3 minutes ago, Val-E said:

It means 2xVIP and promo sets have suckered peope once again. I think it is done next year or the following.

That's what I thought.

HP Grindelwald 75951 discontinued on Target. Thoughts on what that could mean for other HP sets this season? Will we see retirement of most of the 2018 line?

 

2 hours ago, blacon said:

HP Grindelwald 75951 discontinued on Target. Thoughts on what that could mean for other HP sets this season? Will we see retirement of most of the 2018 line?

 

I think speculation has been that 75950, 75951, 75952 are on their way out. They've all been clearance at WM in store in August and have been heavily discounted online at WM, Target, Amazon, since then.

Not sure about other HP sets from 2018 though. Somewhere it was mentioned that 75955 was supposed to go out this year, but has been moved back a year. But, then WOOT just had a sale on those for $49.99 each, so I would think that would indicate that they're leaving sooner rather than later. But, that's just a guess on my part. 

17 minutes ago, skinsfan0521 said:

I think speculation has been that 75950, 75951, 75952 are on their way out. They've all been clearance at WM in store in August and have been heavily discounted online at WM, Target, Amazon, since then.

Not sure about other HP sets from 2018 though. Somewhere it was mentioned that 75955 was supposed to go out this year, but has been moved back a year. But, then WOOT just had a sale on those for $49.99 each, so I would think that would indicate that they're leaving sooner rather than later. But, that's just a guess on my part. 

75955 should leave the station this winter.

18 minutes ago, elmaslıefendi said:

75955 should leave the station this winter.

Brexit for Wizarding World sets. Extension for the others.

9 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Brexit for Wizarding World sets. Extension for the others.

Lego should make the Harry Potter line the new Star Wars line, and slow down the push of the Star Wars. There are so many sets that they could make into amazing builds. Quidditch World Cup, 4 Private Drive, 12 Grimmauld Place, etc.

31 minutes ago, spener90 said:

Lego should make the Harry Potter line the new Star Wars line, and slow down the push of the Star Wars. There are so many sets that they could make into amazing builds. Quidditch World Cup, 4 Private Drive, 12 Grimmauld Place, etc.

Disney should first purchase it then. 

3 hours ago, Val-E said:

Brexit for Wizarding World sets. Extension for the others.

...as in Brexit in name only ?

3 hours ago, Legojona said:

Disney should first purchase it then. 

... run the theme into the ground from an investment perspective with a conveyor belt of remakes.

Edited October 29, 20196 yr by cladner

4 hours ago, Legojona said:

Disney should first purchase it then. 

LEGO is already doing the Disney re-release model.  HP has been re-releasing everything under their banner even without Disney's involvement

THE BRICK FAN just released this article:

 

have received a list of LEGO sets that will be retiring at the end of the 2019 so you have about two months to pick them up if you have not yet done so. This very extensive list comes from a very reliable source and I am confident that this is the final list for 2019. Architecture United States Capitol Building (21030) Great Wall of China (21041) City Police Station (60141) Mountain Arrest (60173) Pickup & Caravan (60182) Arctic Mobile Exploration Base (60195) Capital City (60200) People Pack: Outdoor Adventures (60202) LEGO City Hospital (60204) Sky Police Diamond Heist (60209) Harvester Transport (60223) 2019 LEGO City Advent Calendar (60235) Creator Parisian Restaurant (10243) Carousel (10257) Mythical Creatures (31073) Rocket Rally Car (31074) Sunshine Surfer Van (31079) Pirate Roller Coaster (31084) Classic Bricks and Gears (10712) DC Comics Aquaman: Black Manta Strike (76095) App-Controlled Batmobile (76112) Batman: Batsub and the Underwater Clash (76116) Batman Mech vs. Poison Ivy Mech (76117) Knightmare Batman Acc. Set 2018 (853744) Disney Ariel’s Royal Celebration Boat (41153) Cinderella’s Dream Castle (41154) Ariel’s Seaside Castle (41160) Ariel, Aurora, and Tiana’s Royal Celebration (41162) Friends Mia’s Camper Van (41339) Friendship House (41340) Heartlake City Pet Center (41345) Friendship Box (41346) Heartlake City Resort (41347) Mia’s Forest Adventure (41363) Emma’s Art Studio (41365) Andrea’s Talent Show (41368) LEGO Friends Ceramic Mug (853891) Gear LEGO Creative Stationery Set (853917) Harry Potter Aragog’s Lair (75950) Grindelwald’s Escape (75951) Newt’s Case of Magical Creatures (75952) 2019 LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar (75964) Ideas LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V (21309) Voltron (21311) Ship in a Bottle (21313) TRON: Legacy (21314) Pop-Up Book (21315) Marvel Spider-Man and the Museum Break In (40343) The Hulkbuster Smash-Up (76104) The Hulkbuster: Ultron Edition (76105) Spider-Man: Doc Ock Diamond Heist (76134) Minecraft The Crafting Box 2.0 (21135) The Polar Igloo (21142) The Bedrock Adventures (21147) Steve BigFig with Parrot (21148) Alex BigFig with Chicken (21149) Skeleton BigFig with Magma Cube (21150) LEGO Minecraft Skin Pack 1 (853609) LEGO Minecraft Skin Pack 2 (853610) Ninjago Ninjago City (70620) Ninjago City Docks (70657) Cole’s Earth Driller (70669) LEGO NINJAGO Accessory Set (853544) NINJAGO Acc. Set 2019 (853866) Overwatch Tracer vs. Widowmaker (75970) Hanzo vs. Genji (75971) Dorado Showdown (75972) Seasonal Dragon Boat Race (80103) Speed Champions 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback (75884) Ford Fiesta M-Sport WRC (75885) Ferrari 488 GT3 “Scuderia Corsa” (75886) Porsche 911 RSR and 911 Turbo 3.0 (75888) Ferrari Ultimate Garage (75889) Star Wars Y-Wing Starfighter (75181) Moloch’s Landspeeder (75210) Sandcrawler (75220) Betrayal at Cloud City (75222) Elite Praetorian Guard Battle Pack (75225) Inferno Squad Battle Pack (75226) Escape Pod vs Dewback Microfighter (75228) Death Star Escape (75229) Porg (75230) Droid Gunship (75233) 2019 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (75245) Rebel A-Wing Starfighter (75247) Snowspeeder – 20th Anniversary Edition (75259) Clone Scout Walker – 20th Anniversary Edition (75261) Imperial Dropship – 20th Anniversary Edition (75262) Technic LEGO Power Functions Motor Set (8293) 6×6 All Terrain Tow Truck (42070) WHACK! (42072) BASH! (42073) Racing Yacht (42074) First Responder (42075) Mack Anthem (42078) Heavy Duty Forklift (42079) Forest Machine (42080) Power Boat (42089) Tracked Loader (42094) The LEGO Movie 2 LEGO Movie Make (70820) Emmet’s Thricycle (70823) Introducing Queen Watevra Wa’nabi (70824) Queen Watevra’s Build Whatever Box (70825) Pop-Up Party Bus (70828) Emmet and Lucy’s Escape Buggy (70829) Rex’s Rexplorer (70835) Shimmer & Shine Sparkle Spa (70837) Queen Watevra’s ‘So-Not-Evil’ Space Palace (70838) Welcome to Apocalypseburg! (70840) TLM2 Accessory Set 2019 (853865)

