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It has begun... So far just Bag 1's which consists of the Shield symbol, the UCS stand, and a small start to the actual helicarrier. Book is 440 pages long. Bag 1's get you through page 40. I was told by my daughter this is probably the biggest book I will read. She was probably right. She is taking over Bag 2's while I get back to work.

In an effort to save this thread from being further destroyed by more UCS Great Wall gibberish and other such things, I'm going to ramble off my thoughts on sets that are potentially up for retirement this year. 1) Tower Bridge - Being a late 2010 set, this one has already celebrated its fourth birthday, which is pretty old in Lego years. I could see this one going OOS in the fall and not coming back. 2) Pet Shop - 2011 set, the oldest active modular building. I think this one goes in and out of stock a number of times this year, ala the Grand Emporium, before selling out for good in the fall and being replaced by the next modular in January 2016. 3) Volkswagen T1 Camper Van - This one will be four years old in the fall but I wouldn't make any wagers on it. On the one hand, it has been out for a while and its successor (Mini Cooper) is already on shelves. On the other hand, it seems to be a hot seller (especially among the horde) and could easily last into next year, or beyond. 4) Sydney Opera House - I don't think this has been out for long enough to retire this year. I just don't see why Lego would pull the plug on it so soon -- I would imagine these big landmark sets are higher margin, lower volume items so even if the sales are a bit slow it's probably not unexpected. 5) Tower of Orthanc - This one turns two in July, so it's not very old. But it's a licensed set based on a soon-to-be-if-not-already irrelevant intellectual property. I think this one is gone for sure this year, and quite possibly in the next 4 months. 6) Palace Cinema - I've only included this in my list because it has been discussed a lot lately. Personally, I don't think a 2015 retirement for the cinema is even worth discussing but in the spirit of "anything can happen", I suppose there is a remote chance. 7) Ewok Village - Two years old this September. That's a pretty short lifespan, so I don't think it retires this year. But if I had to make a list of dark horse, surprise retirement candidates, this would be on it. Realistically, I think it goes in 2016 at the earliest or, in the worst case, it succeeds the Death Star as the expensive, long running, Star Wars OT play set. 8.) Red Five X-Wing - Released in May 2013, I expect R5 to retire this year but I'm not sure when exactly. It does look like it could be imminent though. 9) Death Star - Just kidding, not even gonna touch this one.

Alright this is it for the night. Through all the bag 3's about to start on 4 tomorrow. Page 135 out of 440. So far about 3 hours. I did bags 1 and 3 (3 is heavy on technic and gears at the end). My daughter did bag 2. Very sturdy. Everything so far has interlocked with something with some double interlocking. The control room is TINY!!! All gears were a go as well which made me happy after the Shuttle wing mishap.

Because of the countless people he has helped on BP (including myself) I thought it would be good to wish Ed a very happy Birthday. via BP app.

Worked a little more on it this morning. Not sure of exact times but roughly 1.5 - 2 hours for the next 3 bags (4, 5, 6). This should be roughly 50% done as there are 12 bags (most have multiples) and page 220/440. Those guys at LEGO sure had there math down for a halfway point. Bag 4 is small and only 14 pages. Its just the side moldings and the side stickers to the ship. Bag 5 is the first propeller / motor and Bag 6 is the opposite side. Basically the same build for each of those. Also took pics of the minifigs built to this point (Hawkeye & Maria Hill) Can already tell I'm going to want some 30162 and the new 30304 Quinjet polybags to add to this when I'm done.

I use to like their honey mustard until I tried their chick fil a sauce. 600X better than their honey mustard.

Picked up a used HH for just over $200. Very excited to have one for myself. Relieves the urge to open the 1 I have for investment.

comments about soooooo many people buying a set as a reason to not invest really make me scratch my head because its like you are saying the rest of the time when you buy a set, its your little secret and no one else is buying that set to invest in. thousands of lego investors/collectors are buying thousands of copies of sets including the ones that don't get talked about and cleared at 50% off & including the ones that people think they are the only one hoarding. .

11 Unexpected Gathering 79003 @ $35 each I had been watching these religiously for the better part of 6 months, they finally got around to marking them down today.

It's not that i don't think it will do well (i'm sure it will given Winter sets past) i just personally don't like the set, and if i don't like it i usually don't invest in it.

Parent of the year!

Yes - They really are that good. Plus, regardless of your views on religion - you have to respect the fact that they choose to be closed on Sundays (and sacrifice the $).

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Krispy Kreme burger: a hamburger patty and bacon in between two krispy kreme donuts. Soooooooooooo much awesomeness!!

Who replaced the complaint thread with the chick fil a thread? ^ PS That's my last complaint for Feb. :)

Yes thanks alot 66 years old today, I still am not ready to crack. about 4 more years of buying the big money sets and I think I will call it quits, it could take me many years to sell the stuff. Ed

QAR and BP used for 250.

