J_Alexander Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I'm not overly keen to wait another 5 or so years for them to revisit Kylo Ren's shuttle and get it right.... Well, there's a good chance we'll see this ship in Episode VIII... So maybe not 5 years :) And I agree, the FO transport looks really good and true to the original material. The rear can be easily improved (hiding these technic beams shouldn't be too hard), and overall, it's a super cool ship (even the inside is well made !) with good minifgs. Edited September 5, 2015 by J_Alexander Quote
Archer Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I have the Transporter and it's awesome. My only complaint is that from what I can see in the trailer the ship should be longer which I think would help make the cabin look less oversized. The way that the ship is built means that extending it's length should be an easy task. Quote
deskp Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I have the Transporter and it's awesome. My only complaint is that from what I can see in the trailer the ship should be longer which I think would help make the cabin look less oversized. The way that the ship is built means that extending it's length should be an easy task. I think a much better option is to redo the cabin, because it's way way out. Makign the ship lsoe some of its original design. If i had the set i would make an effort to change it. Mind I dont care weather u can fit a fig or not, i jstu want the model to look good and correct. Quote
Lego Fett Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I think a much better option is to redo the cabin, because it's way way out. Makign the ship lsoe some of its original design. If i had the set i would make an effort to change it. Mind I dont care weather u can fit a fig or not, i jstu want the model to look good and correct. I thought i had a lot of typos Quote
Rand Holindale Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I just finished building the new X-Wing. It was a fun build. I'm impressed with how well it is put together. It was a hard decision as far as which of the new sets to pick up. I attached a side-by-side comparison with the previous X-wing. The black and orange one seems to age Luke's X-wing. Makes sense. Edited September 5, 2015 by Rand Holindale Quote
benderisgreat Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 It seems many people here bought 75104 FO Transporter. Didn't expect it to be that popular of set, especially at 90$. But honestly it's my favorite set of the wave so far Captain Phasma isn't chrome, but she still looks so badass. I am also going to be getting 75104 Kylo Ren's Command Shuttle, which could steal best set title from Transporter. But so far Transporter is even better than Falcon for me. Quote
IronFish Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I have a couple requests for you, the lucky ones that managed to get the new x wing (75102) and FO TIE fighter (75101) and also happen to have the latest x wing (9493) and TIE fighter (9492), could you post some side by side comparisons of these ships? I'll do some pictures of the X-Wings when I get the chance, but just right now, I will say the Poe's X-Wing is several studs longer than 9493, but other than that, the general dimensions are about the same. Quote
mordatre Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Having built some of the sets yesterday and today I did upload some photos to Flickr. Not really the most awesome photos though. Also did compare the new Tie fighter to the older 9492. Their dimensions are the same, but the new one uses alot more parts in the cockpit area which makes it heavier. Also, new wing connection is sturdier. dayonepurchase2 by mordatre, on Flickr tiecompare2 by mordatre, on Flickr Edited September 5, 2015 by mordatre Quote
JPN366 Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Can't wait to put my TIE Fighter and Rey Speeder together. Of course, Force Friday was my first day back to work, so they're sitting at home unbuilt until my four day shift is over. Well, there's a good chance we'll see this ship in Episode VIII... So maybe not 5 years :) They always kill off the awesome bad guys too quickly. I fear Kylo Ren may meet his end against Finn in the snowy forest lightsaber battle. Quote
IronFish Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Can't wait to put my TIE Fighter and Rey Speeder together. Of course, Force Friday was my first day back to work, so they're sitting at home unbuilt until my four day shift is over. They always kill off the awesome bad guys too quickly. I fear Kylo Ren may meet his end against Finn in the snowy forest lightsaber battle. hasn't Adam Driver signed on for all 3 movies? Quote
benderisgreat Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Can't wait to put my TIE Fighter and Rey Speeder together. Of course, Force Friday was my first day back to work, so they're sitting at home unbuilt until my four day shift is over. They always kill off the awesome bad guys too quickly. I fear Kylo Ren may meet his end against Finn in the snowy forest lightsaber battle. You think inexperienced in lightsaber combat Finn can defeat Kylo Ren who's probably been using Force and lightsaber for most of his life? Also I think snowy planet duel scene will be a January 2016 set. Quote
