Retiring soon list at shop.LEGO.com

 

  • Retiring soon list at shop.LEGO.com

    Posted by Huw, 11 Nov 2012 10:29. Filed under shop.LEGO.com (US/Canada).

    One of the most common questions asked in the forum is "when is set xxx being retired?" Of course none of us know the answer, although we can all speculate.

    Now however, LEGO has provided a Retiring Soon filter to shop.LEGO.com at http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Back-Again. There are currently eight items in it, including 10193 Medieval Market Village.

    I think the new page will be worth keeping an eye on if you want to be sure to catch particular sets before they disappear for good. (via Toys N Bricks)

    Update: We've received the following clarification from LEGO about the list:

    • This is a trial for the USA and Canada to begin with to see what impact it has on Customer Service issues regarding retiring / retired products.
    • Yes the items on this list really are going to retire soon as in once the quantities we have are gone, they’re gone.  They won’t be going on back order and we will not be producing anymore. This is not a sales trick, we’re legitimately trying to inform people that this is their last chance!

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Posted by Markey in Belgium, 11 Nov 2012 11:10

That's very helpful.

Posted by BlackFalconBirdman in United States, 11 Nov 2012 11:20

Very useful. :)

Posted by yvo in France, 11 Nov 2012 12:23

3677 Red Cargo Train ... already retiring soon ?
7938 and 7939 still for sale even if tagged "hard to find" (on a side note some sets are tagged like this just when they are released ...).

Posted by Toa Of Justice in United States, 11 Nov 2012 12:44

I can't understand why that page is titled "Back Again." It is very helpful otherwise.

Posted by madforLEGO in United States, 11 Nov 2012 12:46

Interesting to see no Maersk train on this list, even though there are multiple indicators that it too is going.. Wonder if it is not showing since it is in Sales and Deals right now...

Posted by bezetkace in Poland, 11 Nov 2012 13:40

10219 Maersk is now sold out [in Europe] so it could be the reason it's not on lists. :P

Posted by Bumblepants in Cameroon, 11 Nov 2012 14:38

I wonder if they are doing this to push sales at RRP and get more out the door before discount time kicks in?

Posted by rosney in United States, 11 Nov 2012 14:40

This page is only helpful if it is accurate by a) including only sets that are retiring and b) not excluding sets that are retiring.

I have a hunch it fails on both counts, and is a mere ploy to drive sales.

Posted by Sabreman64 in United Kingdom, 11 Nov 2012 15:06

The only problem is that this 'Retiring Soon' filter seems to be only available for the US and Canada. Although I suppose it's likely that any sets retiring soon in North America will also be retiring soon in the rest of the world.

Posted by The Green Brick Giant in United States, 11 Nov 2012 15:14

That's pretty cool of LEGO to do.

If you don't have that seaplane I suggest buying one, or three, it's a really great set and shows how you can nicely match new round slopes with an old feeling building style.

Posted by QuabbinHiker in United States, 11 Nov 2012 18:18

Tons of others that are retiring as well that are not on the list, such as Haunted House ( Monster Fighters ) and Fire Brigade.

Posted by Thomson & Thompson in Canada, 11 Nov 2012 18:57

I wonder when the Death Star will go. Hopefully it'll be put on sale!

Posted by picopirate in United States, 11 Nov 2012 19:09

I just picked up the red cargo train for $119 at TRU (using a $30 set specific coupon and a $10 off any purchase over $100 coupon). It is a gift for my son but now I am wondering if I should just save it.

Posted by rosney in United States, 11 Nov 2012 20:02

Give it to your son, because it's a really fun set.

Posted by mshiels in Canada, 11 Nov 2012 23:22

In North America - hard to find - means it's not on the normal dealer catalogs - so usually Shop@Home only and/or a few select large retailers.

Posted by jonboy2000 in United Kingdom, 12 Nov 2012 06:33

^^^^^ I didn't know HH was retiring after 2 months! : ) I'd love to know where people pull this information from. I can think of 1 place.

Posted by denziloshamen in United Kingdom, 12 Nov 2012 07:54

There's no way the Haunted House can retire so soon!!

Posted by lovaquero in United States, 12 Nov 2012 10:45

^ It is possible it could be. 10173 Holiday Train was only on sale for a couple months - Oct-Dec 2007 (even less time outside the US) - and then never again... At least according to Brickset. Now it is well sought after. I could see the Haunted House going the same way.

Posted by JustinR87 in United States, 12 Nov 2012 11:08

^ 10173 was released in '06, but the brickset database begins Oct '07.

Posted by cinemajay in United States, 12 Nov 2012 15:09

Can we see some citation for the Haunted House being retired so soon? It sounds dubious (not that it couldn't be true, just want to see some proof).

Posted by lovaquero in United States, 12 Nov 2012 15:31

@TheCultLeader: Interesting. Looks like Brickset has the wrong dates? according to http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/10173_Holiday_Train it was 2006. not 2007...

Posted by Huw in United Kingdom, 12 Nov 2012 16:45

We have year of release as 2006. It was available until December 2007. Our data regarding availability at shop.LEGO.com started in October 2007.

Posted by phonciplebone in United States, 12 Nov 2012 21:06

I have been seeing news of Monster Fighters stuff being discontinued already. What are the sources for this other than random Lego store employees? It seems like a VERY short life span for a great theme.

Posted by Isabella and Lego Liker in United States, 13 Nov 2012 16:33

My guess is that the HH will be like the Winter Village sets, here for late August-mid October for 2013 and 2014.

Posted by cinemajay in United States, 14 Nov 2012 12:33

I just got the Christmas catalog in the mail yesterday and Monster Fighters--including the Haunted House--were featured prominently in the book. So HH is here at least through January it would seem.

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