Zzz Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 That's what i am referring to - he has seen the upcoming sets in person... Maybe this can be clarified. It's of course not as flat as a pyramid, there are side panels and the upper decks are connected to those. Still, those side panels fold down entirely, so if you open it up, the underside, side panels, and upper decks lie completely flat on the table. My first impression of the model was, that it was not as high and sitting much more on the ground than the previous one. Having said that, I own only the midi model, so I might be wrong. I liked it a lot more than the old System ISD, the overall shape looks better, more menacing. Still, being the one set I was looking forward for the most, I was a little disappointed. No figures on the bridge (I didn't figure out where the pilots are going to be seated) and perhaps just no big surprises. But that's just me and I am sure this is much better than the previous one and an amazing set. I think the officers are getting the same cap that comes with the painter figure from the collectible series, which I think, does not look as decent as the cavalry kepi. I think it was different to the painters cap. Oh I forgot to mention about Rebel Pilot (advent calendar), it is new? different helmet and face print or it is the same from planet sets (X-Wing and Snowspeeder)? The Advent calendar figures were all displayed in a show case, and I didn't take a too close look at it. I just remember there was Riekan (sp?) and Tatooine Luke, which was a surprise, I had my money on Hoth Luke. The pilot seemed to be a normal pilot, forgot what the helmet looked like. Quote
Ki-Adi-Mundi Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks Archer and Zzz. This does indeed clarify quite a bit! My anticipation has ignited again. Quote
Robianco Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 There's nothing I've heard on any of the discussions to dim my enthusiasm for this wave. Many thanks to those that have shared what they've seen. ISD, Cantina, B-Wing, AT-AT and Sandcrawler are musts and I'll wait and see just what's different about the Snowspeeder before going for that one. I'm so glad I'm allowed a certain Lego budget through my business account for 'office decoration'!! Quote
h22chen Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 oh man, my wallet is going to bleed when these sets become available... Quote
legolandia Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 There's nothing I've heard on any of the discussions to dim my enthusiasm for this wave. Well, I think my initial expectations of the cantina being a half bothered attempt by Lego seem to be confirmed. Lego is well aware of the strange obsession that the fans have with this set and they feel safe that it will be a nice cash cow. So they make some slight improvements and add a few fancy figures and charge a nice sum for it. Quote
ablake90 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 If it's true about obi wan having a printed robe I can see him having the new hood piece that wyldstyle has only in brown. Quote
h22chen Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Well, I think my initial expectations of the cantina being a half bothered attempt by Lego seem to be confirmed. Lego is well aware of the strange obsession that the fans have with this set and they feel safe that it will be a nice cash cow. So they make some slight improvements and add a few fancy figures and charge a nice sum for it. You mean like the Star Wars DVDs? Edited February 5, 2014 by h22chen Quote
Robianco Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Well, I think my initial expectations of the cantina being a half bothered attempt by Lego seem to be confirmed. Lego is well aware of the strange obsession that the fans have with this set and they feel safe that it will be a nice cash cow. So they make some slight improvements and add a few fancy figures and charge a nice sum for it. Let's face it... unless we got a £200 set with 12 or so aliens... something Ewok Village size... we wouldn't be happy. It's not the worst incarnation of the Cantina we could have got!... Maybe not the best... but not the worst. And the rest of the wave is all good for me. I've never owned an ISD, AT-AT, B-Wing or Sandcrawler so it's all gravy! Quote
Clone OPatra Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 If it's true about obi wan having a printed robe I can see him having the new hood piece that wyldstyle has only in brown. The problem with that theory is that Wyldstyle's hood is moulded in such a way to leave space to print on her shock of colored hair. That would look pretty odd without printing. The classic hood piece would work just fine. Quote
ablake90 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) The problem with that theory is that Wyldstyle's hood is moulded in such a way to leave space to print on her shock of colored hair. That would look pretty odd without printing. The classic hood piece would work just fine. I mean this piece http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=15428pb01 It could even work for Darth Maul if it was completely black Edited February 5, 2014 by ablake90 Quote
Clone OPatra Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I mean this piece http://www.bricklink...asp?P=15428pb01 It could even work for Darth Maul if it was completely black Ah, I totally mistook what you meant. That piece would be awesome! I'd love to get it in a lot more colors. Quote
ablake90 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Ah, I totally mistook what you meant. That piece would be awesome! I'd love to get it in a lot more colors. Damn right whenever I picture obi wan in the landspeeder all I think of is how massive his hood is down, could be used for any Jedi with a small enough hairpiece, doesn't Owen Lars wear a hooded robe? My bad his hood's up Edited February 5, 2014 by ablake90 Quote
commdr_neyo Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Damn right whenever I picture obi wan in the landspeeder all I think of is how massive his hood is down, could be used for any Jedi with a small enough hairpiece, doesn't Owen Lars wear a hooded robe? My bad his hood's up Xero_Fett on Flickr did a paintjob to show what it'd look like on Maul. This would work very well for the new Obi-Wan.. Quote
Robianco Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 That looks really nice... to be honest it's so nice it's a must for that to be done in plain black and red brown right now! Quote
Ardelon Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Now that is one great part, with lots of cross-theme uses. Hopefully the LEGO designers will agree... Quote
wesker Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 That hood piece looks great. I'm very interested in seeing how the printed robe turns out. Quote
CM4Sci Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 How funny, the German Toy Fair has put up their final thoughts on LEGO at the fair this year, and no Star Wars pics! -Sci Quote
The Legonater Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I've been wondering how that worked with a cape. Thanks for the images! Quote
Darth Malgus Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Be interested to here their thoughts though... Quote
Savage Oppress Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Are the new 2014 Lego Star Wars sets at Toys R Us in the US, since they come out to the Target and other stores on February 17, 2014. Quote
Sir_Basil_Ashton Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 THe 2014 sets showed up on the TRU website a week or so ago. The sets weren't available for purchase online but were listed as being available in store. Quote
Darth Punk Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 THe 2014 sets showed up on the TRU website a week or so ago. The sets weren't available for purchase online but were listed as being available in store. Which no one has seen as far as I know. I imagine all stores will have them by the 17th. Quote
Lobot Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 There are several T-C4s appearing in the wild, it's bordering on cute I'd be quite happy if it's the May 4th promo. Quote
Savage Oppress Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Just making sure, I will be at my local Toys R Us tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. EST to participate in the special Lego Movie in-store event for Emmet's Car. Quote
Sir_Basil_Ashton Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I have nothing against the exclusive protocol droids we've gotten such as TC-14 or TC-4 but I really wish LEGO would give us a different exclusive minifig. Quote
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