9526 - Palpatine's Arrest

[mahler24]

Shopping today and saw this set reduced to 69 euros( about 90 dollars) Should i hold off a bit longer or should i nab some at this price? Its the only time ive see it cheaper than retail..including online. help.....

[stephen_rockefeller]

Shopping today and saw this set reduced to 69 euros( about 90 dollars)

Should i hold off a bit longer or should i nab some at this price? Its the only time ive see it cheaper than retail..including online. help.....

that is a decent price but dont feel rushed into buying it, it is newish set so you will have plenty of time to pick one up, i say if you want it go for it, but dont feel like you will never see it again for that price or maybe a little lower.

[Anakinisvader]

that is a decent price but dont feel rushed into buying it, it is newish set so you will have plenty of time to pick one up, i say if you want it go for it, but dont feel like you will never see it again for that price or maybe a little lower.

Agreed, I was at TRU today and there were many boxes of this set just sitting there collecting dust. It reminds me of the Home One set. It went on sale a bunch of times before TRU finally sold out of them. If I remember correctly even Lego Shop at Home had to discount these to get rid of them.

[mahler24]

Think your both right! I will hold off......for now....

[mahler24]

I also saw these at toys r us today for retail and i was really tempted.......i have a feeling about this set but im wondering if i should wait for a sale?? this is only the second time ive seen them in the flesh and on amazon they are always way above retail.......what should i do? Retail or hold out?

[mahler24]

I also saw these at toys r us today for retail and i was really tempted.......i have a feeling about this set but im wondering if i should wait for a sale?? this is only the second time ive seen them in the flesh and on amazon they are always way above retail.......what should i do? Retail or hold out?

[cvail8]

Wait. These are new releases, and TRU will put them on sale for about 30% off at some point.

[terrymc4677]

i am holding out. my TRU has had them for quite some time and nobody is even sniffing at them. i compare this set to another TRU "exclusive", the Home One Calimari, of which I bought 3 for $75 each (using the buy 2 get 1 free deal) when they were released. I haven't sold any yet, but luckily I got them at a discount because when I do sell them I will be hopeful that I break even on them. I bought that set because of the "exclusive" figs, thinking it would do well a few years down the road, but it just hasn't happened. if you do decide to purchase some, wait for a deal. TRU usually runs their buy 2 get 1 deal around easter time.

[Snowcrash]

I agree. There will be a better entry point for these, like a BOGO sale later in the year with free shipping. Then you won't even have to leave the comfort of you own home. If the boxes come dented you can do a physical swap at a brick and mortar TSR later.

[mahler24]

Cool......ill hold out then.....thanks guys

[exciter1]

I hate this set, not sure why.

[Veegs]

There was another thread about this a few weeks back. As far as I know, the lowest TRU price for this was $74, which was in early December. I would definitely wait.

[lego the hutt]

I picked up 3 last year during the b2g1f sale ( during the first 8 hrs when they were 89.99$ each so worked out to 60$ each). I agree with everyone else. You can wait on this one.

[Darth Lego]

As the other people have said, don't buy it just yet.

[Anakinisvader]

Just a heads up. TRU is having a special "$15 off LEGO purchase of $75 or more". This IS STACKING with the 30% off Presidents Weekend Sale for 9526 Palpatines Arrest which is $76 and some change and bringing the total down to $61.99. Not the greatest deal but the cheapest I've seen on this set. Now the bad news. This sales is only stacking on Friday and Saturday. Get it while you can.

[stephen_rockefeller]

That is a pretty good deal. I just don't know about this set though.......anyone else think this is a sketchy investment?

[Veegs]

This is 'Home One' all over again. I think I grabbed one at $72 before Christmas, but I won't be stocking up on anymore.

[oldsmobile]

I'm kind of leery of this set. It reminds me of another TRU exclusive, the Mon Calamari Home One, in that it's a non-iconic playset with a high price/piece ratio; of course, we all know how much of a dog Home One was.

[stephen_rockefeller]

This is 'Home One' all over again. I think I grabbed one at $72 before Christmas, but I won't be stocking up on anymore.

Lol I actually wrote that and decided to delete it before I posted my last response

[stephen_rockefeller]

I guess we are all on the same page.

[jjamell]

I can argue either way for this set. It seems to get no love, and maybe for good reason, not to mention its over priced. Then again it has 6 jedi/sith minifigs, 5 of which are new, and it is a TRU exclusive. I agree it has a Home one feel, but the theme is much better and so are the minifigs. At 62 plus tax, I think its worth a gamble to pick up a few...

[peeiempee]

It's 109 at my trus. Has anyone actually bought it? 77 online, but there's no 15 off. ????

[TheOrcKing]

Yep. It's the 'Calamari Calamity' all over again. Walk away, guys. Just....walk....away.

[cvail8]

Even if you do want to buy it, this will more than likely be on shelves for another couple years. Better to spend your money elsewhere right now.

[Snowcrash]

It's a trap!