LEGO Star Wars 2016 Pictures and Rumors

[Venkefedo]

Those yellow helmets maybe, but I just can't see protagonists wearing that "Death trooper" helmet unless they're disguising themselves as an already established imperial troops.

But as you said, either way we'll get great figures!

The tan helmet on the right was shown with the costume of the armored rebel at the recent display... The guy between Felicity and the seated blind-looking dude.

EDIT: Whoops. Tracked down the image again and compared it to the lineup, and it's just a Photoshop job flipping the tan helmet & placing it on the mannequin. There's some armor on the knee that looks like it might match, but is probably just swiped from an Imperial or something.

Edited February 9, 2016 by Venkefedo

[mon-o-mat]

I am quite disappointed by the Clone Turbo Tank. At first i was really excited about hearing, that there will be one this year, since I missed the last one. Then I saw that Brickset already set the price to 120€. Okay I thought it is about the same size as the last one.(I hoped for a bigger one with more details, althought I know it never will be full size :)).

After seeing the pictures I don't think I will buy it. It is to small, especially for the price, while it doesn't look that accurate and the minifigures aren't that good either. Commander Gree, a figure which I already have in the same version from the AT-AP(I am still wondering how Lego decides in how many sets each minifig comes.)Two B1 Battledroids and only one Clonetrooper isn't enough either. The Jedi are actually quite nice, but not so good that they justify that there are only as many minifigs in this set as in the AT-AP for half the price.

[Jbricks]

All you need for post-hoth-attack K-3PO is the original head on the new body!

[djmangunz]

Those yellow helmets maybe, but I just can't see protagonists wearing that "Death trooper" helmet unless they're disguising themselves as an already established imperial troops.

But as you said, either way we'll get great figures!

Apparently the black helmets belong to Imperial elite troopers called death troopers and the yellow helmets belong to a hybrid scout/sand-trooper. No matter what they're going to look fantastic in Lego form!

[Slurpifier]

Those tan helmets do look pretty cool!

Hopefully with Rogue One we will get some sets that can boost up our Imperial Armies (in the stance of OT Stormtroopers)

That black helmet though; it looks really good! I'm impressed!

[Dragonlego27]

If there's not a battlepack with at least one of the Death Troopers next year, I'll be seriously disappointed.

Still, definitely looking forward to seeing what lego will offer us with the rest of Rogue One.

[Regimus]

I think it's more likely that TLG will change the stormtrooper design in one way or another.

[DarkLordSauron]

I am quite disappointed by the Clone Turbo Tank. At first i was really excited about hearing, that there will be one this year, since I missed the last one. Then I saw that Brickset already set the price to 120€. Okay I thought it is about the same size as the last one.(I hoped for a bigger one with more details, althought I know it never will be full size :)).

After seeing the pictures I don't think I will buy it. It is to small, especially for the price, while it doesn't look that accurate and the minifigures aren't that good either. Commander Gree, a figure which I already have in the same version from the AT-AP(I am still wondering how Lego decides in how many sets each minifig comes.)Two B1 Battledroids and only one Clonetrooper isn't enough either. The Jedi are actually quite nice, but not so good that they justify that there are only as many minifigs in this set as in the AT-AP for half the price.

That sums up my thoughts about the whole 2016 lineup. Everything from tFA line was overpriced (except maybe the Millennium Falcon and Rey's speeder) IMO. And the sets over $60 are starting to outnumber the sets under $60, not including microfighters/battle packs. A $130 turbo tank just isn't worth it.

[Darth Mallet]

I actually quite liked her character. I wasn't a huge fan of the Clone Wars... it was certainly better than it's film counterparts but maybe that's why I felt a little disassociated with it. Ashoka on the other hand was a little more interesting due to her being 'Vader's' first apprentice which is certainly going to play out in Rebels. Her leaving the Jedi order of her own volition and her emergence in the rebel alliance is something I'm interested to see. I also think Asajj Ventress was/is an excellent character from the CW and Im glad to now have her as a non-CW figure.

Isn't it great that we have a full back story of Anakins Padawan in Clone Wars even though she isn't mentioned once in ROTS. Also you have to be a Jedi Master to have a Padawan......something Anakin never becomes. Ashoka in my opinion is the worst character to ever be in Star Wars. Solely created to entice girls to like Star Wars and Kiddify the whole thing. No idea why everyone wants a fig of her.

rant over

[rollermonkey]

How far into TCW did you get? Her character arc is just fantastic and she really improves a lot. She's easily my favorite character in the entire Star Wars franchise. I'd say she's one of the most interesting characters in Star Wars after all is said and done, especially with her appearance with Rebels and her relationship with Anakin/Vader.

