GMT? Msg 19 -SylvainLS(38),251 days ago,2022-05-12to Designer Program Join our mailing list! To your own argument many could like a set, but not buy, so why have Ideas sets produced at all (or how are they really judged for LEGO to make money) if that question really does not matter? The castle sold out almost immediately and within a few hours four other projects had passed the 3,000 order threshold, which resulted in Bionicle Legends and the Particle Accelerator being knocked out of the process. Another bright spot is that all the windows let light into the model. Sadly, I didnt really get either of these experiences. Second round of crowdfunding for the BrickLink Designer Program opens November 9th featuring these nine LEGO IDEAS 10k Club Projects! Then when I look at other waves, there are only 1 or 2 that I would consider. Listen to this article If youre a fan of the Bricklink Designer Program then youll want to take a look at the latest update surrounding Round 3, the all important pricing for each of the sets! Issuing a second IPO? I think we'll easily get production of the Castle, Bionicle, Flight, and Observatory. All Rights Reserved. Many orders were placed at the same time. Theres this concept of artificial scarcity, where companies produce limited releases to boost demand, although they easily have the production capacity for a magnitude a thousand times bigger. After the relatively great building experience I had with the Clockwork Aquarium, I decided to try the Modular LEGO Store. Id just prefer people go in with their eyes wide open. There have been a few updates to the program since it kicked off. Lego has just stated they wont produce a full Castle theme. WebThe BrickLink Designer Program is Back! Well that sucks. ^ Thats pretty silly. Bricklink designer program - limit 10,000 production per set (now live starting 3:00PM EST) Last Updated: Aug 20th, 2022 7:34 am Category: Kids & Babies Toys & Games Tags: lego designer program limit 3000 production set live starting SCORE +20 22 2 Page 1 of 2 Next Search this thread Nov 9th, 2021 3:15 pm #1 jillaryit [OP] Deal Addict Jan 29, 2010 Msg 20 -yorbrick(1059),251 days ago,2022-05-12to Designer Program Are we funding these through BL itself like. As we discussed recently, the first round of the BrickLink Designer Program took place on July 1st. You see, there are two features of the Modular Buildings style that interests me the most. Did you participate in Round 1 of the BrickLink Designer Program? Bricklink is the world's largest online marketplace to buy and sell LEGO parts, Minifigures and sets, both new or used. Its pretty fun, but I wonder how the price will be if the motor and battery pack are included. While I agree that the number of votes does not translate to an obvious purchase, then I could counter why bother having a voting process for Ideas at all then if there is no indicator of ability to purchase in the first place (and why does LEGO even ask that question during polling for an Idea)? The 1 thing I don't like about this, is the impossibility to buy them on sale. Even then, its clear missed opportunity if you sell out too quickly. While this isnt at the top of my list, there probably is a group out there that would like to see this. In wave 1, I am interested in the castle, the flight motion model, and the fishing boat. It seems that they have been focusing more and more on Branded sets. https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/43q0s6/the_pick_a_brick_wall_at_the_lego_store_at/, Brick Breakdown: BrickLink Set Modular LEGO Store. Despite the common connector points, it just doesnt look right. WebBricklink Design Program was super popular. The exclusivity should be in the preorder cut-off date, not an arbitrary quantity cut-off. with no pressure. Of course, it is brick built so you can just take take the safe apart too. BrickLink is the world's largest online marketplace to buy and sell LEGO parts, Minifigures and sets, both new or used. I doubt all 3 of my preferred models will make the cut this time. It was a limited edition of 10,000 sets. -After an Order Cancel Request has been filed. Thank you for your support! WebIt was released as part of Round 2 of the BrickLink Designer program. Just want to get a note on my calendar so as not to plan anything that day. The designer of the Modular LEGO Store was careful not to have any random colors mar the face of the building. Where were the scalpers for that run? WebBricklink Designer Program Update: More sets* to be released July 8, 2021 By Jay 27 Comments The first round of Bricklinks Designer Program was mired in controversy , It seemed odd to me as wellso perhaps I'm way off base. If youre bringing toys to a convention, you want boosted demand to make sure you sell them all. at the best online prices at eBay! Msg 8 -jennnifer(3274),252 days ago,2022-05-11to Administrative This was only Round 1. It could've been done on a weekend, though. Adjusting future rounds? Get in touch by email or social, or subscribe below! Msg 22 -amvdamian(338),251 days