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Saw this on BrickSet - looks like Exo is finally ending production...

How many $ 100+ sets have retired unexpectedly within such a short time? One would think that a short-term retirement decision like that is much easier for small sets that have caused hardly any design cost. But for the larger ones - I'd say a big set would have to sell really, really badly to cut it off that quickly. So does anyone know if an expensive set has gotten that treatment before? Personally I'd say that none of the new trains is retiring, I just don't see a good reason.

Yes it is. She's not really pissed either, thank god. I explained some LEGO investments paid off well enough to pay for it. As for my next complaint, we have another blizzard coming tomorrow night into Sunday night.

If you need filler for a set that is $39.9x, this works: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=54766956 I'll be donating mine to a toy drive or something.

Seems like a good way to boost sales.

Heres an image of the Raptor Set! '>

BTTF and Ghostbusters

Rovers and RIs for everyone!!!!!

"Fabrication" is a bit harsh. There's been solid data and info this last week that point to a *possible* retirement of 60052 (and maybe 60051). - 60052 (and 60051) are listed as "Sold Out" on SAH on every site except US/Canada. - Pictures and discussion of a new cargo train, 60098 have been published the last 2 days, including on respected blogs. - 60098 duplicates much of 60052, including similar rolling stock and inclusion of power functions, track, a cargo terminal, and accessories. - 60098 is clearly NOT an HE replacement, it's numbered in the City series. - 60052 has been discounted world-wide the last 10 days - at least one stock manager told a BP member that the discounts "were at the direction of the supplier" - other BP members have talked with B&M managers, who've said 65002 "isn't coming back into stock if another train is released" The above isn't "fabrication". In fact, its an intriguing set of clues. Which is why the retirement discussion has heated up. Even our own Ed has chimed in saying this wouldn't be unprecedented. Take all this for what its worth. Personally, such discussion and facts are a reason this site is so awesome. I've made some decisions on this whole matter and spent a bit of money to back it up; like all things here, it may or may not be correct and result in a payoff.

In other fruitcake news, they're starting to reply to my local CS ads. Well if they're so much cheaper (I have them listed at $80 or less if you want more than 1), go buy them there. With our tax, TRU's price is about $79 for a 1000 brick box if you can find one. Morons. I was a lot more polite in my reply but I didn't want to be.

The UCS shuttle will not be impacted by this at all. I expect slow but steady growth of this iconic and awesome set (UCS). Another UCS falcon might hurt the old one but no smaller ones will.

Nice score

How about another phone call today .. --Hello I have been able to get you another Fire Brigade ... ...Oh really .. are you crazy , these aren't supposed t be retired ? --Have no idea Sir ! ... ok I'll be there in about half an hour ..thanks So in love with this set .. so amazed that with some search you still can find hard to find sets at regular price

Sent you a PM (Sorry for the double post, it always happens)

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Painting-Easter-Eggs-40121

I see this, but no real buying option

Finally. It's about time.

The past two days in this thread make me long for the days when there was actual news to report and discuss. Everyone who is freaking out over the early retirement of 60052 (if that is indeed what is happening) clearly hasn't been around for very long. Every year, TLG retires sets unexpectedly after very short runs at retail. Off the top of my head, I can recall #3222, Butterfly Beauty Salon, and Zombies falling into that boat, as well as Mace Windu's Jedi Starfighter, which was only around for what seemed like a minute in the U.S. before retiring. Although it's difficult to predict which sets this will happen to, it is hardly an uncommon occurrence...unless you try to define the issue as narrowly as one of the earlier posters (i.e., no train with a MSRP greater than $200 that carries the set number 60052 has ever retired in 6-12 months before this one).

Tomorrow is a good day to make up for that.

That's fine. I think most of us have more shelf space to fill anyways.

a qfll Hulk Buster smash sets - sold 5 @ 69.99, buy in was $20

I have a large stack of these, but I am drawn to buy more. I need an intervention.

Well, it clearly is the end of the world as we know it. Nothing will ever be like it used to be. Today train sets retire after 6 months, tomorrow a meteorite destroys whole continents. Slippery slope.

Slight confusion maybe? Maybe not pure violent rioting anarchy, but perhaps jaywalking and loitering with reckless abandon?

If you're looking to load up, never too early to start. Just know that money will be tied up for a long time.

^ look like i will be passing on the Raptor set unless it's the only way to get raptors. Not impressed otherwise by the truck. The bike is kinda cool. If you just took the truck and put it next to other lego, aside from the tiny decals, nothing stands out to say "Jurassic Park" to me.

Very true. I was expecting to find a bunch of over priced "missing parts" sets. (which I did) There was a microfighter clone turbo tank in the original box for $4. I opened it up and sure enough, just the minifig was missing. Also found a complete 9493 @ $40, but I didn't buy it. For the amount of stuff that is in this place there was a very small amount of legos there. This is what it looks like. It's insane.

It is an IE thing. I run into the same problem when I use it .

