RogueRecon Posted March 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Whovastron said: This set does look great, if it scales well to the X-Wing, A-Wing and Falcon it’s definitly a day 1 purchase for me. But I can’t help but be disappointed at another repeat. the Falcon made sense, it’s posisbly the most infamous UCS set and the most sought after, and it was a 10th anniversary of its release. But the Snowspeeder and this just don’t make much sense, wouldn’t a repeat of the ISD or Blockade Runner make more sense? anyway, with all these repeats, I hope for the Tydirium again I think the shuttle is more likely to be re-released than be remade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorin Posted March 31, 2018 May Lego calendar should get released any day/minute now. Recently they’ve been making rounds on the 1st day of the month prior. Then all our questions will be answered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroInferno Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 43 minutes ago, thorin said: May Lego calendar should get released any day/minute now. Recently they’ve been making rounds on the 1st day of the month prior. Then all our questions will be answered! Brickfan.com are usually the first uploading them; I hope it showcases that damn May the 4th exclusive figure. I liked that they did something different last year with a buildable R2-D2, very nice model, but I would prefer something from the expanded universe better or an obscure character. As long as we don't get something akin to the first order trooper from 2016 I'll be happy. Edited March 31, 2018 by RetroInferno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THELEGOBATMAN Posted March 31, 2018 47 minutes ago, thorin said: May Lego calendar should get released any day/minute now. Recently they’ve been making rounds on the 1st day of the month prior. Then all our questions will be answered! Probably tomorrow, or in 2 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorin Posted March 31, 2018 50 minutes ago, RetroInferno said: I liked that they did something different last year with a buildable R2-D2, very nice model, but I would prefer something from the expanded universe better or an obscure character. We still haven’t seen Saw Gerrera. I’m just hoping for a Last Jedi Lego movie poster to go with the other 7 they made... I’m still disappointed we never got a rogue one movie style poster. If they end up making episode 1 through 7 collectible posters and then stop after the force awakens, I’ll be pretty disappointed. It’s such an easy freebie for them to throw in. I doubt it costs them more than 15 cents each in bulk... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroInferno Posted March 31, 2018 16 minutes ago, thorin said: We still haven’t seen Saw Gerrera. I’m just hoping for a Last Jedi Lego movie poster to go with the other 7 they made... I’m still disappointed we never got a rogue one movie style poster. If they end up making episode 1 through 7 collectible posters and then stop after the force awakens, I’ll be pretty disappointed. It’s such an easy freebie for them to throw in. I doubt it costs them more than 15 cents each in bulk... Honestly I feel like it's gotta be Solo related if anything. Or it's gonna be that DJ polybag that was exlusive to Toys R Us in the USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falconfan1414 Posted March 31, 2018 Credit to 247 figures on instagram but the may the 4th promo is a buildable bb-8 similar to the R2D2 we got last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nootella Posted March 31, 2018 18 minutes ago, Falconfan1414 said: Credit to 247 figures on instagram but the may the 4th promo is a buildable bb-8 similar to the R2D2 we got last year *screams in pillow* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pariah Posted April 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Falconfan1414 said: Credit to 247 figures on instagram but the may the 4th promo is a buildable bb-8 similar to the R2D2 we got last year Thanks for the heads up, but all I can find is a gym in Tacoma? Guess I'm doing something wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuppylodders Posted April 1, 2018 3 hours ago, SCREDEYE said: *screams in pillow* This made me lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickwraith Posted April 1, 2018 3 hours ago, SCREDEYE said: *screams in pillow* I agree with you there 3 hours ago, Falconfan1414 said: Credit to 247 figures on instagram but the may the 4th promo is a buildable bb-8 similar to the R2D2 we got last year I really hope you're wrong, but it sounds like what they would do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AussieSamurai Posted April 1, 2018 13 hours ago, Whovastron said: This set does look great, if it scales well to the X-Wing, A-Wing and Falcon it’s definitly a day 1 purchase for me. But I can’t help but be disappointed at another repeat. the Falcon made sense, it’s posisbly the most infamous UCS set and the most sought after, and it was a 10th anniversary of its release. But the Snowspeeder and this just