nukescientist Posted February 15, 2013 This year's wave was quite impressive. But I think for me it would TIE Fighter. For minifigs, it would be Jabba's Palace. Good they are re-releasing as I had missed out the older sets in my dark ages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBrickDaddy Posted February 15, 2013 When judging the 'best' set, you have to rule out all biases and opinions- that means every set is judged on not only minifigs or design aesthetics, but price, playability, and other factors. Some of the votes I'm seeing don't fit the bill. Jabba's palace has amazing figures and the set is spectacular in its own right, but nothing can justify that price. The Sith Fury is eye catching and well-designed, but only has 3 minifigs (not a lot for a set of that size) and is a little too compact and small- not to mention being a bit pricey as well. After examining all the pros and cons of this year's sets, I'd say it's a close race between the Skiff and the TIE fighter. Each only has one truly notable flaw- the TIE fighter was just a hair overpriced ($49.99 would have been more respectable that 54.99) and the Skiff is still lacking some small design aspects like the railings and nose on the movie vehicle. Just my two cents, but I'd like to see a poll- then we could really settle the score! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWP Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) I think the best set since 2007 is probalbly the Battle Of Endor from 2008. It included much stuff for baddies (scout speeders, AT-ST), much stuff for goodies (catapult, ewok flyer) and much great minifigs from both sides, and of course the bunker where it was all about. If you just bought that set, you could almost play the entire endor part of RotJ. Too, the builds included where well designed, with lots of functions. Edited February 15, 2013 by TWP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
North Lego Star Posted February 16, 2013 The Best Set of 2012 in my opinion was either the Y-WIng Bomber or Jabba's Place, this year though it's between the Republic Gunship and Duel on Geonosis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrasticPlastic Posted February 17, 2013 Gungan Sub - great minifigs (Padame!), accuracy, massive step up from the last one and full of play features and storage space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al82 Posted February 18, 2013 Absolutely Sets ucs 10225 and 10227!!! But i have also set 9492... Gungan Sub - great minifigs (Padame!).. Padame! yeah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Another Brick In The Wall Posted February 18, 2013 Jabba's Palace. - unbelievable minifigs (3 newly designed) - great build & snot-work. - accurate, efficient depiction of original Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al82 Posted February 18, 2013 Jabba's Palace. - unbelievable minifigs Yeah...jabba the hutt, bib fortuna, oola, gamorrean guard, salacious...wonderful design!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowlead Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) When judging the 'best' set, you have to rule out all biases and opinions- that means every set is judged on not only minifigs or design aesthetics, but price, playability, and other factors. ^^If not for this criteria, I couldn't even choose, as 2012 was a banner year for OT sets. I have lots of favs from last year - but if I had to choose, it would be the TIE Fighter at the $34.97 walmart price they had going for some weeks. It has since climbed back to $49.97, which puts the Skiff a close second, but either way, great design, great figs. Edited February 18, 2013 by lowlead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al82 Posted February 18, 2013 ^^If not for this criteria, I couldn't even choose, as 2012 was a banner year for OT sets. I have lots of favs from last year - but if I had to choose, it would be the TIE Fighter at the $34.97 walmart price they had going for some weeks. It has since climbed back to $49.97, which puts the Skiff a close second, but either way, great design, great figs. yeah, if I judge by the price, playability and Minifigs... 9492 definitely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darththeling Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) I'd go with Jabba's Palace. It was a brilliant design... so screen accurate and so many little areas that allow for playing out scenes (you can send Leia up the staircase and over Jabba's tail to free Han from the carbonite!) that make it a winner. I do feel bad for the younger kids who can't afford it or their folks can't afford it. I'm quite relieved that these awesome kits weren't being released when I was a kid in the 80s... I would have only enjoyed looking at the boxes in Woolco's or wherever. Having said that, Jabba's skiff is certainly more affordable and you get Boba and the sarlacc as well so that's probably my second choice... third choice would be the Gungan Sub, not for the Gungan army (though that is nice) but for the masterpiece minifig Queen Amidala. I've never seen a Star Wars minifig so perfectly executed and dare I say worth the wait? They could have chosen between 2-3 of her costumes from TPM but the first one from the beginning of the film was the right choice. Edited February 25, 2013 by darththeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) 10225 R2-D2 is my pick. It may be an unfair pick since it's UCS... Out of the 300+ sets I have(including all Modulars) the build for this was by far the most fun build I have done. It was so fun watching him take shape with every step. The finished model always brings a smile to my face when I look at him. Edited February 26, 2013 by Legocrazy81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pop Bumper Pete Posted February 27, 2013 The desert skiff looks great and has great minifigs. But the Tie fighter is a great size, solid build, and when you pick it up you can feel like you can destroy those pesky rebels ! Tie Fighter for the win and an honorable mention for Lobot and his Twin Pod cloud Car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
