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I think the LEGO Mario sets will do better than the Hidden Side sets, mainly because Mario/Nintendo has such a large following and is easily recognizable and liked from a variety of age groups. I could definitely see more collectors trying to get all of their favorite characters and purchasing sets for display vs LEGO collectors buying a bunch of Hidden Side sets. There may be some sets in particular that could be sought out by collectors if certain characters aren't produced again in newer waves. And while both lines use Apps to interact or do things with particular sets, the LEGO Mario sets can be played w/out the App and still get a lot out of it. That's not to say that the Mario sets are without flaws. I hate that there are no instructions in the box with the sets and that you have to use the App to build things. And the rules of the Mario gameplay (through the courses you build) aren't very well defined. For example, there are some items that cannot be used multiple times in a short timeframe. And some items can only be used once per course run-through (time block comes to mind). If you try to build a really big course but can't add time to your gameplay more than once, it really limits what you can do. It would be nice to know what you can or can't do when you're trying to build a bigger course. In any case, my son and I have purchased several of the expansion sets and have really enjoyed them with the main starter course. I've found it fun to build a variety of courses to play through and try. My kid (5 years old) still enjoys playing with the characters more and making them interact vs running Mario through a timed course. Perhaps that's how most younger kids are with this particular line, while the older kids would rather compete and collect coins. While it's still early in the grand scheme of things, I did find it impressive that all of the expansion sets were on backorder on the LEGO site. Just checking now, even the starter kit is now on backorder too. How many other lines with +10 sets do you see that happen to with their initial release? Perhaps LEGO under-estimated the demand initially and will have everything back in surplus stock by the end of the month or early next month. But can they keep up with the demand into the holiday season? Time will tell...

There are 6 knights across 4 sets, 75272, 75256, 75273, 75284

elmasliefendi has insider info. they posted the first accurate retirement list last year as their very first post on bp'er, so i'm guessing they meant that disney castle has been on the retirement list and then gotten pushed back. agree they would be insane to retire disney castle unless their is a special pink cheese slope they have too many of maybe we can change a circular spire into a square one.

https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-sets-not-retiring-in-2020/

Lego assembly square on Amazon (RRP 279.99) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01NBP28HQ/

Say goodbye to college football in the fall. This is devastating, and I’m not speaking as a fan, but to the hundreds of communities and thousands of small businesses that rely on live sports.

side note re credit card limit...if your financing a house or refi; credit report depends HIGHLY on how much overall credit capacity an applicant has so even if you don't use it (totally counter-intuitive and symbolic of our consumerism culture)...having the capacity to borrow a lot raises credit scores...and lenders look for no more than 30% being used at any time...so take a quick look at how much your monthly debt typically is and it needs to be under 30% total possible (all CC limits) to be in the credit score 700s.

If you live in a home, just raise the mailbox flag - if the parcels are too big to fit in the mailbox, leave a note stating that outgoing mail for pickup is on the front porch, etc.

2020 Holiday by Jez Rider [Insta: Jezbags]

Classic space sandcrawler by Walter Whiteside Jr.

Cascadian Jungle Waterfall by Stefan G

The Notting Hill Market by Lepralego Mocs

Almost the same for me today. Sold my loose Ewok Village for $250 local sale. I posted it yesterday. I didn't have to break it down and guy paid cash. Made about $10 less than I would off of eBay (my instruction manuals had writing on it from the previous owner and I had no box), but I'd pay $10 any day to save the hassle of breaking down a big set and boxing it up nice so it arrives safely. And no possible scamming!

I have a family member who works for Target and they said that in the past 3 days they have worked in the toy section they have had at least 6 people ask each day if they have the starter set in stock. They said that they have never had so many people asking about 1 particular out of stock set before (they have worked there for 4 years).

Legends say.... by mike m.

Story time.... When I was a kid, I would pour over Thomas Bros maps when on long car trips. I’d follow roads all over the map, from page to page. Study neighborhoods, how things were laid out. Where construction was planned. I point to that as a primary reason I ended up getting a degree in Geography, and being a cartographer as my first career.

if I was you, I'd say the biggest newbie mistake is meeting at your house. That can cause you a lot more than $2.

Few Diners 10260 up at Amazon RRP: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07C3CQ2SM/ref=dp_cerb_2

Look at Stuart behind him, he's creeped out, too!

Captain Jean-Luc Picard & First Officer William T Riker by Andrew Cookston

Here’s the full list: Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course (59,99 USD/EUR) Guarded Fortress Expansion Set (49,99 USD/EUR) Desert Pokey Expansion Set (19,99 USD/EUR) Whomp’s Lava Trouble Expansion Set (19,99 USD/EUR) Piranha Plant Power Slide Expansion Set (29,99 USD/EUR) Boomer Bill Barrage Expansion Set (29,99 USD/EUR) Mario’s House & Yoshi Expansion Set (29,99 USD EUR) Toad’s Treasure Hunt Expansion Set (69,99 USD/EUR) Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set (99,99 USD/EUR) Thwomp Drop Expansion Set (39,99 USD/EUR - available only with select retailers) King Boo and the Haunted Yard Expansion Set (49,99 USD/EUR- available only with select retailers) Fire Mario Power-Up Pack (9,99 USD/EUR) Propeller Mario Power-Up Pack (9,99 USD/EUR) Cat Mario Power-Up Pack (9,99 USD/EUR) Builder Mario Power-Up Pack (9,99 USD/EUR) Character Packs (4,99 USD/3,99 EUR) x 10

Bigger failure: Mario or Dimensions or Hidden Side? (Relax, Fusion, your title is safe; this is the battle for 2nd biggest LEGO/tech failure)...