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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.

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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"

To kick off this reservoir topic, here are a handful of LEGO music videos to get the bricks-a-buildin'. Coldplay - Viva La Vida Zack the LEGO Maniac I Love Buildin' Build LEGO, Let's Go! We Like Them Girls There are plenty of fan flicks animated in LEGO out there but these should make a good start I think. Please feel free to share your personal favorites! Here are links to a couple of fantastic sites for all sorts of LEGO stop-motion clips. Brickfilms Bricks In Motion

Decided to give in and spend a chunk load of money on this set. Used and in good condition, Will be doing a stop motion build on this once I can verify all the pieces and sort them out. Whatever you read about this set regarding the size nothing will prepare you for it! once you get it!! This is a huge set and the number of bags is overwhelming to say the least. It is a true monster of a set! worth every $ I paid for it. Enjoy!!

Is this where I show up with wine coolers and then I get busted by the cops and I try convincing them that I drove 2+ hours just to talk with the underage girl I've been talking to online? Hahahahaha!!!!! "Hello, I'm Chris Hansen with Dateline NBC............"

I think we sometimes underestimate the power of duplo ! (I just sold some today, lol) This one is great because it is as simple as a playmobil but parents who are in legos can go on for that kind of set (duplos can fit in legos, it's just double size, so parents and kids can play together with kid's favorite duplo elements). Really cool set BTW. Note: I wonder, maybe you could keep it until 2015, because when the new (lego) pirate theme will come, interest in such set may rise....

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Thank-you so much hendrikdejager!

My golden rule is to buy now, think about it later. You can always return it if you don't want it anymore.

I have never seen bundling of sets work in favor of the seller, but for some reason quite a few people here seem to think it's a good idea. The only way it can work is if you have something extremely limited included in the bundle. Otherwise, the majority of buyers will buy from three separate sellers at a lower total cost than buying the more expensive bundle from one seller. None of the mentioned sets are rare enough to command a bundle premium.

I know bundling has probably worked for some people, but is seems a little counter intuitive to me. I expect a discount if I buy a bundle not a higher price. I suppose some people pay for convenience.

That I would agree with. The Mars Rover indicates that this set will fly. I think having the rover, this and the research institute bundled in one sale might net even more that just 200%. The best time to sell would be in Xmas. Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker

Pleasanton was sold out as well. I went Saturday afternoon. Also sold out were GE, PS, and Ecto-1.

This is why you pick which ones to flip and which sets to hold. If you doubt the long term outlook for this set then get as many as you can and flip. If it turns out to be a long term winner and you don't have any left, oh well not everyone can date the prom queen. While some people are mulling over the long term potential they are missing the short term opportunity.

Something tells me that those will be the days when you will be interested the least in reselling Lego...

I knew I was a freak I have one or two sets....

Interesting, I like the smaller boxes. Cheaper shipping for me, and more ability to store more sets.

He knows that he was lumping the 41999 in with the limited sets he also mentioned.

Alright everybody, this is the final version based on the actual parts list for the official exclusive set. It really doesn

movie is up there with the Avengers, I liked it better than Thor,Captain America, the last 2 Iron Man, I just don't see how anybody can say that it wasn't good, sure over the top, etc but 99% Action. I guess my favorite in order is Starlord, Rocket, Gamora, Groot, Drax. Like I said IMAX 3D is the way to go. I forgot to rate the Movie so a 9/10. Ed

This 'controversy' reminds me of how all the schools were flipping out about Bart Simpson "Don't have a cow, man" t-shirts when I was a kid. If you had Simpson's anything in school they'd send you home to change or confiscate it.

Those two different roof slopes fit rather snuggly together. Just place the bottom part in red first then the other in black on top.

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If you have multiples of the same polybag are you a polybagigamist?