Hapori Tohu Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Tonight at Bricks Cascade a new set is being unveiled. I'm sad I can't be there, but I hope all my friends and the BZPower members who are there enjoy seeing the 75059 Sandcrawler set in person. At over three thousand pieces, this is really a a massive set and I can't wait to see it with my own two eyes. Failing that though, you can continue on to watch the designer video, check out the images, and read the full press release. I hope you're interested in Jawas and Droids! View the full article 1 Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Huh, has it really been nine years since the last LEGO Sandcrawler? (I thought that one was 2006, but it was actually 2005 according to the LSW Visual Dictionary. I must've been thinking of Jabba's Sail Barge.) I do greatly appreciate the improved R5-D4 droid, with a real printed head and whatnot. The thing itself is such a behemoth, I don't know what to compare to the original (which I also don't have). Though it looks worth $300, I don't see myself paying that much for a set. If I did have that much to spend on a single set, it would definitely be this (before it would have been MetalBeard's Sea Cow). Quote "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J46 Nui Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I have the original and thought it was a huge set already. I won't have the funds for this though. I like most of the redesigned droids that come with this set, but I do definitely prefer the original Gonk droid to the new one. Quote PSN ID: darthlegoGamertag: SPARTAN J46Steam name: jumpy46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I am really disappointed they even tried to improve the Gonk droid over their perfect first try. 2 Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Maybe you're being too hard on the new droid. The legs do look more like the tube legs from the movie. Also, am I the only one who noticed (and appreciated) that the R5-D8 from the 2012 X-wing is being used for R5-D4? I noticed early on that it was the same droid. Quote "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I'd have to agree with Makaru about the Gonk droid. And what, now Jawas have mouths? Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I know. Its weird seeing Jawas with mouths. It kind of looks creepy IMO. But aside from that, this set looks really great. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 We received some additional information regarding the design of the box: I've seen some confusion regarding the packaging update. I hope the below explanation will resolve some of the questions floating around. The decision has been made to change the packaging for future "LEGO exclusive" Star Wars sets to include the UCS seal and de-link from the core Star Wars packaging. In addition to the packaging change an update has been made to the building instructions. The building instructions will have additional pages detailing the model's connection to the movie and its development process. Much as the Creator Expert badge differentiates the larger models from the core assortment the goal of this change is to better communicate to builders that these sets represent our biggest building challenge in the LEGO Star Wars theme. 2 Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xccj Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) It has crates! Lots of them! Edited March 8, 2014 by xccj Quote My BZPower Stories Dark Core--Kulagi's Kanoka--A Shadow's Contrivance--Mystery on Keli-Nui--BZ-Koro: To Bring Back Bionicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 And what, now Jawas have mouths? I think that's a trick of the light. Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I think this is gorgeous, and puts the previous version (which was quite literally a box on wheels) to shame. I'd love to own it, but since I've fallen so far out of collecting Lego Star Wars I don't know if I could afford to jump back in with a $300 set. If I get it, it'll probably have to be as a Christmas gift, and who knows what else might be released between this and December? 1 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorWhenua Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 This is a crate set. 2 Quote BZPRPG Profiles / Critical Acclaim / Complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 This is a crate set.It does look like a lot of pun. 2 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorWhenua Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 We were crawling our way to see it! 1 Quote BZPRPG Profiles / Critical Acclaim / Complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based Goomy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Looks like an awesome set! I might consider it Quote Looking for a Voya Gold Kraahkan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azani Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 What exactly does this set have over the 2005 Sandcrawler, other than the green and white astromech droid? It looks as though it has almost the exact same features and characters as the old version, while many of the newer versions of previous Lego Star Wars sets have at least a few new elements. Quote Find (digital) me under the name Azani on YouTube, Eurobricks, Discord, the BioMedia Project and the TTV Message Boards. Please check out Project AFTERMAN on Tumblr and Facebook; I'm proud to have worked as their PR Manager and as a writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaru Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 We were crawling our way to see it!First of all, how dare you. Quote Spoiler Alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmperorWhenua Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 We were so impressed, our Jawas dropped! 2 Quote BZPRPG Profiles / Critical Acclaim / Complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 What exactly does this set have over the 2005 Sandcrawler, other than the green and white astromech droid? It looks as though it has almost the exact same features and characters as the old version, while many of the newer versions of previous Lego Star Wars sets have at least a few new elements.It would appear that it is much larger, more accurate to the movie, and has new features and details, such as the steering for the treads. Keep in mind that the new one also has about twice the number of pieces, so there's a lot more space to fit things in. 1 Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 What exactly does this set have over the 2005 Sandcrawler, other than the green and white astromech droid? It looks as though it has almost the exact same features and characters as the old version, while many of the newer versions of previous Lego Star Wars sets have at least a few new elements.The main difference is that the old one was awful and boring and the new one isn't. I say that having had the old one, and regretting opening it now that this beauty will be available. Old:\ New:The new one is gloriously complex. The SNOT construction of the sides gives the whole thing a much more beautiful shape, color and texture than the blotchy, boxy original. The figs in the new version are also better-looking, more detailed (the droids even have restraining bolts!), and not nearly as dated. The functions (such as the cargo hatches, cranes, and lowering front bay) are much better and more refined. The only way the old one beats the new one is price, but I would gladly sell my old awful one if it were still in its box just to make a down payment on this baby. Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) And as far as new elements are concerned, this set uses Mixels joints to create the accurate shaping of the nose, uses some other recent hinge pieces to close up the sides, and probably uses other, less obvious, innovations for interior structure. Edited March 9, 2014 by Aanchir: Rachira of Time Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xccj Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) And as far as new elements are concerned, this set uses Mixels joints to create the accurate shaping of the nose, uses some other recent hinge pieces to close up the sides, and probably uses other, less obvious, innovations for interior structure.FYI I'm pretty sure those are the old mini ball joint pieces, as the socket looked like an older style. Still, all the same, it's an ingenious method. There was also a new technic H beam piece that was used in the interior that was pretty interesting. Edited March 9, 2014 by xccj Quote My BZPower Stories Dark Core--Kulagi's Kanoka--A Shadow's Contrivance--Mystery on Keli-Nui--BZ-Koro: To Bring Back Bionicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 And as far as new elements are concerned, this set uses Mixels joints to create the accurate shaping of the nose, uses some other recent hinge pieces to close up the sides, and probably uses other, less obvious, innovations for interior structure.FYI I'm pretty sure those are the old mini ball joint pieces, as the socket looked like an older style. Still, all the same, it's an ingenious method. There was also a new technic H beam piece that was used in the interior that was pretty interesting. Hmm, you are correct. I was misremembering. Still an incredible technique though. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azani Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I see; the increases in size and similarity to the movie version are much more apparent after seeing the box art of the original Lego Sandcrawler. I've mostly stopped buying Lego Star Wars sets, but I might consider this one, particularly for the minifigures which come with it. Quote Find (digital) me under the name Azani on YouTube, Eurobricks, Discord, the BioMedia Project and the TTV Message Boards. Please check out Project AFTERMAN on Tumblr and Facebook; I'm proud to have worked as their PR Manager and as a writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I think I preferred the previous Luke minifig - this one puts too much emphasis on the cheekbones. Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I think I preferred the previous Luke minifig - this one puts too much emphasis on the cheekbones.I think so too, but I don't know if that means this one's a worse likeness. Looking back, Mark Hamill wasn't quite as dreamy as we all (you too, don't lie) made him out to be in our heads. 1 Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 This is true. They should be able to tone down the emphasised parts a bit. Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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