don’t make much sense, wouldn’t a repeat of the ISD or Blockade Runner make more sense? anyway, with all these repeats, I hope for the Tydirium again Same for me, someone who came in from the Dark Ages 4 years ago, apart from Slave 1 and UCS MF not feeling like these other UCS are must buys. I like the minifig scale or large ships for display purposes. For the TIE fighter, X-Wing, Y-Wing and Snowspeeder more than happy with the System sets. Plus the amount of stickers on the UCS Snowspeeder seemed very poor to me. I am quite surprised we haven’t got a re-released UCS Star Destroyer. I personally would love a UCS re-released Blockade Runner, Imperial Shuttle or a display Death Star , ala the UCS Death Star 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorin Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, SCREDEYE said: *screams in pillow* "I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced." In all seriousness, I'll withhold judgement until I see the build. I ended up being pretty impressed with last years R2-D2 build... Edited April 1, 2018 by thorin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artanis I Posted April 1, 2018 Thanks for reminding me why I skipped May the 4th last year, no minifig. I couldn't remember what sets I got (if any) but didn't think I missed out on an exclusive minifig. Pass again this year perhaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JekPorkchops Posted April 1, 2018 I hope this mini buildable BB-8 scales well with the constraction figures. R2 was nice but he was too small for that purpose, though he did scale well with UCS sets like Obi-Wan's JSF and the Snowspeeder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dvogon Posted April 1, 2018 12 hours ago, Falconfan1414 said: Credit to 247 figures on instagram but the may the 4th promo is a buildable bb-8 similar to the R2D2 we got last year If it scales well with last year R2, then it would be a nice addition. Specially if it has some moving parts. Let's see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian_Guard Posted April 1, 2018 2 hours ago, dvogon said: If it scales well with last year R2, then it would be a nice addition. Specially if it has some moving parts. Let's see. I only hope that the "main ball" does look a bit more like a ball instead of like the Toys R Us Version. And of course it should have printed pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theemp1re Posted April 1, 2018 17 hours ago, Falconfan1414 said: Credit to 247 figures on instagram but the may the 4th promo is a buildable bb-8 similar to the R2D2 we got last year April fools?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m4st3rt3ch Posted April 1, 2018 I know it isn't strictly Star Wars-related, but i wish the VacuSort was more than just a april's fools joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian_Guard Posted April 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Theemp1re said: April fools?! No. Promobricks had already reported about this yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theemp1re Posted April 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, Praetorian_Guard said: No. Promobricks had already reported about this yesterday. A buildable BB-8 for May the 4th is enough to turn me into a Ninjago fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian_Guard Posted April 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Theemp1re said: A buildable BB-8 for May the 4th is enough to turn me into a Ninjago fan Let´s see. I hope that there is a second May-the-fourth-polybag for Millenium Falcon VIP-card-owners (hopefully a minifigure). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuppylodders Posted April 1, 2018 54 minutes ago, Theemp1re said: A buildable BB-8 for May the 4th is enough to turn me into a Ninjago fan You joke, but the lacklustre system sets that look like they've been pumped out purely to slap a high price on with bits thrown in and some unique minifigs for the main draw already threw me off star wars and yes, I've bought some ninjago The dragon mech was actually really nice,with some impressive detailing, really good price, and garmaddons mech is also really good. Ive wanted to bricklink the old ucs y wing for quite some time now, just never could bring myself to throw down around 300 or more, for it. The new set looks quite impressive from just that one picture, I know it'll satisfy my urge to bricklink the older one if I get the new one, especially as it's my second favourite ship. I'm really glad they have re-release it, but also sad. I really want to see something new now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toc13 Posted April 1, 2018 Didn't get anything last May 4th as the freebie didn't excite at all. If it is the BB-8, it'll be even less interesting as I went to the TRU build day for it & the appearance of printing won't make it any more enticing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THELEGOBATMAN Posted April 1, 2018 Minifigures were better promo than buildable droids... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
