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...and Steamrollers. Don't forget the Joker Steamrollers.

My best find yet... Was advertised as Lego Lot Grey 2 lbs. Got it for $26 incl shipping. Take a look at the pic, can you figure out which set? There is only one and it was missing 13 pieces. Five digit number ends in 178. I had a battery pack and motor laying around and it all works great. Prior to that was a lot of 25 lbs which had a UCS Yoda in it (missing about 18 pieces). It had about 2 lbs of mega blocks in that lot but I'll take the Yoda any day.

The individual(s) with the nads and capital - is going to lose their nads and capital.

Good thing you didn't get those 8 you bought off of eBay that the seller claimed he didn't have what would you have done with them? Ugh

They probably meant that this is their last chance to sell any.

Good. Let the fools buy them. It's called misdirection. I should start my own channel and recommend everything I'm not buying. I'll just talk about box size saving time by only carrying one thing instead of all those pesky city starters...perhaps I've said too much [emoji6]

Saw one (and passed) at my local LEGO store today. Manager chatted me up, said he'd hadn't seen me in quite a while. Told him that I just haven't seen anything worth loading up on lately and am kinda getting out of the hobby, he confessed the store (one of the highest volume ones in the US) is getting crushed this spring/summer. Apparently in-store sales have taken a notable dive across the entire region, and the buzz amongst managers is they're drowning in an onslaught of big ticket ($150+) sets the last few waves now, and they just aren't moving off the shelves. Parents walk in, see every other set with $100+ prices, and quickly conclude "LEGO is too damn expensive" (the $20-50 price point sets are drown out by the monsters). Maybe LEGO corporate will take notice and start tightening up EOL cycles... but I'd bet they'll just focus on blitzing out yet another movie within a month or 2 of Ninjago's release instead... [emoji849]

Cm4sci, it would be helpful for the community if you include a link when referencing information or rumors. Thanks. Personally, I haven't received such an invite nor heard about it elsewhere.

Maybe I remember incorrectly, but I think most of the whining about the DeLorean was about it being a bad model not about over supply. Its retirement price spike caught most people off guard. The Saturn V will catch no one off guard.

That's inevitable, with it being a rocket

Please let me know, when this goes on sale.

My son was too busy destroying things to waste money on LEGO sets that would be used as projectiles.

Ebay - 9468 Monster Fighters Vampyre Castle $139 + shipping

If something appears to be ridiculously over valued, then it probably is. As always, the people who are buying up the expensive ones now with the idea that they can double their money by Xmas are the ones who are likely to suffer. If someone out there really wants to pay over 200 USD for one for a personal build or gift, then they are clearly a valued customer/fruitcake and you should make damn sure to sell them anything else you can - 10179´s, Chima Fire Bikes, Collector´s Edition City Fire stations....

Easy to overlook the fifth 'LAST CHANCE' in the catalog: Ecto 1 & 2.

These four are for sure!!

I forgot to list a couple last year. I guess my disorganization paid off for once.

After the unfortunate recent events in Texas and Louisiana with Hurricane Harvey, I just want to let Brickpickers who live in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina know that we are thinking about them. I know our thoughts mean very little in the grand scheme of things, but get the Hell out of danger. You can always replace a LEGO set or TV...You cannot replace yourself. I am praying for you. Be safe and let that witch go out to sea... Ed and Jeff.

Thanks for the help getting me started everyone. I've been open a week and have had 11 orders. I'm sure as things get picked over it will slow quite a bit, but it's pretty exciting right now.

There are some interesting pics going around Reddit currently. The inner boxes (very cool) and inside the manual. Going by the page that shows some bag contents, the build seems similar to 10179. https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/6z6tfc/ucs_millennium_falcon_75192_unboxed/

Yep, I got the same. Unfortunately out of the country and those FREECASH offers expire this coming Friday..... Did get a $10 off $25 generic coupon yesterday via text though, that one WILL be used (as it can be used online, in contrast with the FREECASH points which are in-store only)

I've picked up some stuff with coupons and points. Stuff I didn't want to see disappear before the larger markdowns.

There's some good stuff with the extra 30% off, the 30-40% off initial markdown sets are around 50-60% off with the additional discount. EDIT: and while not valid on Lego, they've been giving out some KILLER surprise points for other categories.

I feel your pain my friend. I'm hoping they do as well. Looks like they were released 2017 so I'm thinking that we still have some time before they retire and they'll probably go on sale again before that time comes. Just me being optimistic!

