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It is a time of turmoil in the galaxy... The Empire has suffered defeat at Endor but is not willing to admit failure. The newly formed New Republic is still trying to assert control over the galaxy. Smugglers, bounty hunters, and mercenaries all try to navigate these changes. Intelligence is key. Stationed near Hosnian Prime, the old Republic space station Valor has become a hub of information gathering. Clandestine meetings lead to vital intelligence being passed along to New Republic, Imperial, and Mercenary leaders. But secret rendezvouses are not always safe. A zealot looking to make a public statement blows up a part of the space station. Each faction lost a key intelligence asset that day. While looking to fill the hole in their intelligence, The Dark Side learns of an information broker who might be willing to help them... for the right price.

It is a time of turmoil in the galaxy... The Empire has suffered defeat at Endor but is not willing to admit failure. The newly formed New Republic is still trying to assert control over the galaxy. Smugglers, bounty hunters, and mercenaries all try to navigate these changes. Intelligence is key. Stationed near Hosnian Prime, the old Republic space station Valor has become a hub of information gathering. Clandestine meetings lead to vital intelligence being passed along to New Republic, Imperial, and Mercenary leaders. But secret rendezvouses are not always safe. A zealot looking to make a public statement blows up a part of the space station. Each faction lost a key intelligence asset that day. While looking to fill the hole in their intelligence, The Light Side learns of an information broker who might be willing to help them... for the right price.

After the destruction of the 2nd Death Star the major powers in the galaxy have been jostling to see who can fill the power vacuum. And after the bombing on Valor, each faction has need of new recruits to fill their ranks. That's where you come in! But before the leadership of each team are ready to entrust you with a mission they want to know your back story. Proving you are dedicated to the cause could greatly advance your team's advantage on the map! You can help The Light Side (sign up here), The Dark Side (sign up here), or The Mercenaries (sign up here). Here's where each team stands so far: Contest Specifics: There are 2 categories for this contest. Cat A: Build a 10x10 MOC that shows your character in their element. Are they a chef? Show them in a Star Wars-y kitchen. Are they a thug-for-hire? Show them guarding a hideout. Are they a pilot? Show them in a hanger. Winner gets 20 free points in a sector of their choice for their team. MOC must be 10x10, not 5x20 or 2x50. Cat B: Tell some of your character's backstory. You can use 1 MOC or many and there's no size restriction. Winner gets 30 free points in a sector of their choice for their team. The Rules: All entries must be entered using this form: Link to Submission Form All rules in the Core Rules topic apply unless otherwise stated in this explanation or the rules above. There are no restrictions on the size/form/content of the builds, as long as they follow the above described goals. Each person may only enter each category once. All entries will earn XP for their team based on their score. Winners will earn additional XP. The Episode will run from Nov 16th to Jan 15th. As long as it is still Jan 15th somewhere in the world, you can still enter. Entries posted after the deadline will be disqualified from the episode and will not be eligible to receive points. The criteria by which your MOCs will be scored is 1) Storytelling, 2) Aesthetics, and 3) Technical Ability. You can earn up to 10 points in each category for a max total of 30 points per entry. This episode/contest is open to all players of Mysteries, even if they joined EB or signed up for the game after the episode has begun. All entries must be new creations, not posted anywhere else prior to the start date of this episode. You can use creations for this contest in other forums or contests, but it should not have been displayed before the start date for this contest. All entries must be built from real LEGO or with Lego Digital Designer. 3rd party parts may be allowed if used to customize characters and in small quantities. I.E. guns or decals. 3rd party bricks are not allowed to be intentionally used (if you have a Megablock 2x2 brick in a wall of Lego bricks you won't be penalized). You may do a 'full-blown photo edit' with all the text, effects, background compositing, support erasing, and other effects on one picture. All your other pictures may have no editing other than color adjustment or background removal for a solid-color background. For obvious reasons, any photo editing that changes the shape, functionality, or color (not tint or adjustment, but actual color) of a LEGO piece is prohibited,. All entries are considered WIPs (Works In Progress) until the deadline passes. Until the deadline has passed, you are allowed to change and improve your MOC. The Prizes: Highest scoring MOC in Cat A will win 20 free points for their team to be used anywhere on the map in one lump sum. Highest scoring MOC in Cat B will win 30 free points for their team to be used anywhere on the map in one lump sum. All points won must be assigned within 3 weeks of the contest's end.

