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Re: New Star Wars (from FBTB)
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Fri, 12 Sep 2003 22:23:53 GMT
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Jeremy Scott wrote:
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> Quoted from front page of <http://www,fbtb.net>
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> First up we have a new UCS Snowspeeder - due in November from LEGO Direct. I'm
> working on gathering final details, so stay tuned on that one. Also, for those
> of you who are getting your Cloud City sets (and Marty sends word they are
> shipping in Australia) you'll find a surprise on the back - an image of another
> redesigned set for January of 2004 . . .
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> A new {Millennium Falcon}.
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> I brought this here to discuss. While I am schyed for the UCS Snowspeeder, I do
> have my opinions on the {Millenium Falcon}.
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> What is LEGO doing here? Okay, they have a license that is worth a lot and they
> need to capitalize on this. OK. There are lots of possibilities around for
> many new sets (Jawa Sandcrawler, Hoth Playsets, Death Star Playsets, Sail Barge,
> the list goes on...) but instead, (at least for 2004) LEGO is loading the line
> with redesigned reissues. (X-Wing and now Millinuim Falcon) While I love the
> design of the new X-Wing, why couldn't they do it right once and leave it be?
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> The 7190 Millienium Falcon is a bad set, I agree. However, for those that spent
> upwards of $300, it sure is unfair that we now have 2 versions floating around,
> and in order to stay complete in your collection or keep up to date with your
> minifig sets, you will have to fork out another $100 to buy Millenium Falcon #2.
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> I have very mixed emotions on this, what do others think?
I think they're trying to keep the signature ships available. Future
Star Wars LEGO fan growth is limited if you can't get certain sets. As
to why a redesign instead of a re-release? Well, TLC isn't out to make
collectors happy (and note there is a set of collectors who would be
unhappy with a re-release). Also, it makes sense to freshen old sets,
especially as new parts become available.
Frank
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