UCS Millennium Falcon 79192

shotgunmcos

Thought I'd open a thread about this one. Be interesing to see what happens on the 14th. Who is getting it day 1? Who is not interested at all? €800 for a LEGO set?!! Even if it is 7,451pcs

Theboinkmaster

Not me, I'm saving my sheckles for the Batman movie Wayne manor set. As a fallback I may get the ninjago city.

I've a 2 year old I play my lego with and the MF wouldn't appeal to either of us, not much fun building all that grey and too big to display, not much playability for us. Plus it's €700.

You can buy in the UK for €700 FYI (£650).

NinjaTruncs

I'll need to be patient, if Smyth's end up stocking it, which I'm not sure as it's currently listed as a lego exclusive, I'll wait for their sale before picking it up, if not I'll be in England at some point next year and I'll pick it up then, at such a high price it's worth waiting for a discount, even if that was only double points through the lego site.

Spocker

Yeah, the price has really put me off; it's very hard to justify the €800 price tag even if it is a fantastic set. I'd be in the same boat as NinjaTruncs (wait till some form of a discount). If the Euro -> Sterling rate continues on the same trajectory, I wouldn't rule out an over-and-back same day trip to the UK to pick one up, especially if I got cheap Ryanair flights or some other bargain

Rhyme

Spocker wrote: »

Yeah, the price has really put me off; it's very hard to justify the €800 price tag even if it is a fantastic set. I'd be in the same boat as NinjaTruncs (wait till some form of a discount). If the Euro -> Sterling rate continues on the same trajectory, I wouldn't rule out an over-and-back same day trip to the UK to pick one up, especially if I got cheap Ryanair flights or some other bargain

One of the cheapest ways over is the bus from Busaras, then ferry and then another bus on the other side. It's a slog but a cheap slog and the price doesn't fluctuate wildly. Might be easier to get that giant box back as well instead of checking it in as luggage.

shotgunmcos

How often are UCS sets discounted? I was watching Slave 1 for the last year and at best it had 10%. I mailed LEGO about the 20% off the UCS tie in other regions at the weekend but no response.

I wouldn't buy this set from anywhere other than LEGO or in a store for guarantee.

So even 10% off this is significant. Smyths may discount if they don't sell but again maybe 10%.

So what would it cost to drive out of your way to get the 10% ie Ferry option or heading up North? You would need a very big box to check it into baggage handlers and even that has obvious risks.

Like the Porsche box you won't want a crinkle in it! I get the waiting for double VIP... as long as it doesn't become another 21309!!

L1011

Triple VIP, UK store and one of the parcel forwarders will be the lowest total cost method for people to get this. Sailrail or eurolines will work out dearer and you need to value your time at practically nil

The AFOL Day set up for the brand retail stores might be fractionally cheaper but you need to be an active LUG member and they aren't very often. And again, value of free time...

Necronomicon

Going to wait this one out for a while, a space issue more than a cost issue (but the cost issue is there too!).

robinph

Not going to have the space, or money, or time for it. Will stick with my ordinary sized one I think.

And as someone mentioned on another thread, the amount of grey could also be an issue as far as displaying it anywhere.

Sleepy

Honestly, I'd *LOVE* to build it. But it's too big for a display piece for our house and the cost is insane.

If anyone just wants it as a display piece and wants someone to build it for them, PM me!

Rhyme

Sleepy wrote: »

Honestly, I'd *LOVE* to build it. But it's too big for a display piece for our house and the cost is insane.

If anyone just wants it as a display piece and wants someone to build it for them, PM me!

I say the same thing in my head whenever a giant set, UCS or otherwise comes out. Glad I'm not the only one who takes a pleasure in the building that is distinct from owning or displaying.

shotgunmcos

Solution to display place n/a
Hang it from the ceiling or wall in flight mode?
https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D_vQjwC9ofJE&ved=0ahUKEwixgsH48JDWAhXCK1AKHd7TAGQQo7QBCCQwAA&usg=AFQjCNELEdPU3mkeHy1m7RecOkI5Y4TGYw

Star Lord

The building is the most enjoyable part!

My most recent build was the 31051 Creator Lighthouse, which was a simple enough build, but still very satisfying! Some of the 'Expert' builds are extremely clever, and really interesting builds. I'd imagine that this MF would be a great build. If only it weren't ridiculously expensive and huge!

shotgunmcos

I'm 100% getting it.
Now as much as I want to get it at 00:01 September 14
1) Space is the problem but that will be the case for years as kids are tiny. Not a big blocker as I'll just have to find a creative way to display out of their reach
2) It's double VIP on Oct 10 and €80 VIP is a free Kylos Tie

Neither a real blocker and 2) just means waiting a few weeks with 1) still being the issue.

