I know this has been reported elsewhere but wanted to add this:  I emailed LEGO this morning about the set asking if there was a defect and should I return it or if there was a replacement pack etc. and this was the reply I received:

"Thanks for getting in touch with us.

We have identified a stability issue with the new 21303 Wall-E set. The stability issue is related to the clutch power of two parts on his neck. I have sent out 4 replacements for the parts which are causing the issue, 2 on page 29 and 2 on page 34. Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery. I'm so sorry for any disappointment this may have caused."

 

I was looking at my local toy store website for series 14 mini figures. And by suprise came across wall e. 

http://www.playvaluetoys.com/products/LEGO-21303.html

Edited August 31, 201510 yr by anolian

Just got a notification that my 2 shipped from Amazon.

I was looking at my local toy store website for series 14 mini figures. And by suprise came across wall e. 

http://www.playvaluetoys.com/products/LEGO-21303.html

Bleh, Playvalues $99 shipping limit AND limits on IDEAS sets is a real pain. I remember when there were no limits/high limits like 3-9. Then the whole Mars Rover fiasco happened when the US tried to buy them in droves haha.

Yeah there $99 shipping is a pain. And there idea of a sale is 5% at most. But I have had some great finds there. Just picked up 2 raptor escapes there the other week and was able to turn them for a good profit. 

Picked up a few at TRU here in canada. There were 9 at one store and 3 at another. No scratched pieces issue, but the neck sure does wobble.  

Wall-E just showed up on SAH but it says delayed and it's going to be $59.99

For some reason, I cannot find Wall-E on LEGO Shop at Home, even after searching by the name, set number, and "What's New".

Wall-E just showed up on SAH but it says delayed and it's going to be $59.99

This makes me feel better about the ones I bought from TRU and Amazon. Mine from Amazon shipped and I was mad that I was charged $60 instead of $50.

For some reason, I cannot find Wall-E on LEGO Shop at Home, even after searching by the name, set number, and "What's New".

Under Ideas theme: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ideas-ByTheme

Under Ideas theme: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Ideas-ByTheme

I'm not seeing the set under that theme... What am I missing?

Disappointed the set is 59.99 when the earlier LEGO ideas blog announcement said 49.99.  Same thing happened with the F40 which said the price was 89.99 but was actually 99.99 instead.  I have only been out of my dark ages for about 2 years so dunno how often this happens....  Will be interested to see if they can fix both neck issues.

I'm not seeing the set under that theme... What am I missing?

Disappointed the set is 59.99 when the earlier LEGO ideas blog announcement said 49.99.  Same thing happened with the F40 which said the price was 89.99 but was actually 99.99 instead.  I have only been out of my dark ages for about 2 years so dunno how often this happens....  Will be interested to see if they can fix both neck issues.

Apparently LEGO is issuing a "repair" kit for those that were able to get them already.

flipped 4 of these in the last 24 hours for $115 each on amazon all going to foreign lands. 

demand for this set is

UUUUUUUUUGE (H is silent).

or maybe

Edited September 1, 201510 yr by cladner

Everybody was thrilled when Ferris Wheel was 199.99 instead of 249.99 like it was going to be originally.  So They gotta make that 50 up somewhere, 10 on Ferrari, 10 on Wall-E.

now if anyone remembers the source of that price sheet you can probably find yourself a good deal on Wall-E....

Everybody was thrilled when Ferris Wheel was 199.99 instead of 249.99 like it was going to be originally.  So They gotta make that 50 up somewhere, 10 on Ferrari, 10 on Wall-E.

now if anyone remembers the source of that price sheet you can probably find yourself a good deal on Wall-E....

That is a really good point about the Ferris Wheel, hadn't considered that.  Here is the original blog post is had read that mentioned the pricing https://ideas.lego.com/blogs/1-blog/post/38

Disappointed the set is 59.99 when the earlier LEGO ideas blog announcement said 49.99.  Same thing happened with the F40 which said the price was 89.99 but was actually 99.99 instead.  I have only been out of my dark ages for about 2 years so dunno how often this happens....  Will be interested to see if they can fix both neck issues.

 

thanks for the screenshot. guess we'll just keep waiting!

I was bale to grab 4 this morning. Is there anything that could change with the box between now and then that would make these more valuable? I dount it but...

I was looking at my local toy store website for series 14 mini figures. And by suprise came across wall e. 

http://www.playvaluetoys.com/products/LEGO-21303.html

Guess I'll hafta stop by on the way home to see if any Wall-E are left ;-)

TrU St.Laurent has the series 14 on the shelf now, lots of em.

If anyone is in the Toronto area and looking for one of these, pm me.

seen 4 or 5 of these in my local TRU for £39.99, might wait for some discount before I buy though

There are seven sets at the New Hartford, NY store. Since I already have one for myself I didn't buy any more, so hopefully those that really want the set can get one. Half were 32R5 like the one I ordered from TRU on eBay and the rest were 28R5.

 

Despite the head and neck issues I still love my Wall-E!

 

 

Edited September 2, 201510 yr by therealjustin

 

Despite the head and neck issues I still love my Wall-E!

 

Angus MacLane?

I was able to flip one of these for $97 shipped a few days ago. Bought 2 more (one for me, and one more to flip) ... thought I sold my 2nd for $97, but the South Korean buyer didn't pay. Ebay was quick to open the case, but my flip was ruined. Ready to relist it, but there are now 15 or 20 for sale cheaper on eBay (and more coming). Heck there's one at $62.99 free shipping - that's cheaper than retail for me! Ah well... guess I'll hold mine... hopefully they'll become scarce again before Xmas.

More than 2k units shifted in EU on 1st day - that gives an idea of what little sets can do and puts TBBT in its place.

Guess it is understandable that they stocked up so high on Exos......