Review: 75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor
Posted by CapnRex101,
LEGO has released many versions of the Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor since the vessel was introduced in 2005, including various minifigure-scale sets. However, there have been noticeably few changes between standard Jedi Interceptor designs, especially since 2012.
75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor is thus an exception. While the structure of its wings seems outwardly similar to previous sets, the cockpit has been overhauled and the original canopy replaced. Whether these updates are for the better waits to be seen, but the minifigures are undoubtedly appealing.
Summary
75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor, 290 pieces.
£39.99 / $44.99 / €44.99 | 13.8p/15.5c/15.5c per piece.
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Though very expensive, the minifigures and Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor are great overall
- Must-have minifigures
- Good interceptor design
- Stronger wings, in appearance and structure
- Cockpit shape could be better
- Extremely overpriced
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Minifigures
Ahsoka Tano has only appeared twice before in her seasons three to five garb and not since 2014, which is remarkable because this is arguably her most recognisable costume. However, the minifigure was certainly worth waiting for, making perfect use of medium legs and featuring unique decoration on her montrals and lekku to correspond with Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Whether dark red or reddish brown is more accurate for Ahsoka's attire is debatable, but I tend to favour brighter colours on LEGO minifigures, so I like the shade chosen. I think printed arms should have been included though, depicting the bands of cloth around Ahsoka's arms. Anakin Skywalker, meanwhile, is dressed in his dark robes from latter seasons of The Clone Wars.
Again, there is an argument to be made that these colours are inaccurate, as the robes have a dark blue tinge onscreen. On the other hand, the LEGO shade may be too vivid and this figure can double for Anakin in Revenge of the Sith. Master and apprentice are both armed with their usual lightsabers, which are fine, but giving Ahsoka her smaller shoto lightsaber would be even better, using a 3L bar.
R7-A7 is Ahsoka's loyal Astromech droid, aiding her throughout the Clone Wars and beyond. The dark red, white and lime green livery is striking and the panels printed on R7's head and body look splendid, as normal for Astromechs. The back is undecorated though, so that extra detail remains unique to R2-D2, unfortunately.
Reference
Source - wookieepedia.com
The Completed Model
Of the many Jedi Interceptors featured in the movies and animated series, Ahsoka's dark red and white vehicle may be my favourite. The patterned wings are superb and the designer has seemingly tried to build as much of this detail as possible, only using stickers where absolutely necessary. Moreover, the shape is excellent overall, with accurate angles wherever you look.
The vehicle only appears once in the animated series, flying beside Anakin on Cato Neimoidia. 75281 Anakin's Jedi Interceptor was released in 2020 and I think the pair look good together in LEGO form, despite their differing cockpits. Both measure 19cm in length, which is an ideal size for play, although around 13cm would be closer to true minifigure-scale.
A bigger model has advantages though, providing space for a full Astromech droid in the wing socket. Personally, I would have no objection to attaching just the dome if that helped improve the scale, which could also lower the price, but placing the whole droid in its socket is better for play. Otherwise, the laser cannons look perfect and I like the white highlights beside them.
White patterns continue towards the rear, covering both the wings and the stickered S-foils. Of course, I would much prefer printed radiator panels, especially since stickers are placed on the inner surfaces too, but these stickers correspond with the onscreen fighter. Even the tiny yellow triangles on the S-foil tips are included, exactly as seen The Clone Wars.
The wings are less tidy underneath, as expected. However, there are no unsightly colours and even the bulge to accommodate R7-A7, mirrored on each wing, is integrated fairly well, thanks to some inverted curved slopes. Also, the clips to hold Ahsoka's lightsabers are useful, but they would be less conspicuous if kept beside the cockpit.
Beneath the radiator panels are several dark bluish grey elements, following the outline of the folding panels. This improves on older models of the Eta-2, although the ever-present issue of displaying the starfighter with its panels deployed endures. Considering the high price, perhaps a simple stand could have been provided.
