c_rpg Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 8 minutes ago, fossilrock said: http://makingstarwars.net/2016/05/big-news-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-character-names-ships-descriptions-more/ Finally, some details are emerging for Rogue One, including ships and character names. I'm convinced this will be a set: This one immediately made me think of Wipeout. It will be interesting to see how they make the dual thin front pieces sturdy enough for kids to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 hour ago, c_rpg said: This one immediately made me think of Wipeout. It will be interesting to see how they make the dual thin front pieces sturdy enough for kids to play with. Agreed. Kind of reminds me of a cross between an a-wing and a jedi interceptor. I think it's definitely going to be one of the 5 sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Looks like a three way love child between a snowspeeder cockpit, x-wing engines, and the front of a Mandalorian fighter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoroakenfelder Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 the entire cockpit section looks like a repurposed Y-Wing. I think it's ugly and smacks of being new and different just for the sake of being new and different. I almost resent the shoehorning of new troops and vehicles front loaded before ANH. I mean, I can understand that it's possible that they were always there just not in use on the few planets that we saw in the OT, but I would assume that we would have seen them during Endor when the Rebel Fleet brought everything together to attack the Imperial fleet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, thoroakenfelder said: the entire cockpit section looks like a repurposed Y-Wing. I think it's ugly and smacks of being new and different just for the sake of being new and different. I almost resent the shoehorning of new troops and vehicles front loaded before ANH. I mean, I can understand that it's possible that they were always there just not in use on the few planets that we saw in the OT, but I would assume that we would have seen them during Endor when the Rebel Fleet brought everything together to attack the Imperial fleet. Well of course they are just trying to shoehorn in new vehicles so they can sell toys. They have a multi billion dollar empire to sustain. Come on man. At least they could have done a better job with the design though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilrock Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Ughhh here we go again! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 minute ago, fossilrock said: Ughhh here we go again! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, jbacunn said: Well of course they are just trying to shoehorn in new vehicles so they can sell toys. They have a multi billion dollar empire to sustain. Come on man. At least they could have done a better job with the design though. It's kind of obvious they are trying to avoid the glossy stuff from the prequels. They will probably have to rethink this decision someday in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 3 hours ago, fossilrock said: http://makingstarwars.net/2016/05/big-news-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-character-names-ships-descriptions-more/ Finally, some details are emerging for Rogue One, including ships and character names. So for the anti-stick people, apparently Donnie Yen's stick/staff can be turned to bowcaster like blaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 36 minutes ago, thoroakenfelder said: the entire cockpit section looks like a repurposed Y-Wing. I think it's ugly and smacks of being new and different just for the sake of being new and different. I almost resent the shoehorning of new troops and vehicles front loaded before ANH. I mean, I can understand that it's possible that they were always there just not in use on the few planets that we saw in the OT, but I would assume that we would have seen them during Endor when the Rebel Fleet brought everything together to attack the Imperial fleet. It's doubtful they would have brought everything together. Any rebellion worth its salt would have operations in more than one theatre of war, and you don't want to risk losing your entire fleet/army in one place. The Empire knew they were coming and didn't have more than a fraction of their fleet in waiting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeogeorge Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 It's doubtful they would have brought everything together. Any rebellion worth its salt would have operations in more than one theatre of war, and you don't want to risk losing your entire fleet/army in one place. The Empire knew they were coming and didn't have more than a fraction of their fleet in waiting. Like on D-day? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 43 minutes ago, Rodeogeorge said: Like on D-day? Exactly like that. The Allies were in France, Italy, Africa, and many other places all at once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodeogeorge Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 All eggs were in one basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorOfLegos Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Very reminiscent of the Buck Rogers star fighter [/img] 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_14 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 On 5/21/2016 at 0:01 AM, Rodeogeorge said: All eggs were in one basket. Not at all. As I mentioned earlier, Allied forces were simultaneously sizeably engaged on many fronts at this very time, including Italy, Africa, the Atlantic, and that's not even counting the operations against Japan on the other side of the world or even the Russian contribution. No military commander puts all his eggs in one basket. Even at D-day itself, it is estimated that about 1 million Allied forces took part, but that there were 3 million stationed in Britain. They didn't even commit the majority of their forces in England, let alone the entire theatre of war. The rest of the English forces would come across over the ensuing months. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoroakenfelder Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 20 hours ago, crimson773 said: Very reminiscent of the Buck Rogers star fighter [/img] Since that ship was based on designs by Ralph Mcquarrie, it makes sense that they would try to replicate McQuarrie designs to fit into a time period that heavily relied upon his designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 At least it looks different and is not just a retouched / recolored X-Wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorOfLegos Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 so the U-Wing has S-foil wing assembly. Looks like they'll pivot 90* into position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I'm not sure how accurate this is, but I've seen several reports today. Rogue One: Disney orders reshoot after poor test screenings The Week UK - 5h ago http://goo.gl/lMDRQU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedilego Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 10 minutes ago, exciter1 said: I'm not sure how accurate this is, but I've seen several reports today. Rogue One: Disney orders reshoot after poor test screenings The Week UK - 5h ago http://goo.gl/lMDRQU Based on the daily movie news shows that I listen to (I recommend Collider Movie Talk for anybody particularly into movies), here's my initial take: There's this recurring narrative re-shoots = something's wrong but re-shoots are commonly planned way ahead for these big-budget films for a variety of reasons. What's important is whether or not the poor test screening report is accurate. Seeing "several" reports doesn't add credibility since there's a good chance they're basically reports on reports on one original report. Remember even if the report(s) are true, the re-shoots and edits could work wonders. Possible? Definitely. Maybe we should be more cautious with our expectations but it's pre-mature for fanboys to panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbacunn Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I want to know how to get on the list for test screenings. Sign me up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarleyMoose Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Why would there be a young Han? Unless they mean Esp IV young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 There are reshoots because the movie sucks. Sorry to burst everyone's bubble. http://pagesix.com/2016/05/30/disney-execs-in-a-panic-over-upcoming-star-wars-film/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Honestly my expectations are low and I'm gonna watch it just becuase it is Star Wars . I know , I'm the sucker Disney loves 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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