LEGO TMNT Topic - Page 28

1988 · 08-14-2013, 04:23 PM

I think the Baxter Stockman sets will be very valuable in 5-10 years, they are pretty damn hard to find here in the UK..I'm gonna buy a couple of them

Danetello · 08-14-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1988

I think the Baxter Stockman sets will be very valuable in 5-10 years, they are pretty damn hard to find here in the UK..I'm gonna buy a couple of them

They are hard to find anywhere now. Glad I got mine when I did.
In the US I found some at the LEGO Store in Tyson's Corner recently (well, I think it was... my brain has been a bit frazzled this last week LOL!). But I was surprised to see them (where ever it was), simply because they are so hard to find.
If you see them, buy buy buy! lol.

*Zulithe* · 08-15-2013, 03:26 AM

With the popularity of the show, I think we could get more sets. Problem is that TMNT already has a very popular toy line from Playmates and it is competing with the LEGO sets. This could be why they aren't selling as well as some other licensed sets. They don't seem to be bombing, just not selling quite as well as the Superhero sets or Star Wars. If you follow LEGO sales you'll notice one of their biggest sellers right now are the Friends line (mostly girl oriented and found in the girl toy section in most stores).

Anyway, even if they don't release new TMNT sets in early 2014 they could always release sets later on in summer 2014 or even into 2015. They have done this before with some licenses.

Colonel Schrader · 08-15-2013, 06:54 AM

tmnt lego distribution is F***ed up.. Nick is probably not allowing them to sell it everywhere. still not out in Asia and middle east.. but that lone ranger, chima **** was released here real soon. I don't get why Nick stops companies from selling in certain places. Amazon is not allowed to ship them globally either.. Amazon UK does, but the prices are higher.

Seeks · 08-15-2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

They don't seem to be bombing, just not selling quite as well as the Superhero sets or Star Wars.

That is an unfortunate problem with a lot of licences LEGO own or have owned. The sales get compared to the likes of Star Wars, Marvel and DC, three massive global franchises, and whilst TMNT is popular, it's simply not on the scale of Star Wars and the like.

The sheer amount of LEGO TMNT sets we have gotten so far is fantastic and surprising. If LEGO do decide to make more then that's a bonus. However, if they decide to cancel the line then we should all be very grateful for what we have been given.

*raph27* · 08-15-2013, 07:20 AM

LEGO's top sellers were last year:
1: City
2: Star Wars
3: Friends

4: Ninjago

MST3KFan · 08-15-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Seeks

That is an unfortunate problem with a lot of licences LEGO own or have owned. The sales get compared to the likes of Star Wars, Marvel and DC, three massive global franchises, and whilst TMNT is popular, it's simply not on the scale of Star Wars and the like.

The sheer amount of LEGO TMNT sets we have gotten so far is fantastic and surprising. If LEGO do decide to make more then that's a bonus. However, if they decide to cancel the line then we should all be very grateful for what we have been given.

Could always just sell new TMNT minifigures separate from LEO sets and stuff... I wish they'd do that for the Marvel and DC LEGO stuff especially after playing LEGO Batman 2 with all those awesome characters not made yet as well as the upcoming LEGO Marvel Superheroes game coming in October.

TitanPictures · 08-19-2013, 05:07 AM

Fantastic work dude.

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Originally Posted by samxsteal

And im still working on the kitchen/ Donnie's lab and of course their bed rooms(which i have to make from scratch seeing as you dont see them in the show

Hope you all enjoy Any tips hint and helpful words of advise are welcome

Seeks · 08-19-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MST3KFan

Could always just sell new TMNT minifigures separate from LEO sets and stuff... I wish they'd do that for the Marvel and DC LEGO stuff especially after playing LEGO Batman 2 with all those awesome characters not made yet as well as the upcoming LEGO Marvel Superheroes game coming in October.

LEGO are aware just how big the demand is for minifigures, so they would never do that when a lot of people are prepared to buy the sets just for the minifigures.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-19-2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RaphaeltheAwesome13

LEGO's top sellers were last year:
1: City
2: Star Wars
3: Friends

4: Ninjago

Huh? I'm surprised the Lord of the Rings didnt make it considering they have a video game out as well (which is excellent btw, go run out and buy it now).

None of the top sellers are appealing to me.. at least have Batman or something. Star Wars is like old news..

Friends? Are there like Joey, Chandler, Phoebe minifigures or what?

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Originally Posted by Colonel Schrader

tmnt lego distribution is F***ed up.. Nick is probably not allowing them to sell it everywhere. still not out in Asia and middle east.. but that lone ranger, chima **** was released here real soon. I don't get why Nick stops companies from selling in certain places. Amazon is not allowed to ship them globally either.. Amazon UK does, but the prices are higher.

Yup it sucks. Glad I got all mine via ebay and other sites already.

