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Ta-metru_defender

Dec 15 2007, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 15 2007, 11:20 AM)

You mean AT-AP ;P. I will be getting at least one of each set, and maybe multiples of BPs.

I will pick up a bunch of BP's for sure...

TMD

Master of Ice and Sonic

Dec 15 2007, 10:33 AM

QUOTE(Ta-metru_defender @ Dec 15 2007, 10:22 AM)

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 15 2007, 11:20 AM)

You mean AT-AP ;P. I will be getting at least one of each set, and maybe multiples of BPs.

I will pick up a bunch of BP's for sure...

TMD

I know what you mean, we have to get a lot of Rebel troopers to make up for the lack of them in the past years. The Rebel speeder isn't that bad, but the dropship is total [insert bad word here].

.Akira +

Dec 15 2007, 11:15 AM

The drop ship is very bad. But, I still will pick up one or two. However, we should have gotten a scout trooper in the battle packs, don't you think?

TX-158

Dec 15 2007, 11:16 AM

The rebel's "bobsled" is really starting to grow on me... But the dropship, I'll put the pieces in the spare bin. I do use them. My older cousin found a mega-blok figure on the ground so I built a torture chamber! :evilgrin:The rebel's "bobsled" is really starting to grow on me... But the dropship, I'll put the pieces in the spare bin. I do use them. My older cousin found a mega-blok figure on the ground so I built a torture chamber!

And a scout trooper would've been awesome! It could have a sniper rifle... Perfect... And I don't see the point of the shadow stormies. Sure, it's nice, but they're for secretive operations and whatnot.

.Akira +

Dec 15 2007, 11:19 AM

Too bad everything is on backorder. Even the Hoth Base seems to be the most popular I heard. But I doubt I'd spend the money on the Hoth Base anyway.

Ta-metru_defender

Dec 15 2007, 11:30 AM

Dude, I'm gonna get at least 4 Stormie BP's, the four Shadow Troopers will end up becoming Omega Squad... =3
And the pieces will be nice, I always need more of those cockpits. The stickers will probably decorate my iPod or something, lol.
As for the Rebels and their bobsled, I'll probably use the turrets as turrets and keep one of the bobsleds built.

TMD

Master of Ice and Sonic

Dec 15 2007, 12:20 PM

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 15 2007, 11:16 AM)

The rebel's "bobsled" is really starting to grow on me... But the dropship, I'll put the pieces in the spare bin. I do use them. My older cousin found a mega-blok figure on the ground so I built a torture chamber! :evilgrin:The rebel's "bobsled" is really starting to grow on me... But the dropship, I'll put the pieces in the spare bin. I do use them. My older cousin found a mega-blok figure on the ground so I built a torture chamber!

And a scout trooper would've been awesome! It could have a sniper rifle... Perfect... And I don't see the point of the shadow stormies. Sure, it's nice, but they're for secretive operations and whatnot.

We should've had one scoutie, snowie, or sandie (preferably not the latter) along with a shadow stormies and the regular stormies. I'm glad they included a shadow stormie. It's a cheap alternative to the overpriced TIE Crawler. I find it amusing when someone makes a huge rant on shadow stormies. Example:

QUOTE

Man, that sucks! The pilot of an imperial dropship is a shadowtrooper!
What the... I really thought they would have included a pilot, because it makes sense!

I didn't know that Shadowtroopers were trained to fly infantry craft... The rebels of Episodes IV,V & VI would never have battled Shadowtroopers!
I am really dissapointed.

They are no good for any diorama that one might want to build of a battle that takes place during the movies. Shadowtroopers didn't exist until long after the Battle of Endor.

I would much rather have tens of pilots, if not simply to fly the craft for chronological sci-fi realism (which they normally should be ), but to use in a diorama of the Emperor's Imperial Shuttle in the landing bay of the Death Star and the troops of the Imperial navy/army lined up to welcome him. Shadowtroopers are useless for this! And by that rationale, Shadowtroopers are useless, except for inclusion in a Tie Crawler kit.

