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Wonder how the creator VW Beetle scales with Prime, if it matches then it’s a good starting point for G1 Bumblebee.

I agree with you. It’s not great forcing people to purchase a £650 set for a specific exclusive figure. I’m sure there’s a huge market for specific figs with a microfighter. Which I’m sure which was the original point of the microfighter range.

I’m not sure what’s happening with mine. I knew it was going to be popular so I pre-ordered it. I was expecting to see it in my cart when I picked up the X-Wing and promo items but wasn’t there. Will have to be patient and wait for the rush to die down.

That price is a thing. Nice to see them put the steering wheel on the correct side though. Would have to see it side by side with the Technic version before I’m completely sold on it

Just pre-ordered the new Executor. Will go nicely next to the UCS version. I'd be happy with more capital ships in that scale.

UCS X-Wing in May and Sail Barge later in the year would definitely be top picks for me. The wallet would be taking a hit though.

Same pattern with the UCS AT-AT and separate Hoth AT-ST. I’m pretty certain a Skiff will be an additional set then people can decide if they want one or two. It would make minifig choice interesting though. If people wanted two skiffs would they really want more duplicates of the common minifigs? Although I don’t predict many complaints about there being more Boba Fett figs out there.

I’d say the UCS AT-AT is just over half tiled. Lots of exposed studs. Agree with you about it not being the final design but not for the reason you said.

Is the Brixmax kit worth the money for this set? It seems to be double the price of the other light kits for the same set. I've got this set and Ecto1 10274 to light up and just wondering which are the best light kits to go for.

I know what you mean. This is definitely a display piece. I remember playing with one as a kid so I have the memory factor tempting me. The price is just too much. If you wanted a 2600 on display you can buy an original working one for less money than this set. Personally I think they should have left out the opening section and possibly the mini builds and priced it at the same original cost of the 2600 when it came out. I like the cartridges though, definitely possibilities of making more games if someone made sticker sets for them.

Looks to be pretty similar sized to one I made. I'm happy to share build details if you want.

For the more seasoned collectors, our hands may not be as steady as they once were so not having to deal with stickers is a bonus.

Hopefully this is the first of many sets in the Transformers line. The UCS style branding & pricing suggests that there are going to be more sets in this scale. Brickheadz and Star Wars style Helmets also have potential as sets. The big question is would they ever make them in System scale. The amount of potential there is huge. There's also the minifigure side of things. Kreo did attempt them, would Lego succeed where they failed.

Not all license deals will be of the same value. Habros biggest competitor in the Toy market is Lego. For them to allow them to use one of their most popular brands must have come at considerable cost. Hasbro will be making as much profit as Lego out of this deal. Disney licensing is also on the high side too compared to the ones you listed. I can't see them making a G1 Megatron for the reasons you gave. Even Starscream is unlikely as the G1 version was a combat aircraft. Soundwave is more likely and as a fan I would be interested in owning that set if it's made. The only other main non military Decepticons are the Constructicons and Insecticons. G1 TF fans who owned the toys in the 80s are all in their 40s and 50s now. It's a Prime market with disposable income.

This is a day 1 purchase for me. I know it's heavy on the price side, understandable with the license though. For pure childhood nostalgia I have to own this. I already own a version of Prime made by another brand but to actually have an officially licensed version is fantastic. I've seen a review where they mentioned the obvious lack of trailer. That could be an epic MOC. I'd probably just try and make a better name plate stand that can hold the accessories not in use depending on how it is being displayed. That's my ringtone!