Posted January 9, 201510 yr Hi guys, what's the general consensus on how long this set will be around? It's on my "to get" list but I'm not sure how long it will be around for. Thoughts?
January 9, 201510 yr It's already out of production. If you buy it now, you'll get it cheaper then when you buy it tomorrow: prices are rising pretty quick the last few weeks...
January 10, 201510 yr Particularly since you are from Australia, I'd buy it as soon as possible. As Arjen has said it appears to be out of production, since it is sold out on the LEGO shop at home website. It could still be restocked if there is another production run but most would agree that is very unlikely since the other Creator trains had two year production runs. The other Creator trains rose rapidly in price once retail stocks disappeared, and this never really had large stock levels in Australia. You might be lucky and still find it at retail price at a Toyworld or an independent retailer, and if so I wouldn't hesitate in buying it because you are unlikely to find it that cheap later.
January 10, 201510 yr Particularly since you are from Australia, I'd buy it as soon as possible. As Arjen has said it appears to be out of production, since it is sold out on the LEGO shop at home website. It could still be restocked if there is another production run but most would agree that is very unlikely since the other Creator trains had two year production runs. The other Creator trains rose rapidly in price once retail stocks disappeared, and this never really had large stock levels in Australia. You might be lucky and still find it at retail price at a Toyworld or an independent retailer, and if so I wouldn't hesitate in buying it because you are unlikely to find it that cheap later. I agree with you. Its prices are getting sky high.
January 10, 201510 yr Author Looks like this has moved to the top of the list. Cheers guys I'll have a look, hopefully there's still some around......
January 10, 201510 yr I'm hopeful it will get back in stock at the US/CAN Lego shops; doesn't say "retired product" yet. (although it did go on sale, so that's usually an indicator to retire) I have one, but will buy two more immediately if they become available again.
January 15, 201510 yr Called Lego this am and managed to order 2 HE at the sale price. Thank you eliminator for the tip :)
January 16, 201510 yr As did Chubbs and others, I just got my shipping notice on two HE trains at the sale price I ordered via phone. These are just about gone so if you're on the fence, don't wait.
January 20, 201510 yr I'm hopeful it will get back in stock at the US/CAN Lego shops; doesn't say "retired product" yet. (although it did go on sale, so that's usually an indicator to retire) I have one, but will buy two more immediately if they become available again. Was onto Lego and this set is now retired.
January 20, 201510 yr Hi guys, what's the general consensus on how long this set will be around? It's on my "to get" list but I'm not sure how long it will be around for. Thoughts? no clue
January 21, 201510 yr no clue Now there's a helpful post.... Seriously, why bother posting something like that?
January 22, 201510 yr Especially when the answer was given in the previous post anyway, which he presumably did not bother reading!
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