I know this was mentioned in the UCS thread, but probably worthy of its own. Hoth Bricks has pics and info on the new UCS X-Wing, Price will be $199.99 US and it looks like it will come out in May.

 

www.hothbricks.com

My March 7th order is listed as backordered still

My January 7th order that has been back ordered finally shipped today.

Back to out of stock ships in 30 days. LOL

I have been checking online all day and I have never seen anything other than ship in 30 days

Thanks for the updates, my Feb 1st just moved to in warehouse

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I'm wondering.. once I receive my (2) sets, do you think they'll let me order two more?

I'm wondering.. once I receive my (2) sets, do you think they'll let me order two more?

They'll let you order them anytime... Whether they fulfill the order or ban you is the real question.

Only one way to find out!

*edit... *OR* ... le sigh*

Edited March 11, 201510 yr by gregpj

Fixed it for you. 

 

ROFL.

Creative very Creative.

I'm hoping this set will be available during double VIP. I've got two already so if it isn't, no big deal.

What's the difference on whether or not this set has another production run in it?  You know for a fact that this set is done by the time the new STAR WARS movie hits the big screen, probably way sooner.  The new X-Wings are different and I don't this LEGO wants to sell an inaccurate and older version of the X-Wing when there is a new version to sell to all of us fans and collectors.  

Ed,

 

I agree with your post other than I am optimistic that the new X Wing will not be another UCS set and fans will also want to own an original trilogy UCS X Wing.

I think that still makes this set a very good investment.  Not R2, Not TH but very good none the less.

A new production run would be good news.  Chance to buy some more before retirement.

Post your shipping updates in the "My Order Status" thread please:

 

http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/8838-my-order-status/page-198

I just posted this on the Order Status page.. but mine Feb 26th order for two just got COMPLETED status. Lego store also confirms that they are receiving stock of Red Fives. Wonder if this is a push before EOL or that there was a hiccup in manufacturing and they just caught up with demand. 

 

This set is still wildly popular though, Lego reps give the vibe that these will go quickly.

I just posted this on the Order Status page.. but mine Feb 26th order for two just got COMPLETED status. Lego store also confirms that they are receiving stock of Red Fives. Wonder if this is a push before EOL or that there was a hiccup in manufacturing and they just caught up with demand. 

 

This set is still wildly popular though, Lego reps give the vibe that these will go quickly.

Of course these will go quickly, the horde has the Red-5 scent.

I just posted this on the Order Status page.. but mine Feb 26th order for two just got COMPLETED status. Lego store also confirms that they are receiving stock of Red Fives. Wonder if this is a push before EOL or that there was a hiccup in manufacturing and they just caught up with demand. 

 

This set is still wildly popular though, Lego reps give the vibe that these will go quickly.

I got the feeling it wasn't popular. Called to put 2 on hold at local lego store for pick up later in day. Employee questioned why the need to put hold bc "I don't remember this store ever selling one of these." That was mid feb.

I got the feeling it wasn't popular. Called to put 2 on hold at local lego store for pick up later in day. Employee questioned why the need to put hold bc "I don't remember this store ever selling one of these." That was mid feb.

I don't think it was that popular of a set before investors started buying them up over the last few months.  The set does hint at retirement, though, which is often enough to increase EOL demand.

 

Initially, I wasn't a fan of the set as it seemed a bit overpriced and I think many others believe the same.  Although, after building the set it is a very nice display piece, but doesn't compare to the Slave I that goes for the same price.

By all means everyone Red Five is a terrible investment please do not buy any.

 

Let Johnny buy the remaining ones in inventory and have it fly away into that good night.

 

That being said, talking to a lego store employee as to how many I could order, they would let me order up to FOUR sets. I settled for three 

I would say this I know it has not been popular.  I have a store filled with 2013 dated sets not moving.  I am not buying based on current sales.

 

I am buying based on Episode VII being out, no UCS X Wing being available and people wanting what they cannot have.

 

If I go down in a blaze of glory hopefully my Town Hall's will bail me out. LOL

Let's do some algebra.

 

A = Star Wars

 

B = UCS

 

C = Ship

 

X = A + B + C

 

Y = investor skepticism

 

Z = X * Y

 

Z = $$$

I concur with you Trekgate. I don't expect Red Five to be going for over MSRP right now or even to be out of stock for the next week or two. However seeing that Episode 7 is coming out soon, seeing that this might reach EOL if a new X-wing is introduced, seeing that this is a class to pair with the new UCS Tie, and seeing that it's really just a cool build (albeit expensive), it seems like this would have most of the hallmarks of a good, investable set.

 

At least, that's the impression I got when I started Lego investing... Last week.

Let's do some algebra.

 

A = Star Wars

 

B = UCS

 

C = Ship

 

X = A + B + C

 

Y = investor skepticism

 

Z = X * Y

 

Z = $$$

 

 

Obviously your not very good at math.

 

Have you heard of the B-wing?

 

Please Ignore the next poster who is going to say "Well I bought it for $100." Unfortunatly CAGR isnt based on what "you" bought it at. To also reinforce my point there are 2 B-wings still sitting at my local Legoland at $200 and still no one has picked them up.  Its been over a year since it retired.

 

I don't want to be a hater but not every Lego star wars set is a hit.

I still have a hard time envisioning a world where a UCS X-Wing is a bad investment, based on past history of everything Lego, Star Wars, and UCS. That being said, there enough question marks in the primary market for this set to make me invest elsewhere for now. There are too many good sets out nowadays to have to invest in something that I don't fully believe in.

Obviously your not very good at math.

 

Have you heard of the B-wing?

 

Please Ignore the next poster who is going to say "Well I bought it for $100." Unfortunatly CAGR isnt based on what "you" bought it at. To also reinforce my point there are 2 B-wings still sitting at my local Legoland at $200 and still no one has picked them up.  Its been over a year since it retired.

 

I don't want to be a hater but not every Lego star wars set is a hit.

 

I wasn't around for the B-Wing so I'll let others chime in on the returns for that set.  I do think it's difficult to compare these two ships, however.  I'm a huge Star Wars fan so I like the B-Wing, but it doesn't rank even close to the X-wing in terms of popularity.  I'm also pretty sure collectors don't flock to Legoland to complete their collection.  B-Wings are selling just fine for $200 online.

 

I kept the Math simple since its hump day.  I left the differential equations on the bookshelf for another day.