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You would think at $50/hr you could afford a phone that doesn't double post all the time.

For me, I wanted to add some to my inventory for 2 reasons. One, diversification, as I don't have anything like it yet. Two, the history of Mars Rover showed the the Exo Suit had potential to quickly double the investment. I agree that checking on the brick & mortar store daily for inventory wouldn't be worth it at this investment/return level. But ordering 10+ online from Target with a few clicks? Sure, why not. Aside, please don't judge others who choose to spend their time buying LEGO instead of getting a sun tan. To each his own.

If that's not your style so be it, keep your criticism of other members to yourself.

I like big boxes and I cannot lie. You other pickers can't deny.

Makes me believe even more in SSD and DS as premium investments. If they are shrinking boxes there may not be a box larger than those ever produced again, there is something pretty awesome about having boxes of those size sitting on your shelf as a collector. It may be true it isn't the size of the packaging that matters it is what is in the inside that counts, but everyone wants a huge package.

http://www.wired.com/2014/08/lego-cost/

Looks Like I lucked out for getting 5 of these from Tru online for $24.99 at 3am as I just got the email saying they were shipped. Dear Edward Mazerski, Thank you for shopping at Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com. We are happy to report that your order has been shipped. Here is a review of your shipped order: Item: 19054556 Description: LEGO CUUSOO Exo Suit 21109 Quantity: 5 @ $24.99 Status: Shipped via: Standard Shipping Subtotal: $124.95 -------------------------- ------------------------------- Shipping: $0.00 Estimated Tax $7.50 -------------------------- ------------------------------- Order Total: $132.45 -------------------------- ------------------------------- Your purchase has been sent to the following address: Edward Mazerski

When the truck arrives at my itty bitty place, and there's a big box in my face...

I'd like a banned badge as a preemptive move. When they're reading my posts and what not, they'll see the badge and figure, "we've already got this guy, move long."

Just remember, the average price per piece is only the derivative of the equation calculated

Ed, Tried to PM you but your inbox is full. You should take down that tracking info as someone could attempt to do a package redirect.

For Apple fans...it's a feature. They usually possess a sense of superiority so they need the double posts to make sure they get their point across. *I own multiple Apple products, this was a joke. if you are offended you are precisely the type of person I am describing.

You know, my damn Iphone double posts. Jeff talked me into it. It's Jeff's fault!

Alright everybody, after some last edits, fatboycarney has perfected the file for uploading a wanted list. You can download the txt file here. If you can

I had a box from TRU that looked like it dated Chris Brown, so I figured I'd pop the seals and put it together. After all, I should make enough selling the MISB units I still have to pay for this one, and even if I decide to sell it the used model will still pull what I paid in retail. But I digress... There was a fair portion of space that could be eliminated internally, but if they do so they should also thicken the outer box, which would counter the smaller box size. It was packaged into 3 smaller, inner boxes (okay, 4 if you count the one the manual was in). With all the bags being numbered, they could have just put it all in the big outer box and saved quite a bit of space. I would say that if it were packed according to content, the outer box could have been up to 20% smaller. That said, there is quite a bit of childish glee popping open a box that size to play with the toys.

Ok, this is a good post again, lets stop with everything else going on. I really don't care what anyone makes. Just find good deals and be happy.

I make $50/hr as well but I still spent time buying this at Target online and the Lego Store. That's me and how I like to spend my time. It has nothing to do with how much money a person makes. There's also no need to criticize how others are spending their time.

Fine, well, lets all try not to create multiple lego accounts just to nab an extra $20 or so Or rotate around the lego store. I'm sure we might make more rotating around the LV and Gucci store and flipping those handbags on eBay. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker

Already flipped 2 @ $50 each. Pretty good return, I'd say.

on friday just before 3 pm, i tried to buy 3 and was told by cashier because it was "limited release" and that they only had a "small number" of sets i would only be allowed to purchase 2 (along with 2 exo suits). Took them out to the car, went back got a cinnabon and an orange julius, went back to the store and shift changed had occurred with new cashier and bought 2 more.

At first, when I read the topic title, I thought it was about hiding lego for the wife or IRS.

You get sprung, wanna pull out your dime. 'Cause you noticed that box is prime...

