Brian Briggs Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, mauro23 said: Backordered status now.... WTF? Maybe they detected an unexpected surge in demand and started a new production run. So much for a hidden gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 51 minutes ago, Brian Briggs said: Maybe they detected an unexpected surge in demand and started a new production run. So much for a hidden gem. Or people got cold feet and started returning them already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Back to sold out and let´s hope it moves to retired product ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro23 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 This means no new run but returns only or unclear stock situation - I assume... (Further explanation is that my sets from three days ago, when it was in stock, are still not sent out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 hour ago, mauro23 said: This means no new run but returns only or unclear stock situation - I assume... (Further explanation is that my sets from three days ago, when it was in stock, are still not sent out) Check those seals when they come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Briggs Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) On 16.11.2016 at 0:13 PM, Val-E said: Check those seals when they come! 24S6 from Amazon (.de) and 43S6 from LEGO LEGO Shop at Home. Btw, the box is double the size of those from WALL-E and Yellow Submarine, something I did not expect. Edited November 17, 2016 by Brian Briggs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro23 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 8 minutes ago, Brian Briggs said: 24S6 from Amazon (.de) and 43S6 from LEGO LEGO Shop at Home. Btw, the box is double the size of those from WALL-E and Yellow Submarine, something I did not expect. Is nearly twice as heavy as the other sets... The seals means no new run -> winner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Briggs Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 9 minutes ago, mauro23 said: Is nearly twice as heavy as the other sets... The seals means no new run -> winner!!! Yeah, I just assummed that a price difference of 10-20€ compared to other Ideas sets wouldn't lead to a box this big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Clearly a bestseller at Amazon then. Expect them to be selling these for the next 4 years like Chima 70146. 1 minute ago, Brian Briggs said: Yeah, I just assummed that a price difference of 10-20€ compared to other Ideas sets wouldn't lead to a box this big Box will do great as a paperweight while you wait for a buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro23 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Brian Briggs said: Yeah, I just assummed that a price difference of 10-20€ compared to other Ideas sets wouldn't lead to a box this big I mean when you compare the part out vale 240 Euro versus 140 Euro (WallE) or 112 Euro (Dr Who) then you know why... 3 minutes ago, Val-E said: Clearly a bestseller at Amazon then. Expect them to be selling these for the next 4 years like Chima 70146. Amazon has them not in stock... And when you mean Amazon.com then this set is limited by 2 - so no really big inventory at all.. Edited November 17, 2016 by mauro23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 It´s a plus point to have a big box as buyers think they are getting more (see toblerone). Amazon many not have them in stock today but the threat is there it will come back. I can´t think of a worse retailer for bringing up old stuff 6 months later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Briggs Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Val-E said: It´s a plus point to have a big box as buyers think they are getting more (see toblerone). Amazon many not have them in stock today but the threat is there it will come back. I can´t think of a worse retailer for bringing up old stuff 6 months later. Do you expect a Tumbler-like scenario where LEGO sells a few pallets of Mazes to Amazon to get rid of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, Brian Briggs said: Do you expect a Tumbler-like scenario where LEGO sells a few pallets of Mazes to Amazon to get rid of them? I would not put ANYTHING past TLG at this moment. Sales are clearly down, especially in the US, so they will be using all the tricks they have and more to liquidate stock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillreign Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Brian Briggs said: 24S6 from Amazon (.de) and 43S6 from LEGO LEGO Shop at Home. I got the exact same seals from my orders at Amazon.de and SAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Looks like my trick question to out all the Maze buyers worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John82 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I got 43S6 seals on mine too, just opened one as i wanted one for myself, and i must say there is alot of pieces for the money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, John82 said: I got 43S6 seals on mine too, just opened one as i wanted one for myself, and i must say there is alot of pieces for the money. Totally agree. A nice collection of elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Briggs Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 20 hours ago, jaisonline said: Totally agree. A nice collection of elements. I'm sure the creator of the Maze set loves to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Brian Briggs said: I'm sure the creator of the Maze set loves to hear this. What do you mean? Not being available at retail for a longer period of how like GB, Exo, Wall-E, etc... ? I know JK Brickworks is active in the AFOL community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, jaisonline said: What do you mean? Not being available at retail for a longer period of how like GB, Exo, Wall-E, etc... ? I know JK Brickworks is active in the AFOL community. He means describing the Maze set as "A nice collection of elements" is a great complement for the designer (and he means this sarcastically). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of the Dark Years Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, jaisonline said: What do you mean? Not being available at retail for a longer period of how like GB, Exo, Wall-E, etc... ? I know JK Brickworks is active in the AFOL community. The Maze wasn't even available at retail at all in Australia, only available to us via LEGO Shop at Home. Edited November 18, 2016 by Out of the Dark Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I reckon those that have Exo Suits also have the same amount of Mazes... Too many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 16 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said: I reckon those that have Exo Suits also have the same amount of Mazes... Too many! At least you can use the Maze box to store cat food, chocolates or other items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Briggs Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 1 hour ago, jaisonline said: What do you mean? Not being available at retail for a longer period of how like GB, Exo, Wall-E, etc... ? I know JK Brickworks is active in the AFOL community. 1 hour ago, Phil B said: He means describing the Maze set as "A nice collection of elements" is a great complement for the designer (and he means this sarcastically). Phil B's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 As I said before, the designer of the Maze won´t be living of the profits like Ecto 1´s could. It´s life has also been pretty much the standard for non licensed sets as per the excellent graph of Ideas lives published 2 weeks ago when Yellow Submarine came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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