ILikePi Posted June 21, 2009 Thanks for the awesome review, CopMike and Hinckley! What you said in those videos were hilarious! This set looks really good, (and futuristic) but unfortunately, I probably won't be able to get it, as there are so many sets coming out this year. Those play features and minifigures are amazing. I voted above average, since it is a bit pricy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted June 21, 2009 great review and even better Admiral Ackbar impressions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarduk Posted June 21, 2009 Nice review Mike! i was laughing after the A-Wing merry go round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoflWafls Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Wow, I will definiantly buy this. I can really see this being the next "Cloud City"! Also, I spit out my glass of water that I was drink at the time when I heard your Ackbar impersonation. Edited June 21, 2009 by RoflWafls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algernon Posted June 21, 2009 I like the way this set looks, and that A-Wing is quite good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wout Posted June 21, 2009 Thank you for the nice review. The hangar is a bit basic, but the A-wing-go-round is a nice detail. The control room is nice (although some stickers). I like these bionicle pieces used as hologram. Are they in much bionicle sets? The minifigs are great. I hope there wil be sometime Mon Calamari's in Other sets because I don't think I can pay also this set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asuka Posted June 21, 2009 Thanks for that fine and funny review, CopMike. A very interesting set with some nice and pretty cool features and smart design ideas. I really like the A-wing engine and the spinning gimmick - well done, TLC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oky Posted June 21, 2009 Thanks for the review, yadda yadda... I really like the turn-around feature. And the minifigs are excellent. Do any of them have back printing? You don't show or tell us anything about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinn-man Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) I like the fact that the A wing pilot comes with hair, it's just those little details that make the set so great. And was that Copmike yelling "Megablocks can't repel functionality of this magnitude" ? I can just see people walking by his hotel room door wondering what was going on in there . (Just assuming that you're still in Chicago at Brickworld). Edited June 21, 2009 by Tinn-man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleBuilder Posted June 21, 2009 A really nice set, can,t imagine all the use of those Mon Calmari head with general Mandine head, Lando torsos is perfect for an ww2 general or officer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bundalings Posted June 22, 2009 Such excellent use of the Bionicle Tridax pods for the hologram. I hope to pick up this set... the price is an issue, though... ~Bunda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Who Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) So, what's the story on that last pic, are you trying to tell us something? Maybe it has something to to with his pink crew. I love the removeble engine concept; I'm not sure if it makes much sense, but it's cool just the same! Good point, seeing as how most damaged vehicles just blow up in space. Still, a nice idea, nevertheless. And was that Copmike yelling "Megablocks can't repel functionality of this magnitude" ? I can just see people walking by his hotel room door wondering what was going on in there. ...Lando torso's perfect for a WW2 general or officer. Actually, that's a good idea... Edited June 22, 2009 by booger540 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumoffu Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the review. Well done! I like the detachable engine block and the crane in the hangar. Let's hope we see it more in the future. The minfigs are great & add real value to this set. Now I just have to see what New Zealand price will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RileyC Posted June 22, 2009 Wow WOw WOW! It looks so good! The minifigs are so cool and i dont think they need to put any body else in the set. I mon calamari heads look really shiny (or that might just be the flash ) The a wing spinning feature looks really cool but kinda pointless though but Ackbar's chair is good with the spinning feature cause its what it does. There seems to be a lot of technic stuff with the set which is ok it make it more mechanic. Great review and cant wait for the set!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunamis Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the great review! Will be picking this set up for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cole Posted June 22, 2009 I think the set is too overpriced, but definitly looks good. The minifig's are amazing, and I like the command center thing, but the hanger is just too plain for my liking. The A-wing is also pretty good, but overall I think the Endor bunker is way better for around the same price. 3.5/5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alldarker Posted June 22, 2009 I have bought a 7754 Home One one-Bay recently, so I'm still waiting for it, but seeing the review has slightly brought down my expectations of this set. Although the A-Wing really is nice in dark green, the hangar and the command centre are indeed too plain. The turntable for th A-wing is interesting, but looks a little unwieldy, and using the same technique for Ackbar's command chair is a slightly gratitious and unnecessary feature. I would have liked to see pictures of the 'underfloor' storage areas by the way, and perhaps some better pictures of the crane in the hangar. Any chance? Probably the best thing about this set are the minifigs though, so I am still really looking forward to receiving this set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Future74 Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the review CopMike I check my sources everyday to see if it's available, but no luck yet. Well done on getting it. It was love at first sight when I saw pictures of this. I think this set is amazing, just take a look at what your getting: - hangar - A-wing - conference and control room - five new minifigures, of whom two have got Mon Calamari heads. (which I think are expensive to produce) I missed out on the A-wing, so this kinda makes my rebel fighters complete. So I'm voting outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderFox Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the Review CopMike im still pending on getting this or not, but the pics of the minifigures are making me think more and more the first option CommanderFox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty tbone Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks for the review! I love the minifigs but am lukewarm to the whole set (which is how I felt about the Cloud City). However, I'll definitely get one, because I still regret never getting Cloud City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Posted June 22, 2009 Great Review, Awesome pics! The Minifigs are really good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klaus-Dieter Posted June 22, 2009 Thank you very much for that great review, Copmike! I voted for Outstanding since it is simply outstanding! :oh: Cons: - too big A-Wing Fighter - not the ship as whole but "only" three locations - price (romors say 120 Euros - imo too 20 Euros too much!) Pros: + five new minifigs + three locations + very realistic looking + awesome minifigure constellation I'm really looking forward to buy this set since I will buy this awesome set! Klaus-Dieter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoflWafls Posted June 22, 2009 Just a quick question, does the A-Wing pilot really come with the hair? Or did you just add that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calebexo01 Posted June 22, 2009 Wow. this set is better than i thought! i was not too impressed with anything in the preliminary pics besides the figs, but your awesome rewiew shows a lot of cool stuff in this set. i really like the new a-wing. i didnt realize that it was not exactly the same as the last one! hopefully i will be able to afford this set too because it looks amazing! thanks for the great review CopMike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
