LEGO Star Wars 2024 Set Discussion - READ FIRST POST!!!

[dvogon]

14 hours ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

We need a droideka that can actually ROLL. Some of the previous designs were decent, but with the parts that were introduced since then, a rolling function should finally be feasible!

That would be great. The droideka was mostly a Technic build, so the option to have such a mechanism in the new one is appealing, not only to SW fans but Technics/robotics fans as well.

[The Stud]

The Battle Droid Carrier sounds cool but it makes zero sense to me to have something like that as a GWP. It'd be a great cheap set, which we could honestly use more of in this theme. I skipped May the 4th last year, but I might try to get some stuff this year. Assuming this promo is in the $150-200 range, I'll probably wind up getting the Tantive IV Hallway, Sith Infiltrator and a copy or two of the Clone/Battle Droid Battle Pack (depending on if its available).

I'm also not usually a Brickhead fan but the characters included make this TPM set a lot more interesting for me. 

Edited February 13, 2024 by The Stud

[Lego Nostalgia]

I hope the 6th anniversary figure is Star Killer.

[CloneCommando99]

9 hours ago, Lego Nostalgia said:

I hope the 6th anniversary figure is Star Killer.

I doubt it since he’s already had a minifigure. However I do think it will be some sort of dark side character.

[Kaijumeister]

3 hours ago, CloneCommando99 said:

I doubt it since he’s already had a minifigure. However I do think it will be some sort of dark side character.

I concur, thus far 4 of the 5 known anniversary figures are ‘good guys’ (even if Saw toes the line). Makes sense that the hitherto unknown one is an antagonistic character. If we look at the breadth of where these figures originate from: 

- Animated Shows (TCW)

- Live Action Shows (Kenobi)

- Disney-era Films (Rogue One)

- Video Games (JFO)

- Legends / Video Games (KOTOR)

The only source medium that we’re missing is books, so I’m wondering if the sixth figure could potentially be a High Republic character. However, we don’t know if there even is a ‘rule’ to cover all types of Star Wars media with these characters, so who knows?

[BrickBob Studpants]

1 minute ago, Kaijumeister said:

The only source medium that we’re missing is books, so I’m wondering if the sixth figure could potentially be a High Republic character.

Marchion Ro immediately comes to mind! But so far, all of the anniversary figures were based on something that had gotten at least one set before (even if it was just a polybag). I doubt they’d a book or comic character, and those usually aren’t as highly requested as film, TV, or game characters anyway

A villainous character would make sense considering Malak is the only one. My pick would be the Seventh Sister

[TeddytheSpoon]

2 minutes ago, BrickBob Studpants said:

Marchion Ro immediately comes to mind! But so far, all of the anniversary figures were based on something that had gotten at least one set before (even if it was just a polybag). I doubt they’d a book or comic character, and those usually aren’t as highly requested as film, TV, or game characters anyway

A villainous character would make sense considering Malak is the only one. My pick would be the Seventh Sister

The High Republic has sort of had a set already though, in the form of that 4+ one from last year. (I know it's technically YJA but still, it's concurrent with the HR!)

[CloneCommando99]

16 minutes ago, Kaijumeister said:

I concur, thus far 4 of the 5 known anniversary figures are ‘good guys’ (even if Saw toes the line). Makes sense that the hitherto unknown one is an antagonistic character. If we look at the breadth of where these figures originate from: 

- Animated Shows (TCW)

- Live Action Shows (Kenobi)

- Disney-era Films (Rogue One)

- Video Games (JFO)

- Legends / Video Games (KOTOR)

The only source medium that we’re missing is books, so I’m wondering if the sixth figure could potentially be a High Republic character. However, we don’t know if there even is a ‘rule’ to cover all types of Star Wars media with these characters, so who knows?

I also think it’s going to not be a lightsaber character as a Darth Malak is already an anniversary figure especially seeing that Cal is the only Jedi anniversary figure. My best guesses/ hopes would be: Commander Pyre from Resistance (I know unlikely but the gold armour has drip), Rukh from Rebels or Legends (would also go well with the Thrawn coming this summer), Admiral Trench and many other characters.

But hear my out, another medium just came to mind. The Lego Star Wars tv shows. So maybe the 6th figure could be old Jek-14 since I don’t think we got a figure of him when new Yoda Chrinicles or Freemaker Adventures S1 came out.

[ToaDraco]

33 minutes ago, CloneCommando99 said:

I also think it’s going to not be a lightsaber character as a Darth Malak is already an anniversary figure especially seeing that Cal is the only Jedi anniversary figure. My best guesses/ hopes would be: Commander Pyre from Resistance (I know unlikely but the gold armour has drip), Rukh from Rebels or Legends (would also go well with the Thrawn coming this summer), Admiral Trench and many other characters.

