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you guys really are making this worse by cleaning out every single retailer every time there's a hint of a shortage you make them extremely happy and you make them order more batches

I invest in them often, but the commodities go straight to my belly.

As a woman on this male majority site, videos like the ones above make it less female friendly.

I will probably be heckled for this, though I ask you to respond respectfully. Lego is at or approaching being a $5 Billion corporation. Does everyone really think that the mass effect of people on Brickpicker and other sites who buy up inventory have such an important effect on Lego that we actually cause them to adjust sales forecasts and run complete new builds of products? When we were mass buying up the SSD's they did not come through and keep producing 50,000 more they retired it in the US. We can cause spikes shortages and out of stocks but to think that Lego adjusts their overall marketing strategy based upon the frenzy of people scooping up something like Town Hall and that they either were going to retire it or no will not retire it based on the last few days of sales I think makes a much higher opinion of ourselves than we deserve in terms of their overall strategy. The majority of their sales goes to end users (through authorized retailers) and direct through LEGO Shop at Home. In the US I think they do not like at all what most of us do buying up sets are doing and they try to ban and block it where ever possible so that the sets are available for their original intended base. But I do not think there is any great focus on us. I would liken it to if any of you have lived on a farm and owned a horse. There are constantly flies buzzing around the horse and it will swat them with its tail whenever possible, and there will always be flies and it will always swat them, but is a horses main reason in life to swat flies? It doesn't care about the flies it just wants them gone but it goes on and eats, runs, and has fun whether they are there or not. The same with Lego. Whether TH, GE, PS, TB, ToO, 3E or any of them go away we can make small ripples in the pond. But I think we are ripples. Lego is an ocean. That said I am stocking up on everything. Cheers!

Why? It's not going anywhere and what not...

Uh oh, it's a battle of the Eds. Who will win?!

I understand, you have other problems to deals with (like, trying to keep scotland inside the UK). (ok this was an easy one )

If she gets banned it's a good reason to dump her and get a new gf. That's what I'd do.

I know that a lot of people in the UK may not see it that way but actually you are part of Europe ;-)

I wont say what I really wanted to but it's sad when we live in such a political correct society and a few people r having a laugh on a forum that someone has to make an issue about nothing. Whatever carry on. You wanna take offence to something take offence to me. Playing linken logs with my nephew right now while we are surrounded by lego.

Seems like lately some of our more distinguished members could have earned this... Super Troll

PLease keep panic buying to keep these out of stock for a few days until I can get the rest of mine sold, k thanks.

You need to buy 21103 to answer that. Edit: The answer is YES. And I'm willing accept any bet to against that answer.

This is precisely why TLG has instituted bans and controls. The reselling epidemic for this product has really gotten out of control and is without a doubt disrupting supply lines in the USA. This set is scheduled for 2016 yet the noobs come on this site and get the impression it is going this year and soon as a major retailer runs out of stock they all run and buy every retailer out. What is even more bizarre is the mob doesn't focus on the sets that are actually retiring this year lol. I remember a few weeks ago everyone was buying T1 Campers, then the mob moved onto Pet Shop, now I guess TH is the flavor of the week. Sooner or later they might actually stumble upon a set that is retiring this year.

You sound like a pleasure to deal with.

nah - she got hammered down the street at the cafe corner bar and grill - you'll notice she's riding her horse while standing on its back with her head shaved recalling Britney Spears 2007 meltdown. has it really been 7 years ? where has the time gone.

can't have a modular town with a town hall. its the tallest of the modulars and looks great assembled.

I'm not sure you'd want to wait around for those shares to mature.

182 in stock at Walmart.com if you are worried about this one retiring soon.

I was excited to discover most of the pieces to 7019 Viking Fortress against the Fafnir Dragon in a bulk purchase. After brick-linking the missing parts, I was able to complete the set. I do not have the instruction manuals or original box, so I used the PDF manual from Brickset. The Viking Fortress was the largest set LEGO produced from the Viking line 2005 and contains 1019 pieces. The set retailed for $70 in the US and 50 pounds in the UK. The fortress is a large structure made to resemble an octagonal wooden fortress - it uses a lot of the "wood" wall palisades similar to Fort Legorado - and comes with 6 minifigures, a large dragon, and a small dragon. MINIFIGURES There are 6 Viking minifigures included in this set: 5 warriors and the Viking King. Each figure has a different color scheme and printing, along with plenty of weapons, including many of the custom printed Viking "radar dish" shields. DRAGONS There are 2 dragons - a small, baby dragon that is a simple Technic-based build with red, translucent wings. Both are custom builds and only available in this set. The 2 small technic black bushings are rare and expensive, and since I was missing one, I actually substituted light bluish gray. The large Fafnir Dragon is also Technic-based, and while not nearly as detailed or cool as the newer Ninjago dragos, it is large and pretty formidable in dark green. The large dragon head is rather rare, as it is only included in Viking sets and Mistlands Tower. THE FORTRESS BUILD The first part of the fortress is the main gate. The gate is very tall and includes double doors that swing open. The next part of the build is the large cage with a huge catapult on top. The cage opens so you can put the small dragon inside, and the catapult shoots 3 large boulders. Next, comes the rest of the walls - 2 identical sections that end up connecting to the gate and the catapult cage. Each of these wall sections also include a smaller catapult on top. Finally, all the wall sections are able to join up to make a HUGE structure: A very impressive set - if anything, just for it's large footprint. Of course, there's much more to be excited about...from the Viking minifigures to the dragons to the array of weapons and catapults. For investment purposes, latest Brickpicker pricing comes in at $215 new and $128 used with recent Ebay sales of 100% complete sets pushing up as high as $167 with box and manuals. The Viking theme as a whole is viewed by some collectors as highly desirable due to its unique, hard-to-find sets. Of course, if LEGO decides to reboot a Viking theme, I would imagine these older models may suffer if the newer ones improved on the designs.