Clearly, the major differences between this vehicle and previous versions are focused around the cockpit. Apart from the new canopy, there are no longer gaps between the cockpit and the wings, while the wings themselves are attached with Technic axles instead of click hinges. This feels much stronger and the transition between the wings and the canopy is very smooth.
The original canopy was produced specifically for the Eta-2, so its shape was nearly faultless. The replacement is definitely a more versatile piece and it looks superb from the front, but the 3x3 quarter domes curve too much, as the back should be flat. Thankfully, the opening function remains and there is ample space inside, so Ahsoka does not need to lean back far.
Despite the various changes to the exterior, the interior is very similar to 75281 Anakin's Jedi Interceptor. The reddish brown seat and stickered console are unaltered and these both look reasonable, although I would love to see a more accurate console arrangement in future sets, with controls positioned beside the pilot, rather than ahead of them.
I mentioned that the back of the cockpit should be flat and the view from behind could thus be better. That being said, the original canopy required some noticeable Technic elements for the hinge, whereas the hinge on this model is tidier. The engines look good too, while the standard spring-loaded shooters are located underneath.
Overall
For many reasons, 75401 Ahsoka's Jedi Interceptor is an inherently appealing set. Many fans have wanted LEGO to release this version of the Eta-2 for a number of years, myself included, thanks both to its attractive livery and the potential for desirable minifigures. Ahsoka is certainly an exciting prospect and the figure is brilliantly executed, while Anakin and R7-A7 are nice as well.
Also, I am broadly satisfied with the starfighter's design. The wings are excellent and there are positives and negatives to replacing the original canopy, although neither is completely perfect. Unfortunately, the major issue is again the price. £39.99, $44.99 or €44.99 is far too expensive for a Jedi Interceptor of this size, probably because LEGO knows there will be huge demand for this set among fans of The Clone Wars.
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I like Star Wars, and I like LEGO, but the prices for sets has gotten so out of hand I stop paying attention to it. Why are ships that are meant to be small, single-person fighters $30-$50?
I haven't gotten any ETA-2 since the original 2005 Revenge of the Sith one that came with a Vulture Droid. I might get this one due to its colors and to see how things have changed. That $50 tag is a hard ask though.
At that price, ONLY at 30+% discount at Amazon. Small shops shouldn't offer it, Anything else is cutting into your own flesh.
The canopy is not better.
The price can't be any worse.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: starfighters in Star Wars are basically cars instead of fighter jets, and this is Star Wars so every character needs a space car for play, so $80 X-Wings and $45 Jedi Interceptors are absurd. I'll forever be glad that 75301 existed and reset the price/scale of X-Wings, but I had hoped that it would be a larger sign of things to come with starfighters becoming simpler and cheaper with little to no sacrifice to proportions and shaping, but evidently not with 75388, a Delta-7 variant, costing $40, a 33% price hike from 75333 two years prior, and now charging *even more* for an Eta-2, which is supposed to be a more spindly ship. For $45 this should include a side build and another minifigure or bump it up to $50 and toss in a Vulture Droid as a tribute to 7751.
...how have we gone ten years without a minifig-scale Vulture Droid, since 75041? I get that they arguably made too many throughout the 2000s, but it's extremely weird that they haven't redone the most massable "Droid Starfighter" in all this time despite catering to TCW2008-obsessed Phase II Clone Trooper fanboys.
@xboxtravis7992 said:
"I haven't gotten any ETA-2 since the original 2005 Revenge of the Sith one that came with a Vulture Droid. I might get this one due to its colors and to see how things have changed. That $50 tag is a hard ask though."
But it's $45, not $50.
@PixelTheDragon said:
"I like Star Wars, and I like LEGO, but the prices for sets has gotten so out of hand I stop paying attention to it. Why are ships that are meant to be small, single-person fighters $30-$50? "
Same, I love star wars. I love lego. I have not touched lego star wars in years.
The older canopy piece is so much more accurate, the conical shape with the downward contour isn't accurate at all.
Enough is enough. I implore you, ALL of you: DO NOT BUY THIS SET! Wait until an inevitable sale, because we need to send LEGO a message.
