2004/2005 Sets and discussion thread

[MattZitron]

Can you imagine a Sandcrawler with bouncy hiphop suspension?

[snefroe]

tanks '316!

it's the "new jawa sandcrawler 2002"

if that isn't worth 150 dollars, than I really don't know what is...

even though i also think that lego is going to use large plates and wings to pull this one off... don't know 'bout the tracks though... could be just rubber or technic links

[Orlego]

Like this???...

[Vader]

Yeah i would guess that they will use rubber tracks, technic ones would be ok but to me the rubber ones would look alot better.

[Darth Drew]

There is a problem with having the hull made out of bricks. It will be very heavy and will put alot of pressure on the treads.

[snefroe]

technic links would probably make it way too expensive...

[jonfett]

This one would do juuuuust nicely! *satis*

Jon.

[Darth Drew]

I would definitely pay $150 for that!

[The Middleman]

I don't know if I would. :P

Doesn't come with any good extras! :D

[snefroe]

i know i emmediately fell in love with this one. it's huge, it resembles the real thing, many minifigs and droids,...

bring it on, i say :oD

[MattZitron]

This one would do juuuuust nicely! *satis*

Jon.

Oh yes.

Thats amazing!

I like all the little Jawa Hidy holes.

I sure hope we have more than 3 Jawas, which with that price tag, I'm sure we will.

[Vader]

As much as i would love a sandcrawler like that one lets face it, its very unlikely that we will get one anywhere near as good.

[andy0113]

Looks like Im in the minority here but I'd much rather Lego have gone with the "plate" approach. The results just look much better and more movie accurate - take the AT-AT for example, the Lego version looks so much better than the "brick by brick" custom versions that you see online.

The Lego master builder's Sandcrawler that we've seen a scan of is nice, but the build style just looks a little old fashioned to me now compared to things like the AT-AT and Turbo Tank :/

Hey ho - at least we're getting a Sandcrawler eh ;)

[Orlego]

The plate approach gets the job done but it makes the model very fragile. I rather see the brick design, especially when paying $150.

[Ras 74]

Also the top-front with the small windows seems hard to build with plates

in a good way.

But the many angles in that area could be easier made in plates.

But as you say Orlego, it will be fragile.

And since it will cost 150$ and probably be a S@H special,

this set could well be a "brick by brick" set in my opinon.

Old style ;)

[David85]

Also the top-front with the small windows seems hard to build with plates

in a good way.

But the many angles in that area could be easier made in plates.

But as you say Orlego, it will be fragile.

And since it will cost 150$ and probably be a S@H special,

this set could well be a "brick by brick" set in my opinon.

Old style ;)

It will be a Shop @ Home only set, look at the number.

It might also be at certain Toys aRen't Us, but I wouldn't hold my breathe.

[Ras 74]

I know a few sets that has been S@H exclusives only.

But still has been in different stores by different resons.

That was why I wrote "probably".

I know by the number it will be a S@H exclusive.

[MattZitron]

I know a few sets that has been S@H exclusives only.

But still has been in different stores by different resons.

That was why I wrote "probably".

I know by the number it will be a S@H exclusive.

Happy Birthday by the way!!!!!

[snefroe]

i'm not sure about the fragile aspect of the plates. i never thought the AT AT to be weak and fragile. i guess it's all in the design. and for a 150$ they could surely spend a few more bricks on making a solid construction.

[Vader]

Hmmmm if its done with plates then i think that in places it would be fragile, bricks seem like the best way forward but i suspect that plates is what we will get.

Then again perhaps we will get a mixture of the two.

[Orlego]

Also the top-front with the small windows seems hard to build with plates

in a good way.

But the many angles in that area could be easier made in plates.

But as you say Orlego, it will be fragile.

And since it will cost 150$ and probably be a S@H special,

this set could well be a "brick by brick" set in my opinon.

Old style  ;)

It will be a Shop @ Home only set, look at the number.

It might also be at certain Toys aRen't Us, but I wouldn't hold my breathe.

Shop at home and Lego Retail stores

[Vader]

The same as the cloud city then, its a shame lego dosent sell these sets at retail then we could pick them up when reduced :-D

[Jipay]

yeah, an ISD reduced would be greatly appreciated, as well as a deathstar reduced could be cool. But I anderstand lego : those are suppose to be rare piece of collectibles and Wall mart is throwing them at -50%. It doesn't fit with the strategy of the line.

But it is bad for us. I had my RBR for 80

[Vader]

Yeah i can understand why they do it just wish i could get it cheaper, my best find was a RGS for

[sam89]

http://www.action-figure.com has pictures, prices and piece counts of the new Star Wars and Harry Potter sets, but I thought I'd make a separate thread for discussing each.

Here's Star Wars:

7251 Darth VaderTM Transformation

With the help of a medical droid, the Jedi Knight once known as Anakin Skywalker is transformed into the villainous Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith. Includes Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader and Medical Droid.

53 pieces. Ages 6+ years

$6.99 (USD) $ 9.99 (CAD)

available april

7250 Clone Scout WalkerTM

The battle for control of the galaxy rages on! Piloting their mechanical scout walkers with moveable heads, legs and blasters, will the clone troopers fight

on the side of the Jedi or the evil Empire? Includes Clone Trooper.

108 pieces. Ages 6+ years

$9.99 (USD) $ 14.99 (CAD)

available april

7252 Droid Tri-FighterTM

The droid tri-fighters soar into battle against the Jedi Knights! Can the Jedi