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[SonofTheShire]

GRogall, on 26 November 2012 - 10:59 PM, said:

GRogall HR image set of the day!

Pics link to HR version +3000 .pxl!

70705 Bug Obliterator
Enjoy!

Thanks for the images!

When you say "image set of the day", does that mean you're posting one set each day? In that case could you please post the Swarm Interceptor images next?

[Pumpkin Pie]

Why LEGO? WHYYYYYY? This theme is so awesome! And I already have so many sets to collect! I guess it's time to sell...

[Algernon]

I actually REALLY like the purple "insect" pods. They remind me of The Collectors from Mass Effect 2. Very collectable (pun intended).

Edited by Algernon, 27 November 2012 - 04:22 AM.

[Penkid11]

Anybody have non-TRU prices?

[Zachattacx]

Penkid11, on 27 November 2012 - 05:04 AM, said:

Anybody have non-TRU prices?

Got from Brickipedia
Space Swarmer=$14.99
Bug Obliterator=$99.99
That was all there.

[Algernon]

Zachattacx, on 27 November 2012 - 05:33 AM, said:

Got from Brickipedia
Space Swarmer=$14.99
Bug Obliterator=$99.99
That was all there.

Sounds like TRU prices to me.

[Reluctant Hero]

Zachattacx, on 27 November 2012 - 05:33 AM, said:

Got from Brickipedia
Space Swarmer=$14.99
Bug Obliterator=$99.99
That was all there.

Algernon, on 27 November 2012 - 05:55 AM, said:

Sounds like TRU prices to me.

Agreed. $79.99, or even $89.99, sounds much better for a non-licensed LEGO like Bug Obliterator.

[Zachattacx]

Yeah they do.

[Penkid11]

Those prices on Brickipedia are only for the two sets revealed on Brickset. CupIsHalfEmpty took pictures of the CANADIAN TOYS R US price tags. Caps for emphasis. In other words not only is it the TRU price, but it is also the Canadian TRU price which is significantly larger than the US price in general.

Edited by Penkid11, 27 November 2012 - 06:26 AM.

[Algernon]

Penkid11, on 27 November 2012 - 06:25 AM, said:

Those prices on Brickipedia are only for the two sets revealed on Brickset. CupIsHalfEmpty took pictures of the CANADIAN TOYS R US price tags. Caps for emphasis. In other words not only is it the TRU price, but it is also the Canadian TRU price which is significantly larger than the US price in general.

I think for the Bug Obliterator we can realistically expect $79.99 USD. The other sets are a bit tougher to call, but this theme shouldn't be ridiculously priced like Star Wars.

[TheRedGuy]

Algernon, on 26 November 2012 - 10:39 PM, said:

For me, it's the Ultra-Drill Walker. I think it's the 7066 of the Mars Mission line (despite it's cliched name). I'm still in love with that set.

Ah yes, Mars Mission. Second best Space theme ever. Anyways, why aren't we seeing reviews of Warp Stinger & The other sets? Are they not in stores yet?

[Durins Bane]

In the Lego store in Birmingham now!

[krystalKING]

Well we got MSRp a while ago and the bug oblitorator was set to be 69:99.

[DraikNova]

That´s right. And I´m loving the Bug Obliterator even more now. If GRogall is showing one pic every day, I can´t wait for HD Vermin Vaporizer pics!

[Rocketbilly]

Algernon, on 26 November 2012 - 11:23 PM, said:

I'm still not in love with the Bug Obliterator like I am with the other sets. It feels a little clunky to me.

It's not bad though, and chances are I'll wind up getting it regardless.

Thanks Grogall!!

Agreed. To me, from some angles, it looks like some sort of  tank with some wings bolted on to the side. One that is too tall for its wheelbase.

On the other hand, it looks like a big chunky dropship from other angles, which I suppose is rather what it is - and you don't have to dosplat the two components of the ship together anyway, and I think the main ship looks a lot nicer with the ground vehicle deployed. I'll probably get it if it's ever cheap, though I'm suspecting Galaxy Squad won't be available in normal shops here in the UK, so chances of getting it at a rediced price are slim if so.

[TheRedGuy]

Bug Obliterator is 70 bucks? Phew. By the way, anyone see Galaxy Squad in the US yet?

