Deinonychus Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Sure, the price is on the high-end of the scale for piece count, but still reasonable. How is $400 for 3803 pieces much different then $40 for 392 pieces? The oil aspect can't be ignored either. What if processed ABS plastic has a proportionally equal price increase with processed gasoline? We'd be staring at a $1000 set. So count your lucky stars Quote
blueandwhite Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I'm probably the only person who is pleased with the price. Honestly, with over 20 minifigs I'm not too surprised by the price. Sets with alot of minifigs always seem to carry a premium sticker price and this one is apparently no exception. Heck, the pricing doesn't seem out-ofline with what we paid for the Falcon so I don't really understand the disappointment (price wise). I still think the set itself looks a tad bland. Quote
yorkiejim Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 This is kinda a dumb question but, do you think we'll get a bridge for the swing scene? Quote
Vaders_son Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) You mean a slide in/slide out bridge? That would rock! EDIT: WOW just noticed I made it to KNIGHThood Wow that went faaaast in the end :) EB ON!! Edited June 20, 2008 by Vaders_son Quote
yorkiejim Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 even just a little removable bridge would be nice. Quote
Navy Trooper Fenson Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) I think not. I am still confused about the elevator. How does this thing work? Maybe with the line next to the pointless craneroom? And why aren Edited June 20, 2008 by Navy Trooper Fenson Quote
General Zen Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 And why aren�t new pics on wizarduniverse.com? They should be posted today, or? Yeah, I thought that, too. Oh well, a set like this is definately worth the wait. I'm sure we will see those pictures soon. Quote
JimBee Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 ouch it really is 400 USD... not sure my wallet will survive that... but the figs... so irresistalble... thank god for bricklink! Quote
trooperdavinfelth Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) Sure, the price is on the high-end of the scale for piece count, but still reasonable.How is $400 for 3803 pieces much different then $40 for 392 pieces? The oil aspect can't be ignored either. What if processed ABS plastic has a proportionally equal price increase with processed gasoline? We'd be staring at a $1000 set. So count your lucky stars AMEN! Well said and well played, Deino! This is kinda a dumb question but, do you think we'll get a bridge for the swing scene? I have to say I doubt it. even just a little removable bridge would be nice. Indeed it would, but look: The two doorways are one on one side and one on a whole other angle. They make a right angle; the bridge would have to be curved and I believe it was straight, was it not? I think not. I am still confused about the elevator. How does this thing work? Maybe with the line next to the pointless craneroom?And why aren�t new pics on wizarduniverse.com? They should be posted today, or? Yeah. Remember that there WAS an elevator in the movie in the Falcon's hangar; you can see it briefly bringing up a platoon of stormtroopers. I've marked a couple of things on this picture which I think implies that there might be a freight elevator connecting those two floors. Particularly the winch seems to support this theory.<snip> Yes, that definitely looks like the elevator from the hangar. Can't wait for more detailed pics... Edited June 20, 2008 by trooperdavinfelth Quote
yorkiejim Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) well i guess i will just have to MOC a curved bridge then, will i. Edited June 20, 2008 by yorkiejim Quote
I Scream Clone Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Just going off the hi-res pics from Christian, it looks like it will be 52 studs across (circumference) x 44 bricks high. So thats pretty decent size wise. Now i hope due to the strong Aus dollar its pricing isnt more than $500 Aus, otherwise i may as well get it mailed from the US Well Done TLC on a well designed playset, with lots of cool scenes/features and a death star-load of minifigs Quote
trooperdavinfelth Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 well i guess i will just have to MOC a curved bridge then, will i. That's the attitude! And I notice some pegholders at the feet of the stormtroopers and Luke and Leia. Interesting... We all know how these 'white background' pics don't always show everything... Just going off the hi-res pics from Christian, it looks like it will be 52 studs across (circumference) x 44 bricks high. So thats pretty decent size wise. Now i hope due to the strong Aus dollar its pricing isnt more than $500 Aus, otherwise i may as well get it mailed from the US Well Done TLC on a well designed playset, with lots of cool scenes/features and a death star-load of minifigs And good specs! 52 by 44... Nice. Quote
The Who Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I noticed that there are two royal guards that come with the set, but they aren't in the pics. Can someone explain this? Quote
Snake...SNAKE...SNAAAAKE?! Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Sure, the price is on the high-end of the scale for piece count, but still reasonable.How is $400 for 3803 pieces much different then $40 for 392 pieces? The oil aspect can't be ignored either. What if processed ABS plastic has a proportionally equal price increase with processed gasoline? We'd be staring at a $1000 set. So count your lucky stars or 54$ for the same amount in CND compared to 500$ for the death star? Quote
simonjedi Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Gah, with this, CW sets, New edition of 40k and space marines and i still havn't got the UCS falcon or UCS grevious, and don't get me started on indy stuff/agents/08 star wars wave, and the BMF. Its going to be a stupidly expensive year to keep the geek in me happy. but on the other hand it is an absolutely stunning model Quote
Dragonator Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Now available for pre-order in the US, with a shipping date of September 16th!http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?...n=416&d=322 Hmmm, it's not available in New Zealand yet... Why are we always last? This looks like such an awesome set, I didn't pre-order the Falcon, and am now really regretting it, but I think I will pre-order this one. I mean just look at it! Quote
CopMike Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Preorder placed ! Pictures coming up tomorrow - it looks sweet ! copmike Quote
The Brickster Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 It seems that this has'nt been posted yet. just play it with the sound off What is the room above the superlaser? Cant really tell what it does, and it doesn't remind me of any scene from the trilogy Overall, superb set - the conference room is huge - just wish that Death Star gunner was in there.... Quote
I Scream Clone Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) It seems that this has'nt been posted yet. Thanks Christian! Wow! LOL. "im going to get 3 of these, no wait 5 of these, what! 1600 of these" Young kids and their wild stories to sound cool Edited June 21, 2008 by I Scream Clone Quote
Andrex Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Wowwww O_O. Looks a bit bare without the figs, but with them in it's fantastic! I'm loving all the features. Thanks for the vid . -- Andrex Quote
captaintau Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Hmmm, it's not available in New Zealand yet... Why are we always last? Because you're furthest away? That's a great video, if you ignore the annoying child. I'm in two minds about it. Firstly, I want it as bad as anyone else. It looks great. But then there's space and money considerations. I have too little of either. Quote
Dragonator Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Because you're furthest away? Yeah, sometimes it sucks living on the underside of the world... But NZ is a great place! Just not when it comes to buying Lego. I wonder what the chances are of holding the next BrickWorld in New Zealand? After all, it is supposed to be an international event. Quote
trooperdavinfelth Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Thanks Christian!Wow! LOL. "im going to get 3 of these, no wait 5 of these, what! 1600 of these" Young kids and their wild stories to sound cool I like... I like da part when da entire thing blows up! SHUT UP! A great video, very revealing! But we still don't know the mystery of the crank between the overloading gun room and the crane room. And there was an elevator in the middle of it; I assume that's the one where the Royal Guards go out of the chamber. I SO can't wait for this... Quote
Opproperaar Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 I still think the set itself looks a tad bland. I thought I was the only one. In spite of the awesome play factor I believe the set itself looks ... simple almost. Quote
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