I am hoping your right. Been waiting to get my copie(s), would be a damn shame to miss out on this set at rrp or less.

Hater!

Looks like there are 3 sellers on Amazon.com undercutting each other by 1 USD. That´s all you need for the price to drop right back down. People starting to list a few more on Bricklink too now the word has got out.

Still 30% off near me. I'm actually kind of glad

Correct - Aunt Sally is not going to be very happy with this purchase.

Last month have sold Wall-e for £75 (buy in £25) for a £35 profit Ecto 1 for £55 (buy in £25) for a £25 profit Winter holiday Train and tracks for £135 (buy in £65) for a £55 profit Hulk Buster for £45 (buy in £18) for a £22 profit Lego Force Friday posters for £45 (buy in 0) for a £40 profit Dr Who for £50 (buy in £20) for a £23 profit Red 5 for £300 (buy in £170) for a £120 profit. All using eBay £1 FVF. Total profit of £320 which along with VIP points should cover most of the costs for the Falcon.

I have a completely different outlook. Personally I am thrilled to have sold mine for $50 + shipping cost (about a year ago) IT WAS FREE!!! Sold all 3 to thrilled customers who left glowing feedback. I think someone else already said it, anything past $100 feels like robbing people. I can see tons of people expected more than a TINY little box, and returning it as they expecting more. AGAIN it's $38 to acquire the parts, as there are no special parts. I think there will be a whole slew of problems arising from selling a TINY freebie worth $40 for $150-$200 ! IMHO

Examine the selling history of this set - Anyone looking to accumulate them at these prices deserves what's coming.

Given the chaos that ensued at the opening of the store I'm going to give this a miss. There's not enough to make me go through that pain again. Since there will only be a limited number available you will need to queue early and probably for a few hours. Also... 1) the actual lead designer is not there. 2) black VIP card will be available as long as you buy before end of the year 3) the display case that would be on offer sounds a bit lame. However the main issue I have is the thought of lugging around a heavy box worth £650 in the early hours of the morning, whilst trying to get a cab is asking for trouble. Will wait till double VIP in Oct.

Remember when people were told by the brickshow to invest in the batcopter with man bat. Wonder how thats working out for them. ?

I bought one on Bricklink just over a week ago for $21 shipped. It is used but was complete with box and instructions. Right now I feel like I got it for a steal!

I think that the cat is a future gift with purchase after it claws the box

Terry is still sitting on 40+ Joker Steamrollers, and his poker table full of Rey's Speeders picture is also almost 2yrs old now, so this is not new territory for him

Undercut EVERYONE and take the quick EASY money! That's what I would do.

Sell them! A bird in the hand.

I just wish they would corner the Chima CHI Lion temple market so I could get rid of mine!

Murica.

It’s the availability of modulars from Lego, that’s an effect on secondary pricing. I currently have a BB, PR, GE, DO and a PC on my desk. It’s all I have room for. Lego currently have Asquare, PR, DO, BB, PC available, not to mention Ninjago city and the fishing shop. People just don’t need to buy a retired modular to have a decent set up. And there have gotten to be so many, it’s tough to collect them all. Even if you have the budget, space becomes an issue. A couple of years ago, before BB, DO and Asquare, (and even the simpsons) choice was a little more limited and picking up a retired set or two may have been more desirable. PC I’m not sure about, for the casual or limited budget, there are just better options available at retail.

Stumbled across one at my local B&N while browsing the 75% off clearance. With my 10% membership discount, I was quite happy with the find.

I live in a higher altitude. Half of my boxes look like football's by the time they get to me. When I see an engorged box...I cringe!

I really question why you buy any Lego at all...every one of your posts is either talking about how a set is a complete turd or makes no sense at any price. I can be negative at times, but I have never seen anyone who is as relentlessly negative as you are. Even accounting for the differences between the US and European markets, to say that 60111 would be a waste of time at 70% is so ridiculous that it leads me to believe that you're just messing around and don't actually believe the stuff you write. I can only think of one set (Construct-A-Zurg) that would have been a true waste of time at 70% and even that set has rebounded to the point where a 70% off purchase would have turned a profit (although it would be a money loser from a time-value perspective).

Most people buying sets for investment stay out of this thread.

Good idea, I will cut out the Rolex ad from the Financial Times and tie it around my wrist. I bet nobody will notice.

Lego. Mini movie link http://www.lego.com/en-us/starwars/movies/movies/2015-mini-movie-ep-11-battle-of-hoth