joch29 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 no way this is retiring after only 1 year.... lets not go hoarding this set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 On 8/8/2015, 2:05:46, Ed Mack said: To take it worth one step further like redghostx stated above, even if a set sells better than others, if it is too costly to produce, that could play into it big time. Personally, I would not be surprised if the Tumbler retires around the new year. You can count on a new Batmobile to go along with the new movie. Whether it's a UCS set or not is the big question. I have always thought this set was an expensive one to make because of the tires, so I wonder if that will have an effect of a two year run. We will see... Just sayin'... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 On 12/24/2014, 2:46:21, Ed Mack said: It is never too early to start buying this set. I agree. On 8/7/2015, 9:53:12, Ed Mack said: On 8/7/2015, 9:03:09, jaisonline said: so what do you all think? "On that note I have it on good authority that the Tumbler is one of the sets due to be end of line in brand stores by the end of the year. So if you are planning on getting one make sure you get it soon. You have been warned!" http://www.brickpicker.com/news/view.cfm/did-you-win-a-lego-bat-pod Posted on 09:14, 07/08/2015 by Richard (thebrickblogger.com) Well, isn't there a new Batmobile in the new movie that would make the Tumbler outdated? Just sayin..... Makes a lot of sense... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 On 12/24/2014, 2:46:21, Ed Mack said: It is never too early to start buying this set. I agree. On 8/7/2015, 9:53:12, Ed Mack said: On 8/7/2015, 9:03:09, jaisonline said: so what do you all think? "On that note I have it on good authority that the Tumbler is one of the sets due to be end of line in brand stores by the end of the year. So if you are planning on getting one make sure you get it soon. You have been warned!" http://www.brickpicker.com/news/view.cfm/did-you-win-a-lego-bat-pod Posted on 09:14, 07/08/2015 by Richard (thebrickblogger.com) Well, isn't there a new Batmobile in the new movie that would make the Tumbler outdated? Just sayin..... Makes a lot of sense... Somebody is having fun quoting themselves. I have exactly zero of these and I'll probably end up with exactly zero! (But not because I think it'll do poorly... It's a UCS Tumbler and its Batman.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcell Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I'm not getting caught with my pants down on this set. If it truly is headed towards an early retirement, it is going to be gold on the aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 These were a good buy with Target snafu... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 30 minutes ago, redcell said: I'm not getting caught with my pants down on this set. If it truly is headed towards an early retirement, it is going to be gold on the aftermarket. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawoo Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) I posted 2-3 months back that my local Lego shop Boss told me that it would be retiring soon and it would also take everyone by surprise. It even had a Retiring soon tag on the box in the store. Got shot down pretty quickly. looks like his prophecy might be right Helicarrier is retiring soon as well according to him,like I posted. Retiring soon tag in the store and a sign that says "not eligible for members discount anymore" Edited December 5, 2015 by Nawoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I posted 2-3 months back that my local Lego shop Boss told me that it would be retiring soon and it would also take everyone by surprise. It even had a Retiring soon tag on the box in the store. Got shot down pretty quickly. looks like his prophecy might be right Helicarrier is retiring soon as well according to him,like I posted. Retiring soon tag in the store and a sign that says "not eligible for members discount anymore" I only half heartedly believed it could go so soon. Luckily, the other half held the wallet. So thank you very much for your OP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickU Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I did my first You Tube Video for fun of the Top Ten Lego Investing sets of 2015 4th Quarter in September & "The Tumbler" was my number 1 pick. Oddly enough I don't have any! That will change tonight as I will start with 2 from Amazon..