To continue an earlier thread, here are the sets listed on S@H as "Retiring Soon":

 

Friends - Stephanie's Cool Convertible, Olivia's Speedboat, Mia's Bedroom, Series 1 foil packs

Duplo - Train Starter Set, Doctor's Clinic, Emergency Helicopter

Creator - Apple Tree House

Lego Games - Ninjago, Pirate Plank

Chima Speedorz - CHI Battles, Ring of Fire, Target Practice, CHI Waterfall

Technic - Mini Container Truck

LOTR - Gandalf Arrives, Orc Forge

CMF - Series 9

Architecture - Sugnyemun

Marvel Super Heroes - Captain America's Avenging Cycle

Star Wars - Endor Rebel Trooper and Imperial Trooper Battle Pack, Planet Bespin & Twin Cloud Car, Planet Endor & AT-ST

 

Nothing earth-shattering.  Orc Forge surprises me the most.

And WV sets are not that bad, look how 10229 is performing. That one has served it's 2 year cycle and was marked as sold out in mid december IIRC, so it shouldn't come back this november. It's just that in the EU this theme is not as popular as it is in the US, not even close.

It seems that the less your country has snow during winters, the less these sets are popular.

That would explain why this theme is not seeked in australia, and guessing by your location, nor in spain.

 

But in France it's "quite" popular (not super but ok), and I think that the more the country and inhabitants can have snowy winters, the more this theme becomes popular.

 

There are some netherlands and germans members here who could confirm (or not) that this theme is popular in their country (having snowy winters).

nor in spain.

Just as a small proof, I bought 2 MISB 10216's in December in a local, large toy shop.

It seems that the less your country has snow during winters, the less these sets are popular.

That would explain why this theme is not seeked in australia, and guessing by your location, nor in spain.

 

But in France it's "quite" popular (not super but ok), and I think that the more the country and inhabitants can have snowy winters, the more this theme becomes popular.

 

There are some netherlands and germans members here who could confirm (or not) that this theme is popular in their country (having snowy winters).

I have a business venture to propose... We pool our money, buy lots of winter sets, and set up physical shop in Alaska. 

I have a business venture to propose... We pool our money, buy lots of winter sets, and set up physical shop in Alaska Rusia.  

Fixed.  He said country with snow, NOT state :D

Fixed. He said country with snow, NOT state :D

Russia*

You r welcome. Lol

Russia*

You r welcome. Lol

Damn got served with my own medicine   :D

Fixed. He said country with snow, NOT state :D

Given the shipping situation, I think alaska qualifies as separate country :-)

It seems that the less your country has snow during winters, the less these sets are popular.

That would explain why this theme is not seeked in australia, and guessing by your location, nor in spain.

But in France it's "quite" popular (not super but ok), and I think that the more the country and inhabitants can have snowy winters, the more this theme becomes popular.

There are some netherlands and germans members here who could confirm (or not) that this theme is popular in their country (having snowy winters).

by this logic they should make tornado themed sets. Dniim woukd buy every last one. Too soon?

by this logic they should make tornado themed sets. Dniim woukd buy every last one. Too soon?

I can't talk right now! We've got COWS!!!

That tornado is really cool but it'd be no match for my kids.

by this logic they should make tornado themed sets. Dniim woukd buy every last one. Too soon?

Surprised that Lego never got to license Wizard Of Oz. Or there is someone who has exclusive merchandise license?

Didn't Wizard of Oz just get to the review stage at CUUSOO

Phht... 

Nothing can beat motorized tornado!  (except maybe motorized sharknado?)

http://lego.gizmodo.com/this-wizard-of-oz-lego-build-features-a-motorized-torna-514152930

Didn't Wizard of Oz just get to the review stage at CUUSOO

Russia*

You r welcome. Lol

in Russia, they just might annex your shop... but people do throw away crazy money there...

Yep...  https://ideas.lego.com/projects/43978

so it looks like the idea was turned down?

Hey, this thread is off topic again       .....  and way more interesting now.

Hey, this thread is off topic again ..... and way more interesting now.

it is morally wrong to intentially derail a thread.

by this logic they should make tornado themed sets. Dniim woukd buy every last one. Too soon?

I can't talk right now! We've got COWS!!!

6862 back to $24.99 on Amazon... 60 left.

6862 back to $24.99 on Amazon... 60 left.

Amazon is still out of stock. Only resellers left including the $24.99 seller.

Are people thinking thinking this is gonna be a huge gainer? Doubtful IMO

Are people thinking thinking this is gonna be a huge gainer? Doubtful IMO

 

If it hits $50, I'll be happy.

Are people thinking thinking this is gonna be a huge gainer? Doubtful IMO

6862 could maybe go up to 3x retail if the classic custome isn't refreshed, the other minifigs are exclusive for now,