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LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV 75244 - $263 @ Target

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Gnostikos on 16/09/2019 - 00:58 target.com.au (1598 clicks)
Last edited 19/09/2019 - 12:04 by 1 other user

This deal is part of Target's regular-as-clockwork 20% off Lego sales, which happen every other month these days.

The full catalogue is available here if you want to check out the other Lego deals.

The most notable deal in the 20% off sale by far and away is the Lego Star Wars Tantive IV for $263. Apart from Target, it's still a Lego S@H exclusive and still going for its launch price of $329 there.

A 1,768 piece set that's 62cm long and a great re-release of the previous Tantive IV sets from 2001/2009. The most detailed of the three by far with the most accurate proportions.

Everything else in the catalogue is an average deal at best in terms of price, or worse than recent deals for the same set or current eBay pricing.

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  • CheapoJohnno on 16/09/2019 - 01:43

    Just what I wanted to go along with my rare Prune Face figure

  • Ch3apsk8 on 16/09/2019 - 01:46

    Hey buddy, probably a silly question but will this deal be available online AND instore or only instore?
    Cheers

    • Gnostikos on 16/09/2019 - 12:49

      I imagine it will be in-store and online as every single 20% off Lego sale at Target has been in the past.

  • frozenkuku on 16/09/2019 - 02:12

    been watching this for a long time
    great price

    • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2019 - 08:35

      In a galaxy far, far away?

  • Bricky on 16/09/2019 - 08:48
    +1

    I have the previous version and actually did buy this for an upgrade, but that sticker on the front just kills me. I can accept stickers adding the odd detail here and there but this is the entire front of the ship! Plus the white stickers never match the brick colour. Such a shame.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2019 - 08:58
      +1

      Couldn’t agree more about stickers.

      It’s very lazy on Lego’s behalf.

    • Gnostikos on 16/09/2019 - 12:48

      I don't think anyone will argue with that point.

      It is the biggest flaw with this model, especially compared to the 2009 Tantive IV's transparent cockpit windows, which look excellent.

      Other than that, it has way better detailing and proportions and honestly, the most interesting angle of the Tantive IV has always been the rear with that massive bank of ion thrusters. The cockpit of the in-universe ship was barely noticeable anyway.

      • Bricky on 16/09/2019 - 12:52

        That’s a good point. I sold mine before building it because of the sticker issue but to be honest i’ve been sitting here contemplating purchasing it again at this new price with that exact angle in mind for display - cockpit facing away. Just not entirely sure if it’s really a superior upgrade from 2009.

        • Gnostikos on 16/09/2019 - 21:05

          Well, have a look here if you haven't already.

          If you're buying either of those sets (2009 or 2019) for display then I assume you care about faithfulness to the in-universe spacecraft, in which case the problem with the 2009 Tantive IV is it's basically like the pug dog version of the three. It's too snub-nosed, squashed and wide for its length.

          The neck leading to the bridge/cockpit is way too short and the the engine bay at the back flares out far too much to make the thing look caricaturishly disproportionate. Compare this fairly good render of the Tantive IV to the 2009 model in the video I linked; you can see it's intended to be a far slender, sleeker craft and the only Lego version that comes remotely close to looking that way is the 2019 model (the 2001 model looks ridiculous compared to the in-universe craft; the cockpit/bridge on that one is gigantic and nearly the width of the engine bay at the back).

          There's also a good isometric perspective of all three models next to each other here.

          In my opinion, it's the most accurate and sensible-looking version despite the cockpit window stickers and the lack of a cockpit clamshell hinge so you can lift the cockpit canopy up and down.

  • beatsntoons on 16/09/2019 - 09:14

    so expensive, and it's not even a UCS… oh well, that's good as I don't need another big Lego item taking up space I don't have.

    • Mortal Krumpet on 16/09/2019 - 09:44

      Yea, it’s not always about the piece count, for example the new Star destroyer has huge pieces, so in that case the piece weight is where the cost is - or potentially the cost of designing the model to begin with - but in this case I’m surprised it was so expensive - seems like they could have gone for a slightly bigger and more detailed model and made it a UCS.

      I still like it though and for this price it seems good.. but still.

    • Gnostikos on 16/09/2019 - 12:43

      and it's not even a UCS…

      It is a UCS in all but name.

      It's got the piece count, size and detail of the more recent, smaller-scale UCS sets like the Slave I, Y-Wing or Snowspeeder; in fact it's the biggest out of those sets by far and it's also in minifig scale like the UCS Slave I.

