Just now, scurt1s said:

Stranger things has not been a good seller for me. The set is cool, but maybe its a bit too niche? I'm not planning on buying anymore of it. I think the artificial covid scarcity has been a good barometer for what will do well after retirement. This set hasn't been good to me thus far.

hardly even moving over here and on back-order. a lot more i'd be buying for £180, ie treehouse or AS.

Tried posting earlier but it has come up as hidden so not sure if it worked (obviously new here!) :

 

Oh sorry. yeah they have been going really quickly. I have been checking many times the past few days and they show up for a minute but by the time I get to check out it’s gone. Got lucky this morning. If you keep checking back hopefully you can get one too 😊

Also I’m not sure about resale value at all. This I just wanted for myself and had been waiting til my Birthday to justify it but by then of course covid happened and it was Sold out. 

Edited June 13, 20205 yr by jdr159

3 hours ago, dennugsmello said:

Christmas + Possible unexpected retirement + Not quick flipping + Really cool set 

At least that is my thoughts...

I can see early retirement. Set is interesting but doesn’t really seem worth RRP. Appeal to die hard fans only. 

16 minutes ago, Mathew said:

I can see early retirement. Set is interesting but doesn’t really seem worth RRP. Appeal to die hard fans only. 

While I do agree with your assessment and I don't think its investment potential is near as high as a modular or fairground set, it is one of those sets that pushes the boundaries of what is possible with LEGO.  From that stand point it is an oddity and dare I say has a certain cool factor.  And with all of Netflix's new subscribers and future potential Stranger Things seasons, it could take off.

Edited June 13, 20205 yr by exracer327

3 minutes ago, exracer327 said:

While I do agree with your assessment and I don't think its investment potential is near as high as a modular or fairground set, it is one of those sets that pushes the boundaries of what is possible with LEGO.  From that stand point it is an oddity and dare I say has a certain cool factor.  And with all of Netflix's new subscribers and future potential Stranger Things seasons, it could take off.

I think if they retire it soon, it'll help long term. I certainly may need to eat my words at some point. It's obvious this thing doesn't have broad appeal like a saturn v though. 

3 hours ago, scurt1s said:

I think if they retire it soon, it'll help long term. I certainly may need to eat my words at some point. It's obvious this thing doesn't have broad appeal like a saturn v though. 

The more people don’t rate it , the better it will go.

Hogwarts 71043 in stock at Amazon at MSRP...

2 minutes ago, thedingman5 said:

Hogwarts 71043 in stock at Amazon at MSRP...

Yep. Been going in and out a few times today. 

Yep. Been going in and out a few times today. 

Poof

16 minutes ago, thedingman5 said:

Hogwarts 71043 in stock at Amazon at MSRP...

Scored one! Today was a good day. This and a treehouse.

50 minutes ago, Legolassy said:

Poof

I laugh every time I see this. Every time.

14 Potter Castles 71043 left on Amazon. Get them before they are gone. 

21 minutes ago, Dark Helmet said:

14 Potter Castles 71043 left on Amazon. Get them before they are gone. 

Dammit I came here to find that set specifically and missed it by minutes.

Damn that was fast

I checked for the big Hogwarts on Amazon (up late...gave it a shot)...saw it; clicked it ; got it. $399 

I went right back to the page..saw it; clicked it; poof

2 hours ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

Damn that was fast

I checked for the big Hogwarts on Amazon (up late...gave it a shot)...saw it; clicked it ; got it. $399 

I went right back to the page..saw it; clicked it; poof

Don't worry it's not retiring.  You'll have at least another year for it.

20th Slave I in stock @ Target 

https://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-slave-l-8211-20th-anniversary-collector-edition-collectible-model-75243-building-kit/-/A-75562354?ref=Email_notifyme_ship&ref=OpsEmail_Notify_1683&j=167879&sfmc_sub=149635491&l=20_HTML&u=92692034&mid=7284873&jb=126901

Also the 75955 Harry Potter Train

https://www.target.com/p/lego-harry-potter-hogwarts-express-train-set-with-harry-potter-minifigures-and-toy-bridge-75955/-/A-53609065

Edited June 14, 20205 yr by RightDwigt

7 hours ago, redcell said:

Don't worry it's not retiring.  You'll have at least another year for it.

This is typically with my luck where they announce it will suddenly be retiring and oh yeah, the shed where they kept the last remaining ones burnt down last night.

Lego 70424 on for 59.99 at Target for local pickup

RRP 79.99

This is the Hidden Side Ghost Train Express

Lego 80103 Dragon Boat Race (retired set) on for 51.99 at iwoot

These are going for around 75.00 on ebay right now

If you add the Friends Amusement pier to it at 99.00 then you get free shipping with code "pier"

Edited June 15, 20205 yr by Summit

1 hour ago, Summit said:

Lego 70424 on for 59.99 at Target for local pickup

RRP 79.99

This is the Hidden Side Ghost Train Express

Anybody have a link or DPCI? Every hidden side set besides this one seems to show up when searching the Target site.

Try this

https://www.target.com/p/lego-hidden-side-ghost-train-express-70424-augmented-reality-ar-toy-train-building-kit-697pc/-/A-75667055

6 hours ago, Hardwired said:

This is typically with my luck where they announce it will suddenly be retiring and oh yeah, the shed where they kept the last remaining ones burnt down last night.

This didn't seem too far off.  I remember when LEGO Shop at Home would have an unannounced fire sale where the last of the remaining inventory suddenly showed up for sale at some steep discount that only a lucky few would discover before the set was gone forever.

On 6/14/2020 at 4:37 AM, redcell said:

Don't worry it's not retiring.  You'll have at least another year for it.

SO you're telling me to resell my Hogwarts for $650 local sale to avoid later return?

gotcha

https://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-slave-l---8211--20th-anniversary-collector-edition-collectible-model-75243-building-kit/-/A-75562354

20th Slave I in stock, only 2.

1 minute ago, RightDwigt said:

https://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-slave-l---8211--20th-anniversary-collector-edition-collectible-model-75243-building-kit/-/A-75562354

20th Slave I in stock, only 2.

Poof