Ultimate Collector Series 10215 Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter

[cas]

When I first saw this set, I was excited, but the price, really? Normally, I accept LEGO's pricing on Star Wars themed sets, of course I don't buy many of the sets anymore, but this seems extraordinary disproportionate to previous UCS sets. Generally, UCS has had good price to piece ratios, but this is more in line with the current System scale set pricing.

I guess I just don't buy it.

[BlueDragonZ]

The set is now listed at LEGOShop.com.

[RfAurora]

Its nice looking, and its one my list of possibles. I'm having a hard time debating between the lego sets and the new video games this year.

[CaptainPike]

The astromech droid head looks too big if you're expecting to fit a whole astromech in there. But it's not supposed to be whole droid. It's just head and "innards". And it's not a big craft if you remember Obi Wan standing next to it in AotC. The reason it looks wonky is because the droid head is mounted on an angle following the slope of the wing. It's supposed to be upright and level with the horizontal.

[316danny]

Is it just me, or is the video still not working?

[kelano28]

Is it just me, or is the video still not working?

It's not, but you can use the S@H link a few posts before this and watch the video there. I wouldn't say it made me more excited for the set..

[cdl444]

I cant believe they are charging 100 bucks for the set. I'll wait till its on sale if I end up getting one.

[gunoz]

Based on the model photo that was posted here the droid head is definitely too big. The model shows it to be about 1/3 the width of the wing, the UCS is about 1/2. Should've been 3x3. Plus, as it's also been pointed out, the angle is wrong, it should be level with the horizon. For a UCS set they should've gotten that right.

Now if this set would've had the hyperdrive ring I'm all in. But as it stands, at this price point, and with the overall blah factor of the ship (again, not really Lego's fault, it's what they had to work off of), this is definitely a wait til it's on sale purchase.

[drdavewatford]

Guys, if you think 100 bucks is expensive, spare a thought for us in the UK who will be required to shell out £94.99. That's 150 bucks in your money......

Agree that the price is extortionate; LEGO seem to be on a mission right now to squeeze the consumer as hard as possible to see how much we'll take. Given their profits it's understandable I guess - they're the Apple of the toy world right now and seem to be able to charge what they like - but could one of the ambassadors remind them that there's a recession on at the moment.....

The set itself looks OK, although it didn't excite me like the Imperial Shuttle did when I first saw the pics. Put that down to the original design rather than anything else, however - not LEGO's fault. No doubt I'll get it, but with so many awesome new sets in Q3 and Q4 (Imperial Shuttle, Tower Bridge etc. etc.) I don't think it'll be a big seller, so maybe some will be able to pick it up at a discount.

Dr. D.

[Gingerbeard Man]

Incidentally the German language version of the LEGO Shop page has 10215 described as Tower Bridge. The images are all of the Starfighter, but the text is that of the Tower Bridge set. The same goes for French language, only when I switched to English did I see the correct text.

Trying to access the actual 10214 Tower Bridge entry currently results in a "Server Error" page (different from the usual "not found").

[Super33]

Not impressed. The UCS sets are the only thing that keep my attention on Legos and I'm always awaiting the new releases, but this.... it looks boring, I think the droid's head looks fine as it is, it's WAY over priced, I bought the AT-ST and Vader's advanced tie for less than that and they have many more pieces. To me it looks like just another lego set and not a UCS set. I won't be buying this one.

[harrison]

i agree and considering i have my own ucs delta-7 i will save my money for something else, i wish they would do a ucs A-wing,tie bomber, tie fighter, b-wing, cloud car, speeder bike there was no reason for this set especially with the aniversary of TESB.

[MrCRskater]

. . .i wish they would do a ucs. . . cloud car, speeder bike. . .

Yes

there was no reason for this set especially with the aniversary of TESB.

And yes

[jamie75]

Personally, I think the dome looks good when you compare sizes with the Lego model and with the official pics. Perfect, no, but looks good!!

Now, I can't wait to see about getting afew more of those domes and making an R2 head for the UCS X-Wing and Y-Wing.

Jamie

[Inzane]

LOL.

No, I won't be buying this set.

[majortom]

Ultimate Collector’s Series Obi-Wan’s Jedi Starfighter!
Equipped with twin laser cannons!
Features fully detailed cockpit interior!
The dome of Obi-Wan’s wing mounted R4-P17 astromech droid rotates!
Includes display stand, plaque and label sheet!
Model can be detached from display stand!
Measures 9 in (23 cm) high on stand, 18" (47 cm) long and 9" (22 cm) wide when built!

aww no flick fire missiles :P lol

[GrayMattR]

I really like this model and don't care that there's no hyperdrive ring. No one swooshes their hyperdrive ring anyway. I think the proportions are good. The thing that strikes me the most is the printed droid head. I think the 3x3 would look better but having this big thing will get a lot of cool use around people's mocs. However, the price per piece is a real deal breaker for me.

[Flynn]

As disproportionate as that astromech head may or may not be, I like it. Look forward to seeing that peice used elsewhere.

The rest of the set is just a "meh" from me. As many have said, the price is rediculous, the details are substandard for a UCS set, and the design itself is just bland. Curiously, though, I rather liked the original 2002 version of this ship, not sure why the design didn't bother me there.

But yeah, like most of the SW line this year, there's nothing really exciting here. Won't be picking this one up anytime soon,

[dWhisper]

I'm usually not a quibbler on prices, since I own exactly one UCS set. It's not the thing for me, but even if it was, I'd have serious reservations about this set. Is there really that much special to justify the price tag? The ship itself isn't especially iconic, none of the PT ships are (except maybe the RGS or Venator - but not all that much). It didn't play a pivotal role in any of the movies... even the Naboo Fighter could claim a title like that.

Overpriced, stickers, not all that special. Shame LEGO just didn't make an A-Wing or something cooler...

[Ted495]

I went from lukewarm to hot and saucy on the Shuttle now that these are my choices for my yearly lego splurge.

I just don't see the appeal for this ship, I think overall the ships in the prequels\expansion whatever it is are not as iconic as the original trilogy.