10218 - Pet Shop

[Ciglione]

This set is only available at lego shop @ home here in The Netherlands. No toyshop or reseller has this one in stock. I called a few stores with the question when they get it back in store and non of them knew if they would get any and one said he was sure he wouldn't get any.

How's the stock in the UK or USA or other countries?

 

This reseller still has some in stock. 

[Val-E]

Haven

[Ciglione]

Haven

[rich79]

Do you think it will do well like other modulars or is this the less popular one.

Not a reason not to buy but....

[Ciglione]

It will do good.

[cladner]

Do you think it will do well like other modulars or is this the less popular one.

Not a reason not to buy but....

its less loved than other modulars but is still an interesting build and modular theme is made for completists.

it will make money.

 

the only thing going against it retiring soon is it is still limit 5 purchase at shop at home and also several brickpickers who seem to possess special knowledge have emphasized on more than one occasion that this set is not done.

 

seems like they usually cut the limit down to 2 when something is retiring.

 

that being said, modulars are a core investment theme for me and i don't want to be stuck F5'ing and not making my goal when the time comes.

Edited December 26, 2014 by cladner

[Ciglione]

its less loved than other modulars but is still an interesting build and modular theme is made for completists.

it will make money.

 

the only thing going against it retiring soon is it is still limit 5 purchase at shop at home and also several brickpickers who seem to possess special knowledge have emphasized on more than one occasion that this set is not done.

 

seems like they usually cut the limit down to 2 when something is retiring.

 

that being said, modulars are a core investment theme for me and i don't want to be stuck F5'ing and not making my goal when the time comes.

 

Was Town Hall also not less loved till a couple of months ago? 

[cladner]

Was Town Hall also not less loved till a couple of months ago? 

yes indeed it was.

funny how fast that can change.

i am with you on this one ciglione - its been around since May 2011 -  43 months - time to go.

[biniou]

Do you think it will do well like other modulars or is this the less popular one.

Not a reason not to buy but....

 

If it's sold out everywhere in the incoming weeks, for some reasons I would say as good as the fire brigade. So like ciglione said, good (but not "spectacular" like the town hall). Still better than the (hoarded) GE.

 

My 0.02cts

Edited December 27, 2014 by biniou

[Val-E]

I dunno, GE is a cornerpiece and you can

[Ciglione]

I dunno, GE is a cornerpiece and you can

[Ed Mack]

In comparison to 99% of LEGO sets, the Pet Shop is a great set. In the world of the Modulars, it is a poor man's Green Grocer.

[jaisonline]

In comparison to 99% of LEGO sets, the Pet Shop is a great set. In the world of the Modulars, it is a poor man's Green Grocer.

I think if more people built the Pet Shop along with some of the other modular building sets, they would understand.

[Follows Closely]

The pet shop is in the upper half of modulars for me. It is a great family build and lots if play ability. It will do great once it is eol, I have no doubt.

[stephen_rockefeller]

In comparison to 99% of LEGO sets, the Pet Shop is a great set. In the world of the Modulars, it is a poor man's Green Grocer.

We both know that if the GC wasn't so expensive no one would give two f $#!s about it.

[Ed Mack]

I think if more people built the Pet Shop along with some of the other modular building sets, they would understand.

Exactly.  The Pet Shop, when placed next to the other Modulars...disappears.  It is much smaller and almost looks out of scale.  Sorry, this set might be better looking than Market Street, but it is a disappointment IMO.  I am not saying that it will be a bad investment, just that it will not be as popular as the others.  

[IMDeus]

The brownstone makes it essential to having a city though. You need residences. I 've been thinking about using three for this

[trekgate502]

Do not underestimate the power of pets!

[seapotato]

I wanted to exchange mine today that I got at LEGO Shop at Home, since it came with a smooshed corner but the four in store were also in questionable condition. Some of the stickers looked really loose too, I think from shipping, not from someone peeling it, but still. Guess I'll hang on to mine for now.

[CNH1974]

It's still available in the UK. No sign of shortages over here.

[hanun1002]

Only Target has it at 207.99.

Does that mean it is retiring?

Such inflated price happened to GE which unofficially retired.

[fundylego]

I have built the Palace Cinema, the Parisian Restaurant, and the Pet shop.  The Pet shop is definitely my favorite and goes well with the other modulars. I am looking forward to building the Detectives Office to complete my block.  The flower cart will go great with all of the sets. 

[Follows Closely]

Most expect the PS to stick around till fall.

[rich79]

The lowest price for PS here in Holland is at Lego Shop@ home, all other sellers (only a few left) ask about 10-20% above retail.

[legoray01]

I went looking for this at the MI Lego Store.  Not there - no modular at all in stock in the store.  Was thinking this would be a good start to collect these but lets see if they come back.