Thanks, tried this and it seems to be working. I can dig my XL Motor out of the set I have it build into, but I worry that even then it would have too much power. I think I need the worm gear to ensure it doesn't rotate too fast. Sorry, I'm kind of a technic novice. How would I use linkages to accomplish this?

76912 Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger by Clone OPatra 75333 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter by MKJoshA

INTRODUCTION Lego has been making Jedi Starfighters, or Delta-7 Aethersprites for the true Star Wars geek, since 2002. In 2008 Lego approached the Delta-7 design again, shrinking the proportions down. And in 2010 we even got a UCS model of Obi-Wan's Delta-7. So how does the 2022 model hold up? SET INFORMATION Number: 75333 Title: Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter Theme: Star Wars Released: 2022 Part Count: 282 Box Dimensions: 26.2 x 19.1 x 6.1 cm Weight: 2304 gram Set Price (RRP): 34.99 EUR / 29.99 GBP / 29.99 USD / Price per Part: 12.4 EUR / 10.6 GBP / 10.6 USD Links: Brickset, Bricklink THE BOX Nothing to write home about, the box showcases the Delta-7 on a Kamino backdrop. The back of the box shows the play features. And the side highlights Taun We. CONTENTS OF THE BOX Inside are 3 numbered bags and a fairly large sticker sheet for a set of this size. THE BUILD Working through the instructions, the build is pretty straight forward. Finishing Bag 1 gives us the main body of the fighter. The first bag only has 1 sticker to apply. But once you start Bag 2 the stickers start flying. I'm generally not a fan of stickers but am willing to accept them as a part of how Lego does things. But when you have to apply them in the middle of pieces all my patience goes out the window. Really Lego? This is the best you could do? The sticker only adds a little bit to the aesthetics of the model. It's a pain to place correctly. And it has almost no re-use value in MOCs. Finishing Bag 2 adds the right wing to the model. And wrapping up Bag 3 gives us the completed set. The ship is sleek and swooshable. It looks good from every angle unless you have it completely flipped upside down. And even then it's not too bad. But how does it compare to the source material? Here are a few shots from Episode 2. And here's what we got: It's ok, but only just ok. The nose isn't pointy. The wings have too much pitch to them, they should be more flat. And the cockpit is all wrong. Kids will love it, but if you're looking for a screen accurate Lego counterpart then you'll have to keep searching. So what about the minifigures? Where Lego failed on the Starfighter model they succeed with the minifigures. Obi-Wan's haircolor still isn't right, but his 2 expressions fit him perfectly. Taun We has fantastic printing and has the right height. And we get a full R4-P17 instead of just the head like on the original 2002 model. There's no back printing on R4, but both figures have it. It would have been nice to get a cape for Obi-Wan. But they settled for printing his cloak instead. The printing looks good and a cape would have been squished in the cockpit anyway. Before this set was released there was a fake leak of a Lego Kaminoan figure using a minidoll body. It look fantastic and I wish Lego would have gone that route. But as far as minifigure sized Kaminoans go Taun We looks good. Yes, the neck is thicker than I'd prefer. But that's necessary to attach it to the torso. OVERALL There are some pros and some cons to this set. It's a sturdy, swooshable model that includes great minifigures. But it doesn't do the source material justice. Lego has yet to make a really good minifigure scale Delta-7. This set captures the essence of Obi-Wan's starfighter, but not the detail. SCORE How do I rate this set? DESIGN 6 This set is not that different from previous Delta-7s. It's sturdy, but it doesn't look enough like the source material. BUILDING EXPERIENCE 6 There's nothing amazing about the building process. The best aspect was that Lego separated the right and left wings into different bags. This meant I didn't have to go searching for a right angle plate in a pile of left angle ones. FEATURES 4 You can shoot studs and swoosh it around. That's about it. PLAYABILITY 9 It plays like a $30 model. Not much too it but then again there's not much expected. PARTS 8 While certainly not a parts-pack this model still has a good selection. The new wedge slopes come un-printed in white. And you get a good selection of Dark Red. The figures are all unique. VALUE FOR MONEY 7 The set does not feel like a $30 set. It feels like a $20 one. But Lego knows collectors will want that Taun We figure so they raised the price. FINAL SCORE: 7 If you're looking for a cheaper Lego gift for that Star Wars fan in your family this set does ok. It's not the best Lego has to offer. But it's not going to break the bank either.

