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[The Legonater]

These are the original blueprints, then? Interesting...

$500-$1000*?! And I thought Chronicles was expensive... I think I'll stick to reference pictures on the Net (and someone's bound to scan the pages of this new book for public use eventually).

Besides, isn't there a different blueprints series that came out recently for cheaper?

[Churchill]

Well, I'm not sure if these are the same as in the other Blueprints books. I think they might be different. Certainly an interesting development, though.

[TheDarkness]

I'd love a copy, but not at those prices

[Brickdoctor]

These are the original blueprints, then? Interesting...

Indeed. I would assume they would have to be blueprints of the sets, since I doubt they would have blueprints for the studio models.

I also took a look at the preview blueprints, and the image they have of the 74-Z speeder bike doesn't look accurate:

The front is too bulbous and the steering vanes too small. Plus I know a more accurate blueprint exists, since a copy of it is sitting right in front of me as I write this courtesy of The Art of Return of the Jedi. That makes me wonder if they're just sticking a whole bunch of blueprints in here, whether they're the final versions or not. (which is not necessarily a bad thing; it could be interesting to see the evolution of each design; but if the final versions are not included it drops in worth for me, an MOCer [though I understand that I/we MOCers would probably be a minority among purchasers])

Besides, isn't there a different blueprints series that came out recently for cheaper?

The DK ones? I'd be almost certain those are inaccurate, without having even looked at one. They're artists representations, whereas these are actual blueprints from the development of the movie.

[Fallenangel]

Indeed. I would assume they would have to be blueprints of the sets, since I doubt they would have blueprints for the studio models.

I also took a look at the preview blueprints, and the image they have of the 74-Z speeder bike doesn't look accurate:

[snip - I think this was a preliminary design.]

The front is too bulbous and the steering vanes too small. Plus I know a more accurate blueprint exists, since a copy of it is sitting right in front of me as I write this courtesy of The Art of Return of the Jedi. That makes me wonder if they're just sticking a whole bunch of blueprints in here, whether they're the final versions or not. (which is not necessarily a bad thing; it could be interesting to see the evolution of each design; but if the final versions are not included it drops in worth for me, an MOCer [though I understand that I/we MOCers would probably be a minority among purchasers])

Reading the description on the site a little more carefully reveals that most, if not all, of these are preliminary:

...[T]he collection maps in precise, vivid, and intricate detail the very genesis of the most enduring and beloved story ever to appear onscreen.

...here you will see the initial concepts behind such iconic Star Wars scenes as the Rebel blockade runner hallways, the bridge of General Grievous’s flagship, the interior of the fastest “hunk of junk” in the Galaxy, and Jabba the Hutt’s palace...

The origins of the streets of Mos Eisley, the X-wing fighter, even the legendary Battle of H[oth, the cantina, the Carbon Freezing Chamber, and many other iconic sets...

The DK ones? I'd be almost certain those are inaccurate, without having even looked at one. They're artists representations, whereas these are actual blueprints from the development of the movie.

I've seen the DK books before. The blueprints contained in them, while certainly a huge improvement over the diagrams in the Essential Guide (trust me, Red Three does not look like that - just ask Aeroeza, or look at this), are definitely not perfect. More than good enough for LEGO MOCers, but not perfect.

Edited June 24, 2011 by fallenangel309

[Brickdoctor]

I've seen the DK books before. The blueprints contained in them, while certainly a huge improvement over the diagrams in the Essential Guide (trust me, Red Three does not look like that - just ask Aeroeza, or look at this), are definitely not perfect. More than good enough for LEGO MOCers, but not perfect.

I remember reading something about them reworking the entire design of the MF so that some dimension wouldn't equal 113.8 (don't remember what unit) because they were afraid fans would think that was a THX 1138 reference.

As for the blueprints book, well, for concept designs that I probably won't ever apply to LEGO and will probably just sit on my shelf, it's far from worth $500. Not that I wouldn't absolutely love to have that book.

[StoutFiles]

I remember reading something about them reworking the entire design of the MF so that some dimension wouldn't equal 113.8 (don't remember what unit) because they were afraid fans would think that was a THX 1138 reference.

As for the blueprints book, well, for concept designs that I probably won't ever apply to LEGO and will probably just sit on my shelf, it's far from worth $500. Not that I wouldn't absolutely love to have that book.

Why would Lucas care about yet another 1138 reference? It's already in every SW movie, some multiple times.

As for the blueprints book, I'd be sold if it was OT only and therefore cheaper. Are they going to have two different blueprints for R2 since they gave him unique abilities he never had in the OT? Stuff like that would just anger me, keep it to one era.

