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They just aren’t worth the price, sadly.

Those tile pieces for the quotes sure look like stickers…welp. Eeek. Oooo.

Sounds like they backtracked, similar to how The Temple of Doom was cancelled. Both are controversial. Just my observation. Don’t be silly, of course they won’t. So many possibilities for OT, PT, and ST. Fingers crossed the diorama’s continue to see this.

Probably…

I like both the sets. I think they make nice additions to the overall diorama collection. The Death Star Duel is visually stunning and I’m glad it looks distinct from the play-scale version of the scene released previously. The Endor Chase set is nice, although I wish they developed landscape rather than upwards. I would have appreciate a large log and a tree rather than two trees. Again, the price of these things for what they are is the issue. They’ll be popular no doubt, however. I really do wish the Jabba’s throne room existed; Would have accommodated these exquisitely.

That’s my main issue, but not the only one. It just feels off, maybe it’s the shortness of the legs and the fact it doesn’t feel or look like a spider mech. The fact it’s called a “tank” probably sums it up.

I think the set will look really good to be fair! Two really interesting ships for all different types of fans. I don’t mind the figures in this one because of this, although I’d imagine we’d get something exclusive, the leakers have hinted as much combined with the fairly standard Mandalorian figure leaked a while back. Personally, I like the Snubfighter somewhat. I’ll wait for a discount which will undoubtedly come. Wish it had Greef, though. Solid 10/10 set then purely because you couldn’t have done a better set based off of that. Hate the spider tank thing, mainly because it’s inaccurate which of course is not Lego’s fault here. I wouldn’t be surprised if it is what’s been rumoured. Luminara, Rex, 2 Super Battle Droids. I think we will be getting something separatist in it, but that’s just a hunch on my end.

I’m also hoping for a surprise with Yoda’s Jedi Starfighter…but that’s almost impossible in my eyes! Praying the unknown sets are good, I’m really struggling for enthusiasm for anything this summer. Even the Mando sets are naff so far.

Yeah anything spanning from Phase II Shiny Clones, 327th, 442nd, Rex, or any new legion and I’m fairly happy. The dream would be 3 Shiny Phase II Clones and a Jedi. But that’s purely me wishlisting.

Probably Kashyyyk stuff.

No, no they would not. I’m sceptical, currently.

I can’t wait when the swamp speeder proves to be a massive disappointment.

There’s nothing wrong with being an OT fan! I think the sets are great, in fact better designed and they feel more complete than any other era, except the first wave of each of the sequel trilogy movies. I just think we need a better balance, but striking that balance is becoming especially tricky considering the influx of new content each year. I also tend to find the prequel sets are far less ‘complete’ which is super frustrating. There’s never a perfect set which is highly frustrating because the design team has all the tools and incentives to do exactly that. I am almost certain we will see sequel sets return and fans to be happy about that. I think there’s quite a few nice stuff, especially from TROS they omitted. I don’t think the love for those movies will be on the level of the prequels, unless they really expand that universe in a similar way to how The Clone Wars transformed the in-universe period. It seems clear to me that they’re slowly doing exactly that, especially with that Mando s3 episode the other week. I think the Star Wars team are pursuing a strategy of ‘hyper relevance’. They’re looking for sets that either appear directly in new shows, or represent vehicles and ships that crossover so that not only are they appearing in Mando but have been previously seen in other content. The Kenobi show is a perfect example of this. We got so many sets related to Kenobi as a character (Starfighter, AT-TE, Kenobi show sets). The summer of 2021 was quite similar too with the Duel on Mandalore stuff coinciding with Mando s2 E.g., Bo Katan. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of this strategy at all, although it does make sense. However, what has thrown me off quite a bit is this years summer wave. It all seems a bit too random. No sets really connect with each other. I was convinced we were going to see loads of Ahsoka sets E.g., Interceptor, Gunship etc.

I think “toxic” is bounded around way too often these days. I think the Lego Star Wars team underestimated the love for the Prequels, plus they prefer the OT as do many others. Whilst the latter is my opinion, the trends do point that way. They were late to realise that many of the prequel lovers now had income c. 2018. From a personal note, I get fundamentally more excited by a prequel era, especially a Clone Wars (Clone related) set. The difference is stark, actually. For example I’m far more likely to purchase a swamp speeder than the other sets of the wave. I will always defend those that want - and often loudly demand - prequel sets. Of course, when it gets daft, no go. A younger Star Wars design team (judging based off of who grew up with what “Star Wars”) would undoubtedly take the line in a new, better direction. But that’s for another day. I am looking forward to seeing this wave, and hearing more about the unknowns. It’s fairly disappointing so far which is surprising given the momentum Star Wars has had recently.

Rex has some legitimacy as far as I’m aware, but in truth I know nothing on this year rumours as of yet. Speculation, 95% certain it was at the time as I was one of many pestering for more info haha. Yes it’s a stupid argument, I think many here now are in agreement too. Oh, I’m drooling over that T6… would be a marvellous display piece. Whilst I think we were all surprised at The Justifier being released, Cad Bane’s appearance in TBOBF is important context behind the decision. It also made perfect sense for Omega, too who we didn’t get in the Shuttle the year before. Im fairly sure if you watch some of the designer videos on YT, they make clear it provided an interesting ship that they wanted to design, especially the landing mechanism.

Could easily be a new Mando ship (I don’t look at any rumours so no idea if one’s coming). I’d be shocked if the N1 Starfighter remains Mando’s ship. The point is, nothing is certain until we get concrete info. I’d probably refrain from sweeping statements such as “I am pretty sure” because Lego always surprises us, for better or worse. It’s not even a rumour.

Honestly it’s so so so tiring. It’s the clickbait YouTubers that drive me insane the most because they know better. Nothing to suggest this will be the set.

There is no reason to suggest that the set is coming out. It was made very clear that MandR was purely wishlisting. That Instagram leaker is not reliable, either. It’s not even a rumour, let alone a legitimate one.

Yeah…I don’t like this set so far. I’ll wait for the rest of the pics to be revealed. My main issues are the build itself; not sure it looks like what we saw, especially the EYE. Yes, there are plenty of explanations for potential inaccuracies but still. Figures are nice tho! Interested to see what’s in the Fang Fighter now! Had a feeling Bo would be found in that set. Darksaber is a needed improvement, but I’m surprised at the hilt still. Either way, it’s better than what we currently have. Overall, I think I bit of a meh set if I’m honest. Prefer the Snubfighter.

I’d love it, but with another large playset with Yavin I don’t even think there’s a 5% chance, sadly.

Every time I see Mando’s N-1 Starfighter on screen I think of how butchered the Lego version is. I really do hope for a remake. The one currently feels so rushed. One can hope!

Or deleted scenes. Good analysis, though.

Personally don’t think the Snubfighter is as bad of a deal than suggested. People are making these conclusions whilst seemingly forgetting the price hikes as a standard. Admittedly, Greef Karga would have been nice but until I know the minifgures for the summer wave I can’t fully use that as a criticism. In terms of the Microfighter, I can only speak of the UK price. At £13 it’s not terrible, especially when relativising with the existing prices of the sets these days.

Completely agree.

Yes. One because you can’t exclude minifigure potential, and 2 it’s an iconic scene for all prequel lovers. If some right, I can imagine an amazing display piece. Yeah, this. Swamp speeder could be anything really.