Derek

Everyone is acting like it would be so strange for Lego to put in a figure that wouldn't make sense in the context of the set. They've been doing it for years, most recently Ceremony Leia in the Y-Wing and Queen Amidala in the Gungan Sub, to name a couple. They are both fantastic figures and we probably would never get sets that they would be in context in. Lego is just trying to get out figures that fans would want. If Han is in the A-Wing set, I would highly doubt it would be the normal one we've already been getting for years.

That's almost like saying that sets based on the the Star Wars prequels aren't in the same theme as ones from the original trilogy...

This is definitely an underwhelming series. The figures are all well-designed, but this reveal didn't get me as excited as the unveilings of Series 6 and 7. Hopefully Series 9 will be great...

What are you talking about? -Derek

:laugh: I was trying to assist you by giving some advice from my perspective as how to go about handling this matter in a way that would get you what you want as quickly as possible. Now you are just coming off as super-standoffish towards everybody and I think it's hilarious that you say it's a matter between you and them, yet you're posting in a forum that is very public to an international community. Good luck, buddy. You're going to need it...

Exactly. I work in customer service and am certain that is the type of thing that probably made them roll their eyes, probably even laugh, at. You have to remember that even though Lego is a company, it is comprised of human beings, who, just like you, are not flawless. The people you are contacting about this issue are customer service representatives and have absolutely no control over the issue at hand. I'm positive that they don't appreciate your hostility. Just my two cents. -Derek P.S.- It probably isn't the best idea to have your full address posted...

This is cool as a MOC, but I like the simplicity and creativity of the original. Nice work though. -Derek

I think it would be interesting to see a modular being 48x32 or even 64x32 (with the street side being the longest) for the sake of changing up the line. I look forward to this set and the building techniques and minifigures it features. The modular buildings always feature clever combinations of otherwise generic parts to make unique characters. I also hope the set features a rare color: a predominantly medium nougat building would be -Derek

I'm hoping this new Palpatine set will be in the $40-60 range: Not too big, but big enough to do the scene justice. Hopefully, Kit Fisto will be done in the new Olive Green color seen in the Dino line and on Nute Gunray. I'm very interested to see the figures from this set; most of the ones likely to be included have been recently done in CW style, so will be able to use the same molds, just with different prints.

I think the "action" picture of Gunray and the droid at the top is hilarious. Neither of them really have much to do with the set, but are nice bonuses nonetheless. Anakin's Yellow Interceptor was my first Star Wars set and I definitely like and plan on getting this one. My only complaint though is price; this is double the MSRP of the original set, and that one had a Vulture Droid too. However, that's to be expected as of late. Thanks for the review! -Derek

"Brooklyn woman starts petition against girl-themed Legos" *shaking my head*

Mega Bloks has a Halo license. So there's not even a chance Lego will do it. It's annoying to come here looking for updates and discussion about Series 7 and find a bunch of fanboys drooling over Halo.

Wow. Thank you for producing one of the most thorough reviews I've ever read. I think you and I look for and appreciate the same type of detail in sets, and this review caters to the exact angle I want to see the set from. As for you're opinions on the entire line, I think you hit the nail on the head. It's been annoying to hear (/read ) people blindly bashing the line without reading much into it. I don't think a lot of people realize how much effort Lego put into the Friends line with their research, etc; It's as though they think they Lego is taking a blind chance and just producing sets they think the target will like. Hopefully this review changes a lot of minds of members of the community regarding the Friends line, as it really deserves a shot. It's sad how we live in a culture where "blue = boy, pink = girl" and so many people make adamant judgements based on a simple cultural phenomenon that's been thrown upon them since birth. Thank you again. -Derek

Wait. I'm probably more excited about Lego sets for a Disney Cartoon than I should be. But I am. I was actually just thinking about this last night and how it was only a matter of time before we got Phineas and Ferb sets. Between the Disney license, the fact that P&F is one of the most popular Disney franchises right now, and the dozens of set opportunities, everything seems perfect. All along, I knew the new Azure blue color would be perfect for Perry. -Derek

It's a toy. Not the next Harry Potter book. I wish there were some smaller ($25 and less) sets in the summer wave...the ones in the current wave are fantastic.