      The only thing it's missing is a stand and a UCS plaque but other than that, I think it's an excellent modernisation of the older Tantive IV sets.

      • Mortal Krumpet on 18/09/2019 - 15:08
        +1

        Although I don’t disagree with you on most points… this is definitely not minifig scale… the Slave 1 is minifig scale (UCS) but this isn’t…. It’s big enough to ‘fit’ minifigs, but it’s not ‘minifig scale’. For those who are unaware, minifig scale would be where the model (ship) is sized relative to the minifigs as though the figures were the size of the characters in the show. In this case, the ship is far smaller than minifig scale. In cases like the Star Destroyer for example, it would be virtually impossible as a consumer set, as minifig scale would be incredibly massive.

        EDIT : I did a quick calculation for the ‘fun’ of it.. and minifig scale would be around 5 times this size for the Tantive IV.

        • Gnostikos on 19/09/2019 - 12:11

          I stand corrected. Not sure what I was thinking, as the in-universe Tantive IV is supposed to be able to transport more than 100 personnel aboard, so yes, there's no way it could be minifig scale.

  • Manny Calavera on 16/09/2019 - 09:49
    +1

    I had one of these but it was missing the ambassador piece.

    • justtoreply on 16/09/2019 - 22:41

      You can get replacements for missing parts free from lego. It's easy as. You do it online, no chat required.

      I've used it a few times.

    • TruckTrespass on 16/09/2019 - 23:09
      +2

      Can be a tricky one to find. Have you considered tearing the ship apart?

      • justtoreply on 17/09/2019 - 12:29

        Oh. Some in-joke I didn't get?

        • Manny Calavera on 17/09/2019 - 15:04

          Sort of.

          You need to have seen Star Wars to get it.

          • justtoreply on 18/09/2019 - 00:14

            @Manny Calavera: Yeah i figured but i haven't seen them in about 15 years so darned if i can remember. And i don't get to watch tv due to parenting these days

  • profar on 16/09/2019 - 10:45

    I reckon this at $39.20 is hot and well be lowest price but not necessary value :)

    https://www.target.com.au/p/lego-reg-harry-potter-trade-adve…

    1 item of interest in there but I don't want to Ozbargain it .

    • Look43Bs on 16/09/2019 - 11:55

      … "LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV 75244" … is this a deal at 15cents a piece??? …. and ….
      "LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar 75964 Building Kit" … is this a deal at 13cents a piece???

      • profar on 16/09/2019 - 11:59
        +1

        HOT but not necessary value :)

        Anyway besides that its dumb to value by how much a piece if you know which sets went through the roof % wise !

      • Mortal Krumpet on 23/09/2019 - 10:57

        The cost of the idea or license is one of the reasons knockoff / fake sets are cheap.. they don’t have to pay for all that ‘useless’ stuff like …designing it. But also obviously, how good it looks / popular it is will put the price up, as it does with anything in this world.. it’s not a strange thing. The piece count argument is good as a reference but it’s not the only metric.

  • gavt on 16/09/2019 - 11:28
    +2

    LEGEND OP!