It wouldn't surprise me that Lego is going to screw all those investors stockpiling PS by a suddenly EOL of PC. Official press release: 'Thank you all dear horders for increasing our ususally bad January sales by buying the PS in large numbers; in fact so large that we couldn't keep up with production. Now, due to bad sales of the PC we are going to retire this one and produce the PS for another 2 years'. :-P

Might have more potential. The first 2 weeks Birds was on Amazon, it was the #1 ranked seller in toys. That's an important data point. This set has massive appeal to folks not usually interested in Lego. FYI.

That helicopter... Conversation @ TLG HQ: Designer (presenting the set): "So this going to be our ne cargo train..." Manager (interrupting): "But where's the helicopter? I don't like it. We are adding helicopters to every city set now. Didn't you get the memo?" Designer: "But... but sir, it's a train! How can we credibly add a..." Manager (interrupting again): "EVERY set. Do you need another copy of that memo?" Designer: "No sir, I already got onw. I just thought that..." Manager (interrupting yet again): "From now on, just make sure to add a helicopter to every set. And I'll make sure you'll get another copy of that memo." Designer (baffled): "I don't need..." (resigning) "Okay sir."

Ya that's what I meant, I was walking and texting I had an hxc typo moment and that explains how you knew what I was talking about! Ex Astris, Scientia.

Nice find! Don't know about you, but I've always found when I actively seek out yard sales or estate sales, I never find anything good. It's always the ones you randomly run into or go just because a friend or significant other is going.

I'm curious to see what direction this goes in. If TLG were to sign a long-term contract with The Simpsons, different series based on themes would be pretty sweet. Imagine: Series 5, "TV/Movie personalities" Sideshow Bob! Bumblebee Man! Troy McClure! McBain! Springfield Elementary Series, Moe's Tavern patrons, the possibilities are endless. Or whatever, just keep them coming! TLG has proven they know what they're doing. I'm hoping this lasts long enough for the Captain/Fisherman or Snake personally.

Went to a huge semi-annual consignment sale with my wife this afternoon and found a used 4708: Hogwarts Express in the box. ($50) Couldn't believe it. Opened the box to check contents before buying and set was partially put together in excellent condition with no dust build up. Instructions were also in the box and looked like they'd never been used. Needless to say I put in an inquiry about getting in touch with the consignor to see if they had any other sets they needed to get rid of.

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Yeah, man. What about DUFF man, Disco Stu or freakin' McBane!!! So many great characters for sure. I know I'll be loading up on these when they are released. I love the Simpsons and still need the house.

Thank you, was my pleasure. If I can do it again ..will do ;)

I feel the need to post public feedback about a great transaction I just had with gravtation! Everything was perfect. The transaction even featured home delivery (we are both from Montreal), and was paid cash. This is a five stars feedback to gravtation! Thanks again!

I "care" because this site is a community about Brickpickers helping other Brickpickers. Migration - "You're missing the point. For someone doing this full time $10-$20 per set is excellent. You just have to do it multiple times. Keep in mind the set is still available. Sell, restock, sell again. Wash, rinse, repeat." If people were making $20 per set, I would absolutely agree. I just don't think people are even making $10 per set. And again, you need to factor in an hourly rate. Like I mentioned, perhaps I just over value my time. And there's also an opportunity cost - You're not going to find more Farnsworth once they are done, and the value they have in several months will far outweigh the benefits of selling them for $10 profit now. From reading these sorts of threads, I seriously believe many people severely overestimate their actual profits and fail to factor in a lot of other costs. Simple math sounds good "Oo, mixels buy at $2, sell at $10! cha-ching!)" but it really doesn't work that way. Anyway, my point of the post to begin with is just to encourage people to rethink their strats. They certainly don't have to. And if it is working for you, that's great. I am trying to offer my advice and help people do better. I won't take it personally if you ignore my thoughts. A lot of new folks read these threads too, and maybe they'll benefit.

I wish I had a case of Ravens Monday's.

Looks Like Someone's Got a Case of the Mondays!!

Exo-Suit's biggest challenge is that it wasn't the RI upon release. A lot of people, not just BPers, thought it would be. This thing will be fine long term.

Oh there's no "lose" in Mixels as far as I'm concerned. I just hope we can move them sooner than later. I hope that BP member that's being talked about up's his asking price. If he holds that much power over prices, it could be wise for him as well. I was gonna say, it better not be Alpinemaps! haha. He wouldn't keep them too low. lol

This is not related to the Birds set, but thank you to all above that expressed concern about our cat. I haven't been back on here since then to post. Unfortunately, we had to put her to sleep last Saturday, so it's been a rough week and a half. Again, I appreciate it, and please give all of your cats, or pets of whatever furry kind, a hug and appreciate them while they're still here.

This is one time where a person could say they flipped the bird and not be referring to a certain universal hand gesture.

Too expensive for my blood. Can't make money flipping them when cost is $24.95.