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sith4ever99

Joined: 27 Feb 2005
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: 8019 Republic Attack Shuttle |
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Hey there Lego fans! I've been a member for a long time but haven't posted in a couple years; just lurk around the forums every now and then. Well today I got back from college and went to a local Target to pick up some Christmas presents and wouldn't you know, most of the new sets were sitting right there on the shelf! I picked up the Republic Attack Shuttle as it looked interesting and included my favorite (non-light up) Jedi, Mace Windu.
Pics: (I'm by no means a photographer so most of these are horrible pics taken at night with bad lighting)
Box Front
Box Back
Top View
Interior
Finished Product
The set turned out to be a rather nice build. Like a lot of new sets, most of the shuttle is built around a Technic base that serves a duel purpose for the movable wings. The build went rather fast for me, however I've been an avid Lego fan for years and would give it an average build time rating compared to other sets. My favorite part of the set would have to be the bombs. Like I said, the set revolves around the Technic base and part of this is a bomb hold for 4 large bombs. Whats great about these bombs is that they are very secure; you have to turn a nob on either side of the shuttle to open each bomb bay giving the shuttle great swooshability. However, the top missile rack does move around a lot causing me to leave it off of my shuttle.
Ratings:
Parts: 9/10 - Lots of Technic pieces plus a ton of Republic maroons, whites, and grays.
Minifigs: 8/10 - Only 3 figures, but at least we get Mace Windu
Detail: 7/10 - No printed pieces or stickers and lack of a cargo bay interior leaves me wondering how this is a "shuttle".
Playability: 9/10 - A lot of weapons, yay, plus swooshable
Price to parts: 9/10 - Decent size vehicle for the price.
Availability: 6/10 - Should be in stores and online soon.
OVERALL RATING: 7/10 - Good design, should be fun to play with.
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sith4ever99

Joined: 27 Feb 2005
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:16 am Post subject: Re: 8019 Republic Attack Shuttle |
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EDIT: oops double post  |
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RoflWafls

Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Location: Indy (Not that one >_<)
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Is it just me, or does this ship look alot like the one in Imperial Inspection......... |
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Zombie Fetty Undead!

Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Location: I'm really not sure
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:20 am Post subject: |
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It is the earlier, Republic version of the Imp. Shuttle, so that's assumedly intended.
This set looks OK, but the varying colours really annoy me.
And nice to at last see a review that has pictures. _________________
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DestructiveZombie Undead!

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Location: City of Evil, Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:46 am Post subject: |
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The main problem I have with this set is the terrible colour scheme. If it was just grey and dark red, or white and dark red, then it would look good. But no, they had to ruin it with annoying yellow everywhere.
Anyways, good review, I just wanted to rant abit about the colours  _________________
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Morbie19 Undead!

Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:49 am Post subject: |
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I'd say the blame for that lays squarely on the original ship's design rather than the set, though...
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DestructiveZombie Undead!

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Location: City of Evil, Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:06 am Post subject: |
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O I know it's not Lego's fault. I was just saying that the colour scheme is what I don't like about it
Though at the same time, part of me wants it for the rest of the set.  _________________
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SW Fan Goosi

Joined: 12 Dec 2008 Location: A galaxy far, far away
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:06 am Post subject: |
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Now I can finally make a Mustafar scene with the Theta shuttle! _________________ I believe in LEGO Star Wars!
End creepy minifig faces! |
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Kaiba

Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Location: Behind you Occupation: slob :P
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:09 am Post subject: |
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SW Fan Goosi wrote: |
Now I can finally make a Mustafar scene with the Theta shuttle! |
The shuttle in there was gray.. _________________
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SW Fan Goosi

Joined: 12 Dec 2008 Location: A galaxy far, far away
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Kaiba wrote: |
SW Fan Goosi wrote: |
Now I can finally make a Mustafar scene with the Theta shuttle! |
The shuttle in there was gray.. |
Yeah, I was kidding a little, but I could customize it. I'm definitely going to modify the interior. _________________ I believe in LEGO Star Wars!
End creepy minifig faces! |
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Kaiba

Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Location: Behind you Occupation: slob :P
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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Who Wouldn't?  _________________
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General Veers

Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Location: Getting on board the next flight to FBTB II
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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I'll probably pick this sucker up. _________________ Raptor Fun Fact #73- The raptor's natural enemy is the gas-powered internal combustion off-road vehicle, which is made of evil.
So long everyone, my flight's leaving soon. |
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lordvader208

Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California
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Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the good review.
The more I look at this set, the more I like it and the less annoying the color scheme looks to me. I think the yellow would match more with white than with grey, so maybe that's why the colors look so strange. But I'm mostly interested in this ship for looks because I think it looks pretty neat. _________________ Brickshelf gallery:
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Darth Andrew

Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Location: Indiana, U.S.A
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Is it just me, or does Mace look like Obama, albeit pissed off? Comparison:
Mace
Obama
I think they sorta look alike, which would be good for an idea I'm throwing around. _________________ Check out my MOCpage and Flickr.
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Battle Zombie Alita Undead!
Joined: 06 May 2005
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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Does the flick fire mechanism wok for anyone? _________________
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Zombie Bizzle Destroyed!

Joined: 12 Dec 2008
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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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Battle Angel Alita wrote: |
Does the flick fire mechanism wok for anyone? |
Works for me... |
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Zombie Jones Destroyed!

Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Location: Vacaville, California
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Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:56 am Post subject: |
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Battle Angel Alita wrote: |
Does the flick fire mechanism wok for anyone? |
I'll try adding oil and heat after I buy the set. I'll get back to you.  _________________ Will litigate (or tactically consult) for food. |
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CommanderJake

Joined: 11 Oct 2005 Location: England
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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Nom! mmmmmmm!
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