    Been watching this set for ages…

  • NGPriest on 16/09/2019 - 12:49

    Swan Hill, VIC: lowStock
    Plenty Valley, VIC: lowStock
    Narellan, NSW: lowStock
    Liverpool, NSW: lowStock
    Ballarat, VIC: lowStock
    Portland, VIC: lowStock
    Tumut, NSW: lowStock
    Bowral, NSW: lowStock
    Dubbo, NSW: lowStock
    Tuggerah, NSW: lowStock
    Albury, NSW: lowStock
    Wodonga, VIC: lowStock
    Shepparton, VIC: lowStock
    Sunbury, VIC: lowStock
    Ulladulla, NSW: lowStock
    Green Hills, NSW: lowStock
    Mildura, VIC: lowStock
    Macarthur, NSW: lowStock
    Port Macquarie, NSW: lowStock
    Shellharbour, NSW: lowStock
    Buranda, QLD: lowStock
    Rockhampton, QLD: lowStock
    Coffs Harbour, NSW: lowStock
    Wetherill Park, NSW: lowStock
    Mt. Druitt, NSW: lowStock
    Winmalee, NSW: lowStock
    Somerville, VIC: lowStock
    Goulburn, NSW: lowStock
    Warrawong, NSW: lowStock
    Leichhardt, NSW: lowStock
    Campbelltown, NSW: lowStock
    Roselands, NSW: lowStock
    Brimbank Central, VIC: inStock
    Capalaba, QLD: lowStock
    Bundaberg, QLD: lowStock
    Helensvale, QLD: lowStock
    Ipswich, QLD: lowStock
    Rhodes, NSW: lowStock
    Wollongong, NSW: lowStock
    Casey, VIC: lowStock
    Coomera, QLD: lowStock
    Warrnambool, VIC: lowStock
    Tweed Heads, NSW: lowStock
    Springwood, QLD: lowStock
    Browns Plains, QLD: lowStock
    Morayfield, QLD: lowStock
    North Lakes, QLD: lowStock
    Toowoomba, QLD: lowStock
    Robina, QLD: lowStock
    Caroline Springs, VIC: lowStock
    Forest Lake, QLD: lowStock
    Mt. Gravatt, QLD: lowStock
    Pacific Fair, QLD: lowStock
    Werribee, VIC: lowStock
    Springfield Orion, QLD: lowStock
    Watergardens, VIC: lowStock
    Frankston, VIC: lowStock
    Forest Hill, VIC: lowStock
    Glen Waverley, VIC: lowStock
    Doncaster, VIC: lowStock
    Macquarie, NSW: lowStock
    Fountain Gate, VIC: lowStock
    Eastland, VIC: lowStock
    Knox City, VIC: lowStock
    Southland, VIC: lowStock
    Airport West, VIC: lowStock
    Mornington, VIC: lowStock
    Northland, VIC: lowStock
    Carindale, QLD: inStock
    Miranda, NSW: inStock
    Parramatta, NSW: lowStock
    Camberwell, VIC: lowStock
    Highpoint, VIC: lowStock
    Melbourne, VIC: lowStock
    Greensborough, VIC: lowStock
    Geelong, VIC: lowStock
    Chermside, QLD: lowStock
    Maroochydore, QLD: lowStock
    Point Cook, VIC: lowStock
    Chadstone, VIC: inStock
    Penrith, NSW: lowStock
    Warringah Mall, NSW: inStock
    Hornsby, NSW: inStock
    Bondi, NSW: inStock
    Castle Hill, NSW: lowStock
    Erina, NSW: lowStock
    Sale, VIC: lowStock
    Waurn Ponds, VIC: lowStock
    Carlingford, NSW: lowStock
    Broadway, NSW: inStock
    Kotara, NSW: lowStock
    Rouse Hill, NSW: inStock
    Indooroopilly, QLD: lowStock
    Brookside, QLD: lowStock
    Chatswood, NSW: inStock
    Burwood, NSW: lowStock

    • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2019 - 13:57
      +1

      That’s Target for you.

      • NGPriest on 16/09/2019 - 14:48

        Just got home…

        Updated list:

        inStock: 10
        lowStock: 86

        inStock
        Brimbank Central, VIC
        Carindale, QLD
        Miranda, NSW
        Chadstone, VIC
        Warringah Mall, NSW
        Hornsby, NSW
        Bondi, NSW
        Broadway, NSW
        Rouse Hill, NSW
        Chatswood, NSW

        lowStock
        Swan Hill, VIC
        Plenty Valley, VIC
        Narellan, NSW
        Liverpool, NSW
        Ballarat, VIC
        Portland, VIC
        Tumut, NSW
        Bowral, NSW
        Dubbo, NSW
        Tuggerah, NSW
        Albury, NSW
        Wodonga, VIC
        Shepparton, VIC
        Sunbury, VIC
        Ulladulla, NSW
        Green Hills, NSW
        Mildura, VIC
        Macarthur, NSW
        Port Macquarie, NSW
        Shellharbour, NSW
        Buranda, QLD
        Rockhampton, QLD
        Coffs Harbour, NSW
        Wetherill Park, NSW
        Mt. Druitt, NSW
        Winmalee, NSW
        Somerville, VIC
        Goulburn, NSW
        Warrawong, NSW
        Leichhardt, NSW
        Campbelltown, NSW
        Roselands, NSW
        Capalaba, QLD
        Bundaberg, QLD
        Helensvale, QLD
        Ipswich, QLD
        Rhodes, NSW
        Wollongong, NSW
        Casey, VIC
        Coomera, QLD
        Warrnambool, VIC
        Tweed Heads, NSW
        Springwood, QLD
        Browns Plains, QLD
        Morayfield, QLD
        North Lakes, QLD
        Toowoomba, QLD
        Robina, QLD
        Caroline Springs, VIC
        Forest Lake, QLD
        Mt. Gravatt, QLD
        Pacific Fair, QLD
        Werribee, VIC
        Springfield Orion, QLD
        Watergardens, VIC
        Frankston, VIC
        Forest Hill, VIC
        Glen Waverley, VIC
        Doncaster, VIC
        Macquarie, NSW
        Fountain Gate, VIC
        Eastland, VIC
        Knox City, VIC
        Southland, VIC
        Airport West, VIC
        Mornington, VIC
        Northland, VIC
        Parramatta, NSW
        Camberwell, VIC
        Highpoint, VIC
        Melbourne, VIC
        Greensborough, VIC
        Geelong, VIC
        Chermside, QLD
        Maroochydore, QLD
        Point Cook, VIC
        Penrith, NSW
        Castle Hill, NSW
        Erina, NSW
        Sale, VIC
        Waurn Ponds, VIC
        Carlingford, NSW
        Kotara, NSW
        Indooroopilly, QLD
        Brookside, QLD
        Burwood, NSW

