The Battle of EndorI've been wanting to build this set since it was released in June. I never really realized how much I enjoyed stuff from Return of the Jedi until I really looked at my LEGO collecting habits. This particular ship is a beautiful and elegant design in the films, but how does it look when translated in the most recent LEGO iteration? Well the box was pretty, so let's delve into the set. REVIEW: SET DETAILSSet #: 75094Name: Imperial Shuttle TydiriumTheme: Star WarsParts: 937Price: $99.99 Before we get to the build, let’s talk value. At $99.99 the price per piece works out to a bit under $.11 each. This seems to be about average for pricing for a licensed set. There are 5 minifigures 4 of which are currently exclusive to this set. Chewbacca is available in this form in 2 other sets. Han, Leia and the 2 Rebel Troopers are exclusive. Some people may wind up picking up a set that is open box or, want to verify the box contents before beginning a build.
For this set, there are 6 numbered baggies, and a bag containing the instruction book and a sticker sheet. Bag 1: Here you build the basic foundation of the shuttle and the 2 Rebel Troopers. There's a box with 2 Thermal Detonators (although if you want 3, the extra pieces are there), a weapons rack, and a hatch in the floor. Bag 2: you're continuing to expand the structure of the shuttle's body. You also create the attachment points for the moveable wings. They ratchet up and down individually and you fairly successfully disguise the spring missile shooters. If you look in the second image below, you can see the Technic Pin Connector (62462) that is used as the trigger to fire the missile. Bag 3: The first thing I want to make note of is how cool and SNOT the engines of this ship are and how it's a whole panel that's attached to the back. I don't know why they went with the 2 2x4 tiles that will soon be hidden. The landing struts are linked and will move up and down in tandem.
The hatch I mentioned before has a piece on a hinge that will prevent it from lowering on its own. You must flip this down in order the lower the ramp. The bag finishes adding some details to the body, including guns. Bag 4: The fin. The fin is awesome. Bow down to the fin. It is solid, it is large and in charge, and take it from me, make sure you attach everything in the right direction so that the pin holes line up, because getting it back apart to fix a minor mistake is a giant pain. The fin just slots right into the top before you pin it in place. Plus, you get Princess Leia and her cookie. Bag 5: This bag is the biggest one in the set because you are making the wings and finishing the body of the shuttle. You make some panels for the body that pivot up and down to reveal the interior of the shuttle. The wings weren't terribly complex, but they were time consuming due to size. Bag 6: Probably the smallest and most disappointing of the bags. I don't know if I was tired by this point, or if the cockpit design just wasn't that inspired, but compared to the rest, it wasn't a terribly exciting finish.
The Han is nice, but Chewbacca's a little bit off. Maybe it's the dark brown, or the weird paint details. Maybe I was disenchanted with this portion, because the cockpit canopy cannot stay open. It's too heavy and closes on its own. There were some extra pieces, including a cookie and a Thermal Detonator. I did not take a picture of the brick separator, but rest assured there is one. I really like this set, a lot. With the wings down, it is a beautiful thing. With the wings up, the bloom sort of comes off the rose. You see the underside of the wings when it is in the parked or resting position. The underside of the wings are ugly, kind of like an inside out sausage. Ok, maybe not that bad, but the most attractive way to display it will take a lof of clear bricks that are not included to make it display prettily. I really do like this set a lot. Despite the wing undersides and the closing canopy, it's a really nice set. The figures, for the most part, are nice. I really wish there was an extra helmet for Leia.
I also wish there was a Luke with poncho to go with it too. I'm going to proudly display this set on its own until I build my Ewok village, then it will go with that. This set goes well with Endor scenes, but it would also look great with a bunch of Imperials for an arrival scene. If I could swing the space, and got a good enough discount, I'd have 2 on display. This set has the misfortune/fortune of being released 3 months before Force Friday. With the advent of all the Force Awakens sets, this one got relegated to a secondhand status. Fans and parents were more likely to go for TFA sets for the months leading into Christmas. LEGO most likely curtailed production in favor of the newer sets. This is all good news for the future of this set. Original Trilogy sets are always popular. Well designed ones moreso. If the newer movie sets take precedence in production, this set will have greater scarcity that collectors might not notice until after EOL. I think this set will be strong later on.
