Mr Man Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 The video was always private..... I was unlisted, is that the same as private? Quote
AndyC Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I think it looks brilliant. Sure there have to be a few compromises here and there, because R2 in the movies seems to pack an almost unlimited amount of stuff inside such a little droid. It's definitely looking like one of the 'must have' sets of the year. Quote
cavegod Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I was unlisted, is that the same as private? When the video was posted yesterday it was private and only those with the link could view it, however it has since been removed. I find it strange that the person who posted the link has been a member of EB since last year and this was their first post, either way the vid was first posted over on Brickset. Quote
Brickmamba Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Wow wee UCS R2D2 been looking forward to this one, couple of gripes though, when the 3rd leg is out R2 seems to be standing straight up or even leaning forward but in normal cases he is suppose to be leaning back and I find the head a little too blocky for what is suppose to be a spherical head, other than that the details are really nice and he's got all the bells and whistles, like most people it sounds like this will be my first UCS too Quote
Aeroeza Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 A beautiful, bouncing, baby Astromech! What a joy to behold! Lot's of display features which work within reasonable model dimensions and a handsome overall result. What more could you ask for? Well I guess you could note that there's little detail on the back but 'fair cop gov' it's on the back (and it's not as though it's flat)! What else? I think it's fair to say 'Little Artoo' might have been 'nicer' for the collectors who'd want something a little more unique or hard to find (I get that even if it's not my personal beef). That's it! Close inspection may surprise me more or grate me slightly over some small detail but it's sure looking good in HD. Concerned it's too 'gimmicky'? Well does it shoot water or stick to walls?!? Nope. Concerned it's too 'blocky'? That's crazy talk! It's Lego! How else do you build a big dome on top of a large cylinder? Concerned it's missing a display feature like a radar or even a (heaven forbid) Flick Fire Lightsaber? Well, we could hold a MOD competition to see who can fit the most features in the most ingenious way! R2 begs for value added fun!! I think we have here a sculpture to rival any other UCS figure with this release, if not exceed previous standards set. Mind you the Darth Maul bust is quite magnificent so we'll just have to see... Quote
Sir von Lego Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) New information for 9526 Palpatines Arrest: Available from August 2012 Price: 89,99 EUR Pieces: 645 Weight: 1,2 kg Box measure: 540x282x79 mm No information about the figs, but I think this helps a little bit. greetings Hendrik Price for 10225 R2 D2: 179, 99 EUR Edited March 14, 2012 by Sir von Lego Quote
Masked Builder Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 $90 for 650 pieces!?! Well, let's hope the figs make up for the price. Quote
commanderneyo Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 New information for 9526 Palpatines Arrest: Available from August 2012 Price: 89,99 EUR Pieces: 645 Weight: 1,2 kg Box measure: 540x282x79 mm No information about the figs, but I think this helps a little bit. greetings Hendrik Price for 10225 R2 D2: 179, 99 EUR As long as it comes with a phase II Clone, I'm happy Quote
rakky Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I imagine it will have palpatine, anakin, windu and the other jedi was it Fisto, Saesee and plo? Quote
Fuppylodders Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 $90 for 650 pieces!?! Well, let's hope the figs make up for the price. Surely it must have at least 6 figs... anything less would be a disappointment :< Quote
LEGOman273 Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) I imagine it will have palpatine, anakin, windu and the other jedi was it Fisto, Saesee and plo? It was Windu, Fisto, Kolar, and Tiin. Plo was at Cato Nemoidia (where he died) at the time. Surely it must have at least 6 figs... anything less would be a disappointment :< It will. I don't think that they would include fewer. Edited March 14, 2012 by LEGOman273 Quote
StoutFiles Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Price for 10225 R2 D2: 179, 99 EUR Wasn't cavegod angrily stating that R2 was going to cost 149.99 euros? This is a huge difference in the wrong direction. Quote
cavegod Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Wasn't cavegod angrily stating that R2 was going to cost 149.99 euros? This is a huge difference in the wrong direction. nope I stated it would cost £149.99, euros are just some foreign currency the EU tried but failed to push on the UK Quote
art_apples Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I think the UCS R2 looks really beautiful. It has a lovely sculptural presence and will make a great display piece. I think the price is really reasonable for what it is. I'm loving all the 3D parts that pop out... I can recreate that electocuted R2 look now.. ... I'm alreday thinking what it would look like with a modded drinks tray (as on Jabba's Sail Barge) added and it's crying out for electronic gimmickery to be added, to add movement and lights and whilst we're at it a sound chip to. And it leaves the question of whether a UCS C3-PO will be added at some future date... Quote
Mr Man Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 euros are just some foreign currency the EU tried but failed to push on the UK Oooh political debate as well as Lego discussion . Quote
gotoAndLego Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Well, about this UCS, I'm quite deceived that it has no jetpack like in the movies, and that it do not projects video holograms There is no jetpack in the movies that matter. But I'm with you on the hologram. euros are just some foreign currency the EU tried but failed to push on the UK You Brits tried that with us a while back. Back on topic...I love it, and I actually passed on the SSD because I knew this was coming. Something I foud humerous, was the presentation difference between the German and English, I'm assuming, designers. Edited March 14, 2012 by gotoAndLego Quote
iPodwithnomusic Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 There is no jetpack in the movies that matter. I think he was talking about this http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/c/c6/R2_flames.JPG That was the best picture of the jetpack I could find Quote
StoutFiles Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I think he was talking about this http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/c/c6/R2_flames.JPG That was the best picture of the jetpack I could find Some people feel that Artoo should not have jetpacks in the PT because he didn't have them in the OT (or chose not to use them, but that's a weak argument). It's pretty clear that Lucas wrote Artoo into a difficult situation in Episode II and gave him jetpacks to solve the problem. The point being...I'm glad this model does not have them. Quote
LEGOman273 Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Some people feel that Artoo should not have jetpacks in the PT because he didn't have them in the OT (or chose not to use them, but that's a weak argument). It's pretty clear that Lucas wrote Artoo into a difficult situation in Episode II and gave him jetpacks to solve the problem. The point being...I'm glad this model does not have them. When could he have used them in the OT? Quote
Fives Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 When could he have used them in the OT? On Dagobah to get off the X-Wing. Quote
lightningtiger Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 $90 for 650 pieces!?! Well, let's hope the figs make up for the price. I totally agree with you 'Masked Builder', that price means at TRU 169.95 AU again - every year it's the same now, well at least I know what my son's Christmas present is going to cost. Quote
Fuppylodders Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I totally agree with you 'Masked Builder', that price means at TRU 169.95 AU again - every year it's the same now, well at least I know what my son's Christmas present is going to cost. Your son's or yours...? Quote
Sir_Basil_Ashton Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 New information for 9526 Palpatines Arrest: Available from August 2012 Price: 89,99 EUR Pieces: 645 Weight: 1,2 kg Box measure: 540x282x79 mm No information about the figs, but I think this helps a little bit. greetings Hendrik Goodness. Wonder if TRU will only mark this up $5.00 like the Hoth Set. Quote
lightningtiger Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Your son's or yours...? Sadly not for me.... (I'm buying only Super Heroes and my old favourite...City for myself now days) On topic - the question is in that how much detail and what play features will be included....I guess Palpatine will have a double faced head....pre and post fight with Mace Windu ? Quote
LEGOman273 Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Sadly not for me.... (I'm buying only Super Heroes and my old favourite...City for myself now days) On topic - the question is in that how much detail and what play features will be included....I guess Palpatine will have a double faced head....pre and post fight with Mace Windu ? I don't know if it will, but it should. Quote
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