This minifigure selection seems somewhat surprising, since the purple-armoured troopers originate from Star Wars Legends." This TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank model has hidden wheels for a hover effect, 2 elevating spring-loaded shooters, and a rear hatch Taken in isolation, though, does this set feel like it’s worth the dosh? On the whole, yes: it’s a pretty beefy (if brief) build, and there can really be no complaints about those minifigures. The larger elements probably have something to do with it, too…

LEGO® Star Wars™ buildable tank toy playset (75342) – Fans can help Mace Windu and his 187th Legion Clone Troopers in Star Wars: The Clone Wars defeat the Battle Droids with this Republic Fighter Tank The LEGO Group’s third take on a vehicle we’ve only ever seen in video games – we’re as surprised as you – also represents its third different scale, sitting somewhere in the middle of the last two. And by and large, that makes it not too big, not too small, but basically just right – at least as an adaptation of the TX-130 as seen in EA’s original Battlefront games from the early ‘00s, rather than the more modern version from the late ‘10s. You know, just in case this source material wasn’t niche enough for you. Next is Chapter 12-13, where Mace is unchanged, but his many troops start out wearing basic white, and are completely red by the end of the battle. I don’t think any of them ever got to wear unit markings. Also includes 2 187th Legion LEGO Star Wars Clone Troopers minifigures and 2 Battle Droid figures, each with blasters Includes 6 LEGO Star Wars minifigures: Mace Windu with a lightsaber, 187th Legion Clone Commander with a blaster rifle, and moreDual-molding takes at least as much time for one shot as regular parts do for two, if you want crisp divisions like arms and legs. For stuff with a marbled look, like the original Bohrok faceplate, they inject all of the colors simultaneously, so no waiting for one color to cool before you can swap mold sections and inject the next color. By the time December 2022 rolls around, and we’re thinking about how to celebrate the year just gone (in LEGO), remind us to put together a list on ‘the most random and unexpected minifigure line-ups’. It’s a niche category, for sure, but one that 75342 Republic Fighter Tank is likely to top. Quality assurance – LEGO® components meet stringent industry standards, ensuring a simple, secure connection every time

Build, play and display – This buildable TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank model measures over 10 cm (4 in.) high, 20 cm (8 in.) long and 16 cm (6 in.) wide Also ( at least in terms of production) they are much cheaper for Lego to make, no printing or complex parts ( complex as in how minifig Torsos and legs have moving parts but as still one part). Gift idea for ages 7 and up – This 262-piece building toy makes a fun Christmas gift, birthday present or surprise treat for creative kids who are into Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Thinking of buying this awesome building toy as a gift for a Star Wars™ fan who is new to LEGO sets? No worries - step-by-step instructions are included to guide their fun, creative journey. Did we need another one of these video game curios? Hard to say. Maybe 75342 Republic Fighter Tank is the epitome of something we never knew we needed, right down to its bizarre (but just a little bit glorious) purple Clone Troopers. Nobody asked for those – nobody could have, surely, given they’re about as obscure as Star Wars lore gets –but you already know you need to get them somehow.LEGO® minifigures/figures for role play – Mace Windu with a lightsaber, 187th Legion Clone Commander with a blaster rifle, plus 2 187th Legion Clone Troopers and 2 Battle Droids, each with blasters

Except for the mid-section of their boots, of course, which would cover that bit of minifigure legs that can seemingly never be printed on. Dual-moulded white and purple legs would have improved these characters massively (even if at a cost) – as is, their toe printing looks a bit naff, like they’re wearing little tap-dancing shoes. Still, beggars can’t be choosers. Who ever thought we’d get purple clones? Regardless, I have no issue with LEGO producing Legends sets or minifigures. In fact, there are myriad subjects I would love to see, notably including the Ebon Hawk to accompany the upcoming Knights of the Old Republic remake.

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Choosing to depict the purple 187th Legion Clone Troopers is interesting though, given they have a canonical equivalent. I presume the brown colour was considered unappealing." I believe the troopers appearing in Clone Wars S7 are supposed to be a branch of 91st Recon, like Lightning Squad, his unit during the Ryloth arc, as the armor color better matches. "

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That would definitely be correct. Although Ponds had an unfortunate end at the hands of Baby Boba in Clone Wars. I was actually focusing on the naming convention for the 187 Commander, and why he might have been called Thunder, but I appreciate the reply nonetheless! I am disappointed, not by how bad this set might look on first glance, but by the people who are complaining about everything, even the minifigure selection, which might I add is superb in my opinion for 2022. Putting in 4 actual minifigures alongside 2 battle droids? LEGO could've took the cheap way out and have a similar selection as the 2017 tank: Mace Windu, one 187th trooper and 2 battle droids.