A store, that only sells toys, always expect an increase I NEVER shop at toys'r'us I go target or kmart, which even them at times can be overpriced.

What about Jabbas Palace just name one, of many? Which I remember at one stage it was $240! It is now going for
$189 when they put it on special it will go down as far as $169 Its unbelievable a big rip off. I own the Jabbas palace, but got it really cheap, and honestly, its nothing special at all, I only use it for parts. And the $240 was also the older Jabba palace not the newer one, not that it makes a big difference.
and several of the medium sized starwars ship go to an overpriced amount of over $100.. I have seen it and think its outrageous.

Poor kids these days..I seen it alot of times were parents just say NO its to much, or buy a smaller set.

I actually also seen some parents who buy their kids a few big sets, probably the exception of them being rich, and overly spoiled I cant seem to think of another explanation unless their buying it for some kids birthday, in that case what a lucky special kid, anyhow lucky kids.

And I agree with you, we should get bang for our buck, being 300 and something pieces apart, the lone ranger set should far be cheaper, for having that much pieces less than the other set, these days no one really thinks about the customers, but rather on themselves and the money.

Last edited by Generalned (June 2, 2013 (08:27pm))

Were you referring to me or Antonio?

A Star Wars set that was overpriced is Palpatine's arrest.  The only thing it's good for are the Jedi masters.  And at TRU is' another $30 on top of it!  It's just a more elaboate Hulk's helicarrier, probably designed by the same guy.

The reason why the Lone Ranger train is so much is because of the rail pieces.  I am pretty sure that design is in only one other set*, the temple of doom.  I could be wrong, but I think that that is the main reason.

*Actually, I just looked it up, and this style of track appears in the temple of doom, the jokers funhouse, the alien mother ship from alien conquest, and the Lone Ranger train.  My mistake.

Last edited by Greenshirt (June 3, 2013 (01:19pm))

I don't even think Palpatine's arrest has many interesting parts.  And like so many other Lego sets, it's full of GRAY!  The only other color that's significant is "Republic red".

That's really odd.  Must be how it is in Canada.  I would suggest then buying from people on bricklink or somewhere else.  You might be able to find a deal with shipping that is cheaper.

The only problem is that Lego Stores are only in large metro areas. I live in a fairly large metro and there is no Lego Store near me. The closest is 6 hours away.