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You would probably need to buy this to get a free hoth

Built this over the last week. Only my second Technic build so far. I really do enjoy how well the gears, chains and different linking elements work in congruence with one another. Although the builds aren't quite as enjoyable as standard sets the end results are really intriguing. (Street Motorcycle 42036) I opted for the Retro Bike build and there are ample pcs left over but it still looks bad a$$.

Used and complete with boxes, instructions, all minifigs, and even the empty bags: 9516 Jabbas Palace 75005 Rancor Pit 75049 Snow Speeder 75054 At-At 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina $340 on CL

Something like below should have been the May 4th mini / promo set (with or without the space slug). http://www.fbtb.net/2016/03/22/revel-in-the-beauty-that-is-marshal-bananas-falcon-diorama/

That looks expensive.

I call only if i want to make sure the employees scoop up the deal and leave me nothing. naboo fighter shows up as $44 at all the local stores using the walmart app.

Just buy the fig on eBay, save your money on a remake.

FBA 75054 - AT-AT - $240 9476 - Orc Forge - $88 7877 - Naboo Starfighter - $74

Over the last week my son and I worked on Benny's Spaceship together. Fun build! Big and bulky. The kids are fighting over who can have it hanging up in their room.

Love the rocket

Love the comments. Hehehe...

Confirmed sale at my target and was able to score 30 Disney CMFs at sale price.

Sure, it's not Zuvio, or Maz's minions, but I think it will add to the first order trooper count.. You should have heard all the crying last year when they announced Admiral Yularen. The amount of tissues being used in this forum took down many hundreds of acres of forest.

Sold an Ant man final battle for £30 after fees. Buy in was £10 with TRU gift card. Also sold 9 Chicken Suit Guys with a total buy in of £4 since some were free from SAH and they were on discount at £1 each in Sainsburys and sold for £45 after fees.

The average consumer who is blindly buying sets at retail is not the person who is buying expensive, retired sets. The people who are dropping $800+ on retired sets are well aware of what has been made before and are going to be much more aware of sets that are rumored to be coming out in the near future.

I used a cardpool giftcard and the 20% coupon to get the TRU Sith Infiltrator and Spider Droid for $98. Good for a couple future reviews.

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

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.

I'm like you. I buy any sets that are for my personal collection on the front end so I know I won't be caught short ( I made that mistake as a noob in 2014 with the Haunted House and Town Hall and ended up spending probably an extra $90 over RRP to buy the pair on eBay). Once I've purchased what I want for my own use, then I start picking up things for reselling purposes. Sure it screws with the theoretical CAGR, but I'm not likely to sell my personal copies anyway.

Got this set on its way from TRU I'll also be opting for the second build rather than the main race bike build. Lots of MOC bikes use this set too.

It'll be different though, it'll be on the other corner...

So I don't have to worry about getting one for me at the end, and to play, of course. I'll work up a discount with points/rewards or something.

Buy it and build it - it´s an excelllent set. 200 euros was RRP so that´s a great deal 2 years later. I would not make it part of an investment strategy for reasons mentioned above.

As I mentioned before, not retiring PS will do more damage to many´s portfolios than re releasing an oldie. I would say there is a more than 50% chance of CC coming back in the next 5 years.

All I care is will it drive up demand for AT-AT from end users after this set is released

I lack the imagination to even build the "Fire" from the engine . Thanks for posting

Finally taking the FBA plunge. Only thing I was unsure of... Does UPS automatically get a pick up notice or do I have to request one?

LEGO Star Wars Naboo Starfighter I believe is 13 dollars at local Walmarts. Per slickdeals

Well. If the deals are good enough you should ask if your western friend could pick up at one of 2 kmarts and a sears near him.

I am just going to send my wife to pick this up, & I am going fishing. Lego has hosed us with this "VIP" set & my interest of even going to the event. And we have already complained about the bum polybag figure, perhaps the poster is the highlight this year? Cause we know sales prices wont be.

Sure. And the effective price of it on Thursdays at TRU is $141 with 20% coupon, 10% CC and 15% GC with no taxes for those that are tax exempt. And that's not including rewards dollars you'll receive for future 'effective pricing'.

I've been wanting a UCS TIE. Good time to pick it up.

That's why my travel kit packs one of these: http://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Wireless-Performance-TripMate-Hotspot/dp/B00HZWOQZ6. Most if not all hotel rooms also have a wired connection - that's where this baby goes and voila, I have my own private WiFi network without congestion from other guests, plus a streaming media server (if you put a few movies on a USB flash drive and insert it into the HooToo). Pair this with a Google Chromecast to turn the hotel TV into a netflix watching station and you're golden. Works in the car too - instant WiFi network in the car. They have versions with built-in battery pack as well. EDIT: Oh, forgot to mention this box is smaller than a box of matches.

How many hands do you have?!?

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

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.

Actual American businessman with Ford pickup.

