siddji Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I did notice that the minifigures are not to scale or of the same size of the ship. I think they shrunk them in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazuli16 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I did notice that the minifigures are not to scale or of the same size of the ship. I think they shrunk them in the picture. In the video they stated they are introducing micro figs, but the set also comes with the 5 regular sized figures displayed on the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buidee Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Wow, $350 MSRP with 10 microfigures and 5 regular sized figures. Thats more expensive than the SOH. But, still gotta get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Cool set. It looks like a display set as I could not imagine any kids swooshing this thing around. The microfigs are slightly bigger and more detailed than anything from LEGO board games. Will people pay >$700 after it retires ? Who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekgate502 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yeah Baby I like it like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandwraith Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy_bricks Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Designer vid. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naf Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) See "Sandcrawler". The Sandcrawler, Helicarrier, and Slave 1 have definitely proven the new direction for Lego UCS, they want to hit that halfway point between playability and display piece. Some models are going to be more successful than others. Well you can be sure, I won't be competing for inventory. I will display the older UCS star wars in my house. I would not display this. Either make it a play set 10188 or make it a display dsII. Most grown men who would actually pay 350.00 would not display this. IMO. everyone recognizes star wars ships, most would not have a clue on thos one. The tumbler on the other hand, very well executed, displayable, afol target market. To each his own though. I agree with some of these points. I think hardcore super hero fans would proudly display this, but it's not in the same league as the tumbler in terms of being a UCS model. As I said above, the new direction will be more successful in some models than others. The sandcrawler I give a pass to, because it's a big brown shoebox so they might as well throw some play features in the middle of it. I would have preferred a helicarrier more along the lines of 10221. I'm not sure how I feel about the concept of microfigures either. Edited January 29, 2015 by naf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay4e Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 first I think we can safely call anything with a plaque "UCS". second i like that Lego is taking some chances on this one, and is really putting a lot of effort into it. I cant say as it will all work out, for them or us, but its nice to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrikdejager Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) It honestly doesn't look as massive as i thought it would be. But maybe i was just thinking of the awesome IDEAS one: Edited January 29, 2015 by hendrikdejager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caltrops Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I like this. As stated in the video, the helicarrier has a long history in the marvel comics and is about the most iconic "big" vehicle as you're going to find in the super hero comic book world (not talking about batmobiles here). It's also a centerpiece of both the Avengers and Winter Soldier films. I like it better than the SSD as it has a lot more variety to it and looks like a much more fun build. As a ***.I. Joe junkie from the 80's it also reminds me a bit of the USS Flagg which was one of the most (if not the most) epic toys ever made. I also personally enjoy "playsets" more than "vehicles" and this has elements of both. The power function option makes it even better. I have yet to pull the trigger on a $200+ set, but after seeing this I'm not sure how much longer that will be the case. Very cool that Lego is making this. Edited January 29, 2015 by Caltrops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naf Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 first I think we can safely call anything with a plaque "UCS". second i like that Lego is taking some chances on this one, and is really putting a lot of effort into it. I cant say as it will all work out, for them or us, but its nice to see. Which makes it even stranger why the sandcrawler didn't come with one, as it's marked as UCS on the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Designer vid. Looks like the earlier theory that the designer vid intro showed the new helicarrier was right! That's a pretty neat set... Still formulating an opinion on whether it's something that will fit our Lego collection though. Hmmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I dig the mini-minifigures. I wondered how they'd scale figures for this thing and that's about as good as they could do. I do like that they also include some full-size minifigures. Is this the only unmasked Captain America they have planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I dig the mini-minifigures. I wondered how they'd scale figures for this thing and that's about as good as they could do. I do like that they also include some full-size minifigures. Is this the only unmasked Captain America they have planned? I was too until I saw that Nick Fury is really a cute little puppy dog with an eye patch. Not to mention the price at $399.99 seems a little steep compared the the Sandcrawler. I'm guessing all this fancy printing like the printed roadway/runway pieces (and inflation) are driving up the price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I was too until I saw that Nick Fury is really a cute little puppy dog with an eye patch. Not to mention the price at $399.99 seems a little steep compared the the Sandcrawler. I'm guessing all this fancy printing like the printed roadway/runway pieces (and inflation) are driving up the price. LOL, that is a puppy face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenJ91 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I guess not everyone can like a set, but I love it! I think they nearly nailed everything. It could be a tad bigger, but so what. It's 3,000 pieces, not 4,000. It's plenty big enough and the micro builds add to the display bringing it to life. The angle in the video made it appear smaller too because you couldn't see the back section. The mini Quinjet that hovers above is awesome. The microfigures inside are cool and never done before. There are a lot of new things about this set. I do wish there were 8-10 mini figures included but i'm ok with the 5. The stand for them is sweet. I would have liked an agent Coulson and Bruce Banner as well but I wouldn't be surprised if they were added in something else or a polybag. But the minifigures not being to scale for the set or adding playability it wouldn't have added anything other than just more mini's and a larger display stand. I can see why they didn't. Turning turbines...awesome. It's one of my fav sets ever. Huge win here. $350 is a little steep. $299 would have made more sense and I'd probably get one for myself at that price, but oh well, that's what discounts are for. Edited January 29, 2015 by DenJ91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naf Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I was too until I saw that Nick Fury is really a cute little puppy dog with an eye patch. Damn you.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks like the earlier theory that the designer vid intro showed the new helicarrier was right! If you play this design video in slow motion backwards there is a glimps of another set in the letter "******" also it says something about Paul is still Alive 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templesweeper Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I think the set looks great but the price point is too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenchu2000 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks great to me. I will buy any Lego set that comes with an information plaque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inversion Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks great to me. I will buy any Lego set that comes with an information plaque. Even a Jar Jar Binks UCS bust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadowsk1 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 This is an easy one to pass on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackables Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Is the price $350 or $400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudoty Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 $350 US 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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