1 hour ago, Blake3741 said:

 

Question, where and when where these photos taken? I asked at one of my local Lego stores if they were going to display this set on September 1 because the force Friday brochure said it would be. They told me flatly that the company doesn't display sets before they're available for purchase.

 

These models were shipped assembled/glued from LEGO to all LBR stores in the US for display.  Either your store is extremely unlucky or your store's manager is a dumbass and misread the instructions from corporate and is still hiding it in the back. 

18 minutes ago, DadsAFOL said:

These models were shipped assembled/glued from LEGO to all LBR stores in the US for display.  Either your store is extremely unlucky or your store's manager is a dumbass and misread the instructions from corporate and is still hiding it in the back. 

from past experience a lot of lego store employees don't know *anything* 

 

Anything

Edited September 3, 20178 yr by CM4Sci

2 hours ago, Blake3741 said:

 

Question, where and when where these photos taken? I asked at one of my local Lego stores if they were going to display this set on September 1 because the force Friday brochure said it would be. They told me flatly that the company doesn't display sets before they're available for purchase.

 

They were talking bull then as plenty of stores worldwide have it on display.

Edited September 3, 20178 yr by Andyperkins

Indeed, on display in local store in Canada.

Edited September 3, 20178 yr by Ogelwoc

2 hours ago, Blake3741 said:

 

Question, where and when where these photos taken? I asked at one of my local Lego stores if they were going to display this set on September 1 because the force Friday brochure said it would be. They told me flatly that the company doesn't display sets before they're available for purchase.

 

I legit wonder if that particular store was "too small" for the display?!

My store in NY had it for display - huuuuuuge and awesome. I also got a brochure. My plan is to call the store a few days ahead of time to try to gauge how many they're gonna have for sale so I know how early to line up at the store at. Right now I'm thinking of getting there around 8:30 AM for the 10 AM opening

The Brick Fan is reporting that it will be very limited in stock at stores on release day

https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-star-wars-ucs-millennium-falcon-75192-may-be-extremely-limited-at-release/

And that makes no sense at all.

3 hours ago, Blake3741 said:

 

Question, where and when where these photos taken? I asked at one of my local Lego stores if they were going to display this set on September 1 because the force Friday brochure said it would be. They told me flatly that the company doesn't display sets before they're available for purchase.

 

As per usual, take what Lego store employees tell you with a grain of salt..

Hmmm..... will people camp outside the night before like they do when Apple releases a new iPhone? 

@KShineThis might help.
https://www.brickhello.com/single-post/2017/08/31/UCS-Millennium-Falcon-2007-vs-2017

No Black VIP cards for EU confirmed.
No extra set with Millennium (escape slug) confirmed EU.

Edited September 3, 20178 yr by Shewie

That's a shame. So nothing special at all, just the set itself

LEGO Shop at Home suggests you do get a black VIP card, unless they've updated the page over the last day 

Just re-looked. No longer showing Black VIP cards. I can't see this either on US web site too

Edited September 3, 20178 yr by mattyman

1 hour ago, CM4Sci said:

The Brick Fan is reporting that it will be very limited in stock at stores on release day

https://www.thebrickfan.com/lego-star-wars-ucs-millennium-falcon-75192-may-be-extremely-limited-at-release/

While really enjoy reading thrbrickfan.com but i'm not a fan of that article. 

1) create drama when it's not needed.  2) i hope lego isn't pulling a nintendo with a 'flagship' product.

LEGO could have taken care of all of this nonsense with a "First Edition" set.  The first 10,000 (or whatever) made would have special markings and would sell worldwide...in store and online.  VIP cards and mystery sets and other BS giveaways that some get and others don't are a waste of time.  If they really were smart, they would have made this first run of sets uber desirable.   The buzz would have been tremendous.  Many will now wait for deals...and they will come...trust me.  After the initial contrived shortages to stir up interest on LEGO forums, there  will be plenty to be had by everyone.  

6 hours ago, KShine said:

Can someone incorporate the actual Millennium Falcon image into this (actual, 2007, 2017)?

Ok here's a nice pic I thought would give perspective to accuracy ...

this is from marshal banana's flicker page...

although it's been said in this chat that marshals version us not a "mini fig" scale, I tend to disagree based on the fact marshal was limited to the old canopy mold on his Build ...but the proportions are all the same...

based on the new canopy Mold released in the 75192 set...I believe marshal will further refine his Falcon based on his post and this pic he posted...

but I think it's a nice comparison overall in the pic

11 minutes ago, Ed Mack said:

LEGO could have taken care of all of this nonsense with a "First Edition" set.  The first 10,000 (or whatever) made would have special markings and would sell worldwide...in store and online.  VIP cards and mystery sets and other BS giveaways that some get and others don't are a waste of time.  If they really were smart, they would have made this first run of sets uber desirable.   The buzz would have been tremendous.  Many will now wait for deals...and they will come...trust me.  After the initial contrived shortages to stir up interest on LEGO forums, there  will be plenty to be had by everyone.  

Yep disappointing no first editions like they did with 10179. I would have purchased many. Now I will get one to build at some stage. Missed opportunity by TLG for sure.

I think that after the 41999 mess they have deliberately avoided limited editions.

On display at Christiana employee did not know it was early vip set 9/14 so didn't bother asking how many they were getting. 

3 minutes ago, asharerin said:

Yep disappointing no first editions like they did with 10179. I would have purchased many. Now I will get one to build at some stage. Missed opportunity by TLG for sure.

What's a "Special Edition" VIP card worth?  Nothing, because it will have you name on it.  LOL.

5 minutes ago, Val-E said:

I think that after the 41999 mess they have deliberately avoided limited editions.

It didn't have to be individually numbered.  A special marking on the box and instruction book could have made it much more collectible and desirable.  

1 minute ago, Ed Mack said:

What's a "Special Edition" VIP card worth?  Nothing, because it will have you name on it.  LOL.

Ed?...

cause when you are at the bar and conveniently mistake your Star Wars VIP black card for your Metal American Express card ..

and go "OopS!"

you'll have unleashed the biggest Chick magnet Ever and They Will Bow and a round of applause and looks of Envy......

??Naww you're right ...probably get a wedgie instead....

???

3 minutes ago, ChadWick1e46 said:

Ed?...

cause when you are at the bar and conveniently mistake your Star Wars VIP black card for your Metal American Express card ..

and go "OopS!"

you'll have unleashed the biggest Chick magnet Ever and They Will Bow and a round of applause and looks of Envy......

??Naww you're right ...probably get a wedgie instead....

???

The metal American Express card is pretty awesome.  Weighs a pound or so...LOL

Just as well that I'm no rush to buy a 75192 if there's no incentive to get in early. I no wonder how exclusive it'll be. I may even buy a 10179 first as values are in freefall and it could still be worth a lot than 75192 would be after EOL.

Regarding 41999.... that was much easier to get hold of than a 21309.