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Knowing nothing about this guy, I just watched a clip of him from Rebel Ridge and... Yeah. I like this a lot.

A lot of folks seem to be all aboard the Gunn train because they enjoy his movies. The thing is, accuracy issues aside, Gunn is just incredibly one note. All of his superhero stuff has the same feel to it. I mostly dislike him making Star Lord an utter buffoon to the point where even the comics have made him such (a topic for another day), and turning the Guardians into nothing but a bunch of joke characters. People love it, though. I look at Suicide Squad and I see the same problem. Assault on Arkham and Hell to Pay are objectively better films, even though yes, animated-vs-live-action-yada-yada. They get the tone of the Squad right. I agree that differences in adaptation don't necessarily mean a filmmaker disrespects the source material, but a Ra's al Ghul without the Lazarus Pit, Vulture and Mysterio being Iron Man's enemies/Spider-Man is basically Iron Lad are changes that do come across as just not "Getting it". Krypto's specific breed isn't the issue (he's an alien dog, after all), it's the size and stature of the breed chosen that does. Krypto is usually depicted as a Labrador for a reason. Story choices matter. Filmmaking choices matter. It's more than just "a dog". Making Krypto just any old dog takes away from what Krypto is and what he adds to Superman as a character. A strong guard dog, a fiercely loyal companion (emphasis on the fierce), and a superhero in his own right. Visually, it's important for Krypto to be a bigger breed. It's been received well enough. It is a bit overdesigned though, but that's the case with every superhero costume now, it seems. And this is why he shouldn't be making movies for established characters and universes. Make your own characters and sprinkle in your life, that's fine. But you're not Superman. A good writer knows how to separate themselves from their characters.

Are we seriously done with "Phrasing"!? That's your counterpoint? He's still not a terrier. And no, he's not literally everyone's dog. Superman is making a point about Krypto's heroics, not a statement of fact. I, for one, hope Arkham is much more affordable. We don't need another exorbitantly priced set. $300 maximum, but I'd love to see it done well at the $200-$250 range. There's no way Lego will release an Arkham Asylum worthy of a $500 price tag. No way. They'd have to include every villain known to man for it to even be remotely worth it. That's not even getting started on the building, with mess hall, foyer, offices, individualized prison cells, prison yard, guard tower, infirmary, etc. Plus Batman and his twelve sidekicks/allies. For $500 I need to see 20 figures at a minimum, no reuses (outside of Batman and maybe Joker), and several new characters.

It could be either, the only way to even tell would be the choice of Astromech. R7 is more "iconic" because of course he is, but I like R4-F5's color scheme more. Pairing it with the ARC-170 makes sense, imo. Why ignore Order 66? They've already acknowledged it with the Kelleran Beq set. These same two sets shared their last appearance together, 15 years ago. There's no way this wasn't part of the thought process.

People who say that Supes should be relatable: No he shouldn't. No more than Batman or Green Lantern or Flash, etc. He's an ideal. The Superman. Of course, he's also your all-American, baseball and apple pie kinda guy. He's family-oriented and loves to help people, but again, he's an inspiration. A symbol of hope. He can also fly and shoot lasers out both eyes. He's everything we can be and more. Snyder leaned heavy into the idea that this godlike being is, in fact, godlike. It's not a disservice to Superman's character to be portrayed in this way. All-Star Superman, while making Clark more mortal, yes, still ends with even Luthor acknowledging that Superman is a higher lifeform. Lex Luthor. Superman is holding the Sun together by the end of that story. Relatable doesn't mean better. As for Krypto, like with Superman, he isn't just a dog. He's the dog. He's Superdog. A small terrier isn't gonna cut it for me. Krypto should be a hound, Great Dane, Shepherd, hell, I'd even take a Husky or wolf (a la Young Justice). People forget that this pooch isn't just some guy's dog. He's a superhero in his own right. Tl;dr: Can Superman be somewhat relatable? Sure. Should he be completely relatable? No. He's Superman, not Man. Does it matter what kind of dog Krypto is? Yes, he's a Kryptonian Hound, and unless that there's a puppy, there's nothing super about that dog. UCS Arkham should have like 20 minifigures, which means it'll only have like seven. Batman, Harleen Quinzel, Prison Joker, Poison Ivy, Penguin (for some reason), Security Guard, Scarecrow. I'd love to be wrong about this. Real ones remember Streaky the GOAT. He's not everyone's dog. He's Superman's dog. Some people don't like Great Danes. Should Scooby-Doo suddenly be a Dalmatian? Krypto's a White Lab, occasionally depicted as a Shepherd. (Edit: this is how he is drawn in comics/what he's based of off) He can do whatever he wants, it's his movie. But, it's not accurate to the source material. This is just factual. Does this mean it'll be a terrible movie? Of course not. I still don't think Gunn cares about accurately portraying these characters that he loves to claim, though. He just wants to do his own thing. As fans of the source material, we're allowed to call him out on it. Krypto is a non-issue, sure, but the idea of corporate Superheroes wearing Maxwell Lord uniforms (Especially Hawkgirl and Guy freakin' Gardner), the Guardian Commandos Squad (look at all three of those teams and tell me it's not the same), the only thing he's got right so far is the costume and the fact the Superman has a dog. Let's pump the brakes on Gunn's saviorship until the movie actually drops.

