Monday 5 September 2011

Y-Wing # 7658 (BNIB) $150


Lego Star Wars 7658 Y-Wing Fighter was a mainstay starfighter in the Rebel Alliances' navy. It saw combat as a fighter-bomber, as it could fight its way through enemy territory to its target, deliver its proton bomb payload, and fight its way back out. Standard Y-wing fighters were armed with two laser cannons, two ion cannons, and two proton torpedo launchers. Its armor was made of titanium-reinforced Alusteel alloy, coupled with Chempat shields. This made the craft very resilient and well shielded. However, it was slow compared to the other fighters in the Rebel Alliance. Yet, the potential damage it could deliver compensated for its slowness.

Lego Super Star Destroyer #10221 (BNIB) $800


The Super Star Destroyer measures 124.4cm (50 inches) long. This set will include a redesigned IG-88 and Dengar and a new minifigure, Admiral Piett, along with a Darth Vader minifigure. The set features a smaller representation of the bridge featuring the walkway for Darth Vader, the computer panels on either side of the walkway down below where Admiral Piett takes command and the bounty hunters standing by the exit of the bridge.
The bridge.
Bossk makes his second appearance to date but his variation remains identical to the one from 8097 Slave I released in 2010. Dengar makes his second appearance to date with his first being in 6209 Slave I. Dengar has been re-designed with extra detail. Admiral Piett makes his first and only appearance in this set featuring the same face used for Professor Snape in the 2010 Harry Potter sets. Darth Vader appears in his latest variation for the second time with his first being in 10212 Imperial Shuttle. This variation of Darth Vader features a cartoon like face featuring white pupils and added detail.

Monday 8 August 2011

Destroyer Droid # 8002 (BNIB) $400

Lego Technic Star Wars 8002 Destroyer Droid, also known as a droideka, was a heavy battle droid used by the Trade Federation and later the Separatists. They were well known for their resilience, superior firepower, and intimidation. They were usually deployed in moderation, due to their cost. After the Clone Wars and the fall of the Separatists, these droids fell into the hands of mutiple factions. The reasons why they were more formidable than B1 battle droids was because of their ability to transform into a sphere-shaped configuration, which allowed for rapid movement and compact storage. When in battle, they could project their own deflector shields that protected them from blaster fire and even lightsabers. Their superior firepower made them much more powerful than other battle droids; their arms were practically built-in twin blasters.

Sunday 7 August 2011

Green Grocer # 10185 (BNIB) $1500

This set's architecture includes a realistic, detailed interior, a roof terrace and fire escape, lots of windows, removable floors, detailed grocery store and apartments, mailboxes, and 4 Person minifigures. It has 3 floors, the first being a detailed lobby and grocery store, the second and third being apartments. It also contains a roof terrace above the third floor that contains a small grill, two chairs, a table, an umbrella over the table, and two flowers. This set measures 10 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 14 inches high. It is the third and largest Street layout set.