General Star Wars Discussion

Boomstick

Bought the heavy assault walker and rebellion bomber. Was underwhelmed after watching a YouTube video on the assault walker so probably taking it back and getting kylos tie fighter. 

spepper

2nd trailer from Rebels Season 4 just released

https://youtu.be/JtigV-biVGg

Fauch

bb8 looks like one of the best star wars sets of the year, but for 100€, I expected more than 2 functions, even though they are cool

willobee498

ImABrickManNow said:

I just gotta say, the prices of Lego SW sets in the last few years is one of the most infuriating things to me. I understand that its a licensed theme and its gonna cost more to produce said sets, what with the cost of licensing and all, But come on, their selling some really small sets for double the price of what they would have been in the 90s/early 2000s. Needless to say I'm still a devoted Lego Maniac.

I'm with you there, especially with these Last Jedi sets. All quite a bit more expensive than I would have ever guessed. I went from buying most of them day one, to just two and then wait for sales on the rest.

Mind you waiting for sales is something I should do more often anyway!

TheBrickPal

Regarding the new 75187 BB-8 set... could we have some help here, please? :-) http://bricksetforum.com/discussion/26978/75187-bb-8-ucs-or-not

blakusdk

Mate just showed me pics of some of next years sets, already look better than the first TLJ wave

starwars4ever

blakusdk said:

Mate just showed me pics of some of next years sets, already look better than the first TLJ wave

Can you show us any, tell us to where they are, or describe them to us?

Jackad7

starwars4ever said:

blakusdk said:

Mate just showed me pics of some of next years sets, already look better than the first TLJ wave

Can you show us any, tell us to where they are, or describe them to us?

I can't remember where I reddit but here is the items I remember.

Battlepack with 2x Phase 2 Clone troopers, mace windu, coleman Trebor
Yoda's hut with Yoda/Luke/r2-d2
Grievous speeder with Clone wars grievous and Mace windu
Buildable figures-Darth vader (with removable helmet), Darth Maul, Boba fett
Small pack with Jawas, droids and tusken
Microfighters-MF, first order tie

It's something that only people into a geek culture would understand.

stlux

@starwars4ever Sounds like you need to frequent the Leaks thread more often. August 21 was a good day ;)

FowlerBricks

Jackad7 said:

starwars4ever said:

blakusdk said:

Mate just showed me pics of some of next years sets, already look better than the first TLJ wave

Can you show us any, tell us to where they are, or describe them to us?

I can't remember where I reddit but here is the items I remember.

Battlepack with 2x Phase 2 Clone troopers, mace windu, coleman Trebor
Yoda's hut with Yoda/Luke/r2-d2
Grievous speeder with Clone wars grievous and Mace windu
Buildable figures-Darth vader (with removable helmet), Darth Maul, Boba fett
Small pack with Jawas, droids and tusken
Microfighters-MF, first order tie

It's something that only people into a geek culture would understand.

Yup, I can confirm this. I saw the same pics.

CommanderJigglypuff

Jackad7 said:

starwars4ever said:

blakusdk said:

Mate just showed me pics of some of next years sets, already look better than the first TLJ wave

Can you show us any, tell us to where they are, or describe them to us?

I can't remember where I reddit but here is the items I remember.

Battlepack with 2x Phase 2 Clone troopers, Ki Adi Mundi, coleman Trebor
Yoda's hut with Yoda/Luke/r2-d2 (Luke with backpack for Yoda)
Grievous speeder with Clone wars grievous and Mace windu
Buildable figures-Darth vader (with removable helmet), Darth Maul, Boba fett
Small pack with Jawas, droid and tusken
Microfighters-MF, first order tie

It's something that only people into a geek culture would understand.

Updated the post with the correct information. However I could be that the figures for the Battle Pack are going to be different as the prelim picture has episode 3 clone troopers, but Coleman Trebor dies in episode 2. 

pharmjod

#75191 Jedi interceptor with Hyperdrive ring is on sale 30% off at TRU. $69.99. Can get lower with discounted gift cards if you have them or the 10% off Thursdays in the store with the TRU Credit Card.

bluedragon

Got mine- 37% off with the credit card. Not bad. Thanks @pharmjod

blakusdk

http://comicbook.com/starwars/2017/09/07/star-wars-han-solo-millennium-falcon/

Is it possible that we may get yet ANOTHER falcon in next year's Han Solo wave?

SumoLego

blakusdk said:

Is it possible that we may get yet ANOTHER falcon in next year's Han Solo wave?

I would assume we would get another one.  Frankly, it surprises me that there are ever any gaps in Millennium Falcon availability.  (It's the police station of the SW world.)

