Tonight Embo returns to the Clone Wars!
The disguised Obi-Wan accompanies Cad Bane and Moralo Eval to Serenno, where they enlist in a brutal competition with other bounty hunters from around the galaxy to determine who will participate in a plot to kidnap the Chancellor.
The first reports suggested that photos were not allowed, but this website from Slovenia seems to have some photos. The only (to date) Star Wars one to appear is above, which gives us a little sneak peak of a few of the sets, including the Malevolence. I’m sure more photos will follow …
The time has come for the years first contest on FBTB, and we’re going to jump right in with a reoccurring favorite: Podracers! We’ve bumped the build phase to February so everyone has the chance to send their entry in for a group display at LegoLand’s Star Wars Days event occurring at the end March. (Optional of course, and details on that will be posted later.)
The theme of this year is Collectible Minifigures. You are to select one minifigure from the six available waves as your pilot and build a themed pod that fits the character. With 96 different figures to chose from and plenty of directions to take with each, we hope to see some fantastic and creative entries.
Good luck to everyone!
The boys over at The Pacific Coast Highway LEGO User Group are running a new contest with their trademark twist: in 101 parts or less, build a podracer. Prizes will be awarded for three categories: funny, faithful, and fanciful. Head on over to check out the full rules. It’s open to anyone, not just PCHLUG members, and the prizes on the line are the new mini pod sets. Contest is open all February… the same time frame as our own Podracer contest by no coincidence.
When I saw Mofo Jones’ post in this thread this morning regarding the status of the 10198 Tantive IV set it reminded me of something I saw last week. The Creative Brick Company has been busy playing in the virtual world of LEGO and have put together a fantastic video build of 10019 UCS Rebel Blockade Runner. You can view the video at this link and if you visit their site you’ll also find some virtual Architecture set builds. Watch at your own risk as seeing this vid flow through such an awesome set left me feeling disappointed at missing it.
Finally, after much waiting (too much, if you ask me) the latest wave of LEGO Star Wars sets are officially available in North America.
You can get a hold of these shiny, new sets via LEGOShop and Amazon. LEGOShop currently has the entire wave in stock, but you’ll want to note, the exclusive poster promotion ended on January 29th. Amazon, while missing the retailer exclusive sets, offers free shipping, miniscule discount, and no sales tax in some areas. The sets should also be available at brick and mortar retailers as well (with the exception of Walmart, apparently). Current availability will vary, so you might have to check with your favorite retailer for further information. And if you want to save $5, Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com are listing 9492 TIE Fighter at $49.99, or $5 off the MSRP of $54.99. This discount should apply in stores as well.
Check out the threads in our forums for discussion and links directly to the sets.
Tesco have knocked 25% off 3 of the larger sets from the Harry Potter, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean ranges, but are also offering £10 off any £75 or more spend, thus reducing the sets prices further. Use code TDX-7PKF. Links are below :
4195 : Pirates Of The Caribbean Queen Annes Revenge (sale price of £66 after the discount code)
7964 : Star Wars Republic Frigate (sale price of £69 after the discount code)
4842 Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (sale price of £67 after the discount code)
Toys R Us is having a Star Wars sale this week, including an offer to get their exclusive 30057 Anakin’s Pod polybag free with any LEGO Star Wars purchase of $20 or more (a $4.99 value). This can help offset the TRU mark-up on some sets, including the 2012 ones which are now in stock. Probably the best way to snag this exclusive polybag for now. It’s also sort of like a 25% off deal if you spend the minimum.
Next Friday on The Clone Wars….
Obi-Wan takes part in a deadly contest to establish warriors fierce enough to participate in a plot to kidnap Palpatine
Watch the preview as 11 bounty hunters enter The Box
Tonight brings the second chapter in the new four part story of the Clone Wars that sees Obi-Wan disguised as his own killer and on the run from his closest friends.
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