What happened with this? I see the listing was taken down.

I think he's gonna redo it.

I keep hearing "the Slave I 'tracor' misprint will make the initial run more valuable later when they correct it". Is there any historical truth to this with other sets from the past?

just throw it up for $325 plus shipping in a 7 day auction format.  it will sell in hours or maybe a day or two at the most.  easy money even after all the fees!   some super duper star wars fanboy will buy it.

 

 

I stopped being a man once I got married...not really interested in losing money on this thing considering TRU will be happy to give me my 200 bucks back for it.

 

I may try an auction at break even start price or new BIN listing with lower starting point.

 

Thanks guys for your input.

 

just throw it up for $325 plus shipping in a 7 day auction format.  it will sell in hours or maybe a day or two at the most.  easy money even after all the fees!   some super duper star wars fanboy will buy it.

How did you know it was me? Fan boy extraordinaire.

Although I won't because I need to be the first in line at Lego on 1/1 to fulfill the fun of it.

I keep hearing "the Slave I 'tracor' misprint will make the initial run more valuable later when they correct it". Is there any historical truth to this with other sets from the past?

No. There have been numerous sets where there was a misprint, but the misprinted sets were not more valuable than the corrected ones.

No. There have been numerous sets where there was a misprint, but the misprinted sets were not more valuable than the corrected ones.

Thanks. Were they ever worth less than the corrected ones?

Thanks. Were they ever worth less than the corrected ones?

I don't think so. From what I have seen, the values are relatively the same between a misprint and a normal one.

I was wondering has anyone talked to a Lego store manager yet to see if they will officially start selling this set on January 1st when they open up?

I plan to drive 2 hours early on January 1st to be the first in line at 8am just like I have been for Red 5 and other SW sets.

I guess I need to call but wanted to hear if anyone has discussed this with the local store yet?

Is there  a reason, from an investor's point of view, to jump and buy this at the very release on Wednesday? It will be a couple of years at least before EOL so why not wait until close to that point? 

Is there  a reason, from an investor's point of view, to jump and buy this at the very release on Wednesday? It will be a couple of years at least before EOL so why not wait until close to that point? 

Because some guys here do some quick-flips (I don't).

 

Who knows, if it's unavailable for 1 month, you can make some money.

Or some guys just like to own and build it?

 

Additionally... maybe this will go TOOS once the new movie comes out and the mania begins?

Edited December 27, 201410 yr by Ciglione

Is there a reason, from an investor's point of view, to jump and buy this at the very release on Wednesday? It will be a couple of years at least before EOL so why not wait until close to that point?

It gives you options. Options...to build, to save, to flip. At least if you have one copy...you have ONE copy. Do you know how many people wait to buy a set they want to get some great deal and the deal never comes and people have to pay over MSRP to buy the set? Too many to mention I'm afraid.

Or some guys just like to own and build it?

 

Of course and I'm sure he's aware of that because his question was about "from an investor's point of view..."

Edited December 27, 201410 yr by biniou

With this being a Lego exclusive your not likely to see any discounts so if you want a pile you may as well start buying now.

Build and display the set

Sell the Minifigs for $100

Is there  a reason, from an investor's point of view, to jump and buy this at the very release on Wednesday? It will be a couple of years at least before EOL so why not wait until close to that point?

There are 2 solid polybags in January so if you sell those it may be the cheapest slave I you can buy until next october.

Is there  a reason, from an investor's point of view, to jump and buy this at the very release on Wednesday? It will be a couple of years at least before EOL so why not wait until close to that point? 

Not nearly as much as the Tumbler due to it being after Christmas.  However, if they limit these to in store like they did with the Tumbler and go out of stock online than yes, it's a great idea to grab some of these right now and do some flipping if supplies become limited.  I'm just not sure if the Slave has the same fanbase as the Tumbler.  Could be wrong though. I know I would rather have Slave than Tumbler as I'm more of a Star Wars fan than Batman.

Anybody take notice of how much a Slave I looks like a right angle grinder?

Lucas mentioned in one interview that he has used this as pattern for the Slave... 

Edited December 28, 201410 yr by mauro23

Most of the original SW stuff was made out of junk his FX guys found lying around. I remember a special exhibit in Chicago about 15 years ago of some of the original props.

I saw the UCS Slave 1 today at the Lego store as well as every other new set. Can't wait to buy this one.

Starting my New Years project a little early. I was looking at the instructions to see what bags to pull the figs from and was like ugh. As you can see in the pic they are printed on dark grey paper and this will make differentiating the colors a task at night with my old eyes and poor lighting.

Edited December 31, 201410 yr by Pseudoty

Do you think this will sellout just as fast as the Tumbler?

Do you think this will sellout just as fast as the Tumbler?

It could. I have a feeling plenty will be made available (more than the Tumbler) at least initially. Star Wars is hot currently and Lego is probably prepared.

Pretty much Lego might not have been able to accurately estiante demand for the Tumbler since the Nolan films are done and Batman doesn't have much going on currently.

Slave 1 on the other hand...

Starting my New Years project a little early. I was looking at the instructions to see what bags to pull the figs from and was like ugh. As you can see in the pic they are printed on dark grey paper and this will make differentiating the colors a task at night with my old eyes and poor lighting.

Does your ucs sticker have the tracor typo?

Trek are you still driving to your nearest Lego Store tomorrow morning? Mine is 70 miles away so I am heading out at 8am over here....