A week before Christmas, Amazon has sold out. If you need something to convince you, check out these beauty shots. Go buy it on Amazon On the forest moon of Endor, a brave team of Rebels joins forces with a fierce tribe of Ewok warriors. Their mission: to destroy the secret Imperial bunker and take out the Death Star's shields! This complete battle scene features an opening bunker with sliding blast doors, AT-ST scout walker with walking action, firing catapult, Ewok glider, 2 speeder bikes and 12 figures. The LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Battle of Endor - Exclusive Anniversary Edition features: Set Contains 890 Pieces Firing catapult, Ewok glider and 2 speeder bikes also included. AT-ST measures 7 inches (19.1cm) tall! Imperial bunker measures 10 inches (25.4cm) long by 7 inches (19.1cm) wide!You must be 16 or over to participate in the Brickset Forum. Please read the announcements and rules before you join. The "brag" thread: Post your recent great finds! in Buying & Selling Topics
OK, how about Set 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car, sealed in its box, in mint condition, bought via an eBay auction a couple of months back, for £38.09. /detail/?Set=10170-1I could play this game all night...... Viva eBay & Amazon for amazing deals ! Here is an eBay auction I snagged last week via "Buy it Now":Link to eBay auction listing$325 + $28 shipping for MISB of:6212 X-Wing Fighter6242 Soldiers' Fort7620 Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase7621 Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb7627 Temple of Crystal Skull7654 Droids Battle Pack x 27655 Clone Troopers Battle Pack7668 Rebel Scout Speeder x 38038 Battle of Endor8630 Gold Hunt8631 Jetpack Pursuit8635 Mobile Command Center I could play this game all night...... I have a feeling you and I could keep this thread going forever :PMy sister is always on the lookout for Lego deals for me, and she has a season pass to Disneyland in Southern CA which she uses often. She frequently stops by the Lego store at Downtown Disney, and she bought 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car for me on clearance.
As great as it is to find Lego on clearance right before the production ends, it's even sweeter when you think you missed out on it and then come to find out that your sister was vigilant for you ;) I picked up a buy it now 10001 and 10002 in very good condition and complete plus 10lbs loose legos for 50.00 plus 18.00 to ship. Very nice... it's purchases like this that make my week and make the countless hours pouring over listings worth it. A few days ago I bought Atlantis set 8076 at Aldi Interesting, we have an Aldi here in town but never suspected they may carry Lego...will check that out, thanks for the tip!-G My wife found this one for me at a french fleemarket. Just build once, with all instructions... she asked for the price and they guy said €1!!!! Did you buy these? Is he still selling them?You got a good deal anywayThanksMatthew Got this lot from an advert out of my local paper this weekend.There is 70kg plus of Lego including a Train, Harry Potter and Star Wars LegoIn the with instruction manuals are101521017710159I've wanted the Dreamliner for a whileMust over 200 minifiguresDid cost £350(don't tell the wife :-))But very happy
This is exactly the type of post I was hoping for in this thread :)Assuming they are complete or near complete, 10152 and 10177 have a value above $100 USD each; 10159 City Airport and 4563 Load & Haul Railroad (which I can identify from the pics) are around $100 each. That means you are well on your way to justifying what you paid, and that is just a tiny portion of 70kg. @Matthew, sorry I don't normally sale any Lego just Trade it for more Lego I want. @rocao Yes, nice lot but it's going to take an age to sort out, but on the upside I have already found 277 minifigs :-) Found this over the weekend 6 sets of 7572 Prince of Persia plus an extra bag 1( set of figures) and bag 3. Boxes beat up real bad I think they were shop returns or shop soiled stock. Also the red box with about 5kg of Lego. Persia was £50 and red box £13. I found this at my local church fete on Saturday. Some bits are damaged. Not a massive find but good for 50p @Bluefox1966 That's an awsome find!