I always thought Krypto was like a Kryptonian Labrador, not a glorified Jack Russel Terrier. Terrible casting... (joking-not-joking)

His face print is my reaction to your take. I think only Han suffered face wise during this era, and Luke's girly hair did him no favors, but overall, it was a decent transition period. Besides, the 2010 Rebel Pilot torsos are superior to their previous design, the Stormtroopers were basically unchanged for like 12 years (Endor Battle Pack and Imperial Inspection notwithstanding), and while the Hoth Rebel design did change, torso wise it was much more accurate to the film uniform (though color was not), and the officer torso could still be used as a massable figure, they just wanted to sneak in Bren Derlin. As for clones, the animated Phase Is defined an entire generation and are GOATed. Ditto for the 2005 Phase IIs. Despite their flaws, I'd argue that the Clone Wars clones are the easiest to integrate with a realistic collection, especially for the time (as long as their helmets stay on, of course )

I'd argue that Plo's at least one of the most visually interesting of the Prequel Jedi, next to Chad Fisto of course. I find it funny that you like Shaak Ti and Luminara over Plo, as they do even less, but those are still pretty legit faves. Some of us (me) still don't have a Turbo Tank, but I'll concede that 2016 was a pretty good one. Maybe an AT-OT (or UT-AT ) if they go Republic. I also would not argue against an Imperial Juggernaut, complete with Bill Burr minifigure! I'm really glad I actually like the Clone Wars style. I know it's super unpopular, but it helps in cases like these. That said, every CW Jedi should get the realism treatment. I too believe in 212th Supremacy. Odd Ball's gonna be an awesome figure. There is that one episode in Season 2 where he and Ahsoka go into the Underworld to hunt down Aurra Sing and Boba Fett, and also at the end of the Citadel Arc. You don't have to give a detailed answer, but I'm curious to know if you enjoyed any of the Clone Wars? As in full episodes/arcs? Season 4 and 5 are where it gets really good (Season 5 in particular, Season 4 only has Umbara and that's really it) I mean, it's not the only set he could come in. A dropship is still likely. I just don't see how a Night Trooper battle pack is gonna be good, not only is each trooper unique, but they need arm printing (and a lot more helmet printing) to even be serviceable. White arms are not it.

(Though he seemed to grasp the concept of Batgirl okay) @Swordy Yes, Brother. We Shall Reclaim That Which Is Rightfully Ours. Long Live Blacktron!

You mean one of the most popular Jedi not named Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda, or Mace Windu? He's top 5 for most people, ranking above Kit Fisto. Not to mention being Filoni's favorite Jedi, which led to him being featured quite often throughout the Clone Wars tv show. How is getting a massively popular starfighter that hasn't been seen in 14 years, and a much demanded variant of another starship not seen in about 20, boring? I know the prequels aren't the most beloved Star Wars, but these have been fan demands for quite some time. I do think he's overdue for a remake (but so is Plo Koon), maybe in the summer wave. Yeah, I'd argue Wolffe is incredibly likely, but then again, Yoda's Starfighter exists. They could cheap out on us and only include Plo Koon and the Droid (hoping for R4-F5).

Top 3 Sets of 2025 ARC-170 ARC-170 ARC-170 Honorable mention goes to the Blade of Dorin (Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter), but it was a tightly contested race.

