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Well hello good morning Ironbrick, how have you been?

Sorry, you're right .. I don't own any of those bootleg fakes so I can only judge on what I see or read. PS Oversized copy is not identical, but now we're getting technical aren't we? What I see is fakes and copies and sellers who are skirting the laws overtly. See, the thing is that you may not agree with the premise of buying for the quick flip around here but it's 100% LEGAL to do so. Copying someone else's product/design without permission, marketing it as the real thing by copying their logo and marketing materials, selling them with the promise of getting around tax laws .... NOT LEGAL. Every single member of this forum who has posted illegal ways of obtaining discounts or selling their product has: 1. had their posts deleted 2. been warned or banned from posting without approval 3. been outright banned from the site My comment is simply ... I love those fan-made products that do not claim to be authentic products. They take a real idea and make it better (I have not the time nor the money nor the desire to collect them, but many do). Licensing? That's an issue for another day .. That local collector that I've traded/bought/sold with showed me on the back of the Takara Tomy boxes the TWO Chinese symbols/letters/words (not sure what to call them, I do not speak Chinese) that are different on the KO packaging. They are buried in the back near the UPC symbol. That is legit unscrupulous branding and packaging. How many people likely have those thinking they are genuine? If those asshats who made bogus bricks made their OWN designs of the UCS Millennium Falcon and it was better, go for it... sell it, make a profit. Then you can deal with Disney and licensing. But when they piggy back their own business plan on the success of someone else ... well, that's poor and unethical if not illegal in many parts of the world. PS I'm not judging you for your beliefs, I'm judging because every single person who has disagreed with you on these forums gets some over the top holier than thou bullshit in response normally avoiding the entire point of the original comments/discussion and directing that conversation in a direction about unsavoury resellers and how nasty we all are. TL;DR When members are asses in the forums, they get modded without question (I'm not perfect, I've been modded myself). Fakes and knockoffs of any kind are not welcome because they're highly questionable, likely unethical and often illegal. Discussion is tolerated because it does affect the LEGO reselling market. That's a pretty bold and jaded statement. Have you ever considered taking a break for a while?

7 days thereafter, starting on Fridays

@Val-E, I'm still sitting on 2. @gregpj and @flynnibus, it's an interesting debate (even though you two are in a wrong thread lol) but one issue... @flynnibus can you STOP insulting this community, what the hell makes you think that walking into somebody's house and acting up is ok? Pls don't answer, just go silent period, or leave. I'm sorry but I've had enough of you as many others I'm sure too.

New Haunted House for $380. Last year when they were selling for $380 I thought just one more year. Well here we are... Next year it will probably be $600

For New Englanders: Bennys is going out of business, everything is 40% off starting today. Most lego got wiped out pretty quickly this morning. I went to a few stores looking for a destinys bounty with no luck. Guess I'll have to wait for Walmart clearance for that. I did get a bb-8, star destroyer, the new at at, case of ninjago movie figs, and a couple elves for personal collection. Also found a friends pop star house for $30. Oh and a Christmas duplo set I didn't know about that looked pretty good.

Hi all, Currently I am at Santioago Island, Cabo Verde for a 5-day project which got me stuck here for almost 3 weeks. Past weekend I decided to go out and enjoy the local hospitality. I am sure the world could learn a lot from these friendly people. Here are some of my pictures:

You're comparing apples and oranges .. I said knock offs. KO versions. Not true third party or fan versions or whatever you want to call them. Many of those are licensed or so totally different (like your Collector Kingdom MP-10) that comparing them is only shoving your head in the sand about the issue of fakes and how so many manufacturers of those fakes STEAL licensed IP, use inferior quality materials and outright LIE in their online advertisements for those products. I have no complaints about manufacturers who sell on their own merits or acknowledge "fan made model" which is common with Transformers. I would much rather buy a real version with paint issues than a fake with paint issues. I would much rather buy less LEGO products with slight color variations in the bricks than bogus bricks that have ZERO quality control measures in the chemical composition of the bricks. And I know that's making a big leap, but the Chinese businesses/manufacturers cut corners - we all know it, we just don't all choose to acknowledge it. PS Your comment about a community of scalpers is 100% uncalled for. If you don't like this community then might I suggest you find somewhere else to post and hang out. Frankly, it's not welcome. PPS I've called out many members over the years about their ethics. PPPS If anyone wants to get a kick out of ethics, read what this seller says about import taxes .. https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Masterpiece-Diecast-Oversized-BestGrey/dp/B018OPZYCQ .. WHAT A LOW LIFE PIECE OF TRASH. ** EDIT: He even stole someone else's photos and just blurred the text out. **

Wow over 200 sellers now on eBay. That is nuts. Everyone, I mean Everyone is hoping for a 10179 repeat. It will be blood in the streets.

That poor little boy, bottom right, in the yellow shirt. He needs his own festival.

