Are you talking Dolphins or FBs?

 

Sorry, I went off-track.  Dolphins.  FBs at that price would've sold even before listing!

I found an FB in a dented box (seals intact) in John Lewis last night (never seen them instore before) so it may have been a return.  However, I offered

I've just been into John Lewis in Reading this afternoon and they had an FB in stock at

I've just been into John Lewis in Reading this afternoon and they had an FB in stock at

I found an FB in a dented box (seals intact) in John Lewis last night (never seen them instore before) so it may have been a return.  However, I offered

Hello,

From Brickset, it is EOL.

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=10197-1

Yannick

Hello,

From Brickset, it is EOL.

http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=10197-1

Yannick

Brickset judges end of line based on whether it is sold out or not.  It isn't always accurate.

Brickset judges end of line based on whether it is sold out or not.  It isn't always accurate.

OK,

How do y ou make the difference finally ?

I thought sold out and EOL are same.

Yannick

I just ordered one from Target. Only place I could find it online for retail price. My first one

OK,

How do y ou make the difference finally ?

I thought sold out and EOL are same.

Yannick

Sold out sets can be replenished. It just means that LEGO hasn't produced enough of the set to meet demand. EOL=End of Line = LEGO is not going to produce any more of that set. It can be distinguished when LEGO changes the status to retired.

OK,

How do y ou make the difference finally ?

I thought sold out and EOL are same.

Yannick

Sold out means that there could be more made due to the insufficient supply of sets and EOL is when Lego stops making a set completely. You can tell if the set is retired by seeing if they still sell it at LEGO Shop at Home. 

Sold out in LEGO Shop at Home ES.

It does look as EOL'd.

Sold out in LEGO Shop at Home ES.

It does look as EOL'd.

It is appearing sold out in other countries as well. Does anyone know if this is the first time the FB has been sold out?

It's gone from DE, UK, BE, IT and ES LEGO Shop at Home, just picked random EU stores. It does not have and expected ship date or a back in stock date.

It vanishing from all the stores mentioned above "suggests" EOL - or that they have not produced enough for the Christmas rush (like Sopwith Camel last year). 

 

For the first time on Ebay UK NISB auctions are finishing above RRP; two went for

Fire Brigade will be the ultimate test for Modulars..... I wonder how long (if ever) will it take for FB to reach 250-280$ which would for me be a sign that it is successful investment

Target is out of stock online. Glad I grabbed one

I think it is EOL, to coincide with the launch of the Parisian Cafe on January 1st

I think it is EOL, to coincide with the launch of the Parisian Cafe on January 1st

just like tower bridge?

just like tower bridge?

Tower Bridge is still available now from Lego, whereas Fire Brigade is sold out on most. Think Tower Bridge still has some legs in it yet.

It is appearing sold out in other countries as well. Does anyone know if this is the first time the FB has been sold out?

an investor friend of mine, said me that lasta christmas happened the same and the FB re-appear in february

Tower Bridge is still available now from Lego, whereas Fire Brigade is sold out on most. Think Tower Bridge still has some legs in it yet.

TB also costs 2x the price of a FB

Did anybody call Lego fopr further info?

10197 is done. Tower Bridge and GE will be available through at least 2014. I thought this was common knowledge by now?