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I really want Sports to make a comeback. Namely, I'd love a CMF series (or maybe stadium sets) for a particular American sport, with it's sights on international fandom: The NFL! Basically, just an excuse to get figures of iconic players across the 32 teams, a chance to get the rugby mold in football colors, just for the merch purposes. I understand that it's a limited market, but with the NFL branching out to the UK, Germany, and even Brazil, it's only a matter of time before it has international appeal. Besides, Germany got it's football CMF, and we've had NBA sets in the past. I'd argue they should just commit to LOTR at this point. Or D&D, or even a new original fantasy IP (a la Castle 2007 or Elves). Much wider appeal. If the Star Wars sequels are getting the shaft when it comes to sets, even less popular (and dubious in quality) shows like Wheel of Time have almost no chance, sadly. To expand upon my NFL idea: Legends and Current Players CMF Style AFC Series Bengals - Chad Johnson Steelers - Troy Polamalu Ravens - Lamar Jackson Browns - Myles Garrett Colts - Peyton Manning Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence Texans - CJ Stroud Titans - Steve McNair Bills - Josh Allen Dolphins - Dan Marino Patriots - Tom Brady Jets - Joe Namath Chiefs - Patrick Mahomes Broncos - John Elway Chargers - Phillip Rivers Raiders - Maxx Crosby NFC Series Lions - Barry Sanders Packers - Brett Farve Bears - Walter Payton Vikings - Justin Jefferson Falcons - Deion Sanders Buccaneers - Mike Evans Saints - Drew Brees Panthers - Cam Newton Eagles - Jalen Hurts Cowboys - Micah Parsons Commanders - Terry McLaurin Giants - Eli Manning 49ers - Jerry Rice Rams - Aaron Donald Cardinals - Kyler Murray Seahawks - Richard Sherman

Never have I been more offended by something so true. And it's not always random three digit numbers...sometimes it's a random two digit number! In Legends, some battalions were specialized by mission type, so the unit designations mattered a little more, it would be similar to stormtroopers wearing different armor depending on the battlefront. It also serves some narrative function, namely the Jedi's affect on the clones, and contrasts nicely with the sterile color palette of the Empire. IRL, various battalions in several militaries display unit identifiers, to set them apart from each other, it helps soldiers take pride in their unit. (Not sure about the UK, but it's common in the US)

Interesting. Nobody here thought of Mirialan Rebels? Or Sarrissa Jeng? Or even a Cerean Rebel pilot? Random old man (with hair to cover the back wrinkles)? Those are fairly decent reuses for the Jedi, not to mention the navy cape and solid black skirt, even the navy hood has its uses. Those two have given me a lot of customization options, more than another set of (presumably human) Jedi would have. Oh what could have been. That's the last we'll ever see of the realistic troopers, too.

All fair points. My only counter is that even the Rogue One soldiers could clearly be identified as Rebel personnel due to share uniform elements. Like helmets, blasters, choice of clothing (even if the colors didn't match), etc. Even real world guerilla fighters share elements of design among the ranks (VC, Confederates, most terrorist groups), even if just hastily cobbled together. RO's flak jackets and SpecForce buckets (both the turtle shells and Hoth/Endor caps) I'd argue still makes that group uniform. Many of the prints across RO's Rebel minifigs were often color swaps of the same base print, namely the vest and pants. I'd say the Rebellions tactics worked more towards disguising them than any uniform, or lack thereof. They'd become relatively easy to spot when engaged in military operations (or when clearly snooping around where they're not wanted). There is room for both interpretations. I think George's lack of military knowledge strikes again, as his Rebels have more unique equipment than logic would dictate. Disney and the EU tend to skew more towards the ragtag opinion. I like the Rebel uniforms, I think Lego should make more of them. Already done, Cap'n.

