There is a rumored UCS Hoth Echo Base possibly being released in October 2015:  http://www.groovebricks.com/lego-star-wars-ucs-hoth-echo-base-coming-2015/

 

I'm having trouble imagining exactly what this would look like for it to have the features of the base but also fit into the mold of UCS sets being very 'complete' models. In other words, is a sprawling playset really suitable for this type of set?

 

I also wonder if this will be the nail in the coffin for the Death Star.

2 minutes ago, Lego_Yoda said:

Not sure if this has been hypothesized already but it wouldn't surprise me if once this is released we started getting a few more smaller Hoth sets (similar to Hoth Attack size) every 6 months to tack onto this.   A medical bay here, a snow-trooper division there...sets specifically designed to complement this.
(Although seeing as we didn't get a single Endor/Ewok add-on set bar the Shuttle Tydirium this is actually a bit far fetched).

Granted if this did happen and you collected them all its going to be a costly en-devour but could end up looking pretty awesome.  If TLG came out and said they had some kind of plan like this I might actually start to get excited about this one.

http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Hoth-Attack-75138?fromListing=listing

I've had some time to think about this set, and I'm leaning toward putting my money elsewhere. I'm talking about my personal collection here, not investment (although...)

I definitely want this set as I have never bought the smaller Hoth sets released previously, but given the reaction the unveiling has generated I would not be surprised if we see it discounted at some point.

Now this is what I class as a true UCS Assault on Hoth ...

The global release date (unless you live in the USA where it is still listed as Coming Soon) for the Ultimate Collector's Series Assault of Hoth has been set for April 30th. You might want hold off ordering and visit your local LEGO brand store to take advantage of the double VIP points on all Star Wars sets purchased between the 1st and 31st of May and the Free First Order Stormtrooper Minifigure from 4/30 - 5/4. See May 2016 Calendar below:

49 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

The global release date (unless you live in the USA where it is still listed as Coming Soon) for the Ultimate Collector's Series Assault of Hoth has been set for April 30th. You might want hold off ordering and visit your local LEGO brand store to take advantage of the double VIP points on all Star Wars sets purchased between the 1st and 31st of May and the Free First Order Stormtrooper Minifigure.  See May 2016 Calendar below:

According to the calendar you posted it's only April 30 to May 4. From May 1 to May 31 you earn double VIP for specific sets (eg. Battle on Takodana).

1 hour ago, exciter1 said:

The global release date (unless you live in the USA where it is still listed as Coming Soon) for the Ultimate Collector's Series Assault of Hoth has been set for April 30th. You might want hold off ordering and visit your local LEGO brand store to take advantage of the double VIP points on all Star Wars sets purchased between the 1st and 31st of May and the Free First Order Stormtrooper Minifigure.  See May 2016 Calendar below:

Slighty off topic but isn't that the same figure that is in the first order battle pack?

I think the torso is printed slightly differently.

Got to laugh at LEGO offering double VIP's on the newer TFA sets, maybe they've realised how disappointing and overpriced they are, which bring us neatly back on topic lol

On 4/8/2016 at 2:42 PM, Fenix_2k1 said:

I think the torso is printed slightly differently.

Got to laugh at LEGO offering double VIP's on the newer TFA sets, maybe they've realised how disappointing and overpriced they are, which bring us neatly back on topic lol

I remember double VIP on several Jurassic world sets soon after release.

Not sure if it matters to anyone, but it has hit the shelves of LEGOLAND. Same size box as TIE Fighter. 

yea I saw them building this off to the back at my local Lego store.

Just now, Mos_Eisley said:

Not sure if it matters to anyone, but it has hit the shelves of LEGOLAND. Same size box as TIE Fighter. 

 

Is it on half price clearance yet?

4 minutes ago, redghostx said:

Is it on half price clearance yet?

I will try to be patient.  I've sold most of the sets that make up this, except for one wampa.

What's in the box that makes LEGO think it's worth $250?

Just now, zskid00 said:

What's in the box that makes LEGO think it's worth $250?

bricks and figs

Just now, zskid00 said:

What's in the box that makes LEGO think it's worth $250?

Plastic! Better than gold!

Just now, exciter1 said:

bricks and figs

Oh.  I thought it was the UCS seal that they upcharged for.

1 minute ago, zskid00 said:

Oh.  I thought it was the UCS seal that they upcharged for.

It's kind of funny seeing almost the exact same scene on the box above it.

@redghostx: Congrats for being the one to give me my 1000th like

As much as this set has been derided, and rightfully so, I could see myself paying $200 for this for my personal collection because I have sold off every past Hoth set I've owned (sans the recent AT-AT and Snowspeeder) because they performed very well after retirement.  With so much reuse the price doesn't fit.  Perhaps B&N will be allowed to sell this for 25% off down the line or maybe it will show up at Target for 50% off.

2 minutes ago, zskid00 said:

As much as this set has been derided, and rightfully so, I could see myself paying $200 for this for my personal collection because I have sold off every past Hoth set I've owned (sans the recent AT-AT and Snowspeeder) because they performed very well after retirement.  With so much reuse the price doesn't fit.  Perhaps B&N will be allowed to sell this for 25% off down the line or maybe it will show up at Target for 50% off.

I will wait for 50% off (and double VIP points) on May 4th 2018

2 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

I will wait for 50% off (and double VIP points) on May 4th 2018

You have high expectations for it to last to 2018.

10 hours ago, Mos_Eisley said:

Not sure if it matters to anyone, but it has hit the shelves of LEGOLAND. Same size box as TIE Fighter.

Looks so.........ordinary.

6 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

You have high expectations for it to last to 2018.

Why not? If the herd does not stockpile it, it will last till 2019.  If the herd does stockpile it, LEGO is just going to produce more

52 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said:

Why not? If the herd does not stockpile it, it will last till 2019.  If the herd does stockpile it, LEGO is just going to produce more

This set must be really awful if we're only worried about it being stockpiled by the horde's red-headed stepchild -- the herd.

 

10 hours ago, Mos_Eisley said:

Not sure if it matters to anyone, but it has hit the shelves of LEGOLAND. Same size box as TIE Fighter.

Well the box and font looks nice. If only there were not so many Hoth based sets prior making this basically appear like an "all-in-one" compilation pack. Maybe if LEGO had not stamped the Ultimate Collector's Series badge on there, this would be better received overall.