Here’s a quick overview of all the “minifigure-scale” LEGO Slave 1 sets that have been released to date. tl;dr grumble grumble BrickLink the Lando grumble grumble, Wanted to buy at meadowhall today but sold out. Pearl dark grey is a perfect colour choice and the worn paintwork looks remarkably realistic. I realize there's no thematic link between any of the other bonus minifigs and the anniversary sets in which they appear, but this omission seems egregiously calculated to force the purchase of the new Snowspeeder. In celebration, the latest wave of sets feature nostalgic packaging and some unique exclusives to commemorate the early years of LEGO’s best-selling license. I would therefore suggest waiting for a discount but would still recommend this set. The UCS version included a stand to display it upright, but there’s no such feature here. I do think it's rather pricey for it being a similar size to 6209 and 8097 and I'd say at 20% off that would bring it down to a more reasonable price like basically all SW sets nowadays. Star Wars is one of the flagship themes that has kept LEGO fans on their toes every single year since its first appearance in 1999, and there seems to be no end to it. The sticker looks a little sparse (a good thing indeed), to the point that it almost seems unnecessary. The torso and legs, on the other hand, are both superb. The vehicle appears less attractive when viewed from the rear, as one might expect. Two other designs on the box stand out. 2019 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Star Wars joining the LEGO lineup. If you recall the earlier claim from the manual that there’s a new and updated design for this build, which includes bricks that were uniquely designed for this set. If you have LEGO news, new images or something else to tell us about, send us a message. To date, I’ve built the Jango Fett blue and white version (7153), and the second update of Boba’s version (8097), and now the 20th Anniversary (75243). Everything is similar to the most recently issued Boba Fett minifigure issued in the Master Builder Series 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City with the exception of the printed arms, which still make that version an exclusive. Angled acrylic display stand to for Lego 75243 Slave 1 - 20th Anniversary Edition. This set was provided for review by The LEGO Group but the review is an expression of my own opinions. How much is ? I believe I got the UCS version for 140€, so I need to wait to get this below 80€, anything else would be insane in comparison. It's certainly a vast improvement on 8097, which I owned before replacing it with the UCS version, but I just can't get over the RRP which is simply ridiculous. 4-LOM the bounty hunter makes his second appearance in the LEGO world. It was really great fun to build. Pieces. This minifigure is similar to that from 75137 Carbon-Freezing Chamber, although the dark green armour on torso seems slightly brighter on this occasion. Bag 6, contains the build for skinning the cockpit beam that covers up the currently exposed internals. LEGO Ideas 21325 Medieval Blacksmith review. 75243 Slave I – 20th Anniversary Edition can best be considered a mini UCS LEGO set, for the detail and construction that’s packed into this rendition of Boba Fett’s iconic ship. There’s nowhere in the … :o/. @Gustavo289 - A comparison image between this model and 75060 Slave I has been added to the review. September 11, 2019 . The only slight peeve I have with a ship like this is that there is no mechanism for the Slave 1 to be displayed in flight mode (as opposed to just leaving it flat down in a parked mode). Internal storage might have been preferable but any solution is welcome. The Carbonite Frozen Han is the same design that we’ve seen across recent sets from the 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City all the way back to the UCS 75060 Slave 1. We get to see a little more of the bulk and curves that shape the Slave 1. I wasn't talking about the UCS versions of the craft, I was referring to the previous regular retail sets. I initially wasn't going to get this one, but I'm rethinking now. The clear acrylic stand is included. His jacket is equally appealing, featuring several pockets and stitched designs that reflect his appearance in the movie. The set is recommended by 5 reviews, based on 6 scored reviews and 11 reviews total. That is an enticing prospect and this model looks superb, although its price of £109.99 or $119.99 seems rather expensive. Furthermore, you can connect the stands together using a black 2x4 plate which is included, forming a lovely display should you collect all five minifigures. 75060 Slave I remains the definitive rendition of Boba Fett's imposing vessel but this model is similarly exceptional. Minifigures and parts, reviews, instructions, prices,shops for set 75243 BRICKshop is not responsible for the content of these videos. That’s really cool. There are now 210193 members. An enormous trans-clear canopy protects the cockpit and looks similar to a piece which was originally created for 7153 Jango Fett's Slave I from 2002. Excellent review. Zuckuss!!! The 75222 (2018) version is a bit unique since it’s actually a part of the Betrayal at Cloud City set. 75243 Slave I – 20th Anniversary Edition is available now at shop.lego.com. The minifigure wields a double-barreled rifle which matches the film almost exactly, despite consisting of two existing parts. Measure website performance and ensure correct website behaviors for visitors, including retention of user settings and preferences. Any other set in this 20th Anniversary group, and the throwback minifig may well be the most exciting one in the set, but not for this one. Two spring-loaded shooters are located beneath the cockpit, replacing the flick-fire missiles and larger missile launchers which have occupied the same space on past sets. Let’s take a closer look at each one of them individually. 75243 Slave I – 20th Anniversary Edition can best be considered a mini UCS LEGO set, for the detail and construction that’s packed into this rendition of Boba Fett’s iconic ship. I left them off during the construction, just to see what the completed build would look like without the stickers. 4-LOM’s origins are as a protocol droid, and the design does have that protocol droid look. Description LEGO 75243 Slave I Build and collect a special LEGO Star Wars 20th anniversary edition of Boba Fett's Slave I starship from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! The rest of the stickers definitely seem optional if you’re not into sticker placement. 