Llewop Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago Official DS pics are out and it’s nice to get more detailed pics. I can see the scale now of the set it is a proper full half sphere and looks deeper than the earlier pics would suggest, might be blind but they still haven’t shown the outside of it yet not that that is the main draw. I’m going to wait and see when a 3rd party retailer gets and puts it on a big sale only way I can justify it or maybe try and win it on a raffle on collie competition or some other Lego raffle site Quote
Shaak Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago On 9/2/2025 at 8:02 AM, Mandalorianknight said: The Lucrehulk is a similar thing- capital ships are also fairly rare. We go about a decade between our ISDs, it's been 16 since the playscale Venator, and the rebels and seppies barely get anything. (The first order getting their single Resurgent-class, and the resistance getting nothing). It's likely in the same vein that we've never gotten a playscale mon cala cruiser (either of the main versions). And if we do get a separatist flagship, one like the Invisible Hand is probably more likely than the Lucrehulk. The Lucrehulk is simply an odd shape that would be hard to represent at that $160ish playscale size and stability with any sort of real usable interior. Yeah. A playset is very unlikely. I guess that’s why the only recent subline I like is the Starship Collection. The Executor, the Invisible Hand and the Acclamator are now in my collection. Something I didn’t think would be possible five years ago. Quote
CloneCommando99 Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago Wow. DS GWP just sucks. (Day #133 of pestering Lego for a Tie Avenger) Quote
Llewop Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago 35 minutes ago, CloneCommando99 said: Wow. DS GWP just sucks. (Day #133 of pestering Lego for a Tie Avenger) Kind of a good thing in a way as it’s something we aren’t going to miss. No exclusive figures shit build. Most people who want it will buy it years down the line on sale. Only a few people will buy it on release. Quote
CallumPears Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago (edited) 3 hours ago, Llewop said: Official DS pics are out and it’s nice to get more detailed pics. I can see the scale now of the set it is a proper full half sphere and looks deeper than the earlier pics would suggest, might be blind but they still haven’t shown the outside of it yet not that that is the main draw. I’m going to wait and see when a 3rd party retailer gets and puts it on a big sale only way I can justify it or maybe try and win it on a raffle on collie competition or some other Lego raffle site Where are you seeing that it's a full half-sphere? Don't we already know from the schematic view on the box that it's flat at the back other than Palpatine's window sticking out? And the only curve at the front is the hangar sticking out at the bottom. Are you looking at the 11th picture, of the set half-built and laid down? Anyway the TIE Fighter is awful so I'm definitely not worried about getting it day 1. It being downscaled is one thing, but the proportions and lack of detail don't belong anywhere near a UCS set. Can now confirm that Tarkin, Motti, and Tagge are all accurate (could only see the latter 2 in M&R's video) so I'm pleased about that. Fortunately I have some spare booted legs to complete them , along with plain black ones for Yularen. Does make it all the more strange that they got the code cylinders wrong on Thrawn though. Both the shuttle pilot and the female technician are missing their microphone headsets which is a bit annoying. Probably just lazy reuses of existing head prints. Nice new reddish-brown head with a chinstrap on one of the Navy Troopers though. Will hopefully be getting a few of those for customs (if they re-release it elsewhere which I think is fairly likely to happen at some point). Edit: Actually, I just checked Vader's arrival in RotJ and the shuttle pilots don't have headsets in that scene so that's ok (doubt it was intentional though). Though with that said he's supposed to be wearing the same tunic as the Navy Troopers have, not the technician suit. I guess LEGO have been getting that wrong since 2017 lol. Edited 7 hours ago by CallumPears Quote
Tariq j Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago Yeah I’m not sure what they were thinking with that GWP. Honestly some of the rooms do look really good but I just can’t justify paying so much for the whole thing. Quote
BrickPrick Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago (edited) 12 hours ago, CallumPears said: Rather funny though, and one thing it did give us was a closer look at some parts of the box where it seems Motti and Tagge do indeed have the correct ranks and code cylinders! Not sure I like the choice of hair on Motti, but that's easy enough to change. Yeah, i thought it was funny... on the inside. Though on the outside, i was visibly confused. And it's good for OT representation to finally get more Glup Shitto officers. 7 hours ago, lowlead said: Epic I don't know what's funnier - the video or the comments. People having full blown melties over there. The comments... pretty crazy over there. Lifestyle images of the UCS Death Star leaked early, if anyone wants to take a closer look. If you weren't a fan of the 75300 TIE Fighter and thought it was too chibi style... wait until you see the GWP. Edited 5 hours ago by BrickPrick Quote
