Rare LEGOs » Han Solo http://www.rarebricks.com Reviews of Rare LEGO Sets Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:02:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 LEGO Star Wars 8097 Review Set Boba Fett's Slave 1 http://www.rarebricks.com/2010/08/lego-8097-slave-1/ http://www.rarebricks.com/2010/08/lego-8097-slave-1/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:20:22 +0000 Admin http://www.rarebricks.com/?p=1028 LEGO Star Wars 8097 Review Set Boba Fett's Slave 1 is a post from: Rare LEGOs

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With the massive popularity of the previous versions of the Slave 1 sets, you knew LEGO would capitalize with a new version eventually.  This time around the LEGO Slave 1 8097 has been redesigned as the version Boba Fett flew in the Empire Strikes Back and comes with everything you need recreate that scene.

One of the best features of this set is the LEGO Boba Fett mini figure.  It is the most detailed Boba Fett to date and extremely accurate.  With painted on battle damage, a helmet that is not attached to the rocket pack and other details, this Boba Fett will definitely become a highly sought after mini figure once this set sells out.  If the other Slave 1 LEGO sets are any indicator, this set will absolutely sell out quickly and become a hard to find set.

Another awesome feature with the Slave 1 8097 is the LEGO Han Solo mini figure.  In other version of the Slave 1, Han Solo would be painted onto the carbonite block but in this version you get an actual mini figure that fits into the carbonite block for ultra playability.

The ship is way cool to with colors that vibe fairly well with the original Star Wars film.  Get your hands on your set fast before they sell out and the price goes way up!


LEGO STAR WARS 8097 BOBA FETT SLAVE 1 NO MINIFIGURES OR BOX RETIRED LEGO STAR WARS 8097 BOBA FETT SLAVE 1 NO MINIFIGURES OR BOX RETIRED US $44.95
STAR WARS LEGO 8097 BOSSK MINIFIGURE NEW OUT OF PACKAGE MINIFIG STAR WARS LEGO 8097 BOSSK MINIFIGURE NEW OUT OF PACKAGE MINIFIG US $4.25

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LEGO Death Star

LEGO Death Star


The new LEGO Death Star 10188 playset was released in September 2008 to wide and well-deserved acclaim. Unlike the previous Death Star 10143, which was primarily designed for diorama use, the 10188 model is designed for playability; it includes 24 minifigures, including six exclusive new figures created specifically for this set. New minifigures and droids available for the first time in this set include Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in Stormtrooper outfits, Assassin Droid, Interrogation Droid, Death Star Droid, and two Death Star Troopers. For the first time, the Dianoga trash monster is also available; this allows recreation of the famous trash compactor scene from Episode IV, including Luke and Leia’s escape from the detention center and slide through the secret hatch.

Boasting 3,803 pieces, the LEGO Death Star 10188 offers four levels of authentic movie settings. Setup is a lengthy process; the spiral-bound instruction book is over 250 pages long, with 193 separate steps to completion. The finished result is nothing short of stunning, however, with removable walls, chairs that spin, and guns that rotate allowing multiple angles of fire from the Death Star death ray lasers. Authentic movie designs from Episodes IV and VI of the Star Wars Saga set the scene for hours of realistic play with this detailed playset. The Death Star features multiple decks which house the Death Star control room, Emperor’s throne Room, hangar bay complete with Darth Vader’s own TIE Advanced Starfighter, Imperial conference chamber, droid maintenance facility, and many other rooms suitable for playing out your favorite scenarios.

When assembled, the LEGO Death Star 10188 weighs about twenty pounds. It is remarkably sturdy for a set of this size and complexity, and stands up to moving reasonably well. There are a few fragile elements on the completed Death Star; the death ray lasers, for instance, are easy to dislodge, and a few small parts may come loose. These are easily replaced, and the overall playset is solid and well designed. Die-hard Star Wars purists may criticize the inclusion of elements from the original Death Star and the Death Star II in one unit, but given the added scenarios these inclusions make possible, this seems more a quibble than a genuine drawback to the set.

Overall, the LEGO Death Star 10188 playset is well worth its price tag; it offers hours of fun, both in building and in playing out your favorite Death Star scenes. The set includes nearly all the central Episode IV and VI characters, making it convenient and easy to portray classic scenes like the Throne Room duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. The set is recommended for ages 12 and up.

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LEGO Battle of Endor 8038
LEGO Battle of Endor 8038

The Battle of Endor 8038 LEGO set is part of the tenth anniversary of the Star Wars LEGO brand's first release.  Based on the Battle on the forrest moon of Endor, the 8038 LEGO set comes with a whoppping 12(!!) LEGO Star Wars minifigs!  These minifigs are: Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2, 2 Rebel Commandos, 2 Scout Troopers, Death Star Trooper, and 3 Ewoks.

There are a few differences fromt the original set including the AT-OT Scout Walker.  This model has a few more details besides the walking action.  The imperial bunker has an explosion function and the entire set is a must for the serious LEGO Star Wars collector.

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