Shadowtroopers are EU and shouldn't be included in an imperial battle pack, not if its sister pack are rebel troopers.
The rebels were long gone, there were New Rebublic soildiers by the time the idea of BlackHole Strormtrooper battlions existed...

Q. How many Shadowtroopers fought the Rebels on the Tantive IV? A. None. Q. How many Shadowies did you see in the original trilogy? A. None Q. Why are there Shadowtroopers instead of Imperial Navy Pilots? A. Because someone made a stupid decision to put BlackHoles in place of Navy pilots.
Need I say more...

If you are looking to buy cheap Shadowtroopers, and in bulk, come early 2008, check out Bricklink. 'Cos I'm going to be getting rid of all of mine...

I think the TLC is making a big mistake with this choice. Lame, TLC, very lame. Some of the guys running the biz just must not get it. Some kids may not care, but I'm sure the true fans (who spend a lot of money on Lego) care about some degree of storyline integrity.

What's next, putting rebel troops in a Snowspeeder or A-wing re-release instead of a pilot!

Aagh!!!

I had to take out the emoticons, but you get the message. Seems this guy is taking things too far. . .

Omega Blademan

Dec 15 2007, 01:34 PM

Uh, are the new battlepacks you're talking about for next year or something? If not, could you fill me in and possibly give me pics? Sorry, but I haven't heard anything about this... Sorry if I sound like a newb to this.

TX-158

Dec 15 2007, 03:32 PM

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 15 2007, 01:50 PM)

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 15 2007, 11:16 AM)

The rebel's "bobsled" is really starting to grow on me... But the dropship, I'll put the pieces in the spare bin. I do use them. My older cousin found a mega-blok figure on the ground so I built a torture chamber! :evilgrin:The rebel's "bobsled" is really starting to grow on me... But the dropship, I'll put the pieces in the spare bin. I do use them. My older cousin found a mega-blok figure on the ground so I built a torture chamber!

And a scout trooper would've been awesome! It could have a sniper rifle... Perfect... And I don't see the point of the shadow stormies. Sure, it's nice, but they're for secretive operations and whatnot.

We should've had one scoutie, snowie, or sandie (preferably not the latter) along with a shadow stormies and the regular stormies. I'm glad they included a shadow stormie. It's a cheap alternative to the overpriced TIE Crawler. I find it amusing when someone makes a huge rant on shadow stormies. Example:

QUOTE

Man, that sucks! The pilot of an imperial dropship is a shadowtrooper!
What the... I really thought they would have included a pilot, because it makes sense!

I didn't know that Shadowtroopers were trained to fly infantry craft... The rebels of Episodes IV,V & VI would never have battled Shadowtroopers!
I am really dissapointed.

They are no good for any diorama that one might want to build of a battle that takes place during the movies. Shadowtroopers didn't exist until long after the Battle of Endor.

I would much rather have tens of pilots, if not simply to fly the craft for chronological sci-fi realism (which they normally should be ), but to use in a diorama of the Emperor's Imperial Shuttle in the landing bay of the Death Star and the troops of the Imperial navy/army lined up to welcome him. Shadowtroopers are useless for this! And by that rationale, Shadowtroopers are useless, except for inclusion in a Tie Crawler kit.

Shadowtroopers are EU and shouldn't be included in an imperial battle pack, not if its sister pack are rebel troopers.
The rebels were long gone, there were New Rebublic soildiers by the time the idea of BlackHole Strormtrooper battlions existed...

Q. How many Shadowtroopers fought the Rebels on the Tantive IV? A. None. Q. How many Shadowies did you see in the original trilogy? A. None Q. Why are there Shadowtroopers instead of Imperial Navy Pilots? A. Because someone made a stupid decision to put BlackHoles in place of Navy pilots.
Need I say more...

