Ultimate Millenium Falcon Lego Set
August 6, 2008 by Bill
The Millennium Falcon is indeed a ship with a legendary reputation in the Star Wars collectibles world. The Falcon is very deserving of this reputation despite its meager origins and dilapidated exterior appearance. In spite of this, the Millennium Falcon has played a large part in some major victories over the Galactic Empire and most famously is known for saving the day and providing air cover for Luke when the rebel forces took out the Deathstar.
At first glance, the Millenium Falcon looks like your ordinary run of the mill Corellian freighter, with the trademarked saucer shaped hull and a cylindrical shaped cockpit mounted on one side. Beneath this seemingly benign exterior, the Millenium Falcon was hiding a lot of secrets. A number of modifications have been made making the Millenium Falcon much faster with stronger shielding power and upgraded weaponry. The interior of the Falcon also holds its share of surprises such as concealed smuggling compartments custom made for the Millenium Falcon's purpose built mission as a smuggler ship.
Millenium Falcon Lego Set
When this box shows up on your doorstep, you know you've bought something....because it's HEAVY. Weighing in at 24 lbs and packing over 5000 pieces, the Star Wars Millenium Falcon Ultimate Lego set is a beast. One of the largest lego sets made, it's a guaranteed hit with Star Wars Legos fans everywhere.
The completed Falcon is about 33 inches long, 22 inches wide and 8 inches tall, which is a beast of a Lego set and you won't be disappointed.
- Noted as one of Lucas Licensing¿s favorite Star Wars models for 2007.
- This model measures (in inches): 33.1L x 22.2W x 8.3H
- Includes a retractable boarding ramp.
- The cockpit top can be removed to access mini-figures.
- Guns in top and bottom turrets can rotate.
- The top gun turret can be removed to sit mini-figure.
- Mini-figure gallery: Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker and Leia
- This is it the biggest LEGO Star Wars model ever made - 5195 pieces!
The amount of detail on the surface of the Millenium Falcon Lego set is simply amazing. A nice contrast of red, gray and black pieces really help bring the Falcon to life and the designers have added some details to showcase the mini-figs included with the kit. The top gun turret can also be removed so that a mini-fig can be sit in the gunner’s station. The main cockpit is capable of seating four and as we mentioned the boarding ramp can be raised and lowered. Unlike most models of this size, it does not come with a stand but rather is designed to sit on it's own landing gear.
As a collectible, there is no question the Millenium Falcon will always be a favorite with Star Wars Collectors and if you combine the power force of the Star Wars brand with the legendary Legos franchise and you have one hot future collectible item. Get em now, while you still can.
 Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon 10179 7778 4504 7190  US $49.98
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 Sealed in Box Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon 10179 US $1,500.00
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 Lego 10179 Millenium Falcon COA 10349 complete with box and instructions US $1,181.00
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 INSTRUCTIONS ONLY for LEGO Star Wars Millenium Falcon 10179 US $.69
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 Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon 10179 Instructions Only NEW US $175.00
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 SW127 Lego Star Wars Han Solo Minifig Falcon 10179 NEW US $5.98
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 005711 LEGO MILLENNIUM FALCON ULTIMATE COLLECTORS VERSION 10179 BOX US $1,499.99
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 Brand New MISB Lego Star Wars 10179 UCS Millennium Falcon In Factory Case Box US $1,999.99
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 LEGO STAR WARS 10179 MILLENNIUM FALCON UCS NEW IN SEALED BOX US $1,848.00
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 Lego 10179 Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon™ US $2,499.00
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The Death Star Meets Legos Toys
August 5, 2008 by Bill
It's hard to believe that the kids of today might never have been exposed to some of the things of our youth but I guess every generation goes through that transformation. It's now possible to combine two "blasts from the past" and introduce both the Star Wars movie and another stalwart of our youth, the venerable Lego.
That's right, two powerhouse franchises have joined "forces" and are producing Star Wars Legos. How cool can that be but even more importantly is how collectible can that be? The potential is incredible. I did a quick search on Ebay and a vintage Death Star play set from Kenner is selling for several thousand dollars on Ebay. These were throw away items when I was a kid so imagine the collectibility that a Death Star Lego set might have?
The Death Star
If you aren't familiar with the Death Star then this was the code name of an immense space station that was developed by the Empire that was outfitted with weaponry that could destroy an entire planet. It was meant to be an instrument of terror and to force entire planets into submission or face total destruction.
