Review: 75389 The Dark Falcon
Posted by CapnRex101,
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy reimagines many aspects of Star Wars, including the iconic Millennium Falcon, which obviously becomes a dark side vessel! This is an interesting idea and 75389 The Dark Falcon definitely deviates from the vehicle's established design.
Similarly, a selection of familiar characters have changed sides, resulting in some creative minifigures, as Darth Vader becomes a Jedi, Jar Jar Binks and Rey pledge allegiance to the Sith, while Luke relaxes on a beach! These characters look fantastic, although I have reservations about the Dark Falcon itself.
Summary
75389 The Dark Falcon, 1,579 pieces.
£159.99 / $179.99 / €179.99 | 10.1p/11.4c/11.4c per piece.
Buy at LEGO.com »
Though a reasonable set for play, the Dark Falcon is devoid of creativity
- Good play value
- Appealing minifigure selection
- Some fun details, such as dejarik video game
- Very few distinctly 'dark side' features
- No real improvements on past designs
- Perhaps too expensive for a novelty set
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Minifigures
Beach Luke presumably imagines the character as having stayed on Tatooine, rather than joining the Rebel Alliance. He remains recognisable though, sharing the dark tan hair piece with Luke's minifigure from 75200 Ahch-To Island Training and featuring a similar beard. The tinted sunglasses are a nice addition, but my favourite detail is the japor snippet necklace given to Padmé in The Phantom Menace, which hangs around Luke's neck.
The designs on Luke's vest look lovely too, including the Lars homestead between a surfboard and a wave, with Tatooine's twin suns above. Jedi Vader, meanwhile, sports a white version of his classic armour, recalling the character's appearance in the Star Wars Infinities comics. The seam between sections of the helmet is more noticeable in white, but Vader's attire otherwise looks surprisingly attractive in this colour.
I like the silver accents and the subtle changes to Darth Vader's belt and chest panel, where the traditionally red lights have turned blue to match his lightsaber! In addition, removing the helmet reveals a healthy head underneath, which would be ideal for a purist version of Sebastian Shaw as Anakin Skywalker. Luke comes with a carton of blue milk, which is not printed, sadly.
Threepio has also undergone some changes for Rebuild the Galaxy, becoming the malevolent Bounty Hunter C-3PO! The minifigure includes a black arm to signal his villainous allegiance and his photoreceptors have turned red, as they did when translating the Sith language in The Rise of Skywalker. Again, this is a good opportunity for an easy custom minifigure.
Darth Dev is a new character developed for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. Dressed in predominantly black armour and including a cybernetic arm, Dev seems like an exemplary Sith Lord. He even features a scar over his eyebrow and messy hair, reminiscent of both Anakin and Kylo Ren. The alternative smiling face is decidedly unlike a typical Sith, however.
Dev wields a red lightsaber, but C-3PO is unarmed. I find that strange because bounty hunters are normally associated with heavy weapons and a ridiculously oversized brick-built gun would have been perfect here, maybe constructed from pieces of R2-D2!
All the minifigures in this set are fun, but Darth Jar Jar is the undoubted standout, inspired by the famous fan theory that identifies Jar Jar Binks as a masterful Sith manipulator. The character's attire seems to prioritise practicality over intimidation, lacking a cape, but still featuring some interesting details on the torso. Even so, I wish the legs had been decorated too.
The head and ears look marvellous though, covered with intricate dark orange patterns. These patterns have been a paler shade on past Jar Jar minifigures, but dark orange pairs nicely with the yellow eyes, making the Gungan look quite sinister. Darth Rey looks menacing as well, bearing a close resemblance to Rey's vision of herself as a dark side acolyte in The Rise of Skywalker.
I like the narrow cloak and matching hood, but a dress element would have been more suitable for Rey than plain legs, for greater accuracy to The Rise of Skywalker. Also, this minifigure features yellow eyes, unlike Rey's vision onscreen, but this change only makes her look more threatening. Darth Rey wields a double-bladed lightsaber in a folded configuration, while Darth Jar Jar is armed with a normal double-bladed lightsaber and a trans-light blue 1x1 round brick, likely depicting a booma.
The Completed Model
I think there was an opportunity to produce something truly creative when developing a dark side version of the Millennium Falcon. Altering its colour scheme and a few cosmetic details is not what I had in mind, although I do find the black, dark bluish grey and dark red colours quite appealing. These are certainly appropriate for an evil-affiliated vehicle and the dark grey bands help to break up its silhouette, alongside other accents.
Comparing this model to 75257 Millennium Falcon, released in 2019, reveals how similar the pair actually are. The existing design was excellent on the whole, but there are still areas for improvement, such as reducing the gaps between hull panels and potentially tidying up the visible sections of the underside, around the edges. Instead, the Dark Falcon is essentially a colour swap of its predecessor.