[Fallenangel]

As for the blueprints book, I'd be sold if it was OT only and therefore cheaper. Are they going to have two different blueprints for R2 since they gave him unique abilities he never had in the OT? Stuff like that would just anger me, keep it to one era.

I wouldn't be surprised if they went the way of the Falcon and increased Artoo's "canon" dimensions to fit all the new crap in.

[Brickdoctor]

I wouldn't be surprised if they went the way of the Falcon and increased Artoo's "canon" dimensions to fit all the new crap in.

And then replaced him in all the movies with a larger CGI model for the 3D releases.

[Praiter Yed]

I wouldn't be surprised if they went the way of the Falcon and increased Artoo's "canon" dimensions to fit all the new crap in.

And then replaced him in all the movies with a larger CGI model for the 3D releases.

Look on the brightside - at least his minfig could end up being in scale.

Edited June 24, 2011 by Praiter Yed

[Fallenangel]

And then replaced him in all the movies with a larger CGI model for the 3D releases.

But then what will happen to the X-wing, the Y-wing, any other ship with an astro-droid socket? West End Games is really screwing us over this time.

[Churchill]

Well, when I first posted about that book, I didn't think it would generate that much controversy. When I first read about those blueprints, I hadn't thought about them being preliminary, but that makes sense. Once we see better images, it should be easy to compare to the studio models to see how much difference there is. Then it could just be one more source to compare to. I wonder since there are actual pictures in the book if it's not meant to be a "before and after" kind of approach... an early concept compared to the final screen version. Kind of like they've been putting in the Clone Wars DVDs.

[Brickdoctor]

But then what will happen to the X-wing, the Y-wing, any other ship with an astro-droid socket? West End Games is really screwing us over this time.

They get replaced with appropriate CGI models as well. Duh.

Well, when I first posted about that book, I didn't think it would generate that much controversy. When I first read about those blueprints, I hadn't thought about them being preliminary, but that makes sense. Once we see better images, it should be easy to compare to the studio models to see how much difference there is. Then it could just be one more source to compare to. I wonder since there are actual pictures in the book if it's not meant to be a "before and after" kind of approach... an early concept compared to the final screen version. Kind of like they've been putting in the Clone Wars DVDs.

I know what your intentions were, and believe me, I understand the purpose of this book and I'd love to have one. We're just accuracy freaks who have pick out stuff like this.

[Churchill]

They get replaced with appropriate CGI models as well. Duh.

I know what your intentions were, and believe me, I understand the purpose of this book and I'd love to have one. We're just accuracy freaks who have pick out stuff like this.

Oh don't take me so seriously. I'm a closet accuracy freak just like you guys.

[Vindicare]

Anyone know about when 10195 will be retired? I'd like to get another one before it goes.

[Petit-bleu]

Does anyone know where i could find a scan of ahsoka's starfighter "7751" stickers?

Thanks.

Edited June 25, 2011 by Petit-bleu

[Vindicare]

I'm looking at getting some Brickarms to outfit my clones with. I'm at a stalemate on which rifle to use...

I'm going with either the "Space Assault Rifle" or the "M41A Pulse Rifle". I'm going to couple that with the "Space Magnum Pistol". I'm leaning towards the M41A, but not completely. So I turn to you all to help give me the push in the right direction.

Wasn't sure if this should be in the MCW forum instead, Mods if you see fit to move it, so be it.

[Mr Man]

Some pics to compare would be nice.

[The Legonater]

I'm looking at getting some Brickarms to outfit my clones with. I'm at a stalemate on which rifle to use...

I'm going with either the "Space Assault Rifle" or the "M41A Pulse Rifle". I'm going to couple that with the "Space Magnum Pistol". I'm leaning towards the M41A, but not completely. So I turn to you all to help give me the push in the right direction.

Wasn't sure if this should be in the MCW forum instead, Mods if you see fit to move it, so be it.

To be honest, the weapons you listed are all Halo weapons. Your best bet would be the Little Arms Shop.

[brickbuilder]

I have to say the Pulse Rifle.

[Brickdoctor]

To be honest, the weapons you listed are all Halo weapons. Your best bet would be the Little Arms Shop.

I agree. Shouldn't this be in General Questions? Or 'What set should I buy?'?

[Lego Otaku]

Does anyone know where i could find a scan of ahsoka's starfighter "7751" stickers?

Thanks.

You could start here: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=7751stk01 Not the best but a start.

[Lego Otaku]

Your best choice would be the "turoblaser" in the upcoming Executioner set

[XimenaPaulina]

Shouldn't this be in General Questions? Or 'What set should I buy?'?

Merged.

[speederbike]

I've got a question about the 7597 'Sith Nightspeeder' set's spare parts: I got an extra of both Asajj's saber hilt and Savage's spikey head piece. Is this common or not?