Kaijumeister Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago (edited) On 9/3/2025 at 9:17 AM, CloneCommando99 said: Good point. Though the M&G AT AT will also require a interior seeing as a hallway scene takes place inside it. There has to be: 1 hero character (Luke/ Mando), 1 armoured imperial Officer (Veers/ guy in M&G trailer), 2 Snowtroopers and 1-2 AT AT pilots. It’s basically the same fig selection template despite being an entirely different movie. I hope we get March set rumours soon. The suspense and my lust for one of the 8+ sets to be a Tie Avenger are killing me. Also, a bit unrelated but it will probably result in us getting M&G set rumours, when the heck is Disney planning to start marketing M&G? With the 2020 system AT-AT being as good as it was coupled with the phenomenal UCS one, downscaling the AT-AT for TMaG would be a downgrade in more ways than one - even if it’s technically not the same design as the TESB version. Good point on the figure lineup, you can throw in ‘small side build’ as another commonality too - the normal OT AT-ATs had the speeder bikes and I presume the TMaG version will include a small AT-RT build (ironically this may be the first time we actually get a reasonably scaled AT-RT). I suspect marketing for the film will pick up with the release of Tron: Ares or Avatar: Fire and Ash. What I find hilarious is a great quality leak of TMaG trailer is already on YouTube, it’s one of the very first hits you get when searching for it! It’s been the same reused trailer from D23 last year, Celebration this year, and D23 (again) this year. So far I’m not seeing much that makes this feel like a cinematic event rather than a big-screen version of Season 4, but I’ll remain optimistic it’ll at least be enjoyable. Just not a fan of the two flagship sets for the film seeming to be another Razor Crest and AT-AT given we’ve had both playscale and UCS versions of these vehicles within the past 5 years. Edited 5 hours ago by Kaijumeister Quote
Lordhelmet Posted 4 hours ago Posted 4 hours ago What a terrible gwp. I am happy it’s this bad because I have no worries missing out on it. But it is so bad that it makes the Death Star worse somehow. Like it highlights the other faults with the set and makes them stand out more. I am going to wait this one out and see if it ever goes on a deep discount. I think I’d be ok with a deep discount and cashing in VIP points on top but otherwise probably won’t get this one. Quote
Yperio_Bricks Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago I wonder how stable the whole DS slice is? The thing is hugh and the base is so small. It looks like it could topple over at any time. Quote
Renown Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago I never honestly believed they'd field a $1000 UCS set and have something you'd struggle to believe was a 4+ set as the launch GWP. But I guess we'll just keep knocking those square pegs into those round holes. Quote
CloneCommando99 Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Should have made it a Tie Raptor. An already chibi Tie Variant instead of that bastardisation. Quote
CallumPears Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 16 minutes ago, CloneCommando99 said: Should have made it a Tie Raptor. An already chibi Tie Variant instead of that bastardisation. Imagine if we finally get the Avenger and it's done in this scale lol Quote
mirkwoodspiders Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Tie GWP is not appealing in the slightest. I can't think of a GWP that would have pushed me from "maybe I'll get the Death Star for a 3X points or some hefty discount down the road" to "might actually consider getting this day one", but it's not this! Quote
BrickPrick Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 3 hours ago, TeddytheSpoon said: The GWP looks like a 4+ set. I think it's actually worse than the 4+ TIE Fighter. The wings are barely bigger than the cockpit. They should have used the resources to deliver more detailed minifigs of the Death Star instead. Or ideally, have that as a default plus make an awesome GWP. The mystery reveal event is live right about now. What could it possibly be?! HAHAHA, Lego values the GWP at $35!! Edited 1 hour ago by BrickPrick Quote
mirkwoodspiders Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Saw a 360 view of the set and finally got to see the back and... I can see why they kept it hidden lol. Very utilitarian and unsightly. Man, I was waiting for some as yet unrevealed detail to move the needle, but other than a functional elevator - cool but not profound - I can't see anything that moves me to get this any time soon, if ever. I'm thinking I'll hold onto my VIP points and see if some big LOTR set or something else compelling releases next year. Quote
Llewop Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Looks like it’s £900 for any UK based people curious about how much the DS is going to cost. judging by the sales the falcon has had at Smyths and Argos can see it getting down to about 650 at some point in like 2026/7. (Thinking about all those nectar points lmao) Quote
Dr.Cogg Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago There's a 360 video of the Death Star on Lego's web site and the back is ugly. Quote
Lordhelmet Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 54 minutes ago, CallumPears said: Imagine if we finally get the Avenger and it's done in this scale lol My brain was injured trying to imagine this. I do like the Death Star, I think it has some flaws, but I do like the functions and the designs within. I will likely pick it up if I can find it for 20-30% off someday (combined with whatever points I have to use). I wish the figures had been done with more care (dual molded legs, arm printing, etc.) but I like the selection overall. Quote
brimbolet Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Honestly don't know what they are smoking in Billund. The GWP itself is a joke, terrible, terrible design! Usually the value is between 5-10% of the threshold, so I was expecting really something more substantial. Quote
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