JimBee Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks for the pics, Skipper and RoscoPC! Here are my new opinions on these sets (I know that they are still preliminary!): Ahsoka's Fighter and Vulture Droid: Really, IMO, this set (looks horrible. The whole thing looks way to blocky, namely the vulture droid and buzz droids. Ahsoka's fighter looks okay, but the droid's colors do not match at all, and the tip is a little blocky. Until I see some better buzz droids, it's a no-buy for me. Clone Walker Battle Pack: Looking better than ever, really smooth and awesome. Assasin Droid Battle Pack: Same as the Clone Battle Pack, fantastic. Hyena Droid Bomber: It looks better than before, but the wings still need improvement. Vader's TIE: Absolutely perfect. Very compact and smooth, and a perfect kick-off to the Anniversary. This is just like Anakin's JSF 2008, when TLG gives you a taste of the Summer main theme for SW. Hopefully I will get this beautiful set. AAT: The AAT itself is very good, a definite buy. I also like the new gun/ hand pieces for the SBDs. Yoda's head is sorta cool, considering it's CW-based. It's actually pretty nice to have both regular and cartoon versions of SW figures. In any case, I love Yoda's torso. Good amount of figs, too. Republic Attack Shuttle (RAS): Meh, the wings are way to stubby and blocky for me, and if this is not a prelim pic, I'm going to call this the Hunkajunk of '09. . Mace's head is what should be expected, but I can't say that I like it. Ah, well at least he has a good torso and purple lightsaber. For now, I'm a little iffy on this one, it will depend on the price whether or not I get this one. So, overall, some of these sets need major improvement, while others need none at all. Hopefully those that do are preliminary, so here's to hoping!
SWMAN Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) I am impressed with the new Jedi Starfighter design, the new faces for Yoda and Mace, and the new hands for the SBD's. I am also a big fan of the box design for the 10th Anniversary sets. I really like that they brought back the original artwork with a little bit of a flair. Can't wait to see the new 30th Anniversary sets that come out in 2009. I only wish that Lego would start releasing more 30th Anniversary in January and less Clone Wars. Edited October 28, 2008 by SWMAN
Light Light Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Theres going to be more 30th anniversary sets in 09? Isn't it late as it? Edited October 28, 2008 by Light Light
WhiteFang Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 The boxart of next year Clone Wars are great. Especially the Clone War battlepacks. It's a must buy for me. I can imagine all SW collectors, coming into retail stores and raid the whole shelves of Clonetroopers. The new starfighter is lovely, and I am impressed with it. It's bound to look nice with the Anakin JSF. To add on, am I the only one whom think this Yoda looks a little bit wierd? Or am I dreaming, because the boxart seemed to make this Yoda look rather different compared to the usual one.
Tim Bit Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I love all of it. It turns out the lightsaber rumors from lego world were real. This is awesome for my collection. Bad for my wallet.
Matteo Kenobi Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Oh this is horrible for my wallet, I added up everything I want, $386 including tax, not good =[ On topic Do we have any prices, I am hoping that the AAT is $40 and the RAS is $50, although I am afraid that is a little to cheap, and that they are $10 more, hopefully we can get some official prices.
halomaster96 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I will only say stuff that wasn't already mentioned. Ashoka's starfighter: I see that TLC is continuing with the new atromech droid head. The vulture droid just has a different color scheme than the one with the n-1 naboo starfighter. You would think they would come up with a new buzz droid by now. Also it looks like the boxes are more cartoony. What is the backround for the AAT and the RAS.