Ordered friday and received saterday an Exo suit. Built it today. Man and wife Content of the box. A lot of small pieces. A lot of gray Final model. A also took a picture of the building steps. But I guess you like to see the final model. It was fun. Comments: - it is somewhat fragile but not in a sense that you can not touch it! - interesting use of pieces. - a lot of small pieces give a nice model in the end that is still big enough to enjoy. - nice instruction manual. - because of the use of the "retro" space logo on the box I think a lot of AFOL's will want this. It's hard to say why. At least I wanted it because it reminded me of my childhood space adventures. - due to the small pieces the real playability will decrease and "displayability" increase. - investement? Don't know. All will depend on how long the set will hold on as an exclusive, how long lego will produce it, etc. Yet another exciting set. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met behulp van Brickpicker

This set is too damn cool NOT to do well post eol. I've already got 13, shooting for at least 20. Patience is the key. I won't be selling any until at least three years after eol. Personally, I think those who talk bad about this set and spread opinions as fact secretly love it too. They are just trying to thin the investor herd. Anyone who has a clue should be in deep on this set.

For those who don't have every set # memorized , 76005 is "The Daily Bugle Showdown"

I will keep it for sure for a while because I will give it to my son tomorrow. I will sell it when he is outgrown Duplo.

Typed in 3, checkout went to 2. Order in process! A few seconds later... POOF!

Not stricky CL, but a war story nevertheless. I respond to a local ad, where a guy is selling decent polys at rock bottom prices. Address says he

This makes sense and is what someone expects if buying a bundle. I'm referring to the people who think you can put a couple items together and then charge more than each of those items would sell for individually.

Oooooeeeeee......Gotta bunch of high rollers arguing up in here.

great idea but i don't have any rovers to follow through. i slept through the rover availability both times when it became available LEGO Shop at Home ah well not going to chase the missed one... but i got enough of this one though. already received few from target. thoroughly enjoying it. not sure about the short term flip. since i didn't buy any for that purpose. i just have 10(ten) going to at least hold them till x-mas.

This whole website is based on hoarding and reselling. What are you trying to do here?

Not sure what the fuss is over one set. Resellers may try to hoard but all this work for an extra $20 is not worth it. This set won't make anyone rich so don't spend your time rotating in and out of the lego store. A few poor souls here really have nothing to do. Quite sad. It's summer time so enjoy the sun. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker

Alternative build from set number #5893. http://brickset.com/sets/5893-1/Off-Road-Power

SSD: 24.0 x 20.0 x 7.5 inches DS: 23.2 x 19.8 x 6.9 inches Sandcrawler: 22.9 x 18.9 x 6.7 inches Sea Cow: 22.9 x 18.9 x 4.9 inches

Haven't you guys seen the movie Transcendence? I think you can cheat death easier than taxes after watching that one... Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker

6862 @ LEGO Shop at Home ~ Out of stock, expected ship date 15 Aug 2014

I have 8 children and therefore a legitimate reason for buying multiples, yet somehow I doubt TLG would accept that as an excuse were I to fall under their wrath. I've already decided I won't get upset if/when it happens. The banhammer is random like a lightning strike. You can't get upset at an irrational phenomenon for acting in a purposeless and irrational manner; TLG's bans are the same way. You can take some steps to protect yourself against a lightning strike, but in the end it's going to strike where it strikes and if you're in the way, there's not much you can do. If I do get banned, I want 8 badges. And I do have a spiffy flame email ready to send out letting them know about 8 future consumers with high earnings potential who *won't* be buying directly from TLG or frequenting their retails stores due to TLG's wacky policies.

I may or may not have poofed this at Amazon

Not really building, but sorting out the pieces from a Fire Brigade and Palace Cinema lot I bought. Both sets were separated into floors. I've spent the weekend verifying the inventory. I will build these, just not sure if I'm going to tackle them straight away, for build some other sets I have sitting there from other bulk purchases.

I wouldn't say it's confirmed. That article is citing Chris Pratt as the source.

My curiosity is why you would even list something at that price? Odds are that the person buying it is either trying to scam you, or accidentally purchased it. I'm sure I have things that are overpriced in my store, but nothing that is exorbitantly high. Maybe it's just me who feels this way, but I also don't like taking advantage of stupid people. (Go to 1:27)

Looks like he is correct http://rebrickable.com/sets/6211-1/imperial-star-destroyer-star-wars-episode-456-2006

Interesting - have you requested free replacement parts on any of your other accounts? If they've linked them, that could be part of the answer. Either that, or they're having another drunken dart game over at TLG and your wedge got hit.

I bought another R2D2. I have 6 now.

I'm sure you all know my weapon of choice. "Speak softly and carry a big motherf**kin' hammer!"

The HH is a home run...period.

Starting in on some Ninja sets I recently bought. I just finished 6088, and these ninja sets are awesome. For anyone not familiar with the Ninja theme, it's less cartoony and more true to the subject matter than Ninjago. I officially love this theme and can't wait to build the rest... http://brickset.com/sets/6088-1/Robber-s-Retreat

im going tomorrow.. its already my favorite movie and i haven't even seen it.

eferna is correct. this set is huge and heavy. here are 2 pics from my building thread. http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/8810-building-the-10179-ucs-millennium-falcon/