LEGO Star Wars 2013: A less ambitious Jabba's Sail Barge than 2006

This is thanks to the publication of photos of certain pages of the catalog for the second half of 2013 intended for retailers that we learn a little more about the two most anticipated sets of the LEGO Star Wars range for 2013: 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge et 75021 Republic Gunship.

Before any comment, it should be mentioned that these visuals are in preliminary version and that the final design of their content will undoubtedly change significantly between now and the actual marketing of the sets in question.

Despite everything, we can already draw some conclusions:

The and 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge is much less ambitious than that of 2006 (6210 Jabba's Sail Barge - 781 pieces - 8 minifigs) which will undoubtedly remain a reference for a few more years. What we see on the published visual shows us a barge with reduced dimensions, 6 minifigs including Max Rebo and Jabba (identical to the figurine in the set 9516 Jabba's Palace), curves not very ... curves and a lot of studs ...

Those who relied on this set not to have to spend too much money on the 2006 version will be at their cost if the final design doesn't change significantly. Unfortunately, even if the finish improves with the final set, the proportions should remain the same. So we will have a Chibi-Sail-Barge in 2013.

On the side of the set 75021 Republic Gunship, I really have the impression of seeing the same ship over and over again ... Little improvement on this visual compared to the same ship from the 7676 Republic Attack Gunship set dating from 2008. 7 minifigs including Amidala in her AOTC outfit and a finish that will undoubtedly evolve with the final set. No sticker on the sides on this preliminary visual elsewhere.

Let's be patient and wait for the first official presentation by LEGO of these novelties at the next Toy Fair. 

The photos of these novelties are currently visible on this flickr gallery, do not delay, LEGO will surely request their withdrawal quickly.