ROFL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Ultimate-Collectors-Series-Rainbow-Millennium-Falcon-Set-10179-UCS/331317322660

I believe that "Ghetto Edition" Millennium Falcon belongs to someone here.

I was looking at their other listing and saw http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Sculptures-Statue-Of-Liberty-Set-3450-American-Flag-MOC-Colors-/331317229560?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4d240bb7f8 and thought I had recalled it here at some point

I was looking at their other listing and saw http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Sculptures-Statue-Of-Liberty-Set-3450-American-Flag-MOC-Colors-/331317229560?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4d240bb7f8 and thought I had recalled it here at some point

Didn't The Brick Show do a review on that or one that was very similar?

 your right maybe thats where I'm remembering it

Edited September 13, 201411 yr by brickcrazyhouse

I say open it!

I was looking at their other listing and saw http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Sculptures-Statue-Of-Liberty-Set-3450-American-Flag-MOC-Colors-/331317229560?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4d240bb7f8 and thought I had recalled it here at some point

 

That one is a little much for me.

I think the rainbow falcon is awesome.  Symmetry or not, it's a pop art piece.  It's already at $300... I bet it goes a good deal higher.

Yowza!

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Ultimate-Collectors-Series-Rainbow-Millennium-Falcon-Set-10179-UCS-/331317322660?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4d240d23a4

Yowza!

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Ultimate-Collectors-Series-Rainbow-Millennium-Falcon-Set-10179-UCS-/331317322660?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4d240d23a4

Yeah, it's rainbow brite 10179

Yowza!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Ultimate-Collectors-Series-Rainbow-Millennium-Falcon-Set-10179-UCS-/331317322660?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4d240d23a4

Is that about 10 cents per piece? Not bad for the seller :-)

If he sourced them right...

Edited September 22, 201411 yr by No More Monkeys

Wow.... pop art or not, that's crazy. I wonder if the winner is planning on trying to reassemble it in the same rainbow style or if they're hoping it can be turned into something a little less hard on the eyes.

I found a source of MISB sets of 10179. I can even order 10 if I wanted. Is this myth or could it be true?

I found a source of MISB sets of 10179. I can even order 10 if I wanted. Is this myth or could it be true?

 

 

Seriously, run away.

I found a source of MISB sets of 10179. I can even order 10 if I wanted. Is this myth or could it be true?

Well, whoever is selling, they would be losing lots of money... Is it a physical place? If online, maybe place test order, but using some method of payment where you can reverse payment if they never ship. Check what else they sell. If they also sell Taj Mahals or 10030s for MSRP, I would really recommend researching into who exactly they are

I found a source of MISB sets of 10179. I can even order 10 if I wanted. Is this myth or could it be true?

At what price?  If it's anything lower than  the going rate, I would lean heavily toward scam.

Well, whoever is selling, they would be losing lots of money... Is it a physical place? If online, maybe place test order, but using some method of payment where you can reverse payment if they never ship. Check what else they sell. If they also sell Taj Mahals or 10030s for MSRP, I would really recommend researching into who exactly they are

Most seem to be UK based wholesale companies for Legos in General. The rates seem dependent on the number of items ordered. I will check if they are known in chambers of commerce

If someone manages to recreate one using Friends theme colors, that would be hilarious...

 

Hmm....

 

Challenge *might* be accepted.  I will file that one away.  I have a different MOC I'd like to get built first.  But a Friends themed MF....hmmm....

So here is my dilemma. A trusted guy I've bought some SW UCS sets from in the past from CL wants to unload his 10179 Falcons. He has two. One that is BL'd together with the usual substitute parts. The second Falcon though, is the Grail. Original, First Edition, complete, box, instructions, mini-figs, certificate of authenticity (unopened), sticker sheet, etc. Box is worn though but the rest is mint. Together one time, and disassembled. What would you guys offer on either. I want the 1st edition but may have to settle for the BL'd set with no box, instructions or sticker. The lady will kill me either way but..... He's giving me first shot before he lists them. Here's the pics he sent of the Grail.

So here is my dilemma. A trusted guy I've bought some SW UCS sets from in the past from CL wants to unload his 10179 Falcons. He has two. One that is BL'd together with the usual substitute parts. The second Falcon though, is the Grail. Original, First Edition, complete, box, instructions, mini-figs, certificate of authenticity (unopened), sticker sheet, etc. Box is worn though but the rest is mint. Together one time, and disassembled. What would you guys offer on either. I want the 1st edition but may have to settle for the BL'd set with no box, instructions or sticker. The lady will kill me either way but..... He's giving me first shot before he lists them. Here's the pics he sent of the Grail.

I was in nearly the same spot as you. Buy a legit used one or bricklink it. I then thought to myself, if I'm spending all this cash and want to maintain my investment....screw it, I'm going all in. While I didn't get a first edition, I did get loose one with an opened box and excellent conditioned manual. I think you will ultimately have regrets if buying a bricklinked one with substitute (aka wrong) elements. To me, the 2 black masts, unprinted radar dish, etc... just look incomplete.

I wouldn't like to pay more than $1,600 but that's me. I assume he'll want closer to $2k since it's includes a 1st edition cert and box. The cert itself sells for $150-$225. The box is another $100 or so in that shape. Unused sticker sheets fetch $175-250 easily,

Since this sounds more like a collection item for you (instead of an investment), be prepared to splurge more than usual. In the grand scheme of things, what is a couple of hundred if it makes you happy?

Here is the one I purchased earlier this yr.

http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/8810-building-the-10179-ucs-millennium-falcon/

With all the reproduction stickers out there now, I think it is better to get a complete set from a reputable source.  Unless you are a seasoned falcon builder and have seen multiple ones in person in can be difficult to tell if all the pieces are there, even on a completely built ebay auction, you gonna count all those gray levers.  I had a sealed pair of them I bought years ago but still had to splurge and buy one of the first editions, and yes I justified it by saying to myself and the head of the finance department that I would sell it sometime later, but we all know that's not gonna happen.  Get yourself a nice acrylic display case so you don't' have to keep dusting and enjoy whatever you decide.

Also, I assume you can meet this guy in-person since it's CL.

if so, I would politely stress that you buying the buy saves him on fees and time (e.g. shipping hassles, unhappy eBay buyers, finding a buyer, etc...). Basically, it's an easy sell.

All what I typed above should save you money in addition to being a repeat customer of his.

Well, I started by offering $1650 and he got back to me saying he had offers over $3000. I told him to take one of those offers because the best I could do was $2000. Damn

Well, I started by offering $1650 and he got back to me saying he had offers over $3000. I told him to take one of those offers because the best I could do was $2000. Damn

 

wow, $3k?  makes me want to sell my non-1st edition boxed set. heck, i'll even throw in a legit 1st edition cert (# 3,xxx something)

wise advice. 

 

luckily, my set was missing only a handful of common elements when i bought it. element prices quickly add up and that's before you realize multiple sellers are needed even for something only like 5 elements.

 

 

With all the reproduction stickers out there now, I think it is better to get a complete set from a reputable source.  Unless you are a seasoned falcon builder and have seen multiple ones in person in can be difficult to tell if all the pieces are there, even on a completely built ebay auction, you gonna count all those gray levers.  I had a sealed pair of them I bought years ago but still had to splurge and buy one of the first editions, and yes I justified it by saying to myself and the head of the finance department that I would sell it sometime later, but we all know that's not gonna happen.  Get yourself a nice acrylic display case so you don't' have to keep dusting and enjoy whatever you decide.

Thanks guys. I figure I may be able to get a NIB non 1st edition for @$3000+.