LegoSjaak Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 11 minutes ago, Cwetqo said: Well, LEGO indeed became "for the rich" in last few years. Many years before that, 150 euro was considered "normal" d2c price and 200 was already high price, with just occasional set (every few years) having higher price than 300 euro (Death Star etc). Now, 200 euro is nothing and a kind of "normal" price is 350euro (there were several sets at this pricepoint just this and last year. But enough about the price: I can also confirm that something will happen today. :). We were given the go-ahead but nothing about the set itself. Cool you can confirm that something will happen today...can't wait..will check every half an hour.. especially because i'm at work now!!! Quote
just_one Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 53 minutes ago, Cwetqo said: Well, LEGO indeed became "for the rich" in last few years. Many years before that, 150 euro was considered "normal" d2c price and 200 was already high price, with just occasional set (every few years) having higher price than 300 euro (Death Star etc). Now, 200 euro is nothing and a kind of "normal" price is 350euro (there were several sets at this pricepoint just this and last year. But enough about the price: I can also confirm that something will happen today. :). We were given the go-ahead but nothing about the set itself. And its a damn shame...not everyone will be able to get this. Lego shouldnt be so greeedy and be aware that A LOT of people just dont have the income to pay for a 300€/400€ set of LEGO. I was saving for this hoping it would have the same price tag but if go they go that route i will just pick the brink bank instead(which is the only one im missing) There is a reason why the modular line over 10 years was around the same tag price (140€/170€). it was because even though it was a bit expensive it was "reachable" , and you could collect them and make a beatutiful street. If LEGO truly wants to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the modular line they would have to have the balls to release their anniversary set for around the same price as the others modulars even with a higher piece count(just for a space of time like the first 6 months or something) but i dont see them do that! hell im just very disappointed :( Quote
LegoSjaak Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) 10 minutes ago, just_one said: And its a damn shame...not everyone will be able to get this. Lego shouldnt be so greeedy and be aware that A LOT of people just dont have the income to pay for a 300€/400€ set of LEGO. I was saving for this hoping it would have the same price tag but if go they go that route i will just pick the brink bank instead(which is the only one im missing) There is a reason why the modular line over 10 years was around the same tag price (140€/170€). it was because even though it was a bit expensive it was "reachable" , and you could collect them and make a beatutiful street. If LEGO truly wants to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the modular line they would have to have the balls to release their anniversary set for around the same price as the others modulars even with a higher piece count(just for a space of time like the first 6 months or something) but i dont see them do that! hell im just very disappointed :( We'll that's life... i was also disappointed that the brandnew Mercedes AMG was over 100.000 euro's...now i cannot afford one... There are a lot things in life that cannot be reached, so you have to deal with that... i would love to have e bigger house with neighbours about 2000 meter at least, away from me.. a nice car.. a bigger flat screen.. whatever.. I can afford modulars, but by doing so, i drive a 6-7 year old car or my house is just a simple one..... it is just life....for the reason you mentioned, i decided not to buy Ghost Busters HQ... i'd rather buy a new modular next january! Choices! Edited October 17, 2016 by LegoSjaak Quote
just_one Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 23 minutes ago, LegoSjaak said: We'll that's life... i was also disappointed that the brandnew Mercedes AMG was over 100.000 euro's...now i cannot afford one... There are a lot things in life that cannot be reached, so you have to deal with that... i would love to have e bigger house with neighbours about 2000 meter at least, away from me.. a nice car.. a bigger flat screen.. whatever.. I can afford modulars, but by doing so, i drive a 6-7 year old car or my house is just a simple one..... it is just life....for the reason you mentioned, i decided not to buy Ghost Busters HQ... i'd rather buy a new modular next january! Choices! Dont compare lego with something like a car or even a house , to me it isnt the same. Lego is supposed to be a "toy" , u cant compare it to a house or even a car... Quote
LegoSjaak Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Just now, just_one said: Dont compare lego with something like a car or even a house , to me it isnt the same. Lego is supposed to be a "toy" , u cant compare it to a house or even a car... For a lot of grown up men, a car is also a toy.. But point is that there is Lego available for everyone, but for some sets you have to make choices.. i can't give my son a 100 euro + set either... or he should save money for it and buy it next birthday! Quote
