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Re: New Star Wars Stuff
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lugnet.starwars
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Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:24:41 GMT
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Christopher Tracey <ctracey@usgs.gov> writes:
> Of course, looking at these dimensions I came up with it wouldn't be that much
> bigger the x-wing. So I am probably wrong.
I wouldn't say that. If TLG was to produce the Millenium Falcon in it's
proper size, it would be a far too large set to sell. (Ok, so I know
that a lot of people around here would buy it, but for most kids it
would be too large.)
LEGO usually compress large models and make them smaller. As an
example, consider the minifig scale versions of the space shuttle, or
even some of the passenger jets. They are consistently around four
studs wide, i.e., as wide as a normal LEGO car:
http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6339-1
So I woundn't be surprised if your size assesment of the Millenium
Falcon is fairly correct.
Fredrik
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| (...) I'd have to agree... also, bear in mind that a Falcon the size of an X-Wing is still a lot bigger than the X-Wing just in terms of pieces, etc., since it's a lot more bulky, and doesn't have real 'wings' or a thin body... But usually, the toy (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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| (...) The minifig under the lightsaber appears to be Han Solo. I'm really amazed by these sets, even with the small size of the pictures. <speculation> The Falcon seems pretty hefty. The front mandibles look to be the new x-wing style wings with (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.starwars)
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