However, more frustrating than missed opportunities for improvement is the lack of creativity, in my opinion. I can understand wishing to remain faithful to the classic Millennium Falcon, but vehicles belonging to the Sith tend to be much more refined, with little exposed mechanical detail and smooth armour. Those would have been easy adjustments to make, perhaps with some additional weapons too, while retaining the freighter's iconic shape.
That being said, this rendition retains the strengths of the previous model. 4x6 wedge plates yield an accurate shape and I like the contrasting grey elements used along the sides, which stand out against the black armour. However, the circular maintenance bays could probably be highlighted more effectively, with more mechanical detail inside each.
The forward maintenance pits instead house triggers for the spring-loaded shooters, which are integrated neatly. The dark red ingots look nice as well, but the mandibles are otherwise rather lacking in texture, relative to other areas of the model. Perhaps a patch of dark bluish grey or a couple of small conduits could have been added.
A new system of panels was introduced with 75257 Millennium Falcon, avoiding gaps on the surface of the hull, but moving them to the edges. That structure works perfectly towards the back, but the transition between the mandibles and the main hull could be better, particularly beside the cockpit, where a noticeable hole is found. The dark colour reduces its visibility, but this is still far from ideal.
Trans-red is an excellent colour choice for the Dark Falcon's cockpit, which is constructed in much the same way as LEGO models of the Millennium Falcon have been since 2004. The shape of the access corridor behind the cockpit is attractive too, comprising various curved slopes and again matching the previous Millennium Falcon from 2019.
Similarly, the interior is very familiar. There is enough space for two minifigures and some basic controls, which is fine, considering the room available. However, you cannot seat Darth Jar Jar beside another character in the cockpit, thanks to his huge ears. He is probably above piloting his own vehicle anyway, like Darth Sidious or Count Dooku.
Surface detailing continues towards the back, including the triangular fuel drivers and a pair of conduits represented by paint rollers. The six exhaust vents are effective as well, with Technic half bushes arranged around them to recreate mechanical features from the onscreen vehicle. Unfortunately, the vents are stickered, despite them all being identical.
The blue glow of the Falcon's sublight engines has been replaced with red, befitting a starship aligned with evil. These trans-red 1x2 tiles stand out remarkably well between the black hoses, using a layer of red plates to intensify their colour. The grey elements beneath the engines look odd though, where the Technic frame reinforcing the vehicle from below can be seen.
A few more stickered vents are placed beside the quad laser cannon. This is another feature borrowed from the last Millennium Falcon and assembled identically, with some colour swaps. The ski poles serving as laser cannon barrels work well and there is plenty of articulation, as the turret rotates all the way around and can be raised on a ball joint.
The gunner's viewport uses another sticker and mirrors the red-tinted windows on the cockpit, which is a nice touch. I like the studs around the quad laser turret too, replacing an 8x8 round tile with four studs used on several Millennium Falcon models. That piece has typically looked too smooth among the surrounding hull panels, so I prefer the exposed studs.
Inside are dark red chairs for two gunners, seated back to back. The whole platform slides out, so you can position the minifigures easily and angle the turret controls, which make clever use of 1x1 plates with two clips.
Quad laser cannons are not the Dark Falcon's only armament, however, as the rectenna has been modified with some kind of miniaturised superlaser! This is a brilliant addition and I wish the model included more features like it, really embracing the fun concept of an evil Millennium Falcon, rather than merely swapping some colours.
The underside of the model is untidy, as the Technic frame consists mainly of light bluish grey and dark bluish grey parts, plus a few blue Technic pins. The ventral laser cannon is included though, alongside four landing legs, which can be removed for flight. Retractable landing gear would be great, but the freighter is quite heavy, so perhaps static landing gear is more practical.
Moreover, the access ramp is found on the Dark Falcon's underside. I am glad this is included, but the ramp is hardly accessible for minifigures because the landing struts are relatively short, nor can it be opened easily from the outside. Once more, there was a chance for improvement here, sadly not taken.
While changes to the exterior are nearly all cosmetic, the interior differs greatly from previous sets. The colour has clearly been updated and the hinges for the opening panels are stronger, incorporating 1x1 plates with side rings and 3L bars in place of simple clips. Furthermore, I like the red highlights inside each panel.
Darth Jar Jar is seemingly the highest ranking of the supplied Sith, as this throne is specifically designed to accommodate his ears. Its grey colour reminds me of Palpatine's throne on Exegol, as though Jar Jar has installed an ancient stone throne aboard his ship, which certainly seems like something he would do!
