Once again...if you want a Red 5 and don't have one, I would suggest you buy one now.

 

Ed...I have to say that you're losing your mojo when it comes to being cryptic about retirements.     

Once again, people are wavering on buying a set that is on the homestretch. They come up with all sorts of reasons not to buy. Looking back at recent threads, the pattern is the same every time.

My question to those who wait(besides not having the money)...Why wait? When all is said and done we are arguing about a few months of time. Do you really think that a set like the Red 5, which has been discounted numerous times, is going to last another year?

I think the more important question is not when it will retire, but will the set be a better investment than some other sets that are available at retail and/or possibly above retail?

Why wait? 

 

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Ed...I have to say that you're losing your mojo when it comes to being cryptic about retirements.

I am only sharing my opinion. I get cryptic when I know for sure.

I think the more important question is not when it will retire, but will the set be a better investment than some other sets that are available at retail and/or possibly above retail?

 

This.  It is hard (for me) to justify Red5 when there are better options for my money.  Some of us are not blessed with unlimited capital and just need to make the hard choices.

 

 

ETA: Damn this sounded too real... back to my jokes and youtube videos

Edited January 23, 201510 yr by Darth_Raichu

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There are too many Ed posts here now for this to last a week now. Another self fulfilling EOL is due.

If this set ever goes on sale, I would pick one up.  With Legos stance on not discounting exclusives, I have to pick and choose more carefully now.  I wouldn't mind the set but for $200+, I think I would rather go with the Slave 1 or Tumbler.

 

Is the best deal on this through Amazon if you are not charged tax?  Michigan only has until next October to take advantage of that.

... Do you really think that a set like the Red 5, which has been discounted numerous times, is going to last another year?...

 

 

When was this discounted and where, other than freebies? i thought it was either MSRP or die

When was this discounted and where, other than freebies? i thought it was either MSRP or die

target accidently had it eligible for bogo40 last year.

I am not thinking this is a guarantee long term must have set...

 

What i am thinking is there will be no other UCS X Wing available this Christmas when the movie comes out.

 

 

It combines Christmas, Star Wars, the need for UCS Models and appreciation.

 

At a minimum I see these things turning a very good return on MFLL (Medium Flipping Low Life)

I think Toysrus.com had it for $190, for a week or so.

The Red 5 was discounted numerous times early on in the production cycle, besides all the free Y-Wings and other promos.  It was packaged or discounted so much, I figured it was a poor seller and stopped buying them.

TRU Canada had BOGO 40% off last January on all the big ticket Star Wars sets including Red 5. I got mine during that sale since we were entering the no discount on exclusive time.

I am not thinking this is a guarantee long term must have set...

 

What i am thinking is there will be no other UCS X Wing available this Christmas when the movie comes out.

 

 

It combines Christmas, Star Wars, the need for UCS Models and appreciation.

 

At a minimum I see these things turning a very good return on MFLL (Medium Flipping Low Life)

 

Yes. I'm not holding mine like the precious... er, Town Halls.

The Red 5 was discounted numerous times early on in the production cycle, besides all the free Y-Wings and other promos.  It was packaged or discounted so much, I figured it was a poor seller and stopped buying them.

 

It sounds like its retirement does not change your opinion?

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Pardon my lack of knowledge, but what are the Han Solo calendar coupons and how much are they for?

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but what are the Han Solo calendar coupons and how much are they for?

In Nov and Dec 2014, a customer who purchased $75+ at a Lego retail store received a 2015 calendar, which contains 3 coupons.  One coupon entitles the customer to receive a Han Solo mini-figure with any Star Wars purchase in Feb 2015.

It sounds like its retirement does not change your opinion?

My opinion is that it is a wonderful model and display.  The box is crappy.  Looks cheap.  The old version is just as good and has a classic box.  The new version will never hit those levels in my opinion.  The new movies will have different X-Wings, so who knows how that will affect interest in the old ones.  I have my share of these, but it is not a home run by any means.  

The Red 5 was discounted numerous times early on in the production cycle, besides all the free Y-Wings and other promos.  It was packaged or discounted so much, I figured it was a poor seller and stopped buying them.

one of those rare times when i agree with Ed

 

i clearly remember target (buy 1 get 1 40% off) 20% off on this and ToO. ToO was OOS within hours and this was in discount for the whole week and still not gone. It clearly defines that this is a poor seller but with HORDE attitude and people jumping to all exclusives no doubt this will also be gone but i am staying away from this from investment perspective.

 

when all said and done i do have 2 copies of this for my personal collection.

 

 Red-5 is going to limit the growth of 9493.

btw i need more 9493 than red-5 ... i said that months ago and saying it again... for my squadron i need 6 9493 and just 1 red-5...

 

i have enough for 2 squadron and that's about it

Edited January 23, 201510 yr by newbie77

The old version is just as good and has a classic box.

 

Have you built both? If so, I am surprised to hear this. I have built both and think the new version is very much improved.

one of those rare times when i agree with Ed

 

i clearly remember target (buy 1 get 1 40% off) 20% off on this and ToO. ToO was OOS within hours and this was in discount for the whole week and still not gone. It clearly defines that this is a poor seller but with HORDE attitude and people jumping to all exclusives no doubt this will also be gone but i am staying away from this from investment perspective.

 

when all said and done i do have 2 copies of this for my personal collection.

 

 Red-5 is going to limit the growth of 9493.

btw i need more 9493 than red-5 ... i said that months ago and saying it again... for my squadron i need 6 9493 and just 1 red-5...

 

i have enough for 2 squadron and that's about it

And how many TIE fighters do you have ? You know you need at least twice as many TIEs to make the display look "realistic"

What a goon I am for returning a 53 euro 9493 X wing becaus it wasn

In Nov and Dec 2014, a customer who purchased $75+ at a Lego retail store received a 2015 calendar, which contains 3 coupons.  One coupon entitles the customer to receive a Han Solo mini-figure with any Star Wars purchase in Feb 2015.

 

Awesome.  I have two of these but they are still sealed up.  I didn't know there were goodies inside!  What's the other 2 coupons?

And how many TIE fighters do you have ? You know you need at least twice as many TIEs to make the display look "realistic"

that's where i messed up apparently i bought too less of tie fighter. sold them too quick and am now regretting only having 2 TIE fighters .... they vanished from my inventory faster than flies....

 

but i do have  dozen mini-tie interceptors to make for it

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but what are the Han Solo calendar coupons and how much are they for?

i think this is the same han solo they gave out during 2013 may.

probably cheaper to buy for $10-$12 than to spend all that $$ to get the go-nowhere minifigure