xwingyoda Posted April 23, 2005 It sure is a nice sets BUT with a LOT of defaults, I don't understand why it has such a high rating *wacko* We can only hope that the V-Wing will be far better made ;) Well, they did the JSF ok, so the V-wing should be pretty good - it's similar. Also TLC did not messed up Ties so I think it should be good ;) Well, they did make them blue.... Sure, but that's what is fun in good sets - Modification ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted April 23, 2005 Even if they mess the ship up, we can still hold out hope for an extra clonie. :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted April 23, 2005 the thing is that the arc-170 doesn't seem to be an end product to me. for instance, there are gaps underneath the canopies. you can easily fill them up with four 1 x 6 tiles, without any problem at all. why didn't the designers see that... the arc is as such a nice design, it's just not finished, and you would at least expect that from TLC. it almost gives the impression that they ran out of time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 23, 2005 the thing is that the arc-170 doesn't seem to be an end product to me. for instance, there are gaps underneath the canopies. you can easily fill them up with four 1 x 6 tiles, without any problem at all. why didn't the designers see that... the arc is as such a nice design, it's just not finished, and you would at least expect that from TLC. it almost gives the impression that they ran out of time... ...or cut the expenses by getting rid of "unecessary" pieces :'( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vader Posted April 23, 2005 Its all about cost cuttingh in todays market and thats no doubt why we have these problems with the new sets :'( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted April 24, 2005 Four 1x6 plates wouldn't have killed their budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 24, 2005 Sorry to be off topic, but concerning budget, I never understood why TLC produces really big boxes compared to the amount of pieces, having smaller packaging would be better than cutting pieces number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted April 24, 2005 Sorry to be off topic, but concerning budget, I never understood why TLC produces really big boxes compared to the amount of pieces, having smaller packaging would be better than cutting pieces number. good point... it probably has to do with visibility, once the boxes are in the shops. Sometimes, you really have to look in a shop to find them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 24, 2005 Sorry to be off topic, but concerning budget, I never understood why TLC produces really big boxes compared to the amount of pieces, having smaller packaging would be better than cutting pieces number. good point... it probably has to do with visibility, once the boxes are in the shops. Sometimes, you really have to look in a shop to find them. You can arrange that with better in-shop visibility: stands, posters of the sets... And you always have internet for pics ;) Also with the newer City sets, there are no alternate models on the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted April 24, 2005 Sorry to be off topic, but concerning budget, I never understood why TLC produces really big boxes compared to the amount of pieces, having smaller packaging would be better than cutting pieces number. good point... it probably has to do with visibility, once the boxes are in the shops. Sometimes, you really have to look in a shop to find them. You can arrange that with better in-shop visibility: stands, posters of the sets... And you always have internet for pics ;) Also with the newer City sets, there are no alternate models on the back. we'll ask the people of lego in billund... how 'bout that for an answer? :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 24, 2005 Sorry to be off topic, but concerning budget, I never understood why TLC produces really big boxes compared to the amount of pieces, having smaller packaging would be better than cutting pieces number. good point... it probably has to do with visibility, once the boxes are in the shops. Sometimes, you really have to look in a shop to find them. You can arrange that with better in-shop visibility: stands, posters of the sets... And you always have internet for pics ;) Also with the newer City sets, there are no alternate models on the back. we'll ask the people of lego in billund... how 'bout that for an answer? :P That would definitly put an end to speculations ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted April 24, 2005 Dipa is that bog eyed one with a jewel on her forhed, bultar swan is chinese I think, you see her in the areana.I used to always get them mixed up. Oh, I think I remember the Chinese one (although I doubt she's Chinese in SW). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted April 24, 2005 Stands cost a lot of money to have stores put up, you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 24, 2005 Stands cost a lot of money to have stores put up, you know. True but compare the numbers of carton stands in shops to the number of boxes sold. Also, concerning packaging, they could reduce expenses with those expensive Bionicle and mini cars plastic containers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted April 25, 2005 Stands cost a lot of money to have stores put up, you know. True but compare the numbers of carton stands in shops to the number of boxes sold. Also, concerning packaging, they could reduce expenses with those expensive Bionicle and mini cars plastic containers I don't think it would sell THAT much more in a stand. And think of the cost of paying every store you sell to to put up a stand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted April 25, 2005 things are so quite here at the forum that i decided to post this nosejob of the ARC, that I discussed with Master Yoda, when he posted his first photos of the ARC. Besides, it will bring this thread back to topic, so at least Jon will be a very happy man :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted April 25, 2005 sorry, forgot to actually post the photo :P :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 25, 2005 I've got one word for you snefroe1, SWEET *satis* :oo Really great job with the nose, it looks better than I thought it would. That's modification: simple and really effective ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarg_Kulo Posted April 25, 2005 Yeah I might have to try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Middleman Posted April 26, 2005 I'm going to apply that to both my ARCs. GREAT IDEA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam89 Posted April 27, 2005 I couldn't find the old thread, so I'll start a new one. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery....y.cgi?i=1202279 This is from Celebration 3. At least we know it's dark red now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 27, 2005 Thanks for the pic Sam ;) So it is setlle then, right??? Dark red it is - yeahhhhh ;) Sam, is this some kind of Lego MOC for CIII, or it is the model of the future set??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted April 27, 2005 Thanks for the pic Sam ;) So it is setlle then, right??? Dark red it seems - yeahhhhh ;) still not convinced :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwingyoda Posted April 27, 2005 Thanks for the pic Sam ;) So it is setlle then, right??? Dark red it seems - yeahhhhh ;) still not convinced :P Blind are you :P :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chewie Posted April 27, 2005 ooo dark red! it looks good cant wait to see this set :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
