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I have been following this thread for about 100 pages now, jackstar99, and I can tell you that the community does not know any specifics about these supposed sets. The "tangible" evidence is that after 10,000 supporters for a UCS sand crawler on Cusoo, LEGO denied it's production, implying they want to make the set themselves. But we will let you know as soon as we find something ;)

To comment on the odd under priced sets, it might make sense for the bigger peace sets to be cheaper. I mean, the battle packs (which are bought in higher quantities) probably will generate the most revenue. I bet their market researchers discovered that it would be better for 100 people to buy a $70 set than have 50 people buy a $90 set.

I wonder if we are going to get new imperial officer hats. Can anyone tell just by looking at the picture of the imperial officer and the crew figure? It seems to be about the only thing left about star wars lego figs that lego hasn't redone yet.

Thanks Tyfett. That was the official answer I was looking for.

Does anyone know when the 2014 line up will appear in stores in the US?

Just checked the online official lego store. The Endor Battle pack seems to be officially discontinued. It is no longer listed in the store and had no price when you click on it. It still is on the regular lego website however. My guess is the new BPs are right around the corner to release day. For people concerned with the lack of advertising, don't be worried. My guess is since Lego BPs do so well, they dont need to advertise for them; they are almost an impulse buy. I would only see advertising for the larger sets that need to attract people to the stores. Also, has anyone ever seen an ad for a BP? I never have except in the catalog.

Maybe they will surprise us by releasing all the sets in February!

When are these sets going to be released in the US? And when were the winter 2013 sets released at Toys R Us in the US? Anyone know? It's important.

Yeah, How about just the Utapau background like it should be! something like this would suffice (in a simpler version of course) http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100918093757/starwars/nl/images/5/51/Clone_troopers_arriveren_op_Utapau.png

Someone, Please tell me when these sets will be released in the U.S. at the earliest possible instance! I know the US store "Toys R Us" gets them early. Is that correct? I would like to have these sets in my possession by Dec. 25. thanks.

In Ep. III General Gree has black boots that go up to his knees. That's why his pants are black and camo on the top.

Do any of these sets we are talking about come out in December?

It seems LEGO always does some sort of big set in the summer wave. Cloud City, I think, is more of an "Ewok Village-type set." It's not like a ship but more like a giant scene from the movie. By the way, is there something wrong with the lack of leaked official pictures? I mean, has it ever been this late? I know there is no set "date" but I am wondering if LEGO did something to make sure they don't get leaked until the official catalog.

but who brought up that there was a possibility of a Slave-1 or AT AT? I am not even searching fro evidence really, I just want to know where the idea was sparked.

I don't understand what these rumors of a UCS Slave-1 or ATAT are based on? I mean, people are just talking about and taking it fro granted. if someone could show me a link to some evidence that would be great because I am curious myself. Otherwise I just think of it as a wishful item.

That's a good example. However, if the arms were just white instead of black it would be 20 times better. That's what I did. And this only proves my point, If all the arms are to be printed on, I could not change the color. making very unique pieces.

I never said it wouldn't be possible to interchange items and parts, it would just be less, not zero. besides, on most figures, having just plain arms and legs can leave room for some general creativity. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to a lot of printing. What I said was that on the more mundane and common-place figures, there gets to be a point were it is just unnecessary. So far LEGO has not crossed the line, but it may be around the corner.

I just hope LEGO doesn't overprint the figures. Sometimes it just gets too "noisy." There should never be an instance where all the legs, arms, front and back are printed. that greatly reduces interchangeability: a tenet LEGO prides themselves on. I say, for some great and "one-time-only figures," print away. but for a stormtrooper? KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid).

What about the Death Star Gunners battle pack did you see? Give me all the details please.

this has been a very long wait for a total reveal.

It seems like leg painting has become a standard this year. last year it was still an exclusive if it had leg painting and kind of rare. I'm guessing arm painting with be standard within another year or so.

could you tell if they added a new figure like an imperial officer or a stormtrooper? Are you sure there were 2 royal guards? It's important.

right, but my point was it wouldn't matter to me if the battle pack was $20 an included 8 figures or if it was $10 and included 4 figures. Either way if I spend $100 I am going to get 40 figures.

it wouldnt matter for people who buy the packs en masse.

those prelim pics could be months old as well. I am sure they are beyond that now and probably very close to production phase.