VaderFan2187 Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, LL924 said: It's grey. Unfortunately. Why must LEGO make all previously rare star wars figures SO accessible now? Also, I cannot find the link on reddit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRacker Posted January 21, 2017 30 minutes ago, VaderFan2187 said: Why must LEGO make all previously rare star wars figures SO accessible now? Also, I cannot find the link on reddit... Because they want to sell toys to kids so they can recreate scenes with their favorite characters, and not because they want to create a rare collector's item for the few people that care about exclusivity. I'm pretty happy about it because I'm getting back into Lego SW and trying to get all the major characters new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makoy Posted January 21, 2017 2 hours ago, VaderFan2187 said: Why must LEGO make all previously rare star wars figures SO accessible now? Also, I cannot find the link on reddit... To answer your question, ask why they should not? If they can sell the more expensive sets to filthy rich people they can also sell the more affordable sets to the less affluent people. If you can't find the link, it will be circulated in Facebook sooner or later. On the advent calendar-- while we have not seen the entire lineup yet it's also fair to say TLG has always put the highlight of the advent calendar on the cover so I highly doubt there is more interesting minifigure left to be revealed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, VaderFan2187 said: Why must LEGO make all previously rare star wars figures SO accessible now? Also, I cannot find the link on reddit... "All previously rare Star Wars figures"? I don't see them re-releasing Jango Fett with the old mould, any of the chrome figs, or any of the Cloud City figs. So, it's definitely not all. And when they do, it's good for everyone. If you don't have the fig yet, great, now you can have it. And if you do, why should you care, unless you like knowing that a figure you own isn't owned by other people (which wouldn't be nice to your fellow collectors)? Regarding the advent calendar, I'm disappointed by the "special" Christmas figure, if that's a regular BB-8. Maybe they think it's special because of the snowboard and the hat? I hope there's some special printing on the figure, because otherwise it's just lazy. Edited January 21, 2017 by BrickHat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordLEGOtube Posted January 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, BrickHat said: "All previously rare Star Wars figures"? I don't see them re-releasing Jango Fett with the old mould, any of the chrome figs, or any of the Cloud City figs. So, it's definitely not all. And when they do, it's good for everyone. If you don't have the fig yet, great, now you can have it. And if you do, why should you care, unless you like knowing that a figure you own isn't owned by other people (which wouldn't be nice to your fellow collectors)? 2 hours ago, makoy said: To answer your question, ask why they should not? If they can sell the more expensive sets to filthy rich people they can also sell the more affordable sets to the less affluent people. 4 hours ago, TheRacker said: Because they want to sell toys to kids so they can recreate scenes with their favorite characters, and not because they want to create a rare collector's item for the few people that care about exclusivity. I'm pretty happy about it because I'm getting back into Lego SW and trying to get all the major characters new. 4 hours ago, VaderFan2187 said: Why must LEGO make all previously rare star wars figures SO accessible now? He was clearly being ironic, look what he's replying to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaderFan2187 Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, LordLEGOtube said: He was clearly being ironic, look what he's replying to. I'm sorry... I wasn't. Modern Grey Imperial Officers have only appeared in 75055 previously. Edited January 21, 2017 by VaderFan2187 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artizan Posted January 21, 2017 finally a regular imperial officer is becoming accessible, I was hoping the microfighter krennic's shuttle would include it, but no, not even the new Death star included one! we need tones of these guys, like dozens at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THELEGOBATMAN Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) For me, Advent Calendar is pretty good. I love that it's from TFA and RO. I don't have BB-8, so I like that you can get him in a cheap way. Edited January 21, 2017 by THELEGOBATMAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWP Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) In the advent calendar, what you assume is a FO snowtrooper, isn't that just a RO (hover)tank pilot? It looks much more like one of those to me, and would also be a lot more welcome And is it just me, or does it look like that the BB8 is riding a SW-printed snowboard? :D Edited January 21, 2017 by TWP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H3ssian Posted January 21, 2017 Jangbricks just did a review today for the R2 polybag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWP Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, H3ssian said: Jangbricks just did a review today for the R2 polybag <snip> Oh, it already surfaced? nice, thanks for sharing. Anyone know what source material it's based on? The hangar on the background doesn't ring any bells to me either :/ Too bad they still are not printing the back sides of the droid body's. Edited January 21, 2017 by TWP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markw Posted January 21, 2017 I'm pretty sure this is a rogue one fig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashnflash Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, markw said: I'm pretty sure this is a rogue one fig Ya it is. I looked up the character and it came in a Rogue One Astromech pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISDAvenger Posted January 21, 2017 Is that the May the 4th Promotional figure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthHank Posted January 21, 2017 Is the Imperial officer in the advent calendar exactly the same as the one in the most recent ISD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LL924 Posted January 21, 2017 26 minutes ago, DarthHank said: Is the Imperial officer in the advent calendar exactly the same as the one in the most recent ISD? Yes, it looks to me that it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickr Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, TWP