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.

I don´t have a single  minifigure in my personal lego collection - it´s really not that important for some people.

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....

And how many Birds sets do you have stocked up? 

Just admit it, you don't want competition and want all the Birds action all by yourself! LOL

On ‎10‎/‎24‎/‎2015‎ ‎12‎:‎39‎:‎37‎, Haay said:

And how many Birds sets do you have stocked up? 

Just admit it, you don't want competition and want all the Birds action all by yourself! LOL

Less people will decide to invest into this set then better.

For months the Birds set was "Out of Stock, expected ship date ... (few weeks ahead)". Now the Birds set has become "Available" once again in the EU LEGO Shop at Home, with an order limit of 2. Sounds like a new (larger) batch has been produced.

29 minutes ago, Haay said:

For months the Birds set was "Out of Stock, expected ship date ... (few weeks ahead)". Now the Birds set has become "Available" once again in the EU LEGO Shop at Home, with an order limit of 2. Sounds like a new (larger) batch has been produced.

what was the previous order limit?

4 minutes ago, dcdfan said:

 

 

what was the previous order limit?

 

 

 

Probably 5, like it is in the US

i'm still undecided as to whether to invest in this set

41 minutes ago, Tom J said:

what was the previous order limit?

Probably 5, like it is in the US

40 minutes ago, Tom J said:

i'm still undecided as to whether to invest in this set

Meh...

Difficult choice. I invested in BTTF, Ecto-1 and also hold 2x ES and 2xRI so I'm getting two of these as well ^.^

The set itself is very nice but I'm also sceptical. Want to be able to offer the latest couple of ideas sets though ;-)

If I can't sell it birds might be a nice present for somebody some day... Would I seriously and heavily invest into this set? nope. But it's a question of faith I guess ^.^

6 hours ago, Locutus001 said:

Meh...

Difficult choice. I invested in BTTF, Ecto-1 and also hold 2x ES and 2xRI so I'm getting two of these as well ^.^

The set itself is very nice but I'm also sceptical. Want to be able to offer the latest couple of ideas sets though ;-)

If I can't sell it birds might be a nice present for somebody some day... Would I seriously and heavily invest into this set? nope. But it's a question of faith I guess ^.^

Faith + Money + Time = +/- Money

On October 24, 2015 at 10:39:37 AM, Haay said:

And how many Birds sets do you have stocked up? 

Just admit it, you don't want competition and want all the Birds action all by yourself! LOL

About 1/3 of the Birds in my stash:

1 hour ago, diablo2112 said:

About 1/3 of the Birds in my stash:

I know it's off-topic, but the real eye-catcher for me here was not the birds sets, but the very organized way of your storage. Do you remember the name of the shelving you use here, and where you got it?

Another off topic here, looks like you are really into MK II since I saw 2 on the shelf. lol

1 hour ago, 10230 said:

I know it's off-topic, but the real eye-catcher for me here was not the birds sets, but the very organized way of your storage. Do you remember the name of the shelving you use here, and where you got it?

There's a thread on the shelving units, etc. in the Collections thread here.  Search my name on that thread, you'll see lots of info.  Thanks!

1 hour ago, freakchem said:

Another off topic here, looks like you are really into MK II since I saw 2 on the shelf. lol

Indeed.  I love the MkII.  The first was a build I did from a sealed kit;  I found the second on Craigslist in a parts lot, and built it up as well, so I ended up with 2.  Fun, fun build, my very favorite Lego build of all time.

I´m on the last stages of the Mercedes Arocs - I´ll post a build review and comparison of it and Mk2 when I have finished.

I´m on the last stages of the Mercedes Arocs - I´ll post a build review and comparison of it and Mk2 when I have finished.

I just bought that set the other day. Imposing is the word that comes to mind. Fantastic design.

Just received my birds  some for later one for tonight consumption  

18 hours ago, Hayttees said:

Just received my birds  some for later one for tonight consumption  

So, have you built it already? And what is your impression of this set? Has your opinion of it changed after you've built it?

18 hours ago, Hayttees said:

Just received my birds [emoji4] some for later one for tonight consumption [emoji4] 

So, have you built it already? And what is your impression of this set? Has your opinion of it changed after you've built it?

Ok I give it to my lady. She is not a big lego person. But she love it. Super on display.

now SO in UK

now SO in UK

Also totally SO in Glasgow lego shop. Ready for ridejoy

1 hour ago, Hayttees said:

Great news! I had absolutely no hesitation getting them just now with the Gingerbread House. 

now SO in UK

 

 

 

Let´s hope it sticks this time and bird lovers around the world flock to buy it on ebay.

I've ignored investing in this set to enhance my nestegg but, it may be worth a flutter before it flies off the shelves and buyers start migrating in their flocks to eBay. I may need to wing it to get one at a good price though. It could be the feather in my cap but, it's still a little low on my pecking order TBH.

Is it only me that thought the jay was a kingfisher at first?

5 hours ago, TabbyBoy said:

I've ignored investing in this set to enhance my nestegg but, it may be worth a flutter before it flies off the shelves and buyers start migrating in their flocks to eBay. I may need to wing it to get one at a good price though. It could be the feather in my cap but, it's still a little low on my pecking order TBH.

Is it only me that thought the jay was a kingfisher at first?

Don't worry, this is not the end of this set - it will come back...

Despite this it will make its way as nobody has really horted this set so far due to S&H limit...