Now, The Mos Eisley Cantina with the same amount of pieces has 21, (21!!!!!) mini-figures, and this one - just 2. Not even exclusive to the set. " The model measures 68cm in length, including the forward and rear laser cannons, while the wingspan reaches 73cm! Such enormous size enhances the detailing and accuracy, although displaying the creation might prove challenging. The wingspan introduces particular difficulties, easily exceeding the widths of 75192 Millennium Falcon and 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer. Furthermore, the exclusive determined expression looks perfect and I like the pale decoration on the legs. However, the dark brown boots are missing and dual-moulded legs may therefore have proven effective here. This minifigure remains splendid though, inevitably including Mace Windu's distinctive purple lightsaber. Light bluish grey highlights continue across the rear, where studs become more exposed than elsewhere on the bodywork. The shaping and colour scheme looks splendid though, reflecting the onscreen Republic Gunship. I like the adjustable antipersonnel laser cannon too, above an opening rear hatch which is deployed regularly during Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The considerable size of this troop compartment requires supports that are not present during the movies. The designer has therefore extended the onboard computer terminal, which partly disguises another Technic beam. While complete accuracy would be wonderful, disguising this structural support using the onboard terminal and cargo netting is ingenious!

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One of my favorite SW ships, but not my choice for an UCS treatment. It's too large and too expensive. The previous 1000 to 1500 piece count is perfect for this ship and in minifig scale. For over 3000 pieces, it doesn't add much additional details compare to 1000ish pieces and just look oversized compared to the minifigs provided. I would always prefer UCS capital ships instead." Ultimate Collector Series models invariably provoke excitement, but 75309 Republic Gunship was chosen by LEGO Star Wars fans and has therefore inspired particular anticipation. I think the resultant model has proven worthy of such expectations, fortunately! The creation includes extraordinary detail, taking full advantage of the enlarged scale to capture nearly every feature from the LAAT/i. Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and Hans Burkhard Schlömer assert that the Republic Gunship is the third Ultimate Collector Series product based upon the Prequel Trilogy, succeeding 10018 Darth Maul and 10215 Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter. That seems questionable given both 10026 Special Edition Naboo Starfighter and 10186 General Grievous are omitted and were perhaps forgotten.I like to think of myself as a journalist first, LEGO fan second, but we all know that’s not really the case. Journalism does run through my veins, though, like some kind of weird literary blood – the sort that will no doubt one day lead to a stress-induced heart malfunction. It’s like smoking, only worse. Thankfully, I get to write about LEGO until then. In terms of 'swooshability', this set is hard to beat. It is very strong and has some points where one can easily hold the ship, including the useful (and discrete) carrying handle. The playability is as good as it gets and the model is lovely for display as well in my opinion. Therefore, I think this set suits anybody who is a fan of the Prequel Trilogy be they younger or older as much like the 'real' ship, it is its versatility which makes it stand out for me. Furthermore, the beloved Republic Gunship was selected to become an Ultimate Collector Series model by LEGO Star Wars fans! The resulting design appears marvellous, capturing accurate shapes with appealing detail which surpasses previous models. The increased scale has undoubtedly proven effective from this perspective. Box and Contents Honestly wish there would have just been a new minifigure/System scale model with 15 minifigures, I'd rather drop money on the Cantina.

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But come on Lego, and Imperial logo? I know its not a major issue but that seems so trivial that it wouldn't be a problem. How did that even get that far through production? "I dunno. Maybe. I know I had that reaction to the Star Destroyer, one of my favorite ships from the OT. I expected a seriously upgraded model with an interior and a load of Imperials…instead it was not that. And two good but only TWO minifigures. Based on my read of the review, it sounds like both minifigs are unique. Made has sand-colored spots on his outfit to represent dust from the Geonosian arena, and the Clone has bright-light-orange deco compared to primary yellow as seen on previous iterations of this design.

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This is why I didn’t think the gunship was a good choice for UCS - we already had EXTREMELY passable, minifig scale versions of the craft. Beside previous editions of the Republic Gunship, this model is a similar length and wingspan, although the front of the fuselage narrows unlike on the older versions. The bodywork is dramatically different from earlier editions, although the overall shape is of course very similar and this model will look just fine next to one of the older sets in my opinion. Another redesign several years in the making, 75357 The Ghost is thought to be an update to the Star Wars Rebels ship for the upcoming Star Wars: Ahsoka Disney+ series. There’s no word yet on whether it will include The Phantom, but it will apparently include 465 more pieces than the 2014 set, so it’s not off the table. The set is at least rumoured to include minifigures of Hera Syndulla, Jacen Syndulla, Quarrie and a mystery fifth character. 75359 Republic Swamp Speeder How can I positively comment on something like that ? Can I comment at all or is this review for SW hard core fans only ? I don't follow Ninjago, yet I find some of their sets to be amazing and some not so much. How does it compare size-wise to the 2008 version? Is it longer/shorter, or wider/narrower? Do the two fit well together, do you think?Lastly, we have two Super Battle Droids, which are exactly the same as they have been since 2007, cast in pearl dark grey. In this set, they are equipped with the standard arms rather than with the cannon arm which was included in 8018 Armoured Assault Tank (AAT). Question: Does the AT-TE come with a poster too? I'd love to have a a minifig poster as well as a Battle of Geonosis poster to go with it. Not sure where you are going to put all of those minifigs . . . they will look horrible with this set . . . way out of scale.