Anyone getting into the hobby or coming of age to enjoy LEGO, and is a SW fan is going to want a Millennium Falcon.

Goldchains

SumoLego said:

blakusdk said:

Is it possible that we may get yet ANOTHER falcon in next year's Han Solo wave?

I would assume we would get another one.  Frankly, it surprises me that there are ever any gaps in Millennium Falcon availability.  (It's the police station of the SW world.)

Anyone getting into the hobby or coming of age to enjoy LEGO, and is a SW fan is going to want a Millennium Falcon.

I agree.  #7965 is basically what brought me back to Lego several years ago.  It looks amazing, and is a wonderful conversation piece/starter.

Mr_Cross

I'm kind of addicted to Lego Millennium Falcons. The #4504 was the one that brought me into the hobby properly.
I think the blue livery (if it turns out to be correct) is just about creating a point of difference, and isn't that how it appeared in that oh-so-tiny-blink-and-you-miss-it cameo in ROTS?
I'd have preferred to see it with more of the red markings, perhaps a Falcon design to make sense of how it appears in the OT... I can really see Lando having a customized paint job done!

DEAD1974

Well according to the last news about the Han Solo movie, there will be a new color version of Millenium Falcon, so I am afraid that LEGO will do it, so we can have another MF next year ....

dougts

how bad is #75177

The set has almost immediately gone to 20% off on Amazon and stayed there.  I look at it everyday and all I can help but think is that there is basically nothing at all appealing about that set.  It is just complete garbage from a design standpoint.

Lyichir

dougts said:

how bad is #75177

The set has almost immediately gone to 20% off on Amazon and stayed there.  I look at it everyday and all I can help but think is that there is basically nothing at all appealing about that set.  It is just complete garbage from a design standpoint.

I kind of like it for its novel visual design and apparent inspiration (a Strandbeest), though based on the reviews I've seen it seems to do a somewhat poor job of simulating a much more complicated mechanism at a small scale.

dougts

and the $50 RRP is a killer too.  Should be $35

fourstud

The box size was originally the same as Nexo Knight's Heligoyle so I think it was supposed to be cheaper 

TheOriginalSimonB

Can't recall if this has been posted already, apologies for a repeat if it has...  £4 in Asda and £3.99 in Smyths.

LaurenceES

CommanderJigglypuff said:

Jackad7 said:

starwars4ever said:

blakusdk said:

Mate just showed me pics of some of next years sets, already look better than the first TLJ wave

Can you show us any, tell us to where they are, or describe them to us?

I can't remember where I reddit but here is the items I remember.

Battlepack with 2x Phase 2 Clone troopers, Ki Adi Mundi, coleman Trebor
Yoda's hut with Yoda/Luke/r2-d2 (Luke with backpack for Yoda)
Grievous speeder with Clone wars grievous and Mace windu
Buildable figures-Darth vader (with removable helmet), Darth Maul, Boba fett
Small pack with Jawas, droid and tusken
Microfighters-MF, first order tie

It's something that only people into a geek culture would understand.

Updated the post with the correct information. However I could be that the figures for the Battle Pack are going to be different as the prelim picture has episode 3 clone troopers, but Coleman Trebor dies in episode 2. 

I think TLG are binging out some great battlepacks.  The bounty Hunter set this year filled gaps in my collection.  Hopefully Coleman Trebor is making an appearance as I have his head but lost the body years ago.  And you can never have enough Tusken Raiders but they only seem to trickle through with only one in each set.  And I think I see a new Astromech droid which will make the set a must buy for me.

TheBigLegoski

Official SW:TLJ trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0CbN8sfihY
Pause at 00:07 sec. and check the difference in size between the AT-AT's and those FO Heavy Assault Walkers, as they walk side by side. The front legs of those FO walkers look so awkward. Anyway, it is still pretty cool to see an entire armada of walkers on the move. Kylo Ren's shuttle flies overhead at 00:07 sec.
I love Ren's Tie Fighter, it looks really sleek and menacing. Those rebel/resistance bombers; you only catch a glimpse of them, but it seems Lego did a great job on those two spaceships.
Also Chewie has a pet chihuahua penguin, what more can you wish for?     

Fireheart

^ tickets booked!

bandit778

^ditto, it's like being a kid again waiting for the next instalment, I can'twait till the 14th.
That day at work is gonna drag soooo much.

Fireheart

^ re your comment on the main site about the 71592 display case, I have a custom one on order in the same style as the LEGO shop display. It’s taken a few weeks to be produced but I’ll post images next week when it’s due to arrive.

omnium

^ I assume you're both talking about having the MilF on a stand, at an angle?
Not all the shop displays are the same. Leicester Sq, for example, has theirs sitting flat.

