February 16, 201312 yr Finally, the actual first episode of TYC: https://www.youtube....h?v=fAnZOZ0S0Ew -Sci Man that was crazy. Just one thing after the other. Boom, Boom, Boom
February 17, 201312 yr Looking at different pictures of x wings - never realised how many variants there are, no two pictures are the same! Lego's designers clearly picked a design and if there's accuracy issues then that's probably inherent. Some x wings have prominent tab sections and others have considerably more red parts. Weird!
February 17, 201312 yr Finally, the actual first episode of TYC: https://www.youtube....h?v=fAnZOZ0S0Ew -Sci So it's a webseries, but also a three part miniseries on Cartoon Network. The trailer shows new style Yoda and yet this video show's CW Yoda. A headache I have.
February 17, 201312 yr So it's a webseries, but also a three part miniseries on Cartoon Network. The trailer shows new style Yoda and yet this video show's CW Yoda. A headache I have. Actually the torso is the new varaint, the rest is CW
February 17, 201312 yr Actually the torso is the new varaint, the rest is CW It's the 2013 variant of CW Yoda. It however does not match the movie variant as seen in the trailer. I'm starting to get the impression that the Yoda chronicles for the website is different than the one that's to air on Cartoon Network.
February 17, 201312 yr I was not very impressed by the first episode of the Yoda Chronicles. Terrible voices. Dooku sounded nothing like him! And it still feels like an add for the newest sets. The Republic didn't have A-Wings.
February 17, 201312 yr Why not a UCS Venator. I think that would be one PT set that would do good as a UCS. Who is with me. I know I am going to get my head bit for suggesting this, but I would almost prefer a Clone Wars version of a UCS Venator. If they are going to make a nice big detailed version of the ship, I would want one where the upper hanger bay opens to reveal the interior.
February 17, 201312 yr It seems to me that this episode is more of an introductory movie to the real Yoda Chronicles series. It felt overly rushed, like they had to fit a whole episode into 2 minutes.
February 17, 201312 yr Also the animation didn't even seem as good as the trailer. It was a little less refined. It would be nice if Lego would give us an explanation...
February 17, 201312 yr I don't know what this means either but it surely means more money for people to spend..
February 17, 201312 yr It's seems a lot more 'cheap advertisement for sets' than stuff like The Empire Strikes Out, which, whilst still an advertisement for sets, has a lot of wit and care taken over its production.
February 17, 201312 yr It seems to me that this episode is more of an introductory movie to the real Yoda Chronicles series. It felt overly rushed, like they had to fit a whole episode into 2 minutes. Well, at least it is fast paced, you can´t say that for most of the current films or television. If it stays with this pace I would really like to see CN editing all the episodes together as a half-hour special like Padawan Menace and Empire strikes out. I don't get your point at all. I don't think the X-Wing is particularly boring at all, and I don't know why you're using 'iconic' as a criticism. The previous UCS version came out aaaaages ago, so there's nothing wrong with a rerelease. And what's your problem with kids getting the May 4th bonus? They are intended for kids...... and I think calling them 'stupid kids' comes off as incredibly miserable and just plain nasty, as well as being a complete opposition to the entire point, motto and backbone of Lego. You sound the sort of AFOL who'd take the last Millenium Falcon set out of a child's hands in the middle of the store.... Iconic models in the UCS line are those that sound necessary in theory but are dull in practice. As someone had said before: The UCS line shouldn´t have its sets re-released. There are too many models that can still be made. Re-Releases of UCS sets should begin if they are really out of all good and necessary ideas or if the design can be changed greatly. The UCS X-Wings aren´t as bad as the differences between the Slave Ones but they are identical in enough places for me (and everyone who posted before me) to be annoyed by it. Those figs certainly aren´t for children when they are background characters like TC-14 and early concept art figs of Boba Fett in completely white armour and with his old, fixed helmet while there is the film version with better articulation available. Children don´t know what to do with it and end up like this poor soul. If LEGO wants to cater to collectors they should do it right and not throw stuff that only collectors appreciate into the opposite direction. And no, I wouldn´t. I already have one and if it is the UCS version the child earned it already by attempting to carry that thing.
