jaisonline Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The poll is a bit flawed imo. IF it would officially retire as said by rumours of employees, it would be 2015. The question is more, is it in january 2015 or not. the question is whether the set will retire in 2014 or 2015 (meaning it's slapped w/ the "retired" label. pretty straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Eisley Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'd say the chances of the official "retired" label being slapped on it within 2014 are pretty slim. However, the chances of it being effectively retired, as in no significant stock to buy at retail, in 2014 are great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'd say the chances of the official "retired" label being slapped on it within 2014 are pretty slim. However, the chances of it being effectively retired, as in no significant stock to buy at retail, in 2014 are great. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 its not OOS though - its SOLD OUT. Like the Exo Suit yeah? Look how that turned out. Maybe it's done then maybe it's not, who knows. I'm unconvinced it's days are numbered. What if it got smashed into at the start of the double VIP period. Stock got rinsed and caught Lego out. If this has been a slow burner then another production run might not have been agreed yet. On this basis it's going to get stuck on 'Sold Out' with no option to purchase until they confirm dates of a new run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhanny Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I think the Town Hall will be out for a while, most sets will say Sold Out from now and then, I did buy 2 yesterday and will be getting a few more as I will have 10-15 thats it. I would rather have tons of R2-D2 Droids and Batman Ayslums and a few other ones. Ed Do you mind sharing what are few other ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redghostx Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Do you mind sharing what are few other ones? Ed stocks up primarily on exclusives - so if you are looking for sets to buy and emulate someone, start there. The truth is that there is no correct way to buy sets as everyone comes from different markets and financial situations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The truth is that there is no correct way to buy sets as everyone comes from different markets and financial situations Redghostx spot on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Like the Exo Suit yeah? Look how that turned out. Maybe it's done then maybe it's not, who knows. I'm unconvinced it's days are numbered. What if it got smashed into at the start of the double VIP period. Stock got rinsed and caught Lego out. If this has been a slow burner then another production run might not have been agreed yet. On this basis it's going to get stuck on 'Sold Out' with no option to purchase until they confirm dates of a new run. You can lead a horse to water.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 You can lead a horse to water.... ...and then you stick a fork in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neosphinx Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 the question is whether the set will retire in 2014 or 2015 (meaning it's slapped w/ the "retired" label. pretty straightforward. I understand and yes it is straightforward but what I mean is that there are rumours that it will retire in january instead of staying until after Pet Shop has retired. There are no rumours that it will retire officially in 2014. Perhaps out of stock but not retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 ...and then you stick a fork in it. ROFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 I understand and yes it is straightforward but what I mean is that there are rumours that it will retire in january instead of staying until after Pet Shop has retired. There are no rumours that it will retire officially in 2014. Perhaps out of stock but not retired. ...but you can't make them drink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDLego324 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I picked one up at midnight on the 1st (this was my highest priority), then I picked up two more at a B and M store today. Some of us are listening, Ed Mack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I picked one up at midnight on the 1st (this was my highest priority), then I picked up two more at a B and M store today. Some of us are listening, Ed Mack... Wow someone anyone actually is admitting they get it! Good job JDLego324! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 ...and then you stick a fork in it. And sell it pancakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) ...but you can't make them drink. The reason I only sip a little (instead of drank jugs and jugs of the water / cool aid ) is I just do not see this set hitting 3x MSRP in 4 years. In contrast, SSD has that potential, as bulky as it is I have very limited budget, so I cannot buy anything just because it is OOS. Edited October 3, 2014 by Darth_Raichu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Haven't been following TH on Amazon but has it been in an item under review status or is this a change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Haven't been following TH on Amazon but has it been in an item under review status or is this a change? Few days. Was like that before the big run of panic buys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Just finished online chat with Amazon they have them in stock but they have to be relabeled as people were getting shipped the wrong item per their rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Just finished online chat with Amazon they have them in stock but they have to be relabeled as people were getting shipped the wrong item per their rep. Did they give an ETA on when it will go live back in stock? Feel free to PM me since there are so many anti retirement TH people on here they don't need to know (tease). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 You can lead a horse to water.... Strange choice of idiom, as you never created the opportunity. Unless of course you have an inside scoop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysbricks Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Fun reading: http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/5243-town-hall-eol/?hl=town%20hall Remember the May 2013 $154 TH? Good times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 All I know is Lego is Laughing all the way to the Town Hall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricketycricket Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 All I know is Lego is Laughing all the way to the Town Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 All I know is Lego is Laughing all the way to the Town Hall Why ? Are they getting married ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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