The stickered computer terminal in front of the throne match the style of consoles aboard the Death Star, appropriately. These stickers are inspired by the Millennium Falcon's engineering station, showing superb attention to detail, but I expected something more creative in a model like this. This would be the perfect place for an Easter egg, for instance.
Seats and a dejarik table are usually situated in this section of the Millennium Falcon, but the Dark Falcon includes a couple of beds instead. Again, these originate from 75257 Millennium Falcon, albeit featuring dark red stripes and pillows on this occasion. Even the clip on the wall remains the same, ready to store a lightsaber.
The passenger seats move to the back of the freighter, featuring their traditional pattern, but in dark red. Dejarik is also included, though not in its traditional format, but as a video game! The printed controller on the table looks great and I love the brick-built games console, while Luke's surfboard is mounted on the wall.
Three familiar animals from the holographic form of dejarik are shown on the screen: a Kintan strider, a Mantellian Savrip and a Houjix. These are the three pieces that Chewbacca and R2-D2 moved in A New Hope, which is a perfect reference. The video game box is also included, with 'dejarik' written in Aurebesh on the front.
Another sticker decorates the Dark Falcon's hyperdrive, which also features some mechanical details. More eye-catching, however, is the prison cell. The trans-red laser walls look splendid and you can remove the panel opposite the hyperdrive to place a minifigure inside, as shown with Beach Luke below.
The final area is rather sparse. Three more trans-light blue boomas are kept on the floor and a fourth is stored inside a crate, but there was potential for much more. A rack for the characters' lightsabers or maybe a Sith holocron would have been good, assuming this space is supposed to be the cargo hold.
Overall
I find 75389 The Dark Falcon underwhelming, on the whole. Developing a dark side version of the Millennium Falcon is a fantastic idea and one with enormous creative potential, but merely changing the vessel's colour seems like the least creative solution possible. Although I like the mini superlaser, that is the only original feature on the exterior.
The interior is better and the minifigures are superb, though not as interesting to me as actual Star Wars characters. Additionally, there are no substantive improvements between the earlier model and this version, but the strengths of 75257 Millennium Falcon are retained, at least. The price of £159.99, $179.99 or €179.99, but this is not a set I can recommend at any price really, other than for the minifigures.
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He is probably above piloting his own vehicle anyway, like Darth Sidious or Count Dooku.
I admire your keen insight into the mind of the most powerful Sith Lord in galactic history, our flappy-eared froggy friend.
Certified Canon.
Darth Jar Jar in a set? What a time to be alive!
Thank you for the review Capn! I was beginning to worry that you might not get this review out before the timeframe that I was hoping to buy the set in, but that's fortunately still another month out.
I understand your criticisms of this set, but your review nevertheless gave me exactly what I wanted to see - the colors on the Falcon are striking (honestly way more appealing than the standard Falcon), it's still a quality build even without any updates from 2019, and the minifigs are even more delightful up close. As someone who doesn't actually have a Falcon in their collection yet, that's really all I need.
Although I am pleasantly surprised that the interior has more changes than the hull! This makes me realize something - the exterior not being updated is probably intentional. They probably want those who have the 2019 Falcon already to be able to display this next to it, almost like a mirror. The interior, which is not a necessary part of such a display, they were able to take more liberties with. I can understand where they were coming from here, but it feels poorly thought out - I'm not sure how many people they expect to double-dip like that.
By the way, can I get the dimensions of the Falcon? It can be tricky to tell with a round set like this, and I have a rule where I do not allow myself to buy a set until I have an open space ready for it. I'd appreciate it!
I find that most Brickset reviews nowadays contain the con "expensive". Kind of concerning...
Interesting concept but not my cup of tea!
This is a set only for people with way too much money.
So is this set set technically part of the Black Falcon theme?
I think it being so expensive kinda hurts the novelty. I really like it, and I really like how they reference Legends with Jedi Vader! I just don’t know if I like it to the tune of $200 once you factor in tax and such.
Wow how large is the sticker sheet o.O
@Robot99 said:
"As someone who doesn't actually have a Falcon in their collection yet, that's really all I need."
That is essentially how I feel about this. If I didn't have 75212, this would be good fun to have as a Falcon. I probably don't need two though!
I bought this primarily to reskin into an updated Kessel Run falcon. Time will tell if that was sensible.
@Retroblox77 said:
"I find that most Brickset reviews nowadays contain the con "expensive". Kind of concerning..."
I guess Star Wars fans will pay more for Star Wars compared to other themes. I’d argue that’s a whole side to the hobby in and of itself!
Big Lebowski, is that you in Lego form?! I didn't think I would see the day!
@markisnot said:
"Big Lebowski, is that you in Lego form?!"
