LEGO Star Wars 2010 Pictures and Rumors

[green dewback]

The new AT-AT picture reminds me of everything bad from the 4483 AT-AT.

[GRogall]

Meh, that AT-AT doesn't really appeal to me at all. It looks just like the others, only smaller.

Anyway, here is a pic of the Ackbar magnet set, complete with the silly typos and the sticker to correct them:

Credit to Brickset.

and here the big pic!

[Tribolego]

Here is the address where you will find the scans of the promotional catalogue :

http://photos.freelug.org/main.php/v/Pierre_13/SW_TRU_2010/

And the scan from the page where you can see the new AT-AT :

Edited March 29, 2010 by Tribolego

[Klaus-Dieter]

Thank you very much for the pics of the new magnet set, Oky Wan Kenobi, and for the scans of the TRU catalogue, Tribolego!

To the new magnet set:

I personally would have prefered to get a regular Mon Calamari instead of Admiral Ackbar. Reason: A regular Mon Calamari could be well added inside the command center of Home One on the second chair. But a second Ackbar is not needed.

To get an extra Princess Leia minifigure is nice since surely not everybody can afford the (below average concerning the interior) Tantive 4.

But another C-3PO?! Don't we get already two this year in sets (Landspeeder and AT-AT)?!

To the minifigs of the Slave 1:

Do I see wrong or is there a new molded pistol for Han?!

Again to the AT-AT:

I fear that TLG will again give us a regular Imperial Officer (this time with a Hoth torso) but no real General Veers with the four red-blue markings (=> general) instead of the three red-blue markings (=> officer). At least they then could print "Imperial Officer" below the minifig and do not simulate as if it really is General Veers.

Klaus-Dieter

Edited March 29, 2010 by Klaus-Dieter

[Ras 74]

Thanks for that comparision pic Mutley, also for the magnet picture Oky!

[Klaus-Dieter]

Sorry, Mutley, I totally forgot about the comparison pictures - thank you very much!

Looking at the comparison pictures I'd say that the new AT-AT is nearly as tall and as long as the first version - only the main body is a bit smaller.

Btw:

Without wanting to criticise someone: Of course there is not much imporvement over the AT-AT and even not really something new included. But Slave 1 and the Landspeeder are in principle nothing new, too. In all three sets - AT-AT, Slave 1 and Landspeeder - we have got some new minifigs and a bit change on the design. Apart from that there is nothing really new. So these are only re-designs and the only four real new OT sets we get are the BPs, the Hoth Wampa Cave and (supposably) 10212.

Klaus-Dieter

[Ras 74]

Btw:

Without wanting to criticise someone: Of course there is not much imporvement over the AT-AT and even not really something new included. But Slave 1 and the Landspeeder are in principle nothing new, too. In all three sets - AT-AT, Slave 1 and Landspeeder - we have got some new minifigs and a bit change on the design. Apart from that there is nothing really new. So these are only re-designs and the only four real new OT sets we get are the BPs, the Hoth Wampa Cave and (supposably) 10212.

Klaus-Dieter

That is very true. But nore the Landspeeder or the Slave will be as expensive as the AT-AT.

I guess you can buy both those sets for about the same price as the AT-AT.

But looking from a parents view, and childrens view, this set will probably be a good one.

Reduced parts should mean less spending money.After all it is a classic icon of SW.

They will not know nore care that this version is not as good as the 4483 version.

[Big Cam]

I'm pretty sure it's the 6212 - X-Wing Fighter. TRU still has them stocked on their shelves.

That must be the longest running LEGO set ever.

[pedro]

Thanks for the pictures lads!

The new AT-AT seems okay but I can't help feel a bit disappointed. It's not as good as the original, it's debatable whether it's better than 10178 - which walks - and it's smaller than both.

Pedro's Pros

• Head looks really nicely detailed as do the feet.
  
• Will have an interior.
  
• Minifig selection is consistent with Hoth-ness.
  

Pedro's Cons

• The main body looks slightly out of proportion being 6 studs long on the front third and 8 long and the back third - middle is the same length. It makes the head and feet look huge. Like a puppy.
  
