Klownicle Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Past and present, interesting to see the wheels line up exactly. I don't collect Legos but I couldn't resist buying this after Wall-e brought me back. I'd love to rebuild the Super Car set from the F1 Racer Alternative design, but I no longer have all the missing pieces. :(. I do have the assembly book and the racer as shown tho. Very cool non the less. My observations; I wish there were two springs in the front on each side. The front doesn't have the same springyness to it and ends up being lower due to weight(?). I also wish you could see more of the engine. Also, does the shell remove like it did during assembly with the red pins after its all completed? I tried but it didn't seem meant to be. Edited July 31, 2016 by Klownicle 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceFan9 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Klownicle said: Past and present, interesting to see the wheels line up exactly. I don't collect Legos but I couldn't resist buying this after Wall-e brought me back. I'd love to rebuild the Super Car set from the F1 Racer Alternative design, but I no longer have all the missing pieces. :(. I do have the assembly book and the racer as shown tho. With bricklink (the website) and brickstock (the software) its fairly easy to restore old sets that are missing pieces. I do it a fair amount with bulk lots that I find, and it can be a lot of fun---if you have the time. If you are new to this, PM me and I'll help get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klownicle Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 11 minutes ago, SpaceFan9 said: With bricklink (the website) and brickstock (the software) its fairly easy to restore old sets that are missing pieces. I do it a fair amount with bulk lots that I find, and it can be a lot of fun---if you have the time. If you are new to this, PM me and I'll help get you started. I will do just that, on my way into my office. I'll shoot you a PM! Whatever makes it easier. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Brick Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Just bought two of these at my favorite amusement park/shop and left two on the shelf. I may go back for thise since I get 10% off. $270 for these is not too bad, especially since I can hand pick the boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 3 hours ago, Dr. Brick said: Just bought two of these at my favorite amusement park/shop and left two on the shelf. I may go back for thise since I get 10% off. $270 for these is not too bad, especially since I can hand pick the boxes Strange that they don't keep them in the case box since they come one to a case, like my store does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyhtc Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I just noticed that my VIP points for the porsche that I had received from LEGO Shop at Home still haven't posted to my account yet. Anybody else noticed that? I ordered mine on 6/1 and shipped on 7/25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manse1001 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I just noticed that my VIP points for the porsche that I had received from LEGO Shop at Home still haven't posted to my account yet. Anybody else noticed that? I ordered mine on 6/1 and shipped on 7/25They should be showing by now, give customer services a call, they are excellent and always willing to help from my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 30/07/2016 at 0:11 PM, The Lurker said: Just in time for the 20% off in september, assuming they still put the offer on. On 30/07/2016 at 0:11 PM, The Lurker said: Now also on toys r us, john lewis and the entertainer websites so plenty of places to pick this one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerG Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 It's basically all over the place in Germany now - TRU, Galleria Kaufhof, real, ....even a small toy shop around my corner has got a Porsche now for the bargain price of 249,90 Euro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 16 hours ago, dcdfan said: Strange that they don't keep them in the case box since they come one to a case, like my store does. My store said it is now against company policy to sell them in the shipping box. This is what I was told when I asked for a 10188 in its shipping box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 My store said it is now against company policy to sell them in the shipping box. This is what I was told when I asked for a 10188 in its shipping box.When was this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 End of last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 End of last year.Yeah, I've got the Porsches in boxes. Maybe some stores don't follow this rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfenn Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) i really like this set and want to buy one to build and one to sell later when the set is retired . Now can anyone tell me if the first batch of this models will be any different form the ones sold in one years time ? Will the first few that are sold now have some special serial numbers or anything that would make them a more desirable product that ones bought in 1 year time from now ? Or will it all be the same will all models have serial numbers ? will the serial numbers be random ? Edited August 1, 2016 by wolfenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncer Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Stopped by my Lego store today and they had 12 Porsches in stock. I'll be picking up a couple more to flip so I can get the promotion set. Also so surprised an empty box for the Porsche is selling for over $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Stopped by my Lego store today and they had 12 Porsches in stock. I'll be picking up a couple more to flip so I can get the promotion set. Also so surprised an empty box for the Porsche is selling for over $100. To store your Lepin Porsche bricks in. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego_Monsters Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, bouncer said: Stopped by my Lego store today and they had 12 Porsches in stock. I'll be picking up a couple more to flip so I can get the promotion set. Also so surprised an empty box for the Porsche is selling for over $100. How do people even flip this? $300 + tax, sells for $360-$400 on ebay minus 10% is $360 and that's before shipping cost. Make like...10-20 bucks? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 How do people even flip this? $300 + tax, sells for $360-$400 on ebay minus 10% is $360 and that's before shipping cost. Make like...10-20 bucks?This has been asked ad nauseum about every set. Some people are happy making 10-20 bucks on a $300 set. I can't do it. I'd rather do less to make 10-20 bucks but to each their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego_Monsters Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 7 minutes ago, dcdfan said: This has been asked ad nauseum about every set. Some people are happy making 10-20 bucks on a $300 set. I can't do it. I'd rather do less to make 10-20 bucks but to each their own. Big risk takers. One lost in transit or scam and that's $300+ tax + shipping cost down the drain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncer Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 21 hours ago, Lego_Monsters said: How do people even flip this? $300 + tax, sells for $360-$400 on ebay minus 10% is $360 and that's before shipping cost. Make like...10-20 bucks? Don't forget PayPal fees. I sold 6 Porsches when they first came out and I was making about a $75 profit per Porsche plus points on my credit card which to me made it worth it. For a $20-$30 profit, I agree it's not worth my time unless a promotion is going on that will make it worth while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 did anyone's complimentary $25 GC ship? available @ amazon next week .. let the prices plummet https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Porsche-911-GT3-42056/dp/B01CU9X8EI/ref=sm_n_se_dkp_US_pr_sea_0_2?imprToken=3ATpDrvQ5VASpqdnDJ.tWA&linkCode=w42&&linkId=4fa7899bb4d6b15a709eee42cefb15c1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 did anyone's complimentary $25 GC ship? available @ amazon next week .. let the prices plummet https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Porsche-911-GT3-42056/dp/B01CU9X8EI/ref=sm_n_se_dkp_US_pr_sea_0_2?imprToken=3ATpDrvQ5VASpqdnDJ.tWA&linkCode=w42&&linkId=4fa7899bb4d6b15a709eee42cefb15c1 In for 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket77 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Lego are really doing the dog on this one. Small toy stores here which would never have even had a sniff of an exclusive before are now stocking this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGallows Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Available at zavvi add code VBOX50 for £224.99 http://www.zavvi.com/toys-kids-bedroom/lego-technic-porsche-42056/11256249.html?affil=awin&awc=2549_1470312436_e1bc8f0a8d1dead4f74e026e2c198b3f&utm_source=AWin-47868&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 10 hours ago, Sprocket77 said: Lego are really doing the dog on this one. Small toy stores here which would never have even had a sniff of an exclusive before are now stocking this. Panic stations before Lepin corners the market... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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