*Big Lukowski
Really you not gonna ask why is Vader's helmet not printed? Why they can print the black one and not the white one.... This thing made me not buy this set....I hate when LEGO cheaps out on minifigures.
This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure.
I might get this if for some reason I am not a fan of the upcoming modular.
@Dannygast said:
"Really you not gonna ask why is Vader's helmet not printed? Why they can print the black one and not the white one.... This thing made me not buy this set....I hate when LEGO cheaps out on minifigures."
That helmet has never been printed, according to Bricklink. Neither has the old one.
@Murdoch17 said:
" @Dannygast said:
"Really you not gonna ask why is Vader's helmet not printed? Why they can print the black one and not the white one.... This thing made me not buy this set....I hate when LEGO cheaps out on minifigures."
That helmet has never been printed, according to Bricklink. Neither has the old one."
Hasbro did start printing the eyes a really dark red to match the original costume, so maybe that's what the OP was thinking of? The only "printed" LEGO version I know of is the chrome black one from 4547551.
These have become so boring and repetitive. You'd think they'd come up with a new and improved Falcon design by now.
"Mesa going to hurt yousa..."
@PurpleDave said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
" @Dannygast said:
"Really you not gonna ask why is Vader's helmet not printed? Why they can print the black one and not the white one.... This thing made me not buy this set....I hate when LEGO cheaps out on minifigures."
That helmet has never been printed, according to Bricklink. Neither has the old one."
Hasbro did start printing the eyes a really dark red to match the original costume, so maybe that's what the OP was thinking of? The only "printed" LEGO version I know of is the chrome black one from 4547551 ."
For what it's worth: The eye lenses of Vader being really dark red is only true of A New Hope and Rogue One versions of the suit - and you'd have to really, really squint to see it! Everywhere else, AFAIK, his lenses are black. So it would be pointless to print them in a scant few sets, and not just keep them black.
I actually really want this set, primarily for the Rey minifig (I have the Black Series of her Ep 9 appearance but this minifig is cool) and I agree a skirt would be better - but a skirt doesn't 'fit' with the play features of this set. Not that it stopped them including Leia with a skirt in the last X-Wing set.
I don't own a Falcon and I think this would be the one for me. It's a fun set, that's what matters to me.
@Murdoch17 said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
" @Dannygast said:
"Really you not gonna ask why is Vader's helmet not printed? Why they can print the black one and not the white one.... This thing made me not buy this set....I hate when LEGO cheaps out on minifigures."
That helmet has never been printed, according to Bricklink. Neither has the old one."
Hasbro did start printing the eyes a really dark red to match the original costume, so maybe that's what the OP was thinking of? The only "printed" LEGO version I know of is the chrome black one from 4547551 ."
For what it's worth: The eye lenses of Vader being really dark red is only true of A New Hope and Rogue One versions of the suit - and you'd have to really, really squint to see it! Everywhere else, AFAIK, his lenses are black. So it would be pointless to print them in a scant few sets, and not just keep them black."
The Kenobi show had Vader with red eyes too.
@Ridgeheart said:
" @Robot99 said:
" @markisnot said:
"Big Lebowski, is that you in Lego form?!"
*Big Lukowski"
That's Luke, your opinion, man."
https://imgur.com/5Ql5Vyb
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure."
My dream Lego Star Wars set has always been Mara Jade's Z-95. I wouldn't say no to Corran Horn's X-Wing, either.
@TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure."
My dream Lego Star Wars set has always been Mara Jade's Z-95. I wouldn't say no to Corran Horn's X-Wing, either."
We have Darth Malak finally, how about a revamped Darth Revan to scare the crap out of all the resellers trying to sell that one polybag for obscene money? Set 5002123 for those curious
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
" @Dannygast said:
"Really you not gonna ask why is Vader's helmet not printed? Why they can print the black one and not the white one.... This thing made me not buy this set....I hate when LEGO cheaps out on minifigures."
That helmet has never been printed, according to Bricklink. Neither has the old one."
Hasbro did start printing the eyes a really dark red to match the original costume, so maybe that's what the OP was thinking of? The only "printed" LEGO version I know of is the chrome black one from 4547551 ."
For what it's worth: The eye lenses of Vader being really dark red is only true of A New Hope and Rogue One versions of the suit - and you'd have to really, really squint to see it! Everywhere else, AFAIK, his lenses are black. So it would be pointless to print them in a scant few sets, and not just keep them black."
The Kenobi show had Vader with red eyes too."
I figured, but I didn't know for sure. Makes sense though.
There's a very minor update - different parts to hinge the 'pie' pieces.
I have the Kessel run which I modified to be symmetrical and I recently got this which I'll leave as the 'Falcon' because I like the colour scheme. Also got it for the minifigs which from where I'm from buying discounted set for minifigs is cheaper than Bricklinking them...