        • NGPriest on 19/09/2019 - 11:06

          Latest stock list:

          inStock: 4
          lowStock: 66

          inStock
          Warringah Mall, NSW
          Hornsby, NSW
          Bondi, NSW
          Rouse Hill, NSW

          lowStock
          Swan Hill, VIC
          Ballarat, VIC
          Portland, VIC
          Tumut, NSW
          Bowral, NSW
          Dubbo, NSW
          Tuggerah, NSW
          Albury, NSW
          Wodonga, VIC
          Shepparton, VIC
          Cowra, NSW
          Sunbury, VIC
          Ulladulla, NSW
          Mildura, VIC
          Waverley Gardens, VIC
          Macarthur, NSW
          Port Macquarie, NSW
          Shellharbour, NSW
          Buranda, QLD
          Rockhampton, QLD
          Coffs Harbour, NSW
          Winmalee, NSW
          Somerville, VIC
          Goulburn, NSW
          Leichhardt, NSW
          Campbelltown, NSW
          Roselands, NSW
          Brimbank Central, VIC
          Helensvale, QLD
          Rhodes, NSW
          Casey, VIC
          Warrnambool, VIC
          Tweed Heads, NSW
          Morayfield, QLD
          Robina, QLD
          Caroline Springs, VIC
          Forest Lake, QLD
          Pacific Fair, QLD
          Watergardens, VIC
          Frankston, VIC
          Forest Hill, VIC
          Glen Waverley, VIC
          Doncaster, VIC
          Macquarie, NSW
          Airport West, VIC
          Mornington, VIC
          Northland, VIC
          Carindale, QLD
          Miranda, NSW
          Melbourne, VIC
          Greensborough, VIC
          Chermside, QLD
          Maroochydore, QLD
          Point Cook, VIC
          Chadstone, VIC
          Penrith, NSW
          Castle Hill, NSW
          Erina, NSW
          Sale, VIC
          Waurn Ponds, VIC
          Carlingford, NSW
          Broadway, NSW
          Kotara, NSW
          Brookside, QLD
          Chatswood, NSW
          Burwood, NSW

          • NGPriest on 20/09/2019 - 02:46

            @NGPriest: Correct as of: 20/09/2019 02:46
            In Stock: 2
            Low Stock: 49

            In Stock
            Bondi, NSW
            Warringah Mall, NSW

            Low Stock
            Albury, NSW
            Bowral, NSW
            Broadway, NSW
            Broken Hill, NSW
            Burwood, NSW
            Carlingford, NSW
            Castle Hill, NSW
            Chatswood, NSW
            Coffs Harbour, NSW
            Cowra, NSW
            Dubbo, NSW
            Erina, NSW
            Goulburn, NSW
            Hornsby, NSW
            Kotara, NSW
            Leichhardt, NSW
            Macarthur, NSW
            Macquarie, NSW
            Penrith, NSW
            Port Macquarie, NSW
            Rhodes, NSW
            Roselands, NSW
            Tumut, NSW
            Tweed Heads, NSW
            Ulladulla, NSW
            Winmalee, NSW

            Brookside, QLD
            Forest Lake, QLD
            Maroochydore, QLD
            Morayfield, QLD

            Ballarat, VIC
            Casey, VIC
            Chadstone, VIC
            Forest Hill, VIC
            Glen Waverley, VIC
            Melbourne, VIC
            Mildura, VIC
            Mornington, VIC
            Northland, VIC
            Portland, VIC
            Sale, VIC
            Shepparton, VIC
            Somerville, VIC
            Southland, VIC
            Sunbury, VIC
            Swan Hill, VIC
            Warrnambool, VIC
            Waverley Gardens, VIC
            Wodonga, VIC

  • Mr Snrub on 16/09/2019 - 14:29

    Be smart and get one today and return and price match /rain check when the sale starts

  • Rajserp on 17/09/2019 - 12:43

    If stock < 5 = "Limited Stock"

    Just got one on hold for me for Thursday pickup!

