I think you're right about 41999.  Mars Rover "doesn't count" because it's Cuusoo / Ideas.

not jumping into the discussion either way but I would love to have some more of that set that does not count.

lol

But Lego wouldn't spend "millions of dollars" on a set & release it for only a couple of months...

Triple E sold out

Research Institute was available for less than a year.

Lego Architecture Sungnyemun

I think you're right about 41999.  Mars Rover "doesn't count" because it's Cuusoo / Ideas.

41999 shouldnt count either as everyone knew it was going to be a limited, numbered, idea like set. if mars rover doesnt count this shouldnt either. we're talking about mainstream production set here, see above ^

Edited August 21, 201510 yr by jerryherb

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Sea Cow is sold out....

Everything I was expecting to go is pretty much sold out (in some form) at this point.  Now which ones do they bring back after christmas....

I agree that sets that were known to be or announced to be limited production before they came out don't really count. Everyone knew RI was a short run. Everyone knew 41999 and Mars Rover would be short. Sungnyemun was known to be a limited release (and was still 10 months of availability). No one expected a City set like the Supply Plane to disappear and Zombies was just weird, I still don't fully understand why. So really, it's been two sets so far (with maybe a couple other examples no one has come up with yet).

Research Institute was available for less than a year.

Another Cuusoo / Ideas set.  Cuusoo sets "don't count" because they aren't part of an overarching line that has availability everywhere, and is expected to be readily avaiable. It's supposed to be a "one and done" set (at least, originally).  That all changed with RI and Exo-Suit, but we know that those were originally designed to be a one-time run per their creators.

41999 shouldnt count either as everyone knew it was going to be a limited, numbered, idea like set. if mars rover doesnt count this shouldnt either. we're talking about mainstream production set here, see above ^

You're right, and I forgot about that.  It was labeled as a limited edition run.

I agree that sets that were known to be or announced to be limited production before they came out don't really count. Everyone knew RI was a short run. Everyone knew 41999 and Mars Rover would be short. Sungnyemun was known to be a limited release (and was still 10 months of availability). No one expected a City set like the Supply Plane to disappear and Zombies was just weird, I still don't fully understand why. So really, it's been two sets so far (with maybe a couple other examples no one has come up with yet).

3222, 8/10 - 11/10

8403, 8/10 - 12/10

10173, 10/07 - 12/07

3222, 8/10 - 11/10

8403, 8/10 - 12/10

10173, 10/07 - 12/07

Thanks for that reminder, I wanted that Limousine!

Edited August 21, 201510 yr by dcdfan

3222, 8/10 - 11/10

8403, 8/10 - 12/10

10173, 10/07 - 12/07

These are ancient.  

Thanks for that reminder, I wanted that Limousine!

Yep it is an awesome set. Last set I bought that had the old school car doors. Not quite appropriate for the economic times in 2010 lol.

A few sets every year?  I'm going to call you out here - can you name those sets?

I can think of two - 9465 Zombies (available July to October 2012) and 60064 Arctic Supply Plane (available August to December 2014).

I asked this question a couple months ago (probably in the JW thread), and I think we came up with one more.  But that's not indicative of "every year a few sets will retire after only being available for a few months."

 

#1 Star Wars 2014 V-wing Fighter available from 2/14/14 - 11/28/14 

#2 CIty Helicopter Limousine 3222 available from 8/5/10 - 11/8/10 

#3 most of the lone ranger sets in 2013 were only available for 8 months but that's not surprising otherwise I can't find any sets that retired early in 2013.

#4 Mill Village Raid - available from May 2011 - Nov 2011.

Maybe "few" was a little strong.  "One or two" would have been more appropriate.

 

 

Edited August 21, 201510 yr by cladner

sigh... every time i say this someone calls me on it.  

#1 Star Wars 2014 V-wing Fighter available from 2/14/14 - SOLD OUT 11/28/14 never to return on .

#2 City Arctic Supply Plane 2014 available from 8/2014 - 12/2014 - SOLD OUT never to to return.

I'll come up with some more later.  

I'm honestly not trying to be pissy on this.  But I feel like we perpetuate this idea that there are multiples of sets that retire after three months every year.  But one or two sets doesn't make it true.  (We're up to two sets now for 2014, since I already mentioned Arctice Supply Plane).

I honestly want to see us create a true list for reference so we can put this to rest.

Mystery Machine and TBBT  are back in full force at my TRU, two stacks.... lol

3222, 8/10 - 11/10

8403, 8/10 - 12/10

10173, 10/07 - 12/07

 

These are ancient.  

 

What about: 

4643 | 13 May 11 - 20 Jan 12

4202 | 02 Jun 12 - 17 Nov 12

4206-2 | 04 Jan 12 - 14 Sep 12

9472 | 16 May 12 - 21 Feb 13

70010 | 01 Aug 13 - 23 May 14

21107 | 03 Jun 14 - 26 Jan 15

In 2012 some Ninjago sets retired after less than a year (9446 etc.).

And all sets of the final Hobbit and LEGO Movie waves come to mind (I know they are still available in US but in EU they are retired already).

Edited August 21, 201510 yr by Wildemar

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Not sure if this is a serious request, but you realize this is the "retiring soon - open speculation" thread, right?  Daily Deals is the thread for endless chatter about gift card deals.  Talk about a thread that could use some cleansing...

Not sure if this is a serious request, but you realize this is the "retiring soon - open speculation" thread, right?  Daily Deals is the thread for endless chatter about gift card deals.  Talk about a thread that could use some cleansing...

Mods moved them...

Not sure what to think, my Wal-Mart restocked about 10 Arctic Base Camps for $89.97 each.

Not sure what to think, my Wal-Mart restocked about 10 Arctic Base Camps for $89.97 each.

that is a head scratcher, maybe for winter markets like yourself??

that is a head scratcher, maybe for winter markets like yourself??

Maybe, I'm hoping for a snow days special.

Most of the stores around here still have them at $89.97.  I only found one for $45 and it was a long way from home.

Edited August 23, 201510 yr by exciter1

SOH  is down to 64 stock @ SAH.

With no signs of a box re-design does anyone else think this could be slipping out soon before TB. I know the TB box re design doesn't mean its sticking around, but I personally think its a good indicator.

Anyway I've got myself worried enough to buy one before I was planning too. If this goes this year it will do very well indeed.  I'll be keeping a close eye for a restock.

@‌TheGallows

Which set are you referring to? In other words, which set is down to 64 stock?

@‌TheGallows

Which set are you referring to? In other words, which set is down to 64 stock?

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