Ceroknight Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Another mini? If this promo is true I will make sure I don't miss out again.. Quote
Destroydacre Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Hi, do the blue versions of the minisets 30005, 3000x really exists? If yes, where can I find/buy them? I only saw the first - daily mirror - colours yet... Thanks for your help. greetings Hendrik The blue bag version of 30005 most certainly exists because I have one. I got it at TRU they were selling them there before Christmas in the United States. I honestly don't know if the other promos have blue bag versions as well or where these sets are available in other countries. Quote
SwashBuckler1138 Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Hey this is Swash Buckler with a new account since old one is jammed somehow- i can see only halloween themed banner and i cannot access anywhere .... ok this account works, but i am wondering why you seem to have no pics of sw-summerwave sets? some awesome stuff coming- minifigs are just awesome- New Maul with horns and his brother Savage, Panaka, new Watto, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan from ep1, new Sebulba, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Quinlan Vos (now), Wolffe, Eeth Koth and unbelievable but true even Padmé from ep1 though but still... they just cannot do "senator Amidala" but at least they did Padmé - secretly the Queen amidala- Naberrié Quote
Walter Kovacs Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 .... ok this account works, but i am wondering why you seem to have no pics of sw-summerwave sets? some awesome stuff coming- minifigs are just awesome- New Maul with horns and his brother Savage, Panaka, new Watto, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan from ep1, new Sebulba, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Quinlan Vos (now), Wolffe, Eeth Koth and unbelievable but true even Padmé from ep1 though but still... they just cannot do "senator Amidala" but at least they did Padmé - secretly the Queen amidala- Naberrié Oh, most of us have seen the summer wave pics. But they are all watermarked "Confidential" and so cannot be deeplinked here yet. Trust me, as soon as official pics show up, this thread will be talking about them. Again. Quote
The Lego Man! Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Look what I found.... http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/lego_starwars_playmats/index.html Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Look what I found.... http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/lego_starwars_playmats/index.html No confidential watermark, so we can deeplink 'em. Currently appearing at the toy industry's Fall Toy Preview in Dallas is a pair of items that LEGO fans and collectors might find interesting -- the LEGO Star Wars ZipBin® Battle Bridge and LEGO Star Wars ZipBin TIE Fighter carry case/playmats. Here's some photos and descriptions of the two, which will be available sometime next year from Neat-Oh! International:LEGO Star Wars ZipBin Battle Bridge Carry Case & Playmat Get ready for battle with the new LEGO Star Wars ZipBin Battle Bridge! Set up the bridge inside the case so that lightsaber duels can take place and see which minifigures will make it across and which ones will fall! Unzip the case to reveal the entire battle station. When the battle ends, zip up the case and capture all of your favorite LEGO Star Wars bricks inside so they are ready for the next battle! Product dimensions are 9"L x 5.5"H x 9"W.LEGO Star Wars ZipBin TIE Fighter Carry Case & Playmat The Death Star is under attack! Straight from the original Star Wars movie, the TIE advanced X1 is Darth Vader's personal starfighter! This carry case will blow you away! Take your favorite LEGO Star Wars bricks anywhere. When unzipped, the TIE Fighter case becomes the Death Star trench with Darth Vader's control room on one end, perfect for plotting the demise of the Rebel Alliance. Embrace the dark side!!! Product dimensions are 12"L x 6.75"H x 8"W. I notice they apparently decided to print the blue TIE Advanced from '04, when they did a nice grey one recently. Edited January 13, 2011 by Brickdoctor Quote
Forresto Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) No confidential watermark, so we can deeplink 'em. I notice they apparently decided to print the blue TIE Advanced from '04, when they did a nice grey one recently. I actually mentioned and posted pictures of those three months ago Edited January 13, 2011 by Forresto Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) I actually mentioned and posted pictures of those three months ago You did? I must've forgotten amidst all the other chit chat in between then and now. I was just deeplinking what The Lego Man! linked to. EDIT: Guess I forgot to read the whole article, which is dated October 2010. Edited January 13, 2011 by Brickdoctor Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Now there's a handy transport case and you play Star Wars in the car or in fact almost anywhere ! I wonder when, where and what price it will be in AU dollars ? May the brick be with you ! Quote
Forresto Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 You did? I must've forgotten amidst all the other chit chat in between then and now. I was just deeplinking what The Lego Man! linked to. EDIT: Guess I forgot to read the whole article, which is dated October 2010. It's alright. This topic moves so fast it's bound to happen Quote
