TheOrcKing Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 I kind of wished LEGO would have made the reissue of the Chicken Guy unique with say a recolor to yellow and maybe have a lady in the suit instead. She would fit right beside a box of Peeps for starters which is an Easter specific treat. The reissue is not surprising considering the holiday. I only hoped for something altered similar to how the zombie in the Halloween Accessory Set was wearing basically a different toned suit compared to the original Series 1 Zombie but at least something was changed for variety sake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricketycricket Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm pretty displeased about the re-releasing of CMFs that is happening. CMFs at $4 were already pretty expensive, but my justification was that it was worth paying a premium for some of the unique figs that required new molds made specifically for that fig. But if they just re-release them (with no color change or anything even) later then I'll be much less inclined to spend that much on something that isn't collectible. (That is what the C is supposed to stand for) All of the re-releasing that Lego has been doing is shaking my confidence in the longer term value of the product and making me think twice about buying sets. And I mean this purely as a collector, I'm not even getting into the investing aspect of it where the effects will be felt even more. I always knew remakes were inevitable, that is nothing new, but the number of unchanged re-releases continues to grow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legbrick Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I saw mini fig packs on sale today @ Meijers Buy 1 get 1 %50. I never purchased these. What is different about these packs than the mini figs in sets? do these have any resell value? Sorry if dumb questions, just trying to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Question for you guys who "buy cases" of minifigures from TRU - are you using the word case as a catch all for X number of minifigs, or do you actually ask someone to locate a case for you in the back and buy them that way? Do they need to open it and scan the figures, or can they actually scan a UPC on the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete411 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, Achilles said: Question for you guys who "buy cases" of minifigures from TRU - are you using the word case as a catch all for X number of minifigs, or do you actually ask someone to locate a case for you in the back and buy them that way? Do they need to open it and scan the figures, or can they actually scan a UPC on the box? I just went up to the customer service desk and asked if they had any Lego figures in the back that haven't been picked through and that I was interested in buying an entire box if they did. The CSR checked the system and went to the storeroom and grabbed a fresh Lego box that contained one box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 19 minutes ago, Achilles said: Question for you guys who "buy cases" of minifigures from TRU - are you using the word case as a catch all for X number of minifigs, or do you actually ask someone to locate a case for you in the back and buy them that way? Do they need to open it and scan the figures, or can they actually scan a UPC on the box? I can't answer the first part of your question, but I can answer that the UPC on the bottom is the same as on the packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Niko Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I didn't even inquire about getting a box, but the CSR at my TRU said there was a limit of 2 packs per customer for S15 (box was up at CS). So generous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbigz8657 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 25 minutes ago, Achilles said: Question for you guys who "buy cases" of minifigures from TRU - are you using the word case as a catch all for X number of minifigs, or do you actually ask someone to locate a case for you in the back and buy them that way? Do they need to open it and scan the figures, or can they actually scan a UPC on the box? My store had them behind the counter. I asked if I can buy them. Manager came by and said not the new ones (series 15) only the old ones monsters and before. He said the max he's willing to do was three cases. So I said thank you and took the three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordoflego Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I didn't even inquire about getting a box, but the CSR at my TRU said there was a limit of 2 packs per customer for S15 (box was up at CS). So generous. Nice, they don't even let people collect a whole set..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 On 3/22/2016 at 0:22 PM, Legbrick said: What is different about these packs than the mini figs in sets? The characters are unique with exclusive prints & sometimes introduce new parts. Generally they will never be re-released in anything else which has kept true for almost all with the exception of a very small handful such as Chicken Suit Guy or the Skateboarder. On 3/22/2016 at 0:22 PM, Legbrick said: do these have any resell value? Selling complete collections of a series (all sixteen minifigures) is one way then there is the expanding assortment of costumed characters who have turned out favorably for the most part. A selection of different personas have also risen in collectability while others have performed poorly on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420guy Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 they should come out with cheech&chong minifigures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, 420guy said: they should come out with cheech&chong minifigures. That's why I was excited about this guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 13 hours ago, 420guy said: they should come out with cheech&chong minifigures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabosa Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Hey, This is my first message on this forum i guess. Just