Not today but a couple days ago. Proposed on the London Eye (they have a package deal for you) She said yes. She puts up with me and lego so it was a no brainer!

Let's be realistic here. I don't think every one that is up for sale is someone who intended to resell when they queued, however when they are seen going for ridiculous sums you would have to consider listing and grabbing another at RRP. I'm glad the small margin on the standard release meant I didn't have to even contemplate that choice.

Mine moved to backordered just now!

The only thing blocking a normal castle theme, or space theme for that matter, is Lego.

I was told that stock is done for the year from a store manager and that they didn't expect to get anymore units in until they fulfilled all the backorders. They sold/pre-sold 15k units already according to her. Because of this they'll print more VIP cards then they planned. Phone person told me that the store has a different distribution center and so many had already been allocated to them. That's why the stores were able to get another shipment. She hinted that there may be more despite what I was told by my local manager. She also mentioned that the next backorders from online orders will be filled Oct 16-20. She has no idea when the next set will be ready. Anyways, hopefully this post doesn't get buried because of moderator approval. Only time will tell if what I was told is accurate???

Hi I am new here but have been following this thread for a while. I live in Calgary, Alberta Canada. and on sept 14th, they had 23 copies of 75192. I did not line up, instead took my chances online and like everyone else, after an hour of server issues I was able to place my order and today it is still 'waiting for stock' last thursday, the lego store in my city had some in, I went and bought one just to secure myself a copy and to ensure I have a perfectly mint box for collecting. they had 5 copies last Thursday. and while those where sold out quickly after wards, today I Called again and they say they got another 6. remind you we only have 1 store in the city. somehow I feel the allocation has something to do with sales? seeing many here a reporting single digit stock count. So the pattern is, Lego will nearly want to restock the store front even if it means online stays out of stock indefinitely. The same with the Saturn V, I was fortunate enough to have stumble into them at my store and I bought one. My brother on the other hand, refused to pick one up when I texted him and so he is out of luck again as he is waiting for the online to be restocked. I also talked to my Lego sales rep and he says Lego has priority restocking the store due to their business model of drawing potential buyers if you visit. So if the UCS falcon is as popular as everyone thinks. the real shortage is online. not at the stores. stores will continue to have regular shipment. I have already seen 3 restocking since sept 14th at my store. This completely does not reflect what is happening shopping online. If anything, I reckon TLG will keep the online status out of stock as long as possible. which means your best chances at buying a copy if you do not have one is at the store on oct 1st, or when ever they get a surprise shipment. I can honestly see TLG keeping their online status out of stock indefinitely.

they do get special shipments other than the normal weekly truck. The sets that came in the beginning of last week were actually direct fedex shipments individually packaged just like you would get from Shop at Home. They actually had the shop at home receipt in them just addressed from LEGO to the particular LEGO store they went to. normally a release day set would be in 2-3 weeks before it went on sale on a exclusive. This one is a bit different obviously so the originals were only in a few days before VIP. Then the fedex shipments came with some small 2-4 shipments. Then Thursday and Friday more came in depending on where you were with quantities ranging from 5-12 for the most part.

just a note the dimensions of a box that are on the box are for the inside shipping size. The actual box is actually always a hair bigger so shippers will measure that box up 1" on all 3 sides which sometimes can put you in another DIM weight. Example 24x20x8 turns into 25x21x9 technically they are like 24.25x20.25.x8.25 but they do round them up

Call eBay and get the return reason changed. Likely picked "missing pieces" or "not as described", which puts the return on you. They can read through your messages and correct it for you. Have had to do it a few times myself.

Beanie Babies should make an appearance soon!!

Promo is instore only

Wednesday and second week on Friday 6 Oct

Clone Turbo Tank, Vader's Tie vs A-Wing, Captain Rex's At-Te, it's hardly something new for Lego to ridiculously over estimate the pricing of these Star Wars (and other theme) sets.

Yes. I was dripping with sarcasm. But thank you for checking up on me in case I was driving home fully loaded.

Lego 71014 DFB Complete Set of 16 Mini figures..... $190 ... personal delivery......

eBay 75049- snowspeeder - $55 (open 99% complete) 41054 Rapunzel tower - $47 75904 - mystery mansion - $149 40176 - Scarif trooper poly - $12 (ditched my last one since i saw they are going to be available at TRU)

There are actual 4 of us covering all world time zones on shifts. I´m off in an hour and the Nexo hating one will be up next.

Finally sold my last Ideas Birds set. Buy-in was € 45, sold for € 80. Glad they're gone.

You should NEVER regret such things. If you would have kept them, then also other persons would have done that. As result the price would stay stable at $60 CAD... And now I will say you what I have had in the past: 30 Caffee Corners 25 Green Grocers 100 Mars Rovers :-)

No topic yet for this set, which might mean the interest in this set is low. But I still like it enough and think it deserves its own topic. Official LEGO Product animation video, which may be showing a scene where the Resistance Bomber will be used in the movie: And the review by JANGBRICKS:

Screw the government. They take 50% off all my income, in various forms of taxation without representation. A terrible leach full of wanton waste. If making a profit on selling toys or things that people want is bad to you, you live in the wrong country. Jewelers mark items up 300-400% over cost, etc. Etc, etc. I employ people, work my tail off and built my business ( not lego) from nothing.

