Star Wars 2023

[cladner]

18 minutes ago, Mathew said:

The only one I really could care about is the Jedi origin movie. But that will probably be canceled if Indy 5 underperforms. 

Without Luke I’m not sure how many people care the about Rey Skywalker saga. 

And the Filoni film sounds like filler better suited to streaming. 

yes yes and yes.  with Iger back at the helm, Disney wants to fire up the cash printing presses to pay for his (next) exit package.

Edited April 7, 2023 by cladner

[Darth_Raichu]

15 minutes ago, Mathew said:

The only one I really could care about is the Jedi origin movie. But that will probably be canceled if Indy 5 underperforms. 

Without Luke I’m not sure how many people care the about Rey Skywalker saga. 

And the Filoni film sounds like filler better suited to streaming. 

The one with the best chance of being made is Rey's movie.  Most likely the plan is to release it on the 10th anniversary of the franchise's highest grossing movie ever.

[Darth_Raichu]

1 hour ago, cladner said:

your question has been answered.

https://www.starwars.com/news/swce-2023-new-star-wars-films

 

On tangent, how come Favreau was not mentioned anywhere in that article?  For someone who created the most popular SW character in past 10 years, it was strange he did not get his own movie to play with... 🤔

[Mathew]

38 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

The one with the best chance of being made is Rey's movie.  Most likely the plan is to release it on the 10th anniversary of the franchise's highest grossing movie ever.

Unfortunately. But it’s already got KK’s fingerprints all over it.  How are they going to make it interesting.  Bring back Kylo Ren?  He was the best part of the sequels. I wonder if Mark Hamill will sign on for a force ghost cameo. He better ask for a Brando sized paycheck. 

Edited April 7, 2023 by Mathew

[Darth_Raichu]

1 hour ago, Mathew said:

Unfortunately. But it’s already got KK’s fingerprints all over it.  How are they going to make it interesting.  Bring back Kylo Ren?  He was the best part of the sequels. I wonder if Mark Hamill will sign on for a force ghost cameo. He better ask for a Brando sized paycheck. 

TBH, I do not care enough to speculate.  Disney have enough creative people in their payroll to make something interesting (or not )

[cardensb]

This will probably offend someone here but I'm saying it anyways. If you are an adult fan and still buying legos (like me) then you are going to pay to watch the new content even if deep down you resent the third trilogy's characters, plot and results.  Unless you are giving up on the whole franchise, face it you will see a new movie, maybe not on opening night in the theater but you wont wait for TNT or TBS to show it on a marathon on weekend.

I am looking forward to the Ahsoka content.  The mere mention of "heir" implied to me we are getting a Zahn version of Thrawn.  If we get the Vong with Rey as the hero, so be it.  I don't know if a Mara Jade is value added without Luke but maybe there is a gap in the third trilogy were he did meet, settle down and have some twins that were hidden away because Luke thought he would do them harm.  I don't know but Disney will need better writers and bigger imaginations then an even bigger death star to battle. 

I'm curious who the new red saber wielding guy is along with the white haired female.  Live action Rebels with Hera, Sabine, and maybe Ezra?  cool.

 

I'm really interested in where the Mandalorian season 3 is going (no spoilers here) Lego has some great content potential with new ships, droids and characters.

BB ended like sad note all around just like ESB so let's hope a season 3 turns it all around (again no spoilers).

[brickvoyeur]

 

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May the 4th Star Wars Promos. Mini Death Star II, and collectable coins

[Pseudoty]

Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer 75356 is a Walmart Exclusive $$$

[exciter1]

6 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer 75356 is a Walmart Exclusive $$$

and Lego.com?

[Achilles]

I just saw, despite having the same number of pieces as the other Microfighters, the MSRP for the Mando N1 ship is $16, as opposed to $10 for say, "BOBA FETT'S STARSHIP". $6 seems a bit pricey for one Baby Yoda figure.

 

[CsabaLazlo]

4th May promos are really underwhelming. Only sets I'll buy are those that I don't object to paying full price for with double VIP. In other words,sets near end of life that haven't been discounted.

[Pseudoty]

 

[exciter1]

16 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

 

Definitely building mine when it shows up.

[Bricklectic]

Guess there arent a lot of true believers in the upcoming Flash movie. Only 700 sold this month

Then again, Super Mario movie hasnt much helped the Airship....

 

 

 

[Pseudoty]

On 4/18/2023 at 9:34 AM, exciter1 said:

Definitely building mine when it shows up.

Interesting, Walmart has removed the listing for Executor Super Star Destroyer. Maybe because the pre-order sold out and it will be back on May 1st. 

[cardensb]

Mandalorian Fang Fighter vs TIE Interceptor 75348 --- coming soon on the official store site

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/mandalorian-fang-fighter-vs-tie-interceptor-75348

 

[Pseudoty]

Summary: Fair/Overpriced, canopy not protected, UCS Plaque is finally printed, 4 stickers that could have easily been printed, Luke Minifig is outstanding, There is a flaw in the build when displaying the wings in the open configuration pieces fall apart and Lego will be issuing a fix kit. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 26, 2023 by Pseudoty

[Pseudoty]

 

[melting]

Interesting that SSD is $10 higher on Shop Disney

[vasp]

8 hours ago, melting said:

Interesting that SSD is $10 higher on Shop Disney

Limit 20. 

[exracer327]

Anyone else see the UCS X-Wing in person?  The one on display at my local LEGO shop, all four wings were sagging... a lot.  Not to mention the wings were separated at the ends, just like I have seen in every single video about it.

Has anyone else seen the same thing? 

I have the other two UCS X-Wings and neither of their wings droop as much.

[Pseudoty]

14 minutes ago, exracer327 said:

Anyone else see the UCS X-Wing in person?  The one on display at my local LEGO shop, all four wings were sagging... a lot.  Not to mention the wings were separated at the ends, just like I have seen in every single video about it.

Has anyone else seen the same thing? 

I have the other two UCS X-Wings and neither of their wings droop as much.

Yes, it looks really poor supposedly they are making a supplemental fix kit like Walle. 

[starwarsxpress]

18 minutes ago, Pseudoty said:

Yes, it looks really poor supposedly they are making a supplemental fix kit like Walle. 

are you serious Clark ? lol

 

[Pseudoty]

6 hours ago, starwarsxpress said:

are you serious Clark ? lol

 

Yes, David who is actually paid by lego mentions it in his review. That he contacted lego and a fix is being worked on. I am holding off on picking this set up for personal until I hear what Jang has to say. 
 

 

[exracer327]

I couldn't believe how much the wings droop on the display set.  You don't really see it until you look straight down the body.  I like the lines of the body but those wings are a show-stopper for me right now.  I hope they come up with something useful and not ugly.