If I wait for Oct 10 double VIP what are the chances it will be out of stock?
Problem with waiting longer as it will be out for a few years is many more cool and cheaper sets will come out draining the wallet.

I have been collecting bits for 10179 and I'm almost there. I would like to think I will end up less than €700. I peobably will as I bought mostly second hand stuff.
I noticed the "rare" dish and rigging are on the new one so I look forward to seeing the daft prices falling. Some looper on bricklink is charging €750 for one of the LBG coloured rigging parts!

Does anyone know how long it takes for spare parts to become available on LEGO's "bricks and pieces" page after a set goes on sale?

The hype on 10179 was responsible for the brickpicker site. Investing in rare and desirable LEGO is not as exclusive once there is a website devoted to it. I would be interested to see how long the new MF is available for and if it becomes any way as desirable as 10179.

I doubt I'll get one as the price is a bit mad.

Jacovs

Signed up for VIP since ive a AIB rewards for 5% back on lego which expires 19 september. That means €40 worth of vip points and €40 cash back. Strongly considering it now.

shotgunmcos

Seems like it sold out in under 2hrs today. Clever marketing ploy or underestimated demand?

Any one get an order through?

robinph

Combination of marketing ploy and that they are too big to warehouse loads of at the same time

Alzone

Is going to UK the best bet to get one of these monsters? Just back from Smyths and asked about the availability on the 1st of October. They don't know if they are going to have it on that day. But they said to keep an eye on their website a week before or to call the day before to see if they are going to release it on the day.

Spocker

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

I'll need to be patient, if Smyth's end up stocking it, which I'm not sure as it's currently listed as a lego exclusive, I'll wait for their sale before picking it up,...

I've heard a nasty rumour there isn't a sale in Smyths/Ken Blacks this year - I checked the receipt I have from last year, and it was in the middle of September, so we might be out of luck this year

NinjaTruncs

Apparently this won't be back in stock from Lego for a while. No date yet give by Lego. I wasn't planning to buy for a while maybe March, but if this is still limited stock pre Christmas it will be going for crazy prices in the lead up to Christmas.

shotgunmcos

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

Apparently this won't be back in stock from Lego for a while. No date yet give by Lego. I wasn't planning to buy for a while maybe March, but if this is still limited stock pre Christmas it will be going for crazy prices in the lead up to Christmas.

Its already going for crazy prices on Ebay. Prices north of €1500.


I called LEGO CS and was told my backordered Set is likely to ship around 8th Nov. I asked if that means that Oct 1 public Launch will be nil and apparently so. Backorders will be shipped before [EMAIL="S@H"]S@H[/EMAIL] makes it available again to purchase online.

Like the Saturn V though I would personally rather wait than shell out stupid money

displaced dub

Well I couldn’t wait to buy it, so I dived in on the day and its on the way to me now, but I find legos tracking of packages to be like something for 2001!

I cant remember who the courier is so I cant really track it and the lego tracking is nothing short of a joke.

I’m going to London on Friday and really thought about waiting and buying here is STG and the obvious currency saving. But then I had to get it back here on a flight which means checking it in which has 2 issues, 1 cost which then makes it not far off the delivered price and 2 it going “missing”

I looked at others thinking of going over to buy one, personally. It depends on how you value time etc and if you’re getting a bus to get on a boat then a train or another bus it’s costing you more.

I bought a very good car in the UK in 2013 and saved 13k, that’s worth a day out of your life so is a smaller amount than that but right now you’ll save no more than 50 euro and that’s before you factor in travel costs.

So now I wait for it to be delivered it shipped on Monday

L1011

"Courier" is usually dhl packet, which is an post in Ireland. However large shipments use DB Schenker which will just be some lad in van. This shouldn't be seen as large enough

shotgunmcos

I usually find LEGO tracking good. Mine was shipped today ahead of expectation. Woop! Still stumped on where to put it though

Spocker

One for sale on Adverts for only €1100: http://www.adverts.ie/lego-building-toys/lego-millenium-falcon-75192-new/13872536

NinjaTruncs

Anyone else get that email re the Falcon, "very limited stock" for the remainder of 2017, these things will be pricey come Christmas.