ago,2022-05-11to Administrative I will actually be interested to see if BrickLink's servers are up to the strain of people are trying to buy at the same time. When there was a glitch in the ordering process for the first rounds Castle in the Forest, Lego honored those orders and made more of them. Lego has, for instance, done some extremely limited comic book hero minifig releases. Yeah, companies/people can make mistakes, and I get that. WebThe work the BrickLink team spearheaded, and will continue to push forward with, has been a huge gain for the growing group of builders who see benefits of building with This is definitely a display piece with just under 1,500 pieces, but might look great on a dock with #21310-1: Old Fishing Store. The four other sets will re-open to additional pre-ordering on August 3rd , but it will not be possible to pre-order additional Castle in the Forest sets. For this reason, I have to admit that this set does not reach those expectations. About BrickLink. WebBrickLink Designer Program LEGO Sets from 2022. Just the castle for me I think. That's too high, IMHO. Again, I may just be missing it. So, was this set worth it? Previous post: LEGO Ideas A-Frame Cabin Coming Soon! Yes, and that for me makes this much better. There's a round 4? Bricklink Designer Program Round 1. I think its a cool design, but Im not really sure what I would do with a bird other than take it apart to use the pieces. If the buyer initiated an OCR, it is strictly up to the seller to decide whether or not to cancel the order. However, the key is that one. Last time, an official unofficial Lego Store set was the quickest to disappear. Were proud to share that the BrickLink Designer Program will live on! Today, however, the landing page for the BrickLink Designer Program claims that the first five sets are sold out, and that the second round of crowdfunding will begin in early November. It looks like you're new here. This will apply from when we re-open Round 1 to additional orders and to future crowdfunding rounds. The new Series 1 seems like it could start with hundreds of submissions varying wildly in quality much like Ideas does now. Economics 101 supply and demand. So, will BL be the seller? Type: Complete Set. Perhaps ignoring it because I don't think BrickLink said how many of each set they would produce. Selling out in hours indicates just how much we want to give them money. There is one red contraption located at the back warehouse section that helps stop the swinging back wall that looks like it should be something, but I couldnt say what it is supposed to be. Most customers appear to be pleased, though, as LEGO is currently ranked as the most reputable company in the world. ^^^ Exactly as 560Heliport pointed out. the potential to dilute some of the exclusivity. Well see if everyone else likes it. Addicted plastic user? January 2023 New LEGO Sets & Promotions. Msg 4 -psusaxman2000(247),253 days ago,2022-05-10to Administrative Msg 39 -jennnifer(3274),246 days ago,2022-05-17to Designer Program. Web # V00395AAELego 910023 - Venetian Houses Bricklink Designer Program Round 2table th{border: 1px solid #ccc !important;}>> Perhaps some sets will gain early support and be given higher visibility, causing users to only bother viewing these while other gems might get overshadowed. WebBrickLink Designer Program Building Instructions You can download digital building instructions for BDP sets in the LEGO Building Instructions app. 10k should have been the minimum to begin with. This set was definitely one I was looking forward to. For now, we plan to continue to use the Online LEGO Shop and not offer additional shipping destinations. This one is just over 1,900 pieces and is inspired by the Forestmen theme from castle. I lived in Mountain Time when I attended university. Flight is maybe in the 4k order range. The website was founded in April 2000 and currently has more than 1 million members. The observatory is nice, and watching JK brickworks video on the particle Accelerator has tempted me there as well. It features a number of clear domes with parts in each dome. We are extending the BrickLink Designer Program, Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th, [] Thats just me though. I'll take any advice on how to talk myself out of buying them. Shame they are not tossing in the addidas freebie with the castle, as it is over 95! Thats artificial scarcity. You can read more about the program in the original And then I watched the video I didnt realize that this one had movement. Re-opening pre-ordering for round 1 on August 3rd to allow the four projects Kakapo, Great Fishing Boat, Sheriffs Safe and Pursuit of Flight to also sell up to 10,000 sets. Based on our first round of crowdfunding, we believe the BrickLink Designer Program has strong potential. Minifig proportions are rather strange, so scaling would almost by necessity be somewhat off. The 2019 ADP and 2021 BDP began with a curated list of 31 and 25 sets, respectively. Two per household! Msg 32 -SylvainLS(38),251 days ago,2022-05-12to