force392 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:36 AM, Pseudoty said: You think what's an error that @kenchu2000 Doesn't know the difference between a 2 and a 7? The difference is another 10,000 sets about to land somewhere and without that we would have never gotten to see @exciter1 gif. Expand I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets. Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock? Quote
labfreak7 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 It's ok Georgie, you don't need to bite anybody. Quote
Popular Post cladner Posted January 11, 2016 Popular Post Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) On 1/11/2016 at 1:37 AM, kenchu2000 said: sorry guys. I only paid attention to the first 3 letters. The seal code should read as 47R4. I never expect the lego store would still carrying tumblers from 2014. Expand Edited January 11, 2016 by cladner 11 Quote
ravenb99 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:48 AM, force392 said: I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets. Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock? Expand uhhh clearly you don't know the power of the thumb... 2 Quote
cosmic brick Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:55 AM, cladner said: Expand If Antonio says we're in the clear, you can take that to the BrickBank! Quote
ravenb99 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:55 AM, cladner said: Expand need I remind you this is a LEGO investing website. Proper form please... http://giphy.com/gifs/anymore-banderas-antonia-JT93bJOxY1pcs 3 Quote
Pseudoty Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:48 AM, force392 said: I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets. Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock? Expand Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 5 Quote
ravenb99 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 2:06 AM, Pseudoty said: Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. Expand just don't overdo it 3 Quote
exciter1 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:56 AM, ravenb99 said: On 1/11/2016 at 1:48 AM, force392 said: I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets. Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock? uhhh clearly you don't know the power of the thumb... I know, it too, can hurt sometimes. Quote
Ed Mack Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 2:06 AM, Pseudoty said: On 1/11/2016 at 1:48 AM, force392 said: I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets. Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock? Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. . You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless. Quote
Pseudoty Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 And even once it is officially retired on the LEGO Shop at Home website they can make more a year later like the Halloween Bat and Winter Snowman. 2 Quote
ravenb99 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 2:22 AM, Ed Mack said: Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. . You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless. Expand some use tea leaves, some use seal codes. I just ask the seals myself. If they give me something that resembles a yes than I know its retiring. They can be pretty helpful though determining if a set has been selling or not. Seeing there is 1 exclusive out there that I have never seen a 2015 seal code on. Is it 100% , absolutely not but just another tool if you have enough areas of input on them. 4 Quote
gbg108 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 2:28 AM, Pseudoty said: And even once it is officially retired on the LEGO Shop at Home website they can make more a year later like the Halloween Bat and Winter Snowman. Expand Continuing to make a set like this a year after it retires seems like a logistical nightmare for LEGO and fairly unlikely, but I don't know the history like others here. Has that ever happened in the past with a set of similar piece count or one with significant specialized pieces? Quote
exciter1 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 2:29 AM, ravenb99 said: On 1/11/2016 at 2:22 AM, Ed Mack said: Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. . You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless. some use tea leaves, some use seal codes. I just ask the seals myself. If they give me something that resembles a yes than I know its retiring. They can be pretty helpful though determining if a set has been selling or not. Seeing there is 1 exclusive out there that I have never seen a 2015 seal code on. Is it 100% , absolutely not but just another tool if you have enough areas of input on them. On some occasions you can ask a walrus too. 1 Quote
asharerin Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 2:06 AM, Pseudoty said: Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. Expand From what I have heard it used to be the popular sets (modulars etc) would get a 10k run at a time. They did much smaller runs for other sets. Those days are long gone however. Now I have heard they do more frequent small batches for all sets. Has not effect on the Tumbler tho, it is done. Walmart and Target will pop instock with returns over the next few weeks no doubt. Say goodbye to Dark Knight, say hello to: 3 Quote
stephen_rockefeller Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Hey everyone force392 said It's done and to move along.......I suggest you do so. Quote
redghostx Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 2:43 AM, exciter1 said: On 1/11/2016 at 2:29 AM, ravenb99 said: On 1/11/2016 at 2:22 AM, Ed Mack said: Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. . You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless. Expand some use tea leaves, some use seal codes. I just ask the seals myself. If they give me something that resembles a yes than I know its retiring. They can be pretty helpful though determining if a set has been selling or not. Seeing there is 1 exclusive out there that I have never seen a 2015 seal code on. Is it 100% , absolutely not but just another tool if you have enough areas of input on them. Expand On some occasions you can ask a walrus too. Expand Goo goo g'joob. 1 Quote
johnwray Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) On 1/11/2016 at 12:31 AM, kenchu2000 said: Just picked one up at local lego store. Seal code 47R5. Expand On 1/11/2016 at 1:12 AM, Pseudoty said: That would mean a restock. Last reported in USA was 42R5. Expand On 1/11/2016 at 1:31 AM, force392 said: I think it's an error, but what's the difference? The set is done. Time to move on. Expand On 1/11/2016 at 1:36 AM, Pseudoty said: You think what's an error that @kenchu2000 Doesn't know the difference between a 2 and a 7? Expand On 1/11/2016 at 1:37 AM, kenchu2000 said: sorry guys. I only paid attention to the first 3 letters. The seal code should read as 47R4. I never expect the lego store would still carrying tumblers from 2014. Expand Classic. Edited January 11, 2016 by johnwray 2 Quote
brickolodon Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 i want to say great job, BPs...thank you all...that was a pleasure to work with all of you together. btw easy sell at 350...for now. Quote
Brian Briggs Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 1:56 AM, ravenb99 said: uhhh clearly you don't know the power of the thumb... Expand 1 Quote
jaisonline Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 This set was a no-brainer (which are harder to find these days) I hope everyone has at least Tumbler to build. It's a blast to build and display. Now let's all sit back and enjoy the years to come especially with the upcoming Bat-fleck movies and whatever else DC has planned for The Bat. Quote
HandyHand Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Sold eBay prices in Europe are now gradually climbing up towards €300 - €350. Quote
jaisonline Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 On 1/11/2016 at 11:43 AM, Haay said: Sold eBay prices in Europe are now gradually climbing up towards €300 - €350. Expand It's nice to have another set with global demand and not one continent with the vast majority of demand. With the initial retirement value pops, it prob does help that Lego and other online retailers don't allow some sets to be shipped out of country. E.g. The 10228 HH was still selling for retail in October / November 2014 at most Euro websites when the US site was sold-out. EBay prices were at $300 at that time compared to the $179 (or so) retail price. it appears the Tumbler is doing the same as 10228 but with America selling out last. 1 Quote
mudcatsfan Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) On 1/11/2016 at 11:50 AM, jaisonline said: It's nice to have another set with global demand and not one continent with the vast majority of demand. With the initial retirement value pops, it prob does help that Lego and other online retailers don't allow some sets to be shipped out of country. E.g. The 10228 HH was still selling for retail in October / November 2014 at most Euro websites when the US site was sold-out. EBay prices were at $300 at that time compared to the $179 (or so) retail price. it appears the Tumbler is doing the same as 10228 but with America selling out last. Expand It's like 2013-2014 but in reverse. In the past, i distinctly remember sets like SSD, HH, and many more were gone in the US, and our Euro friends were saying things like, "Well, i'll wait and see, or let me wait until double VIP, or clearance, etc" Then all of a sudden they were gone in Europe too, and everyone in the US was face-palming wishing they had been given a heads up like that, EVER. Now 2015 rolls around and the Tower of Orthanc, Red 5, Death Star, Tumbler, At-At, Birds, and many others were not only gone from Europe, but actually marked RETIRED on the Lego website all while being relatively available over here. I have not missed this opportunity. Edited January 11, 2016 by mudcatsfan 9 Quote
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