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[LEGOman273]

The other day I finally purchased the LEGO Juggernaut (or Turbo Tank) and noticed Ashoka had a differant print than that in the AT-TE. Was this print originally in the Juggernaut, or is it a new one, potentially for the Season 3 Ashoka?

Could you post a pic?

[Masked Builder]

The other day I finally purchased the LEGO Juggernaut (or Turbo Tank) and noticed Ashoka had a differant print than that in the AT-TE. Was this print originally in the Juggernaut, or is it a new one, potentially for the Season 3 Ashoka?

Yes a picture would be most helpful.

[Gokey]

Hi, I've just checked mine (purchased new from Lego) & it has 24 bags. It should weigh 4009 grams (including the box & instructions!). The wings are a bit repetative to build, but the finished result is well worth it!

Cheers, Robin

Thank you very much! I feel better now :)

[Mr Man]

The other day I finally purchased the LEGO Juggernaut (or Turbo Tank) and noticed Ashoka had a differant print than that in the AT-TE. Was this print originally in the Juggernaut, or is it a new one, potentially for the Season 3 Ashoka?

AS far as I know Ahsoka has been in these 5 sets 7675, 7680, 7751, 8037, and 8098 all with the same printing.

[The Legonater]

Here they are, with the one of the left from the AT-TE, and the right from the Juggernaut. The differances are subtle, but distinct.

[Masked Builder]

*snip*

Here they are, with the one of the left from the AT-TE, and the right from the Juggernaut. The differances are subtle, but distinct.

I think that's just one of those minor differences. In her Season Three garb her head doesn't change she does have new clothes and larger head-tails though.

[Mr Man]

Here they are, with the one of the left from the AT-TE, and the right from the Juggernaut. The differances are subtle, but distinct.

Hmm, Do you have a front on angle of them please, the second one looks like a new print .

[The Legonater]

Hmm, Do you have a front on angle of them please, the second one looks like a new print .

I'm thinking the same thing.

Personally, my call is that next year will feature a Season 3+ Ashoka, and it will use this print.

Edited March 4, 2012 by The Legonater

[Brickdoctor]

That just looks like a slight slip of the printing machine. Looks like the pupils are more centered, the black outline of the eye is lower down, covering up part of the white area and making the eyes look smaller, and the black line defining the separation of the lips has slipped down also, making it look less like she's smiling. On the head on the left, the white tatoos on the forehead have slipped upward, and the curve of the piece has caused the print to become stretched out.

[The Legonater]

That just looks like a slight slip of the printing machine. Looks like the pupils are more centered, the black outline of the eye is lower down, covering up part of the white area and making the eyes look smaller, and the black line defining the separation of the lips has slipped down also, making it look less like she's smiling. On the head on the left, the white tatoos on the forehead have slipped upward, and the curve of the piece has caused the print to become stretched out.

Normally I'd agree with you, but the quite-noticable eyelids are what attract my attention. That doesn't seem to me like something that can happen by accident so easily.

[fyrmedhatt]

Normally I'd agree with you, but the quite-noticable eyelids are what attract my attention. That doesn't seem to me like something that can happen by accident so easily.

Not that I really know how Lego prints minifigures, but I assume they do so in layers. It looks like the original outline was printed where it should be, then the subsequent layers were printed lower than they were supposed to, giving the impression of eyelids.

I also think Lego would make more significant alterations in the minifigure print if they went through the process of creating a new figure, as they could more easily use it as a selling point

Edit: Upon a second look, one can see the dark eyelash print being lower than its supposed to, with the white eye printing being above and below the eyelash print, so I'd say 95% that it's a misprint.

Edited March 4, 2012 by fyrmedhatt

[Brickdoctor]

Not that I really know how Lego prints minifigures, but I assume they do so in layers.

They do. If you go to a Factory Tour at LEGOLAND California (not sure if they have those at other parks), you can see how they print the LEGO logo onto a 1x4x3 panel in three layers, white, red, and then black.

[Sir_Basil_Ashton]

Both appear to be a little off. I prefer the look of the one on the right. It doesn't look as cartoonish.

Edited March 5, 2012 by Sir_Basil_Ashton

[Fuppylodders]

I am afraid it is simply a misprint. The black has been printed off-center, albeit on both occasions. On the left one, it is printed too far north, the give-away being the clear bleeding of the black line for the center of the lips, as well as the lower eyeliner showing white where it is supposed to not overlap the black, but join as a continuous white>black line, however the white sits underneath. Due to this, the upper eyeliner is also too high, giving a smaller image of an eyelid.

The head on the right, the black has been printed too far south, as well as a little too much (talking a few hundred microns xD) to the left. This is noticeable because on the left black lip line, there is orange between the edge of the blue lip edge and the black lip center edge, as well as the fact you can just make out the center black lip line on the right actually stops just before the edge of the blue.