Administrative 2023 LEGO BrickLink, Inc. All rights reserved. We had a LEGO Ideas birds set a few years back and this is a come back with another detailed bird with a baby bird and a few accessories for fun. I could see this set appealing to the GBC crowd. Free shipping for many products! I think 5,000 was a reasonable quantity. Only the bottom rows include containers with actual bricks to pick, though. The BrickLink Designer Program brings select LEGO fan designs to life as limited-edition sets designed by LEGO fans for experienced builders. Well have to see what the pricing is and what the final design will be. My local official LEGO store is inside a mall, but there are also stand-alone LEGO stores, which seem to be the inspiration for this model. I was not saying that votes on Ideas sets are meaningless, merely that 10,000 votes probably doesn't mean 10,000 sales. Main Features Your interest exceeds all our expectations. LEGO 910003 Mountain Windmill - 2022 Bricklink Designer Program - Free Gifts! Msg 38 -SylvainLS(38),246 days ago,2022-05-17to Designer Program I hope this write-up and the video above give you an idea of how to value the set for your own collection. Thank you all for the continuing updates. The Safe seems the most like an Ideas set, least affected by the translation, but may not have the appeal. I did own one Forestmen set, which is represented in the "Castle in the Forest" set, thus I can easily justify that purchase. Msg 7 -psusaxman2000(247),252 days ago,2022-05-11to Administrative Interestingly, it also had another moving model, with the full list including a Modular LEGO Store , Venetian Houses , Retro Bowling Alley , Mountain Windmill and Clockwork Aquarium. WebLEGO BrickLink 910001 Castle in the Forest Limited Edition Designer Program Set Brand New $499.75 Top Rated Plus Buy It Now Free shipping Free returns 16 watchers Sensible - one per household was far too restrictive. Web211 views 9 days ago Today we are reviewing the final Lego set from round 2 of the Bricklink Designer Program: The Mountain Windmill. I wonder what else could have been used for the PAB wall. I like the ship and think there are some great details, but Im not sure there will be a fan base for this ship. For Round 1, we will increase the number of sets available from 5,000 to 10,000. But Lego does only ship to these 31 countries, and it could also be quite a while before you see them: this batch isnt set to ship until spring 2023. Copyright of theBrickBlogger.com. Id be surprised if they wait until it ships. They are meant for decoration. LEGO Sheriffs Safe Bricklink Designer Program 910016 Brand New Sealed In Box! Two More LEGO Botanical Sets with Pretty Flowers! I understood the frustrations with poopoohprints, coingate and the wayward Ulysses. Tangent: How have you talked yourself out of Blacksmith and Creator Castle? Heres our story about the previous batch of winning sets: / Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox daily. And you might also like to check out the following related posts: So a server glitch caused the order cap for the Forest Castle set to be 10k instead of 5k and it STILL sold out on the first day? Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox daily. But, now, Legos Bricklink Designer Program will give a gorgeous 1950s diner, a working waterfall, a huge train station, a steampunk science lab, and more a second chance at official Lego stardom. An ordering glitch meant that people were able to pre-order 5,000 additional Castle in the Forest sets, which means weve received orders for 10,000 sets. Again, produced to order. Studio 2.0 offers an in-app instructions maker that helps you create custom instructions for your designs. Read our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy & Affiliate Disclosure. The second is attention to scale. Msg 13 -StarBrick(6576),252 days ago,2022-05-11to Designer Program All of those extra sets went to scalpels that are already listing them on ebay. Would be the first time! PDF building instructions will also be made publicly available when sets begin shipping. Which one is your favorite? Modular Buildings are big draws to adult fans because of how high the standards are. ^ I dont recall when it was first set up but definitely cant seem to find anywhere to validate now. Check out my store for more information. The only thing Ive ever seen kill the aftermarket grifting is when the exclusive toy was produced in an amount exceeding demand, and the remaining stock is made more widely available after the event. It is an online platform where sellers and buyers can register to offer Lego products in different conditions, new or used, to all those fans who want to expand their collection of legos or simply want to be entertained with a new challenge of the brand. Are we talking a $200 set? Im not sure it will have the draw of some other sets. And then there is the Pick-A-Brick Wall. This time they are going to take some of the projects from Ideas that reached 10,000 votes, but were not selected for production and