Mini Modulars seems to be...

[cissi]

retiring soon?

 

It's 'call to check availability now' on LEGO Shop at Home. I really love this set and already have some stacked (not a lot by BP standard). Seeing it going away just makes me want to get more before it's complete gone. I hope it's gone (from the investment point of view) though hard to see it leaving. Complicated feeling...

[krayzie]

It's been on sale for awhile. I am surprised it took this long to get close to selling out.

[cissi]

It's been on sale for awhile. I am surprised it took this long to get close to selling out.

I'm with you. I picked up some before it's on sale and picked up more when it's on sale. It surprised me too that it didn't go oos a week or tow sooner. I guess fans' wallets were running low with all the deals going on the past few weeks.

[lowillsw]

 

It's been on sale for awhile. I am surprised it took this long to get close to selling out.

 

All the piranhas got their balls snipped by Lego to back up the truck.

[Guest TabbyBoy]

I think this is a "Dark Horse" set that is rarely seen outside LEGO Shop at Home, never discounted and rarely discussed.  Hence, I have some!

[Quacs]

Sold Out folks...now, we'll see if it's retired or if they restock.

[lowillsw]

They just need 1 more modular next year to have a 2nd set. Then watch out.

[cissi]

I really have fun building this set. Though the set is small, the build is awesome. Given its size for storage, I would rate it a very decent investment. But I'm new. lol

[cissi]

Sold Out folks...now, we'll see if it's retired or if they restock.

wow, that's fast. lol

 

 

They just need 1 more modular next year to have a 2nd set. Then watch out.

I have faith in it to go over $200. That too optimistic?

[Dbroncoboy]

Do they carry this in the Lego Stores?

[Quacs]

Do they carry this in the Lego Stores?

 

Definitely, although I don't know whether they had the discount in store.  It was 20% off at S@H this morning before the Call for Availability/Sold Out labels hit.

[nolanfan34]

 

They just need 1 more modular next year to have a 2nd set. Then watch out.

This is key. I am hoping they do this, will make the first one valuable...

[lowillsw]

 

wow, that's fast. lol

 

 

I have faith in it to go over $200. That too optimistic?

 

With cost and space contraint with a majority of the population, 200 isn't overreaching. You are talking 3-4k to own the 5 big buildings. I don't see too many people can afford that.

[ppsagehen]

I'm sure they will have a new one out soon. there are already some outstanding instructions out there on how to build mini modular versions of the other ones including a mini HH.

[cissi]

   

With cost and space contraint with a majority of the population, 200 isn't overreaching. You are talking 3-4k to own the 5 big buildings. I don't see too many people can afford that.

I hope I had had the faith to get 20 of this set!!!!

[Quacs]

I think if MM 2.0 is released worldwide, 10230 could hit $300-400.  Without it, I could see it topping out at $200-250.

 

I am a little skeptical they will do a version 2, although I really hope they do.  I have no idea how well MM 1.0 did.

[cissi]

I hope they do 2.0 and think it's 'logical' or reasonable for them to do so. Just as the whole modular line, they should have MM continued too... to be complete. I also suspect about the reason they made MM 1.0 VIP only. Maybe they try to test the market and see how it goes? Maybe MM 2.0 will be for the whole public? Just guess...

[krayzie]

I will regret not buying this set but I also think it would have made me want to collect the actual modulars. I am too damn cheap to pay for the retired sets. Hell I still can't bring myself to buy the Monster Fighter polybags and the zombies set so I can complete my collection.

[Quacs]

I will regret not buying this set but I also think it would have made me want to collect the actual modulars. I am too damn cheap to pay for the retired sets. Hell I still can't bring myself to buy the Monster Fighter polybags and the zombies set so I can complete my collection.

 

If you want a modular to sell (or keep) in the future, now is the time to grab one off BL or eBay.  I see one on BL at MSRP of $80.

[DoNotInsertIntoMouth]

How long is the run on this one - 2 years or three?

[cissi]

How long is the run on this one - 2 years or three?

slightly over 2

[tonysbricks]

People were paying near retail for used versions. Owning the sealed version is a no brainer.

[@rtisan]

Interesting. It`s a very different niche that the set appeals to though. No minifigs, no playability, small pieces. Obviously means that the intended market is older teens and AFOLs. Can anyone see a 10 year old with this? Unlikely. I don`t know, it`s a nice set for sure but being an AFOL myself only reinforces that point. In response to why it took so long reach this point and has been on sale for so long now, look at everything else available for the same price. It just doesn`t compare to that you can get for $60 US or $80 (on sale) for the average buyer. Too much competition. Think that is part of the reason why some members believe the set to be a sleeper. It has sort of slipped between the cracks ATM, which could, and likely will, lead to more money down the line. That`s also why I believe it to still be sitting there 2 weeks after going on sale. 

 

People were paying near retail for used versions. Owning the sealed version is a no brainer.

 

I agree with that. It is a good set to own, but the people who were paying those prices are ones who more than likely deliberately sought it out. Mini Modulars will do well down the road, I have no doubt of that, but for the average Christmas buyer this year, there is a lot of "better" options available for the price. 

[cissi]

Interesting. It`s a very different niche that the set appeals to though. No minifigs, no playability, small pieces. Obviously means that the intended market is older teens and AFOLs. Can anyone see a 10 year old with this? Unlikely. I don`t know, it`s a nice set for sure but being an AFOL myself only reinforces that point. In response to why it took so long reach this point and has been on sale for so long now, look at everything else available for the same price. It just doesn`t compare to that you can get for $60 US or $80 (on sale) for the average buyer. Too much competition. Think that is part of the reason why some members believe the set to be a sleeper. It has sort of slipped between the cracks ATM, which could, and likely will, lead to more money down the line. That`s also why I believe it to still be sitting there 2 weeks after going on sale. 

to be fair, it hasn't been on sale for 'long'... maybe 2 weeks?

The fact it doesn't attract kids but AFOL is probably good IMO, coz... these are the ones who has deeper pockets!

 

 

I agree with that. It is a good set to own, but the people who were paying those prices are ones who more than likely deliberately sought it out. Mini Modulars will do well down the road, I have no doubt of that, but for the average Christmas buyer this year, there is a lot of "better" options available for the price. 

 

Yeah, I definitely don't see any good reason shorting it out at this Christmas season. No need. lol

[cissi]

People were paying near retail for used versions. Owning the sealed version is a no brainer.

well, before I got mine from LEGO Shop at Home, I have followed quite a bit on eBay. I wouldn't pull the trigger if it's below $60 (well, I factored in the bonus set back in those months) so I haven't got any from eBay. But I did see 2 or 3 new sets sold at around $65 shipping included. It is a sleeper, I believe. =)