Here are the first real box pics.

 

 

 

 

they didn't hype it like they did with exo though

 

 

I’m sat on the fence right now wondering if I should just clear out the few hundred left at John Lewis or not. I see Amazon has it listed as #1 toy, but I take that with a pinch of salt. If LEGOs limit was 4, I’d order 4 right now to get promo set and free delivery. I’d also be gutted if I bought a ton at RRP and then Tesco had them on 3-for-2 later this month, but I will be setting the alarm for these!

4 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

I’m sat on the fence right now wondering if I should just clear out the few hundred left at John Lewis or not. I see Amazon has it listed as #1 toy, but I take that with a pinch of salt. If LEGOs limit was 4, I’d order 4 right now to get promo set and free delivery. I’d also be gutted if I bought a ton at RRP and then Tesco had them on 3-for-2 later this month, but I will be setting the alarm for these!

But but but..... you said you're not buying any more Lego anymore.......

I personally think TLG made a crap load of these after seeing @TabbyBoy was back in the game.

 

9 minutes ago, CNH1974 said:

But but but..... you said you're not buying any more Lego anymore.......

If this is anywhere near as good and has a short a life as the Research Institute, it’s the easiest money maker in ages.

#1 Toy on amazon.  https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Toys-Games/zgbs/toys-and-games

who knew there were so many resellers?  

Edited November 1, 20178 yr by cladner

1 minute ago, cladner said:

#1 Toy on amazon.  https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Toys-Games/zgbs/toys-and-games

who knew there were so many resellers?  

It’s THAT which got me thinking.....

 

Limit at SAH is 2. Doesn't qualify for the 24in1 set. Admittedly last year's 24in1 set was hard to sell on.

2 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

It’s THAT which got me thinking.....

 

But not available, or searchable on Amazon.co.uk.

14 minutes ago, lego rules said:

I personally think TLG made a crap load of these after seeing @TabbyBoy was back in the game.

 

 

20 minutes ago, CNH1974 said:

But not available, or searchable on Amazon.co.uk.

I know which is why I check US and EU sites for better deals ;-)

Amazon.com states it as #1,

The box looks the same size as the Exo Suit, bad omen?

Oi... you lot! I ain’t bought any yet!

Edited November 1, 20178 yr by TabbyBoy

1 hour ago, TabbyBoy said:

Oi... you lot! I ain’t bought any yet!

No wonder there is stock left.

Dipped a toe in the water and bought 5 from John Lewis.

It´s probably another Gingerbread House type blog hyping it in the USA. This one already has 1.5k shares after only 1 hour.

https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl/

It's Lincoln Memorial sized Box.
3 bags Inside, 1 with larger parts and 2 with smaller prints with minifigure parts.

side note, Juniors Promo doesnt apply in store. Only Online.

We need the RI hype machine to do its job again. Otherwise this will be 2017 version of ExoSuit for sure   

Btw, the box is about 2/3 the height of RI and about 1/2 lighter

 

15 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

We need the RI hype machine to do its job again. Otherwise this will be 2017 version of ExoSuit for sure   

 

 

That´s the last thing we need. A set should sell on its merits, not  because some random influencer gets paid to promote it or we get these crazy bubbles like Exo and RI had.

Edited November 1, 20178 yr by Val-E

35S7 seals on initial run.

1 hour ago, Djmunch said:

Dipped a toe in the water and bought 5 from John Lewis.

I got 3 from LEGO. I spoke to CS and they let me order 3 for the free delivery, but “don’t make a habit of it”.

But why is this limit 2 when RI and Exo were limit 5?

11 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said:

I got 3 from LEGO. I spoke to CS and they let me order 3 for the free delivery, but “don’t make a habit of it”.

But why is this limit 2 when RI and Exo were limit 5?

Guess they wanted to avoid a repeat of Saturn V. Perhaps first day sales in Europe aren´t strong (it´s a holiday in many countries so people are out doing other stuff) and that´s why you got 3.

32 minutes ago, Val-E said:

That´s the last thing we need. A set should sell on its merits, not  because some random influencer gets paid to promote it or we get these crazy bubbles like Exo and RI had.

That is not how marketing works

Just finished building mine.
Overall nice little charming set, Space Shuttle is a standout and minifigures ofc with many little printed details.
but the amount of unnecessary tiny bricks used to complete stands (especially M.Hamilton one) is just absurd.

overall I'd rate 7/10



 

Edited November 1, 20178 yr by Shewie

WM oos now.

Waited and hesitated on an,order of 100.  No choice now.

5 minutes ago, waddamon said:

Waited and hesitated on an,order of 100.  No choice now.

 You can get 100 at target. 

https://www.target.com/p/lego-174-ideas-women-of-nasa-21312/-/A-52946275#lnk=sametab