I beg to differ. It shows that you either: 1.) Have the credit to secure an expensive car 2.) Have have a relative (mom, dad, uncle) that was nice enough to buy you a car 3.) Actually have cash. It is a TERRIBLE indicator how someone is doing on the whole financially. While you might have the income to buy a car, it does not mean you are smart with money. There are many people I have met over the years that drive Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Acura, or whatever vehicle you might insert here, but ultimately, they are not wealthy. There are many people who feel the need to keep up with everyone else. Many can afford a nice car, but ultimately it is not the best indicator. On the same front, I have met many people out there, who aren't flashy, don't own anything of consequence, but ultimately, they are more financially secure than people with six figure salaries. There is a BIG difference between making a good salary and being financially secure. Many people just feel the need to keep up with Jones'. Ultimately, it's your bank statements and portfolio statements that truly tell you someone's worth. Not what car you drive or what clothes you wear. It was from a very famous book from the 1990's "The Millionaire Next Door." It primarily discusses the attributes of millionaires. The reason it is the F-150 is because the majority of millionaires in the US are not rock stars and actresses. They are business owners. Business owners need cars that are usable and have utility. You aren't going to be moving much stock in a Ferrari or Porsche.

RIP Prince - I actually respected the hell out of this guy, because he could actually play.

Yes. That was 50,000 members ago.

One big thing changed Ed. The kids did: they grew up. The AFOLs were nowhere back then. Now it is perfectly accepted by society to play with LEGOs, people look at it the same way as skiing. In some creative circles it is even hip. I am not saying that your point of view is invalid since I also think that resellers exacerbate demand, but it is not the whole story. Even in Hungary, where wages are a fraction of what you can see in the US people are flocking to the stores when new exclusives come out. So I would not be all doom and gloom, on the other hand in my opinion sets like Hoth hurt LEGO even more than certain remakes. You can't sell a terd if you put a ribbon on it (UCS badge) and it offends people who are fans of the line. The premium appeal is at stake here.

Saw 12 last night at my local Kmart. Waiting for surprise points etc before I consider purchase since they are regular retail.

I don't have really old sealed sets squirreled away so I don't have a dog in the reissue "Beetle/Grand Carousel keep for many many years because it will grow no matter what" fight... but I would be really surprised if anyone here really hadn't expected a company to reissue successful products in addition to new ones if the market spells clearly that it would be good for the bottom line. If they wouldn't do the appropriate market research and see the blatant gaps in the market they could serve, especially if it is a product gone for many years, I would consider them incompetent. That is something I consider with everything I buy that may have some sort of niche collectible value; doing it for LEGO sets I am squirreling away as well is not different in any way. The perceptions here I am sure are influenced by the fact that we scrutinise every little action, keep records of all past sets, see the similarities in the things that a consumer that views LEGO as just LEGO wouldn't care about. And all of us "prey" on the impulsive desires of people who want that set NOW no matter what the price. If it were that they just had to be patient... they wouldn't have even cared to buy something at those prices to begin with. How many of those people would rather hold out for months or years sniping on eBay or chasing things down on Bricklink, second hand shops etc in the off chance that they will be lucky enough to find one instead of just plopping down the money? In fact I would say it is more likely they would buy something else instead of the set they originally wanted to tide them over. P.s. Cue the bubble thread. Amazed it hasn't been brought up yet.

This debate is a remake of the Series 15 debate. And the Series 14 debate. And the Series 13 debate. (Not the Simpsons series though - nobody actually cared enough to smoosh those awful angular heads.) Here's the bottom line - if you're smooshing to buy the figures you don't have, good on you for knowing how to feel for them. If you're missing one figure and you just keep buying $4 packs each day until you finally get lucky enough to get the one you're missing because you think smooshing is somehow unethical, then you're being a stubborn fool. And likewise, if you've already got them all but you stand in the Lego aisle at 11:00am on a Wednesday feeling up foil packages so you can clear out all the costumed figs or rarest figs or the ones selling for the most on eBay, whilst leaving the riff raff for little kids who will never get the figs they need because you took them all to resell them, then you're a tool. So find your middle ground. Don't be a fool, don't be a tool. There, it rhymes so it's the new rule. EOD.

Lego tanks, all from the same builder. More on his page.

I sold a Spiderman Cycle Chase for $25, Superman Black Zero Escape for $25, Batman Man-Bat Attack for $25, Joker Bumper Car polybag for $10, and a City High Speed Chase for $15. Buy in was $13.99, $13.06, $17.43, $4.35, and $6.46. I made a profit of $44.71. Not too bad and I'm glad I'm thinning out my Superhero sets. I've had them for a while and felt like I was never able to get rid of them. Especially the Superman Black Zero Escape sets.........big stinkers if you ask me.

+1 And after watching the Star Wars Rebels finale last night, it made me even more depressed at how unoriginal and rehashed TFA played out. Sorry, not dragging Rebels into TFA thread, but for comparison's sake, I thought Rebels finale was class! Did meet Kylo Ren in Hollywood Studios the other day, he was very menacing in person. Kids were terrified.

A lot will be coming in the coming weeks. Both of us have been pretty quiet lately. Getting away from the book, regular work has just been non-stop, but now I am moving into working towards an overhaul of the site. I always said this year would be the year for the Brickfolio. It will become a lot better.

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