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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.

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

I wouldn't link a thread that lets people know that these can be bought for $30-64.

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.

That Off Road Racer is a cool set

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

Hmm, ok, I would say, let's change the topic... ;-) new series - synchron swimming minifigs??? I love it already!

See the 10188 thread

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.

i liked building this set, and it looks nice

I got something in the snail mail - If you spend $300 in Gas/Restaurants/Food in the next 2 months basically on your TRU credit card, you get a bonus $15 rewards. I'll get the full details later.

No this was in Red Deer, AB. Was there to pick up 2 Ant Man sets =D

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

don't want to throw cold water but its has been $32 forever since december . i think most of people grabbed them for $19 at one point

Found it by looking on how to best find clearance deals/daily deals

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.

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.

So, I sell a few sets here and there to help pay for my Lego habit, not for long-term investment. I have placed a $64 IAC on my local CL at $100. UFEMA would it be OK for me to put a link (credited, of course) on my ad to show the cool features of this set? Thanks, Lane

These should do very well EOL...

the largest lot I've personally found was just under 300 pounds. It was a standard bulk lot with some sets complete, some in pieces about 60 instruction booklets and 250 pounds of mixed bricks. Paid around $500 for it.

If you don't already have all the information you are looking for, I have a little more. This is only looking at Bricklink and not Lego Pick a Brick. Brickficiency is a program that most people aren't aware of. It is a tool that can import an xml wanted list from Bricklink and calculate the lowest number of stores your list is contained in as well as cost (before shipping of course). I ran this on a parted out list for the 10185 Green Grocer including Minifigs and excluding instructions. At first I ran the tool only looking for stores in the North America. It got through 3 store combinations with no luck and 4 store combos will take HOURS to calculate. I expanded the tool to look at stores in all countries, here is what it found in 10 or so minutes before stopping the calculation. 2 Store Combo - 1 Solution Total - $1502.06 from 1 Portugal and 1 UK store 3 Store Combo - 3 Solutions Match #1 - Total $884.47 from 1 NY, USA - 1 Portugal - 1 UK (Portugal and UK are the same as in the 2 store combo) Match #2 - Total $1049.02 Match #3 - Total $1479.58 4 Store Combo - 2 Solutions Match #1 - Total $847.03 from 1 NY, USA - 1 OR, USA - 1 Portugal - 1 UK (NY, Portugal and UK are the same as in the 3 store combo) Match #2 - Total $881.01 There may be better combos if you let the tool run all day. And as many have already mentioned if you substitute out some of the more expensive parts (1x8 Sand Green) with smaller parts it could cut the cost greatly. That 1x8 in the Match #1 of 3 stores was running $3.55 each, x 50 = $177.50. The 1x2 Sand Green w/ Groove is also a larger cost at $184.24. There is nothing really to get around that part. Those two parts are making up for 42% of your cost. Seeing as you can get a used set starting around $650, finding all the exact parts isn't worth it. (BL pricing) Hope this info helps.

Both are must haves for the LEGO investor. But buy the one which you think is closer to EOL.