Figure it out....and  profit.  Pretty simple actually....we all desire what we can't have and covet scarcity.

Funny how this set sits for months at 30% to 50% off, then all of a sudden as soon as it is starting to dry up, people will pay over retail.  The human race baffles me.

 

It is called wanting what we can't have....and "collectibles"

People can see this stuff not moving but as soon as last drinks are called........

 

Hmm not really a fan of this set, but I think most people aren't so maybe it will be worth more int he future?

One of the real good things about the set is the Boromir figure.  You go through the movies and you can only come up with a handful of LEGO sets that might be done that have the character in it.  Maybe a Balrog scene....or a Lurtz Battle scene......but that's about it. 

Damn! Looks like the prices are rising now. Found this set at a local Target and the cheapest with RedCard + coupon would be $55 after all is said and down...

One of the rumored sets for the next wave had boromir, that would make the cave troll and pippin the only exclusives to this set. 

One of the rumored sets for the next wave had boromir, that would make the cave troll and pippin the only exclusives to this set. 

 

exactly what I am hoping for....

 

Mines of Moria costs so much in EU ... around 55

Amazon Uk is holding at

Amazon Uk is holding at

One of the rumored sets for the next wave had boromir, that would make the cave troll and pippin the only exclusives to this set. 

I really do think the cave troll alone will carry the set. I doubt this set will go to the moon in value, maybe $100 at most, but if youre getting them at $50, thats a 100% ROI, not bad these days.

 

Also, as a side not, it appears shelob attacks is the only set from the first series left on LEGO Shop at Home

I really do think the cave troll alone will carry the set. I doubt this set will go to the moon in value, maybe $100 at most, but if youre getting them at $50, thats a 100% ROI, not bad these days.

 

Also, as a side not, it appears shelob attacks is the only set from the first series left on LEGO Shop at Home

100% return on investment is great!

 

Isn't Boromir in this set too?  He is rare so far.

Yeah, it seems the first wave of LOTR is coming to its end. I was waiting for HD to go down some more on amazon, but no luck so far. I bought one at 25% discount for 80 pounds with tax and delivery. That's below 100

Yeah, it seems the first wave of LOTR is coming to its end. I was waiting for HD to go down some more on amazon, but no luck so far. I bought one at 25% discount for 80 pounds with tax and delivery. That's below 100

The Troll has a pretty bad build since it tends to fall alot unless you position the hammer correctly which is a huge let down....

 

So you're saying if you put a croissant or a drumstick in his hand, he'll keel over?

So you're saying if you put a croissant or a drumstick in his hand, he'll keel over?

 

Yes, unless in right position.... The troll is imbalanced sadly....  he is too light compared to his weapon so once the weapon is in his hands it makes him shaky figure at best with limited pose variations...

Picked another one of these up today for

Yes, unless in right position.... The troll is imbalanced sadly.... he is too light compared to his weapon so once the weapon is in his hands it makes him shaky figure at best with limited pose variations...

There used to be some cool looking trolls in the Kingdoms line, didn't there? I regret missing that whole line of wonderful creatures. But that was during my dark ages.

The falling over has been my complaint with the Friends mini dolls. I hope they don't make the same mistake with the new Disney princesses.

Sold this for $100CAD today. I went online immediately to TRU USA and bought another one and had to add a Funhouse to make it his $100 so I essentially got this for $55USD. Lucky that I got my order in. Now it's no longer available for shipping to home.....phew.......I have only 2 of these sets. Managed to get one more before the time is up on this.

I was in the Watford Lego Store today looking to see if they had any Mini Modulars left - they did not - but among the 30% off items was 9473 Mines of Moria  - for

Amazon.co.uk also had these on sale recently (I think they still might be there for around 48 pounds) and all signs point to this being EOLed soon. (I think)

Nowhere to be found in any stores in my city.

Amazon.co.uk also had these on sale recently (I think they still might be there for around 48 pounds) and all signs point to this being EOLed soon. (I think)

Last Feb, amazon had them for

Ah Lego Watford shop is my local Lego store, I may have to go and grab a mines of moria before they all go.

 

How was Batman looking in there, i before Christmas and it was completely cleaned out.

Did not notice any, but I was not looking for it. I was looking for Modulars that were not there, ie the FB, and Mini Modular. I did notice one of the Monster fighter sets was also 30% off. Might have been 9467.

Milton Keynes is more my local store, but Watford have a better PAB section. They are now out of 2x2 tiles :P

I grabbed this when TRU had it BOGO 50% at MSRP. They have the price inflated now though still available.