Seaber Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 http://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/EpII3po.jpg C-3PO https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/600x315/1e/c5/6a/1ec56a6e79220db2045d11a4bb66270e.jpg E-3PO http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/9/9b/U3PO.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20060616133430 U-3PO http://www.hothbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/75146-lego-star-wars-advent-calendar-2016-600x300.jpg It won't let me link for some reason, but going by the droid's eyes/photoreceptors, it looks most like U-3PO, right? Quote
Artanis I Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Is there any word on international pricing yet? Also, does anyone know if those double points will be anywhere other than the US? If they are then what's the point in buying it during the VIP period? October double-points is usually all markets. Maybe by buying it during "VIP only" you have a better chance of not missing out... or because TLG saves some money due to the "gotta-get-it-day-one" people who won't wait. Edited August 30, 2016 by Artanis I Quote
Robianco Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 I really didn't see Lego marketing this as a new set and I'm not surprised by the headline on that image that '...it's back'. It's just an unashamed decision to pull the old, and for them increasingly underpriced, set and give it a little update with revised figures then get it back on the shelves. Quote
Markalus Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 "When is the Death Star going to retire?" was the longest running joke in Star Wars Lego history. Now that TLG have announced "it's back" either they've got a sense of humour about it or their agenda is to destabilize the Lego reselling market. Either way, well played. Quote
Forresto Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 The fact that they are saying it's back actually makes me feel okay about the set. It's simply meant to be an update. What my main issue was the seeming gall to market this as an entirely new set but that seems to not be the case. Yes it still has issues but if it's a reissue i'm not going to complain. Still a much better set then Assault on Hoth. Quote
will Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 The fact that they are saying it's back actually makes me feel okay about the set. It's simply meant to be an update. What my main issue was the seeming gall to market this as an entirely new set but that seems to not be the case. Yes it still has issues but if it's a reissue i'm not going to complain. Still a much better set then Assault on Hoth. I think we've only got ourselves to blame for that. The new set number was listed on brickset ages ago, and since then we've built up the hype, and started speculating what it might be. I do agree that it's a waste of a UCS slot and that they shouldn't have given it a new set number. I've picked up two SW sets this year. UCS Slave 1, and the escape pod (got cheap). Not great for OT fans like me. I look forward to what can only be a better year next year. Quote
nikhkin Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 "When is the Death Star going to retire?" was the longest running joke in Star Wars Lego history. Now that TLG have announced "it's back" either they've got a sense of humour about it or their agenda is to destabilize the Lego reselling market. Either way, well played. Or they are just updating an old, but well selling set. It disappeared from shelves around a year ago, now it is returning to shelves. The statement that "it's back" makes it clear that it is a returning product, and helps avoid confusion to those who read the catalogue but weren't sure if it was out of stock, retired or something else. Quote
pittpenguin123 Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 they missed the chance to say "The lego Death Star strikes back" Quote
dr_spock Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 they missed the chance to say "The lego Death Star strikes back" Or the Return of the Death Star. Just in time for Christmas presents. Quote
Ookami Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Does anybody know when first reviews of the Rogue one sets are expected to arrive? Can't wait to see the models in real life just to decide, what I should buy and what I should not. Edited August 30, 2016 by Ookami Quote
PicnicBasketSam Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 Death Star Episode 2: Attack of the Clones. There, I said it. It had to be done. Also, reviews or no reviews, I've formulated a plan to get the AT-ST within the week of release... Quote
eric729 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) There are some changes in the build, for example, the cannon on the lower level uses the "new" spring loaded shooter compared to the older bulky shooter (not sure of its official name). Also, it looks like the lighting in the conference room is made up of black instead of dark grey. I'm sure there's more, but we will see once we get clear high res pictures/ video reviews. Edited August 31, 2016 by eric729 Quote
Moshaka Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Is it possible the Millenium Falcon could be a TFA version? Quote
Nokturn Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Does anybody know when first reviews of the Rogue one sets are expected to arrive? Can't wait to see the models in real life just to decide, what I should buy and what I should not. The sets won't be released or even officially revealed until September 30th, so I'd expect proper reviews shortly after then. The earliest "reviews" we got for the TFA sets last year were pretty lackluster. Quote
Kman860 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Is it possible the Millenium Falcon could be a TFA version? ??? Quote
Artanis I Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Is it possible the Millenium Falcon could be a TFA version? ??? He has exited a timewarp from 18 months ago? Quote
Forresto Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Entertainment Weekly did a Rogue One toy lineup and if I believe correctly they showed the lego sets. Edited August 31, 2016 by Forresto Quote
Sucram Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 this video features the new death star and some rogue one sets Quote
Forresto Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 That U Wing is fat as all get out. The AT-ST looks interesting from the side. Quote
wesker Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Nice to see the U-Wing's side doors are able to close like the Republic Gunship's. Quote
nikhkin Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Apparently, in addition to being seen in that video, USA Today has been showing off some of the Rogue One sets. Hopefully this means we will get official set photos released officially. I assume, since they claim it as an exclusive sneak peak it is ok to post a link. It's nothing we haven't seen before in the leaks, but this seems to be an official outlet for them. http://www.usatoday....usive/89606054/ I notice the TIE Striker wings are hinged on the Micro Machine so this must be a key feature of the craft, and not just adjustable because of how the Lego set is constructed. Edited August 31, 2016 by nikhkin Quote
Ceroknight Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 The Hovertank and U-Wing is on brickset, so I'm assuming its okay for pictures of those. U-Wing still looks a little silly in my opinion. Quote
Hold0511 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 2016 Star Wars Advent calendars are available in John Lewis (UK)http://www.johnlewis...lendar/p2985922 - pics show the box front, back and contents (if you want to be surprised best not look at that one!). Update - now available in Lego@shop for the UK. Edited August 31, 2016 by Hold0511 Quote
PicnicBasketSam Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 About that guy who was asking about the Millenium Falcon: I think he meant the extremely vaguely rumored UCS Falcon that is supposed to arrive in the future... Quote
Brikkyy13 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 That video seems very spoiler-y for the movie... Some imperial figures leaked, they look pretty good. The new helmet molds look great, printing is excellent as per usual. Quote
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