Where are we getting the $400 MF from? Maybe it will just be $250 with some new tweaks and minifigs.

Where are we getting the $400 MF from? Maybe it will just be $250 with some new tweaks and minifigs.

 

It's just a guess based on the price of the Death star.

My latest received from LEGO Shop at Home was manufactured 141118 in Mexico

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My latest received from LEGO Shop at Home was manufactured 141118 in Mexico

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Well, they're not even trying to disguise the dates.

My latest received from LEGO Shop at Home was manufactured 141118 in Mexico

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According to wikipedia Mexico uses a DMY format. That death star is from THE FUTURE!

According to wikipedia Mexico uses a DMY format. That death star is from THE FUTURE!

Gimme a minute to correct the wiki page...

According to wikipedia Mexico uses a DMY format. That death star is from THE FUTURE!

 

Well, feel free to read it that way if you'd like, but here it is.

 

It's quite impressive that they're STILL cranking out Death Stars as of a month ago whereas other sets in store have production dates from early 2013.

 

The demand for this set is UNREAL considering its price point.

 

I can only imagine what will happen when you can't click buy it now on amazon for 399.99 

There was at least one period this year - spring/summer? - when it was OOS at LEGO Shop at Home and a few other retailers, and prices went up a little.  Anyone remember that?... what was the going rate then?   ...or am I remembering things that didn't happen (again)?

It happened and it was around $500-$550 on Amazon during that period

There was at least one period this year - spring/summer? - when it was OOS at LEGO Shop at Home and a few other retailers, and prices went up a little.  Anyone remember that?... what was the going rate then?   ...or am I remembering things that didn't happen (again)?

 

Yes in fact its documented in this very thread around July.

 

It was out of stock at all major retailers, but Lego.com had it backordered with late July shipping, limit 5. They did fulfill those, and they've returned at several retailers since then.

 

Target.com even upped the price to $560.99 (even though it was out of stock).

 

That shows us that Target raising the price doesn't ALWAYS mean the set is about to retire.

Amazon said there are only 2 left. So I bought both of them, but it still says 2 left. 

The brickshow brothers said this won't retire until 2016. This was maybe 4-5 months ago and that's what I'm going with.

My guess is it retires next year.

Amazon said there are only 2 left. So I bought both of them, but it still says 2 left. 

Searched it, and first option now comes up at $499 with 7 in stock so...

The only places that have Death Star in stock at regular price are Target and Lego Shop at Home.  Amazon, TRU, and Wal Mart are out.  We'll see if that means anything.

Well, feel free to read it that way if you'd like, but here it is.

 

Curious -- does that 11/18/2014 date correspond to what is on the seals or is that just a shipping date from Lego?

Target has DS at $514.99 now. A major retailer advertising that price.

 

http://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-death-star-10188/-/A-13787174?clkid=wFkWMTzgxQkvwnry6c39szbPUkVx7UTbyyVdQU0&lnm=Online+Tracking+Link&afid=Brickpicker&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002

 

$399 is looking a whole lot sweeter now.

$400 free shipping on ebay.

Target has DS at $514.99 now. A major retailer advertising that price.

 

http://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-death-star-10188/-/A-13787174?clkid=wFkWMTzgxQkvwnry6c39szbPUkVx7UTbyyVdQU0&lnm=Online+Tracking+Link&afid=Brickpicker&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002

 

$399 is looking a whole lot sweeter now.

this should have plenty of life in it

40R4.

One at Hamleys (LHR T5) 5 had seal code 46S4.  Box not good as probably picked up and dropped several times.  Also 20% above RRP - duty free, my arse!

it looks like a neat set to build ....

Well, feel free to read it that way if you'd like, but here it is.

 

 

47R4 on the seals.

47R4 on the seals.

Thanks.  So, it will be around for awhile next year.