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OK, this is so perfect for this thread, I'm sure you will think I'm making it up. We have received some "creative" packaging over the years. But today we received our first BrickLink order in a fruitcake box. Literally.

Keep an eye on this one over the weekend. At least 5 sold over the last couple of days around $585-590. That seller increased their price. Less than 10 offered below $600 + shipping. Prime is now at $615. eBay sales are trending up, too. http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Death-10188/dp/B002EEP3NO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A33Y5VKEN2ZOAH We might have a creeper.

My son started this, but I ended up building the majority of it. 70603 Raid Zeppelin. Love the look of this thing!

I just pushed the latest updates for the Brickpicker Forum App. The iOS version will take a few days to get to the Apple store and allow you to update, but the Android version looks to be live already. I think it is version 5.0.13. It is a big overall update for this device. If some people who use it on Android can try it out, please let me know how it's working. I don't really have a great device to try it on. I am using the iOS version now and it looks like its working great and they may have finally fixed many of the missing link problems that it has been having.

Just like an ugly puppy. There will always be someone who appreciates it.

Arch NYC $41.85 (30% off) Amazon

Ah, it only took 6 posts before this thread got turned into an extension of the bubble thread, that's impressive

Build this over the last few days, picked it up for £300 so happy. Quicker build than I expected, but looks fantastic. Bit big though, doesn't fit on my shelf without removing the top section of the tower.

more Mixels series 8, $80 ish shipped, $40ish buy in

That's verified poop.

Box picture posted by just2good:

The free Captain America's Motorcycle poly on $35+ purchase promo is live on S@H

Price drop on Amazon 60074 - City: Demolition Bulldozer - $25.15 (37% off)

Well there are solid reasons for a merger, move the headquarters to Ireland, tax inversion deals are all the rage, big tax savings, increase our buying power etc. I think the politicians are going to target it post election though, so it would have to be done soon.

Yes.

My son finished his 75053 The Ghost that he got for his birthday. His first major build to do by himself (he's 6). The kids are huge Rebels fans, so he loves it!

I like it more than the real car. It's also funny that the box says 2016 Movie! As if real fans won't know the difference.

75094 - Star Wars Imperial Shuttle Tydirium - $80.00 (20% off)

I feel like I have to PSA this... This is a big deal in lots of parts; mainly in your pants. I won't go into the trials of a good friend who discovered his colon cancer at 42. He is very close to leaving behind a wife and two young boys. Get your butt checked, people. It's 5 minutes of discomfort that might save your life. ...after school special over. Please return to your normal frivolity.

It's like a 99 cents store for rich people.

...and the matching shirts.

@Poly 30286 , it should but just in case

Personally I'd grab a PC pre-retirement before GE on the secondary market. But it's definitely a judgment call based on instincts and reasonable arguments could be made either way.

I just received two Mystery Mansions from Amazon, and their seal-codes are both 14S6. Packaged early April this year...

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hahahaha...love the Cybermen Beatles.

Speaking of which, I'm out of 15% GCs. I need GiftCardMall to come through this week.

I am seriously starting to consider buying modulars (strictly building, not investing). When I first got back into lego about 7 months ago, I decided that I did not want to build the big modulars and was set on getting only smaller creator 3 in 1 buildings for a small city scape. I should have known that would not last. Fast Forward 7 months and I have gone somewhat hog wild with some of the bigger UCS SW sets, fairground sets, and a couple retired winter village sets, bike shop, and some of the retired houses. I have put the small city scape on hold and packed up all the ones I already built. I will be moving at the end of 2017 and did not want to put time into building the smaller creator sets and putting them into a city scape at this point. Not to mention that once I got some of the bigger sets my interest in building some of these smaller sets went down. At this point I kind of regret not getting the bigger modulars right off the bat and had a little buyers remorse with some of these smaller 3 in 1 sets. Several of the sets I bought multiples of so I could build and display all the variations in a city scape (which I still might do at some point). I guess my basic question, is with many of the sets already retired, is it even worth getting into? Is Lego going to continue with this modular theme for several years? Is there a possibility that Lego might start a new line of Modulars that are bigger and closer to a 3500 -4000 piece count like some of the landmarks? I know the modulars take up some serious space, how do most of you display them? I am on the fence on what direction I want to go at this point. I really like the modulars but I also really like a couple of the landmarks like TB and BB. Not sure if I can layout the cash for all the modulars, landmarks and the sets that are still going to be released later this year, considering how much I have already spent. I should have never walked into the Lego Store!