try to crowd fund them. So it just seems odd that Lego thinks artificial scarcity adds value here. I think I saw something in their FAQs saying the payment is not taken until its confirmed that the set has enough funding. Im guessing the designer got caught between making a scale model and trying to get all the details they saw in their local LEGO store. But, now, Legos Bricklink Designer Msg 2 -par016(5612),253 days ago,2022-05-10to Administrative Were disappointed by this as it wasnt our intention to enable such behavior. As far as I know there are no plans for a round 4 or any other rounds in the future right now. The only one in this round I'm remotely interested in, depending on the final price, is the great fishing boat. I own zero Castle sets but still want those two. If I have one criticism of the BrickLink Designer Program is that there is no LEGO designer team to help polish these fan models. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This is important to state as this means that all their strengths and weaknesses as a builder are amplified. Join our mailing list! Msg 11 -Lossecorme(57),252 days ago,2022-05-11to Administrative We are looking forward to preparing for Rounds 2 and 3. On LEGO.com? And you might also like to check out the following related posts: As for the Pick-A-Brick Wall towering over actual minifigures thats actually often the case in reality, since its largely set up for show. Galidor or Jack Stone. This is a major negative for most fans, but even those who are willing to save up to have this model, I urge a little caution. ^ This. Yes, that's a form of curation, but it's can be an unlevel playing field. The first five projects to reach the goal of 3,000 pre-orders will be produced as a limited edition set. Do they even live in [current year]? All Rights Reserved, By submitting your email, you agree to our. I love the LEGO Modular Buildings collection and wanted to see what a fan could add to the lineup. Join our mailing list! The history of LEGO doesnt have a lot of ships if you pull out the CITY versions. LEGO wishes they could do more? Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. There are four areas we want to address: When the crowdfunding went live on Thursday July 1, the traffic to the site overloaded BrickLinks servers. This will also delay the release of Rounds 2 & 3. At least, I think? So much agree with everything you said. I mean, how many more times they have to be told, demonstrated, evidenced, reminded? Were you able to order the projects you wanted? Bricklink is the world's largest online marketplace to buy and sell LEGO parts, Minifigures and sets, both new or used. The BrickLink Designer Program brings select LEGO fan designs to life as limited-edition sets designed by LEGO fans for experienced builders. OK, I have a question, that I'm asking here, and did in the BL forum. It slowed down a lot for some reason over the last couple of days but it still hasnt reached the max order limit of 5000. Secondly, BrickLink released some info on 12 May with a change to the program. Weve learned from the BDP 2021 The exterior walls still have sensible tan and gray colors that would be common in real-life buildings. When the opposite happens, when the exclusive toy sells out during the event, then the aftermarket price increases. BrickLink became a place where LEGO fans would connect with each other and share the same drive and enthusiasm. From simply being curious to becoming a seller, a collector, or buyer, BrickLink grew to be the place for them to find anything from sold-out sets to retired pieces. ), Recent discussions The additional production run will delay shipping and release dates for crowdfunding rounds 2 and 3. It will also come with printed/stickered tiles which you can put in the brick built book to remind you of the combo. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Up to 10,000 of each will be produced based on pre-orders received from registered BrickLink members. And they are much cheaper too. New sets. Rather, LEGO Modular Buildings are some of the most intricate and high-level building experiences you can find, and they have a team of people working together to make sure they are the best. The set uses colors in a very smart way. Does this mean the whole world has to wait 40 days because South Korea didnt want an Antipodean bird? Msg 29 -SylvainLS(38),251 days ago,2022-05-12to Administrative Further down the page, the BrickLink team writes, We have chosen the next nine designs for crowdfunding! View cart for details. It was a joy to browse the quality sets thus far in the BDP, carefully deciding which I'd purchase. I really can't guess which will be the fifth in production. Just saying 'We're sorry' and then moving on without really changing or improving anything. Upgrade to a seller account and own your store to sell them on BrickLink. Thanks for the detailed review on this. For the last BLDP, we were able to place orders for a long time (6 weeks or more?) 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