I don't care the price, Ahsoka is the greatest jedi ever!
@WolfpackBricksStudios said:
"Enough is enough. I implore you, ALL of you: DO NOT BUY THIS SET! Wait until an inevitable sale, because we need to send LEGO a message."
Sadly, it's a message TLG won't hear unless a *lot* of parents (the ones who probably don't read Brickset) decide they agree with our opinion of the price tag. I do like the build as well as the minifigures (including the new cockpit, which I personally prefer to the old one) but I'm not biting at *that* cost!
It is a shame the forward viewport now hinges up along with the canopy, other than that and the fact the cockpit build is too rounded at the back as mentioned in the review, I'd say the new piece is an improvement.
This used to be the quintessential 26.99 set.
Great review! I NEED this!! Maybe when it goes on sale.....
@WolfpackBricksStudios said:
"Enough is enough. I implore you, ALL of you: DO NOT BUY THIS SET! Wait until an inevitable sale, because we need to send LEGO a message."
Joke's on you, that's the only way I buy Lego Star Wars sets anyway.
Thankfully being in Canada right now we typically pay the cheapest for Lego; it costs $60 CAD. Looking at the 75401 set details page and the prices tab; after conversion Denmark, Finland, Norway and Switzerland all pay $80+ CAD....there's no way this set is work that much
I think I got the episode ii Jedi interceptor a while ago to serve as an unofficial Ahsoka craft. Seems I made the right call…
I'm not totally sold on the new cockpit but it looks better than I expected. I do find it amusing that the new opening is actually less accurate, since it brings the TIE windscreen with it.
I will say it though: I never liked the old cockpit that much. It felt very non-Lego back in 2005 and it still does today.
I will definitely pick this up, probably on a sale if I can.
@560heliport said:
" @xboxtravis7992 said:
"I haven't gotten any ETA-2 since the original 2005 Revenge of the Sith one that came with a Vulture Droid. I might get this one due to its colors and to see how things have changed. That $50 tag is a hard ask though."
But it's $45, not $50."
With taxes in my neighborhood I'm looking at a 50 dollar bill for this thing. What a joke.
That new windscreen is somehow worse in every way.
@WolfpackBricksStudios said:
"Enough is enough. I implore you, ALL of you: DO NOT BUY THIS SET! Wait until an inevitable sale, because we need to send LEGO a message."
You can't stop me :) /j
How SWOOSHABLE is it?
Answers out of ten - you know it makes sense :o)
PS. Well done on getting an unwonky printed astromech droid head.
Like most Star Wars sets these days, the main purpose of the set is the minifigures. As a person who grew up in the US in the 2000s-2010s, Ahsoka Tano was one the most icon fictional characters in my childhood. This minifigure of Ahsoka looks amazing), but the price of the set is absurd.
I have a feeling that a year after this set is retired, the Ahsoka minifigure on her own will cost as much as the set does new.
If I really want an Ahsoka minifigure, perhaps I'll buy 75310, which is obscure enough the price hasn't gone up much. (The throne in 75310 would also look good in an MOC of Netflix's Arcane: League of Legends, too...)
When Lego started making sets based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), the human characters had large anime eyes to reflect the show's animation. Is this the first time Ahsoka has appeared with normal-sized eyes?
Thanks for the early review! This set is still cheaper than the older version of this Ahsoka Padawan minifigure. I'm definitely waiting for a sale though.
For that price it should at the very LEAST have included a droid fighter.
I don't know who is in charge for graphical design at LEGO SW, but this white pupil nonsense has to stop. It's bad enough that all movie characters get them, but to also downgrade the Clone Wars large anime eyes to this, just looks stupid.
Wrongly opening cockpit + it's inaccurate shape were already mentioned. Imo if they make a new more expensive version of the same ship, it should be better, not worse than the previous rendition.
the new cockpit piece is asscheeks, how do they manage to make things worse with such consistency?
otherwise yeah, they're relying hard on TCW / Ahsoka stans with this one. the price is criminal, actual daylight robbery.
