By now you've likely seen the pictures from Gizmodo or Brickworld showing the new LEGO Star Wars set 10212,
Imperial Shuttle, due out in September. The shuttle itself is quite drool worthy, but what about the five minifigs that come with it?
I think most of the production effort went into the set, sadly to say. Most of the figures are reissues of existing offerings.
Jedi Luke is largely the same fig that came with set 10188, Death Star. White pupils have been added to the face print, but that's it.
Darth Vader also appears to be the same as the figure that came with the Death Star set and 8017, Darth Vader's TIE Fighter. We don't have pics of this Vader sans helmet, but I wouldn't expect much new under the hood.
The
Stormtrooper shown is a bit of a mystery. Most of the new Stormtroopers have the dotted mouth pattern printed on the helmet. The variant shown here does not and better resembles
sw109a (minus pauldron) which came with set 7659, Imperial Landing Craft.
The
Imperial Commander appears to be an updated version of
sw114. The torso print of the uniform appears to be more basic. The head print has been updated, featuring a new, but basic, expression.
The
Imperial Pilot is the most unique of the lot. He is most similar to
sw208; however, the torso print varies in small ways. The facial print is new, but the cavalry cap (
part 30135) has appeared in black previously.
Overall assessment? There's not too much to get excited about here. Some updates? Sure. This still doesn't place these figures in a more affordable range given the price point of 10212. If you are going to buy this set, do it for the shuttle, not for the figs.
(Picture via
The Brothers Brick)
I'm so 'punny'...(sound of a cricket riding a tumbleweed)...Ahem.
Each figure will be available for sale at miniBIGS' site soon. The artwork featured on the head and torso print is courtesy of Myron McMilin.
Check out the centaur body, stone axe, and violin in blue. Not to mention the scimitar and brass knuckles in gold. Can't wait for these to go on sale!
Dan Siskind of Brickmania has brought two new custom sets to Brickworld Chicago. The first is a US Marines Minifigure set featuring four minifig marines in the classic (read yellow) style. There are two brick built guns including a .30 caliber gun on a tripod. The set features BrickArms weapons and Fine Clonier decals. The set is exclusive to Brickworld for now but Dan states it will be up at the Brickmania site for $75 plus postage.
The second set is that of a WW II era Japanese Garrison. Also with four minifigures and two guns, the set shows off how good design and great custom parts can come together. The Garrison set also will retail for $75 plus postage.