If you are looking to buy cheap Shadowtroopers, and in bulk, come early 2008, check out Bricklink. 'Cos I'm going to be getting rid of all of mine...

I think the TLC is making a big mistake with this choice. Lame, TLC, very lame. Some of the guys running the biz just must not get it. Some kids may not care, but I'm sure the true fans (who spend a lot of money on Lego) care about some degree of storyline integrity.

What's next, putting rebel troops in a Snowspeeder or A-wing re-release instead of a pilot!

Aagh!!!

I had to take out the emoticons, but you get the message. Seems this guy is taking things too far. . .

I know what site you got that from =P. But I can't say it cuz it has forums... And shadow troopers existed before Endor. They were in Marvel Comics between ep. 4 and 5.

~Dragon Rider~

Dec 15 2007, 05:55 PM

QUOTE(Toa Blade:Toa of Lightning @ Dec 15 2007, 10:34 AM)

Uh, are the new battlepacks you're talking about for next year or something? If not, could you fill me in and possibly give me pics? Sorry, but I haven't heard anything about this... Sorry if I sound like a newb to this.

Sure. If the link works: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=282780 You can probably find better pics somewhere else on brkckshelf, but those are pretty good ones.
Edit: I just saw a new picture of Anakin's head. It is bad. I am switching it with the old Anakin's head the second I get the set.

Omega Blademan

Dec 15 2007, 07:03 PM

Cool. What's that mechanical thing in the Droid set? The one that looks a little like a Nektann?

Ta-metru_defender

Dec 15 2007, 07:11 PM

QUOTE(Toa Blade:Toa of Lightning @ Dec 15 2007, 08:03 PM)

Cool. What's that mechanical thing in the Droid set? The one that looks a little like a Nektann?

That would be a redesign of the Spider Droid seen in the Wookie Attack set. It appears in Episodes II and III.

TMD

Omega Blademan

Dec 15 2007, 07:28 PM

Explains why I haven't seen it before... :-/ I've gotta rent II and III... Thanks!

Master of Ice and Sonic

Dec 15 2007, 08:08 PM

QUOTE(Toa Blade:Toa of Lightning @ Dec 15 2007, 01:34 PM)

Uh, are the new battlepacks you're talking about for next year or something? If not, could you fill me in and possibly give me pics? Sorry, but I haven't heard anything about this... Sorry if I sound like a newb to this.

Yes. The Rebel battlepack includes four overdue Rebel troopers as they appear on Tantive IV in ANH. The vehicle is a scout speeder that looks like a bobsled. It holds three minifigs with a fourth on the removable turret in the back. The helmets have a removable black visor, and it's a new mold. The face and torso are new prints. The set comes with three short blasters and one blaster rifle.
The Imperial battlepack includes three stormtroopers and one blackhole stormtrooper. The stormies have a new mouth which is grey with black stripes as opposed to black from earlier versions. The blackhole is basically a stormie with inverted colors. The vehicle is a pretty dumb dropship which actually drops stormies on a plate. It can hold four minifigs on the plate and a pilot in the cockpit.

EDIT: I started this post at sometime like 4:00 but finished at about 8:00 because I had to go somewhere.

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 15 2007, 03:32 PM)

I know what site you got that from =P. But I can't say it cuz it has forums... And shadow troopers existed before Endor. They were in Marvel Comics between ep. 4 and 5.

I'm considering joining that site, but all my e-mails are free. I know about the troopers. They look so cool. I didn't like how they didn't have the white highlights when under Carnor Jax's command. I'm just going to decide that was an artist's mistake.

GRESHIO'S

Dec 15 2007, 09:52 PM

Have you ever realized the blood on the Darth Vader's apprentice fig? That's weird... Lego seems to use blood now.

-ZotS

Ta-metru_defender

Dec 15 2007, 09:58 PM

QUOTE(Zaktan of the Shadows @ Dec 15 2007, 10:52 PM)

Have you ever realized the blood on the Darth Vader's apprentice fig? That's weird... Lego seems to use blood now.

