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 the 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, 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. 

 

Bingo!

I have bought 1 to save un-opened, although I am tempted to build it. I am thinking about buying a second one to build.

 I am definitely considering scooping up #2 if possible.

Tumbler back in stock at shop@home.

 

Wow

8 minutes ago, mattyman said:

Tumbler back in stock at shop@home.

 

Wow

Nope, not in the US

Edited January 11, 20169 yr by JLEW700

In EU

Now back to C2C

Yeah, Call to check. So LEGO Shop at Home got one or a few rejected boxes returned back to the warehouse, and now they need to get rid of them through customers calling about it...

it keeps fliiping - back to available now

1 hour ago, mudcatsfan said:

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. 

 

Europe has become our early warning system. Thanks Europe!   

Smyths website here in the UK has been stating that they will be available in stores and online from the 15th of Jan for at least a couple of days now......

http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-bricks/c-868/lego-dc-comics-super-heroes/p-10691/lego-dc-comics-super-heroes-batman-the-tumbler-76023/

Might grab one or two if this proves to be the case.

i hope they are just selling some returned tumblers. maybe some unwanted christmas presents. ive placed an order when it was available for some minutes.hopefully the free disney olaf stuff will make my gf happy when she discovers that ive spent so much money:D

still c2c atm.

edit: sold out (red) now

Edited January 11, 20169 yr by Hogi

Odd charge when reviewing my last Target purchase of a 76023 Tumbler via PayPal:

Invoice ID

XXXXXXXXX

Amount $199.99

Shipping $0.00

Tax $12.50

Purchase total $1.00

Fee $0.00

Total $1.00

Your purchase Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023

0 $199.99

Item #0

Promotion on Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023

0 $0.00

Item #1

 

Promotion?  What the???  This is a separate entry in my PayPal summary.

21 minutes ago, brickelements said:

Odd charge when reviewing my last Target purchase of a 76023 Tumbler via PayPal:

Invoice ID

XXXXXXXXX

Amount $199.99

Shipping $0.00

Tax $12.50

Purchase total $1.00

Fee $0.00

Total $1.00

Your purchase Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023

0 $199.99

Item #0

Promotion on Lego® Super Heroes The Tumbler 76023

0 $0.00

Item #1

 

Promotion?  What the???  This is a separate entry in my PayPal summary.

As long as it means you paid $1 for that Tumbler, there should be no reason to complain, right?

PS: I'm happy to buy that particular Tumbler from you - will pay you 500% ROI

I seriously doubt there are two coming for the price of one.  But for the off chance it does...I will not hesitate to assimilate it into my inventory.

3 hours ago, mudcatsfan said:

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. 

 

This opportunity was a sweet Xmas gift from TLG to those who wanted it. Don't forget Architecture sets, too.

Several calls only resulted in hopes being raised then swiftly dashed. One minute they had it in stock then just as they went to order it was gone. Then according to another they all sold out first thing this morning. Apart from the 10 that were in stock until just before I called the third time. 

Now set is retired. 

Darn. 

Edited January 11, 20169 yr by jaisonline

50 minutes ago, marco.techico said:

Several calls only resulted in hopes being raised then swiftly dashed. One minute they had it in stock then just as they went to order it was gone. Then according to another they all sold out first thing this morning. Apart from the 10 that were in stock until just before I called the third time. 

Now set is retired. 

Darn. 

Pay the difference on the secondary market, consider the difference a fee for not paying attention in class.

Avail on Amazon

amazon poofed

edit: back in stock 

Edited January 11, 20169 yr by mrrobot

Is it time for the investors to buy up the flippers stock and get this price moving up up up?

8 minutes ago, Robb said:

Is it time for the investors to buy up the flippers stock and get this price moving up up up?

More coming from lego to amazon on jan 19 (and maybe other retailers). I would give it a few years before worrying about price movements.

Looks like it keeps blinking in and out on Amazon.

27 minutes ago, johnwray said:

Looks like it keeps blinking in and out on Amazon.

 

 

 

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. 

 

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 the 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, 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. 

 

Bingo!

Oh, it was fair in Europe SAH we are paying more than US Customers due to taxes and strange currency calculations

F5ing showed one to me. Amazon in stock date of 1/19. 

Hehe I hadn't even turned up for class. If it wasn't for my GF buying me 42009 for Xmas I'd still be stuck in my "forgotten all about lego" bubble. Consider me a new transfer, still playing catch up, and by the looks of things it's just getting interesting. 

Any chance Tumbler MkII might make an appearance?