jerryherb Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 i managed to find two Slave 1's at my local TRU yesterday, too bad no coupons, but any discount (10% TRUTH + 8% rewards) on an exclusive will work. if it was a one-of i would think it was a return, but two of the same with no seal/bead tampering means that somehow they got a case. anyone else run into exclusives at TRU? previously when i had the pleasure of seeing an exclusive at BM was a few years back when they cleared out 2 arkham's at $25 a piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Brick Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Got 6, will get it to 15 before it retires and I should have plenty of time I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukiepete Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 How many of you have broken open a box and built the Slave 1? Is it just me, or is this seriously one of the best Lego builds I can ever remember tackling? I'm not fortunate enough to have a UCS MF, but other than that??? I can't think of a better build in the Star Wars line. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin Cup Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 minute ago, lukiepete said: How many of you have broken open a box and built the Slave 1? Is it just me, or is this seriously one of the best Lego builds I can ever remember tackling? I'm not fortunate enough to have a UCS MF, but other than that??? I can't think of a better build in the Star Wars line. I have. It is an astoundingly well engineered model. There's compound curves, crazy shaping, you name it. The fact that this is such an iconic, interesting ship combined with the outstanding representation of it here (along with a fan-favorite character) makes this set a clear winner, but being a clear winner has implications of its own investment wise. I really appreciate that it occupies vertical space rather than horizontal, as there is no shortage of UCS's that occupy horizontal space (I'm looking at you SSD). The tower of Orthanc is one of the only other vertical displays (that is, in general, most sets take up more horizontal than vertical room). I imagine this will still be in production for some time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 51 minutes ago, lukiepete said: How many of you have broken open a box and built the Slave 1? Is it just me, or is this seriously one of the best Lego builds I can ever remember tackling? I'm not fortunate enough to have a UCS MF, but other than that??? I can't think of a better build in the Star Wars line. It's awesome. A must build for any Star Wars fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyHand Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 11 hours ago, lukiepete said: How many of you have broken open a box and built the Slave 1? Is it just me, or is this seriously one of the best Lego builds I can ever remember tackling? I'm not fortunate enough to have a UCS MF, but other than that??? I can't think of a better build in the Star Wars line. I only have one still sealed box in my storage. But when I see the Slave 1 on sale somewhere again, I will get more boxes including one for myself to build! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymorgue Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 14 hours ago, lukiepete said: How many of you have broken open a box and built the Slave 1? Is it just me, or is this seriously one of the best Lego builds I can ever remember tackling? I'm not fortunate enough to have a UCS MF, but other than that??? I can't think of a better build in the Star Wars line. I was so stoked for the Slave 1 when pictures were first released. I went out day 1 and bought a copy, and I was so happy to build it. As far as finished models are concerned, I think it's right around tied with the Imperial Shuttle as top of the line builds in the UCS line so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calli Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 In other words: if you haven't build a Slave I yet, go buy and build one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Brick Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 1 hour ago, citymorgue said: I was so stoked for the Slave 1 when pictures were first released. I went out day 1 and bought a copy, and I was so happy to build it. As far as finished models are concerned, I think it's right around tied with the Imperial Shuttle as top of the line builds in the UCS line so far. I actually like the UCS Imperial Shuttle just a little better..but both are amazing builds 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Anyone have recent seal codes on this one? They are sold out pretty much everywhere over here, even at overpriced stores. There's still stock at LEGO Shop at Home, but I imagine that will be gone too as soon as the 2xVIP starts (7th of march). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjj1984 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 On 2/5/2016 at 10:00 AM, jerryherb said: i managed to find two Slave 1's at my local TRU yesterday, too bad no coupons, but any discount (10% TRUTH + 8% rewards) on an exclusive will work. if it was a one-of i would think it was a return, but two of the same with no seal/bead tampering means that somehow they got a case. anyone else run into exclusives at TRU? previously when i had the pleasure of seeing an exclusive at BM was a few years back when they cleared out 2 arkham's at $25 a piece. I saw two at my local TRU this past weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatsfan Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 On 2/5/2016 at 10:00 AM, jerryherb said: i managed to find two Slave 1's at my local TRU yesterday, too bad no coupons, but any discount (10% TRUTH + 8% rewards) on an exclusive will work. if it was a one-of i would think it was a return, but two of the same with no seal/bead tampering means that somehow they got a case. anyone else run into exclusives at TRU? previously when i had the pleasure of seeing an exclusive at BM was a few years back when they cleared out 2 arkham's at $25 a piece. I found 2 of these at at TRU, and have now seen at least 4 folks posting the same within the US. I wonder if this item might become available regularly at TRU? Maybe other retailers? Maybe other UCS sets? This would be quite a development if true. Does it just mean easier availability for this set or all UCS? Does it mean there's actually higher production numbers to allow for these to sit on store shelves, or is it just on shelves instead of in a TRU warehouse? Interesting development to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Pretty certain this one has a lot of life left. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I've been seeing Slave 1 at TRU for a while now. Not every TRU I've been to, and not in large quantities, but they have been there for at least a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_rpg Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 On 1-3-2016 at 5:09 PM, biking_tiger said: Pretty certain this one has a lot of life left. I thought so too, but I haven't seen any 2016 seals so far and it's already March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justapilgrim Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 It's at my.local target. Even has a tag for the shelf so it isn't a return. Never had exclusives before this at my target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 50 minutes ago, justapilgrim said: It's at my.local target. Even has a tag for the shelf so it isn't a return. Never had exclusives before this at my target I've heard other folks see the same thing, and I've even seen it at my nearest TRU. Definitely a departure from D2C sets - my guess is this is a bone TLG threw to TRU. I haven't heard of any other documented D2C at any other B&M outlets (minus returns, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emazers Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Looks most of the Toys R Us stores in Md will be getting the Slave 1, been in 3 in the last week and the Tag for it $199.99 Slave 1 are on the bottom shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California92563 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, emazers said: Looks most of the Toys R Us stores in Md will be getting the Slave 1, been in 3 in the last week and the Tag for it $199.99 Slave 1 are on the bottom shelf. I can verify that mine has it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inversion Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I can imagine that Disney is pushing for more shelf presence for the SW merchandise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emazers Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 But is Lego going to let Toys R Us sell it at a discount, 20% Coupons, 10% Tru Credit card, Thats the big question, Tru rewards points. and hopefully they don't damage most of them with those spider security straps they use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Depends on the contract with Disney. They may have greater control than we realize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 31 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Depends on the contract with Disney. They may have greater control than we realize. Could be certain sets. The Death Star was in many TRU and FAO stores for several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 6 hours ago, exciter1 said: Could be certain sets. The Death Star was in many TRU and FAO stores for several years. Exactly. I remember baby shopping for the 1st kid and seeing the Death Star 1 on display... Plus we know about the famous marked-up 10179 TRU pic. Can't seem to find that pic currently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legoray01 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Found one at my local TRU but it is a reseal. If you look you can see the seals have been cut and secondary seals are put over the top of them. Warning bells went off in my head but I feel a little better about it if others are seeing it in their TRU as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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