I've never even gotten to the end of TCW, and I think she's an important enough character that I got chills when she showed up on Rebels.

...and as an OT fan who saw SW in the original theater run, I say this:

If you aren't interested in seeing a resolution to the story of Anakin's first padawan, you aren't a real fan.

Watch Rebels. It is well worth it.

...and I can't wait to get her minifig and white sabers, no matter how crappy whatever set she's in turns out to be.

[DarthPotato]

I'm guessing Ahsoka's white lightsabers will just have translucent bar pieces for the blade... but I'm still excited for it nonetheless.

[Darth Mallet]

I've never even gotten to the end of TCW, and I think she's an important enough character that I got chills when she showed up on Rebels.

...and as an OT fan who saw SW in the original theater run, I say this:

If you aren't interested in seeing a resolution to the story of Anakin's first padawan, you aren't a real fan.

Watch Rebels. It is well worth it.

...and I can't wait to get her minifig and white sabers, no matter how crappy whatever set she's in turns out to be.

Not a real fan? I'm sorry but you can't decide who is or isn't real fan. The whole story of Ashoka undermines the whole Jedi story in that you have to be a Jedi master to have a Padawan. It's just stupid marketing to entice female fans.

I admit she is much better in Rebels now she has grown up and I have nothing against her personally, it's purely just a huge plot hole in the whole saga.

Anyway, back to Lego - I won't be buying the set

[BrickBob Studpants]

The whole story of Ashoka undermines the whole Jedi story in that you have to be a Jedi master to have a Padawan.

Don't quote me on that, but I think that was never specified in the movies TCW remains canon and thus outranks any EU (or now Legends) source that says otherwise Speaking of TCW: is it just me or was Filoni in the know about the Disney takeover early on? The series had a habit of contradicting EU stuff (like bringing back formerly dead characters such as Even Piell or Adi Gallia) which would make perfect sense in hindsight if Feloni knew that the EU was about to be killed (and rightfully so, hehe )

B2T: I think it's obvious that Ahsoka will get trans-clear bars for her lightsabers, that'd be the only sensible solution IMO. I'm less sure about the hilts though... They're curved, but not to a degree that would justify the use of Asajj Ventress's hilts. Perhaps a new mould?

[jedikitty]

Solely created to entice girls to like Star Wars

It's just stupid marketing to entice female fans

Why is it a bad thing for women (or little girls) to be, or become, fans of Star Wars ?

Edited February 9, 2016 by jedikitty

[benderisgreat]

Don't quote me on that, but I think that was never specified in the movies TCW remains canon and thus outranks any EU (or now Legends) source that says otherwise Speaking of TCW: is it just me or was Filoni in the know about the Disney takeover early on? The series had a habit of contradicting EU stuff (like bringing back formerly dead characters such as Even Piell or Adi Gallia) which would make perfect sense in hindsight if Feloni knew that the EU was about to be killed (and rightfully so, hehe )

B2T: I think it's obvious that Ahsoka will get trans-clear bars for her lightsabers, that'd be the only sensible solution IMO. I'm less sure about the hilts though... They're curved, but not to a degree that would justify the use of Asajj Ventress's hilts. Perhaps a new mould?

I wouldn't expect new mold. I mean they didn't even made new mold for Ezra's saber and used binoculars piece for some reason. If anyone needed new hilt mold it's Ezra. So I guess Ahsoka will use Ventress's hilts.

[Venkefedo]

The whole story of Ashoka undermines the whole Jedi story in that you have to be a Jedi master to have a Padawan.

That is not how it works. That's never been how it works. Obi-Wan became a Jedi Knight at the end of TPM, not a Jedi Master, yet Anakin was still allowed to become his Padawan; you only have to be a Knight to take on training a Padawan. Being a Padawan's master is not the same as the rank "Jedi Master".

[Tariq j]

I'm guessing Ahsoka's white lightsabers will just have translucent bar pieces for the blade... but I'm still excited for it nonetheless.

As am I! I'm also excited for Gregor, Wolffe and Rex and the customized AT-TE.