KimT Posted January 13, 2011 Author Posted January 13, 2011 Hey this is Swash Buckler with a new account since old one is jammed somehow- i can see only halloween themed banner and i cannot access anywhere Not entirely broken. Let's have a chat. Quote
Ceroknight Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I actually mentioned and posted pictures of those three months ago Yea I remember you posting this, good to see it again, since it would be impossible to find.. Quote
GiBBs Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I dont know if someone has already found this, but on flickr are some pictures of the star wars sets releasing in summer 2011. 7956,7957,7959,7962,7961,7964,7965 http://www.flickr.com/photos/47339318@N05/5289483899/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/47339318@N05/5289484049/ Quote
commdr_neyo Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I dont know if someone has already found this, but on flickr are some pictures of the star wars sets releasing in summer 2011. 7956,7957,7959,7962,7961,7964,7965 http://www.flickr.com/photos/47339318@N05/5289483899/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/47339318@N05/5289484049/ I believe that's already seen.. Quote
Masked Builder Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I believe that's already seen.. I believe so too but these look much nicer. Quote
commanderneyo Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 I believe so too but these look much nicer. That would be because they are slightly more Zoomied in on the sets than the other ones like this one. You can now read or I can at least read the Figures names Quote
Fallenangel Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) I see a gap where the nose section should transition into the rest of the ship on the Scimitar which doesn't look too great. On the other hand, I also see some Technic which suggests a hinge; what do you all suppose it might do? The attachment points for the panels appear too scrawny, which I suspect would create some aesthetically unpleasing gaps in the ship when viewed from the side. But what I really don't like is that it looks even more pronounced here than on the last rendition. Eh - at least they're centered this time. I don't like how the rear edge of the mandibles on the Falcon just hang out; it makes them look like they've been slapped on as an afterthought (an issue that was not unpronounced in the 4504). Anyone else here think this might end up looking too fat? I mean, they've got the hull sloping above the level of the docking pods (again)! Edited January 15, 2011 by fallenangel327 Quote
The Legonater Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Edit: Nevermind. So Maul does have horns- I just really don't like the way they're done. I'll wait untill Febuary to mke a final judgement though. iS IT JUSt me, or does Padme have a new hairpiece? I'm loving the gold in Panaka's hat. Those pods look great! It appears as through Skywalker has a new helmet mold, and from the front Sebulba looks really creepy. The new Watta fig is sweet, however. As for the others, it looks like more of the same. Edited January 15, 2011 by The Legonater Quote
sok117 Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I see a gap where the nose section should transition into the rest of the ship on the Scimitar which doesn't look too great. On the other hand, I also see some Technic which suggests a hinge; what do you all suppose it might do? The attachment points for the panels appear too scrawny, which I suspect would create some aesthetically unpleasing gaps in the ship when viewed from the side. But what I really don't like is that it looks even more pronounced here than on the last rendition. Eh - at least they're centered this time. I don't like how the rear edge of the mandibles on the Falcon just hang out; it makes them look like they've been slapped on as an afterthought (an issue that was not unpronounced in the 4504). Anyone else here think this might end up looking too fat? I mean, they've got the hull sloping above the level of the docking pods (again)! I think the schimitar opening will be very similar to the venator of last year, only scaled down. It looks to be the same. I don't see, or don't understand what you are saying about the falcon though, the mandibles look fine to me, but every source I see the mandables have a different size when compared to the rest of the ship , I can't wait to see if maul will have a new head mould or a hat thing to wear for horns, cause I can see he definitely has horns in that pic! Quote
Fallenangel Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I think the schimitar opening will be very similar to the venator of last year, only scaled down. It looks to be the same. I don't see, or don't understand what you are saying about the falcon though, the mandibles look fine to me, but every source I see the mandables have a different size when compared to the rest of the ship , I can't wait to see if maul will have a new head mould or a hat thing to wear for horns, cause I can see he definitely has horns in that pic! Ah, I see... It's not so much the size that really stands out (though they do appear too small) as the fact that the rear edge of the starboard mandible stops short of the cockpit. If you look at images of the beautiful 32" studio model used in Empire you can see that that area of the ship is very much filled in. In addition, that cockpit is