Just now, Manse1001 said:

Yeah I also saw that this morning, maybe the QF window has just re-opened . . . If this 'November' stock doesn't surface and it get pushed back to after xmas the price could go through the roof for those that are holding!  Any one the reasons? Is it still due to the packing issue or just a huge demand?

I think it's just huge demand. This set has been the top seller for weeks now (at least over here).

Combine that with the delay in shipping for the initial order and it seems like they just can't keep up with demand. QF window might be open again, but I'd hang on till xmas too see what happens. It will be a popular gift and if there's no stock prices could increase.

Just got an email from SAH that mine has shipped

9 minutes ago, woodyhtc said:

Just got an email from SAH that mine has shipped

Mine too. With fountain!!! 

I think it's just huge demand. This set has been the top seller for weeks now (at least over here).

Combine that with the delay in shipping for the initial order and it seems like they just can't keep up with demand. QF window might be open again, but I'd hang on till xmas too see what happens. It will be a popular gift and if there's no stock prices could increase.

Must've ramped up production since shipping date now bought in to 2 August.

Smyths in Dublin have this in stock now. Exclusivity didn't last long.

I guess the chose not to respect the 1st August shelf embargo. Soon every house will have one or two, like the Tumbler.

Next question is how low it will go - 200 euros should be perfectly achievable once Amazon get it.

4 minutes ago, Val-E said:

I guess the chose not to respect the 1st August shelf embargo. Soon every house will have one or two, like the Tumbler.

Looked like just 2 on the shelf, so maybe not 2 per house.

1 hour ago, Sprocket77 said:

Looked like just 2 on the shelf, so maybe not 2 per house.

Give it 3 or 4 years.

I have seen a seller who has a 1000, but they where copy

GT3RS arrived today. Large outer box with smaller inner box containing the set. Seems to work as the Porsche box was minty. The fountain was not so lucky as it was just thrown in the big box. Seal code 26S6.

 

 

my porsche arrived today also....  nicely double boxed....   into the closet it goes, not going to even bother opening it.   

 

 -so what the heck has been going on?     - i have not checked in for about a month?   - what did i miss.... lol

 

   hope everyone is doing well..... pp

A month? You're out!!!

This site is now Lepinpicker. I'm lordoflepin

lepin bought lego

Edited July 27, 20169 yr by Lordoflego

Did they include the free gift card in the box?

13 hours ago, woodyhtc said:

Did they include the free gift card in the box?

No.  Per their email:

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We understand how disappointing this may be for you and would like to give you a $25 gift card for the inconvenience. We’ll send the gift card as soon as your LEGO Technic Porsche ships. It will arrive separately and can be used towards a future LEGO purchase.
 

 

Edited July 28, 20169 yr by melting

Looks like this is available at SAH again.

Anyone get the $25 gift card that was promised for those of us that waited for a month for it to ship?

I was lucky to grab 2 of the first sets on 01.06 at the Porsche online shop. What's the main difference between the first sets and the sets without gearbox issues? Should i sell mine or hold on?

 

Recived my toysrus Porsche today was shiped in the original Lego Box and got this

 

 

14 minutes ago, the_shy_guy said:

Recived my toysrus Porsche today was shiped in the original Lego Box and got this

(pictures)

So it was double-boxed as well? You are more likely to get a damaged box with such a heavy and large set, but sometimes I wish they added extra protection to the corners, cause they are always getting smashed.

You know the best packaging I have seen is from Apple. The way their boxes are all mint is they have cardboards to protect their corners of their packaging. Other companies that deal with collectibles need to learn from them.

Now available in UK from Smyths online:

http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-bricks/c-777/lego-technic/p-19783/lego-technic-porsche-911-gt3-rs-42056/

 

Lego exclusivity is over

8 minutes ago, Mhd747 said:

Now available in UK from Smyths online:

http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-bricks/c-777/lego-technic/p-19783/lego-technic-porsche-911-gt3-rs-42056/

 

Lego exclusivity is over

Just in time for the 20% off in september, assuming they still put the offer on.

I was lucky to grab 2 of the first sets on 01.06 at the Porsche online shop. What's the main difference between the first sets and the sets without gearbox issues? Should i sell mine or hold on?

 

There is no difference in the gear box. All they did was reorganize the inner boxes to stop the instruction manual from bouncing around and smashing them.

Mine was shipped in the original box box also in a larger box.  My fountain got smashed, but the Porsche mad it through. 

Past and present, interesting to see the wheels line up exactly.  I don't collect Legos but I couldn't resist buying this after Wall-e brought me back.  I'd love to rebuild the Super Car set from the F1 Racer Alternative design, but I no longer have all the missing pieces.  :(. I do have the assembly book and the racer as shown tho.

Very cool non the less.

My observations; I wish there were two springs in the front on each side.  The front doesn't have the same springyness to it and ends up being lower due to weight(?).  I also wish you could see more of the engine.

Also, does the shell remove like it did during assembly with the red pins after its all completed?  I tried but it didn't seem meant to be.

Edited July 31, 20169 yr by Klownicle