On sale @ Amazon (again) for $38.35 (15% off/save $6.64) http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Ideas-21301-Birds-Model/dp/B00PE12ZJO

DO & BB should have at least a year of shelf life left on them. The PC - and to a lesser degree PR - are the two that nobody would be shocked to see hit EOL by the end of the summer.

TOOS at EU LEGO Shop at Home. Is the fat lady about to sing?

Yes but you live in the twilight zone and seem to run well behind normal times and prices. You'll be telling us about brand new $20 Deathstars before the year is through.

thanks, just placed order and got one

14S06 received today from LEGO Shop at Home

In Australia we had only one drop of this line. On eBay this set sells for roughly USD50. In our money it's sitting on an approx 50% rise in value.

he is telling you that if there are any, he'll buy them all.

how do you know ??

i liked building this set, and it looks nice

FYI, we have a creeper. http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Jabbas-Barge-75020/dp/B00CNBS5WE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464313875&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+sail+barge

Bionicle Day. All $5 except Skull Basher was $2. Also price matched Pop Star Bus and Lighthouse at TRU with rewards to get to 50% off. And 5 Police Station Target.com.

Maybe not heavily discounted in Europe, but US investors should be weary. Target had a massive clearance of these about 1 year ago. These were $30USD, and people loaded up. I remember seeing pictures in the daily deals thread showing people with dozens of them. I wouldn't pay retail for these in the US, despite being retired.

The x48B5 means week 48, production facility 'B' (Beijing I believe), 5 = 2015. The first number is likely the day of the week (1-7), but that code is only found on CMF bags AFAIK.

My largest complaint about this set is that it isn't nearly as impressive as the 6397 set that was released almost 25 years ago. I guess that Lego hasn't made significant strides in gas stations in that time.

I think it's due to the license with the Octan corporation.</joke>

HODOR!

Finally got rid of my last Kai Drifter polybag that I got with promos this time last year... $9. Recently sold a pair of Mr. Freeze at $20 each, two May 4th Stormies at $20 each, a 7144 Slave 1 (missing Bobba) for $65, and a complete 6195 Neptune Discovery Lab for $150. Promo $0 polys obviously, and the two sets cost me maybe $20 in replacement parts buy-in, originally from personal collection. Puts a nice chunk towards a Big Ben purchase I think! All prices including shipping. Was quite pleased with the last one as it went for nearly $50 more than brickpicker or bricklink's price guides!

These should do very well EOL...

here is a "Red Grocer" that I just finished today. Actually, it is nearly finished..I'm just waiting for a few more pieces from bricklink! http://imgur.com/nuZH34i

This is the link I came here to post. I used it to bricklink a GG and it was incredibly helpful. Also has good tips in there for Cafe Corner and Market Street. I was able to bricklink mine with all new parts for $450, making the recommended substitutions in that thread (no sand green 1x8s, etc). I know someone was able to do it under $400, by spending more time carefully choosing their shops to buy from. I was also able to put together a Blue Grocer (all sand green parts swapped to sand blue) for under $300. It looks surprisingly good and is an excellent alternative if having the original color isn't absolutely required to you. If you are trying to bring the cost down, definitely go with Bricklink. While it may be easy to just try and buy it all from BnP, I'm fairly certain the cost of doing so is going to come close to just buying a used GG from eBay.