Lego Star Wars 6210 Jabba's Sail Barge

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There’s a lot to break down about this leak. First and foremost, today’s news isn’t a confirmation that any of these sets will see the light of day. It does further corroborate some sets that we’ve been expecting to see, like the 100th anniversary Disney models that will arrive with the Snow White Cottage and Maleficent Dragon. But some of the other creations should be assumed to be theoretical models from the LEGO Group used to gauge interest in themes it isn’t currently releasing sets on. Now we can get on to the heroes of the set, the first of which is Princess Leia in her slave attire. This is perhaps the Minifigure which was most anticipated from this set, as without this particular character, the scenes involving Jabba the Hutt in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi are not complete. Princess Leia has appeared twice before in this outfit, firstly in the traditional yellow in 4480 Jabba's Palace and then later in 6210 Jabba's Sail Barge where the only major change was the colour of her skin from yellow to flesh. This is the first time therefore that this character has received a major overhaul, and this newest edition is simply outstanding. Most comparisons between the old and new set are at least arguable with not all that much between them. I fall on one side, others will fall on the other, so I'm baffled by the ferocity of the opinions on this too. But if you are unbiased (and I should add that being biased is no bad thing here; it's a brilliant part of your AFOL story!) then you'll judge each one on its merits and most likely marginally side with the new one. Parts: 4.5 - There is a nice selection of brown and tan parts, as well as the rare blue ice cream and some superb new Minifigure components, so there should be enough to keep one interested in this set for its part-out value.

The 9to5Toys reader who reached out to me directly was also able to share more than just information about the sets, as they had a few photos from the survey to send my way. Unlike many of the LEGO leaks that we share here, these images were watermarked from the LEGO Group and so we are unable to share with our readers at this time. Potential upcoming LEGO sets In recent years, LEGO seems to have produced far more Prequel Trilogy sets than Original Trilogy models, and this wave is an excellent example of this continuing trend. 75020 Jabba's Sail Barge is the only set from the Summer 2013 selection which is from the Original Trilogy, and I am quite pleased with it overall. The Legend of Zelda and The Lord of the Rings are two perfect examples, as both are highly-requested properties to see some massive creations from. The others, like the X-Mansion and Jabba’s Sail Barge are kits that could exist in the proper lineup, but that we should still remain skeptical of. At least for the time being.Could nostalgia be a large factor in this, giving some people rose-tinted specs for their favourite old sets?

If you believe rumours circulating in 2015, virtually zero. Some sources – including Marvel cover artist J. Scott Campbell – claimed at the time that Disney and Lucasfilm had banned all merchandise related to the costume, which Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher famously described as ‘what supermodels will eventually wear in the seventh ring of hell’. Building Experience: 4.5 - There are plenty of interesting techniques used here and I enjoyed how the set is constructed in modular sections. The image of the princess in a metal bikini chained to a giant space slug is iconic now, and of course that storyline ultimately ends with Leia strangling Jabba to death with those very same chains. But for all the potential baggage attached to the outfit in 2023, the LEGO Star Wars team may choose to just avoid it altogether – which would still be an active choice that would inevitably invite a different kind of controversy.True, but on the other hand I like that the LEGO Group has gotten to a more reasonable re-release schedule lately. In the first half of the lifespan of LEGO Star Wars, it seemed like a new version of an Original Trilogy set might come out every two years, sometimes with no significant improvements on the last. Lately, the LEGO Group has been giving each set five to seven years before a re-release at the same scale, which I think is plenty of time for them to make improvements as they have done with the most recent X-Wing, Y-Wing, TIE Fighter, Jabba's Palace, etc. Includes Jabba the Hutt, R2-D2 and 4 minifigures with weapons: Princess Leia in slave outfit, Max Rebo, Weequay and Ree-Yees Six Minifigures are included in this set, four of which are brand new. I will begin with one of the characters we have seen before, the infamous crime lord Jabba the Hutt, who is central to this set of course. An identical figure appeared in 9516 Jabba's Palace last year which is perfect as far as I am concerned. Jabba is made up of three parts, his printed head, a blue Technic pin and the body and tail section, thus allowing him to twist at this joint. His arms too are poseable, and can hold items in just the same manner as any other Minifigure would.

Huttslayer Leia has appeared in LEGO minifigure form three times in the past couple of decades: first in 2003’s 4480 Jabba’s Palace, before the LEGO Group switched from yellow to skin tones for its licensed characters; next in 2006’s 6210 Jabba’s Sail Barge, now with more accurate skin tones; and most recently (and most authentically) in 2013’s 75020 Jabba’s Sail Barge.I found construction of this set very entertaining indeed. It takes about two hours at a leisurely pace and features some interesting building techniques, including a combination of slopes and plates to form the nose as well as plenty of SNOT construction used to form the armour plating for the entire vehicle. I also noted that the flooring towards the rear of the Sail Barge is created using tessellating 3 x 6 wedge plates which might be new to some people. Lastly, the use of skeleton legs to support the railing around the front of the barge is ingenious, despite not being a new technique. It will be new to some people, and it achieves a very pleasing appearance in my opinion so is a technique well worth noting. The Completed Model