LEGO Technic Race Truck (42041)I hear cries all the time from the casual Lego buyer about how expensive Lego sets have become, how they used to be cheaper...once upon a time. I've often wondered where these people are buying their Lego. Is it possible that their perception of price is simply because they are buying Lego from Toys"R"Us? I usually avoid Toys"R"Us like the plague. Occasionally, always because of a promotion or exclusive, I will venture through the doors of the big box toy store to purchase Lego. It wasn't always this way. Even though I have always been a big Lego shop-at-home user, there is something to be said for going into a store to see all the products lined up in person. I used to do this almost exclusively at Toys"R"Us, until a few years ago when a Lego brand store opened adjacent to my normal shop. After going into the Lego store on a regular basis, I started noticing the price differences. I found that sets at Toys"R"Us are generally a dollar or two more than they were at Lego.
Sometimes they would be 5, 7, even 20 dollars more than the price of the same item at the Lego brand store. While shopping at Target or Walmart, I would take note of their Lego pricing as well. It was the same retail purchase price (RPP) as I could get directly from Lego. Even when items are on Sale at Toys"R"Us, or when they run one of their buy-one-get-one 40% off sales, it sometimes only brings the pricing down to normal RPP. Here are a few examples: City Camper Van (60057) - A smaller set and one of the best value sets that is out right now. Sopwith Camel (10226) - This one is fairly exclusive. It is not even available at WalMart or Target and getting harder to find anywhere at all. A $25 markup by Toys"R"Us. Defend the Batcave (10672) - Just sneaking in a few extra bucks on this Juniors set. Minstorms EV3 (31313) - One of the most expensive sets that Lego puts out currently. Even on sale, this robotics set is also marked up. Water Scooter Fun (41000) - Reddit user tophrman pointed out this gem.
Probably the largest percentage markup I have ever seen. Why does Toys"R"Us do this? What makes the same toy more valuable because it is on the shelves of one store compared to the next? I'm not talking about only exclusive items here, I'm talking about the same sets that are available nearly everywhere that Lego is sold. These other stores sell Lego at RPP (or lower), while Toys"R"Us marks up dozens of sets.How do we stop it while still having access to some of the cool exclusive stuff that you can only get at Toys"R"Us? Please discuss in the comments below.LEGO Technic Crawler Crane (42042) Add my images & videosThis item ships for free.* Free Store Pickup in an Hour: Select a store Shipping: Multiple shipping options available. Gift wrap is available for this item. This item is sold in our stores. Please check your local store for availability. FREE Shipping on ANY purchase of $29 or more. Surcharges may apply on heavy/large items. - Free Shipping (See Details)
BatteriesDuracell Coppertop AA Size Battery - 8-Pack$8.99 Make way for the powerful LEGO® Technic Crawler Crane! This huge, robust 2-in-1 model comes with an array of realistic details and exciting features. Activate the included Power Functions motor and use the joysticks to operate the boom, raise and lower the claw, rotate the superstructure and drive the huge caterpillar tracks that maneuver this mighty machine! Includes an authentic double winch and pulley system with extensive cabling, working claw, detailed cab with tilt function, exhaust pipe and a ventilation grill. You can also extend the boom for even greater height! A cool blue and white color scheme adds the finishing touch to this awesome model. Rebuilds into a huge Mobile Tower Crane! Power Functions motorized boom, winch, superstructure & caterpillar tracks. Opening claw, tilting cab, extendable boom, extensive cabling & a realistic exhaust pipe & ventilation grid. Check out the cool blue and white color scheme.
Activate the huge crawler tracks! Rotate the massive superstructure! 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Mobile Tower Crane. Crawler Crane measures over 24" (61cm) high, 13" (33cm) long and 7" (20cm) wide Mobile Tower Crane measures over 25" (64cm) high, 22" (56cm) long and 8" (22cm) wide Product Dimensions (in inches):22.9 x 14.8 x 3.4 How to Get It Shipping Info:This item can be shipped to the entire United States including Alaska, Hawaii, and all U.S. territories including Puerto Rico This item can also be shipped to APO/FPO addresses and to P.O. Boxes in all 50 states Shipping Methods:This item may be shipped via Standard Shipping, Expedited Shipping or Express Shipping Please Note: Some addresses are eligible for Standard Shipping only (APO/FPO, P.O. Boxes, U.S. Territories and Puerto Rico) Store Pickup(learn more):Store Pickup detailsPlease wait for the Ready for Pickup e-mail before proceeding to the store; orders must be picked up within 5 Days upon the receipt of this emailYou will have the option to designate someone else to pick up your order during the checkout processYou will be able to change the Store Pickup location during the checkout processIn-stock status is approximate and may not reflect recent salesOrders placed for Store Pickup will receive online pricing and promotions