1 hour ago, MrToes16 said:

I wanted to get into modular building but I don't have the space for the regular models. So I picked up this one. Hopefully, I can learn some interesting techniques so I can build my own mini-modulars.

 

There's a ton of instructions out there for additional builds.  Including all the modulars that have come after these first 5.  Think about the TRU sets, too.

Detectives Office rrp -5% redcard from Target.  Arriving Friday. for personal build

Hellooooo Kohls...also a single Duplo Hulk.



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What does that say?

What does that say?

$12. It’s chain-wide.


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Local find...6285 Black Seas Barracuda and 6274 Caribbean Clipper $185 total. Both used/100% complete with box and instructions however, the Barracuda's minifigures are still sealed/new and sails are mint!

8 hours ago, Phil B said:

Bought a few My Own Train wagons off of EBay using my bucks certificate and the 8% back in bucks promo. Got a 10013 new in box for $40 shipped, and two 10017 hoppers used with box and manual, one for $50 and one for $59. That last one was a bit of a bummer because I placed a Best Offer early on in my search, thinking I would get countered at best, but the seller accepted the offer straight away. Found better priced ones but felt obliged to see my offer through when it got accepted. You can never have enough cargo cars on your railroad anyways.

 

 

 

EDIT: prices are before applying my eBay bucks certificate

Is this you?

(Image from Facebook LEGO train group)

7 minutes ago, dx0520 said:

Is this you?

(Image from Facebook LEGO train group)

That's $41,000 worth of trains right there (and no, those are not "My Own Train" but Santa Fe Set 1 and Set 2 packages, going for ~$500 each right now new in box)

24 minutes ago, Phil B said:

That's $41,000 worth of trains right there (and no, those are not "My Own Train" but Santa Fe Set 1 and Set 2 packages, going for ~$500 each right now new in box)

So what you’re saying is, in addition to big boats don’t sink, buildings don’t collapse...trains never crash? Duly noted.

9 hours ago, MrToes16 said:

Ugh...now I'm torn whether or not to open one of my Daigon Alley boxes. Which one will prevail? Investment greed or building joy?

you have more than 1 for a reason...right?

 

25 minutes ago, dx0520 said:

So what you’re saying is, in addition to big boats don’t sink, buildings don’t collapse...trains never crash? Duly noted.

Trains are by-and-large some of the surest investments in the LEGO world.

5 hours ago, Phil B said:

Trains are by-and-large some of the surest investments in the LEGO world.

So are planes. I've yet to not 2x my investment on any airport set within a year on EOL. Trains take a little longer, but still good.

Architecture sets are the most "sure" thing for investing Lego in my opinion.

 

A couple weeks ago I bought a Classic Yellow Castle 375. With box in very good condition, instructions. Complete. $375. I had to have one for personal collection. I actually had one when I was a kid and still have parts of it but I wanted one complete. The high price is due to the great condition of the box.

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9 hours ago, $20 on joe vs dan said:

you have more than 1 for a reason...right?

 

I don't have that many and I'm saving them for when the current Harry Potter sets retire to see if they get a good bump. Maybe I'll just bricklink/owl the pieces I don't already have.

7x 75951 Grindelwald's Escape for £9.98 each. I'll even say exactly where I got them from:

Asda in Westmead, Farnborough

They also have RW&AD Brickheadz, but at RRP so I left them there. The 3-in-1 CITY sets for £12.50 have gone.

That's $41,000 worth of trains right there (and no, those are not "My Own Train" but Santa Fe Set 1 and Set 2 packages, going for ~$500 each right now new in box)

I just fell down and am now drowning in my own drool! Dang son!! That's a stack of awesomeness! I bow to thee (who ever thee is....)

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2 hours ago, Gonkalin said:

Architecture sets are the most "sure" thing for investing Lego in my opinion.

 

Aaaaand the most unpredictable in terms of EOL. Talk to people who went deep early with White Houses or Eifel towers

7 hours ago, TabbyBoy said:

7x 75951 Grindelwald's Escape for £9.98 each. I'll even say exactly where I got them from:

Asda in Westmead, Farnborough

They also have RW&AD Brickheadz, but at RRP so I left them there. The 3-in-1 CITY sets for £12.50 have gone.

It's a shame Farnborough is a bit too far. I'm after a couple of RW&AD even at RRP. Only ones I can't find! 

Found a stash of 9x 31058 - Mighty Dinosaurs at Kohl's, confirmed $4.49.

Found a stash of 9x 31058 - Mighty Dinosaurs at Kohl's, confirmed $4.49.

How are you tracking stock? All stores within an hours drive of me say unavailable for pickup on all clearance sets.


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How are you tracking stock? All stores within an hours drive of me say unavailable for pickup on all clearance sets.


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I only have one store, it’s not hard. ???

Found a stash of 9x 31058 - Mighty Dinosaurs at Kohl's, confirmed $4.49.

Yes. Have been clearing those from the Kohls around me. One had 11 in stock.

Should we open a Kohl's clearance thread? So far I have seen:

70% off:
31058 dinosaurs
Sweet Surprises Modular shop

25% off:
60204 City Hospital
Remote controlled Batmobile
Jurassic World T-Rex
75207 Battlepack

(All off the top of my head)

11 minutes ago, Phil B said:

Yes. Have been clearing those from the Kohls around me. One had 11 in stock.

Should we open a Kohl's clearance thread? So far I have seen:

70% off:
31058 dinosaurs
Sweet Surprises Modular shop

25% off:
60204 City Hospital
Remote controlled Batmobile
Jurassic World T-Rex
75207 Battlepack

(All off the top of my head)

Spider-Man /hulk duplo is also $11-12. Msrp $40 iirc