Happiness once again!

14 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

You think what's an error that @kenchu2000 Doesn't know the difference between a 2 and a 7?  The difference is another 10,000 sets about to land somewhere and without that we would have never gotten to see @exciter1 gif. 

I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets.  Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock?

It's ok Georgie, you don't need to bite anybody.

39 minutes ago, kenchu2000 said:

sorry guys. I only paid attention to the first 3 letters. The seal code should read as 47R4. I never expect the lego store would still carrying tumblers from 2014.

 

 

Edited January 11, 20169 yr by cladner

13 minutes ago, force392 said:

I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets.  Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock?

uhhh clearly you don't know the power of the thumb...

6 minutes ago, cladner said:

If Antonio says we're in the clear, you can take that to the BrickBank!

9 minutes ago, cladner said:

need I remind you this is a LEGO investing website.  Proper form please...

 

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16 minutes ago, force392 said:

I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets.  Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock?

Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course  there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless  all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 

8 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course  there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless  all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 

just don't overdo it 

I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets.  Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock?

uhhh clearly you don't know the power of the thumb...

I know, it too, can hurt sometimes.

I understand, but it is awful hard to hide 10,000 sets.  Plus, how do you know how many are produced at each restock?

Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course  there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless  all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 

. You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless.

And even once it is officially retired on the LEGO Shop at Home website they can make more a year later like the Halloween Bat and Winter Snowman. 

9 minutes ago, Ed Mack said:

 

Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course  there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless  all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 

. You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless.

some use tea leaves, some use seal codes.  I just ask the seals myself.   If they give me something that resembles a yes than I know its retiring.

They can be pretty helpful though determining if a set has been selling or not.  Seeing there is 1 exclusive out there that I have never seen a 2015 seal code on.   Is it 100% , absolutely not but just another tool if you have enough areas of input on them.

5 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

And even once it is officially retired on the LEGO Shop at Home website they can make more a year later like the Halloween Bat and Winter Snowman. 

Continuing to make a set like this a year after it retires seems like a logistical nightmare for LEGO and fairly unlikely, but I don't know the history like others here. 

Has that ever happened in the past with a set of similar piece count or one with significant specialized pieces?

 

Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course  there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless  all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 

. You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless.

some use tea leaves, some use seal codes.  I just ask the seals myself.   If they give me something that resembles a yes than I know its retiring.

They can be pretty helpful though determining if a set has been selling or not.  Seeing there is 1 exclusive out there that I have never seen a 2015 seal code on.   Is it 100% , absolutely not but just another tool if you have enough areas of input on them.

On some occasions you can ask a walrus too.

51 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course  there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless  all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 

From what I have heard it used to be the popular sets (modulars etc) would get a 10k run at a time. They did much smaller runs for other sets. Those days are long gone however. Now I have heard they do more frequent small batches for all sets. Has not effect on the Tumbler tho, it is done. Walmart and Target will pop instock with returns over the next few weeks no doubt.

Say goodbye to Dark Knight, say hello to:

 

Hey everyone force392 said It's done and to move along.......I suggest you do so.

1 hour ago, exciter1 said:

2 hours ago, ravenb99 said:

2 hours ago, Ed Mack said:

 

Sorry, I am just a hobbyist a collector at best or so I am told by the BTPs. Those 10,000 sets wouldn't be hidden they would be bought up by all the reseller scum that now know they are worth more then gold. Just an assumed theory I read on here from a reliable source that a production run of a set is no less then 10,000 sets to make it worth Lego having to change over equipment.Of course  there are exceptions like the Bat Pod. Remember when people thought seal codes were meaningless  all things to ponder at the gym tomorrow. 

. You are more than a hobbyist. LOL. They really are meaningless if LEGO decides to produce another run. When do you know it's the last batch? You don't until a set is labeled retired. They can help gauge old stock and help people make some educated guesses, but it is just a guess. They could make new Tumblers tomorrow and the latest seal code would be worthless.

 

some use tea leaves, some use seal codes.  I just ask the seals myself.   If they give me something that resembles a yes than I know its retiring.

They can be pretty helpful though determining if a set has been selling or not.  Seeing there is 1 exclusive out there that I have never seen a 2015 seal code on.   Is it 100% , absolutely not but just another tool if you have enough areas of input on them.

On some occasions you can ask a walrus too.

Goo goo g'joob.

3 hours ago, kenchu2000 said:

Just picked one up at local lego store. Seal code 47R5.

3 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

That would mean a restock. Last reported in USA was 42R5. 

2 hours ago, force392 said:

I think it's an error, but what's the difference?  The set is done.  Time to move on.

2 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

You think what's an error that @kenchu2000 Doesn't know the difference between a 2 and a 7? 

2 hours ago, kenchu2000 said:

sorry guys. I only paid attention to the first 3 letters. The seal code should read as 47R4. I never expect the lego store would still carrying tumblers from 2014.

Classic.

 

Edited January 11, 20169 yr by johnwray

i want to say great job, BPs...thank you all...that was a pleasure to work with all of you together.

btw easy sell at 350...for now.

9 hours ago, ravenb99 said:

uhhh clearly you don't know the power of the thumb...

 

 

This set was a no-brainer (which are harder to find these days)

I hope everyone has at least Tumbler to build. It's a blast to build and display.

Now let's all sit back and enjoy the years to come especially with the upcoming Bat-fleck movies and whatever else DC has planned for The Bat.

Sold eBay prices in Europe are now gradually climbing up towards €300 - €350.  

12 minutes ago, Haay said:

Sold eBay prices in Europe are now gradually climbing up towards €300 - €350.  

It's nice to have another set with global demand and not one continent with the vast majority of demand. With the initial retirement value pops,  it prob does help that Lego and other online retailers don't allow some sets to be shipped out of country.  

E.g. The 10228 HH was still selling for retail in October / November 2014 at most Euro websites when the US site was sold-out. EBay prices were at $300 at that time compared to the $179 (or so) retail price.

it appears the Tumbler is doing the same as 10228 but with America selling out last.

1 hour ago, jaisonline said:

It's nice to have another set with global demand and not one continent with the vast majority of demand. With the initial retirement value pops,  it prob does help that Lego and other online retailers don't allow some sets to be shipped out of country.  

E.g. The 10228 HH was still selling for retail in October / November 2014 at most Euro websites when the US site was sold-out. EBay prices were at $300 at that time compared to the $179 (or so) retail price.

it appears the Tumbler is doing the same as 10228 but with America selling out last.

It's  like 2013-2014 but in reverse.

In the past, i distinctly remember sets like SSD, HH, and many more were gone in the US, and our Euro friends were saying things like, "Well, i'll wait and see, or let me wait until double VIP, or clearance, etc"

Then all of a sudden they were gone in Europe too, and everyone in the US was face-palming wishing they had been given a heads up like that, EVER.

Now 2015 rolls around and the Tower of Orthanc, Red 5, Death Star, Tumbler, At-At, Birds, and many others were not only gone from Europe, but actually marked RETIRED on the Lego website all while being relatively available over here.

I have not missed this opportunity. 

 

Edited January 11, 20169 yr by mudcatsfan