Managed to find a single Lonely mountain at $120, box is a bit beat up, but not terrible.

 

Figure i'd grab it now considering how quickly this is going to become difficult to get at a discount.

 

Worst case scenario i'll likely break even, or just part it out.

Managed to find a single Lonely mountain at $120, box is a bit beat up, but not terrible.

Figure i'd grab it now considering how quickly this is going to become difficult to get at a discount.

Worst case scenario i'll likely break even, or just part it out.

If you haven't checked out the lonely mountain thread, gregpj posted a pic for "cross" with Smaug on top of ToO. Looks pretty good and probably close to scale.

If you haven't checked out the lonely mountain thread, gregpj posted a pic for "cross" with Smaug on top of ToO. Looks pretty good and probably close to scale.

I did! very cool.

 

I have this set for myself built, and may just put Smaug ontop of Orthanc now

Sounds like some Tolkein book modifications are coming LOL

Managed to snag a few more sets in a WM today:

 

3x 76001 - Super heroes Tumbler Chase - $35 each

1x 31012 - Creator Family House - $65

10+ Mixels 2 - $3 each

3x 70145 - Chima Maula's Ice Mamoth Stomper - $40 each (not into Chima, but for $40 for gifts and donations, why not).

2x 41051 - Disney Princess Merida's Highland Games - $15 each

 

Saw an Arctic Camp and couple Arctic Outpost on sale as well, but passed on those.

This store had some Lego Movie Ice-Cream Machine and Trash Chomper for $30; waiting for it to go down some more like some other stores.

Edited March 8, 201510 yr by tacsniper

Some uber-fans have critiqued my placement of Smaug on top of the Tower of Orthanc as being in-authentic to Tolkien's work. I have a simple answer:

 

 

Sometimes bending the literary rules are worth it

 

 

The sets combined look killer in our library, and compliment each other very well. I said it there and I'll say it here... my household has built a significant number of Lego sets, and building the ToO makes my top three.

 

We certainly collect for investment but build for fun as well. If you want an epic display piece, built the ToO- as a LOTR fan or not- I promise you won't be disappointed.

 

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The Orthanc/Smaug photo are in my profile/gallery as well.

Edited March 8, 201510 yr by Cross

The tower looks great with smaug on it. Unfortunately the nature of the LotR and Hobbit sets make it difficult to faithfully recreate, well, anything, so improvisation like that becomes necessary.

Cross you should be able to put your Smaug where ever you want to.  Seriously & LOL

Go go go!

I punched in 15 orders. After taxes was about 70 each. Should still have some left.

Gah! Poof!! I was in, I was right there!!! Noooooooo!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Well, more dough for x2 VIP later today I guess then. 

Ordered 2 but on another window said not available (when I tried to reload the page when I was trying to go through a cash-back site). Hopefully it goes through!

Damn it!

Argh. I missed out on the previous at-at discount, too! Kept saying the same thing

Poop.

Even if you can successfully check-out with the clearance deals in your cart they get cancelled in a few days as being out of stock - their site has been ghosting clearance items since Christmas... not worth getting your hopes up.

Someone may have managed to grab a few, the others will have their orders canceled.

I still have an active order for 4 Benny's Spaceship since early January. Somehow, it never was shipped nor canceled.

My orders went through and so did my friends. Unfortunately, moderators had to check my posts each time and by the time it is posted, my friends cleaned house. There was probably a 1 hour delay between when i posted it and when this post actually came up.

Already gone from their website .. could have used at least the link on a cell .. pouahhah

I was able to pick up some friends sets for half price last night at walmart.

Dophin cruiser - $45 each

Juice bar - $20 each

Stephanie beach house - $25 each

Few animal poly bags - $3 each

Keep an eye out even just for parts.

Nice find on the Cruiser.

 

Have not found anything noteworthy the past few weeks. One location finally put the Cantina's on clearance, but only for $75, bleh.

I can't believe walmart still have secret police drop ship for $80 when walmart USA are blowing them out at $45 USD. Stores must love this set sitting on the end cap of shelves.

I can't believe walmart still have secret police drop ship for $80 when walmart USA are blowing them out at $45 USD. Stores must love this set sitting on the end cap of shelves.

 

I believe they just don't care.

 

Btw congrat on the catch!

I can't believe walmart still have secret police drop ship for $80 when walmart USA are blowing them out at $45 USD. Stores must love this set sitting on the end cap of shelves.

 

I haven't figured out Walmart in store clearance at all... Some sets disappear quickly with small drops and others seem to linger. Clearance moves from aisles to end caps, back to aisles, then to a completely different place at my local stores.

The Dropships lingered for a while at $80 in store, but they all sold.

 

Also that big group of Lego that looked ripe for clearance essentially found a home next to the off-brands of Lego at full retail. Too bad, there was some nice stuff in the pile. In fact, they look about done with clearance near me - very little left of even the crappy sets.

I still see the drop ship in every store in my city. I thought this set is pretty cool but it seems like this set maybe a bust judging by the amount sitting on the shelves across Canada and the US. Unless parents don't want to spend $100 on it when they can get their kids a $40 set instead and make them happy.

I will be happy to scoop up more at $50 each and hope it have some demand when the 2nd movie is released.

I was able to pick up some friends sets for half price last night at walmart.

Dophin cruiser - $45 each

Juice bar - $20 each

Stephanie beach house - $25 each

Few animal poly bags - $3 each

Keep an eye out even just for parts.

Were they even marked 50% off on the shelf or do you have to scan the prices in?