71005 - Minifigures - The Simpsons: Series 1

[Alpinemaps]

Should be the long number ending in 54.

I just searched using the mobile app and that number. Couldn't find anything. But if I typed in all but the last number (the 4), autocomplete gave me three different LEGO set that ended with other final digits.

[Cetona]

From earlier in the thread: 673419207546

[hobbycrafter]

what is the upc code? The worker at walmart I spoke to was confused what a upc code was and told me they dont know what im talknig about

It was posted earlier. It's basically the number under the bar code. Google and Wikipedia can teach you more about it.

 

The UPC Code is: 673419207546

 

http://www.upcdatabase.com/item/673419207546

 

Edit: Cetona beat me to it, whoops.

 

 

Are people purchasing individual packs with hopes they'll be sold out and more in demand once they're officially released? Doesn't seem to be much room for profit on them now. Sealed cases look like they're going for around $300 or so on eBay, so there's some nice profit to be made if you can find a sealed case - I just don't see it for individual packs though right now.

Erm, I'm new to this, but I would imagine most people would be trying to sell these as sets or pairings. I think it was this thread?, someone was talking about how they sold Itchy and Scratchy as a pair, and I've seen decent eBay listings for the entire collection of 16 sealed packs (verified through the feeling method) at a 50% profit (with eBay and Paypal fees already factored in). Dunno 'bout you, but 50% profit? From what I've gathered that's pretty decent...

 

As for selling individually, I'd imagine that as much more difficult.

 

Also want to bring up the previous note about the LEGO Simpsons episode commercials airing soon, with possible spike in demand once that goes live. I think people are buying now because they're not "officially released" so it's a little more exclusive to sell, but seeing all these leaks makes me question that exclusiveness. Either way, I'm hopping on this flipping train, because the Simpsons fanbase is large, probably adult, and probably willing to part with their money for this, not to mention the fact that you now have two outlets of demand (Simpsons+Lego fanbase). 

[Cetona]

I agree that selling full sets of 16 is definitely a viable option - my strategy when looking for these today was either finding sealed cases or smushing for sets of 16. My post was more directed towards the people who had posted that they had bought a smattering of packs, as I was just trying to figure out if I was missing something. 

[hobbycrafter]

I agree that selling full sets of 16 is definitely a viable option - my strategy when looking for these today was either finding sealed cases or smushing for sets of 16. My post was more directed towards the people who had posted that they had bought a smattering of packs, as I was just trying to figure out if I was missing something. 

Hmm, interesting point. As someone who has bought a "smattering of packs", I can tell you that my reasoning for that is that a) it's just all I could find so far, haven't had a chance to go further for more, I totally intend to buy more so I can sell them as sets of 16 or character pairings (the family, etc.), and c) I am a very slow feeler, so I just shoveled them into my basket, checked out, and felt them out at home. Returns are always an option.

 

Just my two cents.

 

BTW, what counts as a "sealed" case anyway? Is that just the box they put it out in unopened, or does "sealed" mean it's shrink wrapped in plastic and/or in the original shipping box retailers get them in?... Being able to get sealed boxes seems like a YMMV thing, but seeing as I'm visiting a Walmart soon I may as well know what I could be looking for.

[Cetona]

Hmm, interesting point. As someone who has bought a "smattering of packs", I can tell you that my reasoning for that is that a) it's just all I could find so far, haven't had a chance to go further for more, I totally intend to buy more so I can sell them as sets of 16 or character pairings (the family, etc.), and c) I am a very slow feeler, so I just shoveled them into my basket, checked out, and felt them out at home. Returns are always an option.

 

Just my two cents.

 

BTW, what counts as a "sealed" case anyway? Is that just the box they put it out in unopened, or does "sealed" mean it's shrink wrapped in plastic and/or in the original shipping box retailers get them in?... Being able to get sealed boxes seems like a YMMV thing, but seeing as I'm visiting a Walmart soon I may as well know what I could be looking for.

 

Fair enough - I think with stuff like this it's probably worth buying them either way to see what happens, especially from retailers like Walmart where it's easy to return. With sealed cases, to me that just means the perforated part of the cardboard hasn't been punched out. This is just important because it ensures they haven't been search and had the rarer minifigs taken out.

