9678 Twin-pod Cloud Car & Bespin
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9678 Twin-pod Cloud Car & Bespin
Posted by Huw, 15 Jun 2012 09:28. Filed under Set review.
9678 Twin-pod Cloud Car & Bespin is a series two planet set and is the same as the series one ones in that it consists of a hollow planet, a minifig, a mini-model and a base to display them on. In the UK it costs £9.99 and in the USA it will be US$9.99.The box can just about be flexed enough to remove the planet without tearing it. There's nothing in the box except the planet containing the parts, and the instructions booklet.
The 78 parts are contained in two bags, a lot of which are orange.
This is the first flesh-coloured version of Lobot: his first and only appearance until now was in the original Cloud Car set from 2002. He has some great printing on the back of his head.
The Cloud Car is an interesting build that takes advantage of SNOT techniques to build its distinctive shape. The two Curved 4 x 1 Double No Studs pieces on the sides are new in orange in this set.
The back of the Cloud Car reveals that the centre of it is built studs-forward.
The completed model showing the Cloud car and minifig on their stand, which is the same as those in the series 1 planets.
Finally, here's a close up of the printed tile.The planet sets are at a price point that makes them highly collectable: the planets themselves are not much use other than for Christmas tree decorations but the combination of an often unique (or rare) minifig and a well-designed micro-scale model make them irresistible.
The price is not too shocking, but I suspect Argos will have them in a 3-for-2 deal in the UK at some point which will make it an ideal time to pick up all three.
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