Ok so here is my problem, I have 1 Haunted House and really want to open it but have told myself not to do it until I get another one to keep sealed. I'm wondering how long this set is scheduled to be around? Other similar priced items that are on my need list include: Arkham, r2-d2, UCS Xwing, Grand Emporium & Tower of Orthanc.

 

Just wondeirng which ones are expected to be on their way out so I be sure to get them....Or am I just better off saying to hell with that and buy another Haunted House?

 

there are several threads on this. But to answer your question I believe everyone here will agree that out of what you posted the GE will go first.

I would open it. Even used it ahould be worth good amount once its retired.

there are several threads on this. But to answer your question I believe everyone here will agree that out of what you posted the GE will go first.

Yep, if you need a Grand Emporium, get it now.  Everything else you mentioned is relatively new and should not be nearing retirement.  The next one from your list to retire is likely to be the Haunted House though.

No one knows unfortunately. But I sort of doubt the Haunted House will last two years past the monster fighters line. Although I can't believe they aren't adding to the line as it seemed to do so well.

These are when I think they will EOL

2014

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Grand Emporium

2014/2015

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Haunted House

2015

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R2-D2

Arkham Asylum Breakout

2015/2016

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Tower Of Orthanc

Red Five X-Wing Starfighter

Pet shop? Tower bridge?

These are when I think they will EOL2014-------Grand Emporium2014/2015---------------Haunted House2015-------R2-D2Arkham Asylum Breakout2015/2016---------------Tower Of OrthancRed Five X-Wing Starfighter

I have a plan...Attack!  

 

 

But seriously, I'd get the Emporium first.

I agree the best bet is go after the GE first. Speaking of the Emporium... Why does Target have it for $159. $10 over retail.

How much would you pay for GE?

Also, when will Tower bridge retire?

How much would you pay for GE?

Also, when will Tower bridge retire?

 

You're likely to be paying MSRP if you want it new in box, with the possibility of some perks (freebies and points if ordered through Lego VIP, occasional "buy this get this free or cheap" sales from other retailers, but those are sporadic and a matter of luck).

 

Nobody knows retirement dates exactly except the department at Lego that handles those things, and sometimes they probably change their minds, too.