Leading on to the eyes; are clearly too low on the black because of the orange running between the black lower eyeliner, and the whites of her eyes.

However, from the looks of it, the printing of the black on the left head, is the thickness of how it is supposed to be, whereas the left one is slightly too thin and you can see the holes where the printing has not adhered...

Anyhoos, I'm going far too nerdy now xD

I hope this puts rest to anybody getting hopes up that there are 2 separate prints

*edit* talking from experience of being a printer

Edited March 8, 2012 by Fuppylodders

[rakky]

Hi, having come out of my dark ages two years ago and buying sets fairly often since then I am now ready (i think) to start making a diorama, the one that

I am most interested in making is one of Jabbas palace, I know some people have made it before and they look really nice, so I was wondering if anyonme could give me hand as the main problem I can see is in finding parts to make jabbas various alien entourage.

Anyone know any pieces that they have founf useful?

I know some people will just say look on bricklink, but whats the point in having a forum if people can't share ideas they ahve had and help people new to this.

Thanks

[Mr Man]

I was wondering if anyone could give me hand as the main problem I can see is in finding parts to make jabbas various alien entourage.

Anyone know any pieces that they have found useful?

Thanks

Try some Collectible Minifigs 1, 2, 3, or 4

[rakky]

I was just thinking that frankensteins head would look good for Barada, i will go over the others as well just in case.

[sharky]

That just looks like a slight slip of the printing machine. Looks like the pupils are more centered, the black outline of the eye is lower down, covering up part of the white area and making the eyes look smaller, and the black line defining the separation of the lips has slipped down also, making it look less like she's smiling. On the head on the left, the white tatoos on the forehead have slipped upward, and the curve of the piece has caused the print to become stretched out.

I agree. If one assumes each color is printed as one layer, it is clear that the black color layer was placed higher on the left as compared to the right causing the change in appearance. The black around the eyes as well as the lips are higher which leads me to believe the black color was applied as one layer for both the eyes and lips.

Which is more correct is another matter. I agree with Sir_Basil, both seem a bit off. The one on the right has the black color layer a tad too low. I think the intent is to have the black eye liner hit just at the transition between the white eyeball color and the orange skin color. Certainly there shouldn't be any orange between the bottom black eyeliner and the eye ball. I feel the one on the right looks the best.

[Fuppylodders]

I was just thinking... Theoretically speaking ( with possible future attempt ) Could it be done that using 4 sets of the 7965 Millennium Falcon, be built into twice the size to create pretty much a similar MF to 10179? Obviously a few tweaks and adjustments here and there to compensate, but still, using the majority of all pieces from the 4 sets? Just doubling up the pieces to create a lego piece the same shape but twice the size?

What potential problems may arise? (other than cockpit glass )

Edited March 8, 2012 by Fuppylodders

[Cwetqo]

Definetly not. Anyone who boilt 10179 will tell you why: because of its size 10179 contains large technic frame, which holds evrything together. Also, tere are a lot of hinges, vents parts are way too small and you would need a lot more greebling material. 4x 7965 coub be useful for some bley parts and minifigs, but you would really need a lot more to build 10179 sized falcon.

[ETAV8R]

I'm thinking yes it would get you close. 7965 Does build upon a technique frame too just not as intricate as 10179. You would have to buy more pieces online to get it perfect but it is a good idea.

[Brickadeer]

Hi, I have a question about this part from set 7676.

I recently bought them via Bricklink labeled as new. When I hold them against the light, the material looks, well, "pigmented", as if the material contains a lot of small dots or very small bubbles. Is that normal?

[LEGOman273]

Hi, I have a question about this part from set 7676.

I recently bought them via Bricklink labeled as new. When I hold them against the light, the material looks, well, "pigmented", as if the material contains a lot of small dots or very small bubbles. Is that normal?

Well, I don't have that exact piece (with print), but I do have non-printed versions of the piece and I have never seen bubbles. That being said, my Lightsaber blade and trans-colored crystal pieces will sometimes have bubbles in them, so I guess that it is possible.

Could you post a pic, by any chance?

[Brickadeer]

Well, I don't have that exact piece (with print), but I do have non-printed versions of the piece and I have never seen bubbles. That being said, my Lightsaber blade and trans-colored crystal pieces will sometimes have bubbles in them, so I guess that it is possible.

Could you post a pic, by any chance?

Against the dark background, you can see little light dots. They are not dirt, but so to say part of the material itself. The picture may give you a wrong impression; the dots are everywhere. It's just a bit difficult to get the pictured. I bought them as "new", but they don't seem "new" to me.

Edited March 11, 2012 by Brickadeer

[Mr Man]

I don't have that exact pice, but I do have the printed versions from the old Tri Fighter, and it seems to be fine with no little bubbles.