biking_tiger Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Isn't amazing how we overlook sets until they are on the verge of extinction? I'm glad I have some ToO stashed away. If a LOTR fan discovers/rediscovers LEGO as an adult, this is the set he/she will have been looking for. Every set has pros/cons. I don't want one of the cons to be me caught with my pants down and having none in stock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Isn't amazing how we overlook sets until they are on the verge of extinction? I'm glad I have some ToO stashed away. If a LOTR fan discovers/rediscovers LEGO as an adult, this is the set he/she will have been looking for. Every set has pros/cons. I don't want one of the cons to be me caught with my pants down and having none in stock. The first and last set I didn't buy at least one of while they were out was the Maersk Train. I hope to never make that mistake again. I paid a premium for it, but it's risen considerably more in value since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Most people who are dishing out large cash for LEGO don't really care/ have time for MOC-ing exclusives. ...and not to mention that they get the official licensed version in box, not a bunch of black bricks in a huge bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4x18 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Just received my first one... 41S4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Everytime I read your posts, I can't help but hear Tony Soprano saying it. Tony Soprano - Lego Don (RIP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Just noticed it's 'available now' at EU LEGO Shop at Home, but when you add to cart, it actually shows 'OOS - ship 11th Dec.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sexiest Lego investment of those going soon. Had one arrive with a very, very, very beat-up box and realized I am actually thrilled about it... I am going to build it for myself. Considering grabbing two Black Gates to complete the ensemble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenb99 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sexiest Lego investment of those going soon. Had one arrive with a very, very, very beat-up box and realized I am actually thrilled about it... I am going to build it for myself. Considering grabbing two Black Gates to complete the ensemble. This box is notorious for being in bad shape. I've never ordered one online but have about a dozen and probably only 3 or 4 are truly mint. For whatever reason they never qualify for damaged box bonus points. Not a big deal but just strange as i buy a lot of damage box and most of those are usually in better shape than these are straight off the floor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie77 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) This adds to the good recent dilemma discussion. Here's AA, almost exactly the same: 2848 people own this set 2689 want this set 10228 HH 5372 people own this set 3065 want this set 10211 GE 10089 people own this set 3618 want this set 10197- FB 9134 people own this set 3601 want this set 10220 T1-VW 7245 people own this set 2078 want this set 10225 R2-D2 4779 people own this set 2524 want this set !0221 SSD 3454 people own this set 4008 want this set it does prove which sets are massively hoarded vs not vs which may have higher potential or it merely reflect affordability based on prices... Edited November 25, 2014 by newbie77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 WOW, things are looking amazing for the 10221! The amount of people who listed it as "wanted" is almost the same as the amount who own it, great future for those of us holding a dozen of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscheaf Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sexiest Lego investment of those going soon. Had one arrive with a very, very, very beat-up box and realized I am actually thrilled about it... I am going to build it for myself. Considering grabbing two Black Gates to complete the ensemble. I thought the black gate went with barad dur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I thought the black gate went with barad dur? This is true, just have to mod the eye up top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legopocalypse Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) 10228 HH 5372 people own this set 3065 want this set 10937 AA Edited November 25, 2014 by legopocalypse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickelements Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Here's a few others to add to the list: 10188 DS 6379 own this set 5524 want it 10214 TB 4719 own this set 2638 want it 10218 PS 8768 own this set 3542 want it 10226 SC 3289 own this set 1589 want it 10233 HE 3063 own this set 2110 want it 10236 EV 2516 own this set 3829 want it 10234 SOH 1562 own this set 2045 want it Oh no secrets are being made public. Next thing you know someone will mention using the amount of # of FBA sellers for any given set or Ebay available stock to determine if one exclusive over another is a good buy. Dang stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostDad Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Not too sure about the relevance of this particular data. I 'want' every Lego set ever made, even Jack Stone and Bellville. Just because, why not? Now will I actually shell out $$$ for those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legopocalypse Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Oh no secrets are being made public. Next thing you know someone will mention using the amount of # of FBA sellers for any given set or Ebay available stock to determine if one exclusive over another is a good buy. Dang stats. hardly secret. and just interesting that's all. Edited November 25, 2014 by legopocalypse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickelements Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Apologies I forgot to use the sarcasm font in my last post. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meowsmeowsmeows Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Now listed as OOS, expected ship date 30 December at Lego shop at home. Which, knowing Lego's website, means it likely will ship in 3 days and be "Available now" tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic brick Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 A couple weeks back, I ordered one from LEGO Shop at Home when they were shipping 30 days out. My order status read "call customer service". When I did, a very nice lady told me they weren't going to make that deadline and I should just cancel and try getting one shipped from a Lego store. I canceled the order, and within the hour they were listed as "now available" again. I did get a free poster out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirow Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Back in stock at Amazon...(I made sure I bought some before posting this ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeFanDan Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 As of 7:54 am EST, Amazon is showing only 18 ToO left in stock (at MSRP) so if you want one, act fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I made sure I bought two on Amazon last night. I waited with the Haunted House and it was gone the day after my miscalculation. Not saying this set is retiring tomorrow, but at any time this set can go poof in my opinion and we will all be scrambling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 17 left @ Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I made sure I bought two on Amazon last night. I waited with the Haunted House and it was gone the day after my miscalculation. Not saying this set is retiring tomorrow, but at any time this set can go poof in my opinion and we will all be scrambling. Just ordered one at lego shop&home Germany with 5% discount and free promo 2/2. Wish I could order some more but have to make choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, then HOLD. This set is insanely cool. We rarely build large sets but could not resist this one. I categorize it as a Town-Hall type investment... buy, sit, hold. Long-term appeal for a long-time audience of LOTR fans. In the back of our attic there is a "special" place, with boxes of gifts/items we don't like/want but feel too guilty to get rid of them. An inherited Velvet Elvis from a deceased uncle, along with his glazed Dale Earnhart plate collection... a box of horrible hand-made sweaters from Aunt Ethel which are nothing shy of atrocious but we don't have the heart to get rid of, etc., etc., etc. We are planting a few TH's and ToO's next to THAT inventory. Distant... and not to be visited for a very long time. Those familiar with Tolkien's work understand the intrinsic value of the ToO and how truly iconic this set is. For those unfamiliar with his work, trust your fellow investors who are familiar with its appeal. You do not need to have any interest in what this set represents; you can research it thoroughly- on this very thread- and understand it has the potential to make you a lot of money. Tolkien and the fantasy genre may mean nothing to you, which is certainly okay, but if making money is- I would start at page one of this topic and begin reading. This should be ranked very, very high on any investor's radar based on what is currently available, what is near retiring, and what will offer long-term growth and demand. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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