February 17, 201312 yr Iconic models in the UCS line are those that sound necessary in theory but are dull in practice. As someone had said before: The UCS line shouldn´t have its sets re-released. There are too many models that can still be made. Re-Releases of UCS sets should begin if they are really out of all good and necessary ideas or if the design can be changed greatly. The UCS X-Wings aren´t as bad as the differences between the Slave Ones but they are identical in enough places for me (and everyone who posted before me) to be annoyed by it. But then those of us who didn't get it the first time around have the opportunity to get it now. I agree that the line shouldn't be in the habit of rereleasing stuff, though. Not because old sets should keep their value/have a sort of 'exclusivity' to them, but just because there are a LOT of other ships that could do with being released. I'd be annoyed if the X-Wing was YET ANOTHER UCS rerelease, but it isn't - it's the first, so, right now, I'm okay with it. Those figs certainly aren´t for children when they are background characters like TC-14 and early concept art figs of Boba Fett in completely white armour and with his old, fixed helmet while there is the film version with better articulation available. Children don´t know what to do with it and end up like this poor soul. If LEGO wants to cater to collectors they should do it right and not throw stuff that only collectors appreciate into the opposite direction. But this is Star Wars. There are kids who are VERY into it - they'll know who TC-14 is, they'll appreciate the white armour Boba Fett, they might even think the originals are the best. And if they see the promotion and think 'Oh, that's enough of a bonus for me to want to buy some sets', then they clearly DO want the promotional item, even if they might not completely know the character etc. Heck, I'm sure there are loads of AFOLs who got the TC-14 figure without having heard of/seen the character before. The age of the consumer is irrelevant to this. And no, I wouldn´t. I already have one and if it is the UCS version the child earned it already by attempting to carry that thing. Lol, alright. I'd just be grateful that Lego, a children's toyline, is giving people the opportunity to get promotional figures of obscure characters, and is giving people generally high-quality, detailed versions of ships in their UCS line. No other Lego line has these kind of big, complicated models, and I think, to a degree, people are taking them for granted now. Lego could probably be absolutely fine focussing solely on their minifig lines - heck, they could probably focus entirely on Clone Wars sets and do very well. So, I see OT sets and, to a greater extent, UCS as bonuses for older fans. Not a given, not something to really complain about even if they are remakes. The fact that those lines continue is something to be thankful for in itself. I'm not saying we should lap up low-quality sets, but generally these sets consistently have great designs.
February 17, 201312 yr ... that's why they need to make money and not please a few hardcore fans. Making money means developing and releasing sets that will sell, and this one will do. ... Yes of course but there are two ways of making money: one by innovation and bringing out something new and the other one by copying and doing something that has been done before and is a safe bet. I'm afraid Lego are chosing the latter route with the x-wing. Also consider please that tastes are different and for many it's important to get a cool X-Wing rather than a strange B-level ship that was seen in the background.... Cheer up, mate! Strange B-level ship? Sorry but I think you are forgetting the fact that we have barely got any of the separatist/trade federation capital ships. And I doubt very much they are "strange B-level" ships. By the way let me clarify that I am primarily a Lego SW minifigure collector and can very happily live with the fact that Lego is deciding to rehash some UCS set. I was mainly discussing the issue on principle. I am not sad or upset about it. In fact the day when Lego's decisions regarding some toy or another affect my cheerfulness is the day when i will just sell everything and never look at Lego again. I do not consider myself a hardcore collector so please do not think I am one that is sitting in the corner crying his eyes out. My cheerfulness levels remain at optimal levels.
