Maersk Train: Retires soon?

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Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by ezra » Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:03 am

I was counting on using the 10% coupon that comes with the catalog towards the Maersk Train at the Lego Store. At the time it was out of stock, but the worker said to try back when the recieve their next shipment the following day. The other day I called two Lego Stores, Anaheim and Costa Mesa, to check if they had it back in stock. No luck. So I ponied up and just bought it online full price.

Although TRU, Target, Walmart, and Lego S@H have it available online, I haven't seen it on a shelf in a while.

What are you're guys' thoughts?
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by Rhodebrick » Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:52 pm

They do have a new train coming out soon so maybe this one will bite the dust.
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by Legobrandon » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:26 pm

Rhodebrick wrote:They do have a new train coming out soon so maybe this one will bite the dust.
True. But I think of the Horizon Express as the replacement for the Emerald Night.
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by Luciant » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:29 pm

The Maersk line is very unique though. They typically don't have any rhyme or reason as to their production dates. Its a nice train, definitely worth MSRP and I can't see it doing anything but appreciating after that.
I have mixed feelings about new releases: I can't wait to see and get the new sets... but I can't figure out where I'm gonna put them or store them.
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by bea » Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:23 pm

The rumour is that this set is discontinued. My local Lego store did not have it in stock either.
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by dr_spock » Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:23 pm

My local store doesn't have them in stock either.
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by ezra » Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:13 pm

When I found out days ago from my lego store, I just made the decision to pony up and just buy it while I can still get double points VIP.
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by autobrick » Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:24 pm

It may just be a temporary shortage; my (Canadian) 2012 Holiday Catalogue that I received a couple of days ago has has the Maersk Train on page 6.
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Re: Maersk Train: Retires soon?

Post by Rhodebrick » Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:06 pm

Legobrandon wrote:
Rhodebrick wrote:They do have a new train coming out soon so maybe this one will bite the dust.
True. But I think of the Horizon Express as the replacement for the Emerald Night.

I can see that. But the new train looks like a modern train. Wonder about the red modern train - passenger train.
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