The end result looks really good!

Right!?! So good! Though I'm calling this now: We'll know for sure in two weeks when Andor's season ends.

Question, I'm building an ocean scene using the net technique. I've got liftarms under rotating to simulate waves. But it seems to be too much for the 1 motor I have hooked up. Do I need multiple motors or is there a better way to rig this? I'm trying to keep the profile low.

Don't forget we got Thor's man-cave from Endgame. Pretty boring play-set but they made it anyway. They could make Luthen's shop in a similar vein.

That's happened to me on and off the past few weeks. If I wait 10+ minutes it'll load and work. Not sure why.

60299 Stunt Competition by MKJoshA

INTRODUCTION A new year, a new gimmick from Lego. SET INFORMATION Number: 60299 Title: Stunt Competition Theme: City Released: 2021 Part Count: 73 Box Dimensions: 26.2 x 19.1 x 4.6 cm Weight: 223 gram Set Price (RRP): 19.99 EUR / 17.99 GBP / 29.99 USD / Price per Part: 27.4 EUR / 41.1 GBP / 24.6 USD Links: Brickset, Bricklink THE BOX With so few pieces the box feels very light. The front shows off the play features. And that's pretty much every aspect of this set! Lots of action. Lots of gaudy colors. Which sums up the line pretty well. Also emphasized is the new Flywheel element. All(?) previous "motors" have been pull-back motors. Those require you to pull the bike back and the stored energy propels the car forward. A flywheel uses inertia to drive the bike forward. One thing that stood out to me though was the underside of the bikes. The box shows something close to the 2x2 round plate on the right. What we got is closer to a reverse jumper plate. The bikes are designed to be used as... well... a bike. So extra attachment points aren't the point. But for those who are looking for NPU opportunities you should know it's harder to attach the bike base to other pieces than the box seems to indicate. The back of the box has a cryptic "x3" message. And for those who are wondering, the QR code leads to the Lego.com City page. CONTENTS OF THE BOX Inside is one numbered bag, the instructions, sticker sheet, and a few loose pieces. Which begs the question, why is there a number on the bag? Other small sets don't include numbers on their bags. Did the production process switch gears part way and they originally planned for two bags? THE BUILD With only 73 pieces there's not much of a build. However, I did find it clever that they used a large Technic tread link. The clips on these links click onto a standard 3.18mm connection but then they have a looser hold. This allows the bikes to knock it over easier. The designers also incorporated the newer Ninjago turntable piece and attached rubber tyres to them to add friction to the ramp. The added friction from the rubber makes the ramp stay in one place even if you accidentally bump it during use. A simple, but very effective, use of parts! Here's the end result. If you're a fan of aviator sunglasses then you're going to love these minifigures! The girl's biker jacket was introduced in this set, but is now also in another Stuntz set. Which means none of the minifigure parts are exclusive to this set. The guy's torso and legs are flat-silver, not grey. So his outfit has more shine to it. The guy has an alternate expression and both come with hair or helmets depending on your safety preference. The bikes are similar to the ones released a few years ago. But there are some key differences. The fairing for the Stuntz bikes only have one stud attachment point compared to the two studs from the older version. Now for the information everyone's really been waiting for. Does it work? THE PRACTICAL Short answer... YES! I assumed it would be simple to get the bike through the ring of fire. Boy was I wrong! This is why the back of the box and the instructions recommend starting with a lower hoop first and then working your way up. I also figured out what the "x3" on the back of the box meant. The more you rev the flywheel engine by pushing it forward the faster it turns. You'll need to "rev" it at least 3 times to get the bike up the ramp and through the highest hoop. And after some practice I finally succeeded in getting a bike through the highest hoop. OVERALL Lego is always trying new things. Sometimes they work, other times they don't. The Stuntz line totally succeeds. Simple, creative part usage combined with a new fly-wheel "engine" creates a very fun experience for kids and adults alike. If you're looking for a way to introduce "motorized" elements to your kids Lego collection but don't want to pay Technic prices then the Stuntz line is the perfect solution. SCORE How do I rate this set? DESIGN 9 I was surprised by the part usage in this set. For so few pieces I felt this set was very well designed. BUILDING EXPERIENCE 5 It's not a stunning experience. It's not a boring experience. FEATURES 10 This set is nothing but features! They are fun. There's challenge. Exactly what I would hope for in a set this size. PLAYABILITY 10 Same rational as the Features score. PARTS 8 The best draw of this set over other, cheaper Stuntz sets is the parts. You get a ramp, an effective hoop, and 2 bikes. VALUE FOR MONEY 6 This is a hard category to score as it depends on which country you're buying from. It's retailed at $30 in the US. Which is vastly overpriced. But at 20 Euros it feels more reasonable. You're paying more for the big ramp pieces and the new bike elements. So it's understandable that you're paying more for fewer pieces. But I'd say this is a $15 set. It's been on sale in the States as it's about to go out of production so if you can find a good deal I'd say buy it. FINAL SCORE: 8 As far as holiday gifts go this set is a decent choice. If you're in the US and you find it on sale or you're outside the States it won't break the bank. And kids will love it. All 3 of my kids have been fighting over who gets the new motorcycles since I opened the set to review it. (Thankfully I have a 3rd Stuntz set I bought myself to provide a 3rd bike and reduce the fighting).