-ZotS

Yeah, the spots are also on Vader's head. I don't really see the harm in it, seeing as it's not like it's big gaping wounds or anything...

TMD

Novacaine

Dec 15 2007, 10:23 PM

Not too hyped about the Rebel BP but I sure am hyped about the Stormtrooper one.

DudeNuva

Dec 15 2007, 10:35 PM

I never noticed the small blood marks on the new Vader's scarred head until my sharp-eyed cousin pointed them out to me.

Anyway, I just attempted to get the Hoth Rebel Base on Lego S@H, only to find that it's completely sold out. Everywhere.

I knew I shouldn't have waited...

DudeNuva

Ta-metru_defender

Dec 15 2007, 10:53 PM

QUOTE(DudeNuva the Great @ Dec 15 2007, 11:35 PM)

Anyway, I just attempted to get the Hoth Rebel Base on Lego S@H, only to find that it's completely sold out. Everywhere.

I knew I shouldn't have waited...

DudeNuva

Dude, don't worry. I feel your pain.

But keep looking, you never know if you might find it in a TRU somewhere.

TMD

DudeNuva

Dec 16 2007, 09:56 AM

QUOTE(Ta-metru_defender @ Dec 15 2007, 11:53 PM)

Dude, don't worry. I feel your pain.

But keep looking, you never know if you might find it in a TRU somewhere.

TMD

Oh yeah, I forgot that an AFOL foiled your attempt to get one. >_<

The problem is, there are no TRU's near me. If only I had known what "Limited Edition" had meant before...

DudeNuva

.Akira +

Dec 16 2007, 10:23 AM

Has anyone heard on the radio that like every kid wants Lego Star Wars? Practically they are as hard to find as a Wii it seems. But I don't know it may be just my state or area. The Hoth Rebel Base is probably the hottest items so if you can find it, try to sell it on Ebay. But I would keep it probably.

BTW, I have a digital camera now, so pictures can be taken and uploaded quickly. I will be doing a review on every new set I get. I hope to be doing one on the AT-AT.

DudeNuva

Dec 16 2007, 10:39 AM

Yeah, I've noticed...

Anyway, I just watched the preview for the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, and it looks absolutely fantastic. I even caught a glimpse of what Anakin will look like in the series, and his appearance is actually dead-on with the Lego.

Also, Vader's Apprentice seems to be the main character in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, so it makes sense that Lego would create the Rogue shadow first in their line of sets.

DudeNuva

.Akira +

Dec 16 2007, 10:40 AM

Yeah after all they're making a game called the Force Unleashed and Vader's apprentice is the main character. hehe.

Where did you find that preview my friend?

DudeNuva

Dec 16 2007, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(.Akira † @ Dec 16 2007, 11:40 AM)

Yeah after all they're making a game called the Force Unleashed and Vader's apprentice is the main character. hehe.

Where did you find that preview my friend?

One second...

Right here. You'll have to wait a bit, because a few ads come up first, and it'll have to load, but it works.

DudeNuva

.Akira +

Dec 16 2007, 10:53 AM

Thanks! So do you think we will get the Republic Dropship this year because they are making a lot of clone wars sets.

EDIT: When are the Clone Wars airing on TV... or are they somewhere else?

Ta-metru_defender

Dec 16 2007, 11:11 AM

QUOTE(.Akira † @ Dec 16 2007, 11:53 AM)

Thanks! So do you think we will get the Republic Dropship this year because they are making a lot of clone wars sets.

EDIT: When are the Clone Wars airing on TV... or are they somewhere else?

There have been rumors about the LAAT becoming a set.

They'll be airing later 2008, fall, I believe.

TMD

Torhuki

Dec 16 2007, 01:25 PM

Hey, I haven't been in this topic in a while.