• The legs seem as far set apart as the motorised version which was forgiveable on 10178 because the main body had to house the motor - this doesn't so should be proportionately accurate.
  
• No Luminara Unduli...
  ...joking. My point here is that LEGO seems to be pushing any minifigs into any sets, whether related or not (though not to this extreme), as a sweetener to encourage purchase.
  

So its okay... but LEGO could've done so much better than this. We've seen so many truly outstanding sets with the Town modular houses & buildings, the Pirates theme Imperial Flagship and many previous Star Wars to name a few. For such a lucrative theme LEGO should consistently be bringing that sparkle to all these Star Wars sets. You've got to understand, I'm not one to complain at all, I'm a huge Star Wars and LEGO fan but this year's Star Wars releases have been, on whole, a let down for me - for the first time ever.

I'm really in two minds as to whether I'll buy this, which probably means I won't - at least not immediately.

I was hoping for a UCS AT-AT with power functions... a cash dispenser... and the ability to make me a sandwich!... I'm gonna take the money I was going to spend on this and buy crack.

You want the moon on a stick you do! But I guess crack will suffice.

But looking from a parents view, and childrens view, this set will probably be a good one.

Reduced parts should mean less spending money.After all it is a classic icon of SW.

I agree from a parent/child perspective this set will be a must have, but with LEGO price inflation I don't believe that reduced parts will mean reduced price. This will probably sit at the same price point as the original.

[KimT]

I've gathered all the pages from the French TRU Catalog here

Thanks Anio and Tribolego.

Go have a look and get thrilled at Boba Fett's new design

[gotoAndLego]

I'm excited about the new AT-AT for two reasons.

1: My girl loves AT-ATs

2: We don't have any of the other AT-ATs.

So suck on that. :D

[FinalFeature]

When i first saw the at at i did'nt like. Now i must have it. The selection of figures are okay. I hope this set is less than a $100.

[cavegod]

well i have no intention of buying the new at-at it's very poor compared to the 4483 and even the pf atat is better. i hope lego read these forums as they have got it soo wrong the last couple of years.

[mutley777]

On the plus side the printed cockpit slope was the only part not available from the old 4483 AT-AT in new grays. So now you could buy the whole 4483 AT-AT from BL in new grays!

If you have the time .

[Rufus]

I fear that TLG will again give us a regular Imperial Officer (this time with a Hoth torso) but no real General Veers with the four red-blue markings (=> general) instead of the three red-blue markings (=> officer). At least they then could print "Imperial Officer" below the minifig and do not simulate as if it really is General Veers.

Close-up of Veers:

I'm afraid his torso looks the same as the Imp from the Hoth BP, but with a different face.

That must be the longest running LEGO set ever.

I see your X-wing, and I raise you 171 - Push-along Train - 1972-1980

Edit: And while I'm at it, here's Han's new torso and slightly different face:

It's the Hoth jacket, but open.

Edited March 29, 2010 by Rufus

[cavegod]

On the plus side the printed cockpit slope was the only part not available from the old 4483 AT-AT in new grays. So now you could buy the whole 4483 AT-AT from BL in new grays!

If you have the time .

that printed peice is the only part i don't have in bluey

[-JD-]

Close-up of Veers:

I'm afraid his torso looks the same as the Imp from the Hoth BP, but with a different face.

flip-out/

Blegh!

This is what I dislike about LEGO. No new figure designs where there needs to be, but using other parts already available. That is the Hoth BP Officer with a Rebel Trooper's face stuck on him.

This catalog picture better change, or LEGO will feel my wrath!

/flip-out

Thanks for those pictures Rufus.

[Mr. Elijah Timms]

I'm with Klaus Dieter-- just seems like all of the sets are just rehashes of stuff we already have. The original AT-AT-- save for the fall-apart head-- was a great design, and there's absolutely no reason for me to show any interest in this one.

I'm beginning to worry that we're reaching the end of the line for the OT sets-- perhaps cost feasibility is keeping them from putting out some proper location-based sets, like a Mos Eisley series, or an Ewok village. Why do we keep getting sets they've already made?