While I agree that the price is quite ludicrous, let us still remind ourselves that LEGO and especially has always been expensive.
Just today I had one of my worst offenders in hand: 8128 Cad Bane's Speeder. This thing cost $ 49,99 in 2010 - adjusted for inflation that's a whopping $72,33.
For 318 pieces and one very desirable minifig.
Did many people (including myself) buy it? Yes.
Will many people buy Ahsokas starfighter? You can bet on it. I have not yet made up my mind.
Is that really LEGO's fault?
@BrickAnomie said:
"When Lego started making sets based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), the human characters had large anime eyes to reflect the show's animation. Is this the first time Ahsoka has appeared with normal-sized eyes?"
No, Ahsoka first got normal eyes in 75158 Rebel Combat Frigate for rebels, then in 75283 Armored Assault Tank (AAT) for clone wars.
@BrickAnomie said:
"Like most Star Wars sets these days, the main purpose of the set is the minifigures. As a person who grew up in the US in the 2000s-2010s, Ahsoka Tano was one the most icon fictional characters in my childhood. This minifigure of Ahsoka looks amazing), but the price of the set is absurd.
I have a feeling that a year after this set is retired, the Ahsoka minifigure on her own will cost as much as the set does new."
Same! I love her, was shocked when years later I learned she wasn't well liked at first..
This time I feel like Ahsoka's ship is also desirable along with her figure. I'm hoping this set stays around for more than a year, but if not maybe LEGO will consider making a microfighter at a later date.
@DarthBrickus said:
"This used to be the quintessential 26.99 set."
Even 7751 was priced $40 in 2009 (291 pcs) so don't except a Speed Champions prices for Star Wars sets in 2025.
@R0Sch said:
"I don't know who is in charge for graphical design at LEGO SW, but this white pupil nonsense has to stop. It's bad enough that all movie characters get them, but to also downgrade the Clone Wars large anime eyes to this, just looks stupid."
I find it quite hilarious that people are now looking back on the anime eyes with fondness, given how loathed they were at the time of release!
Also, the issue with the eyes is not really about the white pupils, but the application of blue and other brightly-coloured eyes for certain characters. I have discussed this subject with a LEGO Star Wars graphic designer recently and plan to publish an article about it soon.
The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set.
One of the things that bothers me the most is the lack of back printing for R7-A7. I don't understand why TLG keeps certain things like the pupil-less eyes consistent, but then R2-D2 is still the only astromech droid with back printing (almost three years after we first saw him with it in 75339).
As far as the set goes, I don't have anything else to say that hasn't been said before. Yes, the price is outrageous. I don't have any plans to buy it. Loving the new Ahsoka minifigure and the mid-length legs, though.
@StyleCounselor said:
"The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set."
Don’t lie. You like that cockpit, and you can’t deny. You’re begging for a piece of that bubble.
Not for me. At this price anyway.
@beatnik said:
"How SWOOSHABLE is it?
Answers out of ten - you know it makes sense :o)"
It's an Eta-2 Interceptor (which, full disclosure, is my favorite prequel snubfighter), So it's got to be at least a seven.
Honestly, I don’t really like the cockpit. It just seems that the shape of off, even though the integration into the main build is smoother. Had it used the old piece, I would have bought it (on sale, $45 is outrageous). I did buy 75281 and I loved it and would have loved to pair this one with it but I don’t see myself enjoying this set as much.
AT 30 it would be stretch...
@CapnRex101 said:
" @R0Sch said:
"I don't know who is in charge for graphical design at LEGO SW, but this white pupil nonsense has to stop. It's bad enough that all movie characters get them, but to also downgrade the Clone Wars large anime eyes to this, just looks stupid."
I find it quite hilarious that people are now looking back on the anime eyes with fondness, given how loathed they were at the time of release!
Also, the issue with the eyes is not really about the white pupils, but the application of blue and other brightly-coloured eyes for certain characters. I have discussed this subject with a LEGO Star Wars graphic designer recently and plan to publish an article about it soon."
