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I am happy with the new molds they prioritized , would have liked anduin but not at the expense of another new mold. GWP is probably the best one so far (although i do like the fell beast) hoping it doesn’t end here (looking for hints at what’s next in the set when I build it next month - shire and minis tirith were both teased in barad dur) also I really want some battle packs with Gondor soldiers

Ground looks great plus two orcs is nice!

Starship Collections wishlist (in order) 1) ISD 2) Lucrehulk 3) Sand Crawler 4) Nubian royal starship 5) Consular Class Light Freighter 6) MTT (phantom menace) 7) C-9979 Landing Craft 8) AAT 9) AT-ST

update, the old Bib headpiece looks better, except that the new face has two prints and the old mold does not cover the back. Looks great from the front, terrible from the back.

I hope we get it before then, an official reveal with a few weeks to plan would be way better than last year.

Has anyone swapped the Princess Leia legs from the UCS sail barge with an older one? Same question for Bib's head. Thinking it would be worth swapping both of those.

Grond! With minifigures, awesome

Still looks good. I saw the poster of the pictures mention that there would be a GWP, so hopefully we find that out in the next few weeks and get the official reveal/price (I am still worried it will be more than $650)

Just built the Sauron helmet. Looks awesome, it was my first helmet build and so I was impressed (but have not built other helmets). Having another Sauron minifigure is nice too and the inclusion makes the set fee worth it. Fun build and looks cool. hope they do some more of these helmets with minifigure combos forLOTR.

Agreed, would also like the official costs, heard $650 (cannot imagine Lego doing $600) hoping it sticks there.

Fair, hoping we get something early given the Minas Tirith leak we received early, but I suppose I will have to wait.

when do we expect to hear more (potential gwp?). etc. Curious what everyone's thoughts are. This is a must buy for me, it will be day one with a gwp or 2XVIP points, or I will wait till 2XVIP points on it, either way.

Do we know if there is a rumor for a gwp yet? Obviously we had the big leak with the set but no rumors if there is a gwp at this point. if the rumored prices are correct this will be a rare day one buy without a gwp for me if there is not one. Been waiting too long for Gondor.

This can be fun, lots of Lego fans (normally for whatever big set is releasing) standing around talking about Lego. It’s normally a pretty good time. Now I mostly order online too but occasionally do enjoy waiting in line at the store. Store also are pretty good about having enough gwps for people in line. I am good with this. GWP is just about value for the money to me. Having a gwp (and a decent one) makes me more likely to pay full price as it is better value. If there is no gwp or it’s not special/unique (looking at you Death Star) then I prefer to wait a few years to see if things go on sale (or get double vip points with a seasonal gwp). I think exclusivity helps increase value, and having it available for the first month or something like that would probably increase their sales at full price.

Oh good call, and seconded I am for GWP, I think the production should be for a time period (if you order in first day you are locked in to receive a gwp - beyond that as supplies last). That way you don’t feel a crazy rush if you want one and they won’t sell out before the first day is over. I am also good with a limited amount but recognize how that enables scalpers (not resellers) this production discussion is interesting because barad dur had the fell beast which had the only prints show up in another set and on PAB. My complaint there was how the scalper crowd bought out PAB very quickly of the torso, a handful of bricklink stores had like 50 of them. So production was enough over time that anyone who wants it can get it relatively easily. I suppose the risk of over production is the PAB selling out. no good way to do it, I am for gwp though. It is really just a calculation of value. If you want a set do you want it at full price with a gwp or at 20% off before it retires. Gwp needs to be good enough to forgo the potential discount later on.