This might be a good place for me to give my incredibly controversial opinion on quote-unquote "pupilless eyes" (I say "colored eyes" because no LEGO minifigs have pupils, just white highlights) on LEGO Star Wars minifigures:
I'm 100% fine with them.
Seriously, they're getting so much unjustified hate, and on such inconsistent levels too. Like, somehow the colored eyes on this Darth Rey minifigure are fine, but not the ones on Ezra Bridger? I completely understand LEGO's stance on this: according to the most recent Visual Dictionary, they started doing colored eyes to maintain consistency across their minifigures. And I'm completely okay with that! Darth Maul's eyes look appropriately menacing, and Ezra Bridger's blue eyes look accurate to the show.
I'm chalking this whole controversy up to LEGO Star Wars fans not being willing to accept change. As a late Gen-Z (I was born in 2006, and didn't even get into LEGO Star Wars until I was 10), I think I'm just naturally more accepting of LEGO's design changes than Zillenials born before 2005. Which makes me kind of annoyed when people just brush off my viewpoints because "the younger generation just doesn't understand how good we had it back then." It honestly frustrates me, a lot.
That being said, I think there are some notable cases recently where LEGO has crossed the line with how they implement colored eyes: the leaked Salacious B. Crumb and Gollum.
First off, Crumb is definitely a bad decision by LEGO. He's a creature, not a minifigure, so he shouldn't have these colored eyes. I'm sharing in concerns about Jabba the Hutt himself when he's revealed, because I seriously don't want LEGO to start giving Jurassic World dinosaurs or Dreamzzz animals this treatment, because THEY. AREN'T. MINIFIGURES. And creatures shouldn't have to be subject to the same consistency that minifigs do.
Gollum, however, is a figure that blurs the line. Some may argue that he's clearly not a minifigure, because he uses a very specialized mold for his body. But others could argue that he has the same flat face that a minifig does, so therefore he shouldn't be exempt from the design consistency. I'm honestly not sure which side of the spectrum I lean towards.
So yeah. That's my piping hot take right there. Go on and call me a snowflake, or too young to understand how good you had it, or some guy who wants to be different from the crowd. This is my opinion on the colored eyes issue, and I'm firmly sticking to it.
Aside from that, I do have one nitpick about the set. I think the engine should've been trans-pink instead of trans-red, just so that it'd be distinct from the cockpit. Just a random thought I had.
I already watched another review criticizing how this Falcon isn't different enough from it's predecessor.
Does it have to be?
This is the first Falcon I own, so I'm not upset.
Mind that LEGO sets aren't actually designed with people in mind that buy ever single iteration of them!
I think that is very easy to forget - or will eventually be forgotten - when your job is reviewing all sets of a specific theme or you're a die-hard collector...
@WolfpackBricksOfficial:
To TLG, minifigs are a legal classification. If you compare box art, they distinguish characters, and both Crumb and Jabba are characters (JW dinosaurs are animals). Star Wars in particular causes problems with minifig vs non-minifig because a very famous pair of droids consists of one character who just meets the legal definition of a minifig and one character who consists entirely of custom molds that were designed specifically for that one character.
@Murdoch17 said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @Murdoch17 said:
" @Dannygast said:
"Really you not gonna ask why is Vader's helmet not printed? Why they can print the black one and not the white one.... This thing made me not buy this set....I hate when LEGO cheaps out on minifigures."
That helmet has never been printed, according to Bricklink. Neither has the old one."
Hasbro did start printing the eyes a really dark red to match the original costume, so maybe that's what the OP was thinking of? The only "printed" LEGO version I know of is the chrome black one from 4547551 ."
For what it's worth: The eye lenses of Vader being really dark red is only true of A New Hope and Rogue One versions of the suit - and you'd have to really, really squint to see it! Everywhere else, AFAIK, his lenses are black. So it would be pointless to print them in a scant few sets, and not just keep them black."
The Kenobi show had Vader with red eyes too."
I figured, but I didn't know for sure. Makes sense though."
All Disney Vaders have red eyes.
@TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure."
My dream Lego Star Wars set has always been Mara Jade's Z-95. I wouldn't say no to Corran Horn's X-Wing, either."
I'll add the Ebon Hawk to that wishlist
@ecleme11 said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure."
My dream Lego Star Wars set has always been Mara Jade's Z-95. I wouldn't say no to Corran Horn's X-Wing, either."
I'll add the Ebon Hawk to that wishlist"
The Ebon Hawk with a full crew from both games would be the greatest Star Wars set of all time.
@fourstud said:
"These have become so boring and repetitive. You'd think they'd come up with a new and improved Falcon design by now."