75060 Slave I is accurately shaped too but is more fragile and intended primarily display. Can you guys please add a pic compared to 75060? To date, I’ve built the Jango Fett blue and white version (7153), and the second update of Boba’s version (8097), and now the 20th Anniversary (75243). If you couldn’t spot them all, here’s where they are placed. Review: 75243 Slave I - 20th Anniversary Edition. The latter element features some lovely metallic silver highlights, representing battle damage, while the head underneath was originally designed for Clone Troopers but is equally appropriate for Fett. If you have a lot to tell us, use this contact form. Let us know by liking this article and share your thoughts on the set in the comments below. While the particular molds have been released in white in the Overwatch set, these appear in dark red for the first time. Articles may include affiliate links, and when you purchase products from those links, TBB may earn a commission that helps support the site. Stickers have often been needed to create battle wear around the engine housing on previous Slave I models but this example relies entirely upon bricks and the result is impressive. LEGO have done a great job for a system-scale set, although the underside lets it down a little. 105 likes. 725 people have joined this week. Review complète en français du set LEGO STAR WARS 75243 Slave 1 - édition 20ème anniversaire ! I gotta figure out how to get the wife to realize I need this and the Sand Crawler. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. I never compare normal sets to the amount of detail UCS sets have - there's obviously no competition. It looks marvellous and I love the printed legs, featuring flame yellowish orange kneepads and metallic silver spikes on each boot. Includes 1007 pieces. The set is recommended by 5 reviews, based on 6 scored reviews and 11 reviews total. I had to replace a very tiny piece that was missing. Despite the exceptional design of 4-LOM, his bounty hunting associate is probably the highlight of this entire set. A Star Wars set released in 2019. 11287 members have logged in in the last 24 hours, 24480 in the last 7 days, 41179 in the last month. The ones on the tail aren’t even that noticeable when they’re applied, and the ones in the cockpit are pretty hard to spot through the canopy. The dark orange highlights have elicited some discussion as they seem rather bright in relation to the movie but that does not detract from the model. Let’s take a deeper look at the features highlighted for this build of the Slave 1 and some of the play functions. LEGO 75243 Slave I – 20th Anniversary Edition [Review] 2019.03.31. Honestly, it seems merciful that the sizes of subjects that were already fairly huge and expensive in LEGO form like the Slave I, Millennium Falcon, Clone Turbo Tank, and AT-ATs HAVEN'T continued increasing at the same rate as their level of detail, since that would only further exacerbate their already high prices!Also, while this set's overall dimensions are slightly smaller than 8097-1, some parts of it are noticeably beefed up: the Dark Red main dish is now three to four bricks tall instead of just two to three, the wing housings now stick out horizontally from the windscreen by about three and a half studs rather than just two and a half, the wing struts themselves are more reinforced instead of just being constructed from bare Technic connectors, etc. This version of Han Solo lacks the dual-moulded legs which appeared in 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City last year, presumably to preserve the exclusivity of that minifigure. I worked my way back to now include the stickers all at one go and here is the result. I actually bought Yodas Hut and Hoth Medical Centre after reading this it got me so hyped! By Psychic_Tempest_Zero in United States, 12 Oct 2018 16:35. It is ranked in the top 8.31% scored sets on Brick Insights. Awesome review, I have the original (and the 2003 one that came with IG-88 and a Bespin guard) so other than Zuckuss I don't need it. It really brings back the old classic look and feel of the Classic Star Wars Trilogy. A smaller part is constructed to be the bow (or front–at least when landed) of the ship and eventually attached to the main body. Unfortunately, the engine band is therefore divided but I think that is a reasonable compromise as including a carrying handle is very useful, especially for younger children. By FowlerBricks in United States, 24 May 2018 16:46. All Rights Reserved. This iconic 75243 LEGO Star Wars starship is the most detailed version to date with features such as a self-leveling cockpit seat and side wings, a carry handle for easy transport and trigger-fired spring-loaded shooters. Join. Jeez, I can't look past the new helmet. By Psychic_Tempest_Zero in United States, 24 May 2018 17:13. However, this is because the entire chair can rotate when switching between landing and flight configurations! 11287 members have logged in in the last 24 hours, 24480 in the last 7 days, 41179 in the last month. 75243 Slave I - 20th Anniversary Edition is an excellent addition to any collection but the price of £109.99 or $119.99 feels expensive given its size. We’ll come to the minifigures a little later. @TransNeonOrangeSpaceman: That's kind of a surprising comment to see about the Star Wars theme, to be honest, considering how often I see people complain about exactly the opposite: how BIG, and therefore expensive, things like speeder bikes, X-Wings, Y-Wings, and TIE Fighters have gotten since the theme's beginnings. It comes with the simple dots for eyes and in the traditional yellow skin-toned pieces that LEGO moved away from around 2003. And, I'm still not sure about Zuckuss…. Still a very well done set though. LEGO set database: 75243: Slave I - 20th Anniversary Edition. The external bodywork features a perfect combination of exposed studs and smooth surfaces along with accurate colours. Reviews Sets . Can you spot the difference? This figure was first introduced together with the 7190 Millennium Falcon. Browse our database. Celebrate 20 years of LEGO Star Wars building sets with a super-detailed Slave I model and bonus 20th anniversary Princess Leia minifigure with display stand! Stone Wars has shared a list of sets that will be retired and no longer produced by the end of 2020, with a number of Star Wars sets from 2019 appearing. This is good compared to all other sets. 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