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And let's not forget to hope for a new, non-CW Dooku (now that would be a minifig to hope for).

Nope, no removal of hands or arms. I did see the beginning of the torso crack when I first noticed the crack in the arm (there seemed to be a slight rupturing mark one the side of the torso but I honestly didn't think it would actually develop more and finally create a complete crack). In short, the sand green minifigure plastic is definitely not as strong as the other types of plastic used for minifigures so I'd recommend you guys to keep an eye out for your collection of minifigures with sand green parts, just in case there would be any crackage.

I'm definitely looking forward to the set names; they will surely provide some good speculation.

Here's a bit of an update: Today, the torso of said Frodo minifig developed a crack in it, going from the bottom and almost up to the arm socket so there definitely is a problem with sand green minifig arms and even torsos. I think I will contact customer service soon.

Hi guys; I hope I'm posting this in the right area. Now, I've noticed that the minifig quality has been slipping a bit with the arms of sand green minifigues developing more or less large cracks rather easily: first, I saw that one of the arms of a Endor rebel soldier from this year's 9489 Endor Rebel Trooper & Imperial Trooper Battle Pack which I got has gotten a crack in it without I having stressed it or been fiddling around with it. Just a while ago, I noticed the same with one of the arms on the Shire variant of Frodo from 9469 Gandalf Arrives which was a set I got just about a week ago. Has anyone else had this problem with the minifigs with sand green arms (or another color)?; I think it's starting to look a bit worrisome.

Lookin at the pics in your review again, Kiel, I now noticed that you forgot the dark grey hinge piece that goes under the base of the plank (I admit that I also missed attaching it as well when I built my copy; thought it was strange with such a spare piece so I figured something was wrong).

Great review with great pics. Ironically, I got this set earlier today and it's great (a definite improvement over the previous two incarnations); it's got four solid and detailed minifigs, a really cool vehicle (I've always liked the skiff design) and the Sarlacc pit as well. It's definitely one of the most priceworthy sets in a while since it gives a lot of bang for the buck or so to speak.

Will there even be a second wave?

It's great; you really captured this scene well (you should take on the ad with the aliens giving thumbs up )

I definitely like your SW mocs made with non-license pieces and this is no exception; thumbs up. (Btw, where does the torso you used for Anakin come from?)

I'd definitely want a trandoshan hoverpod (their designs were pretty cool); it would make a great $19.99 set.

Solid review. As for myself, I got this set a couple of weeks ago and it's a very neat little set with two nice minifigs. (Btw, did anyone else get an extra batarang as a spare in the set?)

Solid work done with this one; I like the articulation you put into it. I built my own Nexu MOC last year and I also used levers as the spikes (albeit completely black ones) and I also used the same technique for the eyes as you.

Looks great and funny as well, but it seems like he's missing the hairs atop his head and the zigzag hair above his ear; otherwise it's solid.

I remember the Dino-Rider's series & the toys and these MOCs look really cool; I'd love if you'd try to take on the T-Rex.

Thanks for the SW advice, guys; I got the cannon today and I'm definitely satisfied with it.

I really like the look of this theme and I am definitely looking forward to seeing these on the shelves; I think my favorite minfig from it so far must be the funky-looking swamp monster and I'm glad to see that he comes in the cheapest set.

Hi, you guys; I need some advice of which Star Wars set to buy: the 9490 Droid Escape or the 9491 Geonosian Cannon. I'm a fan of all the six movies as well as the The Clone Wars series so it doesn't really matter so much if it's sandtroopers or geonosians; I just want the one of the two sets which gives the most 'bang for the buck' or so to say.

I agree with the others; it's a really nice build (I understand the scrap thing, but isn't the color of a narglatch supposed to be more of a blue type?)

Really nice review of the new ewok set, The Penguin; it's almost as good as the one I did back in the end of May The extra pics are pretty funny too so good job done. Those ewoks are great.

You're thinking of Brontosaurus; Apatosaurus is what it is called nowadays As for the theme itself, I think it sounds really interesting and if it were a continuation of the Pharaoh's Quest theme (in the same sense as the Adventurer's Dino theme) I would probably find this even more interesting.

Before I put the minifig together I googled 'santa claus' to get some reference pictures just for the color of the hands and the results were mixed; some pics had him wearing white gloves, in others he wore black ones and in many he wore no gloves at all. At first I tried out the yellow hands but like you, they didn't give me the right impression and then I tried the white hands and I thought it looked a lot better; I will try out black ones and see how I think it fits. Good suggestion; I will try to obtain one of those sacks and put some tiles in there. Those are not bad ideas at all; I'll look into it later on and see what I can do.

Since I don't own the classic Santa minifigure included in such sets as the City advent calendars and because I think that minifig is a bit plain, I decided to create my own Santa Claus minifig: As you can see, this one is a bit more detailed than the official one and yet not too complicated. I hope you like it and comments are welcomed.

It's a cool little polybag set and I wouldn't say no to lay my hands on one myself. Could you please tell which store was handing them out? (as a fellow swede, I'm a bit curious).

Only the castle?; the Forbidden Forest set was also in the advert and the boxes for both were shown at the end. (By the way, I think it's a pretty cool little commercial)