Images have now emerged for LEGO Star Wars Palpatine’s Arrest (9526) from Germany. The scene is from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith where Jedi Master Mace Windu confronts Palpatine after he finds out that Palpatine was actually the Sith Lord they were after. This is also where Anakin Skywalker turns to the Dark Side when he slices off Windu’s hand and Palpatine shoots him out the window.
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The Tennis Ace is one of the more simple minifigures in Series 7. He has a white outfit and also a white bandana that only covers the front part of the face. He has a single sided face with an angry, determined expression. The spiky, blonde hair makes him stand out. His accessory includes a blue tennis racket. To feel for this minifig, the racket is a dead giveaway.
The Daredevil, like the Jungle Boy is another equivalent of another famous person, Evel Knievel. His primary colors are red, white, and blue. He has a white cape and has red colored hands which are his gloves. He also has brown hair which is in the same style as the Mechanic in Series 6. He has a double-sided face, one is a smiling, confident side and the other is a scared, “I’m going to crash” look. For his accessory, he has a white helmet with a star on the top. To look for the Daredevil, just feel for the helmet and the visor.
The Jungle Boy is pretty much the LEGO equivalent of Tarzan. He has fairly long brown hair and has a single-sided face with a big smile probably because he caught a monkey. For the torso, he’s pretty muscular and is wearing a bone necklace. His legs are printed with a brown cloth piece. His accessories include a monkey and two knives. To find the Jungle Boy in the packs, feel for the monkey and the knives which are attached together.
LEGO has explained on their blog how the LEGO CUUSOO Review works. Sets that have reached the required 10000 supporters are now review quarterly in the months of March, June, September, and December by the LEGO Jury. The “Jury” is made up of many different members including the LEGO CUUSOO project team, model designer, graphic designer, and a few people from management just to name a few.
After a set has reached the review stage, there are four phases that it goes through: Brand Fit Analysis, Business Case Development and License Agreements, Model Design, and Final Review. LEGO states there are no definite timeframes because some sets are easier to review and get everything together faster than others.
In the first phase, the Brand Fit Analysis determines if a set is appropriate for LEGO and their customers. This usually takes around 2 weeks or so. If projects do not pass this stage, then it will not be looked at any further. Examples of projects that are rejected in this phase are The Winchester and Firefly Serenity.
In the Business Case Development and License Agreements phase, the Jury determines if the project is feasible financially for the company. They also get the appropriate licenses for the sets. Because this takes a while to obtain, it may take months before this phase is completed.
For the Model Design phase, the LEGO designers creates models similar to the LEGO CUUSOO project that are in review. Here LEGO considers the playability factor or “Play Promise” for the set to … Continue
The Aztec Warrior is highly detailed and is one that many collectors look for to build their army of Aztec civilization. He has a green painted face and wears a large helmet that is shaped like an eagle. There is a printed necklace on the torso that has feathers as well as a shrunken head. He also has red pants with some detailing. His accessories include a gold spear as well as a printed shield. To find the Aztec Warrior, try to feel for the eagle helmet in conjunction with the spear and shield. Don’t confuse the helmet with the Galaxy Patrol’s armor.
If you have been waiting for the new LEGO Lord of the Rings sets, they are now available for sale from LEGO Shop@Home. Remember that from May 16-31, you can get a FREE exclusive Hulk minifigure with any order of $50 or more. As an added bonus, purchase any Lord of the Rings set through May 31st and get a FREE limited edition Frodo poster shown below. It features Frodo holding The One Ring with the famous tagline “One Ring To Rule Them All.” I’m looking forward to getting my hand on these sets and reviewing them in the near future.
Gandalf Arrives (9469)
Join Gandalf the Grey as he travels to the Shire to celebrate the 111th birthday of his old friend Bilbo Baggins and relive the opening scene of The Fellowship of the Ring! As Gandalf makes his way through the Shire on his horse and cart, he meets an excited young hobbit, Frodo Baggins. This is where the legendary adventure of The Lord of the Rings begins!
Shelob Attacks (9470)
Plotting to reclaim The One Ring, Gollum lures Frodo into the lair of the ancient giant spider, Shelob. Will Shelob cast her web and capture poor Frodo or can Frodo’s brave hobbit friend Samwise Gamgee use the Elven sword Sting and rescue him in time? You decide!
Uruk-hai Army (9471)
Under attack by the evil Uruk-hai Army, the ancient fortress at Helm’s Deep is the last refuge for the people of Rohan! As the Uruk-hai draw near, they fire hooks from the armored … Continue
