TheGreenMachine

Recevied my UCS TIE today and started it early afternoon. It took about 4 hours, with several breaks in between. While I was disapointed early on, when the set and the first pics were revealed, I like it so much more now. I think it's well done by TLG. It really captures the look of the TIE - even more than the system scaled version (which seems soooo small in comparison). I haven't scaled the TIE yet but I think the TIE is about the same scale as the X-Wing. While the inner sides of the solar panels are not as nice as the outer sides, it's ok for me. I can't find anything wrong with the cockpit sphere at all - it's as round as it gets with bricks. And boys, the thing is huge! Here's a comparison shot with some other UCS: Compared to the X-Wing: And a final one - I really like the proportions and the techniques they have used for the solar panels and their attachments:

Hi, I wanted to get a spare sticker set (just in case), so I ordered one at the Lego service some weeks ago, especially after reading about the bad printing quality. Well, I received not only one, but two (2) sticker sets for the Slave I. While both have the typing error, they are absolutely different. One is the same as the one in the set (although a little bit better printed), the other one has a way darker color to it and the sticker sheet is much thicker. And the color-chipping on the panel stickers is different, too - so, a wholly different sheet (has another part number, as well)

I bought set 8038 "Battle of Endor" today. My wife found it in some weird Manga/Videogame store. Price tag said 99.90 euros and it was in mint-condition. After seeing the new Ewok Village set, I couldn't resist getting this Endor-themed set as well. Seeing the prices for 8038 currently on ebay and amazon, I thought 100 euros a fair price for such an old set.

I'd offer all my scans. Hopefully my scans are good enough (I use 1200dpi, my scanner's max.)

Sadly I never owned 10026, so I have no scan of its stickers. But if you need a scans of newer sets, just ask.

I scan most of my sticker sheets for some time now before using them on the set, especially the stickers of the collector sets. I'm a proud owner of a original 10019 UCS Rebel Blockade Runner and after some years, all stickers began to brittle or peeling off. Contacting TLG was not succesful, so I started to scan all my sheets in case I might need a new one. Edit: I started scanning my sheets about 1-2 years ago, way to late for some of the wanted sets. Sorry for implying I'd have scans of 10019...

Me and my family might try this beast. What size will it approx. be? And are there templates available in the instructions for printing the UCS-style display?

Ordered mine last weekend and finished it on 2 days ago. Great model, I enjoyed every minute of this set. I will not mod the X-Wing, as I collect and display my Lego vehicles as they were created by TLG. The most annoying part were the stickers on the cockpit, but I used a sharp cutter and cut the clear parts off - I only used the frame of the stickers. Afterwards I polished the clear part and the look is just perfect!

I think with the re-release of the X-Wing, re-releases of any other vehicles are possible, although TLG may rather tend to re-release the most iconic Starwars ships. I wouldn't be surprised to see another collectors edition of the clssic Imperial Star Destroyer, as well as the Millenium Falcon. Also remember that there are no really iconic Starwars vehicles left (except the AT-AT), which haven't been released as collectors sets. I'd love to see a Nebulon-B or Slave-I, but I don't think they will be done as they are simply not iconic enough. And with the epic fail of the B-Wing (although I love it) they will keep their hands off any secondary vehicles for collector sets.

I just ordered it, despite the awful price/parts ratio. Used my few VIp points to get at least 10 Euro off, better than nothing. I just finished the 10240 X-Wing and planned to get the B-Wing later this year, but I've decided to get it now and give it myself as a gift for christmas. I've managed to get all "UCS" models since 2010 and some older ones (At-St, Rebel Blockade Runner) and I keep on collecting them all.

Anyway, that just sucks. First, TLG gave the US a real bargain with this set, only to announce now that the set is going to be discontinued now. Too bad i started with my UCS X-Wing today, otherwise I'd have sent it right back and have it returned for a B-Wing...

Are there any official confirmations for this? I'm a bit surprised, as it has been released just a bit more than haf a year ago. I just ordered the X-Wing, as I hoped for a later sale on the B-Wing, but seems I have to get this asap...

Last few days saw several lego purchases (well, orders): - 10188 Death Star (my son's own purchase from his birthday money) - 9500 The Old Republic Fury-class interceptor (62 euros from amazon.es - nothing to complain about) - 9493 X-Wing starfighter (53 euros from amazon.de) And finally my wife surprised me after she came home from shopping: She bought 9488 battle pack (Arc-Trooper & Commando Droids) and five sets of 9489 (Endor Rebel trooper & Imperial Trooper) for 6,50 euros each - quite a bargain here. Guess it was some kind of sell-out.

Hi, is there any source for replacement stickers or really good scans of the stickers? I've begun to scan the sticker before starting assembly of my sets, but I didn't had the idea back when I started collecting SW Lego. Now, I've rebuilt my USC Tantive IV, but most stickers have come apart and I'd like to print myself a new sheet - anybody got a good scan? Thanks, Dennis

Placed my orders early this morning. Got the R2D2 for my wife and also got the Droid's Escape and Geonosian Cannon sets for my son's birthday. MAde it two separate orders, to get 2 TC14s and 2 TIEs. I'd have bought the SSD for the reduced price, if I already haven't bought it last year...oh well, better than nothin.