Minifigures Series 5, more pictures

06/02/2011 - 10:48 Minifigure Series
series5Live from the "Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair 2011" in Nurnberg, Germany, here is a slew of images from the series 5 of minifigures to collect, including a video finally revealing the different characters.
Don't ask me for the color of the bag (take a good look at the video, it's blue), there are forums where you will find people spending hours discussing it ... and to tell the truth, I don't care more than this.
In the video you will also discover the 4 series of collectible minifigures and the new LEGO Alien Conquest line, which is very "Mars Attack".

Click on the image on the left to display an enlarged view.

(I extracted the images from the video, they are better than the view currently circling all over the forums.)

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The Force is with Legostein

05/02/2011 - 17:50 MOCs
creatorThere are people who have ideas: Legostein from the Eurobricks forum is one of them.

From the Creator 6741 (Mini Jet) set, he improvised two original mini MOCs despite the limitations of the set and the number of pieces available (63).

So I let you discover these two original creations: The Republic Cruiser "Radiant VII" seen in episode I The Phantom Menace, and the A-Wing Starfighter seen in episode VI Return of the Jedi.
Visuals and assembly instructions for the Republic Cruiser are available at this page.
Visuals and building instructions for the A-Wing Starfighter are available at this page.
The discussion page about these two mini MOCs can be found on Eurobricks.

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More info on the advent calendar 2011

05/02/2011 - 10:36 Lego news
advent 2011Also on EuroBricks, finally a visual for the long awaited Star Wars advent calendar planned for this year.

We see minifigs (Nute Gunray, Chewbacca, a Battle Droid, a Clone Trooper and a rebel pilot) but also mini ships, including a Slave One, a Tie Fighter and a LAAT / I.

Nothing more for now, but if other visuals filter through, I'll keep you posted.

Click on the image for a larger version.

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Close-up of June 2011 minifigs!

04/02/2011 - 23:07 Lego news
new minifigs bigSeen on EuroBricks, a forumer (Navy Trooper Fenson) posted on his flickr gallery fairly good quality photos of the upcoming minifigs with sets planned for June 2011.

My first impressions are pretty good (Click on the name of the characters or on the overall visual on the left to access the photos):

The minifigs Watto, Wald and Sebulba of set 7962 (Sebulbas & Anakins Podracers) seem really successful.
 
They will replace advantageously those released a few years ago. Sebulba is very realistic and conforms to the character of the films. 
Watto's blue colourway is surprising but true to character after all.
 The minifig padme set 7961 ((Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator) is nice, without really paying homage to the character seen in the movies. She sports that goofy look and hairstyle that's faithful but misinterpreted to my liking again.
Le Darth Maul of set 7961 (Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator) is successful, the head is innovative, just like that of Savage opress from set 7957 (Dathomir Speeder). Finally, a Darth Maul without a hood. Savage Opress has epaulettes of the most beautiful effect.
 Captain panaka of set 7961 (Darth Maul Sith Infiltrator) is very / too "cartoonish" for my taste, but again, the cap is difficult to replicate. The uniform is simplistic too.
Luke Skywalker of set 7964 (Millennium Falcon) is very successful both in terms of hold and hair.
Le Geonosian Pilot of set 7959 (Geonosian Starfighter) is nice, well dressed and the head is original, just like Ki-Adi-Mundi of the same set.
The Ewok and Logray of set 7956 (Ewok Attack) are moderately successful, but it is difficult to reproduce an Ewok correctly in minifig. The green color of the Ewok is a bit violent and mixes badly with the black body and the orange arc. Logray is more consistent when it comes to colors.
quinlan you of set 7963 (Republic Frigate) is also very "cartoon", just like Eeth Koth. THE Clone Troopers et Order Wolffe are well reproduced.
We can feel the inspiration of the animated series The Clone Wars.
Overall, these minifigs from June 2011 form a not necessarily coherent mix between those of the films and those from the animated series.
The "cartoon" inspiration is very present, but I must admit that I am more a fan of minifigs inspired by the movies. No doubt a question of generation.
Younger people will probably be more attracted to a Quinlan Vos or a Savage Opress, than to Han Solo or Obi-Wan Kenobi. It's normal after all.

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Asajj Ventress's Ginivex "Fanblade" Starfighter by Joel Baker

03/02/2011 - 22:51 MOCs
belliesSeen on FBTB, here is an original and truly innovative MOC which reproduces the spaceship of Asajj Ventress seen in the 12th episode of season 3 of the animated series The Clone Wars.
The replica is faithful to the original, the colors are respected and this ship even has functions allowing the folding of the wings ...
To find out more, visit the Joel Baker flickr gallery.
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