But hear my out, another medium just came to mind. The Lego Star Wars tv shows. So maybe the 6th figure could be old Jek-14 since I don’t think we got a figure of him when new Yoda Chrinicles or Freemaker Adventures S1 came out.

Or, how about Dirge from the Gendy Tartakovski Clone Wars? That would be incredible.

[MKJoshA]

Guys, too much wish-listing is going on. Stay on target.

[Old Master]

To get back on topic, is 75392 (1186 pcs, $99.99, August 1) the only remaining unknown set assuming the D2C is a Sail Barge? 

Going off this list, don't know how reliable it is. Claims the Death Star play set is $79.99 for 1555 pcs? Seems too good to be true...

[Lego Nostalgia]

I wonder why we only got one diorama this year, it's kind of a let down because there's a lot they could do.

If they make a Mustafar one I can die happy.

6 hours ago, Kaijumeister said:

I concur, thus far 4 of the 5 known anniversary figures are ‘good guys’ (even if Saw toes the line). Makes sense that the hitherto unknown one is an antagonistic character. If we look at the breadth of where these figures originate from: 

- Animated Shows (TCW)

- Live Action Shows (Kenobi)

- Disney-era Films (Rogue One)

- Video Games (JFO)

- Legends / Video Games (KOTOR)

The only source medium that we’re missing is books, so I’m wondering if the sixth figure could potentially be a High Republic character. However, we don’t know if there even is a ‘rule’ to cover all types of Star Wars media with these characters, so who knows?

Oh god no not the high republic, would be a wasted spot, so is young Leia, an Episode 3 Padme would be better and maybe another Sith.

Edited February 14, 2024 by Lego Nostalgia

[CloneCommando99]

42 minutes ago, Old Master said:

To get back on topic, is 75392 (1186 pcs, $99.99, August 1) the only remaining unknown set assuming the D2C is a Sail Barge? 

Going off this list, don't know how reliable it is. Claims the Death Star play set is $79.99 for 1555 pcs? Seems too good to be true...

Death Star Play-set is happening (I hope) as it was leaked by numerous reliable sources. In fact it’s the one I’m most intrigued by and looking forward to. It should be the imperial equivalent of the Yavin playset from last year with presumably significantly less main characters and more generic troops.

[Old Master]

1 hour ago, CloneCommando99 said:

Death Star Play-set is happening (I hope) as it was leaked by numerous reliable sources. In fact it’s the one I’m most intrigued by and looking forward to. It should be the imperial equivalent of the Yavin playset from last year with presumably significantly less main characters and more generic troops.

I wasn't doubting the credibility of the sets existence, merely the price to piece ratio seeming way off. 1555 pieces for $80 is unheard of, especially for Star Wars - was more my concern. Just wanted to confirm on here if that was the correct price.

[Lego Nostalgia]

22 minutes ago, Old Master said:

I wasn't doubting the credibility of the sets existence, merely the price to piece ratio seeming way off. 1555 pieces for $80 is unheard of, especially for Star Wars - was more my concern. Just wanted to confirm on here if that was the correct price.

Wasn't there new info that the death star playset is 140$

[Old Master]

11 minutes ago, Lego Nostalgia said:

Wasn't there new info that the death star playset is 140$

That certainly seems like a more fitting price. I imagine this set is gonna be very Yavin-4-esque and serve as a complimentary set

[Lordhelmet]

20 minutes ago, Old Master said:

That certainly seems like a more fitting price. I imagine this set is gonna be very Yavin-4-esque and serve as a complimentary set

Can't wait for this set.  Probably will be the only set I buy on launch day.  just want to know more about it.  Is it (likely is) $140, is it more detailed than Yavin (I bought some parts and mini figs from the set on brick link but not the full set).  Does it have Tarkin and another named officer or two (ideally three officers total including tarkin).  I also feel like we know the least about this one of the summer play sets (this and the buildable creature.  Very excited to hear more leaks about it and eventually get some pictures.  

[Lego Nostalgia]

It's a shame no Duel of the fates diorama or an MTT .

[Old Master]

25 minutes ago, Lordhelmet said:

Can't wait for this set.  Probably will be the only set I buy on launch day.  just want to know more about it.  Is it (likely is) $140, is it more detailed than Yavin (I bought some parts and mini figs from the set on brick link but not the full set).  Does it have Tarkin and another named officer or two (ideally three officers total including tarkin).  I also feel like we know the least about this one of the summer play sets (this and the buildable creature.  Very excited to hear more leaks about it and eventually get some pictures.  