said: In the advent calendar, what you assume is a FO snowtrooper, isn't that just a RO (hover)tank pilot? It looks much more like one of those to me, and would also be a lot more welcome And is it just me, or does it look like that the BB8 is riding a SW-printed snowboard? :D I think the shape on BB8's board is simply the other of the two studs. So the front of the box shows 13 of the 24 figures/builds only if my calculations are correct, leaving another 11, I'm looking forward to seeing the remainder on Wednesday. I'm going to the London toy fair this week and hope to get as much information as possible (barring photographs). Any requests for specifics? Edited January 21, 2017 by Brickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Malgus Posted January 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, Brickr said: I think the shape on BB8's board is simply the other of the two studs. So the front of the box shows 13 of the 24 figures/builds only if my calculations are correct, leaving another 11, I'm looking forward to seeing the remainder on Wednesday. I'm going to the London toy fair this week and hope to get as much information as possible (barring photographs). Any requests for specifics? Info on the sets we haven't seen images of. Quadjumper, etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H3ssian Posted January 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brickr said: I think the shape on BB8's board is simply the other of the two studs. So the front of the box shows 13 of the 24 figures/builds only if my calculations are correct, leaving another 11, I'm looking forward to seeing the remainder on Wednesday. I'm going to the London toy fair this week and hope to get as much information as possible (barring photographs). Any requests for specifics? Any info on the ucs sets this year :) and are we going to get another Barge, asking due to the new skiff this year coming out.... and the other sets bounty hunters,quad etc etc :D :D look forward to the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroInferno Posted January 21, 2017 58 minutes ago, Brickr said: I think the shape on BB8's board is simply the other of the two studs. So the front of the box shows 13 of the 24 figures/builds only if my calculations are correct, leaving another 11, I'm looking forward to seeing the remainder on Wednesday. I'm going to the London toy fair this week and hope to get as much information as possible (barring photographs). Any requests for specifics? I know mini-figs are place holder but if you could get the names of all 4 figs in the Bounty Hunter battle pack it would be greatly appreciated. 4-LOM is more likely to be included than Zuckuss but any info would be great. Your thoughts on the freemakers sets would also be nice, as they sadly are the biggest sets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duboismerci Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Brickr said: I'm going to the London toy fair this week and hope to get as much information as possible (barring photographs). Any requests for specifics? The figs in Obi Wan jedi starfighter and the clone included in the republic tank please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS2015 Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Brickr said: I think the shape on BB8's board is simply the other of the two studs. So the front of the box shows 13 of the 24 figures/builds only if my calculations are correct, leaving another 11, I'm looking forward to seeing the remainder on Wednesday. I'm going to the London toy fair this week and hope to get as much information as possible (barring photographs). Any requests for specifics? All/any specs or names of the figures from all the sets if that's possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathstroke77 Posted January 22, 2017 Whatever you can gather, fine sir. Don't feel pressed into looking into every nook and cranny of each set for us here. If you spot anything of note, report back, but don't feel pressured into finding everything out for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ResIpsaLoquitur Posted January 22, 2017 I am not getting the freakouts over the Advent Calendar. I'm not. I've gotten every SW Advent Calendar since 2011 and they all have two things in common: army builders and microbuilds. On the army builders, I've always appreciated that the calendars are a (relatively) cheap source of minifigs that are often too expensive to buy elsewhere. I wouldn't have a Scout Trooper, for example, if it hadn't been for the AC, because I sure wasn't going to buy the Ewok Village set. So I'm OK that this comes with a FO Stormtrooper and Snowtrooper and stuff that's been available elsewhere. I haven't been going nuts on TFA sets, so I'm glad to see them inexpensively released elsewhere. I'm also glad that we're getting a non-OT/PT calendar for once. I realize that people desperately want something more than BB-8 with a hat. I say: give it time. This is the first calendar we've gotten since 2011 that's not OT or Prequel themed. It took six years--SIX--for us to get a nice set of unique figures (Yoda, Maul, Jango, Vader, C-3PO, and Chewie). And hey, 2015's calendar came with a very standard R2-D2 whose only distinguishing feature was a set of antlers. I can live with BB-8 with a hat. We'll get other Santa figures, like Kylo Ren or Phasma, in time. Be patient. 2 hours ago, Brickr said: I think the shape on BB8's board is simply the other of the two studs. So the front of the box shows 13 of the 24 figures/builds only if my calculations are correct, leaving another 11, I'm looking forward to seeing the remainder on Wednesday. I'm going to the London toy fair this week and hope to get as much information as possible (barring photographs). Any requests for specifics? Rebelscum counts 14 builds: 1) Luggabeast, 2) Millennium Falcon, 3) First Order troop transport, 4) a sleigh full of gifts, 5) some kind of snowmobile, 6) a laser cannon, 7) Krennic's shuttle 8) AT-DP, 9) Unkar's Thug, 10) First Order Stormtrooper, 11) Snowtrooper 12) Officer 13) a Resistance Officer and 14) Holiday BB-8 on a snowboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aswitcher Posted January 22, 2017 On 21/01/2017 at 7:32 AM, markw said: I make out: Unkar thug figure Bb8 figure with Santa hat and ski At-Dp Falcon Krennic shuttle FO stormie FO snowie FO lander A sleigh Luggabeast Resistance general? Random canon Imperial/resistance officer Looking at the copy they have at RebelScum, the resistance general - is that the guy on the far left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
