TheWorldAhead Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) If what CM4Sci has said is true (it appears to be, about the repackaging of the Ewok Village and 10188 DS to include Disney Logo, which would probably mean no discontinuation anytime soon for either ( as mentioned in CM4Sci's link) then I can't imagine Hoth UCS being released anytime too soon, as that would mean a 3rd playset style UCS out on top of the X-Wing and Slave-1... That's a lot of UCS Hmm, not to mention the Sandcrawler, if that's going to be back in stock. Also, perhaps another factor is the release of the TFA sets. Maybe TLG wants OT AFOLS to buy all of the new stuff instead of saving for a new UCS (there were a lot of acronyms in there! ) Edited October 5, 2015 by TheWorldAhead Quote
madroskylo77 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Hmm, not to mention the Sandcrawler, if that's going to be back in stock. Also, perhaps another factor is the release of the TFA sets. Maybe TLG wants OT AFOLS to buy all of the new stuff instead of saving for a new UCS (there were a lot of acronyms in there! ) Yeah..it would make a lot of sense for them to just focus on TFA stuff for the time being. Maybe they are waiting to see how people react to the movie and then capitalize on that. Don't get me wrong, I'd like nothing more than another giant set to waste my money on (especially one based on OT) but I guess I wouldn't mind waiting for the hoth set, if that means we get sets based on new material. Edited October 5, 2015 by madroskylo77 Quote
Fuppylodders Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Forgot about the sandcrawler! I certainly wouldnt mind them having more time to focus on new sets either... Means my wallet can recover too :) Quote
madroskylo77 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Means my wallet can recover too :) Exactly! Slave 1 plus Hoth Base and my bank account would waive a white flag! On a not so side note, and I apologize if this goes a bit off the 2015 thread topic, but I have the feeling that what everyone thought would be a UCS Hoth set, is actually the leaked 2016 Hoth attack set (maybe that's what the video that Lego released actually showed). Edited October 5, 2015 by madroskylo77 Quote
AndyRiley8 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Exactly! Slave 1 plus Hoth Base and my bank account would waive a white flag! On a not so side note, and I apologize if this goes a bit off the 2015 thread topic, but I have the feeling that what everyone thought would be a UCS Hoth set, is actually the leaked 2016 Hoth attack set (maybe that's what the video that Lego released actually showed). I'm sure someone has already confirmed that the 2016 Hoth Attack set is almost identical to the Battle of Hoth set we have already had. I seriously doubt a 2015 release for the UCS version now Quote
CM4Sci Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 The Hoth set is kinda a trench, just two medium plates with some lumps of snow and a big turret tower. Quote
Vectormatic Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 The Hoth set is kinda a trench, just two medium plates with some lumps of snow and a big turret tower. Should make for a decent base builder then, grab a couple and put em side by side and build in some variety, viola, instant Hoth defense front line Quote
BrickCommander Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 @BrickCommander The new Falcon set aggravates my main gripe with the model even further: Color correctness; it's even darker than the predecessor while the real model is almost white.. Has the idea of doing the thing in white with light grey patches ever been thrown about? They haven't updated in ages, I'm sick of it.. but we've got a thread in the LDD bit of EB for us waiting! I am working with the regular LDD version too, since LDD Pro (our internal LDD) is still in development. It helps to get an infusion of brand new elements every now and then though ... :) @BrickCommander The new Falcon set aggravates my main gripe with the model even further: Color correctness; it's even darker than the predecessor while the real model is almost white.. Has the idea of doing the thing in white with light grey patches ever been thrown about? Staying true to the Falcon's character was more important than trying (futilely) to match the color scheme. The mix of light and dark gray (plus a bit of dark tan) accurately reflects the ship's age and battered condition, even though it is not even close to how the ship appears on screen. But that look also depends on lighting, anyway. LEGO white is a very bright, clean white. In terms of RGB values it may be closer to the "true" color of the Falcon, but a stark white Falcon would look like coming fresh from the factory. Possibly the worst choice. Sometimes I wish our "very light gray" (appeared in Mosaic and Mindstorms) had made it into the standard LEGO color palette. It would be an awesome color for Star Wars! Quote
Anio Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Staying true to the Falcon's character was more important than trying (futilely) to match the color scheme. The mix of light and dark gray (plus a bit of dark tan) accurately reflects the ship's age and battered condition, even though it is not even close to how the ship appears on screen. Yep. What matters is to catch the spirit of the ship and to reinterpret it into Lego Bricks. A Lego set has to look good, which does not mean that it has to be correct. :) Quote
