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.

Haha yes. I only posted this for a few people who were convinced it was going before Ecto, and a few others that we're concerned they had 0

Heheh I have 0. And know is good time to load up. 2x vip plus train and stormtrooper.

Heheh I have 0. And know is good time to load up. 2x vip plus train and stormtrooper.

Stormtrooper?

Stormtrooper?

Stormtrooper Sergeant polybag only comes with qualifying Star Wars sets orders (minimum order amount must be met).

When did this start?

 

When did this start?

 

I think that's UK only and started on the 15th.

 

I think that's UK only and started on the 15th.

It's not UK only but Europe wide, as far as I know.

It´s all in the SAH October thread, please don´t pollute Birds with all that Disney stuff!

Ok be careful remember all two members of the Audubon society that wanted this set already have two copies each 

Yet it is selling for 1.5 RRP on Ebay in Europe. They must both be resellers trying to get all 4 sets.

Don't cage your birds, set them free!

Lego should let them free, it´s been backordered almost as long as the DS has been on the market.

I have one Birds set, and I think the box actually looks quite nice sealed. 

I have one Birds set, and I think the box actually looks quite nice sealed. 

Well I did build this set and it's a pretty enjoyable build! (Or better three builds!)

The birds look very nice on display and I really wanted to build them when I saw this set. But I can understand how this set might not be as appealing as other ideas sets. There is no real fan base (other than ornithologist maybe ^^) and all in all the set is nothing "special" (no fancy minifigs included).

Personally I think this is the weakest ideas set right now (maybe even of all). I still can see people wanting this set later on and paying 50-100% on top of the RRP.

In any case it is a beautiful set.

Well I did build this set and it's a pretty enjoyable build! (Or better three builds!)

The birds look very nice on display and I really wanted to build them when I saw this set. But I can understand how this set might not be as appealing as other ideas sets. There is no real fan base (other than ornithologist maybe ^^) and all in all the set is nothing "special" (no fancy minifigs included).

Personally I think this is the weakest ideas set right now (maybe even of all). I still can see people wanting this set later on and paying 50-100% on top of the RRP.

In any case it is a beautiful set.

I like sets that other investors aren't buying. Plus, it is an awesome set.

I like sets that other investors aren't buying. Plus, it is an awesome set.

Agreed on both counts. Double VIP and the train (or later Gingerbread House) make this the ideal time. I'm not counting on it being available next year at this time. Maybe 2xVIP in the spring, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Well I did build this set and it's a pretty enjoyable build! (Or better three builds!)

The birds look very nice on display and I really wanted to build them when I saw this set. But I can understand how this set might not be as appealing as other ideas sets. There is no real fan base (other than ornithologist maybe ^^) and all in all the set is nothing "special" (no fancy minifigs included).

Personally I think this is the weakest ideas set right now (maybe even of all). I still can see people wanting this set later on and paying 50-100% on top of the RRP.

In any case it is a beautiful set.

Even though I am not at all an ornithologist, I still like the Birds set more as an Ideas set than TBBT set! That's why I actually bought one Birds set, and not the TBBT set.

Edited October 23, 201510 yr by Haay

Ok be careful remember all two members of the Audubon society that wanted this set already have two copies each 

Trek just needs this guy and he will love birds.  Right now he's just a bird-hater...

http://globalnews.ca/news/1978047/birding-hobby-soars-in-popularity-across-north-america/

One of the top hobbies in the world.  Lego building is probably up there, but no where near…. The two combined is $$, IMO!

I did take note that the birds sets at my TRU depleted quite rapidly.  At one point they got a massive stock and had a shelf full of them.  Lasted less than a month.  

Is it still called "falconry" if you catch and train a blue jay, robin, or humming bird?

Birds this Christmas $250

Is it still called "falconry" if you catch and train a blue jay, robin, or humming bird?

SW Falconry

http://giphy.com/gifs/V52OY0az6lr7a

SW Falconry

http://giphy.com/gifs/V52OY0az6lr7a

don't be mocking my birds you know how much I have supported this set all along

Well I did build this set and it's a pretty enjoyable build! (Or better three builds!)

The birds look very nice on display and I really wanted to build them when I saw this set. But I can understand how this set might not be as appealing as other ideas sets. There is no real fan base (other than ornithologist maybe ^^) and all in all the set is nothing "special" (no fancy minifigs included).

Personally I think this is the weakest ideas set right now (maybe even of all). I still can see people wanting this set later on and paying 50-100% on top of the RRP.

In any case it is a beautiful set.

1000% correct.  Birds is a terrible set, there is no collectable value here, and it's appeal is so tiny, you'll be forced to unload at half of retail long after retirement.  Absolutely nothing to see here, you've wasted 5 minutes of your time just checking this thread.  Move along, this isn't the Lego investment gold mine you're looking for....

Trek just needs this guy and he will love birds.  Right now he's just a bird-hater...

Poor guy seems to have the same neck issue as Wall E.

Well I did build this set and it's a pretty enjoyable build! (Or better three builds!)

The birds look very nice on display and I really wanted to build them when I saw this set. But I can understand how this set might not be as appealing as other ideas sets. There is no real fan base (other than ornithologist maybe ^^) and all in all the set is nothing "special" (no fancy minifigs included).

Personally I think this is the weakest ideas set right now (maybe even of all). I still can see people wanting this set later on and paying 50-100% on top of the RRP.

In any case it is a beautiful set.

And this is reason to stock up this set. No many people will invest in this. I don't thing birds will go much up in price, however 50% up RRP is possible. There is zero minifigures but set is so unique. One of it kind right now.