The box of the day reveals a microphone Republic Attack Gunship also known as LAAT (for Low-Altitude Assault Transport) of 13 pieces which is pretty decent. Stylish, really small, but okay. Articulated around the room 4595 (Brick, Modified 1 x 2 x 2/3 with Studs on Sides), it is believable and the resemblance to the original is still obvious. Note that the first model of this Advent Calendar (Republic cruiser) also uses this part 4595 as a central point.

In another context, I am regularly amazed when other AFOLs mention sets 7163 Republic Gunship (2002) or 7676 Republic Attack Gunship (2008) as their favorite set.
These two reproductions of the troop transport used by the I say and clone troopers and seen in action in theEpisode II Attack of the Clones and Episode III Revenge of the Sith really appeal to collectors. And I admit that I also have a soft spot for the 7676 set.

Speaking of Republic Attack Gunship, if you want a real beautiful mini of this ship, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to the set 20010 Brick Master Republic Gunship yet for sale on Bricklink for 15 €. It is particularly successful and I find it perfect on this scale.

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.

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 ... 

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.

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.