LEGO Star Wars 75294 Bespin Duel … Throw a wrench into their production schedule and make this a wide release that requires them to crank out more copies heading into the holiday shopping season.3. The only other reason I can think of for excluding the rest of the world market is the sets are already warehoused in the US and they don't want to ship internationally...which would be a weak excuse. Marking the 40th anniversary of … I hope this rendition of Darth Vader will continue to become more widely available. Include BrickLink Stores ... Duel on Bespin. We'll probably never get a clear answer on this, but it's worth considering that any contractual restrictions were the result of these events being cancelled, and that the limited availability may be something they agreed to rather than choosing to impose.Most of this is just spitballing. @Brickbit:Yeah, that much I can agree with. It makes sense for events to be able to have limited edition products created to enhance their appeal, but it doesn't have to be whole sets. The model is assembled on a black display base, depicting the cavernous reactor shaft below the sensor balcony. Free shipping . It was a touch pricey and the exclusivity is a shame, even if mostly understandable, but I'd love to see this concept become a retail series. MOC - Duel on Bespin This design requires 1,178 bricks to build. Bricklink … I found a friendly AFOL in the USA who was happy to get me this set and also the Lego DC FanDome Wonder Women set. Sith … The railings look outstanding as well, making wonderful use of flexible tubes and microphone elements. Luke wields his father's blue lightsaber. Some iconic moments or locations and vehicles are left on the shelf and never see the light of day.Another complaint is the worst price and lack of deals coming from a European company.Those are my gripes with Lego but while this set would be awesome to get here, I think there's bigger problems to fix. ... Buying via Bricklink is also supporting the income of Lego. They'd already been produced, so there were five basic options:1. https://www.newelementary.com/2020/09/missing-faulty-lego-consumer-perceived-quality.html. Fulfilling international orders directly from a US warehouse would absolutely cost them more money than chucking the whole pile in the trash, unless they imposed international shipping fees (at which point there would be complaints about how _that_ isn't fair). Learn more about cookies in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. This was a SDCC exclusie. "AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAKnowing LEGO, we shouldn't dream too much about that. Pieces 295 Minifigs 2 Designer Aaron Anderson RRP $39.99 Current value New: ~$96 Used: ~$80 Price per piece SDCC had already pass before the first pieces (DC minifig and set) were even revealed to the public, much less made available. Intricate detail continues onto the legs and arms. I think a lot of the issue isn’t necessarily that are event exclusives, but more what specifically the event exclusive is... Let’s be honest, if they produce 100 of a set, the set could be terrible- but a lot of us on here would still be desperate for it, simply because it is a collectible, and we love Lego, and we love Star Wars- and that makes it cool for us! The set itself is the Star Wars Bespin Duel. Then there was an Indiana Jones SDCC-exclusive set that paired the Brickmaster IJ Jeep with a unique terrain base that was really just parts taken from the Raiders boulder temple (so if you _really_ wanted to build it, you could just get the Jeep polybag and build the terrain from loose parts). It's a great display piece for my dorm room desk. The pieces are relatively easy to grab, although a few in more limited number of sets.I grabbed one that morning from Target since lego was already sold out when I woke up. They'll very likely lie about many other things.And spare me the BS-excuse that "this was a SDCC exclusive so it's fair to release it in the US". The moment LEGO decided to limit this set to North America (Canada, US, Mexico), it became a regional exclusive. No. You can’t complain about exclusivity when nothing here is exclusive"That's not the point. The black 1x1 round plates with holes, representing scorching where the lightsaber passed through, look excellent and the differing heights of the sensors are equally faithful to the source material. -MP), ItemType: Set, ItemNo: 75294-1, Buy and sell LEGO parts, Minifigs and sets, both new or used from the world's largest online LEGO marketplace. No. I did a Google search earlier today and couldn't find much about it and their reasoning seems logical to me. Some LEGO® sets contain small parts that are NOT suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age. Instructions For LEGO 75294 Bespin Duel These are the instructions for building the LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel that was released in 2020. Darth Vader slices through a sensor array at the culmination of the lightsaber duel and that destroyed array is accordingly included. @MrClassic said:"As for the new less transparent plastic - which is apparently also more prone to scratches - I can't seem to remember it being mentioned in any Brickset review?Bjarke Schønwandt, Quality Director at Lego, recently said:"In the years to come we will see more changes to the materials platform in order for TLG to become more and more sustainable. It's still available to buy on Walmart's website, last I heard. BrickLink - Set 75294-1 : Lego Bespin Duel … I like the reddish brown belt around his waist and the large pockets on the torso and legs look great. I was lucky enough to snag this when it came up for backorder the second time. 70 at $3/each. "Yes, unfair to me, and the rest of the world who will never be able to get this. *So, the tricky thing in all of this is the Wonder Woman set. Some images on this site are shown courtesy of Brickset and BrickLink… "https://www.promobricks.de/1x2-lego-steine-trans-clear-frueher-klar-transparent-ploetzlich-milchig/70990/It’s in German, but you can see the difference pretty clearly. ;)"Because they are the same price of course. The new transparent material is not 100% sustainable but we need this step in order to become sustainable." Why would you do that! Or do what they did and just dump whatever stock they had available as efficiently as they could manage, while getting on with their regular operations. Unfortunately we don't have the PDF of these … "I was under the impression they were produced in a special agreement with A. the license holder, B. event organizer, or C. both and they were bound by exclusivity. And then in 2009 they made their first true exclusive design when they released a mini Republic Dropship w/ AT-TE. Trans-orange lights are