The Death Star was basically a space station that was the size of a small moon. It was outfitted with an immense arsenal of both defensive and offensive weaponry and was though to be impervious to assault. The weaponry that it carried was equivalent to half of the entire Imperial fleet and it's cavernous interior was home to legions upon legions of stormtroopers and imperial star fighters.
The Death Star was supposed to have been developed secretly over the course of 20 years. Fortunately for the rebellion, their spies were able to learn of its existence and they were able to steal vital schematic diagrams that pinpointed the few weaknesses of the Death Star. As you probably know, the rest is history, a well placed torpedo and the Death Star was no more.
Death Star Lego Sets
If you are a Star Wars fan or just a collector of any kind then you can surely see the future value that some of these incredible Lego sets will command. Legos are a strong brand name all by themselves but when you combine them with the branding power of a franchise like Star Wars and you have a match made in heaven.
The Death Star Lego set and the Millenium Falcon are probably two of the most elaborate and impressive Star Wars Lego sets available and given the place they both hold in the history of the Star Wars franchise, they will forever hold a place in Star Wars history and demand a premium price for collectibles.
You can find just about any Star Wars character or vehicle in Lego form including the Death Star Lego Set, Millenium Falcon Lego set, X-Wing Fighter Lego set and many, many more.
The sky is the limit.
 Lego Star Wars Death Star 10188 US $275.00
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 LEGO Star Wars Death Star 10188 New Sealed Retired US $372.00
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 LEGO Star Wars NEW Minifigure lot of 6 Death Star Trooper Imperial Officer US $23.50
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 NEW Lego Star Wars 9674 NABOO 9675 TATOOINE 9676 DEATH STAR COMPLETE SET US $43.99
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 LEGO STAR WARS 9676 TIE Interceptor Death Star NEW Factory Sealed US $17.84
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 Lego Star Wars Death Star DARTH VADER Mini Figure US $8.50
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 Lego Star Wars Death Star R2 D2 Droid Mini Figure US $2.95
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 Lego Star Wars Death Star Royal Guard mini figure WOW US $5.50
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 Lego Star Wars Planets Lot Tatoonie Naboo Death Star 9674 9675 9676 2012 Set US $14.99
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 Brand new sealed in box LEGO Star Wars DEATH STAR set 10188 Hard to find US $349.99
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Sexy Female Stormtroopers Unite
August 5, 2008 by Bill
What can you say....it's Sexy Stormtrooper Monday! If you're like most people your first instinct is to make fun of these people.....but then you find yourself checking out the pictures.....right...right?
My take on this is at the bottom....for now check out these sexy stormtroopers.
I'd like to give photo credits for these pics but they are all over the net on dozens of sites so I have no idea where the originated.
Everyone knows these as the Red and Johnny photos.
Hula Hula!
Double Trouble.
Uh yeah...me too.
That's it...so if you made it all the way to the bottom...then what's that say about you?
Hot chicks could dress up in a garbage sack and guys everywhere will want to look at em.
All it means is you're normal.
eFX Stormtrooper Helmets
August 4, 2008 by Bill
eFX Limited Edition Stormtrooper Helmets
These gorgeous Stormtrooper helmets were digitally scanned and cast from an original screen-used prop from the movie series so you know this stormtrooper helmet has a great pedigree. This eFX replica is manufactured from fiberglass with carefully painted details and a nicely padded interior.
Only 500 of Limited Edition helmets will be distributed worldwide so you KNOW this is destined to be a future HOT Star Wars Collectible.
The eFX Stormtrooper helmet is basically the same version as the Masters Replica Stormtrooper helmet with a few subtle changes. It is still asymmetrical in design but features a hand painted frown line. The eFX stormtrooper helmet comes with grey and green lenses to give you a bit of versatility and the helmet is very nicely packaged for shipping.
Some of the earlier helmet stands were not the most attractive but that is certainly not true in this case. It has a high quality fit, finish and feel and is made of brushed metal and equipped with an engraved Star Wars logo. It is painted a medium flat black color and the screwheads are nicely finished with a miniature eFX logo on the screw head.
Overall a very fine example of a Stormtrooper helmet that is destined to be a future Star Wars collectible.
 eFX STAR WARS EP IV ANH STORMTROOPER HELMET FACTORY SEALED BRAND NEW US $179.99
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 Star Wars ANH Stormtrooper eFX Collectibles PCR Helmet US $179.99
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History of Stormtrooper Helmets
August 4, 2008 by Bill
Storm Trooper Helmets
If you are a true fanatic of the Star Wars saga, then one of the absolutely must haves for a true collector is the Imperial Storm Trooper helmet. The Storm Troopers were the faces of evil that spread fear into the enemies of the Empire. Who can forget the look of the first Storm Trooper that blasted their way through the councilor ship door opening fire on everyone that stood in their way. The shiny white armor and the cool helmets that were adorned on these Imperial soldiers were both terrifying and beautiful at the same time.