SirBrickalotOfLego

^ Interesting abbreviation! 

Addicted2Oxygen

@omnium not the best abbreviation to choose.... ;D

bandit778

@omnium
I was referring to something along the lines of this.

Preferably with slightly less excess free space surrounding the build and possibly with a brick built stand instead of what's holding it up in the picture but I like the idea.
 Standing it upright will take up less of a footprint and with the right background I think it could look quite good.

omnium

I'll get me coat...

Jackad7

So for those of you with multiple of a set (for example a republic gunship) do you recolor them at all? I recently got a republic dropship mostly complete, but it is missing bout 50% of the major dark blue parts. I already have a normal version, should I buy parts to make it into a second color or just keep it them same across the board?

Game_on

I say if you already have 1 complete then go wild and customize the other one. The incomplete one. 

Kevin_Hyatt

TheOriginalSimonB said:

Can't recall if this has been posted already, apologies for a repeat if it has...  £4 in Asda and £3.99 in Smyths.

Very disappointed in the fig in this year's album after getting both Ezra and Chopper last year.

FollowsClosely

I am eager to see someone tackle building this AT-AT transporter in Lego form.

AdeelZubair

Now that the trailer is out and it confirms Kylo Ren's Shuttle from Episode VII, can we get a re-release with the foldable and black design.

CaptainRogers

Adzbadboy said:

Now that the trailer is out and it confirms Kylo Ren's Shuttle from Episode VII, can we get a re-release with the foldable and black design.

That would be nice, but judging from the lack of set interest last time around (I saw many, many copies on clearance for 50% off, or even steeper discounts), I don't think it will happen. But a $200 UCS version would be very nice...

TheBigLegoski

FollowsClosely said:

I am eager to see someone tackle building this AT-AT transporter in Lego form.

Good luck building six of these babies first.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dmaclego/23154890722/in/album-72157659614931935/

Hanzo

I'd take that AT-AT as the next UCS set, make it about the height of a great dane and I will walk it around the neighborhood on a leash.  I mean they have to one up the size and part count of the MF right?

james.sparham

Just seen a pic (sorry, against rules to post) that suggests another Mos Eisley based set with Han, Greedo, 2 sandtroopers and Wuher the bartender! Have a missed a proposed 2018 set or is this new news?

FowlerBricks

I've never heard of it.

Fireheart

The following is not Lego related, but if you are a Star Wars fan like myself then you might just be interested in this.

Brothers Hildebrandt were famous for the 1977 original Star Wars poster (even though some say it’s version 2 as they took the original design and modified it). Greg Hildebrandt is the surviving brother, and he has a gallery in the US spiderwebart.com, recently the gallery started to sell 1977 original Star Wars first run movie posters, a batch of 300. And as Greg was the original artist he has added a Remarque of Darth Vader, and signed the poster. Read the description below from their website:



Then for NYCC 2017 there was a pre order special, and you could have a limited edition 2nd Remarque of Chewbacca. (apparently 44 out of the 300 have the 2nd Remarque of Chewbacca) and it does look great, I have one hanging on my wall.

See below the image of these:



Now go go on eBay and see what people are asking for these...

But it doesn’t end there. As all the 300 posters are now sold, something else popped up on their website yesterday.
Apparently the gallery kept back the 15 artist proofs that Greg has done, and Greg has added 3 Remarque (Darth, Boba Fett, and Yoda) to these, and currently there is 12 still available (1 is currently over the Atlantic to go alongside my other).. They are more $ but for a fan of Star Wars this might be a very good chance to own an original first run 1977 Star Wars movie poster 20”x28” in mint condition, signed by the original artist.

Below is the image of the limited 15 artist proof;



As as I mentioned at the start it might not be something everyone is interested in, but for me this is a great chance to own something that you cannot find everyday...

starwars4ever

Went to the Lego Store today to pick up the new Finn brick head, and on the calendar they gave me I saw the new Darth Vader Pod! Good news, it runs through January so the the sets will get me at least one! Bad news is that it's just the same old Vader we've gotten a couple of times now. If you want pics, check out the new December calendar!

Switchfoot55

I can't seem to find an online copy of the December calendar yet. What is the purchases needed to get the pod?

FowlerBricks

Could someone post a pic of the Vader pod?

starwars4ever

You need to spend $60. From December 15 to January 14.

Bumblepants

Something tells me supplies won't last all the way to Jan. 14.

Speedman29

Not another pod! Now that's three more I have to find!