It's not that people look to the anime eyes with fondness, but that the characters should look more like the source material. If it's a life action series or a movie a more realistic minifigure should be made, if it's an animated series then the colors and style should match the depicted character.
The best example of why the white pupil was a bad idea can be seen in all the recent Sith minifigures e.g. Dath Maul or the blind looking Ezra Bridger or Salacious Crumb. And btw, why is Anakin not also having blue eyes?
@ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set."
Don’t lie. You like that cockpit, and you can’t deny. You’re begging for a piece of that bubble."
Damn! Who talked?
@R0Sch said:
" @CapnRex101 said:
" @R0Sch said:
"I don't know who is in charge for graphical design at LEGO SW, but this white pupil nonsense has to stop. It's bad enough that all movie characters get them, but to also downgrade the Clone Wars large anime eyes to this, just looks stupid."
I find it quite hilarious that people are now looking back on the anime eyes with fondness, given how loathed they were at the time of release!
Also, the issue with the eyes is not really about the white pupils, but the application of blue and other brightly-coloured eyes for certain characters. I have discussed this subject with a LEGO Star Wars graphic designer recently and plan to publish an article about it soon."
It's not that people look to the anime eyes with fondness, but that the characters should look more like the source material. If it's a life action series or a movie a more realistic minifigure should be made, if it's an animated series then the colors and style should match the depicted character.
The best example of why the white pupil was a bad idea can be seen in all the recent Sith minifigures e.g. Dath Maul or the blind looking Ezra Bridger or Salacious Crumb. And btw, why is Anakin not also having blue eyes?"
People never used to like the anime eye Clone Wars figures because they didn't fit in well with the rest of their collections. Since Star Wars Lego is a great big toybox to play around in, I think most people felt that it made more sense to have compatible art styles between minifigs based on live action and minifigs based on animation. That's what I think, anyway. Little is gained in realism by having one Anakin minifig, or one Ahsoka minifig, have bigger, squarer eyes, because the proportions of minifigs are so different anyway, while much is lost in suspension of disbelief for compatibility in the play world. My my, Ahsoka, what big eyes you have! The better to see you with, my dear!
@sklamb said:
" @WolfpackBricksStudios said:
"Enough is enough. I implore you, ALL of you: DO NOT BUY THIS SET! Wait until an inevitable sale, because we need to send LEGO a message."
Sadly, it's a message TLG won't hear unless a *lot* of parents (the ones who probably don't read Brickset) decide they agree with our opinion of the price tag. I do like the build as well as the minifigures (including the new cockpit, which I personally prefer to the old one) but I'm not biting at *that* cost! "
Parents aren't buying them, especially not at this cost. This is focused on millennials who are assumed to have big disposable money jobs and have nostalgia for their childhood. In a world of $45 steak dinners, this will be on tech worker's desks, not children's playrooms.
@R0Sch said:
" @CapnRex101 said:
" @R0Sch said:
"I don't know who is in charge for graphical design at LEGO SW, but this white pupil nonsense has to stop. It's bad enough that all movie characters get them, but to also downgrade the Clone Wars large anime eyes to this, just looks stupid."
I find it quite hilarious that people are now looking back on the anime eyes with fondness, given how loathed they were at the time of release!
Also, the issue with the eyes is not really about the white pupils, but the application of blue and other brightly-coloured eyes for certain characters. I have discussed this subject with a LEGO Star Wars graphic designer recently and plan to publish an article about it soon."
It's not that people look to the anime eyes with fondness, but that the characters should look more like the source material. If it's a life action series or a movie a more realistic minifigure should be made, if it's an animated series then the colors and style should match the depicted character.
The best example of why the white pupil was a bad idea can be seen in all the recent Sith minifigures e.g. Dath Maul or the blind looking Ezra Bridger or Salacious Crumb. And btw, why is Anakin not also having blue eyes?"
I fully agree regarding the inconsistency of LEGO using eye colours other than black, but I think the vast majority would disagree about the anime eyes. As @iwybs mentioned above, consistency between minifigures should be the priority.
