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10123 Cloud City
08.09.03 Tim
Well how about that - bet you weren't expecting that one, and if you were a lucky attendee at the LEGO Direct Q&A last night at BrickFest, then you were able to check this one out first hand.
We are once again privileged to bring you a first look at another exciting product from LEGO Direct. Starting next month, this will be available to order through both LEGO Shop@Home and LEGOShop.com; it will follow through to LEGO Outlets from there. No retail at this time.
Looks like the debate over skin tone for Lando can now thankfully be resolved; I for one am happy with the final decision and may be just as excited about a new LONG OVERDUE Leia. Very cool. Throw in a new Luke and check the new paint deco on Boba as well. Check it good, because there is another first there; printing on minifig arms. Boba now has the distinction of being the most decorated minifig in the history of the company. He even has print on his belt. Seven minifigs all together.
Think of this more like a playscene than a playset; what you have here are the memorable moments from the floating city; Luke's fateful battle with Vader, the shock from the dining hall and of course the carbon freezing chamber (where are the Ugnaughts?). There are a handful of interactive elements - windows fall away and Han can be dropped into the chamber.
So I can hear what you're thinking - you want a better image of the minifigs? Here, chew on this and oh what the heck, here's an image of the final box art as well.
Not a bad 'off year' huh? Your #1 Most Wanted Set in the AT-AT, and now your #1 MW Minifig as well.
Eager to have this one in hand? You should be able to preorder it on Monday . . .
EDIT: This set is now available for preorder. Click here to go to the Shop@Home page or dial 1.800.453.4652. Preorder price for U.S. and Canada is 99.99 with a release date of October 24.
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RGS at Amazon
08.08.03 Denise
What a difference a few hours make ~ this morning it wasn't, now it is...forum member Maskatron notes that Amazon/TRU.com has put the Republic Gunship (7163) on sale for the low price of $49.97. Not a bad deal at all :) Note it ships separate (with separate charge) from other items you may order. The Gunship is rumored on sale at brick-and-mortar ToysRUs stores as well.
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S@H special
08.08.03 Denise
LEGO Shop at Home (US) has five of the Star Wars pens at half price, $7.89 each: Darth Vader, R2, C3PO, Jango Fett, and Clone Trooper.
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Greg @ BrickFest
08.06.03 Greg
 This weekend I'll be in Arlington, Virginia for BrickFest 2003! I will have my original art from the fbtb comics, Star Wars Insider comics, and LEGO Magazine illustrations on display and for sale. Also, I'll be doing sketches and will have original prints that I had made specfically for the show for sale (or for trade of mini-figures!).
BrickFest is August 8-10 and at the George Mason University - Arlington Campus, 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. While you needed to have pre-registered to attend the whole event, Sunday is open to the public with admission of only $5. For more information, check out www.brickfest.com.
Hope to see you there!
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Jedi Luke gets a Miniland Custom
08.05.03 Josh
Well, Count Blockula has updated his site with a Jedi Luke Miniland custom. (also, a Dueling photo and a Yoda passing away photo). Check out all the pics, and all his incredible customs at eblockvillage.com.
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HobbyTron sale
08.05.03 Denise
HobbyTron has put all Star Wars LEGO sets on sale. Average savings 10% - 15%. Includes the AT-AT, $90; Hailfire Droid, $45; all new MINIs, $6 each, and the AT-TE, $60.
Update 08.06.03, 8:30pmET: HobbyTron has just released their coupon for this month and next: 5% off $35+, coupon code AUGSEPT, expires 09.30.03.
Also, just a reminder that Amazon/TRU.com still has the R2-D2/C-3PO Droid Collectors Set in stock for $19.98 and free shipping.
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Sales News from Here and Abroad
08.04.03 Tim
First up, FBTB Superfan Bob sends a reminder that Fred Meyer has all LEGO for 20% off this week; then Jim brings up that the awesome UCS Rebel Blockade Runner is now 20% off, down to UKP107.99 through LEGO Shop@Home in the UK.
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New Poll at Right -->
08.03.03 Tim
About time we had a new poll around here . . .
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Sightings, Deals and a Steal
08.02.03 Tim
I'm pretty sure that everyone has seen the new sets at retail by now, but Kurt sends word of them in San Antonio, TX at a Super WalMart just in case - and Damien sends word from Atlanta as well . . . I've also received mail from FBTB fan Josefin, who says that LEGO Shop@Home is selling the 10018 Darth Maul Bust in several European countries for 75% off, so you may want to check that out!
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Sale @ Canadian Sears & AT-AT Sightings
07.31.03 Greg
Pete notified me that all LEGO is 20% off this Friday and Saturday at Sears stores in Canada. Plus some stores have Clearance items at an additional 25% off.
Also, Frederic has told me that the AT-AT is available at Club Jouets In Quebec City for only $140, and the mini sets are $9.00.
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75% Off of 10018.... For Parts of Europe Anyway
07.31.03 Ace
Forum regular Duchessa writes:
"Hi!
I usually don't make much noise over discounts, but this one is amazing.
Lego S@H are selling the DMB with a 75% discount, at lest in Scandinavia,
Germany and the Netherlands. I've passed on this set before, but when the
cost went down to about $45 for a MISB... well, I've already ordered my copy
=)
Duchessa"
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The Count Hits 25
07.31.03 Josh
Not 25 years old, but 25 miniland customs. The 25th addition to his work is an amazing Luke Skywalker X-wing pilot custom (also, a front view and a back view).
After you're done enjoying Luke, stop by his site eblockvillage and be stunned by all his incredible customs.
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Illini Brick
07.29.03 Tim
FBTB fan Lori sends in the following area report . . . "In Northern Illinois, in Algonquin, the New Mini Sets, AT-AT, and Hailfire Droid Sets are now out! If you live near Algonquin, be sure to check out the new Target, as that is where they are!" Thank you for that one . . .
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More Figures from the Count's Miniland
07.29.30 Josh
Count Blockula gives us another one of his amazing custom miniland figures by updating his site with a Gamorrean Guard! (also a front view and a back view).
Check out his other breath-taking customs at eblockvillage.
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Two Comics From Greg in Two Days
07.28.03 Tim
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Gareth Update
07.28.03 Tim
I may have been gone for an age, but Gareth is still tinkering with his designs - check out the upgraded engines on his UCS Landspeeder . . . wouldn't that make a nifty and inexpensive UCS set?
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Yeah, That Rocks
07.28.03 Tim
Even if this has been posted once already, it's worth checking out again -
Mr. Sawaya has been busy . . .
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