With the almost robotic sounding voice and the extremely cool design, it is of no great wonder that these Storm trooper helmets would become one of the hottest and highly sought after collectibles from the Star Wars Universe. With the intent for commercialism, several companies had bought the necessary licenses for producing quality replicas of these fantastic helmets. Here we will take a small look into a much larger world and what some of these design concepts are.
Don Post Stormtrooper Helmets
Don Post Studios was the first company to obtain the license to produce the Storm Trooper helmet replicas. They started production of these replicas in 1977 and continued to do so until 1999. Don Post studios have created 3 versions of the Storm Trooper helmet that were available for purchase. These versions were the Standard, Deluxe and Classic models.
The standard helmet which was the first replica retailed for $39.95 in 1977 and later was revised with clear lenses in 1978. Over the next nine years, the standard model would take on a few small changes here and there. The original standard model was molded from a heavy PVC plastic with dark tinted lenses. One of the changes came about ion 1979 with clear lenses and a lighter PVC plastic used in the molding. In 1988, due to a reaction with a new plastic that was being used, the standard model took on a slightly different shape. In 1989 and 1990 the foam band around the front of the helmet was replaced with a molded in piece.
The Don Post Studios Deluxe was a limited edition Storm trooper helmet with only 1000 produced worldwide. These Deluxe Storm Trooper helmets were produced in 1996 and retailed for $600-$750. these single piece helmets were molded from fiberglass. This made them very heavy and robust as well as almost unbearable discomfort in wearing them. The Deluxe model was molded with reflective symmetry. This just means that the left side is a mirror of the right side.
The same time that Don Post Studios marketed the deluxe models for their Storm Trooper helmets, they also released a Classic model. These Classic models were produced using the same molding as the Deluxe models, but was made from vinyl instead of fiberglass and was a two piece helmet. They are foam padded and lighter than the previous models. Due to the much cheaper cost than the other two models, you can still find this Classic model on the shelves in retail stores and are very popular among collectors.
Altmanns Armor Stormtrooper Helmets
From 1996 – 2002 these replica Star Wars helmets were produced exclusively by Altmann's Armour for the areas of Australia and New Zealand. Altmann's Armour developed two models for the Storm trooper helmet. These are the Standard and limited models. Hard impact plastic was used in the molding for both models and are considered to better quality than the Don Post Studios Standard models, though there were some scale inaccuracies. 500 limited edition models were released in 1996. Each one of these helmets contained a numbered sticker on the inside of the helmet. They were also re-released as a non- numbered helmet in 1998.
After Don Post Studios canceled their license, Rubies took over in 2000 and are still the current license holder. With most of Rubies attention focused on the prequel Storm trooper helmets, they have produced six classic Storm Trooper helmet models including the 1994-1996 Don Post Studios Standard model. Due to the fact that flaws of the Don Post models were not addressed, the reviews of Rubies models released was met with criticism from Storm Trooper armor enthusiast and collectors.
The original designs for the Storm Trooper helmets were discovered to still be in possession of Shepperton Design Studios in 2003. With this discovery, original Storm Trooper helmet designer Andrew Ainsworth began work for the production of the stunt trooper helmet. These helmets have a fascinating resemblance to the original Storm Trooper helmets that we see in the movies.
Modern Day Stormtrooper Helmets
Two companies have manufactured Stormtrooper helmets in recent years and these are two of the more common examples that you will find on Ebay and Amazon. Masters Replicas and eFX both produced versions of the Stormtrooper helmets that are deemed to be highly collectible and high quality.
eFX recently was allocated a production run of only 500 helmets making them sure to be future collectibles and are highly sought after. Prices vary currently but you can still find reasonable examples on Ebay. You won't go wrong with either of these helmets as they both seem to have been well received by the Star Wars community with the eFX version apparently having an edge.
Make sure you don't confuse a Limited Edition Collectible Stormtrooper helmet with some of the cheaper and lower quality Halloween type helmets. You can expect to pay a few hundred dollars for a high quality helmet that will be more collectible than some of the lower end helmets.
If a Stormtrooper Helmet is on your wish list then get to looking because these things may not be around forever.