This IS a new design and fixes a lot of problems of old ones. Its way more stable and the flaps are FINALLY not easy to break off.
Man, Darth Rey's torso would work pretty well for a Lego Vaylin minifig
Ngl, I absolutely disagree with you. Lego took a risk and imo it paid off. The price is slightly high, sure, but the quality of the product is up there for me. It’d be great whenever double vip points are available.
I’d highly recommend Jangbricks review on this set
Could this set be reversed, with the cockpit on the port side of the ship? That would make a better "mirror' display with the 2019 falcon...
But perhaps it would depend on asymmetrical pieces that only come in one form in this set?
The Millenium Falcon was painted black in the later EU novels which I’ve not seen any review mention.
@ecleme11 said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure."
My dream Lego Star Wars set has always been Mara Jade's Z-95. I wouldn't say no to Corran Horn's X-Wing, either."
I'll add the Ebon Hawk to that wishlist"
Outrider, Moldy Crow, Raven's Claw, Virago, Stinger, Wyld Carrde, Skipray Gunboat, Flare-S speederbike and Lenoree Brok's Peacemaker. Bonus points for a realistic Mandalorian G-Wing...
@Brick_Master said:
"Could this set be reversed, with the cockpit on the port side of the ship? That would make a better "mirror' display with the 2019 falcon...
But perhaps it would depend on asymmetrical pieces that only come in one form in this set?"
It's actually easy to remoc: Look up the parts list on BrickLink and put the miror wedges into your cart. The rebuild mirrored - voilà!
We all knew Jar Jar was pure evil.
It looks kind of fun, but also entirely too expensive for most people to decide to spend on a meme set.
@jkb
Skipray BLASTboat, actually. But yes, please!
My one wish for some future version of the prequels would be to have JJB present on Mustafar as an envoy to the CIS leaders, and then be cut down with the rest of them when Anakin/Vader arrived. IMO, he shouldn't have survived to the end of that trilogy.
That is simply awful
@jkb said:
"I already watched another review criticizing how this Falcon isn't different enough from it's predecessor.
Does it have to be?
This is the first Falcon I own, so I'm not upset.
Mind that LEGO sets aren't actually designed with people in mind that buy ever single iteration of them!
I think that is very easy to forget - or will eventually be forgotten - when your job is reviewing all sets of a specific theme or you're a die-hard collector..."
I am not asking for unnecessary changes just for the sake of making changes, but there is potential for improvement over the 2019 model and not all opportunities for improvement were taken, in my opinion.
@lordofdragonss said:
" @fourstud said:
"These have become so boring and repetitive. You'd think they'd come up with a new and improved Falcon design by now."
This IS a new design and fixes a lot of problems of old ones. Its way more stable and the flaps are FINALLY not easy to break off."
There are some minor changes, but to describe this as a new design is a stretch. The connections for the flaps are indeed stronger, but there are whole sections that are a piece-for-piece recreation of the 2019 model, with colour swaps. While the previous model is already excellent, I was expecting more refinements.
@tne328 said:
" @jkb
Skipray BLASTboat, actually. But yes, please!
My one wish for some future version of the prequels would be to have JJB present on Mustafar as an envoy to the CIS leaders, and then be cut down with the rest of them when Anakin/Vader arrived. IMO, he shouldn't have survived to the end of that trilogy."
There's nothing to say that he didn't drop dead right after that cameo at the end of RotS. Maybe he didn't survive to the end.
That's C-3P0? I probably didn't recognize him because of his black arm.
Re the ‘‘famous fan theory that identifies Jar Jar Binks as a masterful Sith manipulator’, the existence of Darth Jar Jar here disproves this fan theory then, right?
Unless Darth Jar Jar is actually a masterful Jedi manipulator…
@vynsane said:
"That's C-3P0? I probably didn't recognize him because of his black arm."
Best comment. You win the internet today.
@jkb said:
" @ecleme11 said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure."
My dream Lego Star Wars set has always been Mara Jade's Z-95. I wouldn't say no to Corran Horn's X-Wing, either."
I'll add the Ebon Hawk to that wishlist"
Outrider, Moldy Crow, Raven's Claw, Virago, Stinger, Wyld Carrde, Skipray Gunboat, Flare-S speederbike and Lanoree Brock's Peacemaker. Bonus points for a realistic Mandalorian G-Wing..."
Totally forgot the Dusty Duck! I'm so sorry! Give us the Dusty Duck, LEGO!
I won't buy the set, but I could try to grab some of the figures alone. But I will imagine it will come at a heavy cost.
The set looks like a reskin, so nothing to write home about. The MF design works really well so I guess makes sense to not mess with what works. But do I really need a black version of it?