Could someone get me a pic of the Force Unleashed set? I've only heard about it. Sorry, I haven't been in the loop for a while...

~Cmdr.~

Ta-metru_defender

Dec 16 2007, 01:58 PM

QUOTE(~Cmdr. Torhuki~ @ Dec 16 2007, 02:25 PM)

Hey, I haven't been in this topic in a while.

Could someone get me a pic of the Force Unleashed set? I've only heard about it. Sorry, I haven't been in the loop for a while...

~Cmdr.~

QUOTE(Ta-metru_defender @ Dec 15 2007, 10:23 AM)

Anyway, here's a Birckshelf folder with an incredible in depth look at the Rogue Shadow.

TMD

.Akira +

Dec 16 2007, 03:07 PM

Are these in stores yet? I haven't gotten a chance to look. But usually they have the new sets out by December.

DudeNuva

Dec 16 2007, 03:34 PM

QUOTE(.Akira † @ Dec 16 2007, 04:07 PM)

Are these in stores yet? I haven't gotten a chance to look. But usually they have the new sets out by December.

There have been a few sightings and purchases, but nothing large-scale or official, no.

DudeNuva

Torhuki

Dec 16 2007, 04:36 PM

QUOTE(Ta-metru_defender @ Dec 16 2007, 01:58 PM)

QUOTE(~Cmdr. Torhuki~ @ Dec 16 2007, 02:25 PM)

Hey, I haven't been in this topic in a while.

Could someone get me a pic of the Force Unleashed set? I've only heard about it. Sorry, I haven't been in the loop for a while...

~Cmdr.~

QUOTE(Ta-metru_defender @ Dec 15 2007, 10:23 AM)

Anyway, here's a Birckshelf folder with an incredible in depth look at the Rogue Shadow.

TMD

Thanks TMD!

Wow, those figs are good...

~Cmdr.~

TX-158

Dec 16 2007, 06:38 PM

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 15 2007, 09:38 PM)

QUOTE(Toa Blade:Toa of Lightning @ Dec 15 2007, 01:34 PM)

Uh, are the new battlepacks you're talking about for next year or something? If not, could you fill me in and possibly give me pics? Sorry, but I haven't heard anything about this... Sorry if I sound like a newb to this.

Yes. The Rebel battlepack includes four overdue Rebel troopers as they appear on Tantive IV in ANH. The vehicle is a scout speeder that looks like a bobsled. It holds three minifigs with a fourth on the removable turret in the back. The helmets have a removable black visor, and it's a new mold. The face and torso are new prints. The set comes with three short blasters and one blaster rifle.
The Imperial battlepack includes three stormtroopers and one blackhole stormtrooper. The stormies have a new mouth which is grey with black stripes as opposed to black from earlier versions. The blackhole is basically a stormie with inverted colors. The vehicle is a pretty dumb dropship which actually drops stormies on a plate. It can hold four minifigs on the plate and a pilot in the cockpit.

EDIT: I started this post at sometime like 4:00 but finished at about 8:00 because I had to go somewhere.

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 15 2007, 03:32 PM)

I know what site you got that from =P. But I can't say it cuz it has forums... And shadow troopers existed before Endor. They were in Marvel Comics between ep. 4 and 5.

I'm considering joining that site, but all my e-mails are free. I know about the troopers. They look so cool. I didn't like how they didn't have the white highlights when under Carnor Jax's command. I'm just going to decide that was an artist's mistake.

That's the same problem I have... I don't even know of any E-mail sites that aren't free...

I went to another Wal-Mart and they too have lots and lots of Sith Infiltrators... Also went to Toys R Us and the Republic Cruiser was there.

Master of Ice and Sonic

Dec 16 2007, 07:05 PM

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 16 2007, 06:38 PM)

That's the same problem I have... I don't even know of any E-mail sites that aren't free...

I went to another Wal-Mart and they too have lots and lots of Sith Infiltrators... Also went to Toys R Us and the Republic Cruiser was there.