Legoman123 Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 The Hoth set is kinda a trench, just two medium plates with some lumps of snow and a big turret tower. Are you talking about the UCS Hoth set or the 2016 one? Quote
CM4Sci Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Are you talking about the UCS Hoth set or the 2016 one? Smaller 2016 one. Quote
lanesteele240 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Man, you guys get all antcy in the pantcy over a set that may or may not come out. Im still playing catch up. I wont get a new set till they are almost retired Quote
madroskylo77 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Isn't it kinda the point of a rumors thread to get us all "antcy in the pantcy"? we wants new ucs sets and we wants them now! :D Edited October 6, 2015 by madroskylo77 Quote
TheBrickHitHouse Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Yep. What matters is to catch the spirit of the ship and to reinterpret it into Lego Bricks. A Lego set has to look good, which does not mean that it has to be correct. :) For £130 perhaps we should be getting something that looks good AND is correct, especially when that involves nothing more than just using the right colour bricks. I like the set - but it's a step backwards (and ironically towards the bad old days where every set featured such bizarre colours...argh, brown TIE bombers?! Why God, why?!) Quote
Legoman123 Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 So does anyone actually know what we are getting in the Hoth UCS set? Quote
Mooste Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 So does anyone actually know what we are getting in the Hoth UCS set? Nope, nothing yet. :-( Quote
madroskylo77 Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Can we all just agree to disagree and get on with it...NYCC 2015 is happening (no star wars stuff so far :( ) and nobody in this thread gives a hoot...white/grey whatever, who cares?!? make a different thread and argue all you want there! sorry didn't mean to rage Quote
Vectormatic Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Can we all just agree to disagree and get on with it...NYCC 2015 is happening (no star wars stuff so far :( ) and nobody in this thread gives a hoot...white/grey whatever, who cares?!? make a different thread and argue all you want there! sorry didn't mean to rage Until we get something from NYCC for this year, there is little to talk about here though.. Although it feels kind of odd to discus a set that is on shelves in the rumors topic. Quote
will Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Just because there isn't much to talk about concerning rumours, doesn't mean we should talk about random stuff. These threads have turned to garbage in recent months. Sorry to rant, but it's annoying having to scroll through pages of utter crap. While I think we need a thread for general chat, which is less modified, I understand why such a thread wouldn't be created, as we'd have duplicate info in different places. Quote
YellowCorvette Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Yes, Stay on topic, stay on topic...... Quote
namioik Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Just because there isn't much to talk about concerning rumours, doesn't mean we should talk about random stuff. These threads have turned to garbage in recent months. Sorry to rant, but it's annoying having to scroll through pages of utter crap. While I think we need a thread for general chat, which is less modified, I understand why such a thread wouldn't be created, as we'd have duplicate info in different places. I, too, agree. Straight garbage Quote
AndyRiley8 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Just because there isn't much to talk about concerning rumours, doesn't mean we should talk about random stuff. These threads have turned to garbage in recent months. Sorry to rant, but it's annoying having to scroll through pages of utter crap. While I think we need a thread for general chat, which is less modified, I understand why such a thread wouldn't be created, as we'd have duplicate info in different places. /\ THIS! I check this thread regularly in hope that someone has found leaked pics of the UCS Echo base. Instead I end up endlessly scrolling through an argument about the colour of the MF? So, Echo base anyone???? Quote
dljbae Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I too share the sentiments of all the above users quoted... Quoting one of my previous posts... "Post if 1) it is a picture 2) it is a rumor Don't post: 3) no one cares what you are buying, I repeat no one cares... 4) no one cares if you think if it is bad/good - That isn't a rumor 5) stop creating your dream minifigure line up for the set" We need a thread/topic where only credible posters with info or access to pix are allowed to post... Quote
Lobot Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Right, please can I remind everyone that this thread is for 2015 PIctures and Rumours! Whilst some of the discussions in the last couple of days have been relatively interesting, this thread is getting seriously off-topic so I'll start moving some of the posts shortly. And, if anyone wants to discuss the colour of the Millennium Falcon, please use the dedicated thread! (link) Quote
benjiv1 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Anyone see these yet? http://imgur.com/a/NuZ01#SjePhP7 From NYCC, not sure if they are just stuff people put together, or if they are legitimate sets that are coming out... Quote
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