Albus Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Anyway, my thoughts on the sets: Clone Troopers vs Droidekas: I am very pleased with this set, I beleive it's one of only a few Minifig-compatible AotC sets since the release of the actual movie. The droidekas are fine I think, I don't have any anyway, so I welcome them. Hopefully this set points to more AotC later this year with the release of the film in 3D, the subtheme needs more love! Republic Troopers vs Sith Troopers: I don't play the game, but will get this because the figures are awesome, and it is a cheap way to have at least one set from this period of SW history. AT-RT: When I first heard there was an AT-RT set with Yoda and a clone coming along, I hoped it was going to be a RotS version, a remake of the last one, set on Kashyyyk. But alas, it is TCW - I don't have a problem with these, but I prefer the film sets. I will get this anyway as it is a good "battlefield set", and I'd like another Yoda (who is the one TCW figure who I have the least qualms about his appearance, probably because he isn't human, so doesn't look distorted as a cartoon). Z-95 Headhunter: Not really interested enough to get this, but the Pong Krell figure should be cool! Umbaran MHC: A very cool build/vehicle, and some good figures. I have others on my list though, so I won't be getting this. As for Ahsoka's lightsabre shoto: at first, I thought that it was excusable that LEGO just made them both standard green ones, but after thinking about it, I think it wouldn't be hard to do (just a neon-green 3L bar), and it is the equivalent of LEGO give Mace Windu a blue blade to save manufacturing a purple one. I think it is a shame, as it would provide some more variety to LEGO lightsabres, but maybe it will be rectified in future sets. BARC Speeder with Sidecar: This is actually very cool, a nice little speeder! I hope the Obi-wan hairpiece isn't actually the new one used in 9494 Anakin's Jedi Interceptor; I love the piece, but I would prefer it if it was kept for RotS Obi-wan, keeping the previous cartoon incarnation for TCW Obi-Wan. I don't know why, but I think I would prefer the differentiation. Planets: I will be getting all of these, as I have all so far, and they are fantastic! I hang them from my ceiling with all my LEGO SW ships, all in proper galactic orientation, map-wise. Kamino: Awesome planet, awesome figure, awesome ship. Definitely my favourite of S3. Asteroid Field: I think the idea is clever, and it has applications for me as I can have multiple asteroid fields hanging from my ceiling in different sections of my 'galaxy', but yes, it does seem a bit silly. I must admit I was expecting a moulded brown asteroid for this set (much like S1 Death Star is moulded/textured), but I guess since it is a field, it needed something different. The TIE Pilot repeat is disappointing, although it appears to have new prints, but the Bomber is very cool, in my opinion. I wonder why they picked this though - it's an asteroid field, for goodness sake, there are other planets out there, the pilot was already used... maybe they just wanted to make a mini TIE Bomber? Or perhaps as a debut for the new-print TIE Pilot? Coruscant: Good planet, a cool-looking ship, and an AotC Phase 1 trooper. Looking good! Endor: Thankfully it is the planet, not a repeat, as many thought it might be. The planet is lovely, as is the pilot and ship. Hoth: My favourite SW planet, but I am not sure about those black lines on the planet - perhaps a pale blue would have looked better. The speeder is nice, and I guess another pilot can't hurt, as he has nice printing. As long as it's not a Zev clone. Alderaan: Interesting but welcome choice for a planet. The trooper is good for me, as I have none, and it will go well when I get the Advent Calendar later in the year. The ship is awesome, and the planet itself looks good. Someone (sorry, can't remember who) said it would have been a good opportunity to include Bail Organa, and I can't agree more! It would have been perfect, and a better represntative minifigure for Alderaan than a rebel. Oh well, we can't win every time. Maybe we'll get a RotS "Bail's Speeder" set, with Bail and Yoda, one day. Or even cooler (but less likely), a Sundered Heart set! Even so, this is my favourite of S4, for the ship, planet, and useful (albeit not Bail) figure. And now the king of the Winter Wave! Rancor Pit: It's structure has been criticised, as it looks a bit splotchy, but in terms of everything else - figs, playability (anyone else notice one of those columns is hinged? As well as the Rancor and gate of course), and pure fandom appeal/nostalgia, it is amazing! Fitting with Jabba's Palace was also, simply genius! I am thankful the gate section hinges out, like the back wall of the Palace set, which means the gate will still be able to be opened while the Palace sits on top. The only thing I think they could have also had is something to fit under the Guard Tower from the Palace set - a cell section would have been nice, and appropriate (being a dungeon). I will definitely be getting this, especially as I have Jabba's Palace. Does anyone else find it odd that, discounting Planet sets (being a collectible series), TCW or Old Republic sets comprise the majority of this wave? We have 3 film sets compared to 5 TCW/TOR sets. Or has this been happening for a while, and this is just the first wave I've noticed...? Again, I quite like some of the TCW sets, but I sort of find it sad that OT/PT Star Wars sets have been relegated the backseat... Anyway, I hope that for the Summer, we have a whole lot of AotC sets! If they had the Geonosian Arena, and a Slave 1 with and updated Jango Fett and some Kaminoans, then I would be prefectly content in regards to AotC sets. I don't think the Arena would make a bad Exclusive... Some remakes of some of the clone vehicles would be nice too. Just my thoughts!