The set is a nice partspack for getting Ahsoka, Anakin and the most expensive Astromech Droid that isn't just background scenery. It is a good deal when comparing to Bricklink prices but are Bricklink prices the best comparison? Lego has limited numbers of machines to produce uncommon parts or specific minifigure torso print variants, can this really excuse basic main character SW minifigures costing 63% more than a figure made from equivalent parts from Pick-A-Brick?
I did get an extra of the old Ahsoka headgear and a Popcorn suit CMF to make this exact figure as a custom but I am probably looking at just getting this set now anyways because it saves some time and the figure ends up having more durable graphics. I am certainly not doing this for every figure or SW character but it isn't the worst deal here when I factor in the inevitable discounts.
@Alia_of_AGL said:
"...how have we gone ten years without a minifig-scale Vulture Droid, since 75041? I get that they arguably made too many throughout the 2000s, but it's extremely weird that they haven't redone the most massable "Droid Starfighter" in all this time despite catering to TCW2008-obsessed Phase II Clone Trooper fanboys."
Many clone fans seem to only buy clone troopers and absolutely nothing else. Remember when battle droids outnumbered clones 100 or 300 to 1? The numbers of clones and droids in minifigure form are probably closer to being on parity.
@R0Sch said:
" @CapnRex101 said:
" @R0Sch said:
"I don't know who is in charge for graphical design at LEGO SW, but this white pupil nonsense has to stop. It's bad enough that all movie characters get them, but to also downgrade the Clone Wars large anime eyes to this, just looks stupid."
I find it quite hilarious that people are now looking back on the anime eyes with fondness, given how loathed they were at the time of release!
Also, the issue with the eyes is not really about the white pupils, but the application of blue and other brightly-coloured eyes for certain characters. I have discussed this subject with a LEGO Star Wars graphic designer recently and plan to publish an article about it soon."
It's not that people look to the anime eyes with fondness, but that the characters should look more like the source material. If it's a life action series or a movie a more realistic minifigure should be made, if it's an animated series then the colors and style should match the depicted character.
The best example of why the white pupil was a bad idea can be seen in all the recent Sith minifigures e.g. Dath Maul or the blind looking Ezra Bridger or Salacious Crumb. And btw, why is Anakin not also having blue eyes?"
Anakin shouldn't have blue eyes, every minifigure with blue or green eyes should have black eyes.
Sith eyes have always been represented differently from regular minifigure eyes so there is nothing wrong with them being different, the color of the pupil can be discussed though.
Ezra, Lloyd and Hera on the other hand just have regular eye colors and their eyes have no story significance unlike Sith eyes have. Their eyes are maybe a bit brighter than usual but putting colors on them would necessitate every minifig head to have some kind of eye color in place of the traditional black for consistency. Introducing eye colors for anything except Sith eyes and more inhuman looking aliens broke the styles consistency.
@Anonym said:
"Anakin shouldn't have blue eyes, every minifigure with blue or green eyes should have black eyes.
Sith eyes have always been represented differently from regular minifigure eyes so there is nothing wrong with them being different, the color of the pupil can be discussed though.
Ezra, Lloyd and Hera on the other hand just have regular eye colors and their eyes have no story significance unlike Sith eyes have. Their eyes are maybe a bit brighter than usual but putting colors on them would necessitate every minifig head to have some kind of eye color in place of the traditional black for consistency. Introducing eye colors for anything except Sith eyes and more inhuman looking aliens broke the styles consistency."
This is the heart of the issue independent of one's preference for style of Sith eyes. Minifigure eyes are an iconic aspect of branding and unified between all themes, the simple black dot (plus white highlight per the mid-2000s), and deviations from them have always meant something - realistic eyes and lips for the NBA players to be sold as likenesses and not as characters, anime-inspired eyes and mouths for Exo-Force because it's inspired by Japanese mecha and sentai shows, Clone Wars faces for the TCW minifigures (which there was a lot of disagreement with internally it seems, as LSW3 used normal eyes on TCW minifigures). "Sith eyes" are an in-universe concept and their presence represents something meaningful beyond just "all of these bad guys happen to have jaundice." Deviating from a standard eye without storytelling significance or branding reasons only results in artificial uncanny valley; a graphic designer deciding to break style guides because the subject has pretty eyes isn't enough. If that was justifiable, we should have complete eye colors for everyone, which would cause way more controversy and problems than flesh tones and gendered torsos already did.