I have the set but can't build it yet. Maul is cool though, better than the last version. I only wish they had printed all around the head so when you take the hood off, he wouldn't look like he completely tatooed his head black. Also a hornpiece (like a hairpiece) would've been nice. When I bought it, it was the last one. About the e-mail addresses, it suggests business, college, or ISP e-mails, which I don't have. . .

DudeNuva

Dec 17 2007, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 16 2007, 08:05 PM)

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 16 2007, 06:38 PM)

That's the same problem I have... I don't even know of any E-mail sites that aren't free...

I went to another Wal-Mart and they too have lots and lots of Sith Infiltrators... Also went to Toys R Us and the Republic Cruiser was there.

I have the set but can't build it yet. Maul is cool though, better than the last version. I only wish they had printed all around the head so when you take the hood off, he wouldn't look like he completely tatooed his head black. Also a hornpiece (like a hairpiece) would've been nice. When I bought it, it was the last one. About the e-mail addresses, it suggests business, college, or ISP e-mails, which I don't have. . .

What's different about the new Darth Maul? He looked the same to me in all the pictures I've seen.

DudeNuva

TX-158

Dec 17 2007, 08:54 PM

QUOTE(Dr. Jones @ Dec 17 2007, 10:01 PM)

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 16 2007, 08:05 PM)

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 16 2007, 06:38 PM)

That's the same problem I have... I don't even know of any E-mail sites that aren't free...

I went to another Wal-Mart and they too have lots and lots of Sith Infiltrators... Also went to Toys R Us and the Republic Cruiser was there.

I have the set but can't build it yet. Maul is cool though, better than the last version. I only wish they had printed all around the head so when you take the hood off, he wouldn't look like he completely tatooed his head black. Also a hornpiece (like a hairpiece) would've been nice. When I bought it, it was the last one. About the e-mail addresses, it suggests business, college, or ISP e-mails, which I don't have. . .

What's different about the new Darth Maul? He looked the same to me in all the pictures I've seen.

DudeNuva

I'm pretty sure he is...

Wouldn't it be awesome if LEGO made a... TIE Mauler, IFT-T, AAC-1 and AT-PT?

.Akira +

Dec 18 2007, 03:30 PM

What happened to the Sith Infiltrator on Shop@Home? Is it sold out already?

Master of Ice and Sonic

Dec 18 2007, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 17 2007, 08:54 PM)

QUOTE(Dr. Jones @ Dec 17 2007, 10:01 PM)

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 16 2007, 08:05 PM)

QUOTE(Zaktan606 @ Dec 16 2007, 06:38 PM)

That's the same problem I have... I don't even know of any E-mail sites that aren't free...

I went to another Wal-Mart and they too have lots and lots of Sith Infiltrators... Also went to Toys R Us and the Republic Cruiser was there.

I have the set but can't build it yet. Maul is cool though, better than the last version. I only wish they had printed all around the head so when you take the hood off, he wouldn't look like he completely tatooed his head black. Also a hornpiece (like a hairpiece) would've been nice. When I bought it, it was the last one. About the e-mail addresses, it suggests business, college, or ISP e-mails, which I don't have. . .

What's different about the new Darth Maul? He looked the same to me in all the pictures I've seen.

DudeNuva

I'm pretty sure he is...

Wouldn't it be awesome if LEGO made a... TIE Mauler, IFT-T, AAC-1 and AT-PT?

Well, from pics I saw, it looked the new Maul had black pupils, while the old one had reddish pupils. I may be wrong, though.
Old Maul That's the best pic I could find for now. I'll look for a better pic if I have the time.
New Maul
I personally prefer the new Maul, the black contrasts nicely against the yellow, even if red is more accurate.
.Akira †, you might want to check some retail stores, especially Wal*Mart. I've heard they've got a lot.

.Akira +

Dec 18 2007, 07:24 PM

Ok, I'll do that thank you.