ridiculously disproportionate to the main body of the ship. The studio model and the films are the most accurate sources of the ship you'll see because they portray the actual ship. Most toys, video games, and model kits, tend to alter the proportions of the ships for whatever reason. (Battlefront II is a good example of this.) This is especially true for LEGO sets. The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels do not portray the ships as accurately as some would like either. A good example of this is their depiction of the Tantive IV; they've obviously shortened the main engines, making them look fat, and omitted the main reactor section between the main engines and the docking pods entirely. I think the 2x3 wing plates might also have something to do with it, as is evident with 10179, which also used 2x3 wing plates, in this picture. Quote
sok117 Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Ah, I see... It's not so much the size that really stands out (though they do appear too small) as the fact that the rear edge of the starboard mandible stops short of the cockpit. If you look at images of the beautiful 32" studio model used in Empire you can see that that area of the ship is very much filled in. In addition, that cockpit is ridiculously disproportionate to the main body of the ship. The studio model and the films are the most accurate sources of the ship you'll see because they portray the actual ship. Most toys, video games, and model kits, tend to alter the proportions of the ships for whatever reason. (Battlefront II is a good example of this.) This is especially true for LEGO sets. The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels do not portray the ships as accurately as some would like either. A good example of this is their depiction of the Tantive IV; they've obviously shortened the main engines, making them look fat, and omitted the main reactor section between the main engines and the docking pods entirely. I think the 2x3 wing plates might also have something to do with it, as is evident with 10179, which also used 2x3 wing plates, in this picture. Okay, I see what your saying now, and I agree, but I don't see a way around that that would be easy for the designers, I guess it will just be our job to mod as we see fit, and the cockpit, I knew that was disproportionate from the start! , it'd be interesting to see how I will fix it somewhat. Quote
Fallenangel Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Okay, I see what your saying now, and I agree, but I don't see a way around that that would be easy for the designers, I guess it will just be our job to mod as we see fit, and the cockpit, I knew that was disproportionate from the start! , it'd be interesting to see how I will fix it somewhat. Maybe I should have said the port mandible, since that's the one you can see in the preliminary. As far as fixing goes, LEGO already solved that issue with SNOT as shown here and here (not the most presentable solution, but a bit of work can fix that). Still, if you really wanted to make this as aesthetically pleasing as possible I think you would have to start from scratch - I'm not a big fan of how they did the hull, since it leaves those nasty gaps everywhere. Stacked/angled plates would be the way to go. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Hmm. Were it not for the minifigs, I think I might be tempted to pass on all of these. The MF is looking pretty ugly, the Infiltrator has that ugly white thing, the Pods are chock full of pieces I'd never use, Ewok Attack is more of an Ewok-on-play-function-base-with-scout, and the Nantex is a chunk of stickered brown. I totally agree with what fallenangel said, I realize these are prototypes, but no matter what they do with the figures, unless that set is totally redone (and I don't expect it to be), it's a pass. Ironic, isn't it. I'm going to have to pass on the flagship OT set to buy all the PT ones with all those great minifigs. Of course, if it's everything we've hoped for, Echo Base could turn the whole line around for me... Quote
Destroydacre Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Edit: Nevermind. So Maul does have horns- I just really don't like the way they're done. I'll wait untill Febuary to mke a final judgement though. iS IT JUSt me, or does Padme have a new hairpiece? I'm loving the gold in Panaka's hat. Those pods look great! It appears as through Skywalker has a new helmet mold, and from the front Sebulba looks really creepy. The new Watta fig is sweet, however. As for the others, it looks like more of the same. The worst part for me is that, as it stands right now, it appears you can't put a hood on Maul. I just don't think he looks right without one. Quote
Ceroknight Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Edit: Nevermind. So Maul does have horns- I just really don't like the way they're done. I'll wait untill Febuary to mke a final judgement though. iS IT JUSt me, or does Padme have a new hairpiece? I'm loving the gold in Panaka's hat. Those pods look great! It appears as through Skywalker has a new helmet mold, and from the front Sebulba looks really creepy. The new Watta fig is sweet, however. As for the others, it looks like more of the same. I think Panaka's hat is the new Hoth helmet piece in maroon, with a gold visor, but that could just be me... Hopefully we will have better non-preliminary pictures before March Quote
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