15/12/2011 - 18:02 Lego news Minifigure Series

Collectible Minifigs Series 6

Hispbricks Magazine offers the first real images of series 6 minifigs. Click on the photos for a larger view.

I am a little disappointed in the end, the 3d rendering provided by LEGO a few weeks ago was much more enticing. But, as I launched headlong into the collection of these minifigs, I would not ignore this series and those to come.

At the risk of surprising you, the Statue of Liberty remains my favorite among these 16 minifigs.

To see other photos (back views, parts views), go to Hispbricks Magazine.

Collectible Minifigs Series 6

Collectible Minifigs Series 6

Collectible Minifigs Series 6

15/12/2011 - 11:33 Unclassified

9491 Geonosian Cannon

I will surely again attract the wrath of some of you, but as they say, it is only the fools who do not change their mind ...

This set 9491 Geonosian Cannon I like more and more. The last visuals available confirm that the minifigs are really very successful, which will help me to accept this canon to which I nevertheless pay homage.
Not for its design, let's get along well, but for the interesting pieces it provides.

This set is essential for one reason: To order Gree. No actually, it is essential for four reasons: Commander Gree, Barriss Offee and both Geonosians. We would be tempted to assemble a small squad of Geonosians but on the other hand, one Commander Gree will suffice. The same goes for Barriss Offee.
LEGO puts the package on minifigs and that's good. I just hope the two Geonosians' wings are wrapped properly so that I don't have to straighten them out or contact LEGO for a replacement ... 

9491 Geonosian Cannon

15/12/2011 - 10:27 In my opinion... Lego news

LEGO Star Wars - Planet Series 1

If what we can see on these visuals of the series 1 boxes of the range Planet Series published by grogall is confirmed, we have a big problem ...

It seems from these images that the planets come out of the front of the packaging and are not protected by any plastic overlay. The planet is directly accessible and will necessarily be subject to many hazards.

Between transport, storage, various manipulations by store employees and less scrupulous customers, you will have to be very careful when purchasing these sets. The risk of falling on a planet that has suffered damage or degradation of its surface and / or its screen printing will be great if we are not vigilant.

I don't quite understand how LEGO could decide not to protect the planet on this packaging which is still very attractive and well thought out. A simple transparent plastic dome would have been sufficient. Especially since the interest in touching this piece of plastic is limited: it is not a product whose tactile sensation that it provides makes it possible to validate the purchase decision.

These photos appear to be the most recent versions of these products and may therefore show their final packaging. LEGO has accustomed us to producing relatively protective and secure packaging. This attempt to put plastic within reach is surely the result of intensive marketing thinking in Billund, but it seems that the constraints of transport, storage and distribution were not necessarily taken into account.

We will see during the actual marketing of these products whether these packaging have evolved, but it will be necessary to be extremely vigilant to avoid a huge disappointment.

 

15/12/2011 - 01:24 Shopping

7965 Millennium Falcon

If you have a little time ahead of you and you can wait a few weeks to take advantage of your new acquisition, then this offer is for you: Amazon offers the set 7965 Millennium Falcon at the very interesting price of 107.87 €. Delivery is free.

It should also be noted that the delays at Amazon are often lower than those initially announced. 

We no longer present this set released in 2011 and which is already on the way to becoming a great classic in the Star Wars range. Well equipped in minifig and correctly designed despite some details still annoying in terms of finish, this set is essential for any good collector.

Don't delay too long, prices fluctuate very quickly at Amazon, and as the old saying goes, better to hold on than run.

For information, the same set (out of stock) is currently sold at P & P at 135.90 € (normal price) or 112.00 € (with the Club Card) to which the shipping costs must be added.  

It is also marketed at € 159.90 on the LEGO Shop and € 129.99 at TRU.

 

15/12/2011 - 01:10 Lego news

6864 Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase

With the release of the set 6864 Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase, we are going to get a new minifigure of Two-Face alias Double-Face.

This minifigure has an accessory that intrigues some and delights others: the famous Two-Face's Lucky Coin, the silver dollar that Harvey Dent uses to make his decisions.

One side of this coin is just normal, the other is torn. If the lacerated face comes out, Dent will do the harm around him and his evil side will take over. If the other side comes out, it will behave correctly and will not commit crimes ...

This piece is already listed on Bricklink under the name Flat Silver Tile, Round 1 x 1 with Two-Face Corner Pattern (98138pb05), and has already been seen in other colors especially in some Ninjago sets.

The author of the review on FBTB adds that he was even entitled to two Coins in the set's inventory. The presence of this second Coin will it be systematic? It will have to be checked over the course of purchases and reviews that will appear online.

Two-Face's Lucky Coin - Scarred Silver Dollar