tom20arc Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Any chance or information about Star Wars Rebels sets releasing in 2017 besides the Phantom 2? Quote
Infinite Bricks Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) 46 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: In-universe the Delta-7 Aethersprite Light Interceptor (episode 2 model) doesn't feature a full droid socket is what I meant. Every lego model featured with a full astromech socket actually has one in-universe. The naboo starfighters are technically only an astromech head, as when the unit enters the starfighter the head is separated from the body and lifted up to the front, and Lego added a full socket for all the recent versions. I think lego will add a socket just for the sake of play value. Edited January 9, 2017 by Infinite Bricks Quote
khatmorg Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, Infinite Bricks said: The naboo starfighters are technically only an astromech head, as when the unit enters the starfighter the head is separated from the body and lifted up to the front, and Lego added a full socket for all the recent versions. I think lego will add a socket just for the sake of play value. I don't see how this is supports your theory. The head doesn't separate, it telescopes upward. At least according to incredible cross-sections, the lower body in the movie probably just enters some kind of extra-dimensional pocket like the lower body does in the movie eta-2's (the lower half of the legs/torso literally disappear in the movie). Adding a socket ruins the sleekness of the craft, on top of it not being canon. I would hate that personally. LEGO eta-2 already look really silly with a fullsize socket. I'm hoping they just add the lower body separate like they did with the LEGO V-wing. Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 47 minutes ago, khatmorg said: I don't see how this is supports your theory. The head doesn't separate, it telescopes upward. At least according to incredible cross-sections, the lower body in the movie probably just enters some kind of extra-dimensional pocket like the lower body does in the movie eta-2's (the lower half of the legs/torso literally disappear in the movie). Adding a socket ruins the sleekness of the craft, on top of it not being canon. I would hate that personally. LEGO eta-2 already look really silly with a fullsize socket. I'm hoping they just add the lower body separate like they did with the LEGO V-wing. I always prefer ships with astromech sockets. It'd be better for kids to play with too. Just an astromech head with nothing beneath it looks even sillier in my opinion. Quote
TheRacker Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 41 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: I always prefer ships with astromech sockets. It'd be better for kids to play with too. Just an astromech head with nothing beneath it looks even sillier in my opinion. It doesn't look silly in the movie Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 1 minute ago, TheRacker said: It doesn't look silly in the movie That's because you can't see the underside in the movie. But you can see the whole ship in the movie. Anyway, is Tracker I supposed to be like a Freemaker Adventures TIE Defender? And WTH is Arrowhead? Have these appeared in The Freemaker Adventures yet? (Sorry, not an expert on the show) Quote
starwars4ever Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 2 hours ago, tom20arc said: Any chance or information about Star Wars Rebels sets releasing in 2017 besides the Phantom 2? There is little to no chance of there being another Rebels set in 2017, unfortunately. We already have Prelims for summer wave and a practically confirmed set list for the rest we haven't seen (with the fall wave being episode 8 exclusively). So, no. 2 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: That's because you can't see the underside in the movie. But you can see the whole ship in the movie. Anyway, is Tracker I supposed to be like a Freemaker Adventures TIE Defender? And WTH is Arrowhead? Have these appeared in The Freemaker Adventures yet? (Sorry, not an expert on the show) They have not yet appeared, but Disney XD is planning a second season so these with probably be seen a lot in this new season. Seems like Freemakers is not going away any time soon. Quote
TheRacker Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Just now, VaderFan2187 said: That's because you can't see the underside in the movie. But you can see the whole ship in the movie. So you can or can't see the whole ship? https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR5s6WKCVx-2c85V0vA4EGHm0zw4RZ4NsUUkxwotylQvEUv7-BC Also it just looks like a normal on the bottom, not sure how that would change anything. And both the original model and the UCS one just had the dome like the movie and looked fine. Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 1 minute ago, TheRacker said: So you can or can't see the whole ship? Haha, woops, I meant "But you can see the whole ship when you have it in LEGO." Having just the head on top and merely a thin plate beneath it would look out of proportions. 3 minutes ago, starwars4ever said: They have not yet appeared, but Disney XD is planning a second season so these with probably be seen a lot in this new season. Seems like Freemakers is not going away any time soon. I'm okay with it staying, as long as there aren't new sets based on it. Quote