[stackables]

Talk about bad luck.  I bought 69 packs and I only completed 1 set!   Looks like I am off to all the trading sites.

[exciter1]

We had some discussion going on in the Daily Deals thread, so I'm posting this here.

 

I do think Ed posted the link originally to promote them for a good long-term hold.  Do you think these cases would hit $400+ in the short-term?  I don't think there will be much of a point with buying a sealed case, if you are just going to flip the 3 sets.

[beartrapper]

Doesn't ebay usually offer some additional ebay bucks or something once a week? Would a better deal be possible on these by waiting for that?

[BearCrash]

I don't think there will be much of a point with buying a sealed case, if you are just going to flip the 3 sets.

 

If you don't buy a sealed set, how are you going to be sure you have 3 full sets? I know, you can "feel" what's inside the bags but I don't want to waste my time touching 48 bags in a store.

[Darth_Raichu]

Expected delivery between May 28-30 to me.  Is this normal for this seller ?  Just curious cause I have not ordered from them before and I have a few eBay bucks to burn

[jaisonline]

We had some discussion going on in the Daily Deals thread, so I'm posting this here.

 

I do think Ed posted the link originally to promote them for a good long-term hold.  Do you think these cases would hit $400+ in the short-term?  I don't think there will be much of a point with buying a sealed case, if you are just going to flip the 3 sets.

 

i don't know.  it might make sense to sell earlier than later.  if sets are offered with similar, exact same, or refreshes of the 16 minifigs, will people still flock to these CMF packs? 

personally speaking, i wouldn't as we (my son and i) were all over the $2.99 lego CMF movie fig packs until cooler refreshes were offered in sets.  however. let's hope some figs remain CMF  Simpsons pack exclusives (like with Shakespeare, Lincoln, etc... from the movie series). 

[Darth_Raichu]

i don't know.  it might make sense to sell earlier than later.  if sets are offered with similar, exact same, or refreshes of the 16 minifigs, will people still flock to these CMF packs? 

personally speaking, i wouldn't as we (my son and i) were all over the $2.99 lego CMF movie fig packs until cooler refreshes were offered in sets.  however. let's hope some figs remain CMF  Simpsons pack exclusives (like with Shakespeare, Lincoln, etc... from the movie series). 

I highly doubt TLC would mix licensed figure (the Simpsons) in with the next CMF releases as that would be a licensing nightmare.  Now I can see the Simpsons CMF wave 2 if there is an incredibly high demand for this (1st) wave

[Ed Mack]

We had some discussion going on in the Daily Deals thread, so I'm posting this here.

 

I do think Ed posted the link originally to promote them for a good long-term hold.  Do you think these cases would hit $400+ in the short-term?  I don't think there will be much of a point with buying a sealed case, if you are just going to flip the 3 sets.

All of these CMF sealed cases are excellent long term holds, especially the ones with a few hot minifigures.  That being said, you never know what your access to these CMFs will be.  Some people can locate them easily, some will never see one in the store.  At least you know you will be able to obtain 2-3 complete sets with a sealed box.  The LEGO Movie CMFs disappeared quickly.  I can see these disappearing quickly as well.  

 

I think these Simpson's CMFs can be miniature Gold Mines if LEGO under-produces these sets and discontinues the theme.  Paying cost for these minifigures, with free shipping and no tax for most is a very solid investment IMO.  

[inversion]

I was avoiding CMF-s for a long time because of their inferior quality, but I got hooked with the Movie and Simpsons series. 

 

Anyway I would be the happiest with a CMF Monsters series, complementing the Monster Hunters theme, but I guess with it being discontinued it will remain a dream, though I think it would be a hit nevertheless.

[vincevaughn]

How long does that take you - about an hour?

As someone who sells a lot of minifigures, I feel like I should start doing this. But I have relented.

Took me under 2 hours all told. Seperated into three piles by weight (lite, medium, heavy). Then took my time feeling to make sure. Many packs I was pretty sure who I had in less than 10 seconds. 3 complete sets and itchy and scratchy combo sold in less than 2 days. Could have probably made more but decided to move them quickly before supply increased.

