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This is actually a brilliant idea. Although I'm thinking 12000 pieces is a typo? :-P I think the idea of it opening up is excellent. And it could also be applied to other 'bases'; e.g. the Death Star or Cloud City. For example, the Death Star model built a while back by a EB member - Baronsat(?). It could be something like that with plates that fold down around it to create the 'Death Star' effect. TK

Oh yeah, I read these a year or so ago. He hasn't updated for months though... TK

I think that would cost slightly more than $150 :-P TK

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Other than the fact that I have no idea what contest you're on about, it's a damn good diorama. Nice work. TK

I was also in Woolworths today, and they had all new SW except for the BPs and Hailfire Droid, tons of EF, all Indy except for the biggest set, and a bunch of City stuff. No castle as mentioned before, and no 25% sale... *wacko* *n* TK

Yup, I agree. Probably different designs due to the style of the TV Series - e.g. Anakin's face/hair is slightly anim

Both clones appear to differ slightly to standard Ep.2 ones. And the BD appears to be the normal one. Also, the guns the ARC Trooper is holding look like a new mold, as mentioned previously. TK

Uh, yeah, I've said it before and I'll say it again: if it's a Clone Wars line, something tells me it ain't gonna be no TIE Defender. Feel free to shoot me down if I'm wrong, but I'd bet a battle pack or two on it. ;-) TK

Well, XWYoda, TLC have been known to put random figs in sets before... I'm sure they can throw Ackbar in a RBR ;-) TK

LEGO Star Wars Chess as mentioned before is a good idea. I agree with the Tantive IV stuff too; first ship we saw, more iconic etc. However, while in the same style as the $100 SD, the extra $50 for this set means it can be a little bigger - hallways and rooms anyone (i.e. proper interior, not just a few randomly placed things like in the SD - meditation chamber, hologram and escape pod all in the same room? *wacko*) ? Oh, and minifigs: Princess Leia Antilles R2, 3PO (possibly different Astromech/Protocols) 2 Rebel Troopers 4 Stormtroopers Lord Vader [other - imperial officer?] TK

I like everything about this set. The speeder, the parts, the minifigs, even the price is pretty good. One of the best LEGO sets in years - and it's under

Post that in the regular TIE Army thread. Seems you got the 2 introductory posts the wrong way round. :-P Oh well, never mind... Vader, Username_Taken has had to leave but wants his character to be left open in case he comes back; I'm now short of a trooper. Cyclone Titan (CT?) can always join me. TK

TK to Sylp: I am sending a SD to remain in backup above the planet. Lord *vader* informs me it is a dump - but a dangerous dump. Be careful... TK to Lord *vader*: I feared it may be this bad. Sending it to the Emperor was understandable. Let me know if I need to follow it up... although this could take the work of the Weapon to solve... TK

TK to Lord *vader*: My Lord, did you recieve the transmission of the hologram with Trudop's news? I fear it may be true... The Weapon will be ready to utilize in a matter of weeks... I trust you have a test planet? The rest of the [access denied]* is on schedule... I believe it will be completed within a few months, ready to occupy... The Imperial Decoders found that the message detailed an offer from a Rebel known only as 'Scouts', who wished to bargain for the life of your 501st Commander... which means he is still alive. TK to Sylp: Are you sure of this message? Dagobah is a dump, uninhabited by intelligent lifeforms... however, as you seem so sure, you will fly to the system, and scan the planet... investigate your finding, soldier... TK *OOC: The thing that houses the weapon ;-)

Yeah, but it's sold out everywhere near me. :-( I missed out on that, buy 2 and you get 10 figs, 8 horses and a bunch of cool parts for

Nah, I mean UK prices compared to US prices... I guess I worded it bad. TK

Overpriced? Over- *shakes head* We'll end up paying twice as much. You mark my words. >:-( TK

TK to Sylp: The rebels have fled, return to my Star Destroyer... TK to Lord *vader*: I have enrypted a hologram of something you may find intriguing, My Lord... Also, one of our comm paths picked up this signal... This is... Scouts... Rebellion. You're chances... my ship is futile... will be leaving soon. It has come to my [attention?] that one of your Commanders... 501st I believe, is captured... aboard. What will... do to get... back? This is all we could get. Imperial decoders are working on it as we speak... What do you make of it? Oh, and Sylp recieved a mysteriosu message from someone claiming to be a Sith... he says it was from Dagobah... I suggest we investigate. The message is also encrypted. That is all. TK

TK to Sylp: The rebels have evacuated. Only one ship remains, we must destroy it. Get to work... TK to Lord *vader*: UT has gone AWOL... my scouts believe he was captured by Wookiees, yet they have no proof nor have they found him... Oh, and what is the situation at Krant...? TK to Medic 33001: Has Trudop come round yet? He may know a vital clue about this mysterious planet... Yes sir. He has recorded a data file. I am sending you it now. Good... *reads file* What...! Lord Vader... I have urgent news... TK

I have no problem taking photos of my TV for Guitar Hero scores with my camera - but it depends on the quality of the camera. Phone cameras, for example, are generally useless at this sort of thing. The one I use is around 5 megapixels, and you need to let it focus on the TV first. Also, hold it really still - try a tripod or even a pile of books. TK

Some nice work *y* A couple of hints: try to make the characters more animated (e.g. in a pose) and use shading. I never was much good at shading myself, but I've seen how effective it can be. TK

TK to Sylp: The ground forces will find UT. As for you, return to my Star Destroyer, and await further orders. TK

TK to Sylp and UT: I have engaged the Rebels above the planet. I am sending down several dropships and TIE Fighters to rescue you. Another Star Destroyer should be arriving from the far side of the planet, filled with Landing Crafts and Dropships. Our ground forces will take Kashyyyk and eliminate all rebels therein. TK to Imperial Officer Drall: Officer, what is the rebels' status? So far we can see a few X-Wings and a Mon Calamari Ship. There may be more. The TIE Fighters have engaged the X-Wings, and we have several stolen Y-Wings thrown into the mix attacking the Mon Cal cruiser, simply to confuse the rebels. Excellent work, Officer. TK

Sylp, UT has not contacted me, and I fear you may not even get this message. If for some strange reason you haven't already realised, Rebels are bombing the planet. I have recieved a tip-off from an anonymous source that several key Rebel figures are making ther way to Kashyyyk. This would be an excellent oppurtunity for us. For now, though, we concentrate on the Space matters. My Star Destroyer should be dealing with most of them. However, I am comign in another Star Destoyer. They will not know it is me... Sylp, take the Wookiees you have and subdue them. Drugs, stun guns, I don't care, just make sure they're ready to board my Star Destroyer in 1 Standard Galactic Hour. UT: Report in. What is your status? TK to Lord Vader: My Lord, Kashyyyk is under attack from the rebels. Sylp and UT are currently located there. I am going to the battle. However, there are other matters to attend to. I must request an additional Star Destroyer to be sent to the Krant system. There is a deserted rebel base there, and yet someone managed to drug Trudop. I suggest we take the planet and find out what's going on... TK