[Shakar]

I wonder when we'll see hi-res pics/reviews of Warp Stinger or Space Mantis. I want to see those purple Zamors properly.

[Dannylonglegs]

Wow, those HD pics are spectacular. I really do like that set--it's certainly my favorite of the theme. It's a shame that my favorite set is 70 bucks! I only have a 100-ish budget for myself this year, and I want the Monster-Fighters' Castle set more. There are certainly more figures in the Monster-Fighters set. Either way, HD pics really improved my perception of this set. It's always nice to see the sets in a bright, uncluttered background. While there are still several disappointing aspects of this theme, my initial response was much stronger and more negative than my current attitude towards the theme. I'll certainly buy enough of the sets to get at-least both of the Insectoids. I'm not too pleased with the androids, but again, that's because I would have liked them to have typical Lego minifigure heads. I do like the chest armour, and, unlike some, I like that the Humans' chest decals are gray and, as far as I can tell, Identical. It serves to make their faction a bit more cohesive--while they are separate teams, they all belong to the same group. I'm disappointed by the lack of diversity that seemed to have been promised by the Insectoid faction. I suppose it's not unreasonable to only make two different head molds for them, especially considering the new head molds for the androids/mechs, but as they are inspired by a very diverse Phylum, I would have liked to see a little more archetypes (not just mosquito and scorpion(?). A beetle/dragonfly/moth/praying-mantis would have been nice.) Either that or just one head mold and several distinguishing features to differentiate characters. Either way, two is not enough. The magic number really is three.
Any way. The HD pictures have definitely warmed me up to at-least this set. I can't wait to see more. Perhaps then my attitude will further improve? I hope so, because I really want to love this theme. Currently, I like Alien-Conquest much more. I thought that was a rather solid line, and while not perfect, and quite goofy and trope-rific, theme; it still managed to deliver what it set out to accomplish.

~Insectoid Aristocrat (It's funny because I'm acting snobby towards a new Insectoid theme )

Edited by Dannylonglegs, 27 November 2012 - 06:55 PM.

[Blacktron]

When I take a look at some of the european websites, they say the release date for galaxy squad is April 2013. Is it really possible that we still have to wait so long in europe? If they are already released in canada, I was hoping for January 2013 in europe.

Also, if someone finds out more about "30230 Galaxy Walker" please post. It's still doubtful if this is a 1st wave set or not.

[DraikNova]

What I think is rather silly is that the minifigure in the Space Mantis set doesn't look like a Mantis at all.

[Algernon]

DraikNova, on 27 November 2012 - 09:45 PM, said:

What I think is rather silly is that the minifigure in the Space Mantis set doesn't look like a Mantis at all.

Well, the "Mantis" bit is clearly referring to the vehicle, not the alien piloting it.

Edited by Algernon, 27 November 2012 - 10:39 PM.

[CM4S]

This site has all images of sets. Not going to deeplink them all:

http://www.exoforce....go/galaxy-squad

-Sci

[Algernon]

CM4S, on 27 November 2012 - 11:49 PM, said:

This site has all images of sets. Not going to deeplink them all:

http://www.exoforce....go/galaxy-squad

-Sci

You sir have made my day.

I seriously want them all. The Swarm Interceptor is boss, as is the Warp Stinger. I even think the Space Mantis looks better like this. And of course, the Vermin Vaporizer is looking stunning as always.

Good job LEGO. My inner child thanks you sincerely.

[CM4S]

Algernon, on 27 November 2012 - 11:55 PM, said:

You sir have made my day.

I seriously want them all. The Swarm Interceptor is boss, as is the Warp Stinger. I even think the Space Mantis looks better like this. And of course, the Vermin Vaporizer is looking stunning as always.

Good job LEGO. My inner child thanks you sincerely.

Yay

Also, looking on the site and doing translations (whatever you call translating other money into US money) and the prices look the same.

Small set will be about $14

-Sci

[Venkefedo]

I don't recall if the Mantis was confirmed as the exclusive before--though it clearly made the most sense with doubles of the Blue minifigs but 'exclusive' alien--but that Russian price pretty well proves it. YIKES what a price-jump compared to the Bug Obliterator!