TheBrickBuilder14 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Sorry to interrupt the Force Awakens hype train but have we gotten anything regarding the Echo Base set yet? Quote
hjmediastudios Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I know my local Target has the markers up as well. Curiously, on the receipt for a recent purchase of the Tyderium set, it says "Lego SW TFA," indicating they're already getting ready for "Force Friday." It's nice to see that those of us not in large metro areas aren't going to miss out for once! Quote
Lego Fett Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) What's your source? Leaked box art and product description. Sorry to interrupt the Force Awakens hype train but have we gotten anything regarding the Echo Base set yet? I think this belongs to 2016 rumors Edited August 18, 2015 by Lego Fett Quote
Vodnik Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I think this belongs to 2016 rumors No, the rumor said it is this fall release. Quote
Jedi-Bendu Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Links to box backs please! Check the FB link in my signature for box backs of Reys speeder, the Snowspeeder and the TIE Fighter (I posted them there earlier today). Leaked box art and product description. The german description? It doesn't say the wings don't fold out, and the front of the box just shows that the wings extend. (Or have you seen the back of the box?) Edited August 18, 2015 by Jedi-Bendu Quote
Lego Fett Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 The german description? It doesn't say the wings don't fold out, and the front of the box just shows that the wings extend. (Or have you seen the back of the box?) Well, it said wings extend, but it doesnt aay the fould out. And the front shows the same thing. Quote
Mahtion Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Well, it said wings extend, but it doesnt aay the fould out. And the front shows the same thing. Speculation but informed based on the details provided. We will have to see and hopefully soon if someone can provide the back of the box. Quote
Darth Punk Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Sorry to interrupt the Force Awakens hype train but have we gotten anything regarding the Echo Base set yet? Is there an Echo in here? Echo....echo....echooooo......nope. Quote
nymmerod Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I am totally jazzed about these new sets. However, I'd like to see the back of the box for Kylo's ship to see the features/interior (if any). I'm feeling meh about the snowspeeder but that's probably because I was imagining something like the ESB rebel ship in a different color scheme. I think they should've called it a landspeeder or a snowtrooper transport or something. The minifigs are all great though. The other 5 sets are amazing and I will own them as soon as I am able to. Quote
CM4Sci Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 From Reddit: OP says from the Houston, TX area Quote
Darth Punk Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I've seen the city advent at toys r us, but not this one. I don't love it but will be it anyways. Not Christmas without Star Wars. Quote
AFOLguy1970 Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 That advent calendar will probably sell out very quickly. It has the latest OT stormtrooper, an ewok, and a Jawa in it. In no set could you even get one of these for less than $100. Quote
ISDAvenger Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I preorder my copy of the SW advent on Amazon. Quote
joebiwankenobi Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 That advent calendar will probably sell out very quickly. It has the latest OT stormtrooper, an ewok, and a Jawa in it. In no set could you even get one of these for less than $100. Plus the new Echo base both rebel trooper to boot! Quote
Velut Umbra Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 These Force Awakens sets look really good! Quote
afolaus Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Can anyone confirm that the Ewok in the advent calender is the same as the Ewok Warrior in 10236 Ewok Village? Quote
markw Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I think it is the same yes. Spotted some of these figs on eBay this week too (inc Rebel Trooper and C-3PSNOW). Edited August 19, 2015 by markw Quote
Vodnik Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I personally don't have much use for the Santa-3PO, but the printed legs from the Advent Calendar will nicely upgrade my Ewok Village or Droid Escape C-3PO to "UCS Sandcrawler C-3PO standard". And the head with printed eyes could be used to slightly improve one of the older C-3POs Edited August 19, 2015 by Vodnik Quote
Tariq j Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Yeah, the SW advent calendars always seem to sell out quickly, I remember when the first one came out I expected to get towards the end of November but they were all sold out. :( Quote
YellowCorvette Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) The Death Star thingy looks cute. The Hoth Rebel Trooper looks quite decent,but I prefer the 2013 version. The AT-AT legs looks too long and wobbly,I prefer the old one from 2012 Star Wars Advent Calendar. Edited August 19, 2015 by ArmstrongYong Quote
markw Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I like the new Hoth Rebel, looks more accurate to the film. There is also one on eBay already! In 2013 I picked up an advent in December from Argos half price! Think they will sell out quick this year same as last year as the excitement mounts for EP7. Wouldn't it be amazing if Lego threw a curve ball and stuck Old Luke in on day 19! PS - 'Death Star Thingie' = Hoth ion cannon I believe! Edited August 19, 2015 by markw Quote
Lego Fett Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Ooh, new R2! Lego messed up this AT AT too, the one from battle of hoth was the best imo. Edited August 19, 2015 by Lego Fett Quote
ResIpsaLoquitur Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Around here (US--DC/MD/VA area), the Advent Calendars appear on the shelves around Sept/Oct and then vanish by the week before Advent itself, typically before Thanksgiving. I think you have time if you need to hold off on the purchase, but definitely buy it by early November. The City one moves pretty quick, too. The only one that wasn't a big mover last year was the Friends one, which I thought was weird since the first one was a limited offering and the second sold pretty well. Quote
Robianco Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Yeah. I remember last year seeing loads of them in several places including the lego store in Liverpool as well as the Waterstones round the corner and the John lewis in Liverpool One... Liverpool One actually has then reduced to around £20. A week later or so there wasn't a single on ANYWHERE and they were selling for around £65 or so from Firestar Toys. Quote
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