*raph27* · 08-19-2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Huh? I'm surprised the Lord of the Rings didnt make it considering they have a video game out as well (which is excellent btw, go run out and buy it now).
None of the top sellers are appealing to me.. at least have Batman or something. Star Wars is like old news..
Friends? Are there like Joey, Chandler, Phoebe minifigures or what?
Yup it sucks. Glad I got all mine via ebay and other sites already.

A. LOTR is fantastic, just got all the sets (plus Hobbit) also got the game on Wii and 3DS
B. friends is girly pink sparkly crap.

Colonel Schrader · 08-19-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Huh? I'm surprised the Lord of the Rings didnt make it considering they have a video game out as well (which is excellent btw, go run out and buy it now).

None of the top sellers are appealing to me.. at least have Batman or something. Star Wars is like old news..

Friends? Are there like Joey, Chandler, Phoebe minifigures or what?

Yup it sucks. Glad I got all mine via ebay and other sites already.

you guys still on wave 1? for the playmates figs? we still on wave 1 here.. don't think any country in Asia has wave 2 yet.. I need the basic figs from the baxter, snakeweed wave and still need the lego stuff as well..

*raph27* · 08-19-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Colonel Schrader

you guys still on wave 1? for the playmates figs? we still on wave 1 here.. don't think any country in Asia has wave 2 yet.. I need the basic figs from the baxter, snakeweed wave and still need the lego stuff as well..

US on 5... well at least on releases...7/9 of my collection is wave 1

And we have the LEGO stuff here too, got the 3 little sets and just got the Shellraiser

*Shark_Blade* · 08-20-2013, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Colonel Schrader

you guys still on wave 1? for the playmates figs? we still on wave 1 here.. don't think any country in Asia has wave 2 yet.. I need the basic figs from the baxter, snakeweed wave and still need the lego stuff as well..

Yup, still wave 1. And no Lego tmnt.

I'm afraid it might stay that way. Even the 25th anniversary figures weren't released here. So get it online asap peeps before the prices rose like crazy.

*raph27* · 08-20-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1988

I think the Baxter Stockman sets will be very valuable in 5-10 years, they are pretty damn hard to find here in the UK..I'm gonna buy a couple of them

Look, all of them will be valuable in 5-10 years...it's frickin Ninja Turtle frickin LEGO!

*snake* · 08-20-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphaeltheAwesome13

Look, all of them will be valuable in 5-10 years...it's frickin Ninja Turtle frickin LEGO!

Even the Megablocks are pretty valuable.

*Zulithe* · 08-25-2013, 02:50 PM

Now available for purchase. Hopefully appearing at your local TRU at the endcaps (where they keep the little bagged sets) soon

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...uctId=24191326

It's this set we discussed earlier:

Not bad for a Kraang army builder, I may get 1 if I see it.

DJSoulPole · 08-25-2013, 04:37 PM

Now that is creative and cool. Way to go Lego

dkram230 · 08-26-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

Now available for purchase. Hopefully appearing at your local TRU at the endcaps (where they keep the little bagged sets) soon

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...uctId=24191326

It's this set we discussed earlier:

Not bad for a Kraang army builder, I may get 1 if I see it.

Thank you for this. I almost paid $20 for one this morning. Now instead I paid $16 for four!!!

*Zulithe* · 08-26-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dkram230

Thank you for this. I almost paid $20 for one this morning. Now instead I paid $16 for four!!!

Awesome, happy to hear it. Happy building :p

08-14-2013, 04:23 PM	#541
1988 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 162	I think the Baxter Stockman sets will be very valuable in 5-10 years, they are pretty damn hard to find here in the UK..I'm gonna buy a couple of them

08-15-2013, 03:26 AM	#543
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	With the popularity of the show, I think we could get more sets. Problem is that TMNT already has a very popular toy line from Playmates and it is competing with the LEGO sets. This could be why they aren't selling as well as some other licensed sets. They don't seem to be bombing, just not selling quite as well as the Superhero sets or Star Wars. If you follow LEGO sales you'll notice one of their biggest sellers right now are the Friends line (mostly girl oriented and found in the girl toy section in most stores). Anyway, even if they don't release new TMNT sets in early 2014 they could always release sets later on in summer 2014 or even into 2015. They have done this before with some licenses.

08-15-2013, 06:54 AM	#544
Colonel Schrader Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 324	tmnt lego distribution is F*ed up.. Nick is probably not allowing them to sell it everywhere. still not out in Asia and middle east.. but that lone ranger, chima ** was released here real soon. I don't get why Nick stops companies from selling in certain places. Amazon is not allowed to ship them globally either.. Amazon UK does, but the prices are higher.

08-15-2013, 07:20 AM	#546
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	LEGO's top sellers were last year: 1: City 2: Star Wars 3: Friends 4: Ninjago

08-25-2013, 02:50 PM	#557
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Now available for purchase. Hopefully appearing at your local TRU at the endcaps (where they keep the little bagged sets) soon http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...uctId=24191326 It's this set we discussed earlier: Not bad for a Kraang army builder, I may get 1 if I see it.

08-25-2013, 04:37 PM	#558
DJSoulPole Thug Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 73	Now that is creative and cool. Way to go Lego