NINJAGO and the rumored LEGO VIP subscription service

[Something_Awesome]

People have speculated as to what kind of retired sets subscribers would be able to have access to. For example, would it just be proprietary themes like Ninjago, or would it include licensed themes like Star Wars? I was thinking there was a good chance we could see a return of the retired Ninjago modulars. I would like to know what your speculations were. Perhaps any idea as to when the service will arrive? 

There is also speculation that perhaps retired sets would be made available but without the nice retail packaging we are used to in order to reduce costs, especially if they were going to be offered at their original, un-inflated, MSRP's. But then again, would subscriptions not help make up for lost profit margins?

In any case, I really wanted to get the Ninjago city and docks modulars. I have a 1.5 year old now and thought the Ninjago modulars would be perfect sets to hold for many years until he is old enough to build them. Because even with retired sets coming back (possibly) with a subscription service, I imagine all sets will be 100% gone-for-good once the sets are old enough. I mean, I do not expect very old sets to ever return through the subscription service, especially if they used uncommon parts or very uncommon minifigure parts/molds due to economies-of-scale challenges.

Edited February 15, 2022 by Something_Awesome

[Lyichir]

Realistically... I think it's unlikely for the previous two Ninjago City sets to make a return. Among other things, Lego recently retired the Trans. Neon Orange color that both of them used somewhat heavily. And even if this subscription service idea Lego has floated comes to fruition and does allow retired sets to be rereleased, I think sets as large and complex as the Ninjago City sets would be unlikely to return via such a method (smaller or less complex sets would be a much easier prospect to rerelease faithfully).

[Natant16]

I'd love to see this come to fruition, but have there been any updates on the concept?

[Something_Awesome]

7 hours ago, Lyichir said:

Realistically... I think it's unlikely for the previous two Ninjago City sets to make a return. Among other things, Lego recently retired the Trans. Neon Orange color that both of them used somewhat heavily. And even if this subscription service idea Lego has floated comes to fruition and does allow retired sets to be rereleased, I think sets as large and complex as the Ninjago City sets would be unlikely to return via such a method (smaller or less complex sets would be a much easier prospect to rerelease faithfully).

Good points. Oh well. I guess I will buy the Harry Potter Diagon Alley set the moment the Gringott's bank rumors are confirmed.