Rey look awesome. And I may have to pick up Lebowski. I'm not sold on Jedi Vader, but maybe.
I think it's pretty cool and I like the minifigs (although an Empire R5 astromech would have been a nice inclusion). The revised interior is VERY appealing and I love that LEGO took the time to revamp this. However, I must agree, it's more of a niche set and that price is reflective of that (good, bad and in-between). I'll look for it on sale/closeout next year and try my luck.
@gunther_schnitzel said:
"Re the ‘‘famous fan theory that identifies Jar Jar Binks as a masterful Sith manipulator’, the existence of Darth Jar Jar here disproves this fan theory then, right?
Unless Darth Jar Jar is actually a masterful Jedi manipulator…"
The Sith Jar Jar definitely acknowledges the fan theory and has some fun with it, but since the Lego shows are not official canon, this is just a fun "what if?"
I also wish Jar Jar's eyes were more of a red like we see in the Rebuild the Galaxy trailer . . . if they were redder it would make him look more Sith/sinister.
@Ridgeheart:
Sure. Self-contained. Just remember to pick up 75388 and 75393 to round out the set.
Maybe a better name is 'Slightly Angsty Edgy Teen Millenium Falcon, if it's a pallete swap.
@Ridgeheart said:
" @Modeltrainman said:
"Maybe a better name is 'Slightly Angsty Edgy Teen Millenium Falcon, if it's a pallete swap."
So... the "Millennial Falcon"?"
The youngest millenials haven't been teens for ten years.
GenZ-95 Likehunter.
I was thinking about Darth Jar Jar earlier, and I was reminded of a poll on starwars.com years ago (as in, before the prequel trilogy was even complete). The question was: "Given Obi-Wan's statement that 'In my experience,there's no such thing as luck,' which is true?" The answers were: 1. Obi-Wan's relying on that "certain point of view" again. 2. Jar Jar is the greatest Force user in the universe.
I want that Jedi Vader figure even more after hearing the news that James Earl Jones has passed.
@TheOtherMike said:
"I want that Jedi Vader figure even more after hearing the news that James Earl Jones has passed."
What? Well, he was over 90 years old and in failing health. Disney got what they needed out of him, so I'm sure his voice will be used for generations to come.
I love the black colour scheme. at least it won't change colour like light grey and white as time goes by.
Nice to see someone else remembers Star Wars Infinities!
Great review, as usual.
I am surprised about a few things. First, the color matching on Luke's torso appears better here than on the Jang review. Hope the one I eventually get is good. Second, I feel less negative about this set than the review. I suppose I am becoming numb to Lego SW and their utter lack of creativity and fun. The Cap'n is undoubtedly correct, but I like this set nevertheless. It's all we got.
Sad about the lack of full body printing on the figs. Sad about repeated stickers. Sad about the duplication without more creativity. Wish White Chocolate Vader had some helmet printing. Sad about the esteemed Mr. Jones.
Waiting on a discount.
@Maxbricks14 said:
" @Ridgeheart said:
" @Robot99 said:
" @markisnot said:
"Big Lebowski, is that you in Lego form?!"
*Big Lukowski"
That's Luke, your opinion, man."
https://imgur.com/5Ql5Vyb"
The Luke abides, man.
@jkb said:
"Outrider, Moldy Crow, Raven's Claw, Virago, Stinger, Wyld Carrde, Skipray Gunboat, Flare-S speederbike and Lenoree Brok's Peacemaker. Bonus points for a realistic Mandalorian G-Wing..."
The Outrider was an alternate build for 6211.
@StyleCounselor said:
"I am surprised about a few things. First, the color matching on Luke's torso appears better here than on the Jang review. Hope the one I eventually get is good."
Just a word of caution, this review copy almost certainly originated from an EU factory, while Jang’s copy may have come from the Mexican factory. I know Europeans tend to complain about a lot of problems that don’t seem evident in North American sets (like translucent “opaque” parts), so it stands to reason that the reverse can happen.
@PurpleDave said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"I am surprised about a few things. First, the color matching on Luke's torso appears better here than on the Jang review. Hope the one I eventually get is good."
Just a word of caution, this review copy almost certainly originated from an EU factory, while Jang’s copy may have come from the Mexican factory. I know Europeans tend to complain about a lot of problems that don’t seem evident in North American sets (like translucent “opaque” parts), so it stands to reason that the reverse can happen."
Don't worry, we have translucent opaque pieces, too. Most notable with the 1x2x2/3 and 2x2x2/3 curved slopes. To defend LEGO for one time, the material needs to be really thin at the respective spot.
@jkb said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"I am surprised about a few things. First, the color matching on Luke's torso appears better here than on the Jang review. Hope the one I eventually get is good."
