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post Jun 9 2009, 09:26 AM
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Greetings! I picked this little guy up at LEGOLAND California last Friday as they were just being put on the shelves. First off, I must say I was totally surprised when I saw it, as I had no idea LEGO was making this! I am sure the timing is not a coincidence as Star Wars Weekend is coming up at LEGOLAND California June 13th and 14th.

Now on to the pictures!!! Sorry if the pictures turned out blurry, my camera was having trouble focusing on the chrome at such close distances.

First off, the front:

It's your standard stormtrooper, with a printed front and helmet, but in chrome!


Underneath the helmet, there is just a standard black minifig head.


The back is also printed! Good job LEGO!


Everything that comes in the packaging.


Perhaps a little armor envy?

The packaging is nice and simple with the original LEGO Star Wars logo:

Sorry, that is the only picture of the packaging I have. It met with an unfortunate end soon afterwards.

The price is $12.99 USD for the anniversary magnet. For those keeping track, the item number is 4560075.

Well, that just about wraps things up. Now I am going to head back to the park and pick a few more of these guys up before they're all gone!


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post Jun 9 2009, 09:35 AM
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Absolutely amazing, and great job on the pics, it almost looks like it's cast in solid silver.

I honestly think it's a better result than the golden C-3POs, plus I'll just be able to buy this for a reasonable price, unlike the other that I never was willing to cough up the money for.

Thanks for sharing it! default_satisfied.gif


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post Jun 9 2009, 09:38 AM
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Indexed and poll added.
Thank you very much for doing a review of this beauty default_thumbup.gif


Oh yeah and I've frontpaged this as well.


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post Jun 9 2009, 09:39 AM
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GREAT JOB default_thumbup.gif i look forward to watching this thread-topic grow because im shore it will default_classic.gif
once again great find and lucky you the first on EB to own one, unless someone else allready has one or a guest?
anyway have fun drooling over him default_laugh_new.gif i would default_blush.gif

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Edit: YAY!!! was the first one to vote in the new POLL :)

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post Jun 9 2009, 09:48 AM
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It just dawned on me... this will add a whole new range of chrome minifig parts to the ever growing "Museum of the Absurd" that I'm building by trying to get every part in every colour ever. default_wubnew.gif

I hope this isn't the last we see if this idea. This is exactly how to do it TLG, much better than random package insertion. Thank you! default_satisfied.gif


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post Jun 9 2009, 09:49 AM
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Agreed.
Perhaps we'll even see some of those 85000 Chrome Vaders packed like this?


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post Jun 9 2009, 09:59 AM
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I like the chrome look to the Stormie default_classic.gif
I hope that we will see more of these chrome magnets packaged like that.
A dream magnet set would be Gold C3PO, Chrome Vader and Chrome Stormie. default_tong.gif
I doubt that would ever happen though and nice clear pictures.
I would imagine it would be hard to get pictures of the chrome without too much of a reflection so you did well.

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post Jun 9 2009, 10:03 AM
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I can understand a Chrome C3P0 - he's gold and shiny!

I can understand a Chrome Vader - the glossy black makes him look super sinister!

Chrome Stormtrooper? It looks nice... but... why? default_wacko.gif




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post Jun 9 2009, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE (svelte_corps @ Jun 9 2009, 05:03 AM) *
Chrome Stormtrooper? It looks nice... but... why? default_wacko.gif

Because the Emperor needed a new disco ball, that's why. default_tong.gif

It's an anniversary! What did you want him in, purple? default_laugh_new.gif


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post Jun 9 2009, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE (svelte_corps @ Jun 9 2009, 04:03 AM) *
I can understand a Chrome C3P0 - he's gold and shiny!

I can understand a Chrome Vader - the glossy black makes him look super sinister!

Chrome Stormtrooper? It looks nice... but... why? default_wacko.gif

QUOTE (Invader Zim @ Jun 9 2004, 20:13 AM) *
Because it's cool


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post Jun 9 2009, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE (ImperialShadows @ Jun 9 2009, 08:08 PM) *
Because the Emperor needed a new disco ball, that's why. default_tong.gif


Eurovision's pernicious influence is everywhere default_sadnew.gif

Actually, your explanation makes sense. I buy it default_satisfied.gif Can we get a John Travolta disco-struct pose with Palpy making eyes in the background? Please? default_cry4.gif


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post Jun 9 2009, 10:48 AM
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That chrome colour is very interesting, i'm not a SW fan but i might buy one if I see it.


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post Jun 9 2009, 10:57 AM
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Why weren't warned that this thing was on it way?
Dammit. TLG is getting good at keeping secrets default_thumbup.gif


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post Jun 9 2009, 11:49 AM
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It is a good surprise, and it has been a long time since the last time we had a set announcement and a review in the same day. TLG is doing a very good job with this chromie. It looks awesome and I really hope it will be easily available worlwide.
i would love to see an army of these (it would be a very expensive army, but nothing is too much for the emperor default_tong.gif )

now we have this character, we can think we will have more like this one (maybe for each special anniversary).

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post Jun 9 2009, 11:49 AM
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Wow! This is awesome! default_cry_happy.gif
Does anyone know if this will be released in other countries too? Or at least S@H?


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