Bolobaby
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- 5Average Rating
- 17Helpfulness Votes
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- 2Review Count
- July 25, 2011First Review
- May 11, 2019Last Review
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Betrayal at Cloud City™
Betrayal at Cloud City™
Posted:May 11, 2019
Bolobaby
Age:
45-54
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Underappreciated Set
" I watched a couple of the video reviews of this set before building. I think this set is underappreciated. The playability in this set is very high - my son couldn't stop playing during the build. Moreover, he was adding extra pieces to the "undercity" because even that area has some potential.
The designer did a great job creating a model where the play spaces flow together smoothly and logically. The hallways that connect areas are not wasted space - they actually enhance playability. My son had confrontations taking place in the halls, but, thanks to the corners, was setting up figures to peek at the confrontations so the heroes could plan a rescue.
When you look at this set in the store. Let your eye follow the path of the heroes in the story. The set helps create that path almost perfectly. It even adds in a few extra surprises.
I found the carbon freezing chamber to be particularly brilliant with the swap-out action.
The only downside, of course, is the price. Star Wars sets are priced at an unfortunate premium which makes them less accessible compared to other sets.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Monroe
From:
United States
State:
North Carolina
Age:
45-54
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Son
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
4
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Millennium Falcon ™
Millennium Falcon ™
Posted:July 25, 2011
Bolobaby
Age:
35-44
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Great Play Value
" Pros:
* BEDS! Yes, *beds*. The designers used some space to put two beds in the Falcon. Seriously - how often is this key play feature overlooked?
* Very sturdy. This model has a solid core, which means you can pick it up in several ways without breaking it. Even the landing gear are tough to take off - something my daughter constantly did with the old 2000 Falcon. Exception: taking the storage container off. That always seems to break.
* Curvy. The Falcon has nice curves and is fairly accurate to the reference model.
* Nice touches: Top *and* bottom cannons w/ dual gunning stations; impressive computer station; training drone and Luke model has a blast shield side to his head; better hair for Luke and Leia.
Cons:
* Darth Vader - why? If you *really* wanted to score a home run, include an Imperial Scanning Team for the "bad guys!" Or, as some other folks have mentioned, R2 and 3PO.
* No hair for Obi Wan. Weak.
* STICKERS! I think we're all sick of these instead of printed pieces.
Overall:
* The price point is about right for this set. That's been rare recently in Star Wars Lego - the price has been waaaaay to high on many of the newer sets.
* The play experience is excellent. My daughter greatly prefers this Falcon to the 2000 model.
* I am considering the following slight modifications:
1. Increase the depth of the secret cargo area by 1 by exchanging the tall 1x1s with 1x2s. That way, I hope to fit two minifigs in there - maybe more if I can put them in sideways. We'll see.
2. Increase the height of the landing gear by 1, if possible. This may throw off the proportions, but it may make the entrance ramp somewhat usable. I just want to be able to stuff a mini up there comfortably, even if he can't go standing up. "
2. Increase the height of the landing gear by 1, if possible. This may throw off the proportions, but it may make the entrance ramp somewhat usable. I just want to be able to stuff a mini up there comfortably, even if he can't go standing up. "
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: Fort Mill
State:
South Carolina
From:
United States
Age:
35-44
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Advanced LEGO builder
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
4
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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+7points
7of 7found this review helpful.