WampaStomper Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 So far, I have only criticised the Yoda, so now I'll post my ideas on the sets: Clones vs Droidekas: A great BP with the new AOTC clones (is that the CW mould for the head?) and Droidekas that are well-scaled to minifigures. I'm not a fan of the speeder, but I'll still pick it up. TOR BP: I'm not a fan of TOR, really. AT-RT: It's oversized, and it has Yoda, but it's still great. I like the CW Phase II helmet. A-Wing: I'm not a big fan of A-Wings in general, but this is a good model. Z-95: I love this. Krell, a CW Phase II trooper and a pilot, all brand new moulds. Awesome. Rancor Pit: I'll get this if i can find space in my budget. The Rancor is the only special thing for me here. BARC Speeder: This is amazing for me. Phase II Rex (: and new Obi-Wan. MHC: I' getting this. 'Nuff said. Planets: Meh.
master3019 Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Does anyone know when the Krell images will be released, the tension is killing me. I can't take it any longer!
Brickadeer Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Does anyone know when the Krell images will be released, the tension is killing me. I can't take it any longer! I'm pretty sure that noone here can or will tell you when further official pictures will be available. Try to stay alive; I'm pretty sure you'll make it ;)
Robominer Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Does anyone know when the Krell images will be released, the tension is killing me. I can't take it any longer! Don't worry. Grogall will come to the rescue with HR pics!
Cedric the Brick Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Anyone knows if there will be another Millennium Falcon released in bigger size? I heard some rumours about it...
HawkLord Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Does anyone else find it odd that, discounting Planet sets (being a collectible series), TCW or Old Republic sets comprise the majority of this wave? We have 3 film sets compared to 5 TCW/TOR sets. Or has this been happening for a while, and this is just the first wave I've noticed...? Again, I quite like some of the TCW sets, but I sort of find it sad that OT/PT Star Wars sets have been relegated the backseat... I find it odd that we're not seeing more AOTC sets. This year we had the Sith Infiltrator, Battle of Naboo, Naboo Starfighter, Sebulba and Anakin Podracers, and Gungan Sub. We also had the Republic Frigate, which while it was advertised as a CW set, it was also a prominant ship in TPM. So far, it looks like we just have the Clone/Droideka battle pack that is really AOTC. Seems like Episode Two will have alot of catching up to do in the summer wave.
Admiral-Ackbar Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) I find it odd that we're not seeing more AOTC sets. This year we had the Sith Infiltrator, Battle of Naboo, Naboo Starfighter, Sebulba and Anakin Podracers, and Gungan Sub. We also had the Republic Frigate, which while it was advertised as a CW set, it was also a prominant ship in TPM. So far, it looks like we just have the Clone/Droideka battle pack that is really AOTC. Seems like Episode Two will have alot of catching up to do in the summer wave. Like you say, there may be a lack of AotC sets just now, but this will likely change in the summer wave, which is likely to be PT heavy. Edited October 29, 2012 by Admiral-Ackbar
Albus Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 AotC has never had much attention, for some reason. Aside from the 10 or so sets released in 2002/2003, since then, the few sets we've got have been UCS or Mini sets. I really hope this year changes that! Oh, and I forgot the A-Wing in my earlier post: yes I will be getting it, it's a good build, I don't have one, and the figures are top notch, in my opinion.
wesker Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I don't think its odd we're not seeing much from AOTC. You need to keep in mind a lot of the ships and vehicles have already been recently released under the Clone Wars brand, so that doesn't exactly leave a lot of options. On top of that ROTS is going to be re-released in theatres what... a month after AOTC? I'd expect the Summer 2013 wave to balance out sets from both movies rather than focus on one over the other.