SollX Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) The only way for lego to not make any expensive sets, is if we do not constantly whine about the modulars being to small, AND if we do not buy them at those prices.. The biggest problem is that there are to manny people buying the very expensive sets, like the Ghostbusters set. I was shocked when i saw that price. i thought that no one (except some ghostbuster fans) was paying for that. But we do... so lego knows they can make other sets at those prices. Edited October 17, 2016 by SollX Quote
LegoSjaak Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, SollX said: The only way for lego to not make any expensive sets, is if we do not constantly whine about the modulars being to small, AND if we do not buy them at those prices.. The biggest problem is that there are to manny people buying the very expensive sets, like the Ghostbusters set. I was shocked when i saw that price. i thought that no one (except some ghostbuster fans) was paying for that. But we do... so lego knows they can make other sets at those prices. Exactly, that is why i did not buy the GBHQ ! But on the other hand, i understand TLG to produce sets for all kinds of markets.. ! Quote
jaesroe Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 1 hour ago, LegoSjaak said: Cool you can confirm that something will happen today...can't wait..will check every half an hour.. especially because i'm at work now!!! that is exactly what I am doing now at my work though I have a bloody important deadline in 2days. Quote
just_one Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 10 minutes ago, LegoSjaak said: Exactly, that is why i did not buy the GBHQ ! But on the other hand, i understand TLG to produce sets for all kinds of markets.. ! I see your point about sets for all kinds of markets but then they should create a new theme and not raise the price on the modular line. its a anniversary , a celebration in a way so it should be available for everyone not just a minority Quote
alsielou Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I'm going to have to wake up in the middle of the night for this announcement!! Five hours and 6 minutes to go, is that right?? I only decided this year to collect the modulars. I bought the Parisian restaurant last year as I fell madly in love with it and was going to leave it at that. But as they say, once you start you get hooked!! It is definitely about choices and my family and I have given up quite a few things to be able to afford these big sets. Quote
Wookiee Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) 23 minutes ago, just_one said: I see your point about sets for all kinds of markets but then they should create a new theme and not raise the price on the modular line. its a anniversary , a celebration in a way so it should be available for everyone not just a minority I have no problem with upping the price. Where are the rules in business prices need to be static. I also don't think it will be be the minority purchasing. I will guess it will be around 75 to 80% of AFOLs that collect modulars will buy it regardless of price but there will be less multiple set purchases as well. They could sell 40% less sets and it still be profitable as the smaller set due to the larger sell price. Lego is a toy but it is also a business. If they think the can make more profit from releasing a larger set while selling less volume (its only natural they will sell less volume as it is less affordable) then they will go for it. I think lego will be using this to test the market as there is a lot of call from AFOLs for large modular sets and we all know this will come at a higher price.Simple economics. if it is as profitable or more profitable then it will continue in the larger format. It also opens the door to two tiers of modular buildings or even more than one release a year if there is enough demand. People have to make there own decisions as to wether the value is appropriate for them and wether they will spend on the building. Value is different for everyone. I brick linked all the early ones at about 4 times the cost of RRP on release and thought it was appropriate. I am another who did not purchase Ghostbusters as i deemed it not appropriate value for me. Edited October 17, 2016 by Wookiee Quote
Sammael Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 13 minutes ago, just_one said: I see your point about sets for all kinds of markets but then they should create a new theme and not raise the price on the modular line. its a anniversary , a celebration in a way so it should be available for everyone not just a minority Everyone? In my non-EU country, the average salary is around 400 EUR per month. In many European countries (parts of the EU), the average salary is around 1000 EUR per month. Do you really think everyone in those countries can afford even a 100 EUR modular? Of course not. Modulars have ALWAYS been luxury items, primarily intended for AFOLs (which is why they are D2C and not normal retail items), and they are manufactured and sold in much, much lower numbers than regular sets (a Ninjago set may sell millions, a modular will only sell, let's say, 20.000 units). Honestly, if you can afford a 150 EUR luxury item (Brick Bank), that means you can also afford a 300+ EUR luxury item, it will just take you longer to save up the money. Besides, there are PLENTY of way to get it cheaper. Join a RLUG, become an active member, and you will have a chance to buy it at 50% price (if you are in the EU), or even get it for free as a reward for participation. Also, there are 4 times per year when RLUG members enjoy 20% discount at LEGO stores. Plan, budget accordingly, and it's not an issue. Quote
