So they've announced the official release date of Star Wars VII.

 

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-to-open-december-18-2015.html

 

Two more years... not sure I can wait that long!

All I said was it "LOOKS" like the Z-95.

It looks like the Headhunter.

agree - thinking about going and seeing if the clearance head hunters are still at walmart...

 

it has only one engine per side like the z-95 but two gun turrets at thend of the wing like an x-wing.

the engine thing makes it look more like a z-95.

Not z-95 check twitter Star Wars replied to someone

I haven't watched it yet, but I will tonight.

I don't really like it either way.  Looks cheesy...

I don't really like it either way.  Looks cheesy...

You are not a fan of blue cheese ? :D

Read the accompanying article. It says that it's not the Headhunter.

i did read the accompanying article saying its not the headhunter and the replies to the multiple tweets saying it looks like a z-95 headhunter and i watched the whole video and it looks like a z-95 with 2 turrets.

just because its tweeted doesn't make it the truth.

xwings have 4 engines.

this thing has 2.

 

and it is pretty ugly.

 

oh but its an x-wing didn't you read the article.

i did read the accompanying article saying its not the headhunter and the replies to the multiple tweets saying it looks like a z-95 headhunter and i watched the whole video and it looks like a z-95 with 2 turrets.

just because its tweeted doesn't make it the truth.

xwings have 4 engines.

this thing has 2.

 

and it is pretty ugly.

 

oh but its an x-wing didn't you read the article.

 

Yup, there go all those Star Wars fans, quick to point out mistakes (also mentioned in article).

i did read the accompanying article saying its not the headhunter and the replies to the multiple tweets saying it looks like a z-95 headhunter and i watched the whole video and it looks like a z-95 with 2 turrets.

just because its tweeted doesn't make it the truth.

xwings have 4 engines.

this thing has 2.

 

and it is pretty ugly.

 

oh but its an x-wing didn't you read the article.

I agree...it's ugly.  You would think 30 or so years in the future and the vehicles would be a little more...how can I say it?!?  Modern/Futuristic?!?

I agree...it's ugly.  You would think 30 or so years in the future and the vehicles would be a little more...how can I say it?!?  Modern/Futuristic?!?

I guess in the future, they were going for the retro-chic

Go to AICN.com and read the rumored plot leak...oh my goodness, it sounds terrible and I hope it's not true.

Go to AICN.com and read the rumored plot leak...oh my goodness, it sounds terrible and I hope it's not true.

 

Is that the one about Luke's hand/saber?

I agree, the ship looks blah. Not to mention makes no sense at all. The X-Wing had four engines....this has two. So less power. The X-Wing housed an astromech droid to facilitate hyperspace travel...this does not. Seems like a pretty useless ship to me. And that rumored plot.....facepalm....i knew Disney would screw this up.

I agree...it's ugly.  You would think 30 or so years in the future and the vehicles would be a little more...how can I say it?!?  Modern/Futuristic?!?

Maybe they are going with future = smaller more efficient engines approach ? Why would they need bigger engines if the new smaller ones can produce more energy ?

Folks, aren't we all overreacting here?

I agree, the ship looks blah. Not to mention makes no sense at all. The X-Wing had four engines....this has two. So less power. The X-Wing housed an astromech droid to facilitate hyperspace travel...this does not. Seems like a pretty useless ship to me. And that rumored plot.....facepalm....i knew Disney would screw this up.

And Lego will have to re-release big MF of some sort, it seems, if that hysterical spoiler is of any truth. Might be intentional disinformation leak though...

Folks, aren't we all overreacting here?

Not me, just saying it is not an attractive looking fighter.  Looks hacked up.  Short.  I believe there are 4 engines, when the wings open up.  They look to be separated.  It does look somewhat retro. 

Not me, just saying it is not an attractive looking fighter. Looks hacked up. Short. I believe there are 4 engines, when the wings open up. They look to be separated. It does look somewhat retro.

I agree but we don't know what role this ship will play in the movie. Might be something they found buried in some desolate place. Just saying

And Lego will have to re-release big MF of some sort, it seems, if that hysterical spoiler is of any truth. Might be intentional disinformation leak though...

Easy to check. JJ Abrams only vehemently denied rumors that were true (cross-reference rumors about Cumberbach playing **** in Star Strek Into Darkness which turned out to be true) ;)

And Lego will have to re-release big MF of some sort, it seems, if that hysterical spoiler is of any truth. Might be intentional disinformation leak though...

Rumors of a new MF are getting commonplace and from better sources.  I have to wonder if the new MF will be anywhere near the size of the old one.  I wouldn't think so, considering how LEGO seems to be downsizing some of their sets.  If they did make a 3000-4000 piece MF, it would be a sweet deal for LEGO fans and investors alike.  People could still argue that the 10179 was the "Big Daddy" of STAR WARS LEGO sets and deserves the $3000+ price tag, while new investors and fans could buy a nicer replica of the MF for a somewhat reasonable price.  

I agree but we don't know what role this ship will play in the movie. Might be something they found buried in some desolate place. Just saying

You are right.  It could be some prop from the original movie.  

You are right.  It could be some prop from the original movie.  

Or, since it was post-empire, perhaps government regulations required lower carbon emissions while in the atmosphere of any inhabited planet as well as increased MPG. Hence, manufacturers had to reduce number of engines.

Is that the one about Luke's hand/saber?

 

Yes, ugh.  And No More Monkeys, some regulation was badly needed given all the random puffs of smoke on Bespin during the lightsaber battle, that was all CFCs.

Looks like the X-Wing from the original concept art.  You can see the 4 engines, they just look iike one from the front when the wings are closed.  Given the fact that the galaxy went through a large scale civil war 20 or 30 years before ep 7 is set, plus whatever smaller battles took place in between due to the power vacuum the fall of the empire created, I wouldn't expect any major leaps in technology.  We'll see more of the "used future" look that the OT is known for.