ResIpsaLoquitur Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 No, it was smart to restrict BB8 to the expensive sets on the first wave. Those who might have settled for a cheaper set will stretch to get BB8. And those that won't even consider an $80 gift, even for the holidays - they're too cheap to be Lego's target audience in the first place. But it's not like this is the end of the world - BB8 will inevitably show up in a cheaper set in six, 12, maybe 18 months - you know he's gonna be around for all 3 movies as he's the 'new R2' - because unlike villains, who Lego prefers to keep pricelocked to expensive kits as much as possible, droid characters regularly show up in $25 sets (Jedi Starfighters, The Phantom, etc.) ...Advent Calendars, too. Seriously, I love how many hard-to-get minifigs I've gotten from the ACs, like R2-Q5 and the Ewok Village Biker Scout, and this year we get a Jawa. I wouldn't be surprised if next year we get a Rebels or TFA calendar. Santa Phasma for the win! Quote
Darth Caedus Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 ...Advent Calendars, too. Seriously, I love how many hard-to-get minifigs I've gotten from the ACs, like R2-Q5 and the Ewok Village Biker Scout, and this year we get a Jawa. I wouldn't be surprised if next year we get a Rebels or TFA calendar. Santa Phasma for the win! Remember, don't buy the 2015 Advent Calendar just for the Jawa, though - we're getting 2 for ~$25 in the Droid Escape in January. Quote
ResIpsaLoquitur Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Remember, don't buy the 2015 Advent Calendar just for the Jawa, though - we're getting 2 for ~$25 in the Droid Escape in January. Good to know! I buy the ACs because I love getting the ACs for their own sake, though. I just wish they'd include some Episode III characters for once (other than the Phase II Trooper from last year). I'm guessing that era is done if the ACs shift to Rebels and the new movies in the future. Quote
Cyberfounder Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) €90 for an X-wing, €100 for a little transport??? Thank goodness I'm not going to buy any of these sets. And even if i wanted, its not that I could with these prices. Edited September 8, 2015 by Cyberfounder Quote
Fuppylodders Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I wonder how irritated TLG actually are by this. I mean, they're selling a product that isn't the same as what their product is supposed to represent. Sure, it is very similar, but they must be thinking that there is potential to lose sales from those that would choose not to buy the shuttle because it is not an exact representation of what is seen in the film...? Quote
pcsguy88 Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I wonder how irritated TLG actually are by this. I mean, they're selling a product that isn't the same as what their product is supposed to represent. Sure, it is very similar, but they must be thinking that there is potential to lose sales from those that would choose not to buy the shuttle because it is not an exact representation of what is seen in the film...? Lego has it better than Hasbro and the other toy companies. At least someone who would buy a $120 Lego shuttle has the ability to correct it by removing 12pcs. Edited September 8, 2015 by pcsguy88 Quote
Gouniaf Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Until now, who knows the shuttle isn't perfectly similar to the one in the movie ? Some AFOLs who spend time on specialised forum, and that's it. And after all, this problem was the same with 6205-1, the V-Wing from 2006. It's no big deal. Quote
JPN366 Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 The color of Kylo's shuttle is tolerable. Dark grey is close enough, the wings can obviously be modified relatively easily. The windshield too if it's supposed to be red. Quote
will Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 @just2good - no cape for the jawa in the advent calendar? Quote
Jacob_9821 Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) The fact that Finn is only in this set (and that he doesn't even have his lightsaber) is... unacceptable. Considering the sets were all passed off early concept art, this isn't the LEGO Group's fault. I'm sure that anyone who has bought Star Wars sets before probably has a blue lightsaber, so that's an option for you at the moment. According to rumors (won't get into detail as that should be reserved for the 2016 thread) One of the 2016 sets is a duel between Kylo and Finn. That seems like the opportune time to include it. Edited September 8, 2015 by Jacob_9821 Quote
afolaus Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Maybe the colour of the shuttle is just artistic license. The Emperor's shuttle and X-Wings aren't exactly white either yet TLG have been doing this for years. Plus the special TIE Fighter should have white wings not light bley. I'm sure there are other examples that I'm unable to recall at the moment. I'm actually pretty impressed by what TLG have been able to achieve with their limited access and all the secrecy. Come December I'm sure there will be MOCs of 75104 in black if that's the way it is in the movie. Quote
