As the Star Wars story unfolds, the Battle of Endor is a struggle which was not at all likely to be concluded in favor of the Rebels. The Empire had a seemingly unbeatable array of machines and weapons that should have given them the capability to smash any opponent - but, somehow, the Rebels and the Ewoks somehow managed to defeat the forces of the Empire that were arrayed against them, and even managed to destroy the Death Star. LEGO has recently released two different sets - LEGO Battle of Endor, and LEGO Ewok Attack, that give LEGO builders and Star Wars Fans a way to recreate this epic struggle on their bedroom floor.
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, concludes the Star Wars middle trilogy with the story of the final battle that was waged by the Rebels and their Ewok allies against the forces of the Empire and the Dark Side. The battle begins as the Emperor Palpatine is supervising the construction of the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star, being assembled in its orbit above the Moon of Endor.
When the Rebels found out from their spies that the Emperor would be present on the incomplete Death Star, they began to put together a plan for a major attack. Their spies were able to determine that the defensive systems of the Death Station were not yet operational. The key to success in the battle would be to neutralize the Death Star's defense shield control bunker, which was located on the surface of the moon.
Working together, the Rebels and the Ewoks managed to accomplish this objective through a combination of luck and strategy, and so were able to overcome the stronger forces they were fighting against. The keys to victory were managing to capture one of the AT-ST Walkers to use against the Storm Troopers, and a series of clever booby traps developed by the Ewoks. Han Solo operated the captured AT-ST, using it against the Storm Troopers as they advanced on the Bunker. Once at the bunker, Solo impersonated an Imperial Pilot, and convinced the Imperial Forces that they were needed in the woods to chase the Ewoks, who, they were told, were "retreating". That trick gave Solo and the others the chance to gain control of the Bunker, which they then destroyed.
LEGO has produced two different sets that capture the key elements of this vital struggle. The larger of the two sets, called the LEGO Battle of Endor (LEGO 8038) provides for the construction of the Defense Shield Bunker, an AT-ST Walker (which has "walking action"), one Ewok Catapult, and two Imperial Speeder Bikes. The smaller set is the LEGO Ewok Attack (LEGO 7956), which builds the Ewok's tree fortification, and a Speeder Bike.
The Battle of Endor, the larger set, contains a total of 890 pieces. Included are twelve mini-figures, including Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, two Scout Troopers, several Ewoks, two Rebel Commandos, and one Imperial Trooper. The set features a number of interesting mechanisms. The AT-ST Walker can be made to "walk" - it's not just a stationary model. The Bunker swings opens to provide user access to the inside. The Blast Doors of the bunker are opened by turning a geared mechanism, and the bunker actually has an "explosion feature" so that it can be damaged by an "explosion". Also included in the set's weapons is an Ewok Catapult, which can fling a "stone" as far away as six feet!
Ewok Attack, the smaller set, has 166 pieces, and while smaller still has some really nice elements included. It recreates the Ewoks' Tree fortress, which is built on two different base plates; this allows the structure to be opened up to gain access to the features inside. Atop the tree is a machine which drops out "logs" that can trip up the Walkers as they pass. A catapult is included as well, plus a flick-fire missile that can be launched from inside the tree.
Taken together, these two sets allow the user to re-create all the key aspects of the Battle of Endor. They make a wonderful combination gift for the Star Wars fan, and for the serious LEGO builder as well, but they also will provide good value as individual sets. These sets are a great example of the growing level of detail and realism that LEGO is incorporating into their dedicated sets. These improvements in turn create a lot of increased enjoyment for the users of these special sets. To learn more about these two sets, more about their important features, and where you can get the best prices, just follow the links in the resource box - and give someone a great Christmas or birthday gift.
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, concludes the Star Wars middle trilogy with the story of the final battle that was waged by the Rebels and their Ewok allies against the forces of the Empire and the Dark Side. The battle begins as the Emperor Palpatine is supervising the construction of the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star, being assembled in its orbit above the Moon of Endor.
When the Rebels found out from their spies that the Emperor would be present on the incomplete Death Star, they began to put together a plan for a major attack. Their spies were able to determine that the defensive systems of the Death Station were not yet operational. The key to success in the battle would be to neutralize the Death Star's defense shield control bunker, which was located on the surface of the moon.
Working together, the Rebels and the Ewoks managed to accomplish this objective through a combination of luck and strategy, and so were able to overcome the stronger forces they were fighting against. The keys to victory were managing to capture one of the AT-ST Walkers to use against the Storm Troopers, and a series of clever booby traps developed by the Ewoks. Han Solo operated the captured AT-ST, using it against the Storm Troopers as they advanced on the Bunker. Once at the bunker, Solo impersonated an Imperial Pilot, and convinced the Imperial Forces that they were needed in the woods to chase the Ewoks, who, they were told, were "retreating". That trick gave Solo and the others the chance to gain control of the Bunker, which they then destroyed.
LEGO has produced two different sets that capture the key elements of this vital struggle. The larger of the two sets, called the LEGO Battle of Endor (LEGO 8038) provides for the construction of the Defense Shield Bunker, an AT-ST Walker (which has "walking action"), one Ewok Catapult, and two Imperial Speeder Bikes. The smaller set is the LEGO Ewok Attack (LEGO 7956), which builds the Ewok's tree fortification, and a Speeder Bike.
Taken together, these two sets allow the user to re-create all the key aspects of the Battle of Endor. They make a wonderful combination gift for the Star Wars fan, and for the serious LEGO builder as well, but they also will provide good value as individual sets. These sets are a great example of the growing level of detail and realism that LEGO is incorporating into their dedicated sets. These improvements in turn create a lot of increased enjoyment for the users of these special sets. To learn more about these two sets, more about their important features, and where you can get the best prices, just follow the links in the resource box - and give someone a great Christmas or birthday gift.
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