Id like to buy this 9396 helicopter set, because i found it with a 20% less. Do you think it's a good set in terms of investment? Do you think it will have have a second life on the market after his retirement?

Retail is $119 on it so 20% off would be about $95 which seems like a good price to me. But then tax and shipping might make it not so good. What I always do is look at what it sold for on ebay and the asking price on Amazon before I purchase something and I usually buy sets that are at least 20% off retail with no tax and shipping cost. Unfortunately looking at prices on ebay and Amazon at this time of year is a little dangerous because prices are always inflated due to the Holiday Season. Those same prices often drop significantly in January. I'm not the best person to tell you what is best to invest in, you should be able to get a lot from reading the articles here and from other people with more experience. I tend to purchase things I like, some are likely great investments, some not so much!

Hello All,

 

   Does any one know why the Lego 9396 was discontinued so soon?  Technic sets generally have a 2-3 year run, but this set only was in production for approx. a year.  Is this b/c it sold poorly?  It is a fairly unique (largest Lego Technic Helicopter ever), I just don't know why Lego would not want to keep this one around.

It's listed as retiring, and it may stay this way for months. I don't think it's selling that badly, though probably not as popular as 9398.

I've seen one built in my local John Lewis and it's massive.  Sadly, mine is in it's box until EOL as I'm not really a Technic fan.

I built one, and it is impressive! I have 6 more to sell soon, average cost of around $65.

It is already EOL.  Surprisingly, it has generated little discussion or elation from buyers. I thought this would sell well, given that it is the largest Technic heli produced by Lego.  Also, many technic enthusiests are kinds growing tired of so many trucks, cars, and construction equipment for technic sets.  Nice to see some planes and helis, especially large ones.  But... back to the topic, it is already EOL, Lego will not be producing more.  But why did it hit EOL so soon? 

It looks awesome but among the bigger sets 9395-8, it is the only one still available for shipping @ TRU.com and the only one still have multiple available in my local store. Sign of weaker performance than the trucks after EOL? 

It hasn't been out that long. The lack of power functions might be a downside, but as it is something quite different I expect it to do quite nicely when it becomes discontinued.

Hardly a weak set. The set is big and has striking colour as how a rescue heli is in real life. The price started to rise once it was listed as retiring a month ago, and is one of those sets that see price appreciation although it's still not officially retired. Amazon own stock already depleted.

Early days yet, be patient.  I have one sealed for when the time comes.  I've seen it built in my local John Lewis and it's pretty impressive.

This set is a huge sleeper to me. I think it will hit 200.00 by Christmas.

The production run is a little shorter for this set than other sets. Probably because the set not popular.

Is there not a dual-rotor copter for 2014? Maybe this is the replacement.

We wills ee. I hope this set hits $200 - Have one I got for $100 and one I got for $71. But its definitely not exploding out of the gate.

It's quite ugly imo.

It's quite ugly imo.

I built this set, and I completely disagree.  I think it is awesome.  But Technic is more of an acquired taste for some.

It's listed as retiring, and it may stay this way for months. I don't think it's selling that badly, though probably not as popular as 9398.

 

a little late to chime in, but I just noticed the thread...

 

I've seen these ~25% off here in certain chains here in Germany, where Technic is usually popular, not too long after release. And they were sitting on the shelves, even after that chains 20%-off-Lego days. That was a non-buy I didn't regret. So far. Unlike Dino HQ (and others) at 50% off...

I just picked up one of these for $59.98, would you all recommend picking up more at this price?

I just picked up one of these for $59.98, would you all recommend picking up more at this price?

THERE WORTH MORE THEN TWICE That NOW!!!!! So no I'd wait to there at 20 bucks each to get more.

I just picked up one of these for $59.98, would you all recommend picking up more at this price?

 

Yes absolutely.

I just picked up one of these for $59.98, would you all recommend picking up more at this price?

 

Yes, since they are selling for $100

when do you all see selling sets? I also got 2 City Garage for $59.98, 2 Goblin kings for $65. and the Creator 2 in 1 Tow truck for $39.

I just picked up one of these for $59.98, would you all recommend picking up more at this price?

 

Um ... if you don't want it at that price ... I would totally love it at that price ... how can I get one?

I just bought one for 70 euro's and a FREE creator 31019 forest animals set with it. I think that was an awesome deal! I hope!