[krayzie]

Talk about bad luck.  I bought 69 packs and I only completed 1 set!   Looks like I am off to all the trading sites.

Yeah, sounds like mulitiple people went through the packs already before you got there.

[supergman]

I've called three local Walmarts and two ToysRUs stores.  2 WM's said they'll expect shipment within 2 weeks, one has nothing on their stock list.  One TRU is scheduled for receipt next Monday and said that they have 60 boxes on order, another TRU has no idea.

 

So...ebay it is for me.

[jbacunn]

My local Walmart has them. I used the feel method and was able to identify some of them but others are difficult. Several of them have similar square shaped accessories making it difficult. The easiest are Marge (hair), Homer, (donut), Flanders (tool box), Nelson (stick), Itchy (club), Lisa (sax), Mr. Burns (radioactive stick). I bought several to see if I could make a full set. I may try the flashlight method when I get home. This worked great on the last series of minifigs.   

[stackables]

My local Walmart has them. I used the feel method and was able to identify some of them but others are difficult. Several of them have similar square shaped accessories making it difficult. The easiest are Marge (hair), Homer, (donut), Flanders (tool box), Nelson (stick), Itchy (club), Lisa (sax), Mr. Burns (radioactive stick). I bought several to see if I could make a full set. I may try the flashlight method when I get home. This worked great on the last series of minifigs.   

If you bring them home wouldn't it just be easier to open them.  I really do not see much of a premium keeping them sealed.  I just open them, keep them un-assembled and thrown them in mini zip bags. They are basically still new.

[Silvertt]

I'm mixed on how this series will do. To me it's not so obvious. Simpsons is popular, no doubt about it, but this is the first time the CMF series deviates from the traditional lego molding by quite a bit. In addition, it's a deviation from the general theme and doesn't have the "general" pull as the minifigs are quite specialized. Not sure how AFOLs will react as a whole. There will be a strong initial demand which can create short term investing opportunities for small profits. But holding for long term I'm not so sure.  

[jbacunn]

If you bring them home wouldn't it just be easier to open them.  I really do not see much of a premium keeping them sealed.  I just open them, keep them un-assembled and thrown them in mini zip bags. They are basically still new.

I only wanted to purchase a full set and return the duplicates. Also, I  do find that sealed minfigs sell for at least a slight premium over opened. I bought a case of the last series at a very good price and sold them sealed in the packages.

[hobbycrafter]

 I may try the flashlight method when I get home. This worked great on the last series of minifigs.   

Ehh? What kind of flashlight are you using? Does this really work?

 

If you bring them home wouldn't it just be easier to open them.  I really do not see much of a premium keeping them sealed.  I just open them, keep them un-assembled and thrown them in mini zip bags. They are basically still new.

For sale, or to keep? If it's for sale, I can imagine multiple reasons why sealed packs are more favorable over opened ones. Mint collectibility, or if you want to buy it as a gift to someone you'd rather have the receiver have the experience of opening a new pack instead of an already opened pack, while also receiving the minifigs they want.

 

You might not see a premium, but I'm sure there are others that do, among other reasons I probably can't even think of.

[Ed Mack]

I'm mixed on how this series will do. To me it's not so obvious. Simpsons is popular, no doubt about it, but this is the first time the CMF series deviates from the traditional lego molding by quite a bit. In addition, it's a deviation from the general theme and doesn't have the "general" pull as the minifigs are quite specialized. Not sure how AFOLs will react as a whole. There will be a strong initial demand which can create short term investing opportunities for small profits. But holding for long term I'm not so sure.  

Holding a box of sealed CMFs long term is not unlike holding onto any regular LEGO set.  All have appreciated, some more than others.  If the Simpsons theme ends here, it could make for a nice profit.

[jaisonline]

I highly doubt TLC would mix licensed figure (the Simpsons) in with the next CMF releases as that would be a licensing nightmare.  Now I can see the Simpsons CMF wave 2 if there is an incredibly high demand for this (1st) wave

 

 

not sure if i understand.  i was talking about there could be demand lost in the Simpsons CMFs if too many of these figures are also available in sets.  e.g.  there is more demand for the wyldstyle minifig from the sets than the CMF version.