brickolodon Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 It will more than likely shift to a backorder. Lego retired the Red Cargo and the Maersk, I cannot see them retiring one of these as well without something else coming out first, especially needing another set with motors. thanks, I can relax now....New Maersk train coming soon.....thats what you talking about? Quote
TheDarkness Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 No. I believe there will be another new Maersk train in the next 2 years but that has no basis other than guesswork. The red Cargo Train and Maersk both were retired this year, with the Horizon Express coming in. With only 2 motorised trains remaining, I find it unlikely they would retire either of them without bringing in another motorised train first. If we get an announcement on something like that though, then I would start buying a lot more. That is my opinion though, and highly speculative At this stage though, you can still get both trains easily from different stores around the world. Quote
willy431 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Is that red passenger train still for sale?Edit....yes all 3 still for sale. None marked for retirement. Cargo, passenger, and horizon. Quote
brickolodon Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Is that red passenger train still for sale? Edit....yes all 3 still for sale. None marked for retirement. Cargo, passenger, and horizon. why 3 trains supposed to be for sale same time? ...I better buy Hayabusa...its back in stock again. Quote
TheDarkness Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 why 3 trains supposed to be for sale same time? ...I better buy Hayabusa...its back in stock again. I'd suggest for more variety for train lovers. The passenger train really is a solid buy for the motor components, if you can find it cheap enough (better than trying to buy them from LEGO Shop at Home anyway) 1 Quote
Guest ph4tb0i Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 I'd suggest for more variety for train lovers. The passenger train really is a solid buy for the motor components, if you can find it cheap enough (better than trying to buy them from LEGO Shop at Home anyway) This, plus the fact that the 7939 just sells really really well. I actually like the Loco + Octan car a lot (I have a loco + 4 octan cars in my collection). Sometimes I wish they didn't take away the 7897 though. Had to go to the secondary market for them but luckily they're not too expensive buying used in ebay. Quote
Seifer Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 Hmmm I'd love to see a new train coming out soon with motor functions, but I guess we won't be seeing one until 2014 because of the Horizon Express. But what would be your guess - will LEGO launch another freight/diesel train or it might launch an older steam train? Steam trains are a bit scarce and the only ones I'm aware of are the Emerald night and the Constitution train. Quote
Sauromosis Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Got two 7939 for 140.61 each, tax included. Still a good idea? Quote
MartinP Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Got two 7939 for 140.61 each, tax included. Still a good idea? I am hesitant. The brickpicker value is at $170.90 each. I think it would be a good idea when the set is near retirement, but I do not see that happening soon. Also, forgot that the MSRP is $179.99. At the price you got them at, I think it is a good deal. Quote
exciter1 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 It's definitely a good deal. I paid over $190 for these after tax during double vip points in May and they were really hard to find then. I thought it was on it's way out. Quote
Highlander Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Great price on this set, i have been waiting on this dropping below Quote
Rich B Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Yes! Great set at a great price, and a decent investment set if you ask me. Quote
Guest ph4tb0i Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 bought limit without thinking about it. BUY NOW! IT'S NEVER GOING TO BE THIS CHEAP AGAIN! Quote
Seifer Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Hi everyone I was wondering how long will the 7939 Cargo train last? It's a 2010 year set and the red one already retired. I'm thinking of investing in it, but the long life is putting me off a bit. Quote
glucapg Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Hi everyone I was wondering how long will the 7939 Cargo train last? It's a 2010 year set and the red one already retired. I'm thinking of investing in it, but the long life is putting me off a bit. the red one already retired? are you talking about 3677 or 7398? the 7398 has not retired and I think that this is the "brother" of 7939 I think that the retirement of 3677 doesn't matter Quote
Guest ph4tb0i Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 I have 15 of these hoarded up. They're on sale on amazon.uk for 86.66. I think even now you can make money on it if you're willing to part it out. Quote
Seifer Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Yeah, I was talking about the 3677. But altough the 7939 is a year older than the 3677 it still doesn't show any signs of retirement. That's why I wanted to see what do you all think about it's retirement in the future. Quote
Seifer Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 I have 15 of these hoarded up. They're on sale on amazon.uk for 86.66. I think even now you can make money on it if you're willing to part it out. Yeah I saw the offer and was thinking of buying a few. Quote
sadowsk1 Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 I would say it's past the halfway point to retirement but that doesn't mean it can't stick around for another couple years. I haven't heard or seen anything about a new one coming out to replace it anytime soon. Quote
CNH1974 Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Just had a look at 3677. Assuming it was a normal set - ie not a limited edition - I am surprised its EOL when 7937-9 are not and as has been said are older. Also the fact its numbered 3677 and not a 79nn is also a bit odd. I wonder if they pulled because it was not selling well or because it was too similar to 7939. Quote
Huskers1236 Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 For those that have bought these to build, what do they think of the Passenger/Cargo trains? I'm not a huge train person, but I do like everything the Cargo train has, but even at Amazon, $160 is a steep price. I don't think I'd invest in a bunch of these as they come out fairly often(not saying they won't do well, just saying it's not something I personally wouldn't load up on), but it's something I would like to build and add to a city scene. Quote
Seifer Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 The 3677 is a bit better IMO than the 7939. Maybe because it's a Diesel engine... anyway the 3677 is selling like mad for 140 Quote
CNH1974 Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Trains have always been popular after EOL. And if 3677 only had a short run those who bought it will be quids in. I recently sold a load on vintage 1980 trains sets and track including an incomplete 7740 for over Quote
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 7939 is still in the catalogue so many months at least before EOL. Quote
Titus Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 Hi, currently available at Amazon.de Lego City 7939 Cargo Train for 109 Euro Regards,Titus 1 Quote
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