just2good Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 @just2good - no cape for the jawa in the advent calendar? Nope. Quote
deskp Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 According to rumors (won't get into detail as that should be reserved for the 2016 thread) One of the 2016 sets is a duel between Kylo and Finn. That seems like the opportune time to include it. Nope, neither of those 2 sets are set in that place. Quote
Richpepperell Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Managed to find time to build Poe's x-wing tonight. This may have been mentioned already and I haven't noticed, but the numbering of the build steps in my booklet for the section on building the upper wings is wrong - it suddenly jumps and misses a load of numbers out. Anyone else notice this? The x-wing is epic by the way - and the pilot helmets are supreme! Also, new look at the command shuttle - is it black or just very very dark grey?!? http://www.starwars7news.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Kylo-Rens-Command-Shuttle.png Edited September 8, 2015 by Richpepperell Quote
tafkatb Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Speaking of hair pieces, whats a good Poe hair piece? I've been having a really tough time pinpointing which piece would look best. I'm holding out for the new Superman hairpiece coming in January; that seems like the best fit to me. Quote
James Wellington Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I like the sets, minifigures, but not the prices. Especially the USD converted to Canadian Dollar. Love new Stormtroopers, Snowtroopers, and Flametroopers Captain Phasma looks really cool, so do the officers, but the first time I say the leaked picture of the special forces tie, I thought the officer was wearing a pig hat Quote
CM4Sci Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Also, new look at the command shuttle - is it black or just very very dark grey?!? http://www.starwars7...and-Shuttle.png That bottom image under the shuttle looks nice, shoulda used that for the boxes. Quote
JPN366 Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) To those who've done the TIE fighter, did you have two extra red rectangle stickers left when you were done? Or did I miss something in the instructions? I used two of them, just had two extra left. Edited September 9, 2015 by JPN366 Quote
jhaelego Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 To those who've done the TIE fighter, did you have two extra red rectangle stickers left when you were done? Or did I miss something in the instructions? I used two of them, just had two extra left. I had the same issue. Maybe they were just extras? Quote
Rayskull Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) *snip* I want this vehicle! This is from concept art / storyboard, I've seen three of of the four pictures in the previews or set photos, so this could exist: http://conceptships....aturday_10.html Im pretty sure this the "The Pirate Transport" from 2016! Yessssss Edited September 9, 2015 by Lobot : Please don't quote images, thanks :-) Quote
deskp Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Im pretty sure this the "The Pirate Transport" from 2016! Yessssss I'm pretty sure it's not. If you know something specifily please say. that concept art is on Jakku, that is reys digs. The pirates hangs out on yavin and or Takadona(don't recall the name.) Jakku has Gangs/gangsters/thugs not pirates. - And no that's not at all spoilers, its all from officialy released imagery and descriptions. Quote
Rayskull Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I'm pretty sure it's not. If you know something specifily please say. that concept art is on Jakku, that is reys digs. The pirates hangs out on yavin and or Takadona(don't recall the name.) Jakku has Gangs/gangsters/thugs not pirates. - And no that's not at all spoilers, its all from officialy released imagery and descriptions. :sad face: It looks pirate-y and transpot-y Quote
Fives Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 :sad face: It looks pirate-y and transpot-y Yes, but Rey is rumoured to live in the belly of a downed AT-AT, and that artwork conveys that. Quote
deskp Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 :sad face: It looks pirate-y and transpot-y It'll proapbly show up at some point in some movie, and end up as a lego set. Quote
Squarefoot_Calrissian Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) *snip* Do you or any other members have a instructions on how to accomplish this? I plan on picking up this set over the weekend and I definitely want to display it like this! Thanks in advance! Edited September 9, 2015 by Lobot Please don't quote images, thanks :-) Quote
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