Originally published at: Win your entire Lego wish list
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So I kinda won with Lego the other day…
I don’t normally buy stuff out side of Boba Fett related merch. But something about this set from the new Lego movie (show? Haven’t seen it) really piqued my interest. A black and red (on brand!) Dark Falcon with a Darth Jar Jar and an all white Jedi Vader (which was in a comic and they made a couple action figures of him)? Plus other exclusive minifigs? Cool!
Well, I ended up ordering it. I got a second one. I don’t usually buy stuff to resell, but I have a feeling about this set that it will go up in value because of the exclusive Vader and how it does look pretty cool.
So I placed my order, along with an extra Boba Fett mech and some loose parts (so 4 items). I got a notification that the Falcons were on back order and ship late. I was a little worried they were sold out, but some Lego collectors said this was normal. The set just came out and it may be late but it will come. A few days later, I got a huge box with all 4 items I ordered. Huh, I guess that delay wasn’t really much of one.
But then a bout a week later I got an alert that Lego was shipping my order of 2 Dark Falcons. Well, that is weird. It must be a bug or mistake. But I started to track it and a box was coming my way. Several days later and I got TWO more Dark Falcons delivered. I thought for sure they were going to double charge me - but they didn’t.
So - yeah. I got nearly $400 worth of free Lego. I felt a twinge of guilt, but then looked up Lego made like $75 million on profit last quarter, so I really don’t feel bad for an error in my favor. They will be just fine. And I got a cool story, and hopefully in a few years, I can sell these and make a tidy sum to get something else. Or save. Worst case, it doesn’t go way up in price, I can still sell or trade it for about what I paid, if not a bit more. I haven’t seen large Lego Star Wars sets go DOWN in value.
I couldn’t resist, I did build one, even though I don’t really have a place to put it right now. It is super neat with some cool play features!
In other Lego news, I had too much fun and spent too much money buying parts for some Shadow Legos.
The left one is more of a pulp description version - as well as the Victor Jory serials. The right is more comic inspired. I need to try to reshape the hat, though.
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Partial terms and conditions from that page:
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. US and Canada (excluding Quebec) LEGO® Insiders members only. Sweepstake ends: 11/25/2024. One entry per Member. Prize is capped at $1,000 (USD) in the United States and $1,000 (CAD) in Canada per winner. In the event the wish list exceeds the cap the winner(s) will only be eligible to receive items on their wish list up to the capped amount. 2 winners in each participating country will be selected via a prize draw. Full rules available at LEGO.com/insiders/promo-terms-and-conditions for details. For Canada only: Mathematical skill test question required to confirm winner eligibility. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible Entries received.
“For Canada only: Mathematical skill test question required to confirm winner eligibility.”
Why? Is it intended to try to weed out AI generated entries or something?
Huh, TIL.“Skill testing questions (or STQ) are a legal requirement attached to many contests in Canada.” It’s to get around bans on for-profit gaming or betting except for provincial lotteries, licensed casinos, or charity events.
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Europeans get their own version, £1000 or €1000, which is not as uneven as the USD/CAD version, but still a healthy boost for British winners.
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