We're more than a week from the first episodes airing so you're good to be specific.

I wasn't going to buy the set initially. But because I like the show so much I've decided I probably will just to show support. Hopefully Lego gets the point

Some great thoughts on the Thestrals. I agree the baby Thestral looks great. But was it needed? Maybe not.

That's why the price on my basket went down! I too am now tempted to complete the order and buy those over-priced-but-now-not-outrageously-priced pieces.

I've got to say, Andor may be the best Star Wars Disney show yet. I love the Mandalorian. But Andor really ups the game when it comes to writing and world building. And to keep this comment on target I'll say I hope Lego makes more sets from the show.

I'm actually in the middle of reviewing Obi-Wan's set for EB. So you'll see my thoughts in a few weeks. But I totally think it needs modifications! The cockpit is lazy. The landing gear isn't accurate. There are gaps. And way too many stickers!

Your Grazer and Scrapper are my favorite. Fantastic work getting them to be so small yet so recognizable!

Ever wished Lego would make a specific set? Well Star Wars fan @Mandalorianknight sure has, and he's done something about it! Check out his series of MOCs in Lego set style.

I'm really hoping Lego is trying a strategy of high prices for new parts that will slowly go down over time.

Wow. So many good parts. So sold out Now it's just a waiting and guessing game to beat the scalpers.

EB user @anothergol has been building AT-STs for over 7 years now. His latest model really captures the spindly feeling of the Star Wars walker's legs while maintaining enough structural integrity that it can stand without support! Go check out his thread to see the history.

Bad Batch is basically a rif off of Zahn's Hand of Judgement troopers. So I don't see that happening. But I would not be surprised to learn that Filloni was inspired by Allegiance when writing Bad Batch.