LEGO Star Wars 2009 Sets and Rumours

[The Penguin]

Thanks so much, penguin, though. Without your info, we would still be stuck on a lot of the sets, (such as what the Sep shuttle was or whether the tank was the snail). But you mentioned that the Sep shuttle was gray and blue? In the movies it's tan. I'm assuming they applied the Sep colour scheme like they did to the AAT, am I correct?

Absolutely. ) And it looks awesome, believe me. )

[pedro]

Cheers Mr. Penguin... based on your descriptions most of those sets sound cool!

Got to say I'm especially interested to see the Tank Droid [wicked design for a tank], Separatist Shuttle and Endor set. In the Endor set did you manage to notice any variation on the ewoks compared to the old versions i.e. different colours or printing?

[JimboJones]

Hey penguin thanks for the info

was the guy with greedos face the guy that was in the clone wars movie, worm something?

also were the jet troopers in the tank droid coloured or were they just troopers with jetpacks on there backs?

[Dark Brickz]

wow looks like another good year for TLC. i cant wait to get my hands on the new 09 summer sets...

[Bricklanta]

I'm excited for the separatist shuttle and the tank droid . The Venator seems to have a small fig count though.

[SWMAN]

The Venator does seem to have a small figure count. The new AAT comes with 7 figures although it is a mid-size set, while the Venator sounds like it will be a large sized set, yet only have five figures. Hopefully the Bunker will usher in more Endor sets, because only 2 rebels is kind of weak. I am still disappointed with the low count of OT sets, and hopefully once the Clone Wars buzz dies down, (which is hopefully soon), more OT sets will come out.

[The Who]

Is it so hard for you to be nice to someone who hardly uses this thread?

No, and that wasn't intended to be as rude as it apparently sounded.

Also, The Penguin, is the 'Death Star Trooper' in the Endor set wearing a black helmet? Sorry if that is an obvious question...

EDIT: And do the jet troopers have brick-built jet packs, or a molded part? Were there themes like Indy in the catalog also?

Edited December 31, 2008 by booger540

[Tim Bit]

was the guy with greedos face the guy that was in the clone wars movie, worm something?

Worm Loathsom is who you mean.

No it is'nt because hes not even the same species.

It's the guy from bombad jedi.

[NerdFighter]

Thanks for the info. Does the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid have a basic design similar to this one(large radar dishes on the sides and long tread made of separate pieces)?

Thanks again.

[Skipper 24]

The guy from bombad jedi (one of the tv show episodes) is a Rodian, the same species as Greedo. Thanks for this new info 'The Penguin'. I wished the Venator was a UCS but oh well. I expect some new ICS sets will come out next year, they really need some new ones.

[Tim Bit]

Thanks for the info. Does the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid have a basic design similar to this one(large radar dishes on the sides and long tread made of separate pieces)?

Thanks again.

Well ultraman_bc said that it was roughly the same just in gray.

And all of ultramans info matched the penguins.

[Skipper 24]

Thanks for the info. Does the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid have a basic design similar to this one(large radar dishes on the sides and long tread made of separate pieces)?

Thanks again.

I can't really think of any other design. I really hope this new one isn't orange though.

[Darth Legolas]

You guys.... 1. No the Tank Droid's not orange. Didn't he just say it would be gray? 2. Whorm Loathsome is definitely NOT a Rodian. It's Onocadda Farr, the Senator from Rodia. Thanks so much for the list, The Penguin.

[NerdFighter]

I couldn't think of any other type of design for the snail tank either. It's just that whenever LEGO redesigns a Star wars vehicle, it seems that they usually drastically change the design.

Edited December 31, 2008 by NerdFighter

[Darth Legolas]

I couldn't think of any other type of design for the snail tank either. It's just that whenever LEGO redesigns a Star wars vehicle, it seems that they usually drastically change the design.

I like the old tank droid, problem is, I don't have it. I'd be 100% fine if they just re-released it in gray with two jet troopers.

[Tim Bit]

I like the old tank droid, problem is, I don't have it. I'd be 100% fine if they just re-released it in gray with two jet troopers.

Me too I have enough droids since the MTT came out.

[Darth Legolas]

Me too I have enough droids since the MTT came out.

Well... I need a lot more droids, but the point is I could care less if the used an almost-the-same Snail Tank design.

[Tim Bit]

Well... I need a lot more droids, but the point is I could care less if the used an almost-the-same Snail Tank design.

As long as they don't use orange I'm happy.

[Darth Yoda]

Well, gentlemen! ) Today i managed to have a look at the new Trade Catalogue of 2009! )

So, what can I say? )

The sets are awesome! )

Separatist Shuttle.

