LEGO Star Wars 2016 Pictures and Rumors

[nikhkin]

I think it's been mentioned before that it's the bricks and mortar stores that haven't stocked the retailer exclusives in the US recently? You'll still be able to purchase from the online store though.

I really hope this isn't rolled out to the UK.

I wouldn't think it is likely. We don't exactly have a lot of Lego stores here anyway. Luckily my local one is more convenient than Toys R Us.

I guess the advantage of the UK stores stocking exclusives is countered by the fact we don't have these amazing clearance sales the US have in Walmarts and Targets.

I was wondering, has a price been leaked for the new Death Star set?

[x105Black]

Wow those sanded blades are amazing.

I agree. I think that's the most accurate look. Trans (clear) is too clear, and solid white is too solid. This is a good compromise. Trans (clear) would be the best purist route, though. Also, it would be fairly expensive.

Edited August 6, 2016 by x105Black

[Richpepperell]

Wow those sanded blades are amazing.

Agreed.

[JPN366]

Thanks for this detailed look - definitely a minifigure to pick up on bricklink for me.

Jang has done a really useful video looking at the sabers and possible alternatives to make them more accurate - worth a look.

I would go with solid white. It pops better and I look at it the same way I look at the figures that have black bladed lightsabers. The black bar 4L isn't transparent at all, it's solid. So, white would be my choice.

[rollermonkey]

I don't think so. The Imperial Carrier is actually something twice the length of the Millennium Falcon, and the Combat Frigate is 2-3 times larger than the Tantive IV (Which is a Rebel Blockade Runner).

Um. Comparing the sizes of two different things to two other things does not relate the sizes of the first pair. You have to relate the first two to the same thing, or you might be able to relate the middle and have it work.

Example: A < B and C < D

No assumption can be made about A and C (or B and D).

If A < B and B < C and C < D then A is < D, but if A <B and C< D, but B > C, then relating A and D is still not possible.

Logic aside, it sounds like you would have better served the original poster by simply saying: No, they are not in the same scale.

(Because I'm guessing that Tantive IV is bigger than the Millennium Falcon)

I just noticed that the U-Wing actually has a side-loading troop door in both the leaked image and the official concept art reveal. Thank goodness for the little accuracies. Now, let's just hope they didn't get something big wrong, like wings that don't move.

[Seaber]

The Bluewater store has always had the "Toys R Us exclusive" and so have amazon.

Bluewater is also my local store (UK) and I've bought every TRU exclusive I've wanted there for the past six or seven years.

Things are always available third party, but nothing beats going into store :)

I'm excited for the DS reveal, after what has been a pretty good year for Star Wars Lego (Hoth dissapointment being the biggest downer). Hopefully it'll have as long a life as 10188!

[nikhkin]

Bluewater is also my local store (UK) and I've bought every TRU exclusive I've wanted there for the past six or seven years.

Things are always available third party, but nothing beats going into store :)

I'm excited for the DS reveal, after what has been a pretty good year for Star Wars Lego (Hoth dissapointment being the biggest downer). Hopefully it'll have as long a life as 10188!

Same local store here :-)

Always nice to know they'll have everything I want available a short drive down the motorway, and it's normally in stock.

I have to agree, it's been a pretty good year for Star Wars, although I wonder if TFA helped by adding a fresh line.

I can't wait to see some of the Rogue One sets in person, but it's definitely the new Death Star I'm looking forward to. I couldn't justify getting the last one based on the price and size, but the new version could convince me.

[JekPorkchops]

I think 2016 is the worst year ever for Lego Star Wars. Since 2010, the detail within the line has increased exponentially and each year was better than the last one (though I personally like 2011 a little more than 2012 but they were all incredibly solid years) up until 2014. Up until then, the prices kept rising, but the prices were still reasonable for the increased quality that you got. 2014 really started the trend of sets becoming smaller but more detailed, but in the case of the ISD it was a great compromise. 2013 and '14 are by far my favorite years for Lego Star Wars. The stud shooters and the overuse of spring-loaded shooters didn't even bug me. The models were great and there were plenty of figures as well.

