markw Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Available in stores in Denmark, some Danish guy was selling on a Facebook group in frequent. Quote
Nom Carver Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) My (unrealistic) dream is to watch Episode VII for the first time, and then right after, I go to Target with $500 an buy all of the sets! That's merchandising! and it's evil. . Edited February 8, 2015 by Nom Carver Quote
Clone 01354 Productions Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 That's merchandising! and it's evil. . So, in other words, Disney? Quote
James Wellington Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Disney is evil...for taking over Star Wars To some it may be evil, to others not evil. Edited February 8, 2015 by James Wellington Quote
Nom Carver Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Its evil because it reestablished the canon for the sake of profit and many will be falling for it, I know thats what business is supposed to be all about, but nobody said that business and consumism wasn't part of this monstrosity. Back on topic, that "imperial assault carrier" looks too much like a space shuttle (the ones in real world), too much resemblance to real things disrupts the magic, that's why I always hated the CTT. Quote
Artanis I Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 that "imperial assault carrier" looks too much like a space shuttle (the ones in real world), too much resemblance to real things disrupts the magic, that's why I always hated the CTT. I also think it looks too much like a space shuttle. But the CTT looks like a real thing? That never occurred to me. What does it look like? Quote
Schneeds Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I agree with the space shuttle part. The lego set seems a bit narrower than depicted on the show, making it even more shuttle-like. Edited February 9, 2015 by Schneeds Quote
James Wellington Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 It does seem a bit shuttle-ish. However, I still like it and will be getting it for sure. Number 1 or 2 or 3 on my list. Quote
rollermonkey Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) And on the topic of that rebels imperial cruiser, I like it. It almost looks like a space shuttle. Just to clarify since I haven't kept up with rebels, is this the ship Ezra is on in the first episode? It's a Gozanti-class cruiser. This version has been seen in episodes 1, 4, 6, and 9 of season 1. There were also appearances in TPM, AotC and many TCW episodes, but they had some differences to what we're getting now. I guess I can sort of see a space-shuttle shape, but it doesn't bother me. It's plenty different that nobody would confuse the two. Edited February 9, 2015 by rollermonkey Quote
Nom Carver Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 ... But the CTT looks like a real thing? That never occurred to me. What does it look like? It has wheels, what's the point with that when you have repulsor lifting and legs (I love legged vehicles). Quote
GuyDudeMan27 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 It has wheels, what's the point with that when you have repulsor lifting and legs (I love legged vehicles). Well, the wheels can crush things in its path. It can go over more types if terain than say, the AT-TE because of its suspension and wheels. Quote
Chills Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 So, in other words, Disney? LOL, right because Lucas shunned merchandising. Quote
duboismerci Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I can't believe none of the Episode I sets are gonna have a Darth Maul minifig. But we got a 2nd Obi Wan... and too many Gugans! Edited February 9, 2015 by duboismerci Quote
peffour Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Available in stores in Denmark, some Danish guy was selling on a Facebook group in frequent. Went to Lego Store in Copenhagen today, the vendor didn't know anything about it, tried at the first BR, same answer, tried a second BR, girl told me it was already sold out in this shop, then she had a look on her computer and told me none were available around :( I'll try a 3rd one this week Quote
Nom Carver Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Well, the wheels can crush things in its path. It can go over more types if terain than say, the AT-TE because of its suspension and wheels. AT-TEs are known to climb walls, and walkers would be more effective in irregular terrain, they are also superior at making closed turns and look way more menacing, I mean, look at the CTT and compare it to the AT-AT, the hell with practicity! that thing left a footprint on our memories so deep that it makes it almost as iconic as the millenium falcon or the x-wing, thats why we have had 5 versions of it vs the 2 CTTs (or maybe I just happen to like legged vehicles too much). So when is this other toy fair event? Quote
Fives Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 I can't believe none of the Episode I sets are gonna have a Darth Maul minifig. But we got a 2nd Obi Wan... and too many Gugans! Seeing how good a job LEGO has done with the Death Star Final Duel set, I think its now time for them to attempt the Duel of the Fates as a set. They could easily place the door in the middle of the set, and have one side be the hangar and the other side the big pit where Maul and Qui-Gon die. They could try to add some of the other aspects of the location, such as the energy beam room or the red ray shield doors, but I fear that it would make the set a little too large. However, if it were done as a larger set we would have a chance for more figs. Anyway, sorry about that bit of wish-listing. So other than the pic of the Final Duel, was there any other news from the UK Toy Fair? Quote
VK-318 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Its evil because it reestablished the canon for the sake of profit and many will be falling for it, I know thats what business is supposed to be all about, but nobody said that business and consumism wasn't part of this monstrosity. "It's nothing personal. It's just business ... Lord Business." I might pick up the TIE Advanced for the Inquisitor minifigure (some great parts there for building custom minifigs ), but otherwise I'll probably sit out the current wave. Nothing really strikes me as being worth the cash yet, not when one of my favorite Space themes is going on sale at TRU as they try to get rid of it. Edited February 9, 2015 by VK-318 Quote
Clone 01354 Productions Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 LOL, right because Lucas shunned merchandising. It was a joke. I, for one, actually love everything Disney has done (get rid of the EU, make Rebels, etc.) The way I said it, I thought it came across as a joke, but I guess not. Maybe I should've added one of these: Quote
James Wellington Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 "It's nothing personal. It's just business ... Lord Business." I might pick up the TIE Advanced for the Inquisitor minifigure (some great parts there for building custom minifigs ), but otherwise I'll probably sit out the current wave. Nothing really strikes me as being worth the cash yet, not when one of my favorite Space themes is going on sale at TRU as they try to get rid of it. The TIE Advanced Prototype is a very nice set. I'd recommend getting it. I don't like that Inquisitor guy, but the officer and pilot are cool. The ship looks cool, but also a great extra parts set. By the way, my 100th post . Goodbye vassals Quote
Ephseb Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 this'll be a cheap year by the looks of it......but I need affordable Wookiees for my Kashyyyk Battle Quote
Darth Punk Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 So who thinks Tarkin might show up in the imperial assault carrier? Quote
Sir Gareth Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 So who thinks Tarkin might show up in the imperial assault carrier? I hope so, but it's unlikely. Quote
Khaled Yousef Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Do we know exactly which minifigs are coming with the Imperial Assault Carrier set? Quote
peffour Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Little update : The sergeant can still be found in some BR shops ;) You are supposed to get there dressed as a Stormtrooper. Awing and AT DP polybags were found in a Fotex supermarket for 30DKK (4.20€) Quote
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