GuntherThePenguin Posted June 30, 2012 I have to doubt that. If Lego really had the license, we'd have seen something by now. It's never a good idea to hold onto a license and not have soemthing coming out or in the works. Lego paid for that license, so they always need to be recovering that loss - they can't afford lapses. I really think that Lego planned it all out this way. With HP ending, it gives them time focus on LOTR/Hobbit, which is a very similiar genre. In a way this means they won't be competing with themselves. Please, even if it's the truth, please don't talk about how HP was given up for LotR, I just can't stand it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greedo24 Posted June 30, 2012 Please, even if it's the truth, please don't talk about how HP was given up for LotR, I just can't stand it. I hope not,I never was a fan of LotR,I didn't like the characters and setting like Harry Potter.I feel that Lego just can't do enough with LotR the same they did with Harry Potter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickity Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Well this theme is over with no doubt, unless a new HP saga begins (and with the children) which sounds impossible, as Daniel would be needed in the film anyway, and I read a few days ago that he was trying to do everything possible to dump his Harry Potter image Edited June 30, 2012 by Otherworld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 30, 2012 I can't understand the hate for LOTR here. Harry Potter was my favourite theme and I don't think it was shut-down because of LOTR. Harry Potter theme was shut-down because there won't be any new reference material and the old ones have already been produced or TLG believes they are not worth producing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HawkLord Posted July 1, 2012 Please, even if it's the truth, please don't talk about how HP was given up for LotR, I just can't stand it. I'm not at all suggesting that HP was dropped for LOTR, merely that when the license for HP expired that LOTR picked up where it left off in that similiar genre. It was a entirely "timing" based issue. If HP had another movie or two left in it, then I'm sure Lego would have ran both HP and LOTR. As it is, one license ended and another began. I hope not,I never was a fan of LotR,I didn't like the characters and setting like Harry Potter.I feel that Lego just can't do enough with LotR the same they did with Harry Potter. That's a point of view that is already biased - you don't like LOTR in the first place and because of that you think Lego can't do enough with it? The LOTR movies came out ten years ago and people still buy collectibles from it. Sure, you can say it has all been done, but tell that to Sideshow, WETA, etc who are still putting out LOTR products. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rday1982 Posted July 1, 2012 The best thing about the HP theme was the Hogwarts Express. If Lego ever decide to pick it up again, I hope they put an improved version of the train on their list of sets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HawkLord Posted July 4, 2012 More of a sales report really, but I found the Knigth Bus at Walmart for $15 today. It had just been marked down on July 1st according to the sticker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Huntington Posted July 5, 2012 I found the new DK Harry Potter character encyclopedia book at Target last week and bought it. It comes with a new Harry minifigure wearing the black suit with red shirt from the Slug Club Christmas party. The page in the book about that minifigure says that it is the last of the 24 Harry Potter minifigs to be released, which leads me to believe that the theme is officially over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted July 20, 2012 The Mini Hogwarts Express set is available on LEGO.com in the US! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parrothead Rasmus Posted July 20, 2012 My local Target has gotten rid of all their HP sets already. If you want to grab some on clearance (Star Wars and POTC ones too), I suggest you act fast so you don't end up like me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sologuy369 Posted July 20, 2012 What are the clearance prices for all the HP sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) What are the clearance prices for all the HP sets. . Edited July 20, 2012 by just2good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sologuy369 Posted July 20, 2012 . What was the price for 2010 big hogwarts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted July 20, 2012 What was the price for 2010 big hogwarts? Around $120 on "clearance". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oky Posted July 20, 2012 The Mini Hogwarts Express set is available on LEGO.com in the US! Uhm, hasn't that been available for quite a while now? I considered buying it on numerous occasions, but could never gather enough interest for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted July 20, 2012 Uhm, hasn't that been available for quite a while now? I considered buying it on numerous occasions, but could never gather enough interest for it. You're right Oky, FBTB just posted it now which confused me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackJonespaw Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) Hm...maybe I can pick up the mini Hogwarts Express at a Target or somewhere for the five bucks without having to pay so much. I mean, it's a polybag. They're not that rare. Edited July 21, 2012 by JackJonespaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HawkLord Posted July 21, 2012 Hm...maybe I can pick up the mini Hogwarts Express at a Target or somewhere for the five bucks without having to pay so much. I mean, it's a polybag. They're not that rare. The Hogwarts Express polybag was offered last year as a promo/bonus with the purchase of Diagon Alley - meaning it was never in retail stores like Target. It's doubtful that we'll see it there either, this more just overstock that lego is trying to move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greedo24 Posted July 21, 2012 Its shame that the theme ended,anyone notice the reuse of special parts(Hogwars alchoves,Harry's letter) in LOTR and Monster Fighters?Oh well,at least we got ALMOST every character...not like they mised two houses or anything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oky Posted July 21, 2012 anyone notice the reuse of special parts(Hogwars alchoves,Harry's letter) in LOTR and Monster Fighters? Weren't those originally from Belville? And so what? Parts get reused all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegoJoker Posted July 22, 2012 Went to my local Target to get the castle (they had it marked down to $90.98) and there was no sign of ANY Harry Potter sets. They had several HP sets only a few days ago, so I'm not entirely sure what happened. Oh well, looks like I missed out on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