Back in the day, people complained that they made mediocre sets with an awesome minifig lineup, but at least the figures were there and they were some of the most advanced in the entirety of Lego, detail-wise. This trend continued into 2015. 2015 has been pretty good as well, but as soon as the TFA wave hit tons of people were almost priced out of collecting. We knew Lego was expensive, but this was ridiculously getting out of hand.

Now, in 2016, we have the worst UCS set ever, 110 dollar / 140 euro sets with only five under-detailed figures and small models with under 1000 pieces, a terrible rendition of Obi-Wan's Jedi Interceptor (they should've just recolored the 2014 version), cash-grab Freemaker adventure sets (with one being quite okay and the other being the most ugly Lego model ever) that waste slots on potential new movie and Rebels sets and an incredible lack of desirable minifigures because the minifigure lineups are some of the most repetitive and lazy choices in a while. Back in the day we could at least get them, now we're running short of tons of characters that we'll probably never get the chance of seeing again because there's so much new SW content coming out. And then there's the lack of new molds and other molding and printing techniques that other licensed and non-licensed minifigs from other themes do have.

Edited August 7, 2016 by JekPorkchops

[Calanon]

It hasn't been the strongest year for Lego Star Wars, but I think it's a bit much to say it's the worst year ever. The Rogue One sets look pretty good and we haven't seen the Death Star yet to judge. I agree that the Freemaker sets are frustrating, but there's only two. They haven't invested loads into it. Minifigure variety has always been an issue. Leg printing is fairly standard and our primary issue with under-detailing is lack of arm printing. Also lack of dual moulding on legs when compared to Superheroes, but that doesn't make the minifigs the weakest ever. The Resistance flight helmets and combat helmets, whilst technically 2016, are dual-moulded and are absolutely superb. The battle packs have been excellent.The Freemaker figs have been excellent. Many 2016 minifigs have excellent designs. I kind of want the new HAVw6 Juggernaut just for Quinlan Vos and Luminara Unduli. Speaking of the Juggernaut, yes its smaller but its far better built. It is substantially less flimsy.

What we've seen of the Rogue One minifigs also looks very good. Whilst the summer wave has been weak the rest looks excellent.

[Ookami]

In my personal view Krennic's shuttle has the worst design in Star wars Universe so I'm gonna skip it in October.

[CM4Sci]

These aren't official images, but someone has made pretty close replicas of the Rogue One sets. I certainly could not make out the pieces on the original pictures. Should give an idea of what to expect I guess?

[Nokturn]

Those look fantastic. Reminds me of the time I recreated the Force Awakens sets in LDD long before release. Patience is not my strong suit.

[Calanon]

In my personal view Krennic's shuttle has the worst design in Star wars Universe so I'm gonna skip it in October.

Quite honestly I think the Lego version is much nicer looking. The shorter wings look far better. Black looks nicer for it than dark grey too.

[Andyperkins]

I wouldn't think it is likely. We don't exactly have a lot of Lego stores here anyway. Luckily my local one is more convenient than Toys R Us.

I guess the advantage of the UK stores stocking exclusives is countered by the fact we don't have these amazing clearance sales the US have in Walmarts and Targets.

I was wondering, has a price been leaked for the new Death Star set?

A few pages back the price of $500 was quoted, not sure accurate it will be though.

Edited August 7, 2016 by Andyperkins

[CM4Sci]

A few pages back the price of $500 was quoted, not sure accurate it will be though.

It's $500

[Richpepperell]

It's $500

So with a direct exchange rate that'd be around £380 in the UK. Are we expecting it to be over £400 in the UK (I really hope not or I need to get some serious eBay action on the go!)

