I haven't seen much discussion of the new IDEAS Birds set (Jan, '15) yet...obvioulsy we don't have "hands-on" time, but I'd like to know what people think. I mean, it's smart of LEGO to try to corner the ornithologist/AFOL demographic (who wouldn't?!?), but curious to hear the community's thoughts for short and long term investment.

 

Personally, I'll buy it because it's IDEAS and I enjoy that line...I'm less certain of hoarding it for investment though.

As posted last night in the DD thread: Birds again available at Walmart.com - $44.95

Strange part is they've been available at that price for about a week now.

Just now, kris_1973 said:

Strange part is they've been available at that price for about a week now.

Sounds like everyone's got their share of these

26 minutes ago, Phil B said:

Sounds like everyone's got their share of these

Have they successfully filled the cages of all BPers?  How many pallets of these was Walmart sitting on...

19 minutes ago, Sfcommando14 said:

Have they successfully filled the cages of all BPers?  How many pallets of these was Walmart sitting on...

They haven't even hit Ross yet.  Expect a few more there before the start of the holiday season.

2 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

They haven't even hit Ross yet.  Expect a few more there before the start of the holiday season.

I've never been to a Ross, though there is one opening by my house.  I assumed they just carried dented-box Chima at 40% off like the TJ Maxx' I've seen.  They'll see Ideas sets?

7 minutes ago, Sfcommando14 said:

I've never been to a Ross, though there is one opening by my house.  I assumed they just carried dented-box Chima at 40% off like the TJ Maxx' I've seen.  They'll see Ideas sets?

You never know, people were finding pairs of Republic Gunships (75021) in November last year.

anyone else get their birds with some freakin stickers on them?

5 minutes ago, jerryherb said:

anyone else get their birds with some freakin stickers on them?

These were plastered all over mine.

The last (4) I purchased from Wal-Mart also had stickers on them.  However they are easily removed.  If they are stuck just use a warm hairdryer to help loosen the adhesive.

32 minutes ago, brickelements said:

The last (4) I purchased from Wal-Mart also had stickers on them.  However they are easily removed.  If they are stuck just use a warm hairdryer to help loosen the adhesive.

heat gun is my weapon of choice... but its a waste of my time = money

32 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

These were plastered all over mine.

that would be so wrong.....

Edited June 28, 20169 yr by jerryherb

Ima go hit the smush room

All my WM birds got stickers blue rim for the first buy 21S5 and orange rim for second buy 24S5. The first time I almost got a heart attack (given previous experiences with WM sticking a shipping label to my town hall and shipping naked...) but I was pleasantly surprised when they pealed off easily. Catastrophe averted now I just want WM to dry up before they single handedly flood the market. 

I stopped at 20, amazed still there

6 hours ago, exciter1 said:

These were plastered all over mine.

That's strange. Mine came with these...

 

 

Had 3 delivered today, sourced from an Ontario warehouse. 21S5, shipped in original Lego carton. I tried the stock trick when I ordered. They had more than 1200 in stock if the trick still works... 

I'm outside Danbury. Work in Stamford. Let me know if you ever need something I'm always looking out.

Hey,@Emvisawthatswho: Thanks for the offer. Just saw this now, was away for long weekend.

Not down or west so far as Stamford/Danbury hunting too often. Furthest stopped off passing through at Westport B&N for this spring 50% sale. Have only been to Danbury Lego store once.

All of my Birds sets were 21S5 from Walmart. Last month I got a couple from Amazon on sale, just checked the sticker and its 35S5.

I'm just waiting for them to reappear in the UK somewhere.

5 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

I'm just waiting for them to reappear in the UK somewhere.

LEGO birds are non-migratory.

16 hours ago, TabbyBoy said:

I'm just waiting for them to reappear in the UK somewhere.

I'm relying on a relative (who frequently works in the States) to bring back single copies in dribs and drabs.

Available at Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-games-lego-ideas-birds-21301/28477729

Must be a return only 4 available

Not available on "normal" Amazon, but available on Amazon Prime Now. Weird.

https://primenow.amazon.com/dp/B00PE12ZJO?m=A3IW5GL8H4PMF0&ref_=pn_sr_sg_0_img_A3IW5GL8H4PMF0

35 minutes ago, oneknightr said:

Not available on "normal" Amazon, but available on Amazon Prime Now. Weird.

https://primenow.amazon.com/dp/B00PE12ZJO?m=A3IW5GL8H4PMF0&ref_=pn_sr_sg_0_img_A3IW5GL8H4PMF0

For what zip?

32 minutes ago, Loghamel said:

For what zip?

Oops, sorry. I forgot that Prime Now is zip specific. 94611