Matteo Kenobi Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 What is the backround for the AAT and the RAS. Looks like Christophis (is that how its spelled, I can't recall)
Darth_Legois Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Ahsokas JSF: Looks ok I guess, I will probable buy it. Clone BP: Is awesome to say the least Vaders Tie: When I first saw the prelim pics I thought Pass! But now seeing the final product pic I think I will have to cave in and get it! Even though the Grey [Or gray for you americans ] wont match with my currents Ties I will still get it, And is that a new torso on Vader from the DS set? The rest sucks IMO the new CW figs are crappy [Mace & Yoda...And lets not forget Annie]
Da Death Star! Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Finally some colorful astromech legs!Ooooooohhhhhhhhh.Green new-style astromech head .And that new Yodie is SSSSOOOO adorable .Though the new Mace kinda looks like he has a beard .and I'm glad they fixed the problem on the shuttle box(The one with the pilot running away with Mace)
Dark Sword Ragnarok Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Okay, time to get crackin' on these new sets! Ahsoka's Starfighter Great, a set that's not over $80 that has Ahsoka! That makes it a must buy for me off the bat. Plus, a dark red astromech! It may have green on it, but oh well. The Vulture droid looks at the very least better than the previous. And Dark blue FTW! The Buzz Droids are most likely prelim, but if they aren't, it won't stop me from getting this! Clone BP Not much to say, mostly a fig pack. But amazing figs! Assassin Droid BP Not much to say here either. Not as good figs, but a good amount of blasters, and black droid parts. Hyena Bomber Looks good to me. A beefed up Vulture fighter. And you know me, any vehicle beefed up is cool! Plus the Jet Droids are cool. AAT Flippin' amazing! Dark blue tanks are great in my book! SBD's with the cannon arms from SW: Republic Commando are sweet. ( I think that's their first appearance, correct me if I'm wrong) Yoda with eyes? FTW! Loving the chrome sabers. Republic Attack Shuttle Dark red, yay! It's like the prototype of the Imperial ship. Lovin' it! Mace Windu, FTW also! All amazing in my book. DSR
Matteo Kenobi Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Are we speculating that these will come out early (as in before christmas) or are they staying in their original date of January?
Legoman Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Perhaps because they're Clone Wars sets?You know of this animated movie? If you don't like the Clone Wars then I suggest getting Vader's Tie and that's it. But please the rant concerning the minifig faces in the CW is getting tiresome. Thats what i'm doing It's a great set! I love it! I won't get any other sets, but i do think some of them are great designs. The AAT is awsome, although i with it was ep 1, its still a really good design. Ahsokas fighter is good, i wouldn't rave about it though. Battlepacks are terrible but lets admit it, everyone gets them purely for figs, so in that way they're excelent! Bomber, well not even good figs Shuttle, its okay, but the front is ugly.
KimT Posted October 28, 2008 Author Posted October 28, 2008 Wow! These are amazing! Albeit Yoda's over-intentness( ) and other little mis-qualities, I LOVE them!P.S. Kim, you gonna put em' in the first page? I put these in the first post and on the front page looong before you posted this In the future why don't you just check the first post before anything else?
ForceMaster Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Nice sets! AAT and battle-packs necessarily all fans SW should buy! Vader's TIE is very good as well as game a set (as a fighter), and as collection, devoted to decade LSW. All sets good. But Ashoka's fighter... Yes, buzz-droids return and new painted Vulture Droid are great... Bu if its price is large, it is not necessary to buy a set, it seems to me)
Skipper 24 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Notice on the AAT at the front. There are 2 grey round pieces with blue squares and the CIS logo. Do you think these are stickers? If they are printed I am worried about the squares because Jango Fett's Slave 1 used similar parts and the square didn't join up and there is a gap imbetween. I think ti may be because you can't print right on the edge or something. So for once i want there to be a sticker .
