June 18, 2010
I found the Target exclusive Star Wars Lego 30051 to be an even more fun build than the 30050 Republic Attack Shuttle. These are both related to the Christmas 2009 releases, which I discussed here. The thing that I like the most about this model is that it includes a silver 1×1 round plate for the astromech unit. However, a silvered dome–like for levers–might have looked more impressive.
In the near future, I am going to take some new pictures with the Midi-scale Millennium Falcon (more about this kit here) and the above X-Wing to improve upon this composite image I created of the Death Star II run at CERN.
More images of the of the mini X-Wing with S-foils closed and frontal shot:
Next Week-of-Lego post: Prince of Persia Desert Attack set!
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June 18, 2010
I really enjoy the smaller Star Wars Lego sets that have recently appeared at Target Stores around holidays (Christmas 2009 and Easter 2010). The 30050 Republic Attack Shuttle is one of the two Easter releases (the X-Wing 30051 being the other).
These small sets are inexpensive, include useful pieces for MOCs, and provide a quick, yet enjoyable build experience.
Here are two other pictures of the Republic Attack Shuttle:
Next on the Week-of-Lego: the 30051 X-Wing Lego set!
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June 15, 2010
This begins a week of Lego themed posts! I will work on some non-Lego related things this week, too, but I want to catch up with some Lego goings-on that I have neglected to post to dynamicsubspace.net since I finished my PhD exams. Now, on with the show . . .
Why is Boba Fett on a tauntaun? Is it because:
a) He arrived to the Battle of Hoth late.
b) Nothing impresses like accurate marksmanship from the back of a galloping tauntaun.
c) Boba has hobbies, too.
d) He damn well wants to be!
I’m going with “d”.
Next Week-of-Lego post: Four Lego Holiday Reward Boxes = Mini-Tardis of Bricks
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March 28, 2010
Yufang and I set out for Borders Books and Music earlier today, because they sent out 40% off one item coupons by email. I had planned on picking up one or two PKD books that I need to read for my exams. Yufang, however, pointed out to me that they had some large Lego Star Wars sets available there such as the 7674 V-19 Torrent and the 8019 Republic Attack Shuttle. The amount of savings on these two sets blasted any prearranged plans that I had for books! The Republic Attack Shuttle was a remarkable find, because I had lost an opportunity to buy one used on craigslist a few weeks ago for $30. This was a few dollars more, but it’s new and it saved me the two hour round trip time to get it for that price. The other two sets, 8086 Droid Tri-Fighter and the Lego Atlantis 8056 Monster Crab Clash I picked up at Target, because they were on sale and had pieces that I wanted for a particle accelerator diorama that I am planning. Now, I need to finish my exams so that I can put these pieces to use. In the meantime, Yufang has assured me that she will assemble them on my behalf. Such a thoughtful wife, heh.
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February 18, 2010
This is another fun ESB themed Lego Star Wars set: Echo Base 7749. I believe that this set is overpriced at $24.99, but you do get a nice rebel gun turret and Han Solo riding atop his tauntaun. Another gripe that I have about this set is it illustrates how badly Lego needs to redesign its packaging. The pieces take up about 1/3 of the interior of the box! I realize that Lego feels a need to hoard shelf space and consumer attention, but c’mon! Lego–please help the environment a little bit (ignoring the fact that you are a plastic pusher), and cut down on the packaging. See below for more pictures.
Stay tuned for the Friday, February 19 unveiling of my Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7190 redesign!
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February 17, 2010
I really dig the 2010 Star Wars Lego sets for the original trilogy including this updated Luke’s Landspeeder. It is much more detailed than the first iteration that came out around 1999, and the really noticeable additions are the improved R2-D2 dome, the Sandtrooper, and the caucasian skinned Luke and Ben minifigs.
The last point about the change in minifig skin tone got me thinking–I’ve seen this on some of the other later Star Wars Lego sets. In fact, I’m thinking a lot about the racialization of Star Wars characters in the once homogenous Lego universe–which is better or more progressive–one skin tone for all, or a more accurate reflection of race within Lego? There’s not much to be done for Star Wars with its blatant tokenism. Also, what other Lego properties have race identifiable characters?) See more pictures of the set below.
Stay tuned for the Friday, February 19 unveiling of my Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7190 redesign!
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January 27, 2010
I took a quick break from Dos Passos’ The Big Money this morning to put together the Lego Star Wars Snowtrooper Battle Pack 8084, one of the new sets for 2010. This is another ESB themed set for the film’s anniversary this year, and I would say that I like this set better than the Rebel Trooper Battle Pack 8083 only because the speeder bike and command station seem more integrated than the tank that comes with the Rebel set. I think I would have preferred to have a ‘radar dish’ cannon or a gun turret tower in the 8083 set. At least, in both cases, we do get some snazzy minifigs to inhabit our own models and dioramas.
You may wonder why I’m posting so many things about Lego lately. I certainly do enjoy building with Legos, and I can honestly say that Lego has provided a lot of stress relief as I’m preparing for my exams. However, I do have several ideas simmering that I hope to do something fantastic with soon.
See below for more pictures.
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January 25, 2010
Part of the new 2010 Star Wars Lego sets, the Rebel Trooper Battle Pack 8083 gives you a mini-tank, four minifigs, and weapons for the Rebel defense of Echo Base on Hoth. This is obviously a small set, which doesn’t take too long to put together, but I do like the figures, especially the three Hoth Rebel troopers. The troopers come with backpacks, fatigues, and hats. The really cool detail on the trooper hats is that the cold weather visors can be repositioned above the hat bill or over the eyes. Well done, Lego! Now, I’m thinking I may use that bin full of white bricks to build Echo Base–muwahahaha!
I will post pictures of the Imperial Snowtrooper Battle Pack 8084 when I have a chance to put it together. Yufang has already assembled it and disassembled it before I thought to ask her to take pictures. I believe it is completely within bounds to say that she is a Lego maniac, heh.
More pictures of the set are below.
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