Updated
Batman fans with a VIP account can now purchase the LEGO version of the Tumbler from the Australian online LEGO store.
You will need to be logged in with your VIP account to purchase the set, but we are pleased to report that this is a full pre-release, as opposed to the pre-order that initially went live this afternoon.
You can take advantage of this VIP pre-release here http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/The-Tumbler-76023?fromListing=listing (You will need to be logged in with a VIP account).
Thanks to our readers who posted about the change.
Original article below
Batman fans with a VIP account can now pre-order their LEGO version of the Tumbler from the Australian online LEGO store.
We were expecting a regular VIP pre-release of the set today, but instead the product has been updated with a pre-order page. LEGO are allowing you to purchase the set now for it to be shipped out on the 1st of September.
This is definitely something that we have not previously seen; VIP customers just get to put their names at the front of the queue, but don’t actually get the set any earlier. Unless this set sells out, you aren’t really gaining anything for your VIP status.
If you don’t want to take the risk of missing out then you can take advantage of this VIP Pre-Order here http://shop.lego.com/en-AU/The-Tumbler-76023?fromListing=listing (You will need to be logged in with a VIP account).
Originally published as “LEGO Now Taking VIP Pre-Orders For 76023 The Tumbler”
Weird.
Is it a limited release to anyone’s knowledge? I was just going to grab one in October during the double VIP points promotion. Presumably that’s still a safe bet.
I haven’t heard any rumours about this being a limited release. It’s possible they are testing out the pre-order system after the rush on Exo-Suit sets.
Good point.
Not sure why mine was different but my order went through and no pre-order here. Mine supposedly arrives in 13 days with standard shipping.
I had the same experience as Glenn, maybe they updated the page again? because it says my order is also going to be processed and item delivered in 13 days. Brickset also claimed it was for sale in US and Europe instead of preorder. 🙂
http://brickset.com/article/12066/the-tumbler-now-available-to-vips
You are right, this has been updated. Thanks for letting me know.