[Renegade Clone]

I think calling 2016 the worst year ever for Lego Star Wars is exaggeration and hyperbole. A terrible UCS set for sure, but hopefully the DS will be a vast improvement. The year is not over. The Rogue One sets look fantastic. Also you know you can always build a better version yourself - it is Lego afterall :)

[nikhkin]

It's $500

Ouch, perhaps I'll have to rethink adding it to my collection since that makes it more expensive than the Helicarrier and Firehouse HQ.

Hopefully something impressive for that kind of money

[Jedi-Bendu]

I thought the new Death Star was $ 400? (and that this was confirmed by someone from Lego (and a couple of insiders)

Edited August 7, 2016 by Jedi-Bendu

[nikhkin]

I thought the new Death Star was $ 400? (and that this was confirmed bij someone from Lego (and a couple of insiders)

That would make it the same as the old one. But I assume the UK will end up with it much more expensive due to our recently ruined currency.

What I'm most curious about is how much it'll be an updated version of the old one, and how much will be totally new.

[michaelozzie]

I'm really curious if the TIE Striker's wings are meant to move.The Lego version has those wings pointing upward but on every other image of the ship I've seen they angle downward.

There were also great models on display at star wars celebration.

[mattyman]

It's $500

Do you know if it will come with the usual UCS plaque?

[firefox]

I think 2016 is the worst year ever for Lego Star Wars. Since 2010, the detail within the line has increased exponentially and each year was better than the last one (though I personally like 2011 a little more than 2012 but they were all incredibly solid years) up until 2014. Up until then, the prices kept rising, but the prices were still reasonable for the increased quality that you got. 2014 really started the trend of sets becoming smaller but more detailed, but in the case of the ISD it was a great compromise. 2013 and '14 are by far my favorite years for Lego Star Wars. The stud shooters and the overuse of spring-loaded shooters didn't even bug me. The models were great and there were plenty of figures as well.

Back in the day, people complained that they made mediocre sets with an awesome minifig lineup, but at least the figures were there and they were some of the most advanced in the entirety of Lego, detail-wise. This trend continued into 2015. 2015 has been pretty good as well, but as soon as the TFA wave hit tons of people were almost priced out of collecting. We knew Lego was expensive, but this was ridiculously getting out of hand.

Now, in 2016, we have the worst UCS set ever, 110 dollar / 140 euro sets with only five under-detailed figures and small models with under 1000 pieces, a terrible rendition of Obi-Wan's Jedi Interceptor (they should've just recolored the 2014 version), cash-grab Freemaker adventure sets (with one being quite okay and the other being the most ugly Lego model ever) that waste slots on potential new movie and Rebels sets and an incredible lack of desirable minifigures because the minifigure lineups are some of the most repetitive and lazy choices in a while. Back in the day we could at least get them, now we're running short of tons of characters that we'll probably never get the chance of seeing again because there's so much new SW content coming out. And then there's the lack of new molds and other molding and printing techniques that other licensed and non-licensed minifigs from other themes do have.

i totaly agree

ow and do,'t forget we still are getting those annoying stickers instead of printed pieces.

[Renegade Clone]

i totaly agree

ow and do,'t forget we still are getting those annoying stickers instead of printed pieces.

None of this has anything to do with LEGO Star Wars 2016 Pictures and Rumors....

[ElectroDiva]

So with a direct exchange rate that'd be around £380 in the UK. Are we expecting it to be over £400 in the UK (I really hope not or I need to get some serious eBay action on the go!)

Direct exchange rate? You wish :)

The "TLG Exchange Rate" used for the latest premium sets seems to be about 1.2 GBP / USD. So that would make it £416 for a $500 set. Round that up and i reckon we're looking at £419.99

I have the last one so this one will have to be spectacular for me to want to pick it up

These aren't official images, but someone has made pretty close replicas of the Rogue One sets. I certainly could not make out the pieces on the original pictures. Should give an idea of what to expect I guess?

The Tie Striker and AT-ST look great - hopefully they'll turn out like that. The rest look a bit meh..