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Ken "buriedbybricks" Robichaud | April 2nd, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, MOC Spotlight

jmfbtb’s Death Star Docking Bay Construction Is Complete!

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Ace reported on this excellent endeavour a month ago and jmfbtb has completed his months long task of recreating docking bay 327 to house his UCS Millennium Falcon and it’s quite a sight. He’s been kind enough to share his LDD files and part lists for those interested in building their own, so head back into the thread and check it out. All that’s missing now is a picture of his final casing set up and I definitely wish him luck on finding a perfect (and affordable) solution that works for him in that respect.

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I’ll be honest, after all the work put into this project I’d choose a table with sturdier looking legs. ;)

Ace "onions" Kim | April 1st, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, News

LEGO Store Calendar Reveals May Promotions

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FBTB Fan Jasper writes in to let us know of LEGO Brand Retail’s store calendar for May and it’s chock full of licensed theme activities:

  • On May 1, visit the store with your little one(s) and build the free monthly mini build of the holocron droid that is featured in The Yoda Chronicles.
  • The Star Wars May the Fourth promotion for Hoth Han Solo is valid on May 4 and 5 and you will indeed need to purchase $75 worth of LEGO Star Wars product to receive the figure.
  • 10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter goes on sale on May 4th for $199.99. So that’s one way to receive the figure.
  • For LEGO Super Heroes, you can receive a new polybag 30167 Iron Man vs. Fighting Drone from May 16 through 31 with a purchase of $50 or more. It doesn’t look like you’re required to buy LEGO Super Heroes product to qualify either.
  • There’s a free LEGO Iron Man poster available as part of an in-store activity to help rebuild his Malibu Mansion. That promotion runs from May 20-24.
  • And finally, there’s a date on the calendar reminding us that The Yoda Chronicles debuts on Cartoon Network on May 29.

We’ll try and remind you of the above dates and events.

Ace "onions" Kim | March 29th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, News

May the Fourth 2013 Promo Minifigure: Hoth Han Solo

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Pictured above is a polybag set of a single LEGO Star Wars figure, Hoth Han Solo, provided by the fine folks over at Hoth Bricks. The figure is this year’s May the Fourth promotional figure, like the TC-14 from last year. FBTB has an exclusive image to share with you folks:

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Ace "onions" Kim | March 28th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, News

75024 HH-87 Starhopper Revealed

German site eggersmann-modellautos.de has revealed a new LEGO Star Wars set slated for the fall: 75024 HH-87 Starhopper. This set was not shown at Toy Fair earlier this year so it may be slated for an account exclusive. According to Groove Bricks:

This set is inspired on the Friends and Enemies episode of the Star Wars The Clone Wars Series. This ship is commonly used by the Zygerrian Slave Empire and has two twin blaster cannons. The set will include a total of three minifigures Obi-Wan Kenobi (disguised), Cad Bane and Nikto Guard.

No word yet on US pricing or availability, but if the Eggersman-modellautos site is to be believed, the euro pricing is set for €39,99.

Thanks to Groove Bricks for the heads up.

Ace "onions" Kim | March 28th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

[UK] Amazon.co.uk Discounts 9516 Jabba’s Palace

Amazon.co.uk currently lists 9516 Jabba’s Palace at £67.50, 49% off the list price of £132.63. It’s actually MORE than that since MSRP is &pound119.99 according to LEGO Shop@Home. If I’m doing my math correctly, the actual percentage discount is around 56% off.

Ace "onions" Kim | March 26th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Empire Strikes Out Released Today

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The latest installment of the unofficial LEGO Star Wars comedic animated series, The Empire Strikes Out comes out today on DVD format only. I received the above and below meme’s from their marketing department as promotional material. Not sure if they’re supposed to convince you to buy it or avoid it, so take’em for what they are.

Still haven’t ordered? Amazon still has it for $9.99 as of this writing. And don’t forget about Medal Ceremony Darth Vader. The only way to get him is through the DVD.

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Ace "onions" Kim | March 24th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Double VIP Points Starts Today

Just a quick reminder that double VIP points starts today and lasts through April 8 just in time to stock up on some Easter treats. Double points are good on all purchases both online at LEGO Shop@Home and in store. Unfortunately, free shipping has ended. Fortunately, the MINI Republic Frigate promotion is still valid until the end of the month. Spend $50 or more on LEGO Star Wars items and get a free polybag of 30242 Republic Frigate while supplies last.

Ace "onions" Kim | March 23rd, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Amazon Discounts Elite Clone Troopers

Army builders, rejoice! Amazon has discounted 9488 Elite Clone Trooper and Commando Droid Battle Pack by a nice 27% margin, dropping the price down to $9.44 from $12.99 MSRP. Free super saving shipping starts at $25 so pad your order with a few more or add something else to hit that threshold unless you’re a Prime member in which you’d get free 2-day shipping then.

In other battle pack news, Amazon still has 75001 Republic Troopers vs Sith Troopers on sale 20% off at $10.44

Ace "onions" Kim | March 20th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, News

Businessweek Report: How Disney Bought Lucasfilm

Disney Buys Lucasfilm

Businessweek published a five-page article How Disney Bought Lucasfilm—and Its Plans for ‘Star Wars’ a few days ago and it is a fascinating read as to how the $4 billion dollar deal came about. It’s told mostly from the point of view of Robert Iger, CEO of Walt Disney, the man responsible for their acquisition of first Pixar, then Marvel, and now Lucasfilm. I did not know this but he and George had actually worked together in the past on Young Indiana Jones when Iger was at ABC. Fast forward a few years, Iger’s running Disney, Lucas is ready to retire, and they meet for breakfast:

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Ace "onions" Kim | March 20th, 2013 | LEGO Star Wars, Sales News

Amazon Rolls Back Price on 9496 Desert Skiff

You can forget my earlier report on this set being marked down a paltry 22%. 22% is nothing, it’s the dirt on your shoe, the booger in your tissue. The real deal is 35%. Yessir, 35%, that’s what “>Amazon has it at right now: $16.15 If you don’t got Prime, order two to reach the free shipping threshold. Or get a book or DVD, like this one.

Thanks to murphquake for the tip.