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Debates on Acolyte or Star Wars morality should be had in the Media topic found in my tag below. Stay on the topic of actual Lego in this thread please.

I stand corrected! Glad no one took me up on that bet.

How confident are we that the DnD CMF pics are legit? They look so fake to me.

I'd bet money those "leaks" for the CMF are fake.

That's a really nice looking door you built. And I love the insignia on the wall.

Loving your custom hutt!

Love your shuttle! Looks really good at that scale.

How you managed to build a better white hall-way scene than the new set is beyond me, but you did it. It looks amazing! Getting texture to look right like that on white walls is very hard. Excellent work.

Simple, but very excellent!

I like those micro ships. And your photoshopped laser effects are really nice.

I really like your bounty hunter ship!

Nice Jody, you're making me wish Lego made hoses in trans-red. That adds a nice effect to your build.

Contest is closed. We'll get started on scores soon!

Yeah, once you see the bad sprue marks you can't un-see them!

Thanks for emailing them. Lego has let their quality control decline. I even sent comparison pictures and they agreed with me that Legos aren't what they used to be. If we, their fan base and consumers don't complain it won't get better.

Most of the "leaks" this week have just been re-posts of what we've seen before. I don't think there's anything new right now.

Helmet mis-prints are one thing. That's to be expected and Lego's pretty good about sending replacements for those if you ask. But it's the overall quality control that's really sunk. Compare a piece from today to one from 5-6 years ago. You'll see that the injection mold marks are noticably worse today. And to that the occasional factory scratch, blemish, crack, or mis-print and the flaws add up fast. The quality has gone down and the price has gone up. Complain, ask for replacement parts for low quality pieces even if you try to justify "not needing it", and eventually Lego will get the picture and make positive changes. It's their moto that says "only the best is good enough." Make them live up to it.

Lego's quality control has clearly gone downhill in recent years. And you are correct, for the price they charge we should expect better QC. Please send them a message/complaint. Even if you don't ask for replacement pieces, Lego needs to know we aren't happy with the corners they are cutting. They won't change their model unless they hear from us.

The dark green Viking torso also moved to bestseller. Very happy about that as I plan to get a lot of them the next x2 points rolls around.

I know news is slow right now, but let's not get into wishlisting please.

That's only a few extra days. Should we take a vote and see if everyone is okay with extending the contest 1 week? I doubt it'll take you that long to try again!

This topic is for asking questions about LEGO Star Wars. If it doesn't belong in one of the other dedicated threads then it belongs here! Other dedicated threads include: 2021 News Thread 2021 Set Discussion Wishlists Culture and Media And here are some older threads for your reference:

There is another forum. I just gave you access to it.

The Mercenaries Many people operate from the shadows of the galaxy. Found in back rooms, seedy cantinas, corrupt boardrooms, or smuggler's holds those aligned with the Mercenaries can be seen in every corner of the galaxy. The Mercenaries Faction: The Mercenaries are more than just Bounty Hunters, here are examples of some of the many groups who form the Mercenaries. Smugglers Sometimes the quickest way to make a credit or two is to be quick. Getting past blockades, avoiding port fees, or dodging fleets of ships smugglers pride themselves in getting goods to their customers. Bounty Hunters Whether part of a guild or acting as a free-lancer bounty hunters can find your target, for the right price. With advancing technology making carbon freezing more safe for lifeforms it's only getting easier to have your bounty delivered to you warm or cold. Mandalorians After the fall of their planet to the Empire, the people of Mandalore scattered across the stars. Still a fierce race of people, and armed with personal Beskar armor, Mandalorians have many skills that make them sought after by anyone with enough credits or a job noble enough to attract their interest. How to join the Mercenaries To join the Mercenaries Faction, drop a message here or PM Leaders: @Jody Meyer or TBD, to express your interest. All builders are invited. There are no expectations for how much or what you need to build, and all building is encouraged and welcomed. Faction Information For RPG rules and information on game mechanics, please refer to the Core Rules Page, linked here: __________________________________________________________________________________ The Mercenaries is run by the Mercenaries Leadership Team. This consists of the two to three most active players, measured through numbers of builds, community involvement and helping to run the Team. All players however, are welcomed to participate in the decision making process and the way in which the Team is run will be flexible and dependent on member involvement and numbers of members. Faction Bonuses Throughout the RPG, each faction is offered XP bonuses which are redeemable by incorporating specific elements, figures or storylines into your builds. The current bonuses are: Mandalorians: Include Beskar in your build and get +2 XP Smugglers: Show the smuggling of something in your build and get +3 XP Syndicates: Show a bounty hunter for hire in your build and get +3 XP Most importantly of all: have fun and may the force be with you!

Great to have you in the game!