nolanfan34 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I just got an email from TRU in my inbox, I'm sure others have it as well. They are calling out soon to be retired sets. Not all of these show as retiring soon on S @ **** of course. The ones I found interesting on their link were Weathertop and Gandalf Arrives. I know they seem to be close to EOL, not sure if this creeps toward being more official. http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=legoretired&origkw=legoretired&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197&sr=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akohns Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I just got that email too. Too bad they are not selling everything at retail prices and not lower. You're still better off buying at LEGO Shop at Home for the reward points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Yeah, for sure. The prices aren't interesting, but the sets they list as retiring are. Guess I need to get on grabbing a Weathertop sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Not so stupid on their behalf though. Fairly surprised by their initiative to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akohns Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I will def be picking up some more LOTR sets when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich B Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Not so stupid on their behalf though. Fairly surprised by their initiative to be honest. I received the email as well. I agree with you, I'm also surprised at their initiative. Not something I was expecting from TRU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 They have ensured that people know what is ending and they will see a rise in those sales no matter what they charge as people will want them before they go EOL. Savvy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 I received the email as well. I agree with you, I'm also surprised at their initiative. Not something I was expecting from TRU. So the question is, do they actually KNOW anything, or are they just doing that based on sets they are no longer going to order? Guessing it's based on the order form like emazers mentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkness Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 They would know something. The sets there emazers has pointed out before (he pointed out the catwoman and captain america sets in a Super Hero thread). I imagine this is a trial and will see how it affects their sales. It isn't like they have high priced sets listed so its a bit selective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywdbri Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I think its clever marketing. I'm still seeing some of the small POC sets at my store. They want shelves clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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