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legone3 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) How important is the Tumbler in the Batman / Superheroes world? I'm clueless about this. And what do you all think about the potential of remake? By the way, a pair of Tumber tires is currently selling for about $40 on Ebay, so it's $80 in tires alone. But the new 2016 Technic Drag Racer ($59.99) will have 2, and I bet that that hideous looking set will be discounted in no time for under $40. Edited December 5, 2015 by legone3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickSapper Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 16 minutes ago, legone3 said: How important is the Tumbler in the Batman / Superheroes world? I'm clueless about this. By the way, a pair of Tumber tires is currently selling for about $40 on Ebay, so it's $80 in tires alone. But the new 2016 Technic Drag Racer ($59.99) will have 2, and I bet that that hideous looking set will be discounted in no time for under $40. Buy the tires direct from LEGO.com for $8 per tire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickbuilder.g Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I posted 2-3 months back that my local Lego shop Boss told me that it would be retiring soon and it would also take everyone by surprise. It even had a Retiring soon tag on the box in the store. Got shot down pretty quickly. looks like his prophecy might be right Helicarrier is retiring soon as well according to him,like I posted. Retiring soon tag in the store and a sign that says "not eligible for members discount anymore" What other sets did he mention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_rockefeller Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 LEGO: The tumbler and hellicarrier are retiring hurry and get them before they are gone forever!!!!!! The horde: we better hurry and buy buy buy buy buy!!!!!!!!! Lego a few months later: ha ha ha just kidding suckas!!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego_Monsters Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 59 minutes ago, stephen_rockefeller said: LEGO: The tumbler and hellicarrier are retiring hurry and get them before they are gone forever!!!!!! The horde: we better hurry and buy buy buy buy buy!!!!!!!!! Lego a few months later: ha ha ha just kidding suckas!!!!! Pet Shop...Palace Cinema...Santa Workshop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legone3 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Did he mention Death Star? If so its a dead giveaway that he was lying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Did he mention Death Star? If so its a dead giveaway that he was lying Err you've seen Lego Shop at Home EU right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 7 hours ago, Nawoo said: I posted 2-3 months back that my local Lego shop Boss told me that it would be retiring soon and it would also take everyone by surprise. It even had a Retiring soon tag on the box in the store. Got shot down pretty quickly. looks like his prophecy might be right Helicarrier is retiring soon as well according to him,like I posted. Retiring soon tag in the store and a sign that says "not eligible for members discount anymore" Yes, you did. Do not take it personally. Here you will even get shot down if you post the earth is round. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menno Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Tumbler (And Death Star) retiring soon in EU :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus001 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 41 minutes ago, Ciglione said: Yes, you did. Do not take it personally. Here you will even get shot down if you post the earth is round. There are many people here who say that the earth is round but cannot prove it. And sometimes it turns out that the earth really isn't round! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 3 hours ago, Locutus001 said: There are many people here who say that the earth is round but cannot prove it. And sometimes it turns out that the earth really isn't round! ;-) 4 hours ago, Ciglione said: Yes, you did. Do not take it personally. Here you will even get shot down if you post the earth is round. I can proudly say with confidence the Tumbler has 6 round wheel with tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 6 hours ago, stephen_rockefeller said: LEGO: The tumbler and hellicarrier are retiring hurry and get them before they are gone forever!!!!!! The horde: we better hurry and buy buy buy buy buy!!!!!!!!! Lego a few months later: ha ha ha just kidding suckas!!!!! The question is now about lead time. How much time do we have from the "retiring soon" tag showing up for every non-US shop at home web site to the US panic buying causing Tumblers to be OOS everywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 6 hours ago, stephen_rockefeller said: LEGO: The tumbler and hellicarrier are retiring hurry and get them before they are gone forever!!!!!! The horde: we better hurry and buy buy buy buy buy!!!!!!!!! Lego a few months later: ha ha ha just kidding suckas!!!!! The question is now about lead time. How much time do we have from the "retiring soon" tag showing up for every non-US shop at home web site to the US panic buying causing Tumblers to be OOS everywhere? I'd say about 20-30 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules_K Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Did I miss something here... why the sudden speculation / panic that this set is on it's way out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 13 minutes ago, Jules_K said: Did I miss something here... why the sudden speculation / panic that this set is on it's way out? Where have you been hiding? Under a rock? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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