Anyone have the MTT by the way?

DudeNuva

Dec 18 2007, 07:35 PM

QUOTE(.Akira † @ Dec 18 2007, 08:24 PM)

Ok, I'll do that thank you.

Anyone have the MTT by the way?

I'm getting it for Christmas.

DudeNuva

Smithy_Boy

Dec 22 2007, 12:19 PM

the 08 star wars sets are now at shop @ home

.Akira +

Dec 22 2007, 01:30 PM

Yeah i've seen them. They look awesome , even though I saw them already! lol. I can't wait for my Birthday, which is the weekend after this Christmas.

Maybe I'll some neat sets.

It looks like I'm gonna go out and pick up maybe 2 clone trooper BP's and 1 Droid Pack. I want me some shock troopers.

EDIT: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=291092

First real pictures of the AT-AP out of the box. Looks very nice...

GRESHIO'S

Dec 22 2007, 07:50 PM

I don't see much of a difference between the old and new Darth Maul...

-ZotS

Tojn

Dec 23 2007, 05:47 AM

Anyone else spot the new set listings on brickset? No pics or set numbers yet, but we have....

'Fighter Tank TX 130S'
'TIE Defender'
'Republic Gunship'
'AT-TE'
'Magna Droid Fighter'
'V-19 Torrent'

Sounds like an awesome line-up...

Ta-metru_defender

Dec 23 2007, 08:29 AM

@Tojn
Yeah, saw that yesterday. I am soooo looking forward to the TIE Defender (Battlegrounds FTW).

TMD

Master of Ice and Sonic

Dec 23 2007, 09:19 AM

QUOTE(Zaktan of the Shadows @ Dec 22 2007, 07:50 PM)

I don't see much of a difference between the old and new Darth Maul...

-ZotS

It's just the eyes, to be honest, I didn't know about the difference until I looked closely at the pics.

Prices, from Brickset:
TX-130: $50!?
V-19: $50 again!?
TIE Defender: $30 Hope it's good
Magnaguard ship: $50 Haven't seen it yet
AT-TE: $90 Better be good
RGS: $100 See above

Those prices seem really strange. Why would TLC release that many new sets in that price range? The TX-130 and V-19 are smaller than the TIE Defender, yet both of them are selling for $20 more. All I can say about that is that it better be a really good design with new minifigs and lots of extras, or it's a rip-off. Maybe those are just prelim prices.
For those prices, I hope that the AT-TE and RGS will be very close to minifig scale. Some new Ep. II pilot minifigs would be nice, maybe ARCs, maybe even AT-TE commanders. I hope the RGS has bent wings, a reasonably accurate shape, fully enclosed gun pods, swiveling nose guns and back gun, and accurate turrets with moving wings. I hope the AT-TE has actual moving legs.
The TIE Defender is my favorite TIE. It's just pure awesome. I think $25 would've been a better price, since it's basically a TIE Interceptor, move the wings and add a third wind, invert them, move the cockpit forward a bit, and there you go.

I wonder if TLC has some more sets up their sleeve. If you add the CW sets, you get 6. It was supposed to be 8, unless TLC changed their mind. I wonder if Twilight is going to be released. I'm pretty sure it's the main ship in CW, it would make sense to release it. Maybe later? I don't know. It looks like they also eliminated the droid gunship. I had been hoping for one to increase my army. It looks like I'll have to build my own.

Also, if you bought an ISD in its first run, you might want to get a service pack that will strengthen the bottom. The ISD was slightly changed for the second run, so if you already got it, they're offering a free service pack for those people, like me. Same thing happened with Jango Fett's Slave I, AT-TE, Destroyer Droid, and MTT (the old one).[/url]

DudeNuva

Dec 23 2007, 09:55 AM

QUOTE(Master of Ice and Sonic @ Dec 23 2007, 10:19 AM)

QUOTE(Zaktan of the Shadows @ Dec 22 2007, 07:50 PM)

I don't see much of a difference between the old and new Darth Maul...

