I waited with the Haunted House and it was gone the day after my miscalculation. Not saying this set is retiring tomorrow, but at any time this set can go poof in my opinion and we will all be scrambling.

 

Just ordered one at lego shop&home Germany with 5% discount and free promo 2/2. Wish I could order some more but have to make choices.

[Cross]

buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, then HOLD. This set is insanely cool. We rarely build large sets but could not resist this one. I categorize it as a Town-Hall type investment... buy, sit, hold. Long-term appeal for a long-time audience of LOTR fans.

 

In the back of our attic there is a "special" place, with boxes of gifts/items we don't like/want but feel too guilty to get rid of them. An inherited Velvet Elvis from a deceased uncle, along with his glazed Dale Earnhart plate collection... a box of horrible hand-made sweaters from Aunt Ethel which are nothing shy of atrocious but we don't have the heart to get rid of, etc., etc., etc.

 

We are planting a few TH's and ToO's next to THAT inventory. Distant... and not to be visited for a very long time.

 

Those familiar with Tolkien's work understand the intrinsic value of the ToO and how truly iconic this set is. For those unfamiliar with his work, trust your fellow investors who are familiar with its appeal. You do not need to have any interest in what this set represents; you can research it thoroughly- on this very thread- and understand it has the potential to make you a lot of money. Tolkien and the fantasy genre may mean nothing to you, which is certainly okay, but if making money is- I would start at page one of this topic and begin reading.

 

This should be ranked very, very high on any investor's radar based on what is currently available, what is near retiring, and what will offer long-term growth and demand.