junkrigger Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) Sometimes it's nice when a set becomes only worth its build/play value and I can justify actually cutting seals to building one. After I fail my statistical mechanics exam tomorrow I'm gonna build a lego set for me, maybe the first since unexpected gathering broke on the scene. Edited April 25, 2018 by junkrigger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 It´s a yet to be confirmed rumour. However, if true this would be the first set to have retired twice and been relaunched with new packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyHand Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 40 minutes ago, Val-E said: It´s a yet to be confirmed rumour. However, if true this would be the first set to have retired twice and been relaunched with new packaging. A true LEGO Evergreen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaisonline Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 At the very least, why can’t Lego retire this one and sell a different color. A dark green / forrest green would look good. yeah, I’m also deep in 10220. Like Excite said, maybe it times to move soon for the holidays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shewie Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Yes the 10252 Beetle box is new and worse indeed. Now it has push-tabs instead of sealing tapes. I've no clue why they decided to go that way. That's the only difference between old and new box. I have both on front of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicSpeed Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 hours ago, jaisonline said: At the very least, why can’t Lego retire this one and sell a different color. A dark green / forrest green would look good. yeah, I’m also deep in 10220. Like Excite said, maybe it times to move soon for the holidays. Totally agree on a different color option, or introducing instructions on building the different variations of the Bus. 2020 will be the 70th anniversary of the VW bus so maybe holding another 2 years will help? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 hours ago, jaisonline said: At the very least, why can’t Lego retire this one and sell a different color. A dark green / forrest green would look good. yeah, I’m also deep in 10220. Like Excite said, maybe it times to move soon for the holidays. I’d rather see light blue, similar to the Beetle. Dharma Blue (from LOST) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 3 hours ago, jaisonline said: At the very least, why can’t Lego retire this one and sell a different color. A dark green / forrest green would look good. yeah, I’m also deep in 10220. Like Excite said, maybe it times to move soon for the holidays. My built one is in now yellowy-white colour and faded red. They are going to make us buy a second one as the first ones are all looking washed up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyHand Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Val-E said: My built one is in now yellowy-white colour and faded red. They are going to make us buy a second one as the first ones are all looking washed up now. Be careful or soon it will look like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Eisley Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 5 hours ago, jaisonline said: At the very least, why can’t Lego retire this one and sell a different color. Haven't you heard? They only profited about $1 billion last year. They're just squeaking by. They don't have $500 just laying around to have someone remake the instructions with some other color bricks, have a photo shoot and redo the box. Promoting creativity is reserved for their advertising message to consumers, not their own products. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocp13 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Mos_Eisley said: Haven't you heard? They only profited about $1 billion last year. They're just squeaking by. They don't have $500 just laying around to have someone remake the instructions with some other color bricks, have a photo shoot and redo the box. Promoting creativity is reserved for their advertising message to consumers, not their own products. they've put all there spare funds into the black card vip promos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parazels Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Is it worth to invest in? With all due respect to this set, but it looks like everybody has already invested money in the van! Now I can buy it at $110. What to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyHand Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, Parazels said: Is it worth to invest in? With all due respect to this set, but it looks like everybody has already invested money in the van! Now I can buy it at $110. What to do? It's a nice set, but as you said: everybody and their aunt has already multiple boxes of this in their storage. And bought for considerably less than $110. At that price of $110 it's not even good to buy for your own build. You can get it cheaper from other places, like Bricklink for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parazels Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Haay said: It's a nice set, but as you said: everybody and their aunt has already multiple boxes of this in their storage. And bought for considerably less than $110. At that price of $110 it's not even good to buy for your own build. You can get it cheaper from other places, like Bricklink for example. Thanks. That's what I thought. I won't be surprised if some average sets become more valuable in the future, than those overrated Star Wars and Creator sets! Edited May 23, 2018 by Parazels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Here is the successor of this set: http://thedrive.com/news/26544/lego-builds-life-size-400000-piece-volkswagen-type-2-camper-van Edited February 22, 2019 by Phil B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cladner Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 the thread where hope comes to die. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I always feel like I should be buying this set, but I sold all but my builder over 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, exciter1 said: I always feel like I should be buying this set, but I sold all but my builder over 2 years ago. I sold mine at a 5% loss and I'm glad I did as I'd lose even more if I sold them now! The ship won't be sailing on this set I'm afraid, just look how badly the Tower Bridge is performing and it's still very much in stock everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 the thread where hope comes to die.Ouch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Ouch..The truth hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 The truth hurts. It sure does. Another supporting argument to get out of the "stalling exclusives" investment strategy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 48 minutes ago, pstebbing said: 1 hour ago, Alpinemaps said: The truth hurts. It sure does. Another supporting argument to get out of the "stalling exclusives" investment strategy. I've been sitting on mine for over 4 years now. Grrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 31 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: I've been sitting on mine for over 4 years now. Grrr 6 years for the one I have left ;-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 years for the one I have left ;-(Pretty soon, I’m cracking one open. Maybe that will get it retired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, Alpinemaps said: Pretty soon, I’m cracking one open. Maybe that will get it retired. don't crack... oh wait he did so disregard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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