The 2nd wave of 2010 Star Wars Lego sets are due out in August.The wave includes 5 models and set 8098, the Clone Turbo Tank is the largest with 1139 pieces.This is the second Lego incarnation of the Republic's Military A6 Juggernaut tank with the initial release in 2005 to coincide with the release of Star Wars Episode Three Revenge of the Sith.Back then it came with the rare figure of Mace Windu but this current version gives us two first release minifigures from the Clone Wars TV series, Cad Bane and Aalya Secura.The Clone Wars Turbo Tank was featured in the Clone Wars television series season two premiere, The Holcron Heist, and the set comes with six figures that allow you to recreate a lot of the action in that episode.Apart from Cad Bane and Aalya Secura the minifigures of Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and two clone troopers round out the set.The build is quite technical on the inside and while it is not very attractive it serves to make the model quite sturdy and a fun play, with the 10 extra large wheels a rarity in the Star Wars universe where most vehicles tend to fly or levitate.The tank can be carried around by one of the central technic pieces that protrude from the top, much like the AT-AT set from 2008, and it never feels in danger of falling apart.Lego has improved on the first release in a number of areas including the wheels which are more accurate this time around.Priced at $119 US the set also comes with a small AT-RT Walker that can fold down and fit into the chassis of the tank.While fairly basic it allows one figure to sit in the allocated seat and ride around.Overall Lego have done a great job in bringing back this popular set from 2005, the first demanding high prices on the secondary market.The extra figures should make this highly appealing for fans.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Star Wars LEGO 2010 Review - Set 8098 Clone Turbo Tank
The 2nd wave of 2010 Star Wars Lego sets are due out in August.The wave includes 5 models and set 8098, the Clone Turbo Tank is the largest with 1139 pieces.This is the second Lego incarnation of the Republic's Military A6 Juggernaut tank with the initial release in 2005 to coincide with the release of Star Wars Episode Three Revenge of the Sith.Back then it came with the rare figure of Mace Windu but this current version gives us two first release minifigures from the Clone Wars TV series, Cad Bane and Aalya Secura.The Clone Wars Turbo Tank was featured in the Clone Wars television series season two premiere, The Holcron Heist, and the set comes with six figures that allow you to recreate a lot of the action in that episode.Apart from Cad Bane and Aalya Secura the minifigures of Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and two clone troopers round out the set.The build is quite technical on the inside and while it is not very attractive it serves to make the model quite sturdy and a fun play, with the 10 extra large wheels a rarity in the Star Wars universe where most vehicles tend to fly or levitate.The tank can be carried around by one of the central technic pieces that protrude from the top, much like the AT-AT set from 2008, and it never feels in danger of falling apart.Lego has improved on the first release in a number of areas including the wheels which are more accurate this time around.Priced at $119 US the set also comes with a small AT-RT Walker that can fold down and fit into the chassis of the tank.While fairly basic it allows one figure to sit in the allocated seat and ride around.Overall Lego have done a great job in bringing back this popular set from 2005, the first demanding high prices on the secondary market.The extra figures should make this highly appealing for fans.
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