to introduce it saying i love it and read many threads. Keep on the good interesting job. Now to my question : I'm new to collecting CMF. and i'm wondering if i'm going to buy a complete box of the new disney series to be sure to have one or two complete sets. Is it easy to resell the "spare figs" one at a time ? Or should i expect losing my money on them ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnsanders Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Hey, This is my first message on this forum i guess. Just to introduce it saying i love it and read many threads. Keep on the good interesting job. Now to my question : I'm new to collecting CMF. and i'm wondering if i'm going to buy a complete box of the new disney series to be sure to have one or two complete sets. Is it easy to resell the "spare figs" one at a time ? Or should i expect losing my money on them ? Thanks I think there are three complete sets in s box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinemaps Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I think there are three complete sets in s box. You are correct. There are three complete sets within an unopened Disney box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabosa Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 That means all the fig will have the same rarity ? Unlike all other series ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justapilgrim Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 That means all the fig will have the same rarity ? Unlike all other series ? Three complete + a few more. Distribution may or may not have been confirmed. You won't lose money on the extras, you just have to know.what you are doing and either quick flip, or grind it out selling over time. My series 14 are just starting to pick up sales on BL, I had to wait out the undercutting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Disney Infinity is being discontinued, as announced yesterday. What are your thoughts if Disney is still interested in having a share of the toys to life business and licenses Star Wars for LEGO Dimensions? I see this as having a very large impact on the Star Wars minifigure secondary market? Just throwing this out there... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete411 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 hour ago, exciter1 said: Disney Infinity is being discontinued, as announced yesterday. What are your thoughts if Disney is still interested in having a share of the toys to life business and licenses Star Wars for LEGO Dimensions? I see this as having a very large impact on the Star Wars minifigure secondary market? Just throwing this out there... This would indeed cause a great disruption in the Force. Can you imagine what would happen if Lego released 500,00 arm-printed Boba Fett minifigures into the wild? UCS Slave 1 would take a decent-sized hit and there would be no reason to sell the figure separately. If Lego is going to license Star Wars, they'll probably get Marvel as well. The Lego superhero aftermarket is already in a world of hurt right now, but this would be the absolute death blow. No other line is more minifigure reliant than superheroes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 2 hours ago, exciter1 said: Disney Infinity is being discontinued, as announced yesterday. What are your thoughts if Disney is still interested in having a share of the toys to life business and licenses Star Wars for LEGO Dimensions? I see this as having a very large impact on the Star Wars minifigure secondary market? Just throwing this out there... I think that is almost a definite at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudcatsfan Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) So i'm looking to move some Monster Series CMFs and was wondering if First class 3 oz is the cheapest option. I've smooshed several hundred of these, and have lots of the desireables for sale individually. I'm guessing i can't just slap a first class stamp on an envelope as it wouldn't be flat enough, Or is it? I'm thinking there's no chance of actually damaging a CMF, so the question is really will the Post Office send it back. If i can save $2 per transaction, it seems worth asking. Thanks in advance! Edited September 14, 2016 by mudcatsfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 I asked this same question earlier this year when discussing USPS Rate hikes. Your answer should be here: I'll move this post if that's ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KShine Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) 49 minutes ago, mudcatsfan said: So i'm looking to move some Monster Series CMFs and was wondering if First class 3 oz is the cheapest option. I've smooshed several hundred of these, and have lots of the desireables for sale individually. I'm guessing i can't just slap a first class stamp on an envelope as it wouldn't be flat enough, Or is it? I'm thinking there's no chance of actually damaging a CMF, so the question is really will the Post Office send it back. If i can save $2 per transaction, it seems worth asking. Thanks in advance! You might get lucky, but if it gets run through the USPS machine . . . Edited September 14, 2016 by KShine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emvisawthatswho Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 So i'm looking to move some Monster Series CMFs and was wondering if First class 3 oz is the cheapest option. I've smooshed several hundred of these, and have lots of the desireables for sale individually. I'm guessing i can't just slap a first class stamp on an envelope as it wouldn't be flat enough, Or is it? I'm thinking there's no chance of actually damaging a CMF, so the question is really will the Post Office send it back. If i can save $2 per transaction, it seems worth asking. Thanks in advance! Bad idea. You may save and get lucky on some but the ones that don't make it you will get negative feedback or bad reviews. Charge the correct amount for shipping in a bubble mailer. never had a problem shipping this way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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