[commdr_neyo]

I'm beginning to worry that we're reaching the end of the line for the OT sets-- perhaps cost feasibility is keeping them from putting out some proper location-based sets, like a Mos Eisley series, or an Ewok village. Why do we keep getting sets they've already made?

I agree with this, Lego keeps re-releasing sets, while they can make better stuff, like Hoth bases, Ewok villages, Mos Eisley and a lot of PT things.

The fact that Lego isn't making much big sets with new designes is bothers me. (isn't that kinda offtopic?)

Edited March 29, 2010 by commdr_neyo

[The Legonater]

Edit: And while I'm at it, here's Han's new torso and slightly different face:

It's the Hoth jacket, but open.

What's so new about the torso? They're ALL open like that.

[RileyC]

To the minifigs of the Slave 1:

Do I see wrong or is there a new molded pistol for Han?!

No its just a pistol, the ones that the clone commander have.

[Rufus]

What's so new about the torso? They're ALL open like that.

From left to right: 4504 Falcon, 6212 X Wing and 7749 Echo Base

[Big Cam]

I'm loving Han's new face, it's been a long time. As posted above, 3 in a row that were identical.

[Klaus-Dieter]

Thank you very much for the catalogue scan, KimT, and for the detailed pics of Han and the Imp. Officer, Rufus!

That is very true. But nore the Landspeeder or the Slave will be as expensive as the AT-AT.

I guess you can buy both those sets for about the same price as the AT-AT.

Well, you're right, Ras 74!

The first version of the AT-AT was (when I remember right) 120 Euros. So I don't think that this one will cost less -esp. since there are many minifigs included which are very costly.

But looking from a parents view, and childrens view, this set will probably be a good one.

Reduced parts should mean less spending money.After all it is a classic icon of SW.

They will not know nore care that this version is not as good as the 4483 version.

I totally agree here, too.

For kids it is a set with a lot of playbility. And parents will surely like to buy it because they can see that there are many contents included (which they very supposably prefer over one more detailed AT-AT with less minifigs and without cannon).

Apart from that for those which don't own one of the previous versions of the AT-AT (and I'm one of these persons) it's not such a bad set - only when you constantly compare it to the older versions.

flip-out/

Blegh!

This is what I dislike about LEGO. No new figure designs where there needs to be, but using other parts already available. That is the Hoth BP Officer with a Rebel Trooper's face stuck on him.

This catalog picture better change, or LEGO will feel my wrath!

/flip-out

I totally agree with you, Jammiedodger!

I was even already very angry when TLG did the same with the 10178 AT-AT. But it seems as if they don't want to listen to us concerning this.

Why do we get a totally unneccessary new torso for Han - but no correct torso for General Veers?!

I even don't understand LFL allowing TLG to include again a complete wrong minifigure in a set.

I'm beginning to worry that we're reaching the end of the line for the OT sets-- perhaps cost feasibility is keeping them from putting out some proper location-based sets, like a Mos Eisley series, or an Ewok village. Why do we keep getting sets they've already made?

I regrettably have to agree with you, Mr. Elijah Timms!

Last year was that an outstanding year for the OT. Of course there were some re-design, too, but they included that many new and awesome stuff that it didn't matter that they were "only" re-designs.

But look at this year: Apart from the one or other new minifigure, the one or other more detailed and bigger style, it seems as if we won't get a really new and really exciting set (where TLG exhausts their potential) apart from the BPs and the Hoth Wampa Cave. I really do not say that all the other sets are bad - but TLG could really have done better with including more new stuff.

So let's hope for next year - KimT already stated that he heard that 2011 "will rock our life". The only question is whether this will only concern the CW/PT sets (in which I'm not interested) or even the OT sets. (A new, really big and detailed Cloud City with much decent interior, many rooms and many (new) minifigs, a newer, bigger Jabba's Palace and a new regular TIE Fighter would be awesome!)

Klaus-Dieter

[The Legonater]

From left to right: 4504 Falcon, 6212 X Wing and 7749 Echo Base

*snip*

Oh... that's odd, I've got two of those. I'm sure I've seen that torso in the flesh though.