Comments on: LEGO Star Wars 10212 Lambda-class Imperial Shuttle due out September 2010

By: DamienPS

DamienPS — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:22:22 +0000

I’ll bet that I’m going to hate what the AUD price for this will be since it was over $900 for the UCS Falcon.

By: Creative Anarchy

Creative Anarchy — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:31:44 +0000

It’s great looking. It may be the most SNOT I’ve seen in an official set ever, certainly the engineering on those giant wings is impressive. But it’s crazy expensive for lower part count and very little funcionality. I’m inclined to hold off any kind of buy decision until I see more of the model but from just this $260 is a lot to ask.

By: Danjorock

Danjorock — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:19:26 +0000

Great idea to do this as it compliments the millenium falcon for scale. But its half the amount of parts but nearly two thirds the price of the falcon and i understand that UK is higher in prices but to be £65 more than in the US seams a little to high, with £65 I could got a lot of star wars Lego even at UK prices..!

By: Jai

Jai — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:21:52 +0000

Gorrrrrgeous set!

By: Rocko

Rocko — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:06:56 +0000

I love the concept of these larger scale models like the Falcon that include minifigs. The price is just a tiny bit above what I can afford but I might try and scrape together the change out of my couch for this one. I would love to see them do this with an AT-AT.

By: happywaffle

happywaffle — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:08:10 +0000

The windscreen is too small compared to the “actual” thing: http://hangarbay.tripod.com/sh10.jpg But I don’t blame them for not constructing a giant windscreen piece.

I’m also a bit disappointed that there doesn’t seem to be a loading ramp for Vader to walk up and down.

On the other hand the construction of the wings is very impressive for how big and stable they are.

By: dmac

dmac — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:45:34 +0000

You know, David4, some people say that 10 cents per part is a bargain. Especially for a Star Wars model, since Mr Lucas grabs loads of money for each and every set sold.

About the minifigs – would it make sense to repeat the same scene (Imperial Inspection)? Well, somehow I’m certain that just as many potential buyers would be against it.

The $30 windshields will still be expensive, since they are trans-clear and the new ones are trans-black.

A 110% model. I like the sound of that :) .

By: David4

David4 — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:57:21 +0000

There are two of those windshields in the lasted CC style set that is only $150.

By: sqiddster

sqiddster — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:55:34 +0000

Is that windscreen thew one that’s worth like $30 on Bricklink? O_o

By: Arkov

Arkov — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:03:27 +0000

So this model is 65% LEGO’s design and 45% fan designed, which makes this a 110% model!!

By: Starwars4J

Starwars4J — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 03:54:21 +0000

This is a beautiful set, one that I’d love to own but they lost me at the price for this one. Normally larger sets tend to be good on the parts to price ratio, but not in this case. Not even an exclusive minifig or part, though as a parts pack it wouldn’t be bad at a much lower price.

The playability is nice, I kinda guessed the wing functionality when I first saw the leaked images yesterday, but it’s really fun.

Just kinda makes me sad that this set doesn’t even have the fig contingent of Imperial Inspection. Beautiful set, but not worth it to me.

By: Wusmand

Wusmand — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 03:31:17 +0000

While the Clone Wars sets are okay, I LOVE the classic star wars universe. Probably won’t get it, but its great eye candy

By: David4

David4 — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 03:18:03 +0000

Right because $260USD isn’t outrageous enough. I rather buy a Mindstorm, or both new trains with that price. Sheesh. It looks nice, but it’s not THAT nice.

By: lotonah

lotonah — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:51:27 +0000

Great. I really appreciate having to pay an extra $50 because of my Canadian bragging rights. WTF! The dollar is $0.97 U.S. right now and has been around there for weeks.

Get it together, dammit!!!!

By: Mad Czech

Mad Czech — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:20:33 +0000

I am _so_ getting this.