This thread is for confirmed "Retired Product" status updates as per Lego.com official website.

 

I decided to create this thread as somewhere to keep track of confirmed EOL dates as per Lego "Retired Product" tags.  Leaving the other thread for rumors and speculation (I have been through all 75 pages and pulled any confirmed retirement dates in to here).

 

The "Retired Product" status can be found on Lego.com by searching for "Retired Product", this link should take you there: http://search-en.lego.com/?q=Retired+Product&cc=US

 

Yes a "Retired Product" tag does not mean the set cannot be found at other retailers, but it is an official confirmation that the set is EOL (End of Line) at Lego and that future production and sales have been halted (there may be some exceptions to this and we can never say Lego will never ever bring them back).

 

I'd like to keep this list updated and populated with any changes, so please post them (for the US based Lego Shop at Home only please).  

 

Because the Lego.com site does not have a date when a set is retired I have used the latest stock availability date as recorded at Brickset.com.  On the Lego site many sets get a "Sold Out" tag and/or a "retiring soon" tag, then at some arbitrary time they get a "Retired Product" tag.  If we think about it, the actual date of retirement is the date it goes "out of stock" for the last time.  As such I'd like to start capturing set's "Sold out" status dates as well, but that can be a phase 2 project.  So for now if you spot a new "Retired Product" post it below.

 

This is a table of the most recent few months.  Attached at the bottom is a full Excel spreadsheet with all the sets I could get from Lego.com.  I hope you find it useful or interesting.

 

EOL dates table.xlsx

How long does it usually take for the product to retire in the U.S?

It depends.  Hobbit sets have already retired in the EU, but are still quite numerous here in the states. 

Although, I think the last of the stock for the ToO is dwindling and will be gone by october.  I'd say it's going to be a little bit longer on the hobbit sets.

Is it common knowledge that, by retirement/sold out status, LotR might be more popular in Europe whereas Star Wars is bigger in the US? Or is thete no popularity connection between earlier retirement here or there? I mean, could also be simply different production run sizes instead of more or less popularity.

Is it common knowledge that, by retirement/sold out status, LotR might be more popular in Europe whereas Star Wars is bigger in the US? Or is thete no popularity connection between earlier retirement here or there? I mean, could also be simply different production run sizes instead of more or less popularity.

I could be wrong but I always thought LotR was more popular in Europe...

Gone on the French and UK LEGO Shop at Home as well.

In the US they love them and it's an easy 60% gain on these trooper packs within 12 months.

The Battle Packs used to be a huge winner.  With all the new choices now, I wonder if interest will be watered down.  The Chinese knockoffs will hurt these as well.

The Battle Packs used to be a huge winner.  With all the new choices now, I wonder if interest will be watered down.  The Chinese knockoffs will hurt these as well.

I was able to buy some older Battle Packs (Clone Troopers Vs. Droidka, Hoth Rebel Troopers) for close to RRP shipped. If you can make anything off of shipping at RRP, then you can make money. Otherwise, I wouldn't waste my time.

The Battle Packs used to be a huge winner.  With all the new choices now, I wonder if interest will be watered down.  The Chinese knockoffs will hurt these as well.

My Endor Trooper packs have been selling for $30 on Amazon, so I'm still a believer.  I usually pick these up whenever I can get them $5-$7, so if you can sell for $17-$25, they are a good winner.  I usually bundle 2 together for $35-$40 to lessen the hassle.

How long does it usually take for the product to retire in the U.S?

As long as it takes to sell out existing stock. The Maersk EEE retired end of January and 6 months later it's still available in North America.

My Endor Trooper packs have been selling for $30 on Amazon, so I'm still a believer.  I usually pick these up whenever I can get them $5-$7, so if you can sell for $17-$25, they are a good winner.  I usually bundle 2 together for $35-$40 to lessen the hassle.

I was always a fan of the Battle Packs. I haven't really been paying attention to them as of late because of the sheer number of sets, but after reading what you wrote, I guess they are still quite profitable.

75050 now retired in EU

75050 now retired in EU

Cant be popular. There are still some on amazon at

75050 now retired in EU

OMG! I totally missed this one! Now let's hope to get one through F5!

 

Short production life, SW original trilogy so it has to be a winner - oh wait.

Finally Exo Suit is retired (LEGO Shop at Home EU, was "Sold out").

good point - my fault - misread the forum title!

So the b-wing is the first one out from the SW 2014 winter wave?  Not surprised.  I saw somewhere recently that there is a new updated b-wing in either one of the movies or shows, so its sounds like this ship will be redone, but updated to fit the new movie.

Still available here in the U.S. but it has only been out 12 months.  With poor sales of the UCS version and now this one making an early exit I don't see LEGO making an Episode 7 version a priority any time soon.

42021 snowmobile officially retired at EU shop. Only 18 month shelf life in EU so quite rare.

Is it just me or are we seeing more and more differences in retirement dates between US and European markets?

42021 snowmobile officially retired at EU shop. Only 18 month shelf life in EU so quite rare.

Is it just me or are we seeing more and more differences in retirement dates between US and European markets?

I agree. I just wish it wasn't so hideous. I know that means nothing based on 21103 but if it looked more like 8272, I'd be all over it.

No offense, but this thread is in serious need of housekeeping.  It used to be for posting of Lego official retirement announcements, that was it.  If this thread had new content, you could bet you'd be reading about retired sets.  

Yes, my post needs removed, too.  Perhaps a mod can clean this thing up.  We have many other threads to discuss speculation, markets, etc.  I've actually been quite busy, lately, and haven't had nearly as much time to read and contribute to BP.  But, I do check a few threads, including this one, just to track my portfolio and stay on top of market developments.  Please keep this one on topic.  

These are straight from the Lego website.

 lego retired sets.xlsx

lego retired sets.xlsx

The links doesn't work?

the list is only showing all sets available?

The links doesn't work?

They're uploaded.  It should download straight to your computer if you click on them.  Also, not sure why there are two.  They're the same file.

Edited September 12, 201510 yr by Loghamel

the list is only showing all sets available?

This is every set that Lego.com shows as being retired.  I should note;  70163 Toxikita's Toxic Meltdown and 10500 Horse Stable are not retired now.  For some reason, they are included in the search for 'Retired Product'.  They are both currently showing "Call to check product availability" and are the only 2 non-retired sets included in that search.