Just a word of caution, this review copy almost certainly originated from an EU factory, while Jang’s copy may have come from the Mexican factory. I know Europeans tend to complain about a lot of problems that don’t seem evident in North American sets (like translucent “opaque” parts), so it stands to reason that the reverse can happen."
Don't worry, we have translucent opaque pieces, too. Most notable with the 1x2x2/3 and 2x2x2/3 curved slopes. To defend LEGO for one time, the material needs to be really thin at the respective spot."
No, see, that’s the thing. _We_ don’t. The only set I’ve seen this with is select copies of 70904, and there were signs that the parts in those copies came from a different factory. Shelves were pretty bare that holiday season, and they pushed a selection of January TLBM sets out in mid-December, including that one. I suspect we got supplemented with EU parts just to keep something on shelves through Christmas. And I’ve never encountered that translucency again, aside from reading comments from European AFOLs.
@PurpleDave my bad; I overread the "don't".
But to be honest, I don't know where our parts really come from. Our boxes credit all production sites worldwide.
@PurpleDave said:
" @jkb said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"I am surprised about a few things. First, the color matching on Luke's torso appears better here than on the Jang review. Hope the one I eventually get is good."
Just a word of caution, this review copy almost certainly originated from an EU factory, while Jang’s copy may have come from the Mexican factory. I know Europeans tend to complain about a lot of problems that don’t seem evident in North American sets (like translucent “opaque” parts), so it stands to reason that the reverse can happen."
Don't worry, we have translucent opaque pieces, too. Most notable with the 1x2x2/3 and 2x2x2/3 curved slopes. To defend LEGO for one time, the material needs to be really thin at the respective spot."
No, see, that’s the thing. _We_ don’t. The only set I’ve seen this with is select copies of 70904, and there were signs that the parts in those copies came from a different factory. Shelves were pretty bare that holiday season, and they pushed a selection of January TLBM sets out in mid-December, including that one. I suspect we got supplemented with EU parts just to keep something on shelves through Christmas. And I’ve never encountered that translucency again, aside from reading comments from European AFOLs."
Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of, which is why I mentioned it. I'm TRYING to be positive. Yet, I fear upgrades in minfig color matching ('give it another coat Godtfred!!') will be limited to Europe.
We will still get the crappy, cheap paint jobs and wonky astromech heads.
When Lego and/or Lego SW try to improve, I will be the first to sing their praises.
@jkb said:
" @PurpleDave my bad; I overread the "don't".
But to be honest, I don't know where our parts really come from. Our boxes credit all production sites worldwide."
I don't know the origins of the Clayface parts, either. All I do know is that I bought a few copies, then a few more copies, and then a few more copies. Along the way, I got some boxes that had one production code on them, and other copies that had a different production code. The parts with Code A (whatever it was) had fully opaque parts with good clutch. All of the 2x2 round plates had the pip on the same stud when viewed with the logos upright. The parts from the boxes with Code B were different. 1x1 round plates, in particular, were translucent and had wimpy clutch. Some of the pips on the 2x2 round plates matched those of the other production code, while the rest were on the other side. Every box I opened was consistent with any others that bore the same production code, and I've never encountered those three characteristics (translucent parts that should be opaque, 1x1 plates with weak clutch, and 2x2 round plates with alternating pips) in any other set that I've ever opened. If those parts weren't produced in Europe, it kinda seems they were from a factory that normally supplies Europe.
"I only build in black, or in very very dark gray."
Whoops, sorry, wrong franchise...
@TheOtherMike said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"This Rebuild the Galaxy theme would be a great opportunity to put more EU characters into Lego. Sign me up for a Cade Skywalker minifigure."
My dream Lego Star Wars set has always been Mara Jade's Z-95. I wouldn't say no to Corran Horn's X-Wing, either."
I would sell blood and organs (not necessarily my own) to get a CorSec X-Wing.
Would have been interesting if the build was mirrored, to really embrace the dark side.
@Dreadnought_Designs said:
"Would have been interesting if the build was mirrored, to really embrace the dark side."
and Luke should have a proper goatee.
@jkb said:
" @Dreadnought_Designs said:
"Would have been interesting if the build was mirrored, to really embrace the dark side."
and Luke should have a proper goatee."
Considering that he's in a prison cell, I'm pretty sure that this version of him is still a light-sider. He may just be some bum ho hangs out on a beach, neither Jedi nor Sith.
I just watched all four episodes, and now I'm extremely tempted to get this and the other two. That would be a definite if I had more space.
This might be a hot take, but I think the core model itself is a huge mess. The color scheme makes it look like it was thrown together in 45 seconds, like the submarine (which someone never became an official set) from "The Lego Movie."