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I think the group picture I took during the last BP face-to-face meeting explains it all:

This is what tru think's about their friends and family......

I still feel all the doom and gloom is just being overdramatic. I honestly doubt there will be a huge crash in the lego economy like the recession. It'll be more of a correction in the sense that profit margins will get so thin, that it will naturally thin the herd or those casual investors, or those that don't know what they are doing. Eventually once those people that have no idea what's going on and all fire sell their stuff, and those that can weather the storm will be just fine. Yes I understand people's fears of remakes, but honestly, out of the thousands upon thousands of sets Lego has produced, they are still releasing cool new fresh sets. (This year being an odd one, only because the last 3 exclusives IMO suckkkkk major you know what.) Look at the new technic sets, possibly Big Ben, etc. We already had fantastic models in the GBHQ and brick bank. I feel the worry should start happening when everything becomes a remake or a direct copy. The Death Star, could still be significantly different enough to not hurt any value from the previous two iterations. If the Carousel is true, I doubt, that no matter how different it'll probably hurt the value of the old one. (I differentiate between the two, only because Star Wars fans will pay a price to have a complete UCS collection no matter who you are talking about, and I don't think the people who generally buy the fairground theme are going to exactly be clamoring to have both version of a carousel.) With the snowspeeder, just like the X-wing, I expect that one to take a hit a bit, but I don't think too much, only because of some of the parts and rarity of them will keep the prices high. You guys are also going hard on the speculation as if you know exactly what's coming out. I think you guys need to calm it a bit and just wait until more information trickles in and go from there. One thing I can say about this site, is that even though it has quite the significant amount of members, you know a bunch aren't active, and as far as the entire country/world is concerned, we're smaller than a drop in the bucket. The normal person doesn't follow the news and rumors and everything like we do out here. Most people will just walk into a store, and see a set they like and buy it. I will bet you anything that most people, probably don't even know that some of the 'remakes' are even remakes at all. I know when I first got into this game, I never realized the sets that I had missed out on in the last decade until I discovered this site and did more research. Mainly because I became a fanatic again like when I was a kid. So without knowing, the first few times I walked into a Lego store, I never would've known if anything had ever been released before.

21005 Fallingwater, RRP. Probably my last investment purchase of the year.

EVERY SET that is ever posted before anyone gets it in their hands is always met up with 20 negative comments to every positive one on this site. It's kind of old hat at this point.

Cant remember if I've already posted this. Anyways its going in, can never have too much star wars.

from a facebook leak group reportedly from Mexico

I went to TRU today and walked out with nothing. This rarely happens but spring clearance has taken a huge bite out of my wallet with B&N and Target last week. I was very interested in the Arctic Basecamp, Technic Container Truck, and a couple Hobbit sets but they were not marked down at all. It seems the "clearance blast" going on right now no longer applies to the first two sets which were on sale before Easter I think. I almost bought a Battle Droid Troop Carrier for my personal collection since that rarely seems to go on sale, but I convinced myself I can get it cheaper later this year. It was a sad LEGO day.

as a secondary market buyer, I actually like to see pics of an open box and sealed bags. i consider it still sealed and doesn't detract from the value. just my opinion though.

Sold 4 Umbaran MHC 75013 for $240 shipped on eBay the other day. Pleasant surprise as I forgot they were even on there.

I'm not sure what else you guys could have expected given the description and the piece count. I'm sure the finished product will look a little better since the preliminary images are never flattering. If anyone who has an invite is complaining about a freebie, I will send you my address so you can forward it and then you don't have to worry about it.

TRU.com ... enough said

Continued working on 5526 Skyline. Completed build #2 of 4 Edit: Oops just realized I substituted a 1x1 with a 1x2. You should be able to see it. Forgot that one piece.

Remember, your results don't count.

Challenge accepted

TRU does have a humorous way of showing their appreciation to family and friends. lol

Tru family and friends coupon

Favourite modular built so far (Vs GE and PC) but have a BB and DO ready to go. This thing is never going to retire.

LEGO Minecraft The Cave 21113 Playset $15.82 (21% off/save $4.17) http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Minecraft-Cave-21113-Playset/dp/B00NW2Q6ZG

These all arrived today in excellent condition. He included a bunch of other stuff too. One item is the Target 3 in 1 set # 4659758 which I guess came free with a gift card purchase. Not sure how I'll blend all this in to hide from the lady. At least she's happy that I've unloaded a bunch of bulk this month...

230*0.20 __ 30 a.) < b.) > c.) =

The bad news is that they restocked the Hydra Fortress at my TRU this week. They had 6-8 on the shelf that weren't there before. No matter how many times the Super Heroes and/or TRU exclusives bite me in the rear, I keep coming back for more.

The sale price is falling?!? QUICK - let's snap some up at these rates because they will be worth their weight in gold in a year from now!

Except the Tumbler! 20 thread pages of unadulterated lust and how soon to reach a million dollars speculation.

I refuse to sell to Russia or South Korea for my eBay auctions. No direct experience either just hearing second hand from other BPers.

How many hands do you have?!?

Amazon Lightning Deal - LEGO Education Brick Set 4579793 (884 Pieces) for $34.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085Y3X3Y/ref=xs_gb_ld_tck_8cd0fe4a

was at least able to pick up some of the speed champion sets that don't seem to be discounted too often.

The fact that Tru removed all discounts before rolling out the coupon makes it a joke .

Amazon.com 31035 - Creator: Beach Hut - $21.48 (28% off) 60080 - City: Space Port - $83.00 (31% off)

Yup. Everything I found that I wanted has been marked up now. So, good luck to everyone that was able to find something they wanted...

I'd probably list them individually at a competitive price for each model. You'd be surprised at the number of collectors who just need one or two of the older, hard to find offerings to round out their collection.

They're probably not done marking everything up yet...

That´s the problem with US cars, they are designed to oblige you to buy a second car to do the jobs that the first one can´t!

No idea . The exclusions don't mention items on sale. We shall see in few short hours .

Amazingly the remaining stores in SoCal made the cut.

It's still a good price...

#whocaresits27%off

In for 5 of each... Using gc , coupon and rewards to bring it down to slightly over mrsp. 8% in rewards should even it out .

This is all I care about...

Yeah , she meant check back on Tuesday

Someone at TRU was on top of things. Looking at their larger sets is laughable. Slave 1? 2 days ago, $229.99. Today? $298.99. Good stuff.

First person to complain that this shouldn't be on the DD is getting a ban hammer

Well, they ran out of ideas so they have to start reproducing the oldies. Good ideas are just so hard to come by!

I do believe there are many members here who just want the value of their current collection, like the info/news, deals, and enjoy the community.

Any tips for my first lego vending machine? It has 4 different choices: Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, and Reeses. The Machine is powereed by a lego Minstorms 2.0. You start the machine by entering 3 quarters in, all change of lower value is rejected. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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