atlas Posted February 23, 2017 31 minutes ago, Han solo died said: I can't understand why LEGO won't put dual moulded parts in star wars sets. I'm starting to get impatient. Planned obsolescence. This way, lego can come out in a few years time and have an explanation for why everyone needs to buy the 10th version of every character. Star wars prints money for lego. If it can't be advertised as 'new', it's harder to get people to buy stuff that they don't need. If it wasn't a matter of profit but what's best for what people want, then the more advanced technology that's already available wouldn't be delayed. But that's another topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bootz Posted February 23, 2017 On 2/22/2017 at 2:53 AM, JACKATTACKS said: Okay, thanks for the info. In that case I wonder why Vader has the new "glow" behind him on the box? We'll just have to wait and see. Shame that the set comes out in June :( That's just sooooooo far away. It does appear to be the same head as Anakin, which would technically make him new among the 2-piece helmet Vaders. The glow is behind every fig and new figs aren't denoted at all on the boxes we've seen, so who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACKATTACKS Posted February 23, 2017 4 hours ago, bootz said: It does appear to be the same head as Anakin, which would technically make him new among the 2-piece helmet Vaders. The glow is behind every fig and new figs aren't denoted at all on the boxes we've seen, so who knows. Yep, we'll just have to wait and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoman123 Posted February 23, 2017 When will Obi's Starfighter release? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makoy Posted February 24, 2017 15 hours ago, atlas said: Planned obsolescence. This way, lego can come out in a few years time and have an explanation for why everyone needs to buy the 10th version of every character. Star wars prints money for lego. If it can't be advertised as 'new', it's harder to get people to buy stuff that they don't need. If it wasn't a matter of profit but what's best for what people want, then the more advanced technology that's already available wouldn't be delayed. But that's another topic You can also look at another perspective that they are trying to NOT using dual moulding to keep the cost of production lower so that it makes more profit but at the same time make the set more affordable (I know this is arguable and for another topic) Unless you want to get all the Star Wars minifigures then that's is going to be frustrating. For me, I'm looking forward to the new Aayla Secura minifig -- I'm tired looking at the Clone Wars look on the older version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tolopra Posted February 24, 2017 Have there been any updates regarding how the the R3-M2 (40268) polybag will make it's way out of Romania? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinouchou Posted February 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Tolopra said: Have there been any updates regarding how the the R3-M2 (40268) polybag will make it's way out of Romania? It will be available in the LEGO Shop apparently since the official image is now available on lego shop server Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tolopra Posted February 24, 2017 Just now, Martinouchou said: It will be available in the LEGO Shop apparently since the official image is now available on lego shop server Reveal hidden contents Yeah, I noticed that. However, this is certainly not going to be the May the 4th exclusive. It'll most likely be a promotional polybag for March/April, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martinouchou Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Tolopra said: Yeah, I noticed that. However, this is certainly not going to be the May the 4th exclusive. It'll most likely be a promotional polybag for March/April, right? Well I certainly hope so ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Oppress Posted February 24, 2017 What is your favorite Lego Star Wars minifigure that has released in 2017 so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibosh Posted February 24, 2017 Just now, Savage Oppress said: What is your favorite Lego Star Wars minifigure that has released in 2017 so far? Personally, just the good old fashioned stormtrooper. I did not stock up on troopers in the first battle pack. I do not plan on making the same mistake this time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakguest Posted February 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Tolopra said: Yeah, I noticed that. However, this is certainly not going to be the May the 4th exclusive. It'll most likely be a promotional polybag for March/April, right? At least Hothbricks gave out a warning of purchasing it second hand for the expensive price it goes for right now and said it will be available through legostore soon, then how soon is the only question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brikkyy13 Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, kibosh said: Personally, just the good old fashioned stormtrooper. I did not stock up on troopers in the first battle pack. I do not plan on making the same mistake this time around. +1 to this. At first I did not like the redesign of the stormtrooper helmet but having gotten one in the Slave I and now two in the Rogue One battle pack I really like them. If I can get a good deal on the battle pack again I'll be getting another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kibosh Posted February 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brikkyy13 said: +1 to this. At first I did not like the redesign of the stormtrooper helmet but having gotten one in the Slave I and now two in the Rogue One battle pack I really like them. If I can get a good deal on the battle pack again I'll be getting another one. I seriously plan to buy one everyone time they go on sale. If I can find them at $10 or less, I'll buy even more. I should have plenty of Death Troopers to sell off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy Posted February 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, kibosh said: I seriously plan to buy one everyone time they go on sale. If I can find them at $10 or less, I'll buy even more. I should have plenty of Death Troopers to sell off! i might have bought 8 battle packs already ... tru 20% off plus additional 15% off for opening a credit card ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoman123 Posted February 24, 2017 10 hours ago, Tolopra said: Have there been any updates regarding how the the R3-M2 (40268) polybag will make it's way out of Romania? Where is this droid from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefPie Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Legoman123 said: Where is this droid from? Rogue One. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPACIBA Posted February 25, 2017 I have seen this polybag for 40€ but i think i'm gonna wait for the lego shop free one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPACIBA Posted February 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Legoman123 said: Where is this droid from? It appears in the hangar of Yavin rebel base in rogue one when the pilots are running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeNLego Posted February 25, 2017 I don't remember where I heard this from but I saw in a youtube video that there were supposed to be a Yavin 4 base that can fit the new Y-Wing and A-wing, is it false? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefPie Posted February 25, 2017 43 minutes ago, MakeNLego said: I don't remember where I heard this from but I saw in a youtube video that there were supposed to be a Yavin 4 base that can fit the new Y-Wing and A-wing, is it false? There isn't a rumor for a Yavin 4 base so it probably is false. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aethersprite Posted February 25, 2017 On 24 February 2017 at 1:43 AM, bootz said: It does appear to be the same head as Anakin, which would technically make him new among the 2-piece helmet Vaders. The glow is behind every fig and new figs aren't denoted at all on the boxes we've seen, so who knows. IIRC the glow appears behind every figure on all the boxes for the summer wave. The Quadjumper's has glows for Rey, Finn, BB-8 and the FO Stormie, even though they're all old figures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JekPorkchops Posted February 25, 2017 I guess the FO stormie in the quadjumper is technically a new combination of parts, since it has the heavy gunner trooper torso from the 2016 BP and a backpack like the snowtroopers and the 2016 May the Fourth stormie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogueTwo Posted February 26, 2017 So, as far as the UCS Snowspeeder, 75144, is concerned, does anyone know when we might get an official reveal? I was so sure that it would be showed at ToyFair. Are there any other promotional expos/venues coming up? All I can say is that I (like many others) have been waiting for this set for nearly two years, so I hope it will still be released this May the Fourth...I'm starting to get a little worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magmafrost Posted February 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, RogueTwo said: So, as far as the UCS Snowspeeder, 75144, is concerned, does anyone know when we might get an official reveal? I was so sure that it would be showed at ToyFair. Are there any other promotional expos/venues coming up? All I can say is that I (like many others) have been waiting for this set for nearly two years, so I hope it will still be released this May the Fourth...I'm starting to get a little worried. Lego might just reveal it on their own terms with a design video. Im fairly sure they've done that before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
