Spend £80 on a smallish Lego set then locate some Loom Bands to make it work - nice
It works fine without them?
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It works fine without them?
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If you are displaying it then really it doesn't matter. Presumably you are displaying it x foils extended? Does it even need the bands on if they look terrible? They just snap it shut and keep them shut. Extend them and take them off all together?
Yes it will be displayed with the x foils extended, however I don't like the contrast of the blue with the rest of the model, you would still see them on display (Picky I know).
As Skeeter has said and from the video I watched it does need the bands there to hold them in the extended position. If I can buy black ones then that would be perfect as they would blend better with the model.
The Heavy Lift Helicopter is on my wishlist! Let us know when you build it, I'm keen to see if it's worth it
Here's my recent haul! Since I'm getting into the modulars I figured I might as well buy the Detective's Office whilst that extra VIP points offer was on. Just so happens the price was right for the other two Technic sets, so I went for 'em too
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Ah ok, makes sense. Black loom bands then. Job done
Its all a bit of an overreaction to what is just some elastic bands that aren't particularly noticeable.
To you it may seem an overreaction, but the contrast was a little too much for me against the rest of the black and orange model.
If I do end up buying it, I'll just swap them for black ones. Job done.
Built the Vader figure. The torso has some insane amount of pieces and complexity in it, but I can't really figure out why? It's just to get a couple of mounting points and is then all covered up with body panels anyway?
Good figure though, the buildable figure style really works well with people in suits or armour.
Good figure though, the buildable figure style really works well with people in suits or armour.
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Sounds like there are plans for some Rogue One sets for later in the year. I've got all my fingers crossed for a new Tantive IV. That would be brilliant.
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There's a screen shot here that seems to show Slave 1 with a different paint job, with an October release date hint. I'd ignore the rumour on that page. Doesn't seem feasible. Having just finished building Slave 1, any new version would pale into insignificance sat next to the UCS one.
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I'm inclined to agree, though we have had a fair few X-wings and Tie fighters released recently, however, I'd doubt it would be another Slave 1.
I'm hoping for more new ship designs in the new films as I don't really want remakes of older models like the AT-AT. Its one thing we have the prequel trilogy to thank for really is that they provided for some wonderful ships.
That being said....come on Tantive IV!!!! It would be in line with the Rogue One storyline....and previous versions are mega £££ second hand.
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Slave 1 in the new film would mean a model at some point, but I'm still expecting (or wishing) to see it in episodes VIII or IX.
Will be interesting to see what ships we see in Rogue One, with the crossover from III to IV I expect to see more of the ships from IV. So Tantive would be a no-brainer in my opinion.
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Death star final duel, carbon freezing chamber, hoth attack mixed and endor rebel trooper & imperial trooper with speeder bike all ordered to go with my classic tie fighter and x-wing. Hoping they're as fun to build, look as good and gain the same kind of value! Might order the latest droid escape at some point as well.
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Did I miss a VIP Points offer? Dont think I got a mail about it...
I want those sets but the £20 ones seem to dive in price fairly quickly so I held off on them. The last escape pod was the same got it for about half the rrp. Like reys speeder thing, £6 off that in a matter of weeks. If the droid escape hit's £10 like the last one I will buy a job lot for a jawa army!