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good, more for us

Saw this on BrickSet - looks like Exo is finally ending production...

How many $ 100+ sets have retired unexpectedly within such a short time? One would think that a short-term retirement decision like that is much easier for small sets that have caused hardly any design cost. But for the larger ones - I'd say a big set would have to sell really, really badly to cut it off that quickly. So does anyone know if an expensive set has gotten that treatment before? Personally I'd say that none of the new trains is retiring, I just don't see a good reason.

Yes it is. She's not really pissed either, thank god. I explained some LEGO investments paid off well enough to pay for it. As for my next complaint, we have another blizzard coming tomorrow night into Sunday night.

If you need filler for a set that is $39.9x, this works: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=54766956 I'll be donating mine to a toy drive or something.

Seems like a good way to boost sales.

Heres an image of the Raptor Set! '>

BTTF and Ghostbusters

Rovers and RIs for everyone!!!!!

"Fabrication" is a bit harsh. There's been solid data and info this last week that point to a *possible* retirement of 60052 (and maybe 60051). - 60052 (and 60051) are listed as "Sold Out" on SAH on every site except US/Canada. - Pictures and discussion of a new cargo train, 60098 have been published the last 2 days, including on respected blogs. - 60098 duplicates much of 60052, including similar rolling stock and inclusion of power functions, track, a cargo terminal, and accessories. - 60098 is clearly NOT an HE replacement, it's numbered in the City series. - 60052 has been discounted world-wide the last 10 days - at least one stock manager told a BP member that the discounts "were at the direction of the supplier" - other BP members have talked with B&M managers, who've said 65002 "isn't coming back into stock if another train is released" The above isn't "fabrication". In fact, its an intriguing set of clues. Which is why the retirement discussion has heated up. Even our own Ed has chimed in saying this wouldn't be unprecedented. Take all this for what its worth. Personally, such discussion and facts are a reason this site is so awesome. I've made some decisions on this whole matter and spent a bit of money to back it up; like all things here, it may or may not be correct and result in a payoff.

In other fruitcake news, they're starting to reply to my local CS ads. Well if they're so much cheaper (I have them listed at $80 or less if you want more than 1), go buy them there. With our tax, TRU's price is about $79 for a 1000 brick box if you can find one. Morons. I was a lot more polite in my reply but I didn't want to be.

The UCS shuttle will not be impacted by this at all. I expect slow but steady growth of this iconic and awesome set (UCS). Another UCS falcon might hurt the old one but no smaller ones will.

Nice score

How about another phone call today .. --Hello I have been able to get you another Fire Brigade ... ...Oh really .. are you crazy , these aren't supposed t be retired ? --Have no idea Sir ! ... ok I'll be there in about half an hour ..thanks So in love with this set .. so amazed that with some search you still can find hard to find sets at regular price

Looks like TRU have some Creator items for sale at 20% off... too bad none of the big models are on sale... I still picked up some Bike Shop & Cafe

Sent you a PM (Sorry for the double post, it always happens)

I saw a few at Walgreen's yesterday.

I see this, but no real buying option

Finally. It's about time.

The past two days in this thread make me long for the days when there was actual news to report and discuss. Everyone who is freaking out over the early retirement of 60052 (if that is indeed what is happening) clearly hasn't been around for very long. Every year, TLG retires sets unexpectedly after very short runs at retail. Off the top of my head, I can recall #3222, Butterfly Beauty Salon, and Zombies falling into that boat, as well as Mace Windu's Jedi Starfighter, which was only around for what seemed like a minute in the U.S. before retiring. Although it's difficult to predict which sets this will happen to, it is hardly an uncommon occurrence...unless you try to define the issue as narrowly as one of the earlier posters (i.e., no train with a MSRP greater than $200 that carries the set number 60052 has ever retired in 6-12 months before this one).

If I were single & desperate, I'd probably sit at a table closet to the Qdoba register all day. Funny, I've never heard of them, figured they were east coast. Look it up and they're all around me, but 30+ miles away in each direction..

Tomorrow is a good day to make up for that.

Wonder no more Trek.

None of those are the same size boxes. Especially not the SSD. SSD>>>>>Bwing>R2>Xwing

a qfll Hulk Buster smash sets - sold 5 @ 69.99, buy in was $20

I have a large stack of these, but I am drawn to buy more. I need an intervention.

Well, it clearly is the end of the world as we know it. Nothing will ever be like it used to be. Today train sets retire after 6 months, tomorrow a meteorite destroys whole continents. Slippery slope.

Slight confusion maybe? Maybe not pure violent rioting anarchy, but perhaps jaywalking and loitering with reckless abandon?

If you're looking to load up, never too early to start. Just know that money will be tied up for a long time.

If you where asking this question in February of 2016 I would tell you that its a bit too early. This set is a great set of a great ship. There is no way it goes before mid to the end of 2016. go after sets closer to expected OEL (Red 5).

Very true. I was expecting to find a bunch of over priced "missing parts" sets. (which I did) There was a microfighter clone turbo tank in the original box for $4. I opened it up and sure enough, just the minifig was missing. Also found a complete 9493 @ $40, but I didn't buy it. For the amount of stuff that is in this place there was a very small amount of legos there. This is what it looks like. It's insane.

It is an IE thing. I run into the same problem when I use it .

Ya that's what I meant, I was walking and texting I had an hxc typo moment and that explains how you knew what I was talking about! Ex Astris, Scientia.

I'm curious to see what direction this goes in. If TLG were to sign a long-term contract with The Simpsons, different series based on themes would be pretty sweet. Imagine: Series 5, "TV/Movie personalities" Sideshow Bob! Bumblebee Man! Troy McClure! McBain! Springfield Elementary Series, Moe's Tavern patrons, the possibilities are endless. Or whatever, just keep them coming! TLG has proven they know what they're doing. I'm hoping this lasts long enough for the Captain/Fisherman or Snake personally.

You can't forget Troy McClure!!!!

Off to buy some..... Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Brickpicker mobile app

Yeah, man. What about DUFF man, Disco Stu or freakin' McBane!!! So many great characters for sure. I know I'll be loading up on these when they are released. I love the Simpsons and still need the house.

SOLD my Mr. Gold for $1099.

Whoever makes out with this one gets a free Chima fire bike:

Now if this post read, "Kiss a TRU employee on v-day and get 20% off" I think you'd have a bunch of takers. or better yet Target!

Step 1 of book 1 of Taj Mahal completed last night.

I wish I had a case of Ravens Monday's.

I was trying to look up LEGO slot cars and some reason this was around the top of the list.

Exo-Suit's biggest challenge is that it wasn't the RI upon release. A lot of people, not just BPers, thought it would be. This thing will be fine long term.

Oh there's no "lose" in Mixels as far as I'm concerned. I just hope we can move them sooner than later. I hope that BP member that's being talked about up's his asking price. If he holds that much power over prices, it could be wise for him as well. I was gonna say, it better not be Alpinemaps! haha. He wouldn't keep them too low. lol

This is not related to the Birds set, but thank you to all above that expressed concern about our cat. I haven't been back on here since then to post. Unfortunately, we had to put her to sleep last Saturday, so it's been a rough week and a half. Again, I appreciate it, and please give all of your cats, or pets of whatever furry kind, a hug and appreciate them while they're still here.

This is one time where a person could say they flipped the bird and not be referring to a certain universal hand gesture.

Too expensive for my blood. Can't make money flipping them when cost is $24.95.