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54 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Leicester sq opening at midnight on launch day and Hans will be signing copies of the Falcon. So do I make the wife think I'm having an affair or getting the Falcon. I don't know which would be worse. :-)

 

Cheese - any word on how much supply Leicester Sq will have for the launch? Also any one-off extras / exclusives on launch night?

I doubt that they will run out, given that it is a special launch event and the designer is on hand. They'll probably have camera crew there as well. Plus they will need to have them available the next day for those people who couldn't make the event. It would be quite embarrassing if someone showed up 10am the next day and they had run out. Remember it is the flag store.

 

I think the designer turning up is probably special enough. As Val-e mentions a signed one will probably go for a hefty premium and a long way to a normal one during VIP promo or sale time. Nonetheless there is some special VIP card for those that buy it, but don't think it's exclusive to the launch event.

 

I'd wager a bet that a large number that turn up will be brickpickers! It's open from midnight till 6am.

 

IMO this set is great for Lego fans who want to build this mammoth set, but it is yet another blow to the foundation of Lego investing. I hope the modulars, which are not great investments anymore, again IMO, will not suffer the same fate. Yes, it is different and more detailed, but it is still a remake. This has a cascading effect on all Lego sets and hurts the entire market. There is no reason to buy the retired set because you can wait a few years and there will be another one and even when this does not materialize the thought is still there keeping people from pulling the trigger. Yes, I know not many people are patient enough to wait 8 years, but then again, people's patience can increase as the price raises like it did for the old UCS MF.

In local circles, excitement of the new MF is widespread and I know of at least 25 day one buyers personally. I'd be very surprised if it's not sold out within the hour.

May I predict a 3-4hr queue at Leicester Square, even longer than the stressful horror of opening day?

I'm wondering how they will do this signing event?  Will they get each box out of the shipping box?  Will we get the shipping box back?  I don't want to put wheels on the main box. 

I've now decided to buy mine when the frenzy settles down, hopefully during good promo or discounted. I'll be on vacation by 14SEP and there's no way that my dodgy neighbour is taking delivery. Also, nothing will ever force me to face the stress and horror of going to London even if Harrison Ford was signing it!

Hmmm.... Tesco 3-for-2?

There is no special VIP card for European Customers.
Store will be open for 90min only starting from midnight.

There will be boxes without outer box prepared to be signed.
 

2 hours ago, KShine said:

If you are near an event with signings by the designer - do it.

Make sure you take a picture of him signing it as well.

47 minutes ago, Shewie said:

There is no special VIP card for European Customers.
Store will be open for 90min only starting from midnight.

There will be boxes without outer box prepared to be signed.
 

What time do you think people will start queuing from?

29 minutes ago, Haydencoe said:

What time do you think people will start queuing from?

I don't see the reason to build the queue because every one who will attempt will get their set signed.

I agree. No way it will will sell out at midnight with such a high profile signing.

18 hours ago, BuckeyeFanDan said:

My local Lego store has it on display (and is displaying the box as well).  They said they don't know how many they are getting.

 

My local TLG B/M store didn't have it on display yet but said they should have it on the 14th. I'll be there hopefully...

 

How would you get this set back home from the signing at that time of night?

6 minutes ago, Will 4 said:

How would you get this set back home from the signing at that time of night?

God's strength

10 minutes ago, Will 4 said:

How would you get this set back home from the signing at that time of night?

Taxi!

will we have to factor that into any future ROI?!

3 minutes ago, superlegolover said:

God's strength

Problem is getting it back stab free

 

 

33 minutes ago, Will 4 said:

Problem is getting it back stab free

 

 

I did think this, there's a secure underground car park right next to Leicester Square so I think I'll drive. At that time of night traffic should be fine, I hope. 

Uber for me. Just checked and it won't fit in my boot

Will Hans only be signing at midnight, not when the store opens o the 14th as well? 

If you look at legos latest post, the signed box of the New MF is not Hans. Odd!

4 minutes ago, mattyman said:

If you look at legos latest post, the signed box of the New MF is not Hans. Odd!

If the guy is going to be this designer Lad with specs, instead of seeing my money they will see my middle finger.
He deserves more like ice bucket challenge in the middle of Russian Syberia rather than recognition from AFOL's.

Also why is the space slug set pictured side by side?

it is not Hans