What does the 'LL' stand for in QFLL? I think this message from a buyer that was Auto-Declined on an eBay Best Offer sums it up pretty well... [i had to edit and alter a few expletives to make this post BP'r friendly, but I think you will get the idea] "25.00 WAS More THAn Fair for a 12.99 child s toy. YOU GREEDY FLUCKTRUCKING HOARDING PIECE OF SHIZNITT! TAKE ROCKY AND SHOVE HIM UP YOUR OBESE BOOTY. While inserting his truck in your booty, I hope he cuts you and that becomes infected, which develops into sepsis, and you die a slow and painful death. While I mention this I hope hospice rejects your insurance and charges you 1000% mark up on your pain medication. This is not business or supply and demand, but out right gouging and highway robbery. FLUCKTRUCK YOU LOSER, have a nice day and get hit by a semi."

I like to put chick fil a sauce in a large cup and drink it through a straw.

those are so good! just a little nugget in some doughy goodness! Never got to try the Chicken ****** Waffles. For some reason every one I went to was "not a participating restaurant"

scored this lot at a local swap meet ... didnt quite know off hand what the ships were but low and behold ... Queen Annes Revenge and The Black Pearl ... hope not too many pieces are missing ... $30 for the lot

the worst when you head there forgetting what day of the week it is only to be disappointed when you get there and realize "Oh crap its Sunday"

Depends from region to region.

if one thinks that the Kia is a better car and the other thinks the BNW is, I don't see an issue with a swap

Then I'll create a trade classified for us. My minty MISB GE for your sealed HH. If we are talking about long term, who cares about current price then.

This item came back in-stock. Apparently it is retired in Europe as reported by others on BP. Last chance for us to pick up this set at retail? http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21934606

Picked up the following this week: 2 Steamrollers at 35 3 Steamrollers at 28 3 Milanos at 35 2 Attack on Lake-town at 20 2 Hulk Busters at retail With that small amount, I really feel like I am running out of places to put these at home. I am not sure how some of you do it when you are buying more than 10 of this, and 10 of that, and 30 more of those. You must live in a Malibu Mansion.

I remember those days. Math was so easy, and I loved doing it. Now, I'm in calculus and I absolutely hate it! And I'm on Brickpicker instead on studying for my quiz tomorrow.

R2 made sense too ... Not!

My girlfriend is a vegetarian, so that pretty much makes me a vegetarian. But I do love the taste of a good burger.

Not a complete set of the series but here are 10x10 vignettes for The Simpsons family. (Where is Marge's dress?) Homer by Milan Sekiz Marge by Milan Sekiz Bart by Milan Sekiz Lisa by Milan Sekiz Maggie by Milan Sekiz

I was referring to Europe in my post. Europe is not the focus market for LEGO. See licenses of Scooby Doo, TMNT, Lone Ranger and more... If Europe was so important, none of those licenses would have ever been acquired, because no one over (t)here gives a pooped snack about those themes. So expanding the Simpsons line which is popular in the US seems logical. At least Europeans should beware investing in the theme imo.

Thank you so much ravenb99 for posting pictures of the SHIELD emblem, I was wondering how it looks without the minifigs on it. Appreciate your build !

I really don't really understand why you guys are comparing the potential of the TH, the GE and the HH now. Some even seem to be on the verge of being harsh... Unless some guys can still have some at RRP and don't know which one to invest in, and ask for some advices, I don't understand the point of the discussion. We should appreciate that these sets are all winners and move to the next one... @imirish11 Good call !

In-******-out is the best!

I like a bacon cheeseburger on my Chick-fil-A too. For some reason my wife loves the Chick-fl-A mini-Chicken Biscuits. They're good, but all they are is a chicken nugget, wrapped in some dough... Kind of a rip-off for what you get.

Why not both? I love both!

There's a Chick-fil-a opening a few blocks away, but they won't be opening until May - It just isn't right. I want my Chick-fil-a sandwich, waffle fries, and Lemonade right now!

sorry same place as last time Discovery Center, only spotted them at some Merlin stores so far. No targets yet. That DPCI has the right number but batwing 30301 was the halloween promo as it lists it. The seal codes are from Halloween on Jokers but never saw them anywhere there. Texas seems to be the hotspot for Jokers (go figure) as most I have seen online are in that area

Complaint: still no chick Fil a in my area.

That's silly. At some point a BMW and Kia will be the same price. Doesn't mean trading one for the other is equal.

Sold/traded 20 Creative Towers to a local Bricklinker for a Haunted House, Asylum and $420. No shipping and no hassle. Plus I met a new friend. A great deal all around. #1000th

sorry to hear about what happened. this kind of incident makes everyone paranoid of buyers!

Neither does the Colossus of Rhodes, which was one of the reasons why I wanted them .. and the other reason, I spent so much time (too much) playing Civilization 1-5 games

How's this?

Swedish chef by grubaluk Waldorf and Statler by grubaluk

Arctic supply plane nib, $25. Ex Astris, Scientia. All prices in US funds.

Just a general pro tip: If you get a question or comment from someone who is obviously unhinged, catastrophically stupid, or a troll, don't bother answering them at all. You might get a few hostile follow ups from them demanding you answer, but if you just pretend you're not getting their messages, they will eventually go find someone else to annoy. Whatever you do, don't engage them in any form of debate. It's like arguing with a drunk attention deficit disordered lawyer who is off his meds. Only less fun.