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You can also do it with bricklink. Part out the set to a wants list, then adjust the numbers as you pack them. Although it is only really necessary for large sets being put together over multiple sessions.

The way it used to work for double VIP was rather strange, and shows how they implemented double points on orders. For normal items, you got 1x VIP points during normal times, and 2x VIP points during double VIP promotions. For B+P, you got nothing during normal times, but 1x VIP during double VIP promotions. So the double VIP promotions added on VIP points based on the cost of the order, no matter what was in the order, rather than actually doubling the VIP points. Of course, the result is the same for normal orders, but better for people buying B+P as you got +1x rather than 2x0.

I think for some people it may be that they think it is a Modular building as LEGO are marketing it as a Modular LEGO Store. When you look at it quickly, it is about the same size even if the scale is off. Still they can probably sell it for more than they paid for it, even once built.

The decision of what to do with a returned set is on the seller, not the buyer. If they dump something because it is more cost effective to them, it is their decision. A buyer should not be put off using their consumer rights due to assumptions about what a seller might or might not do with the return. But I agree in this case, this is more likely builder error than a problem with the set.

Yes, I know. But that wait, especially if it runs to weeks, can ruin the build. It depends what the buyer wants.

I think it will be a DeLorean DMC-12 with BTTF branding, bigger and more expensive than the last one they did. Until the set is leaked or revealed, there is not much else to say about it.

I find something else that works well is cutting down on the number of parts I keep / store. I purposely ignore some colours that I will never use, and I often ignore parts too. Why keep bright yellow or lime bricks if you are unlikely to use them, especially if you have enough yellow or green bricks when you do want to use a similar colour. Of course it is nice to have more shades, but if you rarely use them, or the colour does not come with enough part types for your style of building, then forget the colour. I got rid the few handfuls of sand red and blue bricks I had as there is not enough variety in the parts and I also did not have enough basic bricks to do much with anyway. I also get rid of a lot of the fairly standard red, blue, yellow, green. If you have enough for what you need then you have enough, so storing ones you are not going to use is a waste of space. Same with some parts. There are wheel bases or speciality parts I will never use, so I don't keep them. Even some plate sizes I find I so rarely use, 2x14 and 2x12 plates for example. I find I either use the longer 2x16 or can make do with combinations of smaller ones. I also tend to keep a lot more 1x4 and 1x2 bricks than I do 1x3 and 1x1 bricks, as I tend to use the even numbers much more than the odd numbers. Of course, sometimes you need an odd length but not as many as even lengths. Might as well sell them on rather than leave them unused and taking up space.

Does it scale? I think yes. Official modulars continue to sell very well year after year. So if LEGO do a LEGO themed modular, I imagine it would do better than regular modulars as people are less likely to skip it due to the subject. Once you have a row, they are more easy to skip if the subject matter doesn't interest you and you don't have the must have them all mentality. I believe a LEGO themed one would be harder to skip. I also don't like this one. I don't think it fits at all well with other modulars (as I am sure many buyers will find when they build it) given the odd proportions and significantly different ceiling / floor heights compared to real modulars. I think some people will even be disappointed by it when they find that out by building it, realising it is not really part of the modular line despite the set name that LEGO/BL used when selling it.

It does sound like this is your error. As already noted, the bags typically contain the parts you need for each section of the manual and so the same part may be in multiple bags. Although LEGO will replace missing parts, if you can get a return from a retailer like amazon then it will be significantly faster than LEGO's replacement service. You sometimes have to wait weeks to finish a build if you rely on LEGO. And strictly the purchase contract is with the retailer not the producer.

LEGO or Bricklink could have asked for the name to be changed if they had wanted to, to avoid confusion with their modular range. What surprises me more is that LEGO had not realised that LEGO fans wanted a large 18+ version of a LEGO Store. Given the speed it sold out, something like that could be a steady seller over many years, like a Death Star or Tower Bridge. Who knows, maybe they will do their own one in a few years.

Bard's hat and feather look good, as does the foal, but that's probably about it for me

You are better off growing herbs in plant pots rather than in brick built containers. Mint roots would destroy that within a few months of active growing. It would leak through all the joints. And of course the LEGO parts would get very dirty and also sun faded if left on a sunny windowsill.

I like historic builds, but this is of no interest to me as a set. And as a parts pack, they are on par with other sets but without any exclusive parts or minifigs so nothing that can be sold on to recoup some of the cost meaning other normal sets are better value.

I agree, it is a downside here, especially as the calendar itself is so large.

And the terms of the promo on lego.com specifically state the proposed BDP set numbers are all excluded.

Those 3in1 dragons or robots or mechs are also characters, like dragons in Elves or Ninjago too. So if people like characters, then they are understandable. What about the others, such as vehicles. You only need to look at other toy shelves to see that diecast model cars and planes are popular toys, and often don't have a driver or pilot. Also the need for minifigs is not necessarily the same across themes, especially for people that already have other lego. When doing a City style display, the minifigs are there to fill it as it looks odd empty, but I rarely care about which minifigs they are. Of course there are specific roles need the correct type. If it is a police role, it needs to be a police minifig. If it is a civilian, just about any generic combination of minifig parts will do. And there are so many generic torsos that can be used for City. This is less true for Castle / historic. I can normally get by with plain legs, generic heads and there are many hair or helmets that can be used. It is the lack of torsos that is the problem, and not surprisingly they have high demand when they appear in other themes. Of course, there are ways around it in some cases, such as plain torsos covered up with a breastplate. I don't think these are necessarily intended to go together, as the style of the 3 in 1 is so different to the IDEAS sets. More like an opportunity to reuse torso / figure designs and so provide something a bit more interesting than a plain torso in the 3 in 1 sets.

Even if they did a one off 18+ LOTR set, it is unlikely to be a 800 Euro set. LOTR is not SW.200-250 Eur, maybe. But I cannot see them jumping to 800 Euro.

When it comes to Castle, common figures are in demand too, possibly more than for rare figures. Common ones typically make good army builders so while supply is high, demand is also high. Prices are only high because supply is currently quite low. A lot of Kingdoms figures were dirt cheap when the sets were current. I know as I bought loads on BL at the time. Those peasants and soldiers sell nicely now. But demand and price would drop if current sets had similar ones.

LEGO Star Wars has never really gone away like LOTR has. Harry Potter is more similar to LOTR but of course much more popular than LOTR with kids. Maybe now LEGO actively promotes sets to adults they could do Middle Earth again through 18+ sets, but I'd hope they would change the designs of minifigs, as printing and head/hairpieces have improved a lot since the originals were done.

Any issues seemed to have been resolved earlier today. All working fine now.

Fishes is often used as a plural if you are describing multiple species at once.

It might have shipped. Their order tracking isn't the best. I once had an "in warehouse" status order delivered.

I don't have too many on display. I do rotate what I display though.

I doubt prices for existing sets and minifigs would fall much. Chances are any new figures would be new designs and older ones would hold value, although you would be able to buy the newer versions at lower prices.

For some people buying lego might help the de-stress, but building the set will often be better still. I find MOCing is like drawing or painting, bricks are an art material. But then another practical reason I buy some sets is investment. Putting something on a shelf isn't just calling it a day. Putting it on a shelf is the equivalent of hanging a painting or framing a photograph. I get enjoyment seeing things displayed, I don't have to take them apart and rebuild them every day to enjoy them.