First look at Dr Strange set. Digging the Dr Strange mini figure.

every target store here in the US seems to have dozens of these, still at rrp of $29.99

Just now, Legojona said:

In Canadian shop at home?

Yes. Could be another attempt to induce panic buying. Even still, I'll likely bite for 2-3 and qualify for some giveaways next month.

Indeed it is. That is soon. Ant man soon.

tag showing up in the US too.  Time to panic buy?

It´s a trap meme placeholder.

1 minute ago, Val-E said:

It´s a trap meme placeholder.

Here you go...

On 31/12/2016 at 3:34 AM, pete411 said:

Overproduced. This will also be available for at least another year. The last Target superhero set, Brainiac Attacks, is still at RRP after two years of availability. This is another superhero set loser. Superheroes line is like putting your money into a savings account but having to wait 2-3 years to get your money back.

Finger on the pulse.

21 minutes ago, jeff_14 said:

Listed as retiring soon. 

Very Strange indeed!

11 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Finger on the pulse.

Superman set < Any other SH set

It's not really a fair comparison.  Nobody likes Superman sets.  He is an albatross.  His stink cannot be removed.  It would perform better with just Supergirl and Brainiac.

Just now, Sfcommando14 said:

Superman set < Any other SH set

It's not really a fair comparison.  Nobody likes Superman sets.  He is an albatross.  His stink cannot be removed.  It would perform better with just Supergirl and Brainiac.

Here SH = giant steaming turd. All of them, no exceptions, except for Ant Man, and  even then it´s not doing that well.

2 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Here SH = giant steaming turd. All of them, no exceptions, except for Ant Man, and  even then it´s not doing that well.

I mostly agree, though there are other outliers.  And there is a such thing as the stinkiest turd.  Even the dung beetles avoid some crap.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00IANUDRE/ref=sr_1_4_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1485296223&sr=8-4&keywords=lego+venom&condition=new

 

38 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Finger on the pulse.

Duh. If this is really retiring after 6 months of production, everyone should go ahead and try to stock up. Will it triple up like Antman? Probably not, but it'll easily double up. Also, the biggest discount I've seen on these is 20% so I don't think this set has been stockpiled by that many.

1 minute ago, pete411 said:

Duh. If this is really retiring after 6 months of production, everyone should go ahead and try to stock up. Will it triple up like Antman? Probably not, but it'll easily double up. Also, the biggest discount I've seen on these is 20% so I don't think this set has been stockpiled by that many.

No they shouldn´t. It´s a turd, SH is like throwing away money and it is overhoarded. Move on, there is nothing to see here.

Ant-man went out at the right time (Q4) and did not get a heavy restock once the writing was on the wall.  Dr. Strange is loaded on Target shelves across the country and will be much more hoarded.  My hope is that Target decides to clearance it soon.  Then I will put a little money in it, but not at full MSRP.

Where did I see DSSS the other day? Ah yes, it was everywhere.

Ant Man came and went quietly just like Arctic Plane and RE. For this one, the cat is out of the bag.

Edited January 24, 20179 yr by Val-E

DR SSS film performed very well worldwide, is a very good unique build, good playset, unique minifgures, fast seller etc, so it ticks all the boxes.

I agree that Superheroes don't perform well in UK compared to USA, but this should be one set that will buck the trend. 

Note for anyone buying in UK, this set worked out to be 50% when buying in the multiple 3 for 2 in 2016, so there will not be a ant man scenario, however with the "short" production life if it does go soon that should be a good sign. It will definatly perform better than Vader's TIE Advanced vs. A-Wing Starfighter. 

 

It seems like theres no real point in stocking up sets early now lego puts retiring soon tags on everything. This was on my radar for buying up later in the year, however this set is still availble everywhere so I'll just try buy if I get good enough discount, but I won't be buying that many.

As this set is showing retiring soon in North America, it could be a couple of months delay till retired in Europe. This could result in BPer's buying all stock for investment in  Europe, which already isnt that popular for superheros sets, causing a mini exo-suit supply>demand scenario.

43 minutes ago, Mhd747 said:

DR SSS film performed very well worldwide, is a very good unique build, good playset, unique minifgures, fast seller etc, so it ticks all the boxes.

I agree that Superheroes don't perform well in UK compared to USA, but this should be one set that will buck the trend.

this superhero set will do fine even in the UK because he's Sherlock

 

seriously, this is just about the only superhero set i would buy 20 + of if I wanted to take on risk. i think it will be gone soon.

16 hours ago, jeff_14 said:

Yes. Could be another attempt to induce panic buying. Even still, I'll likely bite for 2-3 and qualify for some giveaways next month.

I love superhero sets. My best seller after Star Wars. They are not very available up here in my experience so getting a few with a discount and promo give away is a no brainer if it's fading fast. I like that Lego seems to be regularly throwing in a few short life sets across the themes. Adds a nice casino element to this game.

Just looked on Amazon.ca and the set is going for about twice MSRP up here. 

Seems like the Brickpicker effect is in motion (in UK anyway). All places online that were selling for £22 / 23 are sold out. Amazon still has for £25.

Went to my local TRU and they had 8 on the shelf, I usually just price match and use coupons but no point buying now as cheapest available elsewhere is £25 and with coupons would only work out to be only 25% off. If this was a year ago I would have bought but now I rather risk it and wait for bigger discounts.

I've stopped buying now outside of 3 for 2 deals as there seems to always be a deal on the horizon and no point buying full price or less than 40-50% off (for non Exclusives / non hard to find sets)

As this set hasn't officially been marked as retiring soon in Europe it should be around for next few weeks anyway. 

Emailed Lego. Reply said retiring in UK on July 31, subject to change. 

Edited January 25, 20179 yr by Villager Chris
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1 hour ago, Villager Chris said:

Emailed Lego. Reply said retiring in UK on July 31, subject to change. 

Wow. A straight no BS answer from Lego for once. Let´s see if it is true.

1 hour ago, Villager Chris said:

Emailed Lego. Reply said retiring in UK on July 31, subject to change. 

Can you PM me the name and email address as I'd like to ask them about the T1 & TB. However, they'll be unlikely to spill the beans on any long-lived sets.

It'd be interested to see if the Strangled Scrotum Sanitarium is discounted next July?

If we apply the general rule of misinformation from Lego employeses it will retire when stocks are down to 0. Subject to change is the key phrase.

8 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

Can you PM me the name and email address as I'd like to ask them about the T1 & TB. However, they'll be unlikely to spill the beans on any long-lived sets.

It'd be interested to see if the Strangled Scrotum Sanitarium is discounted next July?

Done. I hope I am not going to get the helpful Lego Service lady into trouble. They will probably ignore my next email! 

I just asked:

I have a query please. I note model 76060 (Dr Strange) is retired in Canada but still available here. Do sets retire in some countries, but not others? Is 76060 retiring in the UK as well? 
Many thanks,
Chris