I fully agree. If the set is based on ANH, which is my almost certain guess, I think it would be a massive blunder if no Tarkin figure. The figure from 75159 has become incredibly unobtainable which is an issue for any (semi) main character. Recently bought 10188 with no minifigures and was able to fill most gaps - but hoping this summer the set can complete some of the more expensive ones 

[CowabungaCat]

While I have the original Tarkin updated with new hair and dual-molded boots, I definitely think he is due in this set. Yavin 4 had Dodonna and plenty of generics that I think are less exciting than the Death Star could be. Lego do miss the bar sometimes but I feel a conservatively placed bar would be (Tarkin, Vader, Two Stormtroopers, Han, Luke, Leia, Ben, Chewbacca, R2 and Threepio). Idk about a bunch of generic officers but some Laser Operators and prison guards right? Maybe one officer and/or some TIE Pilots

I would not expect it to look like a $100 army builder with just Vader and Tarkin as named characters but this set needs it's Dodonna more than Yavin needed it's Dodonna

[Mandalorianknight]

9 hours ago, CowabungaCat said:

While I have the original Tarkin updated with new hair and dual-molded boots, I definitely think he is due in this set. Yavin 4 had Dodonna and plenty of generics that I think are less exciting than the Death Star could be. Lego do miss the bar sometimes but I feel a conservatively placed bar would be (Tarkin, Vader, Two Stormtroopers, Han, Luke, Leia, Ben, Chewbacca, R2 and Threepio). Idk about a bunch of generic officers but some Laser Operators and prison guards right? Maybe one officer and/or some TIE Pilots

I would not expect it to look like a $100 army builder with just Vader and Tarkin as named characters but this set needs it's Dodonna more than Yavin needed it's Dodonna

It's a solid estimate, but I think it skews too far towards the heroes. It'd be a little strange for the biggest system set of the summer to contain ~6 of the same characters (many in the same outfits) as last summer. My guess is we get Stormtrooper Han and Luke, as well as a prisoner Leia if the detention cell is included, and that'll be it for the heroes.

[Lordhelmet]

14 minutes ago, Mandalorianknight said:

It's a solid estimate, but I think it skews too far towards the heroes. It'd be a little strange for the biggest system set of the summer to contain ~6 of the same characters (many in the same outfits) as last summer. My guess is we get Stormtrooper Han and Luke, as well as a prisoner Leia if the detention cell is included, and that'll be it for the heroes.

If we get a bunch of the heroes in a base that is meant to counter Yavin I will pass and bricklink the minifigures. I am still holding out hope that it is closer to the original leaks where a few officers, troopers and Vader were mentioned (and the conference room) than something where we see mostly the heroes.  Although Han and Luke stormtroopers could be easily converted to actual stormtroopers so that is not a total loss.  This set really needs to provide at least one named officer although two is preferred.  OT imperial officers are very underrepresented in Lego (three are over $50 Yularen, Tarkin, Piett), and veers is the only other one produced, that is roughly 40% of named characters from the movies that have speaking parts.  That is why I am hoping for two named officers in the set to either provide a new option for Tarkin and Yularen, or fill in some gaps in missing characters.

[CloneCommando99]

1 hour ago, Mandalorianknight said:

It's a solid estimate, but I think it skews too far towards the heroes. It'd be a little strange for the biggest system set of the summer to contain ~6 of the same characters (many in the same outfits) as last summer. My guess is we get Stormtrooper Han and Luke, as well as a prisoner Leia if the detention cell is included, and that'll be it for the heroes.

And don’t forget there is the Desert Skiff that’s also coming which will have all the heroes (except Leia)

If they do heroes I think it will just be Cal, Luke and Han. The latter two doubling as the stormtroopers for the set.

Also, now that the piece count is confirmed to be 1555 pieces, what’s the likelihood of the original minifig list of: Vader, Cal Kestis, 2 stormtroopers, 3 imperial crewmen, 3 Death Star troopers and 2 Officers, actually being the correct one all along?

[AD_Bricks]

Perhaps it will include OT Yularen as a way to stop the character from being exclusive to the Venator (in terms of recent sets, at least), although the figure itself will still be exclusive.

Edited February 15, 2024 by AD_Bricks

[CowabungaCat]

I do realise the heavy heroes list is conservative. That was intentional. might be too far the other way but idk I agree that this is going to be Yavin's other half versus another Yavin but with a mix of heroes and villains. Ben is not going to be in the skiff, nor is Leia. Ben was not in Yavin either. And as far as the original trilogy goes the Death Star is where you put Ben, it's his big moment. Leia has her share of iconic Death Star scenes, and plenty shared with Tarkin alongside quite possible Detention Center/Trash Compactor rooms (not to say we definitely see both)

I was not aware of the original fig list admittedly, must have missed that, it still feels a little hard to believe that it is not one hero aside from the anniversary fig, but some people talked like it was going to be Vader and every officer in the meeting scene plus Krennic. I will set my expectations a little lower than that (sorry Yularen) and be pleasantly surprised if it is only Cal (though actually a little annoyed at no Leia n Ben while getting 8 of the same guy in different shades of grey that would have been nicer in a cheaper set so I could fill out my Death Star and a Star Destroyer bridge with those, but that's a personal preference vs the general sentiment of this sounds too wishlisty even next to the Jedi Bob set)