*Ahem* In the Grand Army of the Republic (Clone Wars Edition) the following unit structure is adhered to: Squad: 9 Troopers, led by a Sergeant (Never explained if this is 8 Privates + 1 Sergeant, or 9 Privates + 1 Sergeant, ditto for the following groups) Platoon: 4 Squads, led by a Lieutenant (36 men) Company: 4 Platoons, led by a Captain (144 men) Battalion: 4 Companies, led by a Commander (576 men) Regiment: 4 Battalions, led by a Regimental Commander (2,304 men) Legion: 4 Regiments, led by a Senior Commander (9,216 men) Corps: 4 Legions, led by a Marshal Commander (36,864 men) This is the army structure I use when doing serious army building, or when crafting stories set in the Clone War Era. Numbers are subject to change based on a number of factors, including casualties, reinforcements, non-combat personnel, amd non-army divisions (aka gunners, pilots, and naval officers) For the Empire (and less defined armies, like the CIS and Rebellion), I'm a bit more arbitrary. Stormtroopers are organized according the needs of a mission. What I mean by that is, each major Imperial villain (Vader, Thrawn, Moff Gideon) has their own troops, with their own structures. Elite units are built to ratio with the Stormtrooper Corps (like 1 Scout Trooper for every 10 Stormtroopers). I also army build crewmen and navy personnel, their numbers are completely random. Stormtroopers: Squads of 10, 5 Squads to a Platoon, 5 Platoons to a Company, 4 Platoons to a Battalion (1000 men) Biker Scouts: 2 to a Patrol, 4 to a Squad, 40 to a Platoon, 200 to a Company (attached to a Stormtrooper Battalion) Elite Forces (Death Troopers, Shadow Troopers, Etc.): 6-8 Members to a Fireteam. For Elite Stormtrooper Squads, 4 Stormtroopers (At the rank of Corporal and above), 2 Scout Troopers (At the rank of Specialist and above) The Empire lends itself to more fluidity thanks to having near constant recruits, making a strict system near impossible. Battle Droid Platoons: 50 B1s, 10 B2s, 6-8 Droidekas. Battalion strengths are around a 1000 B1s. Rebels are also organized arbitrarily, but the typical army squad is around 12 members. It should be worth noting, I use these numbers mostly for story purposes, I've never gotten close to Company strength or above for any of my armies.

I have lots of unused figure parts, the cones don't bother me. and Barriss' robes have found their way into civilian clothing (alt/goth/punk style). I think people limit themselves unnecessarily. Those parts are still incredibly useful. Also, by the time Mundi was done, I doubt they were on the brink of extinction. I like lore accurate army building too, but an army's an army.

So, just like a certain dark lord spending unlimited credits on 3,000,000 clones with different legions and phases, and somehow calling that an army? Say it ain't so. How, on the surface level, is that any different from SolidBrix @PreVizsla? Our clone armies include all our clones, no matter where they're from, or how many of each type there are. I mean, if that's what one wishes to do; I think it's more interesting that way. Wookiepedia gives a detailed breakdown of the GAR's unit structure. I've always wanted to see a Lego army that's organized accordingly, as like a passion project. It's a cool way to integrate realism into the collection. I personally bought 2020's 501st set until I had roughly a platoon's worth (36 troopers). That was intentional, my goal was to have a platoon of 501st troopers. I prefer that to saying 50 troopers is a platoon. But, if someone wanted 50 clones instead of 36, or 20 instead of 36, then that's their prerogative. Lego is for kids, yes, but some of us are just geeks. We enjoy our meticulousness.

I myself can find usefulness in repeats of named characters, so including them in battle packs doesn't bother me, even as an army builder. I have a lot more Jedi robes (and black skirts for non-SW figs) thanks to Ki-Adi-Mundi and Barriss Offee. It's an army. It's built. I'd say that's the definition of the word. The 3d show, sure. Real Gs know that Tartakovsky captured the very spirit of the large scale battle. In all seriousness, army building is quite subjective to the one building the army. For instance, say you built the 144 troops necessary for a proper clone company. Who replaces the deceased? You'd need at least six more to properly account for this oversight. Counterpoint, any sci-fi and some fantasy minifigure elements can make for decent Star Wars fodder. You just need to know where to look. I've used LOTR Elves and such for rebel attire at times.

This we can agree upon. But when most people talk about Rebel battle packs, they do mean the "homogenous mass" that is the rank and file of the organized Rebellion. But those rebels are not what people are referring to when they say Rebel Troopers. We mean the organized Alliance, not outlier groups like the Partisans or some villagers on Lothal. We're talking about the canonical source from which Lego sets are based, not our own imaginations. In the larger Star Wars universe, of course it makes sense for ordinary people to rise up as rebels. But Lego's not making sets about those people. They're making sets about two armies fighting each other. There are many reasons why armored units receive most of the battle packs. They're also considered cooler by 90% of the fanbase. Lego can always make more chinstrap faces, or at least they should (AT-ST pilots and that one Navy Trooper chick from the Solo battle pack gave me some RFT options), so I get that, but most of the Rebel uniforms don't have that restriction. I've also had fleet troopers without the chinstrap, so there are ways around that. Besides, the super battle pack gave us a great example of how Lego could do such a pack, should they put their minds to it. It always snows somewhere. Rhen Var for instance, or Mygeeto, Orto Plutonia? Snowtroopers are just Neo-Galactic Marines. Fair enough, I love Empire for Hoth and "I am your father", the rest of the film is a blur. There are forumers among us do not like the Jade which is Mara. It is a dead tauntaun which has been beaten senseless.

