Is that 16 B-Wings there? Wow, and I thought I was fortunate to get one for $100. :/

 

BTW, a B-Wing sold on eBay for a little over $300... This is giving me lots of hope in my first UCS investment set!

The recent sold listings for the set show that they are going for about $160-$170 right now.

The recent sold listings for the set show that they are going for about $160-$170 right now.

I know that. I'm just pointing out an outlier listing that was sold for an amount way higher than other listings...

Lets just hope new supply doesn't increase greatly when / if Lego releases more of these. I have a strange feeling they will throw us a curveball (same with the sold out Orc Forge) as sets seem to have longer retail lifespans now. My fingers are crossed and hoping Lego won't resell more since it was a poor seller at MSRP.

I also hope a nice # of $99 sets were opened. Not sure though since the B-Wing isn't overly popular with fans (unlike the X-Wing, A-Wing, and Snowspeeder). The B-Wing prob has as much love as the Y-Wing. At least the Y-Wing was in two original movies. Hence, popularity will not carry 10227 in the secondary market. Limited supply will along with people who try to buy each UCS set and missed out on this one before it EOL'd.

 

Yeah I worry about this too, but I just don't see it. Maybe they wait until it hits $200 and then they release more, but until its actually retired, I don't think people will pay retail $200 for this set, especially while Walmart sitll has some and sells them for $158

In two years people will forget that the B-Wing sold for $100.  They will only remember the $200 MSRP.  The set is still a good deal at $150.

In two years people will forget that the B-Wing sold for $100.  They will only remember the $200 MSRP.  The set is still a good deal at $150.

 

Definitely - hopefully we will see them in the new movies as well!

The B- wing is selling currently for $156.00 online at Target.

The B- wing is selling currently for $156.00 online at Target.

 

Its that at Walmart too. But thats not going to last long.

I am sure that you will be able to get at least msrp. Hopefully it will play some role in the new films.

I am sure that you will be able to get at least msrp. Hopefully it will play some role in the new films.

 

my friend,  some of us are betting on getting much more than msrp if this thing is retired in the next few months. it will then have the shortest retail life of any UCS set.  cha-ching!

Why do people seem to think that it will go EOL soon? Is it because it is getting harder to find? Slow sales? Pardon all the questions, newbie here.

Is that 16 B-Wings there? Wow, and I thought I was fortunate to get one for $100. :/

 

BTW, a B-Wing sold on eBay for a little over $300... This is giving me lots of hope in my first UCS investment set!

 

Just saw your reply.  Yeah, I went slightly insane on May 4th and purchased 16 of them for $99 (using TRU and Lego online). 

Last July, I was able to get another one from Target.com for $125.60. 

 

This was also my first UCS purchase so "cheers"

We should do very well with this set as long as Lego doesn't let it live too much longer.  I just hope Lego isn't just letting their retailers sell-out before making some available on their own web site.

Why do people seem to think that it will go EOL soon? Is it because it is getting harder to find? Slow sales? Pardon all the questions, newbie here.

 

A couple of reasons:

 

1. It's been Out of Stock on Lego S@H for awhile now, with no sign of restocking: http://shop.lego.com/en-US/B-Wing-Starfighter-10227

2. Brickset is showing it's retired in the US: http://www.brickset.com/detail/?set=10227-1

Those would be some pretty good reasons. Thanks for the info!

Just an FYI - last several sold on Ebay up to $180 already. I can't believe there are people who don't like this sets investment outlook if it really is gone.

Just an FYI - last several sold on Ebay up to $180 already. I can't believe there are people who don't like this sets investment outlook if it really is gone.

 

Yep - methinks we will see this guy appreciate nicely once it's off the major online retailer's virtual shelves.

 

BTW, the $100 B-Wing was an absolute gift from TLC.  I can't wait for the next one (if there is one).

I'm being impatient, but I wish it would hurry.  I just got them because they were cheap, no interest in it, waiting to dump it....my MF's on the other hand, I want to open all my VC's and make a gigantic castle display like no other, haha

Just an FYI - last several sold on Ebay up to $180 already. I can't believe there are people who don't like this sets investment outlook if it really is gone.

 

Welcome to the club

Yep - methinks we will see this guy appreciate nicely once it's off the major online retailer's virtual shelves.

 

BTW, the $100 B-Wing was an absolute gift from TLC.  I can't wait for the next one (if there is one).

 

Ain't that the truth. So true.   Lego really wanted to get rid of their own stock, huh?   we hardly ever see 50% online.  heck, i'm usually thrilled with 25% off.

My thoughts on the B-Wing?

 

BULLISH - complete with flames...

This is one of those sets I am stll kicking myself for not getting more during the May 4th promotion.

I only got 2.  I wish I have at least 10 at $99 each.

This is one of those sets I am stll kicking myself for not getting more during the May 4th promotion.

I only got 2. I wish I have at least 10 at $99 each.

Honestly, I suggest paying up to $150 now if you can. Buy as many as you can. You will still make money (just will take a tad longer).

Those who passed on these on May 4th will be kicking themselves.

 

Those who missed May 4th.  I am sorry...

 

This is an ideal set for any collector, both long and short term.

I only got one on may 4th. But I have managed to get a couple off CL, one for $140 & another for $120.

Count me in! You guys have convinced me

Count me in! You guys have convinced me

Welcome to the B-Wing club.