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.

Bit of a crappy set though isn't it? (it wasn't my original quote, don't blame me!). If this performs better than IST I will officially quit the game. Yes, I will do a Tabby on you. Pathetic set [emoji4]

SW: Rebels never been a good seller afaik. this one in particular is a way overpriced, but short lifespan can turn this one into a jewel in couple of years.

Except maybe Ghost and Phantom...

16 minutes ago, Simon74 said:

Except maybe Ghost and Phantom...

...and AT-DP

SW: Rebels never been a good seller afaik. this one in particular is a way overpriced, but short lifespan can turn this one into a jewel in couple of years.

It's OT ships and Vader/Vaders Tie. It's not like the IAC/Ghost/Phantom which have no connection point for a movie fan. And what the two above said about the Ghost/Phantom. AT-DP is still TBD for my $35 buy-in.

15 hours ago, exciter1 said:

Maybe we should pin that for the bubble thread. 

6 hours ago, exciter1 said:

...and AT-DP

Have you been selling?  At what price?

 

11 minutes ago, Sfcommando14 said:

AT-DP is still TBD for my $35 buy-in.

True.  I had the same buy-in from Sam's Club about a year ago and I was expecting a better FBA price by now but it hasn't made much progress.  I guess I will have to be patient with this one.

1 minute ago, zskid00 said:

Have you been selling?  At what price?

True.  I had the same buy-in from Sam's Club about a year ago and I was expecting a better FBA price by now but it hasn't made much progress.  I guess I will have to be patient with this one.

I sold unintentionally, because FBA lost the boxes of these I sent in.  It's doing decent and will continue rising.

Is this new? Ewok Village on backorder...

22 minutes ago, c_rpg said:

Is this new? Ewok Village on backorder...

Which site? 

EU new.

Ewok Village is now showing as Sold Out in the EU and US S@H. Backorder no longer possible.

Most of the Smyth stores are finally showing low stock too, please sell out soon...

20 minutes ago, c_rpg said:

Ewok Village is now showing as Sold Out in the EU and US LEGO Shop at Home. Backorder no longer possible.

What do you think about this news (Ewok Village) ?

Quantity limit of 1 for SC on amazon lifted. Max limit 30 now.

30 minutes ago, AlMa2017 said:

What do you think about this news (Ewok Village) ?

Red 5 Part Deux

18 minutes ago, Anomander said:

Red 5 Part Deux

Slowly rising in price after most of the idiot undercutters have sold out? 

That will be fine.

10 minutes ago, Furious_george said:

Slowly rising in price after most of the idiot undercutters have sold out? 

That will be fine.

Slowly being the key word.

If you're fine with capital tied up in these UCS sets for half a decade that would be a lot more profitable invested in other sets at quicker turnover then it's a winning strategy. 

A lot less return but ideal for those who couldn't be fussed with the extra work. But the eyecatching flagship sets are what most newcomers target as they are more glamourous and have the eyewatering lore of profits of a bygone age. The gold-fevered should be under no illusion about the recent trend on these UCS sets due to the surge of new investors stockpiling these and killing past growth rates.

Is the new robotic set from Lego announced yesterday during CES a real reaplacement of current EV3

Not a replacement. Just a new range aimed at younger kids than Mindstorms.

On 1/4/2017 at 5:18 PM, AlMa2017 said:

What do you think about this news (Ewok Village) ?

Oh man. I am new at this game and already weary of the EV, PS, SOH etc etc

Would be swell if they would just retire these bad boys

 

 

Any news of retirement for Creator: Rainforest Animals (Parrot) 31031 or Red Creatures (Dragon) 31032? I'm assuming that Park Animals (Duckhunt) and Mighty Dinosaurs are the replacements for them. I love building these. I liked the Red Dragon even more than I expected after building it. I was hoping to catch a few of Red Creatures (Dragon) and Rainforest Animals (Parrot) on clearance or 40% or more discount price but at this point they aren't appearing in stores often and I'm beginning to suspect that they are retiring very soon (or slowly phased out with the replacements).  

75101 C2C at SAH,  this might be the start of more TFA sets to go...

22 minutes ago, Mhd747 said:

75101 C2C at SAH,  this might be the start of more TFA sets to go...

hallelujah - an EOL without "RETIRING SOON"