makoy Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 46 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: I always prefer ships with astromech sockets. It'd be better for kids to play with too. Just an astromech head with nothing beneath it looks even sillier in my opinion. I second this. Also, nothing is more frustrating for astromech collectors when the astromech parts are incomplete.. no one wants just the dome piece. Quote
ChiefPie Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 It's possible they will design the starfighter like plo koons where the astromech is in the middle of the ship although that is not where the astromech is in ep 2. Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Just now, ChiefPie said: It's possible they will design the starfighter like plo koons where the astromech is in the middle of the ship although that is not where the astromech is in ep 2. Oh no. I'd definitely prefer one where it is on the wing. Having it in the center is the wrong type of Jedi Starfighter Quote
khatmorg Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, ChiefPie said: It's possible they will design the starfighter like plo koons where the astromech is in the middle of the ship although that is not where the astromech is in ep 2. That's the 7b model (TCW tv-show version), where the droid is seated in a full socket in the center. We have enough of those already imo. Edited January 10, 2017 by khatmorg Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Wow, I saw the prototype Republic Fighter Tank and Vader's Transformation! They both look exceptional! Best part: No [confidential] watermark, so I presumably can post them here? (If not Mods please notify me via PM): [EDIT: Link removed, find on reddit.] Edited January 10, 2017 by VaderFan2187 Quote
Darth Malgus Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 49 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: Wow, I saw the prototype Republic Fighter Tank and Vader's Transformation! They both look exceptional! Best part: No [confidential] watermark, so I presumably can post them here? (If not Mods please notify me via PM): [EDIT: Link removed, find on reddit.] HD images or the proto images that have been up for a couple of days? Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Darth Malgus said: HD images or the proto images that have been up for a couple of days? HD images of prototype models. Edited January 10, 2017 by VaderFan2187 Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 I'm guessing Vader's Transformation will use a carbon-freezing chamber-like mechanism: pull the lever out to lower Anakin, turn it to rotate Vader (who is on the other side), and push up Vader to recreate that scene. Also, why does it only show 3 figures? Vader, Palpatine, Burnt Anakin, 21-B, FX-9 Droid = 3?? Quote
Forresto Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Just saw the much clearer pics of Vader's Transformation and the Republic Tank and boy do they look good. As an owner of the previous version of the tank I am very pleased theg shrunk the newer model down to the proper size, the old one is way too big! Vader's Transformation is most definitely a $40 (USD) of that I have no doubt. Three figures and of that size and detail, no way its under forty. Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Forresto said: Vader's Transformation is most definitely a $40 (USD) of that I have no doubt. Three figures and of that size and detail, no way its under forty. That sucks for y'all. It'll probably be $70 where I live then, which is the same as $30 sets, so it probably won't matter. Quote
Darth Malgus Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 29 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: That sucks for y'all. It'll probably be $70 where I live then, which is the same as $30 sets, so it probably won't matter. Sounds like my country with prices like that. Quote
Aethersprite Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 15 hours ago, Jedi-Bendu said: Regarding the TIE Bomber rumour: I don't doubt nrg for a second. Funny thing is that today rumours surfaced regarding Kylo Ren's personal TIE Advanced in VIII (different desing than the bomber). 2 TIE's on Force Friday? Could someone link/quote me to nrg's original message regarding the rumour? I've been actively following this thread but I seemed to have missed out on his rumour. if it came from him, I'd believe it. Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 On 1/9/2017 at 6:36 AM, nrg said: Maybe First Order TIE Bomber coming... Here you go @Aethersprite Quote
Aethersprite Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 1 minute ago, VaderFan2187 said: Here you go @Aethersprite I see, thanks! Quote
VaderFan2187 Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 Just now, Aethersprite said: I see, thanks! Always happy to help it's actually quite a few pages back, haha Quote
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