I wouldn't expect new mold. I mean they didn't even made new mold for Ezra's saber and used binoculars piece for some reason. If anyone needed new hilt mold it's Ezra. So I guess Ahsoka will use Ventress's hilts.

Very possible yes, the angle Lego have used on her lightsabers is a perfect fit.

[GallardoLU]

in all known sources a Padawan could be assigned to either a Master or Knight. once assigned the Padawan would refer to their appointed Knight or Master as their Master. this is where most confusion arises. in fact the only instance of a Master with a Padawan in the movies was Qui Gon and Obi wan. the rest are either un-defined through the film or knights with Padawan.

Venkefedo was faster

That is not how it works. That's never been how it works. Obi-Wan became a Jedi Knight at the end of TPM, not a Jedi Master, yet Anakin was still allowed to become his Padawan; you only have to be a Knight to take on training a Padawan. Being a Padawan's master is not the same as the rank "Jedi Master".

[Darth Mallet]

Why is it a bad thing for women (or little girls) to be, or become, fans of Star Wars ?

I didn't say it was bad, I just don't think it's a valid reason to create a character.

Regarding the other guys comment, it's nothing to do with the EU, Revenge of the Sith is canon, much more so than TCW, and in Revenge of the Sith not one mention of Ashoka. Correct me if I'm wrong but she would of cropped up in conversation between Anakin and Obi Wan right? Wrong, because she was created after the event to entice new fans, regardless of the blatant plot hole it left.

any news on when the new UCS Death Star drops?

[legolandia]

The whole story of Ashoka undermines the whole Jedi story in that you have to be a Jedi master to have a Padawan. It's just stupid marketing to entice female fans.

Apart from what Venkefedo said above dont also forget that these are desperate times where Jedi are not as regulated as they used to be.

Star Wars has attracted female fans way before Ahsoka was created so not sure where you got that theory from. Plus, Ahsoka has got as many male fans as female ones (if not even more). As a matter of fact I am glad that SW has decided to address the gender inequality in terms of characters.

If you have nothing against Ahsoka personally then why spew so much venom against her? Is your male supremacy being thratened?

[analogkid81]

Brick Fan just posted our first clear look at the Encounter of Jakku set. Feeling meh with the junk stand play set...

http://www.thebrickf...k-book-listing/

[legolandia]

I didn't say it was bad, I just don't think it's a valid reason to create a character.

Revenge of the Sith is canon, much more so than TCW, and in Revenge of the Sith not one mention of Ashoka. Correct me if I'm wrong but she would of cropped up in conversation between Anakin and Obi Wan right? Wrong, because she was created after the event to entice new fans, regardless of the blatant plot hole it left.

Hordes of characters in CW and Rebels were created after the main events. So what?

How can RotS be more canon than CW????

[Venkefedo]

Regarding the other guys comment, it's nothing to do with the EU, Revenge of the Sith is canon, much more so than TCW, and in Revenge of the Sith not one mention of Ashoka. Correct me if I'm wrong but she would of cropped up in conversation between Anakin and Obi Wan right? Wrong, because she was created after the event to entice new fans, regardless of the blatant plot hole it left.

TCW is just as canon as Revenge of the Sith. And there's no guarantee that Ahsoka would've cropped up in the conversations between Anakin & Obi-Wan during the course of the film's events. Yes, she was created afterwards, but TCW did a pretty great job of effectively writing her out of their lives long before ROTS happens in the timeline... and in the animatic/rough "Crystal Crisis on Utapau", Obi-Wan & Anakin talk about her. They probably would've had even more closure in the planned "Siege of Mandalore" episodes!

Each movie takes place over a very narrow window of time, on a very narrow assortment of worlds, with a very narrow (for the most part) assortment of characters. The characters don't reference Ahsoka because there's no point in the story of ROTS where they need to, or even would likely do so. She's out of the Jedi Order, and so not likely to fall to Order 66... Obi-Wan may've tried and failed to communicate with her, but saw no need to specify it to Yoda or Bail (the same could be true of them, if they'd attempted to get in touch with her as a friend & ally).

Bottom line, it's not a plot hole any more than Leia never mentioning her mother in ANH is a plot hole.

[Amazing Bricks]

Brick Fan just posted our first clear look at the Encounter of Jakku set. Feeling meh with the junk stand play set...

http://www.thebrickf...k-book-listing/

Not sure what to think about this set. For $80, it's a no for sure.

[CM4Sci]

$80?! Heck no...