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I’ve been relatively disappointed with the JSF’s recently, they’re too blocky. Anything to make it more streamlined is a win for me.

I really like the buildable boba. I imagine we will see Darth Vader next year. I would love to see General Grievous and a switch around of the clone helmets from a few years back with Phase I Rex and Phase II Cody.

I am looking forward to this too, I own the 2014 version and whenever I see it, it’s fantastic. I regret not buying Anakin’s 2018 JSF, so I am looking forward to this. Slightly worried at the price point, though, for the this rumoured one. I am expecting a phenomenal Anakin minifigure. I thought the same, but then again, for the last 6 years or so, LSW tend to release stuff that features somewhere that year/or the previous year in Star Wars media, but then decide the context which is likely to sell the best. I think the OT will sell better than a Mando and Grogu version, unless they released good figures.

Think there’s a space for all these. It’s really a shame that LSW didn’t go all in on the TV shows, especially the ones tailored to children! I am still at a complete loss why TK troopers have not yet currently appeared.

I was excited for the buildable Boba, and it doesn’t disappoint! Fantastic model, look forward to the future ones we receive!!

With the pace of new Star Wars media, in theory it has never been easier to release something completely new. At the same time, as each year passes and with each re-release, it becomes harder to provide something new for “old content”. I’ve always believed LSW will always leave space for improvement on the table otherwise they’ll never have anything old to iterate on. With niche sets, there’s less insensitive to re-release them as there’s less to change and/or less demand. However, if I was a designer and had some strategic say in LSW, I would be pushing for more risk to give the long time collectors incentive to buy newer sets. Realistic expectation is derived entirely from this. If we were in a time where a Coleman Trebor released in an AT-TE or a Neimodian Guard released in a Vulture Droid, then realistic expectations would be more favourable. But the reality is, LSW does not need to do this. It hasn’t been looking to push the boundary on figures for a number of years now; the only thing I can really see that LSW is doing in this regard is the sturdiness of sets. At the end of the day, I have personally felt for several years now that sets in practice haven’t been able to match sets on paper. But, no longer are my expectations mis-managed. Perception of value is a good way of conceptualising why we need more risk in terms of figures. It’s becoming increasingly common for LSW to be well behind on the release of sets. The Mando series sets this summer are a great example of this. Your example of Rotta is another. I can think of Maul: Shadow Lord as another. Figures is the easiest way to give the impression of value, another is sizeable builds. We haven’t got either at the moment, for the most part at least. I don’t think LSW help themselves with this. Most people would appreciate something new in a re-design whether that a completely new technique, design or figures. LSW’s answer to this at the moment is more compact and sturdier but more expensive and smaller-sized. Mon Mothma is a fair point. The 2012 set was almost a combination of two sets, which is why it worked so well and felt refreshing. It sounds like this duel is rather one-dimensional. Even then, Gunray should never have been released which is why it’s amazing it did because it’s what LSW should be. Bespin Duel at the higher price point makes me wish we were getting more. It might be that the set is purely focused on the Duel and the figure would stick out like a sore thumb (especially as they have the anniversary figure).

I’ll refrain from commenting politically, including putting my response into any UK political context. As I said, this is not me saying I like the current state of Star Wars, nor that I love this current wave. Most people here will recognise that I am frequently more negative than positive. Heck, I felt my own pulse at long last when I saw the 14+ sets this summer! In LSW context, this wave in principle is ok, and stands out positively vs some of the more recent ones. But this is because the bar is so low. Some day the pendulum will swing the other way. We’ve all spoken many times about why LSW IS not what or where we want it to be currently. A lack of risk and “nicheness”, particularly in figures, is just another element of this current LSW climate. However, I don’t feel comfortable making that argument whilst we have concept art anniversary figures in the wave, even if they are only in a few sets so far. Realistically, we were never getting a 4th figure in the Duel on Mustafar set at that price point. No obvious figure makes sense in the Bespin Duel, and Yavin gave us a celebratory Leia a few years back negating the need for her inclusion in the Y-Wing. I don’t see any other choice especially as LSW these days is about popular figures and vehicles. The Endor BP is perhaps a little disappointing, but the only comparison is clone wars battle packs with battle droids that are far cheaper to produce. Anakin’s JSF is interesting because it’s a far lower price point than the Interceptor (and seemingly Obi-Wan’s Episode 2 version too) but the expectations of what third figure we could see demonstrated to me that there was no obvious, realistic choice - certainly I am expecting a new Anakin with the republic insignia and if we don’t get that then absolutely it should be hammered. At the rumoured price point, 2 figures should be expected.

I’ll reserve judgement until I know whether an Ewok Village is coming or not. Currently I think it will, and I assume that there will be plentiful Ewoks. I do like the idea and prospect of additional duel sets, I just don’t think it will happen because it will make the year too stagnant imo. However, I do hope it signals the return of duel sets, including the specific ones you mention.

I can understand the current reaction here. Anniversary figures aside, it’s a safe figure lineup to say the least. That being said, it’s the strongest (on paper) January wave we have had for several years. This is not me saying I like the current state, nor that I love this wave. Rather, this wave fits entirely within my expectations and perhaps some here have wished things that were pretty much never going to happen. It is a shame they haven’t pushed the boat a bit more regardless of the anniversary figures.

This is actually really funny. Hopefully people will have access to the prelims soon, then we will get some leaks.

Good ideas @Mandalorianknight, I appreciate the creativity in many of these sets. Your anniversary figures are really great.

I would also love to see a 14+ Republic Frigate, around 1250 pcs for £160 or so. My Venator lineup could work here instead. I’m less confident of seeing a TPM remake, and I did not like how they did the colour for the Coruscant Gunship. I still think a remake is very much needed, though. @CloneCommando99, I love your £8.99 ideas! I would actually pay £14.99 for them. I also like that you’ve got 3 x 14+ sets that actually feel like 14+ (Imperial Shuttle is good this year, but not 14+ good scale wise). The Adelfi Output is a great idea and shows there’s plenty of new minifigure options. If only 14+ came earlier, because the Fondor would have been perfect. I can’t see Andor being relevant any more unlike Mando and the Offworld Sandcrawler.

All good ideas! The potential is very clearly there. Throw in a CIS Landing Craft and a Jabba’s Palace to that list.

You’d think it’s the prequel love next summer. Given the 14+ sets this summer, and the rumoured Anakin’s Interceptor and Bounty Hunter Pursuit next year, I think we might get the following. Republic LAAT Gunship £160: Yoda, Kit Fisto, Agen Kolar, Phase I Clone Pilot, Phase II Clone Trooper (x2) Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser £180: Shaak Ti, Saesse Tiin, Phase II Kamino Security Clone Trooper Captain, Phase II Kamino Security Forces Clone Trooper (x2), Republic Officer

In terms of inflation, yes. Turbo Tank is a slight discrepancy due to the large wheel pieces, but your overall point is right. Currently, around 950 pieces is around £140, but that does not take into account the Remnant AT-AT and Sandcrawler coming later this year; Sandcrawler has around 1700 pcs, for £200 or so, so there is hope. It was only in 2024 when the Imperial Star Destroyer had 1555 pcs for £150. Lego need to provide a 16+ line, which separates these flagship sets where possible. This should provide sets between £220-£250. I am not entirely convinced LSW are protecting customers by downscales so they don’t spiral in terms of costs, given UCS continue to get larger and more expensive.