As we have seen with 10249 WV Toy Shop, and the upcoming 75159 Death Star, when a set goes into retirement there is no longer any guarantee that it will be able to stay retired.  The reasons may be varied, but the facts are that there is a whole new class of Lego sets, those that are Coming Out of Retirement Soon.  Sure they might have a few new pieces, a couple of mini figures that had some work done, but for all intents and purposes its the same set.  So which is next?   My guess: 10179 with a new radar dish.

Star Wars UCS sets are just a matter of time. Wouldn't be surprised to see the Y-Wing in the next year or so.

Really overdue for a UCS A-Wing though.

Nice idea, but I think the title is a bit confusing. I thought this was the "retiring soon" thread.

Anyway, I think another Black Pearl or something is a possibility for next year. 199€ of course.

7 minutes ago, snot said:

My guess: 10179 with a new radar dish.

Has it really been 6 months already.

Edited August 23, 20169 yr by dcdfan

4 minutes ago, c_rpg said:

Nice idea, but I think the title is a bit confusing. I thought this was the "retiring soon" thread.

This.

If the Architecture: White House ever retires, I think it will return again quickly.

 

1 hour ago, exciter1 said:

If the Architecture: White House ever retires, I think it will return again quickly.

 

It won't retire until after this election cycle.

Just now, Alpinemaps said:

It won't retire until after this election cycle.

What, then we'll get the US Presidents CMF line?

10 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

What, then we'll get the US Presidents CMF line?

I'd put money on a variant of 10179 being on sale within 2 years. If I'm wrong, I'll donate $50 to BP or a charity of their choice ;-)

LEGO are missing out on a lot of profit they don't resurrect 10179.

If I had 10179s in stock, I'd be getting rid of them asap! I have one left which graded 9.5 in perspex and wrapped in black-out plastic that I'll never sell.

As far as I know, the Winter Village Market and Santa's Workshop were resurrected in the UK.

Edited August 23, 20169 yr by TabbyBoy

2 hours ago, exciter1 said:

What, then we'll get the US Presidents CMF line?

That would be sooooo awesome!

3 hours ago, Alpinemaps said:

It won't retire until after this election cycle.

What election cycle?  ;-)

Edited August 23, 20169 yr by pstebbing

3 hours ago, exciter1 said:

What, then we'll get the US Presidents CMF line?

TRUMP TRUMP!

I don't think we'll see another rehash of a MF. Perhaps a 10178 instead of 10179.

Maybe they'll do 8274 Combine Harvester like they were supposed to.

I did read somewhere (can't recall where) that LEGO are going to place a "LEGO Again" shop on eBay where buyers can request any retired set and LEGO will supply it within 30 days at current RRP (allowing for inflation ) in a plain box. This alone will mean it's Game Over for LEGO investing. I'll do some digging to see if I can find out more about it.

5 hours ago, c_rpg said:

Nice idea, but I think the title is a bit confusing. I thought this was the "retiring soon" thread.

I think "Coming Out Of Retirement - Open Speculation" might work better.

3 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

I did read somewhere (can't recall where) that LEGO are going to place a "LEGO Again" shop on eBay where buyers can request any retired set and LEGO will supply it within 30 days at current RRP (allowing for inflation ) in a plain box. This alone will mean it's Game Over for LEGO investing. I'll do some digging to see if I can find out more about it.

I have thought of such a thing as well, but there would need to be a healthy premium (to make it worthwhile).

I'm actually surprised they don't have a scratch and dent shop within their online shop. (for returns after they ship their sets with too many F*#k'n air pillows crammed on top)

11 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

I did read somewhere (can't recall where) that LEGO are going to place a "LEGO Again" shop on eBay where buyers can request any retired set and LEGO will supply it within 30 days at current RRP (allowing for inflation ) in a plain box. This alone will mean it's Game Over for LEGO investing. I'll do some digging to see if I can find out more about it.

They already started. It´s called Lepin on Aliexpress.

Eric cantona 

19 minutes ago, Seeyounexttuesday said:

Eric cantona 

Gazza!

1 hour ago, TabbyBoy said:

I did read somewhere (can't recall where) that LEGO are going to place a "LEGO Again" shop on eBay where buyers can request any retired set and LEGO will supply it within 30 days at current RRP (allowing for inflation ) in a plain box. This alone will mean it's Game Over for LEGO investing. I'll do some digging to see if I can find out more about it.

With the minifig sticker sheet too? If yes, they will take the secondary market has well. All of it. But i don't see them printing on demand minifigures..  it's a robot doing it, and cleaning etc everytime isnt worth it, you have to make lot. Any retired set doesnt make senses to me. 

 

Edited August 23, 20169 yr by TargetZero

5 hours ago, Alpinemaps said:

It won't retire until after this election cycle.

If Trump wins... it will remain available for 8 years like DS. 

If Trump wins... it will remain available for 8 years like DS. 

At least if Trump wins, we won't be forced to share all our Lego. [emoji4]

If Trump wins the next Creator Landmark set will be the America/Mexico Wall... screw the Great Wall of China.

Edited August 24, 20169 yr by tacsniper