Spocker

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

Anyone else get that email re the Falcon, "very limited stock" for the remainder of 2017, these things will be pricey come Christmas.

Yep, I got the same email to sign up for the notifications

madalig12

I got one and promptly sold it 4 days later. Thinking I shoulda held on till nearer Christmas. Oh well only a measly 300 quid profit.

Spocker

Back in stock to buy for VIPs

Jacovs

Too bad my AIB 10% back Lego offer expired 2 days ago

NinjaTruncs

What are the odds of it lasting until the double points later in the week?

Spocker

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

What are the odds of it lasting until the double points later in the week?

I think slim is out of town on holidays, and none isn't around either. Just buy it

Starscream25

Jacovs wrote: »

Too bad my AIB 10% back Lego offer expired 2 days ago

Could the 10% be used in the uk store? And is it expired for everyone or just those that availed of it on the weeks gone by?

Jacovs

Starscream25 wrote: »

Could the 10% be used in the uk store? And is it expired for everyone or just those that availed of it on the weeks gone by?

Everyone has different offers and dates. As I found out by checking my wife's AIB rewards and her 10% Lego offer doesnt expire for another 2 days so bought it on her card instead :pac:

I think if you used an offer previously, but then it pops back up again after a month or 2 then you can use it again as its a new offer.

mloc123

NinjaTruncs wrote: »

What are the odds of it lasting until the double points later in the week?

aaaaaaand it's gone

Wolverine359

mloc123 wrote: »

aaaaaaand it's gone

Yep, gone shortly after 1pm, just available for 3 hours. I didn’t hesitate to buy it this time, hope it arrives in time for Christmas. Now to organise some space to actually display it...

Starscream25

was just in the process of getting a family's member to avail of the aib 10% to post to a cousin in England on the uk store. Would of totalled approx 650 ish euro.

We won't be seeing them until after xmas again me thinks.

vasch_ro

Spocker wrote: »

One for sale on Adverts for only €1100: http://www.adverts.ie/lego-building-toys/lego-millenium-falcon-75192-new/13872536

only 1200 now !!!!

seraphimvc

Star Lord wrote: »

The building is the most enjoyable part!

My most recent build was the 31051 Creator Lighthouse, which was a simple enough build, but still very satisfying! Some of the 'Expert' builds are extremely clever, and really interesting builds. I'd imagine that this MF would be a great build. If only it weren't ridiculously expensive and huge!

aha OT abit, referring to your lighthouse comment, I made one myself here as well combined with the beach house set
https://imgur.com/a/9ehdm

On topic:
I am having the same issue like some of the others here we don't have enough space to display it lol hack, i dont even think that storing such a big heavy box in my storeroom is a good idea, I will just get it when Lego announce they will retire it soon :pac:

Alzone

Backorders accepted from today!

Wolverine359

My Millennium Falcon arrived at my door this morning! I’m so excited but I’m waiting to Christmas Day to open the cardboard outer packaging before I even see the box. 4 more sleeps!

shotgunmcos

Wolverine359 wrote: »

My Millennium Falcon arrived at my door this morning! I’m so excited but I’m waiting to Christmas Day to open the cardboard outer packaging before I even see the box. 4 more sleeps!

Did you build it?

Wolverine359

shotgunmcos wrote: »

Did you build it?

Sure did, it’s gigantic! So much detail and an amazing model all in all.

mloc123

what is availability like on this now? I am in San Francisco in a couple of weeks... I wonder would it count as carry on for the flight home?

Spocker

mloc123 wrote: »

what is availability like on this now? I am in San Francisco in a couple of weeks... I wonder would it count as carry on for the flight home?

The box would be too big to fit in the overhead bins, so you'd have to check it in

ryanmatty

Its up on the lego site again for any one looking for it. Just ordered one myself.

L1011

Double VIP points valid on this currently. Cuts the hurt a little bit price-wise.

Necronomicon

L1011 wrote: »

Double VIP points valid on this currently. Cuts the hurt a little bit price-wise.

Went out of stock almost immediately

madalig12

Necronomicon wrote: »

Went out of stock almost immediately

They dont give double vip points on that set. Never will.

Oafley Jones

madalig12 wrote: »

They dont give double vip points on that set. Never will.

Oh but they did. Whether it was mistake or intentional is another matter.


https://brickset.com/article/34996/75192-millennium-falcon-available-with-double-vip-points!