February 17, 201312 yr Maybe we can send him our adresses so he can send us an Ahsoka or Pong Krell just for being brothers in bricks ;-) one for you Nice idea! I'd like it, sign me up! one for you I'm not too keen on an Ahsoka, being an AOTC-mainly collector, but Pong Krell isn't too Clone Warsy- I'd be happy to have him and pong Krell for you lol!
February 18, 201312 yr Also consider please that tastes are different and for many it's important to get a cool X-Wing rather than a strange B-level ship that was seen in the background. ??? This thing is like the anthropomorphic personification of B-level ships and my problem with LEGO is that they shove this kind of vehicle in our faces way too often and frequently overlook set ideas that are much more popular, known even to people that have no idea about Star Wars and most of all obvious. Your statement is right on every level but LEGO ignores logic with the release of TIE Interceptor, Sandcrawler, Laat/c & AT-OT and the B-Wing. My god, they even considered releasing the Vulture Droid and the Medical droid in that one survey where the motorized AT-AT won and R2-D2 was also on. Let that one sink in for a minute. They seriously considered the Medical Droid for a release. Not the one who looks like it has a gasmask on, it´s the one that was basically a column with tiny arms. This Medical Droid. THE Medical Droid. MORE IMPORTANT THAN UCS TIE FIGHTER. MORE IMPORTANT THAN UCS AT-AT. MORE IMPORTANT THAN UCS JEDI STARFIGHTERS. MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE FROM THE PREQUELS. It was a pretty stupid idea, that´s what I´m saying. I'd just be grateful that Lego, a children's toyline, is giving people the opportunity to get promotional figures of obscure characters, and is giving people generally high-quality, detailed versions of ships in their UCS line. No other Lego line has these kind of big, complicated models, and I think, to a degree, people are taking them for granted now. Lego could probably be absolutely fine focussing solely on their minifig lines - heck, they could probably focus entirely on Clone Wars sets and do very well. So, I see OT sets and, to a greater extent, UCS as bonuses for older fans. Not a given, not something to really complain about even if they are remakes. The fact that those lines continue is something to be thankful for in itself. I'm not saying we should lap up low-quality sets, but generally these sets consistently have great designs. If the Medical Droid and B-Wing aren´t making this clear: LEGO makes really stupid choices and we don´t have to follow their steps like . AFOLs always see themselves as a side-group that LEGO could entirely ignore and we are decisively not one when LEGO gives us several UCS sets every year. When they do it, they can do it right and right means giving their best.I don´t say they should cater to our tastes exclusively, but they should start to cut out those weird slip-ups and act like the responsible company like MadMan and Zzz says they are. So you all know what this means. UCS AT-AT for 2014! DO IT ALREADY!
February 18, 201312 yr If the Medical Droid and B-Wing aren´t making this clear: LEGO makes really stupid choices and we don´t have to follow their steps like . AFOLs always see themselves as a side-group that LEGO could entirely ignore and we are decisively not one when LEGO gives us several UCS sets every year. When they do it, they can do it right and right means giving their best.I don´t say they should cater to our tastes exclusively, but they should start to cut out those weird slip-ups and act like the responsible company like MadMan and Zzz says they are. Thats pretty harsh. Im sure Lego tries their best in everything they do. I agree with you on their choice of sets but they are a business and they know what selsl and what doesnt.
February 18, 201312 yr Seems 10188 and 10212 survive for another year edit: oops didn't realize 10212 is discontinued. Edited February 18, 201312 yr by Another Brick In The Wall
February 18, 201312 yr If you want to get Lego specific. You need to use the turquoise arms. The colors Lego uses are from the movie adaptation hence the olive green Sargent. Indeed, I was already thinking about creating the munillist 10. :p
February 18, 201312 yr one for you one for you and pong Krell for you lol! Sign me up please! I really think that a UCS AT-AT would be a smart move by Lego. It's iconic, huge, and is a much appreciated diversion from a UCS line that is mostly spaceships. In some ways, I think seeing it on display in my house would be more impressive than any large spaceship like the UCS SSD.
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