-ZotS

It's just the eyes, to be honest, I didn't know about the difference until I looked closely at the pics.

Prices, from Brickset:
TX-130: $50!?
V-19: $50 again!?
TIE Defender: $30 Hope it's good
Magnaguard ship: $50 Haven't seen it yet
AT-TE: $90 Better be good
RGS: $100 See above

Those prices seem really strange. Why would TLC release that many new sets in that price range. The TX-130 and V-19 are smaller than the TIE Defender, yet both of them are selling for $20 more. All I can say about that is that it better be a really good design with new minifigs and lots of extras, or it's a rip-off. Maybe those are just prelim prices.
For those prices, I hope that the AT-TE and RGS will be very close to minifig scale. Some new Ep. II pilot minifigs would be nice, maybe ARCs, maybe even AT-TE commanders. I hope the RGS has bent wings, a reasonably accurate shape, fully enclosed gun pods, swiveling nose guns and back gun, and accurate turrets with moving wings. I hope the AT-TE has actual moving legs.
The TIE Defender is my favorite TIE. It's just pure awesome. I think $25 would've been a better price, since it's basically a TIE Interceptor, move the wings and add a third wind, invert them, move the cockpit forward a bit, and there you go.

I wonder if TLC has some more sets up their sleeve. If you add the CW sets, you get 6. It was supposed to be 8, unless TLC changed their mind. I wonder if Twilight is going to be released. I'm pretty sure it's the main ship in CW, it would make sense to release it. Maybe later? I don't know. It looks like they also eliminated the droid gunship. I had been hoping for one to increase my army. It looks like I'll have to build my own.

Also, if you bought an ISD in its first run, you might want to get a service pack that will strengthen the bottom. The ISD was slightly changed for the second run, so if you already got it, they're offering a free service pack for those people, like me. Same thing happened with Jango Fett's Slave I, AT-TE, Destroyer Droid, and MTT (the old one).

The prices actually aren't too unusual, when you compare them to the 2007 summer sets. The Sith Infiltrator and Naboo Starfighter were both $30, Echo Base and JSwHBR were $50, the Republic Cruiser was $90, and the MTT was $100. Almost the exact same; you never know, one of the $50 ones could change to a lower price, which is actually very likely.

They might release the other two CW sets into January of 2009, because the actual series only debuts in the fall.

Anyway, those sets sound awesome. Can't wait for pictures.

DudeNuva

~Slim Shady~

Dec 23 2007, 10:48 AM

2 days 'til LSWCS for PS3... oooh... Force Throw shiny shiny... Booze-Yahze!

-Ork

.Akira +

Dec 23 2007, 10:53 AM

Wow, RGS and AT-TE. Exciting except for those prices. They better be good, but I'm sure they will. They might have the AT-TE with power functions because A: they have made the AT-AT with power functions and B: they up'd the price a $20 on both which would pay for that enhancement. But the RGS is $100, better come with a lot of figures.

DudeNuva

Dec 23 2007, 10:57 AM

QUOTE(.Akira † @ Dec 23 2007, 11:53 AM)

Wow, RGS and AT-TE. Exciting except for those prices. They better be good, but I'm sure they will. They might have the AT-TE with power functions because A: they have made the AT-AT with power functions and B: they up'd the price a $20 on both which would pay for that enhancement. But the RGS is $100, better come with a lot of figures.

Now we're left to wonder whether Episode III clones will be included, or if the Episode II clones will return.

Possibly some Jedi, like Ki-Adi Mundi or Plo Koon. That's pretty likely, since it'll be a CW set and the Jedi play a large role.

DudeNuva

~Dragon Rider~

Dec 23 2007, 11:00 AM

Ohh... the new sets sound great. I hope the TIE Crawler is good for $30 dollars. It is so awsome.