  • Roosterman65 on 19/09/2019 - 00:23

    Just tried ordering this twice and both were canceled. Chewed up the promo code they emailed me for their newsletter too.

    • feihong on 19/09/2019 - 11:53
      +1

      it's available for home delivery, looking good so far

    • Gnostikos on 19/09/2019 - 12:06

      For delivery or click & collect? Did you get payment confirmation first and then a cancellation or just a cancellation?

      I just placed a click & collect order and got the order confirmation and PayPal receipt instantly.

      • Ch3apsk8 on 20/09/2019 - 04:16

        See below for my experience. It was a click n collect order with debit card for the record. They took my money and could be up to a week before they give it back….

  • Eyespy on 19/09/2019 - 15:37

    My order has been 'awaiting review' since 6:30am. I guess we just have to wait.

    • Ch3apsk8 on 20/09/2019 - 04:14

      Hey mate that happened to me too!
      I ordered just after midnight and did not receive any 'confirmation' email so ended up calling Target asking what was going on and they told me my order could not be processed and that there was a technical 'anomolie' (glitch).
      They then said they would clear it up, counldnt say how long it was gonna take, so I went down the safe route and called the parramatta target to put one set on hold for me…And I advise you to do the same if its not too late already.
      Thankfully I did that as I received an email tonight saying my order was cancelled. They did not give me a reason why in the email. And they said its gonna take up to a week to get a refund.
      (profanity) Target online ordering.
      Wont be doing it again.
      Hope this helps you and/or others
      Ciou

      • Eyespy on 20/09/2019 - 08:12

        I called customer service too. Apparently the purchase didn't go through because it was a 'high value purchase' and required additional confirmation. I gave my details again and I received an order confirmation email late last night.

        Weird but it seems things are in track now, my card has been changed. Now we wait.

  • Tuttle on 19/09/2019 - 23:48

    Mine just got confirmed (delivery).. not actually sure if I want it (or go the alternative route and BL Mortevs studio accurate version)

  • Gnostikos on 20/09/2019 - 13:39

    Stock dried up extremely fast since yesterday.

    All metro area stores in my state went from limited stock to no stock in about 24 hours.

    • NGPriest on 20/09/2019 - 13:40

      Correct as of: 20/09/2019 13:40
      In Stock: 2
      Low Stock: 43

      In Stock
      Bondi, NSW
      Castle Hill, NSW

      Low Stock
      Albury, NSW
      Bowral, NSW
      Broadway, NSW
      Broken Hill, NSW
      Burwood, NSW
      Carlingford, NSW
      Chatswood, NSW
      Coffs Harbour, NSW
      Cowra, NSW
      Dubbo, NSW
      Erina, NSW
      Goulburn, NSW
      Kotara, NSW
      Leichhardt, NSW
      Macquarie, NSW
      Penrith, NSW
      Port Macquarie, NSW
      Rhodes, NSW
      Tumut, NSW
      Ulladulla, NSW
      Winmalee, NSW

      Forest Lake, QLD
      Maroochydore, QLD
      Morayfield, QLD

      Ballarat, VIC
      Forest Hill, VIC
      Melbourne, VIC
      Mornington, VIC
      Portland, VIC
      Sale, VIC
      Shepparton, VIC
      Somerville, VIC
      Sunbury, VIC
      Swan Hill, VIC
      Warrnambool, VIC
      Waverley Gardens, VIC
      Wodonga, VIC

      Broome, WA
      Bunbury, WA
      Fremantle, WA
      Geraldton, WA
      Kalgoorlie, WA
      Perth, WA

  • Gnostikos on 23/09/2019 - 12:44

    Just got confirmation that my order is ready for collection. Took about 3 business days.

  • Tuttle on 24/09/2019 - 09:46

    Also just got random email notification that my delivery was today (never received any tracking number or confirmation of postage)

  • Eyespy on 25/09/2019 - 15:57

    Got my click and collect notification at lunch time today.

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