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Re: My impresions on the first 5 Star Wars Lego sets
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Thu, 18 Mar 1999 02:34:49 GMT
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I would agree with Eric's rankings, I am thinking of rebuilding the
Y-Wing a little, I think the fall asleep cockpit is a little much.
Scott Sanburn
Eric Kingsley wrote:
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> Let me begin by saying that this is the most excited I have been over something
> (Other than my Wife and getting married recently) I have been in a long time.
> Lego my favorite toy growing up and Star Wars being my favorite movie this was
> a match made in heaven.
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> Now to the sets. I purchased all 5 sets at FAO Schwartz in Boston and yes I
> paid a premium for shopping there but in this case I didn't care it was
> convinient and they had the sets in stock (If price is a concern don't shop
> here I won't in the future). After building all 5 sets I have ranked all 5 in
> terms of "Bang for the Buck" and they are as follows.
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> 1. X-Wing - 7140
> 2. Snow Speeder - 7130
> 3. Y-Wing/Tie Fighter - 7150
> 4. Speeder Bikes - 7128
> 5. Land Speeder - 7110
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> I know that many of you will have differing opinions on this. Before I give my
> reasoning for my rankings let me tell you how I base my impressions. First I
> see these as toy's first not display models (and I plan on only displaying
> them). I realize that some license must be given to combine Star Wars and Lego
> into one universe and compromises have to be made for play ability over
> authenticity.
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> Now the X-wing I thought was by far a superior model. It is sturdy and fairly
> authentic although the storage compartments were in odd places. I also liked
> the maintenance/transport vehicle. 1-10 I rate 9 1/2
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> The Snow Speeder is also a very sturdy model and very authentic looking
> although
> the crew compartments are separated. The only thing I didn't like was the lack
> of landing gear. The radar gun and soldier are also nice. I rate 8
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> The Y-Wing/Tie Fighter. I like Darth Vader and the Tie fighter looks cool (I
> don't mind the blue) although a bit clunkie in construction (For playability
> so kids can crash it easily). The Y-wing is very "Thin" or 2 dimensional. The
> pilot has to almost lay down in the cockpit and the landing gear is very week
> it was like they didn't know what to do and just threw something on. I rate 7
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> The speeder bikes are cool and I like the Scout Troopers. That tree thing is a
> bit unnecessary. And what is that thing on the back of the box a "Fern
> Mobile"? I rate 6 1/2
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> The Land Speeder is authentic although it doesn't hover. Initially this
> didn't bother me until I put the maintenance vehicle together for the X-wing
> and it hovers nicely. I did rectify this but putting a 2x8 plate on the
> bottom and balancing it on that. I rate 6
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> Anyway they were all worth the money but if you want the best bang for the buck
> get the X-wing by far the best. I also like all the pilot figures with their
> different helmets and so forth.
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