Razzer Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Finally some colorful astromech legs!Ooooooohhhhhhhhh.Green new-style astromech head .And that new Yodie is SSSSOOOO adorable .Though the new Mace kinda looks like he has a beard .and I'm glad they fixed the problem on the shuttle box(The one with the pilot running away with Mace) Yes, that's what I though when I saw the prelim pictures. Anyway, I love the Republic Attack shuttle, and I'll probably buy it. My only major problem is that all of my favourite clone vehicles are airborne and my faves for the CIS are on the ground, so it's a bit unfair... The AAT is awsome. I have no problem with Yoda having a new head as I already have 2 yodas and now one of them can have a clone wars body The battle packs are good for the figures but I think the vehicles are pointless (other than for avoiding a lawsuit). They're just going to be broken down for parts for me. Vaders Tie is the best TIE we've seen but I'm building my PT armies at the moment so I may have to pass on this. Finally, Ashoka's fighter. I think this is a brilliant set with two good fighters. It's a cheap set for me to get hold of Ashoka and a new astromech. The green head doesn't really go however so I am probably going to replace it with the head from the V wing. Anywho, WOOHOO for 2009!
Justin2224 Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 These are all awesome, ecspecially the Ahsoka's Fighter and AAT. The Clone BP is great too. After seeing 'Rookies,' I think we should have gotten some of those Commando Droids. Yoda looks awesome, and so does Mace in those dark tan robes I'll be buying that justto have a perfect Mace. New silver hilts, I can't wait to see wait to see what the summer brings. That Clone Gunner will look nice in my AT-TE, and it's gun. I will finally be able to fill up my RGS and AT-TE. This will be nno doubt a great year, but expensive. My favorite form this line will be the Ahsoka's fighter now, just looks awesome. Will fit perfectly with my Custom Obi-wan, and Plo Fighter and the Yellow one with Ani.
Bobskink Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Yoda looks so funny. But again, these sets looks very difficult to mix with the non Clone Wars sets, so I will pas again. I think the astro mech droid will be interesting to swap it's head with the astro mech's head from Obi Wan's starfighter. Edited October 28, 2008 by Bobskink
Rayman Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I think the astro mech droid will be interesting to swap it's head with the astro mech's head from Obi Wan's starfighter. I was thinking the same thing. Love or hate the figures, the colours and parts in these sets are a treat!
Bobskink Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Love or hate the figures, the colours and parts in these sets are a treat! thats true, depending on the price
iotacode Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 I think I will still get them all for addiction sake The Ashoka Starfighter is simply awesome! But are the buzz droids really needed? I'd bad experience with this droid in the past.
darkrebellion Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 Wow, I get out of holidays for just to 2 days and the topic now has 7 more pages , I now read them all and saw the new pics (Thanks RoscoPC and Skipper 24) and the only thing I can say in this moment is: AWESOME!!!! This new sets look simply amazing and here are my comments on them : Ahsoka Starfighter 7751: What I can say, just this set and now is my favorite of the wave . The starfighter is simply stunning and with an awesome color scheme, another vulture is always welcome and the new astromech is the best of all the astromech produced ever by the TLC . I will definitely get one. Clone Battlepack 8014: This set is very cool and an awesome minifig pack, also the new clone is very cool and a nice addition to the minifig collection. I will get one. Droid Battlepack 8015: This set is ok and has some cool minifigs so I will get one. Hyena Droid Bomber 8016: This set is stunning. It has an awesome design and the bomber with all the stickers applied looks awesome and very CIS , the minifigs are awesome so I will get one for sure . TIE Advanced 8017: I am an OT fan and this TIE is a must for me (I never owned a TIE Advanced). It is well designed and is the Vaders vehicle so his minifig comes in this set and it is the new one . I will surely get one. AAT 8018: This set is my second favorite of the wave because is has a great design (A lot better than the first one) and comes with a new SBD and the new an awesome new Yoda (I think this Yoda looks a little bit wierd but nonless awesome). I will get one. RAS 8019: This set is a big dissapoint to be honest (Why the TLC always produce the republic ships in white and this one in grey ). I think its color shceme must be white and no grey like it is. The minifigs are just OK apart from Windu (Which is great), also the cockpit looks so bad designed and "open" in almost every part. When I first hear the rumor I think well that going to be the best of the line but now it looks so crappy . I probably will get one for the Windu minifig and because I am a completist.
Stealth Hunter Posted October 28, 2008 Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Ashoka Edited October 28, 2008 by Stealth Hunter
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