For the VIPs getting chance to buy early how does lego do that send a email or a early link? Or is it something that stores just know to do? I'm looking at getting something this weekend but would just wait and grab this early if I can. I only became vip member like 2 weeks ago so sorry if it's a noob question

In my quick googling I can't find any news articles mentioning anyone but Lego having them. However i could be wrong. 

If other retailers don't supply it at official launch, then there might be similar situation as with Tumbler. though the pricing pushes it over into "too damn expensive, I'd rather wait than buy from damn reseller scum". People will get focused on "$ over retail price", rather than "% over retail price"

For the VIPs getting chance to buy early how does lego do that send a email or a early link? Or is it something that stores just know to do? I'm looking at getting something this weekend but would just wait and grab this early if I can. I only became vip member like 2 weeks ago so sorry if it's a noob question

 

No link. The set will become available online around midnight just before early VIP access date, though sometimes it could drag into 8 AM. You would have to be logged in to your VIP account to see it buy-able. At some point there will be email to VIPs, but knowing how TLC runs their shop, don't hold your breath

 

In stores, they will have it available for purchase on early access day, if you show them VIP card. Be prepared for reseller scum to be there an hour before doors are open. Supplies will be limited of course - but if Tumbler taught us anything, it would be fairly easy to catch it at later days, around scheduled store shipment days. Some stores might even let you reserve over the phone (but not on the first early VIP access day)

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No link. The set will become available online around midnight just before early VIP access date, though sometimes it could drag into 8 AM. You would have to be logged in to your VIP account to see it buy-able.

 

In stores, they will have it available for purchase on early access day, if you show them VIP card. Be prepared for reseller scum to be there an hour before doors are open. Supplies will be limited of course - but if Tumbler taught us anything, it would be fairly easy to catch it at later days, around scheduled store shipment days. Some stores might even let you reserve over the phone (but not on the first early VIP access day)

Cool thanks didn't know how they did it. Hopefully I can get one on my way to work if not online will do. Really excited bout this set huge marvel fan

Cool thanks didn't know how they did it. Hopefully I can get one on my way to work if not online will do. Really excited bout this set huge marvel fan

Very YMMV, but try calling the store the evening before. They might be willing to set aside one for you, depending how many they will have in initial shipment

lego store told me 17th right?

Cool set; cool movie- looking forward to it.

 

Lots of conversation speculating over investing and long-term ROI. I can't wait to join that discussion.

 

I'll just wait to do so when it is relevant- many years from now.

 

in the meantime, thanks TLG for another shot-on-goal.

I'm hoping and thinking of a Simpsons house situation. Get it on Vip day. Flip overseas for a 40 dollar net profit.

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I'm hoping and thinking of a Simpsons house situation. Get it on Vip day. Flip overseas for a 40 dollar net profit.

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I'm going to pick one up and try the same. Easy vip points and make a few bucks. I also did it with the simps house, sent 3 overseas last year around this time. 

My store has only 14 and from talking to the employee seems to be more than that number of people claiming to be coming in morning to pick up. X factor is a snow storm is supposed to be on its way so who knows how that might affect things. I guess I may just try to see if I'm lucky online

My store only was going to have about that amount too.  I think this is about half the normal star wars ucs quantity my store has had in the past.  I can't make it out of my house so I will not be the usual first or second in line.  Major disappointment.  Anyone else staying up late to see if it comes up for ordering after midnight?

 

I am wondering if this thing is going to have initial supply problems.

Will LEGO send an email with a link to VIP's to buy this, or do we just login to our account and buy away?

Will LEGO send an email with a link to VIP's to buy this, or do we just login to our account and buy away?

Just log in.

Just log in.

Thanks...

With Presidents' Day and snow I think Lego may not have this live at midnight... I'll try at 12, 3 and 6...

My guess is 6 am.

With Presidents' Day and snow I think Lego may not have this live at midnight... I'll try at 12, 3 and 6...

My guess is 6 am.

If someone is flipping a switch at midnight, I don't think they care about snow

If someone is flipping a switch at midnight, I don't think they care about snow

If someone is flipping a switch at midnight, I don't think they care about snow

I don't think they are prepared Is my meaning.,, it's just a guess.. Coming from a weekend, holiday for some, snow

I hope I am wrong...

Automation has never stopped Lego being delayed before.

I don't think they are prepared Is my meaning.,, it's just a guess.. Coming from a weekend, holiday for some, snow

I hope I am wrong...

Automation has never stopped Lego being delayed before.

Don't worry I'll switch it on for you!

superhero fans and readers of comics are fanatics!

 

this is an instant winner because not that many will ever be produced at the $350 price tag. demand will always outstrip supply 5-10 years down the road. Also there aren't that many cool toy versions of the hellicarrier out there.

 

Once Marvel avengers/comic collectors get thier 1st appearance grails (Tos 39,Hulk 1,JIM 83,X-men 1,FF 1) I totally see the comic-con fans and dealers chasing down sets like Arkham Asylum and Hellicarrier for thier comic rooms years down the road. that blackbird X-men set and Wolverine chopper showdown are very popular to die hard fans and I see this hellicarrier being no different because it has that same cool factor. its actually cooler than Arkham Asylum since AA can be bricklinked for $50 and hellicarrier is worthy of display in comic room where Arkham asylum is for children to play with.

Let's take bets on how quickly Lego's website will go down.  I predict that if this goes live at 12:00am, their site will stall at 12:00:01.

Let's take bets on how quickly Lego's website will go down.  I predict that if this goes live at 12:00am, their site will stall at 12:00:01.

 

Your odds are too tight I'll pass LOL!

Let's take bets on how quickly Lego's website will go down. I predict that if this goes live at 12:00am, their site will stall at 12:00:01.

Too damn expensive...

Too damn expensive...

 

Yep, the list of NEW exclusives I'm waiting to buy at double-VIP is ever-growing.  The list is approaching a large enough amount that I'll have to break these buys up over multiple events.