I didn't order a single thing from lego.com this time around.  Just got a AOH off the zon' . . . . I did want the minifigure, but it was gone after the first day so I didn't move quick enough.  I was too busy running around scarfing up black series and hot wheels for my son...  Unfortunately, a lot of the new lego sets took a "meh" tone with him.  And of course I felt a bit the same way.  

Regardless, the sale was pretty telling in which sets are going, and which ones will stick around.

 

Ok so time for a revised thermometer test following recent news:

99% sure: Simpsons sets, TIE Fighter, Palace Cinema, WInter Toy Shop, Batcave, ToA, SHIELD, AoH, Ferrari F40 (10)

50% sure: Slave1 (1)

outside bets: T1, Tower Bridge, Minecraft Village, Mini, Parisian Restaurant, Fairground wheel (6)

Seems we could get another bumper retirement year like 2014.

21 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Ok so time for a revised thermometer test following recent news:

99% sure: Simpsons sets, TIE Fighter, Palace Cinema, WInter Toy Shop, Batcave, ToA, SHIELD, AoH, Ferrari F40 (10)

50% sure: Slave1 (1)

outside bets: T1, Tower Bridge, Minecraft Village, Mini, Parisian Restaurant, Fairground wheel (6)

Seems we could get another bumper retirement year like 2014.

These four are for sure!! 

Edited September 9, 20178 yr by Martae54

GBHQ out of odds?

19 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Ok so time for a revised thermometer test following recent news:

99% sure: Simpsons sets, TIE Fighter, Palace Cinema, WInter Toy Shop, Batcave, ToA, SHIELD, AoH, Ferrari F40 (10)

50% sure: Slave1 (1)

outside bets: T1, Tower Bridge, Minecraft Village, Mini, Parisian Restaurant, Fairground wheel (6)

Seems we could get another bumper retirement year like 2014.

some of your thermometer is on fire and some is cold as ice...

9 minutes ago, Martae54 said:

These four are for sure!!

Walmart Canada cleared these out at 20-25% off months ago, including the Simpson's House, Kwik-e-Mart, and Palace Cinema.

 

23 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Ok so time for a revised thermometer test following recent news:

99% sure: Simpsons sets, TIE Fighter, Palace Cinema, WInter Toy Shop, Batcave, ToA, SHIELD, AoH, Ferrari F40 (10)

50% sure: Slave1 (1)

outside bets: T1, Tower Bridge, Minecraft Village, Mini, Parisian Restaurant, Fairground wheel (6)

Seems we could get another bumper retirement year like 2014.

I found an interesting page, which says the following:

Retiring dates:

2017-12-31 - Simpsons, Mercedes Arocs, SHIELD, Parisian Restaurant, Tower Bridge, Minecraft Village, Mini, T1

2018-12-31 - Ferrari F40, Fairground wheel

https://www.retrotoys.eu/LEGO-10248-Ferrari-F40

 

20 minutes ago, ravenb99 said:

some of your thermometer is on fire and some is cold as ice...

 

 

Care to de-ice it for us?

24 minutes ago, Martae54 said:

 

Seriously Ferrari F40 retiring ahead of VW T1 and Mini Cooper? Now THAT would be quite a shocker! And also mean good possible future appreciation!  

14 minutes ago, uszobajnok said:

I found an interesting page, which says the following:

Retiring dates:

2017-12-31 - Simpsons, Mercedes Arocs, SHIELD, Parisian Restaurant, Tower Bridge, Minecraft Village, Mini, T1

2018-12-31 - Ferrari F40, Fairground wheel

https://www.retrotoys.eu/LEGO-10248-Ferrari-F40

 

If the Parisian Restaurant retires this year I'm loading up. IMO it's one of the best modulars and a 2017 would result in only a 3-year lifespan.

T1 is a fantastic seller, this set alone drives more $ than all the rest Creator Expert "Car Line" combined together, Lego especially nowadays won't kill the goose that lays golden eggs.

1 minute ago, eliminator said:

If the Parisian Restaurant retires this year I'm loading up. IMO it's one of the best modulars and a 2017 would result in only a 3-year lifespan.

Everything is retiring.

Just now, Shewie said:

T1 is a fantastic seller, this set alone drives more $ than all the rest Creator Expert "Car Line" combined together, Lego especially nowadays won't kill the goose that lays golden eggs.

Which is why Saturn rocket is also staying.

19 minutes ago, uszobajnok said:

I found an interesting page, which says the following:

Retiring dates:

2017-12-31 - Simpsons, Mercedes Arocs, SHIELD, Parisian Restaurant, Tower Bridge, Minecraft Village, Mini, T1

2018-12-31 - Ferrari F40, Fairground wheel

https://www.retrotoys.eu/LEGO-10248-Ferrari-F40

 

That´s a good find. Let´s see if it is accurate.

Seriously Ferrari F40 retiring ahead of VW T1 and Mini Cooper? Now THAT would be quite a shocker! And also mean good possible future appreciation! [emoji4] 

If they could have JUST printed what, like 12 pieces?? Damn stickers. $100 car model I want printed pieces !!!!!!!!

@uszobajnok
if this website is Legit. Admins of this website (BP) should give you a special rank for this find.

Edited September 9, 20178 yr by Shewie

5 minutes ago, Shewie said:

@uszobajnok
if this website is Legit. Admins of this website (BP) should give you a special rank for this find.

It´s legit, they just keep changing the year for T1 and TB since 2013!

According to them, the Falcon is going this year after all but the R1 stuff is sticking around.

Lego already announced on their facebook page that the Palace Cinema is retiring.  Doubt the Parisian Restaurant is going too.

1 minute ago, fossilrock said:

Lego already announced on their facebook page that the Palace Cinema is retiring.  Doubt the Parisian Restaurant is going too.

I think we had that rumour last year too. They also say ToA is staying till winter 2018 so maybe take it with a pinch of salt.

19 minutes ago, Val-E said:

It´s legit, they just keep changing the year for T1 and TB since 2013!

According to them, the Falcon is going this year after all but the R1 stuff is sticking around.

Yeah, you are right. Pure Guessing game.
https://www.retrotoys.eu/LEGO-21023-Flatiron-Building-New-York

3 minutes ago, Val-E said:

I think we had that rumour last year too. They also say ToA is staying till winter 2018 so maybe take it with a pinch of salt.

It's not a rumor. THEY ANNOUNCED it.  They said "THIS SET IS RETIRING SOON".  
 

 

 

I was referring to PR. PC going is clear. We had that rumour two years ago!

PR is limit 2 at shop at home - only other modular limit 2 besides pc.  

F40 is limit 2.  mini and t1 are lim it 5.

Edited September 9, 20178 yr by cladner

21024 louvre  2017-12-31

21023 Flatiron Building is retired but brand 2017-12-31

10232 Palace Cinema Sold Out at US SAH and 30 days backorder in Europe. Give the Lego Community Manager the afternoon off - job well done.

Edited September 9, 20178 yr by Val-E

26 minutes ago, Val-E said:

10232 Palace Cinema Sold Out at US SAH and 30 days backorder in Europe. Give the Lego Community Manager the afternoon off - job well done.

Well then. I guess I need to take a visit to my local Lego Store tomorrow and grab a couple?

I was hoping this set would at least stay around until double VIP points next month...

Edited September 9, 20178 yr by eliminator