I forget what company it is but one of them has both inner and outer box dimensions on the bottom flaps. Try some of those in case you don't want to measure your parcels next time [emoji14]

Yes. Just make sure to send the question via eBay message: Purchase History -> Pick your order -> Ask Seller

38 is up too. 0 feedback seller lol

Just found Jackson Storm diecast single in Target. Think it was just released or I got lucky. Along with Doc Hudson McQueen and plain yellow Cruz. Had to get all three "for my son." Haven't seen the primer McQueen in wild yet. But did get the mud-covered McQueen.

We could start a new 75192 fruitcake thread with some of these classics; FEW EXTRA BITS TO GO WITH THIS ITEM WHICH WE WERE GIVEN ON THE KNIGHT OF THE LAUNCH OF THE MILLENNIUM FALCON Good luck probably means good luck in receiving the item after you pay for it. Feedback not great either.

You can spot a T-wat when they use all caps also wtf would you say good luck on a buy it now. Then calls it a very special gift card why add the word very Then claims the card will "That will one day open the doors the the Lego Star Wars universe in very special ways." Not very sharp and seem to be sniffing solvents with that particular description Reading further it calls the signers legends? ? Sounds like they are desperate for money to get their fix.

The margin in the product itself may be consistent with other products... that doesn't negate it's other issues.... like size, low volume, and higher risk. Since we are talking TRU here.. we are talking about retail. In retail, shelf space is an important commodity. Inventory is intended to CYCLE, not sit. Sitting inventory is cost as it's taxed and potentially depreciating. Unlike a private reseller, a retailer is not intesting in holding out and waiting to sell something. The space that sitting item is taking up is losing them money compared to that same space being used for something actively selling. And why retailers will aggressively put things on clearance.. instead of just 'waiting for a buyer'. A set like 75192 is less desirable for retail because It's extremely large - meaning it takes up expensive shelf and warehouse space It's a price point completely different from your average shopper in that aisle meaning its difficult to promote and attract the right buyers Its a low volume product. 10% on $800 may sound great... but 20% on $60 x 30 sure sounds alot better!! Deadhead, damaged, or returns on such a high cost product are a huge liability Often vendors diffuse these risks for retails by offering different programs where the retailer is almost like a consignment instead of just buying stock. TLG isn't going to make friends with it's retailers if it sticks them with open box or 'faulty' returns on high cost sets. TLG would also have to pay them a lot of money to get them to showcase these products because of the increased space these products need. Getting your product on the endcap with those big displays isn't something that just happens by chance But the TL: DR is... high dollar, low volume, risky inventory is always less desirable vs high volume, easy to manage product.

I use this video to motivate my kids. No matter how high and mighty you become in the galaxy, repeated failure (losing 2 Death Stars, forgetting about security cameras when wiping out your academy, not taking the high ground, consistently delegating to morons, etc...) will drag you back down to reality.

I will keep saying this - some of the best designers working for LEGO, are working on Ninjago.

Wal-Mart parking lot, someone lost their jams.

everything that was sold out or c2c at LEGO Shop at Home is now back to backordered.

People on here like to moan and moan and moan about a lack of original vehicles and then we get one & nothing. Jangs video sold it to me. This is a stunning set and I reckon will have a significant role in the film. I'll definitely buy one to build, but will wait until the price drops a bit.

Basically Minecraft theme.

Well, the problem with minifigure collecting / selling has always been that most people want the same minifigures. There's of course people who collect every figure. But I think we are currently at a point where there's just too many out there to get them all. So most people end up getting the ones they like best. Suit guys are very popular and most are selling for prices way above the average price of their series. One that seems to be often overlooked is Panda Guy from the Lego Movie series. Another that is sure to go up in price in my opinion is Piggy Guy: And another one that is often overlooked is Unicorn Girl. Then there's figures that are sort of half suit guys like Gingerbread Man and some of the monster figures like Tiger Woman. Other ones are the Clockwork Robots and Lady Liberty. Another very popular unofficial category, which I personally like is the warriors. It's kinda broad and vague, but you'll notice that a lot of the warrior figures like knights and soldiers are very expensive. This has to do with the fact that they often come with unique helmets, armor and weapons and they are also often used in historical MOCs. A good example is Roman Soldier. So I think looking at that, something like the Flying Warrior, Frightening Knight and Classic King might do well. Castle MOCs are very popular and Greek / Roman stuff is sought after because Lego has never really done any Greek / Roman themed sets (they should!).

So what gives? Not in the new catalogue, not marked retiring soon.