10226 - Sopwith Camel

[Guest TabbyBoy]

It's a shame that this never really "took-off" in the UK as it a fantastic build and display piece. Luckily, I got mine for £39.99 each and offloaded for around £100 posted, I'd have lost out if I bought them at the RRP of £79.99. It's been retired a while so I don't hold out too much hope for it now.

It's probably just me but, I've never seen the LEGO aftermarket as quiet as it has been over the last 3-4 months. Especially with fantastic sets that should've been "sure-thing" winners.

Negative thoughts? No, it's a fact ;-(

[Huskers1236]

This set has been a major disappointment.  Sitting on a few of these still and they just won't budge.  Never envisioned a home run with this one but to not even reach 2x RRP has been very frustrating.  I will build one of them eventually, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

[Lordoflego]

Just the other day I mentioned to somebody that that's one of my regrets, glad I only have one. Beautiful set though.

[Val-E]

20 minutes ago, Huskers1236 said:

This set has been a major disappointment.  Sitting on a few of these still and they just won't budge.  Never envisioned a home run with this one but to not even reach 2x RRP has been very frustrating.  I will build one of them eventually, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

Seems it caught Unimogitis. I foresee the same fate for the similarly coloured Mini.

[Ma-gic]

It's a coincidence this popped up as I'm looking to trade a 10215 for this. Both NISB. Deal?

 

 

[HandyHand]

On 18/02/2017 at 6:50 PM, Ma-gic said:

It's a coincidence this popped up as I'm looking to trade a 10215 for this. Both NISB. Deal?

You've got a PM.  

[Val-E]

Essential video for fans of this set. Also very interesting for those interested in the design process in general.

 

[fantomas007]

This is one of the most wonderfull sets and Jamie did great job.

On the other hand, its performance after EOL is one of my biggest disappointment in investment - 2.5 years after EOL and can be bought in bricklink for EUR 107 - just EUR 17 more than RRP ?!?  WTF???

[Val-E]

I found the following points he made interesting:

• Lego do read the main fan forums
• He tries to avoid stickers on D2C sets.
• They have a different view on remakes for Star Wars than other D2C sets.
• The design process is quite short for most Creator sets.
• The SC was a plan C as 2 other proposed sets got cancelled.

 

[Padolski]

Picking up for $110 USD. 

For investment - Hmmm

For build - yeah okay 

[jaisonline]

8 hours ago, Padolski said:

Picking up for $110 USD. 

For investment - Hmmm

For build - yeah okay 

it's a great build and displayed very well.

i'm not sure why more folks don't like this set to increase the secondary price.

[Guest TabbyBoy]

I’ve got one left and not selling it at the current low price.

[HandyHand]

Two years ago almost by the day (early October 2015) I bought two boxes of 10226 from @mauro23 through eBay. It was a bit of an accident actually, because I only wanted one, but made bids on two different auctions on eBay and won both auctions.   Then it came out they were mauro's and his girlfriend's accounts, so he offered to send them together to save shipping costs. I still have both boxes stored away, but will eventually build one of them when I some day get to it. The other one ... well, I'm not in a hurry to get rid of it.

Edited October 12, 2017 by Haay

[vincevaughn]

LEGO needs to release a red baron set to catalyze interest in this set. That and well it would look supper cool together!

[Fenix_2k1]

15 minutes ago, vincevaughn said:

LEGO needs to release a red baron set to catalyze interest in this set. That and well it would look supper cool together!

https://brickset.com/sets/10024-1/Red-Baron

Large scale planes just don't seem to gather momentum like ships do.

[vincevaughn]

https://brickset.com/sets/10024-1/Red-Baron
Large scale planes just don't seem to gather momentum like ships do.

Oh wow....completely missed that one....tempted to keep my one camel now