just_one Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sammael said: Everyone? Everyone who has the income to buy a 150/170€ modular. NOT 350/400€ sets. Rumour going around Neogaf threat is that this might be the last modular ... anyways...curious to see the "beast" , if it gets announce today...only 3 hours to go now! :) Edited October 17, 2016 by just_one Quote
AFOLguy1970 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 4 hours ago, just_one said: This is gonna cost around 400€ isnt it? :( truly disappointed , modulars should always be around The same price tag, not rich unfortunally :( There is a part of me hoping that it is a modern building or something I would not want, thus saving me hundreds of dollars. If it is going to be Death Star prices on this thing, it has to be good. Thankfully I do not feel the need to purchase every modular, as I still have not bought DO. Thinking back to TH, I thought part of the reason it was not as successful was that it was priced significantly higher than the others. Of course, some people had issues with the design, but for many, price was mentioned as a deterrent. Quote
Doge Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, just_one said: Rumour going around Neogaf threat is that this might be the last modular ... Any source or proof who said it? That will be the worse thing I can think of, and the saddest anniversary ever... Quote
CM4Sci Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Oh I certainly hope that's not the case I have the last 4, at least. If it is... it's the proper send off. Ten years! Quote
just_one Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, Doge said: Any source or proof who said it? That will be the worse thing I can think of, and the saddest anniversary ever... Guess not...just a rumour Quote
CM4Sci Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, Doge said: Any source or proof who said it? That will be the worse thing I can think of, and the saddest anniversary ever... Brent Waller, creator of the Ideas Ghoatbusters set.. but he said it was a rumor. Quote
Gongoro73 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Finishing a line (an a very successful one) after an anniversary is certainly a weird thing. Quote
Doge Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Just now, CM4Sci said: Brent Waller, creator of the Ideas Ghoatbusters set.. but he said it was a rumor. That will be the worst, I just completed my Modular Collection... What will that mean to the total value? Quote
LegoSjaak Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I consider that as a rumour... nothing more! Quote
Legocity2713 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 4 hours ago, Cwetqo said: Well, LEGO indeed became "for the rich" in last few years. Many years before that, 150 euro was considered "normal" d2c price and 200 was already high price, with just occasional set (every few years) having higher price than 300 euro (Death Star etc). Now, 200 euro is nothing and a kind of "normal" price is 350euro (there were several sets at this pricepoint just this and last year. But enough about the price: I can also confirm that something will happen today. :). We were given the go-ahead but nothing about the set itself. I sort of agree with the car analogy another member had made. Lego is ultimately a hobby, like coin collecting, it only becomes expensive if you make it expensive. There are plenty of affordable coins to collect just as there are Lego sets. Lego's products range from $3.99 to $400+ so there are plenty of economy friendly sets in between there it is just our job as a consumer to know where our cutoff is and to buy within our means. If your cuttoff is $30 on sets and prefer to collect figures and order parts mostly online for Mocs like me, thats cool, if you buy the expensive sets to display, thats cool too. So it really isn't jusf for the rich at all. There are options. Quote
Agent 86 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 22 minutes ago, just_one said: Rumour going around Neogaf threat is that this might be the last modular ... Nooooooo! I hope that is proven to be untrue very soon. That said, if it is true, are they likely to announce the conclusion of the Modular line at the same time as supposedly celebrating its 10th anniversary? Surely they would want to focus on the positive and leave any announcement about the cessation of the line until this time next year? Quote
Paperballpark Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 'Let's kill off a successful line, which still has many years to run', said no business, ever. I very much doubt they'll kill the Modular line. Why would they? No reason at all. Quote
LegoSjaak Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 8 minutes ago, Paperballpark said: 'Let's kill off a successful line, which still has many years to run', said no business, ever. I very much doubt they'll kill the Modular line. Why would they? No reason at all. Exactly...that is what i wanted to read... that is common sense... never change a winning team! I doubt it either! Quote
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