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A retirement is never late, nor is it early, it goes away precisely when it is meant to.

1st time poster...got 2 PC and 1 Ecto from Walmart online, should be ready for pickup early this week.

You can't underestimate the power of Jek Porkins.

My opinion isn't as popular because at this point in the game I would suggest that people buy less of everything. And not because I want it for myself. I'm taking my own advice.

Isn't the advice exactly the same for every exclusive? Not sure why anyone would need to request the opinion since it's been posted dozens of times.

Just picked up my first EEE (10241). 20% off plus the pirate promo, finally made it a buy for me. looking at prices on amazon and ebay, im tempted to grab more.

Finally picked up the Mystery Machine in-person. Actually, 4 of them. 2 will be built. Went to a toy show today and picked up a complete / used 10228 Haunted House with the box for $275. It also included 3 random CMFs worth about $8 each and that 2012 Season Witch / Zombie Halloween set.

As some of you know, I spent the last year writing a new book that teaches LEGO through architecture. The initial reaction to the book has been tremendous, with favorable feedback from folks at archdaily, brickset, uncrate, and best of the web @ architecture.com. (You can learn more about the book here.) I just noticed a huge drop in the preorder price @ amazon.com US, which might be interesting to folks looking for a good deal. The MSRP is 24.95, but the current price is 40% off at just 15.05$. Amazon changes prices frequently, so the low price may not last. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/The-LEGO-Architect-Tom-Alphin/dp/1593276133/ sincerely, ---Tom Alphin

Would that be like the Target symbol with bullet holes in it?

we need those badges back

its available again on Lego.com

The smell of over potential

I'm new to this forum, but not to forums in general. Whether it is lego, photography or cars, the psychology remains the same. John states his opinion, Jack counters it and both type their keyboards warm believing they're convincing each other of their own opinions. Many replies later, both leave the argument with the exact same sentiments they entered. Forums are an amazing source of information, but can also be an amazing waste of time. I was just adding some info that may be of value. As Ciglione mentions, our market is microscopic and the shops aren't wary of brickvestors. There might be 5 of in the whole country and I doubt anyone is spending close to what I am. Anyway, I only have one TB and won't be able to get another. I went to buy 2 ToO's and left with 5 ToO's, 3 PC and 2 VW campers...not sure if that's a good or a bad way to start the week!

He must be new around here

Dunno if this was posted already: http://lego.gizmodo.com/gillian-anderson-really-wants-lego-to-make-an-official-1720591392

Exactly what I came here to post. My son is building this, as we had a "boat day" after a month long Lego organizing project. This was the reward, and my daughter got the Dolphin Cruiser. For the money this set is simply amazing, great figs, great details, and a pretty dang large ship. My son is 7 and a pretty good builder, but no problems with it so far.

X wing 9493: $170 Uruk-Hai : $84

Picked up my first Tower Bridge at the Baltimore Lego store. Also picked up some other misc smaller sets in the area (Ant Man, MM, Cantina).

wow incredible deals ! I do not have any LM or Mixel deals but I did purchase 44 MM 2 in store and 42 on the way. It would have been 45 except there was a middle age guy looking really sad when I had the 3 in the cart along with some other sets I was getting and I said would you like one of them and he looked really excited so I gave him one. he was not a flipper but a true middle aged fan. trek has a heart.

UA Ocean HQ. I haven't built let alone bought anything in this theme but when I saw Jangs review it got me. I was able to pick it up at TRUT for $60 and for that price not only is it a great build but nice display and awesome play set. It is very similar to building the tumbler not just because it is black but it has a technic core with many neat building techniques at different angles to complete the set. It does not have hull pieces like a traditional ship so at 1204 pieces you get a lot for your money. Also it is heavy and almost 2 feet long. I even applied the stickers. The side panels open up like Jabbas sail barge to reveal Accesories and play areas. I will include a pic so you know what set I am talking about but it probably won't do it justice. I swapped out all the Trans orange and some of the white with Trans light blue and I have a BL order on the way to finish off the main Gatling gun in Trans light blue. Up next is the DBZ

A user on Reddit posted a photo of shelf tags at TRU showing a $59.99 price tag for the Doctor Who set. No set number or street date info yet.

I just finished my weekend project of doing wire suspended shelving in my office. It helped me rearrange and make a little more space for the collection. Sorry for pic quality.

Amazon gave me a 10% refund. I didn't push for more as this is my first time asking for a refund. Also, it was UPS's fault since it was packed well but that doesn't really matter when something/one smashes it.

Overall I do not suspect EV will be a big winner of the current SW exclusive stock. However its growth may very well peak before any of the others, particularly because it is not as heavily hoarded, and it will likely retire sooner. If it does start to peak in 2 years or so It may have better returns, over that time frame, than other sets currently available. Thus I do not think you will be kicking yourself, but I also do not think this is a bad place to park some capital at the moment.

better be quick about it ...