No pun

Missing out on an investment is one thing missing out on something you actually wanted to own for yourself is another. I dont always invest but when I do I buy for me first

That doesn't completely surprise me for the EU as you actually went Sold Out/Retired. It never went out of stock here in the States. I honestly think they just made a mistake on calling it Retired over there instead of Sold Out and removing it from the board until the next holiday season, but that's just a guess. I'm not that big of a conspiracy theorist, though.

I will give people an opportunity to produce content, but I cannot promise that all of it will be acceptable. The only way I will find out if people can write is if I give them an opportunity to do so.

Pfff any beast other than human is good for me. We're blessed with higher intelligence than other creatures, but cursed because we need to worry about things like "Is Town Hall going to retire?"

There's nothing wrong with trying to find the best deal. But doing that you'll have to take chances. So if you are looking for an investment you should go for it and invest. If you decide otherwise because maybe it's not the best moment (though it's still a good moment) and afterwards you end up with nothing then you shouldn't complain about it. If you are serious you will buy constantly (as long as your money allows it). If you are only looking for the best prices you need to take drawbacks into consideration from time to time. Anyhow everybody should invest his money as he likes... I don't really mind what people do as long as my investment goes according to plan and I see some profit at the end. Why should I care if everybody else here buys for more or less? Why should anybody care? I'm jealous from time to time when I see cool deals that I couldn't get (yep it's true...) but if I buy something for 100$ and resell it for 200$ that's still a good deal though I didn't buy it for 70$ like somebody else might have.

Only requirement to play the game of thrones ... eh ... LEGOs... is money.

It's happening.... This morning's email QUOTE Dear James, Thanks for ordering the LEGO

I may need to pick up a few complete sets for trade bait :)

First order of business, no more herd mentality :D

Let me parse statements made by Lego employees: Lego Shop at Home phone rep: "X is retiring. We're not making any more." What they are thinking: "Lego will be pleased with me for selling so much product. I have no idea whether it's retired." Lego store employee: "I really shouldn't do this but here, you can buy two Tumblers. We have no idea when they will make more" What they are thinking: "Sweet, my store's gonna hit my sale target and blow past it. I know we're getting Tumblers in every few weeks for the next year."

But, but, but, the Lego reps on the phone said it wouldn't be around after the first of the year.

Nothing attracts a crowd like a crowd.

I'm banking on Town Hall being available again soon. Heck, even the City: Cargo Train was sold out for months on end in early 2013. Worst case, I'm sure I won't have a problem trading a Haunted House for a Town Hall sometime down the road.

$109 ??? Were is the "dislike this" button on this forum ? (at least, as an investor it means that whatever is your price on ebay, it'll seem to be not that expensive ^^)

I'm sorry for you. I hope it will not be canceled. At least you have some, happy to hear that. /emazers mode engaged I-told-you-guys-to-order-before-double-VIP-points!!!

I used to cover the state of Kansas... Loved East- dreaded trips out West. Welcome aboard!

I agree, I would think she said "... but look at the modulars ! They are the same size and they look fantastic too !"

I started my day by buying the Tumbler from the lego store. Then I got extremely lucky and found 2 Friends Butterfly Beauty Shops on sale near me for $17 a piece. Happy day.

moving on folks ..... any new(er) codes ?

Despite looking bad, it was super well packed and sets came through unscathed

Not sure if you guys still care, but just got a shipment confirmation from LEGO Shop at Home. 2 Workshops. Ordered @ 9:30pm Pacific last night. Also, for those that aren't aware. Looks like the promo is in a box like the space man and not a poly bag.

The HH is not a part of any "theme" technically, only in branding. It is a standalone exclusive and behaves as such, being on sale for a few years instead of a single year/season. All of the other exclusives released in conjunction with a theme behaved this way. Kingdom Joust, Imperial Flagship, Diagon Alley etc. Orthanc will too.

Your not the one that needs lessons...

My super sensitive psychic senses tell me that this will bring higher fees.

since i'm still feeling bummed like many about the HHs, i needed to get my lego on after 2 mojito drinks last night w/ the wife . i worked out a trade with a fellow member for an empty 10178 box for the loose set recently purchased. i sense an upcoming build / review thread. 1 loose 10226 sopwith camel (no box) for $79. 2 batcaves from amazon. Picked up all ironman minifigs my son and i needed (avg'd $5.50 each including war machine) to build that Lego kids club moc from last year. yay! my son and i are both happy. PDF link below for the build. http://cache.lego.com/r/club/-/media/Club/Markets/US/Club%20codes/STARK.pdf

The set has been revealed:

I'm 37 and live in FL. I suppose I'm coming out of my 'Dark Ages' now, but I wasn't really a collector in my youth just a fiend for building ridiculous things. It's easy to justify getting back into LEGO when your kids are into it and it becomes a great way to spend time together. I do wish I had saved those bricks, instructions, etc. That would've been a hell of a head start on this thing.

Poll does indicate a bit of a sausage fest