Money yes, but not always the fastest money... I remember hanging on to the Vader Tie, General Greivous and At-St for quite a while  before they were worth selling

And now that the UCS TIE is coming, I'm kicking myself for not picking up the UCS Vader TIE when the prices were pretty stagnant after retirement. I'm also upset about passing on the UCS AT-ST as well. I figured I had plenty of time since prices were low for so long. I will never make that mistake again for any UCS Star Wars set.

Both my local bms have 3-5 on shelf. Code 08r5. Grabbed one each store.

Announcement today about the name of the first Star Wars spin-off movie for 2016.  The title is Rogue One:

http://www.starwars.com/news/rogue-one-is-the-first-star-wars-stand-alone-film-rian-johnson-to-write-and-direct-star-wars-episode-viii

 

Presumably, the movie will deal with Rogue Squadron during the OT and one might assume there will be traditional X-Wings in it.

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.

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Assumed it was investors buying at presumed eol. Glad to hear good build. Planning on building one soon. Ended up with more than planned since lego shipped 2 out from January order. If I return those it's sure to be eol with great returns. If I keep the opposite. :)

Announcement today about the name of the first Star Wars spin-off movie for 2016.  The title is Rogue One:

http://www.starwars.com/news/rogue-one-is-the-first-star-wars-stand-alone-film-rian-johnson-to-write-and-direct-star-wars-episode-viii

 

Presumably, the movie will deal with Rogue Squadron during the OT and one might assume there will be traditional X-Wings in it.

 

From your link: "The film, which continues the saga after the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is set for release on May 26, 2017"

 

So i is not during OT

 

 

EDit:

 

Oh nm, that's talking about EP VIII.

Edited March 12, 201510 yr by mscheaf

From your link: "The film, which continues the saga after the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is set for release on May 26, 2017"

 

So i is not during OT

 

 

EDit:

 

Oh nm, that's talking about EP VIII.

They announced both Rogue One and Ep 8 release dates today.

Yeah Red Five might just be as important as the B Wing (sorry B Wing fans)

This movie is not about Red Five directly we can assume but it is relevant none the less.

Red Five a good ship to have in your inventory

 

From Wookieepedia

 

Rogue Leader, or Rogue One, was a title and callsign given to the commander of the elite Rebel Alliance/New Republic/Galactic Alliance starfighter group, Rogue Squadron. 

I doubt the spin off will be ot x wings. But I don't think that hurts red 5

Both my local bms have 3-5 on shelf. Code 08r5. Grabbed one each store.

Any reason you only got one per store? Was there a limit?

What is bms? Bowel movements?

Any reason you only got one per store? Was there a limit?

What is bms? Bowel movements?

 

Probably tried to "stay under the radar".

 

bms = B&Ms = brick and mortar stores. Usually people don't mean physical stores in general by that but rather LEGO stores, to distinguish it from LEGO Shop at Home.

Edited March 13, 201510 yr by makromizer

Any reason you only got one per store? Was there a limit?

What is bms? Bowel movements?

yes the limit in store is 1 for exclusives

Edited March 13, 201510 yr by jerryherb

Switched to Available Now

Switched to Available Now

let's hope they last until tomorrow....or midnight.

Ship on 3/22

I keep reading about THE HOARD swooping in on a set lol. I always wanted to know how fast this HOARD is. If this is the Hoard it's faster than I thought if it's not the hoard I don't want be there when it comes lol.

I've little confidence that this will be available after midnight tonight.

It won't be. The herd can't help themselves. Not even for a few hours.

It won't be. The herd can't help themselves. Not even for a few hours.

 

I have to say it.... Moo

I have to say it.... Moo

Moo Too

Herd, Hoard, Horde.... Hmmm, yup they all apply to this group.

 

TRU has had 10240 stock for a few weeks now, down to 11 left if their website is accurate. It's slowly going down... One of the few times I wish the herd was bigger up here.

This all brings up an important and unresolved question: just what % of exclusive/UCS sets are bought by us, the reseller scourge?  How much of this latest (last?!?) batch of Red 5 is going to us?  I'd love to get a look at TLGs internal sales records for all sorts of sets.  And no, I don't think Joe-Schmoe Lego Shop employee has access to these on their point-of-sale terminal.

gone from available to ship 20th March on EU shop.... I too have Little confidence there will be many around by end of VIP points offer.

it's probably better to be the last in line, seeing as how they like to fulfill orders backwards.

Or buy early and avoid the line altogether

I ordered one yesterday. I will order another tonight if I can get an order in. I'd rather get 1 than none at all when the site is crippled at midnight.