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Post by Nannan on Apr 24, 2005 9:51:56 GMT -5
I am writing this with the walker in front of my PC.
You might think the set is fragile do to all the SNOT designs but it's actually pretty sturdy (the body, head, and legs are all connected with technic axles). There's not much posability with the legs, but the head can rotate for about 90 degrees and the blasters rotate for about 180 degrees.
Some misc info about lego in general:
LEGO have gone all out environmentalism and started to make thinner boxes (no more cardboard) for some of the smaller sets like this one. The result is an improved texture of the box (my personal opinion) and boxes that are easily prone to shelf wear. The boxes are so thin that when I press on the tab to open the box, half of the box collapses! (bad if you want to save the box).
Also, LEGO makes much better quality decals for the figs. Before, the decals are sometimes smeared because the machine that prints them lacks precision. One thing LEGO can still improve is more accurately print decals on headwears. (the clones as well as stormies all have little off-center designs on their helms)
Overall, the clone scout walker is a grrr...rrreat set! 10/10
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Post by Thies on Apr 24, 2005 9:57:20 GMT -5
Ya, my box split in half when I opened it  . The set it self is great little set and its the cheapest way to build an army of Clones |
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Post by TheQ on Apr 25, 2005 14:17:59 GMT -5
I bought the CSW today and these is my thoughts:
General: The set looks great, just shouting "Buy me! Buy me!". The actual model is much bigger than it looks like in the box, which is always nice. It has "SW-ish" look in it and and the detail level is rather high for this small set.
Parts: The number of greebling parts did suprise me. For mech'er like me, four 4-stud click-hinges are very needed and there is also very high number of "greebling parts" that are vital to bigger MOCs.
But what did got my attention was lack of "strong color". Set has six different colors in it, which makes the model look like home-made version. Also there is rather many unique pieces. This is bit of problem because for example the "front windshield" has very unique shape so that part is hard to put in to normal MOC, because it steal so much of interest.
My opinion: Lack of "strong color" annoys me mostly but overall this set is rather good "part-vs-price" rate. Model is what it promises to be. Good solution for low-priced set of Ep3.
Points: 8/10
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Post by Thies on Apr 25, 2005 14:57:46 GMT -5
Its also the best way to build up armies of clones...as long as you dont mind them all haveing the red marking instead of the pure white ones
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Post by Jamit on Apr 25, 2005 15:47:05 GMT -5
WOW, I need to get this set so bad.... -Jamit P.S. I'm adding this to the reviews page. -Jamit  |
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Post by TheQ on Apr 26, 2005 2:18:49 GMT -5
Actually, I wouldn't say that this is the best way. Set only includes 1 minifig, which is rather small. In the near future, you can order loads of them via LS@H.
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Post by Nannan on Apr 28, 2005 17:29:38 GMT -5
Actually, I wouldn't say that this is the best way. Set only includes 1 minifig, which is rather small. In the near future, you can order loads of them via LS@H. You can't buy just figs from Lego Shop at Home, if I understood you correctly. |
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Post by Paddy <3 Morphosis on Apr 28, 2005 21:50:05 GMT -5
I want to get this set bad.  I'm glad the boxes are thinner... I hate the thick boxes that are crazy impossible to open. The firetruck is a good example. I'm a boxkeeper, but dang, I almost had to throw away the firetruck box because it was so dang big, so thick, and didn't want to flatten out. |
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Post by LordLlamo on May 3, 2005 20:04:35 GMT -5
this is the best set that i bought out of the 3 i got. if you buy like 3 or 4, you can remake one into an awesome speeder. im thinking of puttin the directions on bshelf, but i gotta draw em up. it would be 100% better if it came with another plain white trooper.
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Post by Paddy <3 Morphosis on May 3, 2005 22:15:47 GMT -5
Since there are like 2 white troopers in ROTS, I think it's great. I love Dark red, anyways.
My God, this little set is awesome. I don't know why. New Greys, Greebs, and technique, maybe. It looks nice, complex, but is very simple. I will pick up at least one more, and definitely a ton when they go on sale!
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Post by Nannan on May 5, 2005 17:19:44 GMT -5
I will pick up at least one more, and definitely a ton when they go on sale! You can wait with me for the next batch of 30% off ROTS sets at Bartering the Brick! CSW for only $7! |
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Post by Paddy <3 Morphosis on May 5, 2005 18:47:25 GMT -5
Are you sure? I think, with shipping and everything, it'll be cheaper to get it at the store for regular price (unless I decide to buy 10 at the same time... then I'll go online.)
Maybe on the bigger sets though (like the ARC... sweet, sweet ARC)
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Post by Nannan on May 5, 2005 19:05:04 GMT -5
Are you sure? I think, with shipping and everything, it'll be cheaper to get it at the store for regular price (unless I decide to buy 10 at the same time... then I'll go online.) Shipping is $9 for one parcel. |
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Post by Paddy <3 Morphosis on May 5, 2005 19:11:22 GMT -5
would that mean $9 on a $7 purchase?
gah
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Post by Nannan on May 5, 2005 19:18:48 GMT -5
would that mean $9 on a $7 purchase? gah A package can fit more than ten. |
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Post by Sz_2cool4u2b on May 17, 2005 20:38:47 GMT -5
Man, I just have to get this.  |
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Post by Sz_2cool4u2b on May 18, 2005 23:02:04 GMT -5
Hey, I just saw at BL (Store: Ancient Realm) a CSW for $12! I gotta get this. Scratch that, 1 for $11.50! Hopefully shipping won't be too much. |
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Post by Nannan on May 19, 2005 17:50:04 GMT -5
The normal price is $10!?! $11.50 a good deal? what are you on?
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Post by Sz_2cool4u2b on May 19, 2005 20:29:31 GMT -5
Oh, crap, I'm thinking of the JSF. Darn site... |
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Post by AssCake on May 19, 2005 20:36:35 GMT -5
This is great, I really want it. And at those "Good way to build up armies" We can only hope LEGO makes more of those minifig collector things with the stand, the minifig, and the card. With like a Red, Green, and Blank Clone, that would cost like 2.00 like the rest so you would spend less money for more troops |
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