exracer327 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) removed - old news Edited March 23, 2021 by exracer327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelian Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 16 hours ago, Bricklectic said: I'd advise to steer clear. Bought a bunch from target at 90$ and could not unload for a profit. Doesnt seem to be popular and is still in stock at msrp months after peers retired. It hasn't retired in the US right? I'm looking at historical prices of shuttles and surprisingly it's not as good as I thought. I have a bunch of 60230 the space people pack and it's moving very slowly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kouks Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Not impressed by the USD/CAD conversion pricing on this by Lego, USD$200 vs. CAD$270. Getting screwed by Lego a little here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 3 hours ago, coelian said: It hasn't retired in the US right? I'm looking at historical prices of shuttles and surprisingly it's not as good as I thought. I have a bunch of 60230 the space people pack and it's moving very slowly as well. I honestly think AFOLs are more into space sets than kids. My kids gravitate towards Minecraft if they’re going to build something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exracer327 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mathew said: I honestly think AFOLs are more into space sets than kids. My kids gravitate towards Minecraft if they’re going to build something. When I was a kid it was all about what else I could build with the parts that came with the set in addition to what the set itself was. These NASA sets are clearly for display (18+). The City space sets advantage is they are modular and most, if not all, will work with one another. However, the City space sets are still space sets. So it's not like you can just rebuild them into whatever you want. That is the disadvantage of very large and very small pieces dominating the piece count. One of the first two sets I ever received as a kids was Lunar Lander 565. (The other was 392 Formula One Car.) I rebuilt both into so many different ideas, it was near limitless. I feel like the more specialized these sets get today, the less creativity kids have. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliminator Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, kouks said: Not impressed by the USD/CAD conversion pricing on this by Lego, USD$200 vs. CAD$270. Getting screwed by Lego a little here. Yea, the conversion is over by about $20....best to wait for COSTCO.ca to bring them in at discount! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/22/2021 at 11:26 AM, coelian said: I'm thinking hard whether to buy more 60229's at RRP to ride on this space wave, fairly hard to find set which is rarely discounted. I recently found 2x 60080 I had in a random unmarked box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodibricks Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 32 minutes ago, MarleyMoose said: I recently found 2x 60080 I had in a random unmarked box. That's a different kind of Space Shuttle "Discovery." 😛 I've been a mess without the Brickfolio, but finding sets I forgot I bought has been a fun treat. 7 hours ago, coelian said: It hasn't retired in the US right? I'm looking at historical prices of shuttles and surprisingly it's not as good as I thought. I have a bunch of 60230 the space people pack and it's moving very slowly as well. I suppose that might depend on which shuttle. Kicking myself for passing on the Creator ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, lodibricks said: That's a different kind of Space Shuttle "Discovery." 😛 I've been a mess without the Brickfolio, but finding sets I forgot I bought has been a fun treat. I suppose that might depend on which shuttle. Kicking myself for passing on the Creator ones. I remember when 10231 was marked down to $85. I bought two. Should've pulled the trigger several more times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Mathew said: I honestly think AFOLs are more into space sets than kids. My kids gravitate towards Minecraft if they’re going to build something. I agree with this. Kids (and adults) will build what they relate to for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdr159 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 This set looks awesome! I can't wait. To much to ask for a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft too?! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Aside from the fuel tanks I don’t see the desire for the old Expedition shuttle. I found it to be a boring build and the white arch pieces that make up the hull were prone to cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exracer327 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 51 minutes ago, jdr159 said: This set looks awesome! I can't wait. To much to ask for a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft too?! 😂 Same scale... yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkalin Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 This is a great set. But I'll be honest. I was hoping for a massive full shuttle with launch pad/tower. But this is a first day buy for sure. I happened to buy a used (with box and instructions) 10231 back in May 2020 for $300. Paying up for a lego set is something I rarely do. This makes that purchase an even better decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 As far as displays go...this would fall under "lame" 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Ed Mack said: I agree with this. Kids (and adults) will build what they relate to for the most part. Right. You see it with stem toys. Most kids don’t naturally want to build a space shuttle that was retired before they were born. I bought my Saturn V from a mom last spring (when it was in demand and still “retired”). It was partially assembled and her daughter just wasn’t interested in it. I thought it was a great build and display piece. But I’m also a 46 year old man. Similarly I remember my mom buying me a Technic set when I was a kid. I honestly don’t remember finishing it and would have preferred a space or castle set at the time (and still would). Edited March 24, 2021 by Mathew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keymomachine Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 48 minutes ago, Mathew said: Right. You see it with stem toys. Most kids don’t naturally want to build a space shuttle that was retired before they were born. I bought my Saturn V from a mom last spring (when it was in demand and still “retired”). It was partially assembled and her daughter just wasn’t interested in it. I thought it was a great build and display piece. I totally get this with the Saturn V, actually. Sure, I enjoyed assembling it and reveled in the modern SNOT construction, but it certainly was fiddly and it didn't really start looking like a rocket for a long time. The build on this shuttle seems more straight-forward though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, keymomachine said: The build on this shuttle seems more straight-forward though. I enjoyed the Saturn V build. Not completely sure why. I usually find ship builds to be a little tedious even though they compromise a large portion of my Lego collection. In fact I remember the Expedition build being one of my least favorite. My favorite builds are modulars or architecture. The brick stacking is relaxing. Never really cared for displaying them though. Edited March 24, 2021 by Mathew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mathew said: I enjoyed the Saturn V build. Not completely sure why. I usually find ship builds to be a little tedious even though they compromise a large portion of my Lego collection. In fact I remember the Expedition build being one of my least favorite. My favorite builds are modulars or architecture. The brick stacking is relaxing. Never really cared for displaying them though. The Saturn V was three generations working on the build in our household..my boy's grandfather (my father-inlaw) got pretty into it. The best part is having such a large build for all of us to hold together at the end for a great picture. This was what LEGO was meant for. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BricksBrotha Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 12 hours ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: As far as displays go...this would fall under "lame" I have a few of those rolling carts in my garage.... Its the industrious look. You know, for those who don't do any actual work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliminator Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) On 3/22/2021 at 12:18 PM, roxio said: From Brickset article: "In addition, VIPs will be able to purchase an exclusive item with their points; an Ulysses Space Probe, available for 1,800 VIP Points, which the Space Shuttle Discovery also deployed in 1990 on a mission to scan the Sun. Limited stocks available." Any additional info yet on this? Will it be an option at checkout or something? Or will after purchase of the shuttle you'll be able to redeem points for the probe in the VIP rewards section and have 60 days to claim on your next purchase? This is surely going to be a disaster... Lego, just make it a Day-1 GWP! Edited March 24, 2021 by eliminator 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/23/2021 at 7:19 PM, $20 on joe vs dan said: As far as displays go...this would fall under "lame" Better 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HandyHand Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Source: https://www.stonewars.de/news/lego-ulysses-raumsonde-vip-praemie/ Sadly, according to Stonewars, the bricks are white and yellow, so the yellow is not metallic gold coated. 😕 Edited March 31, 2021 by HandyHand 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, HandyHand said: Source: https://www.stonewars.de/news/lego-ulysses-raumsonde-vip-praemie/ Sadly, according to Stonewars, the bricks are white and yellow, so the yellow is not metallic gold coated. 😕 Looks like "Gold" to me, maybe even better. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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