Studebricker Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 I loved this ship when it came out for the design and the figs. The price will shoot up eventually and that's when I'll cash mine in. If I found a couple more at a discount I would buy a few... Quote
weakside Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 ended up buying 2 more sets that were left, I guess other people got wind and swallowed up most of the retail stock...when I bought my first 5 there were over 99 sets left. used a different promo code so price came down by $2 per unit to $45 each CAN - decent. So 7 sets in total which is good enough, hope price/demand shoots up eventually. Quote
tozer_max Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 TRU by me has Palpatines Arrest for $75 through tomorrow. Decent price to pick a few up? Quote
boliramirez Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 I would save my money for some 9474 Helms Deep...... instead of the Palpatines arrest set..... my 2 cents... Quote
brickolodon Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 looks like will be sold out soon via LEGO Shop at Home website... Quote
jeff_14 Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 It is now showing as Sold Out on Shop at home Quote
MartinP Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 It is now showing as Sold Out on Shop at home Is that for LEGO Shop at Home Canada? In the US it shows sold out too. Quote
nolanfan34 Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 The only had just over a year shelf life, was a TRU exclusive....starting to think it's an interesting sleeper set more and more. Only problem is there's really nothing in the new movies that will ever tie back to it to generate new interest, outside of people rewatching the whole series... Quote
Achilles Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Just because it was mentioned, what exactly was the deal with the Home One set? It looks like a nice set, good minifigures, etc etc, why was it such a flop? Quote
pickleboy Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 The new movie doesn't have to tie directly into anything to create more interest...sure it helps if it is in the new movie but any star wars movie creates more interest for anything Star Wars. Quote
nolanfan34 Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 I have wondered that as well, I think a few things. No jedi's. Recognizable characters, but no "stars" (although I bought this originally just for an Ackbar figure for 'it's a trap' jokes.) Kind of a weird play structure. Is it a ship? A hanger? It is pieces of both and sort of hard to recognize. That being said, it is starting to creep back up a bit looking at sold listings. It is a great case study for why you do fixed listings for some things vs. auctions. The auctions are ending around $60-70, and fixed listings are selling for $98 with free shipping. So there is some demand there. Quote
nolanfan34 Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 The new movie doesn't have to tie directly into anything to create more interest...sure it helps if it is in the new movie but any star wars movie creates more interest for anything Star Wars. Agreed, it would just be cool if there was that chance somehow. I think it makes sense that if somehow the B-Wing is included in episode 7, it would get a boost, etc, which this set might not have the chance to do. But concur that Star Wars VII will just help the whole line period. Quote
jeff_14 Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 I personally love this set, but can see why it wouldn't catch on with most. The exclusive figures have little name recognition and aren't even cult figures like bounty hunters or anything. Even poor Lando is not much in demand, even though in some ways he's the most complex of all the characters. The A-wing is exclusive in colour only, and now there is a stand alone version. Location sets are rather rare for Star Wars but this location is not that recognizable or significant. Notwithstanding all this, it is a fun set, and has a lot of interactive features to it. I love spinning the A-wing an Ackbar around and this set gave me my first Lando figure. I would be willing to buy more hangars to expand the size of the set and give me somewhere to park my other rebel fighter ships. Quote
@rtisan Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 I would only buy this set at a massive discount (60% off) personally. That won`t happen up here. It is not a very attractive set even with the mini figures, and I would hate to be stuck with any. I`m sure you could get some value for it, but IMHO money is better spent elsewhere. Quote
jeff_14 Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 I got mine used off Craigslist for $50 flat. No tax, no shipping as I picked it up at a subway station. Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 You can still order up to 99 of them still at Quote
binici Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Just came back from TRU and I saw that they had the set for 25% off, which basically made it MSRP... I would say that $40 would be a great price, otherwise, I'll be passing for sure... Quote
Achilles Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 So do you guys think this will be worth snagging? Quote
@rtisan Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Honestly, I`d grab maybe 1-2. Just for the mini figures. You should be able to make something off of those later on. Wouldn`t do more then that though. Most people including myself regard this one like the Mon Calamari set, in that it will also be a dud. Basically, buy to part out & figures, not to necessarily keep as a set. Quote
nolanfan34 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 Link to this deal? I saw it mentioned elsewhere but I haven't seen where the info comes from. The catalog mention $74.99, but at $60 I would probably pick one up. Quote
Achilles Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 I'll see if I can find a link, but the summary is this Wednesday ONLY it will be $60. Quote
exciter1 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 I'm grabbing one. Don't forget to use the coupon to get another $10 gift card. Quote
Qaz Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 From the TRU main page, click on "Weekly Ad", then on "Flip Through Local Ads" on the next page, then click on the ad that says "1 Day Only!". Sorry - I don't know how to post a link. I'm an unfrozen caveman AFOL, and your technology frightens me. 4 Quote
exciter1 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 From the TRU main page, click on "Weekly Ad", then on "Flip Through Local Ads" on the next page, then click on the ad that says "1 Day Only!". Sorry - I don't know how to post a link. I'm an unfrozen caveman AFOL, and your technology frightens me. Your "unfrozen caveman AFOL" comment is one of the reasons I haven't quit the Internet. TRU Palpatine's Arrest $59.99 ad for 11/6/13 - Link Quote
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