Good list. I'm going to put "2019 retirement list" in my own post for search reasons.?

No real surprises, I suppose. But thanks for the very clean and manageable list!

Not a bad start but there are some  obvious omissions like JW first wave, Creator Winter train and a whole bunch of City and Star Wars sets.

Edited October 30, 20196 yr by Val-E

Also what should be noted: this might be pretty much only US retiring list, while EU goes on for another couple of months.. 

9 minutes ago, iahawks550 said:

Good list. I'm going to put "2019 retirement list" in my own post for search reasons.?

No real surprises, I suppose. But thanks for the very clean and manageable list!

dont thank me.. thank THE BRICK FAN www.thebrickfan.com, its his work.

Edited October 30, 20196 yr by crayxlp
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Anyone knows what's going to happen with the Architecture Skyline sets? No words on those from no one... Any thoughts?

7 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Not a bad start but there are some  obvious omissions like JW first wave, Creator Winter train and a whole bunch of City and Star Wars sets.

I thought, this list is already known. Stonewars.de published this list a month ago. Their list also contains JW 2.1 wave sets... and sets, that will (most probably) stay alive.

https://www.stonewars.de/news/lego-end-of-life-2019/

7 minutes ago, Foxhound said:

I thought, this list is already known. Stonewars.de published this list a month ago. Their list also contains JW 2.1 wave sets... and sets, that will (most probably) stay alive.

https://www.stonewars.de/news/lego-end-of-life-2019/

Yes but US dates are a bit different. Stuff like Friendship box retired here in the summer, for instance. Put the 2 lists together and you will get about 95% of the picture as neither list is totally complete and has regional variations.

12 minutes ago, Therightbruno said:

Anyone knows what's going to happen with the Architecture Skyline sets? No words on those from no one... Any thoughts?

 

 

Edited October 30, 20196 yr by Val-E

I have to agree with Val-E.. for example the German list does not include Mack Anthem and there are only 2 HP sets

4 minutes ago, crayxlp said:

I have to agree with Val-E.. for example the German list does not include Mack Anthem and there are only 2 HP sets

Maybe some kind Brickpicker will post the complete list from their database now the cat is out of the bag?

Which Architecture skyline will retire this year? Anybody a clue?

26 minutes ago, rich79 said:

Which Architecture skyline will retire this year? Anybody a clue?

See my above post. None.

10 minutes ago, Val-E said:

See my above post. None.

You're probably right. The ones that retired did so after 2 years. London & NY are here way longer but that's no suprise. I would bet on Shanghai to go first, but probably not this year then

Just now, Therightbruno said:

You're probably right. The ones that retired did so after 2 years. London & NY are here way longer but that's no suprise. I would bet on Shanghai to go first, but probably not this year then

Yes, I expected Shanghai to go this year as Euro sales were really poor. I guess other markets saved it or they felt retiring the 2 Chinese sets would be too much of a Trump move.

NYC and London are on White House style life spans it seems.

Maybe I can make myself a coffin out of all of my 10220 sets.

4 minutes ago, Val-E said:

Yes, I expected Shanghai to go this year as Euro sales were really poor. I guess other markets saved it or they felt retiring the 2 Chinese sets would be too much of a Trump move.

NYC and London are on White House style life spans it seems.