(Lloyd was an especially weird case... I get that they probably wanted to do that for the movie to show how he's "othered" from everyone and keep the lingering question of what "Green" means on everyone's minds, but aside from making him identifiable as a baby (which the green wrap already does) his eyes don't do anything... there's no practical reason why Lloyd should have green eyes in his design while the other Ninja don't have coordinated eyes of their own...)
@ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set."
Don’t lie. You like that cockpit, and you can’t deny. You’re begging for a piece of that bubble."
Does that make 40707 Year of the Snake an anaconda?
@Anonym said:
" @R0Sch said:
" @CapnRex101 said:
" @R0Sch said:
"I don't know who is in charge for graphical design at LEGO SW, but this white pupil nonsense has to stop. It's bad enough that all movie characters get them, but to also downgrade the Clone Wars large anime eyes to this, just looks stupid."
I find it quite hilarious that people are now looking back on the anime eyes with fondness, given how loathed they were at the time of release!
Also, the issue with the eyes is not really about the white pupils, but the application of blue and other brightly-coloured eyes for certain characters. I have discussed this subject with a LEGO Star Wars graphic designer recently and plan to publish an article about it soon."
It's not that people look to the anime eyes with fondness, but that the characters should look more like the source material. If it's a life action series or a movie a more realistic minifigure should be made, if it's an animated series then the colors and style should match the depicted character.
The best example of why the white pupil was a bad idea can be seen in all the recent Sith minifigures e.g. Dath Maul or the blind looking Ezra Bridger or Salacious Crumb. And btw, why is Anakin not also having blue eyes?"
Anakin shouldn't have blue eyes, every minifigure with blue or green eyes should have black eyes.
Sith eyes have always been represented differently from regular minifigure eyes so there is nothing wrong with them being different, the color of the pupil can be discussed though.
Ezra, Lloyd and Hera on the other hand just have regular eye colors and their eyes have no story significance unlike Sith eyes have. Their eyes are maybe a bit brighter than usual but putting colors on them would necessitate every minifig head to have some kind of eye color in place of the traditional black for consistency. Introducing eye colors for anything except Sith eyes and more inhuman looking aliens broke the styles consistency."
FACTS
@yellowcastle said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set."
Don’t lie. You like that cockpit, and you can’t deny. You’re begging for a piece of that bubble."
Does that make 40707 Year of the Snake an anaconda?"
Despite the fact that it may not want none … yes.
@xboxtravis7992 said:
"I haven't gotten any ETA-2 since the original 2005 Revenge of the Sith one that came with a Vulture Droid. I might get this one due to its colors and to see how things have changed. That $50 tag is a hard ask though."
I still think 7256 is a fine model--and 7143 is one of my favorite SW sets of all time even if it has more studs than we're used to these days. I guess I'm lucky that I don't feel that need to upgrade. The SW tax has gotten pretty out of hand these days.
@ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set."
Don’t lie. You like that cockpit, and you can’t deny. You’re begging for a piece of that bubble."
Does that make 40707 Year of the Snake an anaconda?"
Despite the fact that it may not want none … yes."
Does this mean we're getting a Speed Champions Honda hatchback to go with this set?
@StyleCounselor said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set."
Don’t lie. You like that cockpit, and you can’t deny. You’re begging for a piece of that bubble."
Does that make 40707 Year of the Snake an anaconda?"
Despite the fact that it may not want none … yes."
Does this mean we're getting a Speed Champions Honda hatchback to go with this set?"
Or just the back of a Volkswagen….
@ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @yellowcastle said:
" @ForestMenOfEndor said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"The price is laughable, but like others, I haven't paid full price for SW (without GWP, etc.) since COVID.
The worst part is the 4 shades of red and 2 of white. The lack of arm printing and dual-molded legs is sad. The big butt cockpit also detracts from what is otherwise, a nice, little set."
Don’t lie. You like that cockpit, and you can’t deny. You’re begging for a piece of that bubble."
Does that make 40707 Year of the Snake an anaconda?"
Despite the fact that it may not want none … yes."
Does this mean we're getting a Speed Champions Honda hatchback to go with this set?"
Or just the back of a Volkswagen…."
@CapnRex101 said:
"the 3x3 quarter domes curve too much, as the back should be flat."
I thought the British liked a more well-rounded figure. (pronounced 'fih-ger')
@PixelTheDragon said:
"I like Star Wars, and I like LEGO, but the prices for sets has gotten so out of hand I stop paying attention to it. Why are ships that are meant to be small, single-person fighters $30-$50? "
People pay for them because Star Wars. That's why they get away with these prices.
The average buyer won't really care, so until something causes them to care will over-inflated prices go down.
I'm sorry if this is disturbing. The Ahsoka minifigure. I can not look at it and not think it's showing Togruta lady parts. I'm not trying to be disgusting, but look at again.
Getting rid of the old cockpit piece was a huge mistake
I think the following bits should have been mentioned as well in this review:
- The Ahsoka minifig should have had arm print as the character in the show wears bangles and/or longer gloves
- shade of red from print doesn’t match the brick color
- shade of red from stickers doesn’t match the brick color
- shade of white from stickers doesn’t match the brick color
- canopy is too heavy for the Technic pin and immediately opens up when playing / doing a barrel roll or looping
- new canopy construction uses up too much space that cannot be used in any form and leaves a rather uncomfortable and sparse cockpit
- different shade of white in even very few bricks
And regarding the price, please let‘s take a look at 76832, that had Disney license costs as well. And let us have a look at quality of prints, stickers, minifigures, building techniques, pieces and overall value. It’s 5€ more but on a whole other level.
Man the side by side really shows how good the previous canopy was and just how bad the current one is... Not a great looking set and a horrible price..
@TheOtherMike said:
" @beatnik said:
"How SWOOSHABLE is it?
Answers out of ten - you know it makes sense :o)"
It's an Eta-2 Interceptor (which, full disclosure, is my favorite prequel snubfighter), So it's got to be at least a seven.
"
Hi. With full respect to the Y-Wing and Sopwith Camel, I would give the Eta-2 an 8/10 for sheer agility and spin on a dime antics. Nice one :o)
An extortionate price for a set with a worse canopy piece? The canopy doesn’t even break at the front in the canonically correct place anymore, it takes the whole front of the ship with it. Don’t fix what isn’t broken. And the white markings on the wings next to the cockpit are the wrong shapes compared to the source material. If they couldn’t brick build accurately, printed or stickered pieces should have been used.
@BrickAnomie said:
"When Lego started making sets based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), the human characters had large anime eyes to reflect the show's animation. Is this the first time Ahsoka has appeared with normal-sized eyes?"
The cw season 7 sets had the newer style, the 75283 AAT, and the 75310 duel on mandalore
@beatnik said:
" @TheOtherMike said:
" @beatnik said:
"How SWOOSHABLE is it?
Answers out of ten - you know it makes sense :o)"
It's an Eta-2 Interceptor (which, full disclosure, is my favorite prequel snubfighter), So it's got to be at least a seven.
"
Hi. With full respect to the Y-Wing and Sopwith Camel, I would give the Eta-2 an 8/10 for sheer agility and spin on a dime antics. Nice one :o)"
Hey, the Sopwith could spin on a dime, if you were turning to the right. Seriously, the engine in that thing had so much torque, a two-hundred-seventy degree turn to the right was quicker than a ninety degree turn to the left. This was because the propeller was bolted to the engine, and the crankshaft was bolted to the firewall.