For me, a Steampunk line would be unfortunate if it took away from what was seemingly going to be a return to Fantasy Era. Arguably the best Castle theme to date. I do think some of the contraptions MOC'rs come up with in this realm are really cool, but I'd never buy them I don't think. Same reason I don't have any Metalbeard ships. If it turns out to be "space knights" like some of the anime stuff posted above, that would be the easiest pass for me since Galaxy Squad.

Saw it up on ITunes on Saturday, but haven`t rented it yet. May have to do that this week. Will report back later once viewed Yeah from the little info I`ve seen it looks really promising, glad to see that you enjoyed it! People who aren`t familiar with the hobby often make the assumption that it`s a kids toy, we have all experienced that, but nothing could be further from the truth. Lego is for anyone, anywhere, that just wants to __________ (fill in the blank: educated, play, created, build, imagine, etc.).

I read Space Knight and I think of this guy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rom_(comics) probably not him, but that is where I go.

Or in layman's terms... A set retires when stock runs out and LEGO decided it doesn't want to have another production run.

They don't know.........

Sold out at LEGO Shop at Home EU.

"The Hive Cluster is under attack." Yeah if anything just for the designs. That Battlecruiser set was really spot-on. I can only imagine what a Goliath or Hydralisk could have looked like as full or minifigure scale models. Battlecruiser by Tim Schwalfenberg

Got mine from Amazon US.

welcome to the nuthouse

I didn't buy too many as storage space is an issue. My goal was ten of these originally. It's a neat design and fairly impressive in-person. I was hesitant to go over 3 - 5 though. Is it even one of top 3 landmarks in the trilogy? I'm not trying to debate the importance of this fortress / Isengard. Just trying to figure out if enough people care about it. Maybe this set will be a winner in the long run.

Command Center by Tim Schwalfenberg Overlord by Bart De Dobbelaer Nexus by Cecilie Fritzvold

Bionicle, Hero Factory, and maybe even a couple parts from the large scale figures for Knights Kingdom from some years ago. There are plenty on the outer shell I can tell who or what it is from but as for the 'innards' I would not have a clue where to start. I further explored that artist's gallery and really dug this mecha. Nidoking by Stormbringer

A review has been shown up. http://www.brickinside.com/NeoView.php?Db=ReviewProfessional&Mode=view&Block=1110&Number=8445&BackDepth=1&fmSearchType=&fmKeyWord=&SortCrt=Desc&fmCategory If you don't speak Korean, you still can get some idea. It's bigger than I thought.

There are many types of members on brickpcker. Calling many members names or stereotyping others motives is in my opinion uncool.

I remember the community talking about those at a time when there wasn't even a slight mention of Scooby-Doo possibly becoming a LEGO theme but merely a dream. Cobi also originally had the Doctor Who license too. Now here we are with both properties being under LEGO's belt. Ah how things have turned for the better.

Friends + Tower of Orthanc? I've see the "Friends Star". Where's the Tower of Heartlake City? I'd like to see that.

Which part doesn't make sense to you?

Good to see more Elves sets being designed for release. The current ones have a fantastic assortment of parts in many colors including numerous transparencies and I imagine these will help further extend such options. Nice.

That's a new line up. For Elves, there's been questions as to whether there would be an Emily Jones set, so it's nice to see that happening. I wonder if the Palace Pets set will be a Duplo set or fit into the regular line. My 7 year old daughter loves Palace Pets, so I'm hopeful it won't be Duplo. Friends has me intrigued and worried. Yet another Cafe/Bakery type set in the Cupcake Cafe. That's a bummer. However, the Party sets and the Archery set has me interested. And there's another Tree House. After the last one eluded me for so long, I'll probably buy this one soon after it's arrival. The only thing missing from the "girls" list is the DC Super Hero Girls line.

I don't think anyone is going to buy that. Also his neg feedback score is no good- red flag for prospective buyers

I've come to the conclusion Lego can't meet demand. Too many people on this globe can gobble up thousands of sets in an instance. This is making me really reconsider the entire "episode 7 sets are going to be flooded all over the planet" mantra. Maybe they'll attempt that, but fall very short. It could very much happen. Seems this is the case with most everything they put out now. They would have to attempt to produce 100's of thousands of copies to flood demand in a world of 7 billion, and maybe they just can't do that sort of capacity.

We need new activity anyway, the "predicting set retirement based on Sold Out flag" game is getting old

And that why we should just point and laugh anytime people make these ludicrous claims.

I think this set will sell like hotcakes, I mean just look at it?

A couple of technic pieces here and there and Johnny Five is Alive!