Very true. Even as a kid I didn't understand why a pilot was in a battle pack. Blasphemy! But I agree that the 2008 battle packs are the GOATs.

No. You're just wrong. Even the Lothal cell had uniformed soldiers (notably the crew aboard Phoenix One and those in the Quasar), Andor's team still had a consistent look amongst them (like even modern day Special Forces), and revolting factory workers are not Star Wars rebels. The Rebel Alliance is the Rebel Alliance, the OT depiction takes highest priority as it is the very essence of Star Wars. All other depictions are derivatives or outliers from the central Alliance. Even the games understand this, from Sullust to Jakku, the soldiers of the Rebellion maintain a uniformed identity. The Empire has more troops, and more trooper types, yes. But the Rebels had a decent military for their size. Even if the bases on Yavin and Hoth are to be considered exceptions, the soldiers of the Alliance maintained company and battalion strengths all across the galaxy. We need more Endor Commandos, maybe the Sullust Rebel Soldiers, urban commandos, Twilight Company, etc. In addition to more troops sprinkled into faction relevant sets. Besides, army building is what battle packs are for. People want a Rebel army. Hard to do so when they only come out one at a time in $50+ sets. It's almost as if people want troops for both factions, and Lego realized this... Exactly. Even if AFOLs can manage their Rebel Alliance off a few scraps here and there, kids can not. That and 8083 are two of my favorite battle packs.

Stop this tired narrative... Rebel Fleet Troopers, Hoth Wilderness Fighters, Rebel SpecForce (Endor Commandos), Jumptroopers, even Rogue One's Commandos had similar helmets, and uniform styles, even if the colors didn't always line up (think like WWII soldiers). The only, only guerrilla fighters we've seen are Saw's Partisans, which were an outlier amongst the Alliance proper. The Rebels had a legitimate, organized army. People love saying Rebels have no uniform when it is blatantly untrue. They've had uniforms the entire OT. Hence, Lego should provide said battle packs. Now, should larger, more diversified, militaries (yes, the Empire has far more uniform variety than the Rebel Alliance) take priority over smaller groups? Yes. Which is why the Endor BP wasn't popular, as there were only like 13 commandos in the initial strike team vs untold legions of stormtroopers. The size of the Empire, Republic, CIS, etc. makes them necessitate more battle packs, as well as the variety of troop types within each military. Rebels should get less battle packs due to being an underdog force, outnumbered and outgunned in every fight. We've had most if not all of these (SHIELD and AIM noticeably absent). LOTR did super battle packs, which, while more expensive than $15, still gave you a decent number of massable troops with few unique characters. AIM was sprinkled generously throughout the Avengers video game sets, I'd only care if it was the Beekeepers. HYDRA just got the AOU battle pack (nothing spectacular, but I'd argue it counts), and Ultron had his battle pack in 2015. Same. Plus, it lets you be more selective. I love the new Rebel Scout Speeder, that thing could sell on its own. The dropship on the other hand, not so much. But, if I want to build my stormtrooper corps, I'd want more stormtroopers than rebels.

So, what does everyone's ideal DC revival look like? I'm okay with another Bat-only wave for Year 1, before moving onto Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Green Lantern Year 2, and JLA stuff in Year 3. Movies are their own thing, sure, but comic sets are where it's at. Imagine, a Batman wave with the entire Bat-Family sprinkled throughout, new rogues like Mad Hatter and Ventriloquist, and new locations: GCPD, Iceberg Lounge, Botanical Garden. Then, we get a Superman wave, with his rocket ship, a new Brainiac ship, villains like Parasite, Toyman, and Bizarro, and WW sets featuring Themyscira, Ares, and Circe, Flash sets revolving around The Rogues, and finally new Lantern Corps. Daily Planet D2C to take the Bugle's place, and a bright future for all things LEGO DC. With your Lego Lantern Ring, what would you envision?