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.

Because I know I can't be the only one... What is ToT?

5 minutes ago, pharmjod said:

Because I know I can't be the only one... What is ToT?

Yup you were not the only one

15 minutes ago, pharmjod said:

Because I know I can't be the only one... What is ToT?

75299?

7 minutes ago, vasp said:

75299?

yup. its everywhere. even costco in canada has been giving this away for free with over a dozen larger sets over the last 6 months. walmart 3 pack? check. 

2 hours ago, Bricklectic said:

which tool are you using to see stock amounts?

ToT is a safe bet

Keepa for chrome

On 10/21/2022 at 9:39 PM, Gonkalin said:

 

 

75252 - Imperial Star Destroyer sold out at SAH - USA. 

Good news. I’m thinking this one will do really well. My gut is telling me this was a back burner set for buyers and sellers alike. 

On 10/25/2022 at 8:51 PM, dennugsmello said:

Good news. I’m thinking this one will do really well. My gut is telling me this was a back burner set for buyers and sellers alike. 

Is it worth the space and money, not to mention it's difficult to ship. I have one for my own collection but am on the fence for this one. 

I may hit it if there is enough stock left over for black friday where i will see 30% off at a local retailer. They still have 72 in stock today for 20% off but I'm not pulling the trigger. 

4 hours ago, coelian said:

Is it worth the space and money, not to mention it's difficult to ship.

This is definitely a concern. Plus, with a premium set like this, you run the risk of a collector who wants the box to arrive in pristine condition and any blemishes just won't do.

10 hours ago, BillyBricks said:

This is definitely a concern. Plus, with a premium set like this, you run the risk of a collector who wants the box to arrive in pristine condition and any blemishes just won't do.

Or some idiot building it and sending it back.

For me I found one 95% sealed in box (got it w a fat discount obviously) for my next Mt. Everest (learned w/ the MILF about building from all loose]

...and two NSIB 

one for the vault and one to sell locally to recoup my initial investments

THIS is the way

Edited October 27, 20223 yr by $20 on joe vs dan

Is 42096: Porsche 911 RSR finally going to retire this year?  Brickset says it is but it's not on the Stonewars list.  It's been around a long time for a Technic set.

On 10/28/2022 at 7:21 PM, 1x1 said:

Is 42096: Porsche 911 RSR finally going to retire this year?  Brickset says it is but it's not on the Stonewars list.  It's been around a long time for a Technic set.

LEGO just recently increased the MSRP by 25% for the European market (159,99 € - 199,99 €), the set saw a small increase at the beginning of this year as well (+10 €).

Therefore, I'd consider it highly unlikely this set will retire any time soon, most definitely not this year, that's for sure.

4 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

so its off to the brooms...er.. races?

1 minute ago, Bricklectic said:

so its off to the brooms...er.. races?

14 months with limited availability in the USA, still plentiful in other regions, first golden minifigure set to retire. Amazon listing looks suppressed, ebay is $10 more. I went deep on these but with a great buy in.  2 years 3X-5X would be nice.  

Disney Castle available on shopdisney: https://www.shopdisney.com/lego-disney-castle-71040-limited-release-673419254601.html?isProductSearch=1&plpPosition=undefined&searchType=autosuggest-popular&siteSearchTopProduct=1

maybe last push? believe this one retires and shows sold out on lego

On 10/28/2022 at 1:21 PM, 1x1 said:

Is 42096: Porsche 911 RSR finally going to retire this year?  Brickset says it is but it's not on the Stonewars list.  It's been around a long time for a Technic set.

The Brickset data is not reliable at this point.  42096 has been off of the list for 2021 for some months now.

1 hour ago, Pseudoty said:

14 months with limited availability in the USA, still plentiful in other regions, first golden minifigure set to retire. Amazon listing looks suppressed, ebay is $10 more. I went deep on these but with a great buy in.  2 years 3X-5X would be nice.  

Maybe good on paper, but Amazon said FU to the ASIN.   We live in a world controlled by Lord Bezos

56 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Maybe good on paper, but Amazon said FU to the ASIN.   We live in a world controlled by Lord Bezos

Don't you mean Lord Jassy?  Bezos is off trying to be Pitbull these days:

53 minutes ago, redcell said:

Don't you mean Lord Jassy?  Bezos is off trying to be Pitbull these days:

1. Bezzos has a better ring to it
2. That shirt probably costs more than what I make per month

3 hours ago, Darth_Raichu said:

1. Bezzos has a better ring to it
2. That shirt probably costs more than what I make per month

1. I agree with you there.

2. That is no doubt true...it never fails to amaze me how much you have to pay to look that ridiculous:

https://mausandhoffman.com/mens-clothing/mens-woven-shirts/firenze-paisley-sport-shirt-SSH1-135753

https://mausandhoffman.com/mens-clothing/mens-woven-shirts/queue-for-the-zoo-print-liberty-of-london-shirt-SSH1-134961

https://mausandhoffman.com/mens-clothing/mens-woven-shirts/ardito-print-sport-shirt-SSH1-136064

And here I was worrying about Walmart / Target's stock of Sesame, meanwhile over at B & N..........

10275 Elf Club House: Sold out in Europe

Too bad, was on the top of my To-Buy-List for the upcoming Black Friday. At least I already got one for my daughter.

On 11/1/2022 at 11:43 AM, Stonebreaker said:

LEGO just recently increased the MSRP by 25% for the European market (159,99 € - 199,99 €), the set saw a small increase at the beginning of this year as well (+10 €).

Therefore, I'd consider it highly unlikely this set will retire any time soon, most definitely not this year, that's for sure.

I didn't think so but was just hoping really.  I don't think any of the sets that went up in the recent increases are retiring which would obviously make sense.  It's just that it's been around an unusually long time for a Technic set and I really want it to end!

You can probably guess I've got a lot of them.  

At least I got them for a great price though so after the increase even if I sell them around RRP I'd be doing very well.  It'd be nice if it had gone a couple of years ago though......