TRU free Palpatine's Arrest w/ purchase of Star Wars UCS set

[zskid00]

Toys R Us online had a similar promotion last week for a free Y-wing with purchase of any Star Wars UCS set. The UCS X-wing 10240 is now back in stock at MSRP of $199 and comes with a free Palpatine's Arrest set 9526.

This seems like a pretty good deal for a set priced at $75 on the TRU site right now and $89 through LEGO directly. This must be TRU's way of getting around the no discount policy on the larger exclusive LEGO sets.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.js ... age=search

[Brick & Blue]

Does the Palpatine's Arrest set count as a big exclusive? I thought it was only 10xxx sets?

However still a great deal if you want the overpriced huge X-Wing.

[grymg]

Yeah I don't think Palpatine counts as an exclusive, look what TRU did last week.

[zskid00]

I guess I should clarify. The UCS sets seem to be excluded from the LEGO % off coupons going forward and third party sites (Amazon, TRU, Walmart, Target) haven't been able to discount them so it would seem getting a free set with purchase is TRU's way of offering a better deal on these sets than anyone else. The Palpatine's Arrest set probably has a market value of $60-70 according to ebay so you essentially score the UCS X-wing for ~$150 after tax which is a 25% discount. I understand that the X-wing set is probably overpriced to begin with, but unless LEGO changes their stance it's unlikely you'll find a better deal on this set any time soon.

[grymg]

Gotcha. ..

but how do you explain this $50 discount off MSRP?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Star-War ... r/22663996" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[King]

Gotcha. ..

but how do you explain this $50 discount off MSRP?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Star-War ... r/22663996" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That set was not on the "no discount" list.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.p ... opic=85881" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

King

[Brick & Blue]

Yeah no one wants the B-Wing, even LEGO had it for 50% off.

And I see what you are saying, no more % discounts, but now you can give out free sets. Works well. Get rid of some sets that clearly aren't selling while "discounting" a set you can't discount normally.

[grymg]

Gotcha. ..

but how do you explain this $50 discount off MSRP?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Star-War ... r/22663996" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That set was not on the "no discount" list.

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.p ... opic=85881" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

King

Sorry to derail this thread, one last bit - Here's the Death Star discounted, if you have a POL then it's around $380 shipped. (Not that much of a discount I guess.)

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[emazers]

Since the B-Wing is Sold Out Retired, Walmart,Target,Amazon can charge what they want, Lego is only worried about them selling active sets cheaper than retail.

[doodlebird]

Oh look, shocking. The x-wing is not available online, but shows as "sold in stores." How nicely that fits with this online only offer.

[Brickred]

The Promo Ad is only to increase online buzz, item will be available as soon as the offer expires.

[zskid00]

The X-wing was in stock for several days during the Y-wing promotion. It sold out and came back in stock on Monday I think. It looks like it sold out again yesterday afternoon. If TRU pulled it, they sure took their time. I got my order in on Monday and it already shipped.

[tsetsetse89]

Oh look, shocking. The x-wing is not available online, but shows as "sold in stores." How nicely that fits with this online only offer.

Typical TRU right?

[willb2064]

This is an ok deal really, if Lego holds true to the no discounts on the collectors sets. Hopefully other stores take note and start offering a gift with purchase to get around the new policy. I could see Target or Walmart offering free GC's or something with these sets.

[Kainzzo]

Thank you for the heads up zskid00!
I already had the Palpatine set from the deal earlier this month but adding a second one will allow me to keep one and give one to my nephew this Christmas :) I can't believe it, but I folded and purchased the Death Star.
An early awesome holiday for all!

[grymg]

I know they are skirting the rules but they are definitely hurting the intent. I say Lego will soon ban promos as well with these hard to find sets.