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Re: B-Wing Review
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Thu, 6 Jan 2000 18:44:33 GMT
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In lugnet.starwars, Eric Kingsley writes:
> > Believe it or not, it has become my
> > favorite SW set (with the A-Wing coming in a close 2nd.)
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> Wow! Now thats saying something. Does that include the Snow Speeder and the
> X-Wing as well? I personal don't expect to be as impressed this time around as
> I was with those to sets.
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> As far as the B-Wing goes I expect to like it for what it is and that is a
> production set. I also expect it to be better than just about any non-Star
> Wars set just going on past history. This is just a little wierd for me in
> that I have never built something Before TLC and then compared my model to
> theirs. It's always been the other way around.
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> Eric Kingsley
Actually, you have a very good point regarding the X-Wing & Snowspeeder. Here
is how I'd rate the SW sets that I own:
X-Wing: Best Model Interpretation. The X-Wing is the most accurate of all the
ships, IMO
Snowspeeder: Most Ingenious Use of Pieces. I love the compact, though
substantial, use of elements. Beautiful.
Y-Wing: Most In Need of Customization. The Y-Wing is my favorite SW ship,
thus I'm a little bit disappointed with its production design. It's midsection
(with the box and all) is not true to the "real" thing, and it needs open engine
nacelles. It is vastly improved with additional plates on the bottom.
Tie-Fighter: Well, no awards for accuracy or aesthetics here, but I
definitely like it. A solid Lego interpretation.
Landspeeder: The Retro Set. Very simple. Reminds me of something that would
have been produced in the late 70's, had they started the line then. Needs to
float.
Speeder Bikes: Nice.
Slave One: The Sloped Element Service Pack. A very simplified version of the
Slave One, but good nonetheless. It has a lot of play potential. Cute and
compact. I'd definetly say that it is a must-have.
Anakin's Podracer: Good parts selection (which is why I bought it), good color
scheme.
Sith Infiltrator: Not a beauty contestant winner, but won me over
nonetheless. I certaintly can't complain about its parts selection.
Lightsaber Duel: Good pieces in the Moisture Converter
Naboo Swamp: I love the STAPS. Very elegant. Jar-Jar? He's not that bad.
A-Wing: Chunky. Fun to look at. No prizes for model interpretation, but it
is just a fun, handsome set.
B-Wing: In terms of Lego sets that have ever been produced (well, let me
clarify this: In terms of the 130 sets that I have owned, this set is in the top
10, maybe even the top 5.) It has an awesome parts selection and is extremely
play-able.
So, by way of a round-about answer, I'd say that I have the most respect for the
X-Wing, the most admiration for the Snowspeeder, and I share my truest love for
the B-Wing and A-Wing.
James
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| (...) Wow! Now thats saying something. Does that include the Snow Speeder and the X-Wing as well? I personal don't expect to be as impressed this time around as I was with those to sets. As far as the B-Wing goes I expect to like it for what it is (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.reviews)
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