JPN366 Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 hasn't Adam Driver signed on for all 3 movies? Not sure, hope so though. You think inexperienced in lightsaber combat Finn can defeat Kylo Ren who's probably been using Force and lightsaber for most of his life? Also I think snowy planet duel scene will be a January 2016 set. No, just worried that Kylo will be another short lived awesome villain. Hopefully he will buck that trend. Quote
Richpepperell Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 It seems many people here bought 75104 FO Transporter. Didn't expect it to be that popular of set, especially at 90$. But honestly it's my favorite set of the wave so far Captain Phasma isn't chrome, but she still looks so badass. I'm just loving the FO storm troopers too - they've been arranged inside the transporter, running up and down the ramp - I haven't left them alone. Trouble is I know I'm going to want a big army of them - fingers crossed for the battle pack after Christmas being pure stormtrooper. Quote
Darth_Brick360 Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Who knows what stores are giving out the yularen? Is it a S@H thing? Quote
benderisgreat Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I'm just loving the FO storm troopers too - they've been arranged inside the transporter, running up and down the ramp - I haven't left them alone. Trouble is I know I'm going to want a big army of them - fingers crossed for the battle pack after Christmas being pure stormtrooper. Yeah they are great figs as well. Flame troopers though are a bit more unique with their gigantic backpacks. Really with Lego made a new mold for flamethrower though. Quote
DarthPotato Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I gave into the hype and picked up the three largest sets yesterday. I think I'll at least save the X-Wing for double VIP points in October. I've only been building the Falcon so far, but I've got to say that it's one of the most enjoyable builds I've ever had. I really love this set. From what I saw, Rey's Speeder was a really big seller. Probably because it's the only "cheap" new set. Quote
K-Nut Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 The Transporter is a good looking set, I'll give you that. I don't think it's work $90 though, especially when Poe's X-Wing is cheaper and (I think) better. I built it today, and I honestly can't remember the last time I swooshed a ship this much... And I know Kylo Ren's Shuttle is inaccurate, but I still think it looks good. Now the question is if I can hold off until October. Quote
Rayskull Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I wish I could get normal stormies ina smaller set. The transporter's control tower looks way oversized. I suspect with a minifig seeted it would be possible to make it much smaller...maybe even sitting slightly under the roof level. Quote
CM4Sci Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Picked up Rey's Speeder at a TRU. I was kinda upset I didn't see them at the LEGO area and then thought they'd have them over by the Star Wars area. Sure enough, they were! They were charging an extra $2 for each of the ultra builds, and had all the TFA sets. Quote
afolaus Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Can any one comment as to whether the female resistance fighter's head is new to this set or if it's been used before? Edited September 5, 2015 by afolaus Quote
Amazing Bricks Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Can any one comment as to whether the female resistance fighter's head is new to this set or if it's been used before? New! It has a double sided head. Knowing lego, they're probably going to use it for generic females in any theme now. Edited September 5, 2015 by amazingbricks Quote
ChiefPie Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Just picked the transporter up at walmart! Quote
benderisgreat Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Can any one comment as to whether the female resistance fighter's head is new to this set or if it's been used before? I think it was used as Leia's face at some point before, but I am not sure. Quote
afolaus Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 New! It has a double sided head. Knowing lego, they're probably going to use it for generic females in any theme now. Thanks! That's a good thing I think. Everyone likes unique generic heads but the more females the better. I can see it being in the Hoth UCS. That male head is new and in four sets already. I think it was used as Leia's face at some point before, but I am not sure. Nope: http://brickset.com/minifigs?query=Leia Pupils are too small I think and the eyebrows are too dark and thick. Quote
Richpepperell Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Can any one comment as to whether the female resistance fighter's head is new to this set or if it's been used before? The head is definitely new unless it's been used outside of the Star Wars theme. Quote
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