A classic neimoidian shuttle in gray and blue. Comes with 3 BD, nute Gunray and that guy with Greedo's face from the CW serial. The ruler of that planet.... ) Can't remember the name now.

Venator.

Indeed, only 5 minis. Palpatine, 2 senate commandos and two clones.

Tank Droid.

All dark gray, with 2 jet troopers. Looks to small and short.... hm, hope it'll be revised....

Endor.

The bunker. Smaller version of AT-ST (looks awesome!). 2 ewoks, 2 scout troopers, Han, Leia, death Star trooper. Will be a limited edition, exclusive set.

Any questions, while I still remember? )

The shuttle

This set will be my first non-battle pack multiple buy! Probably $30?

Venator

Well, if there where anymore minifigs I'm sure that the price would be a bit too high...

Tank droid

Sounds great.... Did the jet troopers have any special colorations on them?

Endor

I will pass... Too much money for a combo of already released sets...

[Tim Bit]

The shuttle

This set will be my first non-battle pack multiple buy! Probably $30?

Venator

Well, if there where anymore minifigs I'm sure that the price would be a bit too high...

Tank droid

Sounds great.... Did the jet troopers have any special colorations on them?

Endor

I will pass... Too much money for a combo of already released sets...

You have the same to buy list as me.

Unless your not buying the venator.

even if there were no figs I'd still buy the venator.

[Navy Trooper Fenson]

The sets sound great! I will definatly buy a tank droid (or two), the shuttle and the Endor playset. Only the Venator is a bit weird. Just from the fígures I would guess it s a 70€/60$ set like Rouge Shadow or Republic shuttle. I will think about the Venator, but when it s a imperial Stardestroyer rip-off I will probably just buy the guards and Palpi from Ebay.

[JimBee]

Thanks for the info. Does the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid have a basic design similar to this one(large radar dishes on the sides and long tread made of separate pieces)?

Thanks again.

That was answered, only a few posts back from yours. Is it that hard to read?

As long as they don't use orange I'm happy.

I agree, but I think that the Orange-Grey BDs were only a one-time, special occasion thing.

The shuttle

This set will be my first non-battle pack multiple buy! Probably $30?

I'm thinking around $50-60, if it's a good-sized, good looking set.

[Darth Legolas]

That was answered, only a few posts back from yours. Is it that hard to read?

I agree, but I think that the Orange-Grey BDs were only a one-time, special occasion thing.

I'm thinking around $50-60, if it's a good-sized, good looking set.

No, I'm actually thinking $30. The shuttle is definitely not that big, and should have only interior enough for 2-3 people. I highly doubt it will be more than $40 at most. But $60 for that thing? You gotta be kidding me! MAybe the Penguin could tell us how big the set is?

Edited January 1, 2009 by Darth Legolas

[JimBee]

Well, the Y-Wing was $40, Darth Legolas, and the CW Y-Wing is rumored $50... and neither are much bigger than the V-Wing, which was only $10... it's all about the details... and the figs, of course. New Nemodian and Rodian head molds must cost a lot, plus the ship itself, and any extras. Of course, this is all speculation and we won't know for sure for a while.

[The Penguin]

In the Endor set did you manage to notice any variation on the ewoks compared to the old versions i.e. different colours or printing?

Yes, noe ewoks are two-colored. ) Brown cape and tan face. That's for one on the speeder. The second may have inverted colors, but I'm not sure here.... )

was the guy with greedos face the guy that was in the clone wars movie, worm something?

also were the jet troopers in the tank droid coloured or were they just troopers with jetpacks on there backs?

1) no, he was not included. )

2) Simple troopers with old space oxygen tanks on their backs. But I assure you that Tank Droid is obviously a preliminary set and we'll see some great modifications! ) TLC won't let us down! )

Also, The Penguin, is the 'Death Star Trooper' in the Endor set wearing a black helmet? Sorry if that is an obvious question...

EDIT: And do the jet troopers have brick-built jet packs, or a molded part? Were there themes like Indy in the catalog also?

1) yes, black helmet. )

2) Space-type jet-packs. )

3) Yes, and I must say Indy is great! )))) (But that's another story.... )

Does the Corporate Alliance Tank Droid have a basic design similar to this one(large radar dishes on the sides and long tread made of separate pieces)?

Very much alike. They did a great job with droids "eyes' and it lookes much sturdier and better than the previous one. the only thing that bothers me is plain dark gray color and the fact that it seems to be a bit short. Otherwise.... Well, it's going to be a bang, if TLC improves it a bit.... )

Gentlemen, thank you for your attention! ) I'm trully pleased that I can be of some assistance to you all. )

I shall try to answer all your questions.... ) If I miss something, please don't be cross, just remind me. )

Good day, gentlemen! )