Brickdoctor Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Discussion of sets you think we'll see in the future or want to see in the future belongs in Future Star Wars Sets. I'll move some posts... ...done.
Albus Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Good idea, Brickdoctor! Thanks, I think we can get a bit carried away with wishful thinking!
Artizan Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I want to have dozens of AOTC clones! They look totally cool and better than CW clones.
nrg Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I want to have dozens of AOTC clones! They look totally cool and better than CW clones. Agree ! Those clones are hundred times better than the cw ones. I have to buy many of them.
WampaStomper Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I agree with those people who say that the AOTC Clones are better than the TCW ones. Although I am a big fan of the TCW sets, the minifigs don't cut it for me. I still hope we get better pictures of Krell and the Phase 2 Clones soon, as well as a rumour list of Wave 2 sets, though. By the way, what do you all think will be the best way to get the AOTC clones: The Battle Pack or the Planet?
nrg Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I agree with those people who say that the AOTC Clones are better than the TCW ones. Although I am a big fan of the TCW sets, the minifigs don't cut it for me. I still hope we get better pictures of Krell and the Phase 2 Clones soon, as well as a rumour list of Wave 2 sets, though. By the way, what do you all think will be the best way to get the AOTC clones: The Battle Pack or the Planet? Bp for sure.
Cyberbricker Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I agree with those people who say that the AOTC Clones are better than the TCW ones. Although I am a big fan of the TCW sets, the minifigs don't cut it for me. I still hope we get better pictures of Krell and the Phase 2 Clones soon, as well as a rumour list of Wave 2 sets, though. By the way, what do you all think will be the best way to get the AOTC clones: The Battle Pack or the Planet? Battlepack and hopefully Bricklink. I think these clones look better too, but in The Clone Wars you have more options for variation in main and support characters, like Rex, Fives, Echo, Boil, Waxer, Trapper. Sad that lego has not made more of these guys. Still hoping for an ARC Fives or ARC Havoc. :)
Robominer Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I think these clones look better too, but in The Clone Wars you have more options for variation in main and support characters, like Rex, Fives, Echo, Boil, Waxer, Trapper. Sad that lego has not made more of these guys. Still hoping for an ARC Fives or ARC Havoc. :) At most LEGO will make one of the troopers you specified. LEGO is not a huge fan of making individual troopers, with the exception of clone commanders.
fatfrog2596 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I'm thoroughly impressed with the majority of these figures The sets are out of proportion but have nice details, because of a tight budget, I might just end up buying both battlepacks and Bricklink a few figures. The quality Lego's figure printing and molds have escalated quite quickly
Kitfistonator Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Discussion of sets you think we'll see in the future or want to see in the future belongs in Future Star Wars Sets. I'll move some posts... ...done. Thanks Brickdoctor, we were getting a little bit carried away anyways, those battle packs are definitely something to look forward to!
jasbury Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I'm thoroughly impressed with the majority of these figures The sets are out of proportion but have nice details, because of a tight budget, I might just end up buying both battlepacks and Bricklink a few figures. The quality Lego's figure printing and molds have escalated quite quickly Very true. The majority of figures this wave are all new, and Lego has been stepping it up with the leg printing. I'm very excited to see the HR pictures!
just2good Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Call in the Brickshow, as someone has listed one of the battle pack figures on eBay. Edited October 31, 2012 by just2good
Kitfistonator Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 Call in the Brickshow, as someone has listed one of the battle pack figures on eBay. Dang! that figure looks phenomenal! Definitely one to get multiples of. Now, if only he can get a hold of Krell
Artanis I Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 I'm not sold on that helmet's colours fitting with the rest of the minifig. Separately is a different matter though.
Moexy Posted October 31, 2012 Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) "Disney bought Lucasfilm and is planning to release a new star wars movie in or before 2015. They also have plans for an "Episode 8" and "Episode 9" and probably every 2 or 3 years a new movie. George Lucas will be the creative-advisor for the new Star Wars movies." So possible new LEGO Star Wars too? EDIT: sorry haven't seen the separate topic for this. Edited October 31, 2012 by Moexy
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