^ Well I think those two things that are the "suction cups" that will be attached to the AT OT will be the landing gear for the Dropship and provides support for it to stand up when not attached to the AT OT. You can see this on the first page of this topic and it's the first picture too !
Well overall, I think the sets for 2009 are great and I plan on getting one of each except the Y-Wing and Venator (Ugly Palps figure) and if the AT OT doesn't ship here, I won't get that one too. (Hope it does ship though, then I'll have two Gunships)
Also, does anyone think it is weird that TLC would release so many good sets at one go ? Could it be that since the license for SW is expiring, they are going all out ? And, wow, discussion of these new sets are bringing in news members and lurkers.
Sorry if any of this isn't related to the topic, rules here are quite strict >_<...