positioned periodically around the railings, demonstrating continued attention to detail. Lego seem to be taking their moves from the Hasbro play book. @djcbs said:"To me this set just proves one thing: we can NOT trust LEGO's word on anything.They lied about ending regional exclusivity for sets. The minifigure is Commander Luke Skywalker, who so far only appears in Treason in Cloud City and the Bespin Duel SDCC Set. Bespin was a one-off set, which was released to the public the same weekend that the event was originally supposed to take place. @N1majneb said:" @560heliport said:"If you really wanted this scene, you should have bought 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City. I figured this was done as a loss-leader. "Simply" buy the pieces on Bricklink or B&P, eh? Bespin Duel - Star Wars Celebration 2020 Exclusive. Take the limited quantities that they've already shipped to the US, ship some of them back to Europe, and release them with even more (effectively) limited quantities to a wider market.4. @CM4Sci said:"Lol this was not a SDCC exclusive. Hold on to them for a year (or longer) and release them at a time when the Empire 40th sticker no longer makes sense.2. No. "Yeah, there are steps. @antsbull:Do you have proof of a contract to that effect, or are you just making a wild assumption? I'd love to see a whole series of sets done like this, with highly detailed, _not_ play-focused, iconic scenes from the six SW movies. LEGO Star Wars Bespin Duel 75294 Product Description. LEGO Set 7201-1 Final Duel II - building instructions and parts inventory. No part here is exclusive except for the sticker. Luke's lightsaber with the hand still gripping it, sitting on the black display base. Those face prints looks so cheap quality wise. Moreover, the designer has included clips for both lightsabers on the reverse of the model, providing easy storage as Darth Vader reveals his familial relationship with Luke! Lol this was not a SDCC exclusive. It's sold out, we'll never see that set ever again. SDCC was cancelled. As I've said before, given the state of the world over the last 7 months, I think it's reasonable to cut Lego some slack here. That stickered plaque bugs me though. Shipping small batches of them overseas would probably put them in the red on these, and doesn't make sense from a business standpoint*. That classic scene has appeared previously, with 10123 Cloud City and 75222 Betrayal at Cloud City. LEGO® DUPLO® sets have larger pieces which are specially designed for children under 3. They'll very likely lie about many other things.And spare me the BS-excuse that "this was a SDCC exclusive so it's fair to release it in the US". @PurpleDave said:" @CDM:Do we know that anyone actually commissioned them to produce this set? "Opposed to what they used to look like prior to TLG's change to a different material.Now they look like trans-"clear" bricks by Chinese knockoff manufacturers.Once you notice it it can't be unseen.The new material looks cheap and not like the usual LEGO quality at all, the old material was crisp and absolutely clear. [...] Additional pieces to repair this array would have been appreciated but are unnecessary in my opinion. The moment LEGO decided to limit this set to North America (Canada, US, Mexico), it became a regional exclusive. Again, I haven't noticed this first hand so this controversy is new to me. Judging from the images, the set celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back. I just don't understand why a set like this was considered by Lego to not be viable for a normal retail slot, especially given the toy and collectable focus this year on the ESB 40th anniversary for lines such as the Black Series. Bespin Duel is available at Lego.com at the retail price. https://www.newelementary.com/2020/09/missing-faulty-lego-consumer-perceived-quality.html "The whole post you linked is really interesting. So this set should have been either also cancelled or postponed for a worldwide release. Still saddened that I couldn't get my hands on this.... :(. LEGO … It's that simple. There used to be a better way; the Santa Fe Super Chief was released as both a limited edition set and as a consumer product. From DC Fandome on, my suspicion has been that everything they sent for SDCC got shoved into storage either when they arrived prior to the event, or as soon as the event was officially cancelled, and that before they could start shipping those items they had to locate them, pull them out of storage, prepare them for shipment, and send them from San Diego to wherever the closest fulfillment center happened to be (hence why Wonder Woman shipments were delayed until October but Bespin started shipping the next day). I believe people's frustrations with the Lego group are more towards why this scene wasn't recreated before, more than, it is a regional exclusive or SDCC, whatever you want to call it.Why Lego does so much original content, which I love btw, but does the same thing over and over again. This set was originally produced as a Star Wars Celebration exclusive. Disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with nostalgic Star Wars memories with this detailed Bespin Duel build-and-display LEGO … Sad that I'll likely never get my hands on this. "Older trans-clear pieces that look noticeably clearer?They changed the transparent plastics some time ago, and newer parts appearing since then have this haze to them. Printed tiles, specialised packaging etc. To me this set just proves one thing: we can NOT trust LEGO's word on anything.They lied about ending regional exclusivity for sets. Or to the event organizer that paid a handsome sum of money to arrange for the creation and production of the set? So you’d think, because of this, surely Lego should make such a set a (relatively) niche piece- because they aren’t selling more based on popularity, as they would sell them all anyway (or give them away or however it works at events, I wouldn’t know)- either way, the point is that the product gets to the intended market.The issue we have here in my mind, is that Lego has for some reason chosen one of the most iconic movie scenes of all time, that is quoted (albeit incorrectly) so often that those who haven’t seen Star Wars know the scene; in other words, a scene that virtually every adult, and many child Lego Star Wars fans would absolutely love to have in Lego form... this is the scene that they chose to base a niche product on? $119.00. Bricklink 3-month average 75294. And, to my knowledge, they've never sold either of those minifigs.For SDCC, the various items (DC and Marvel minifigs, plus sets for DC, Marvel, SW, and Mario) almost certainly were shipped to San Diego in advance of the event being cancelled. Target got Benny and Sweet Mayhem Brickheadz, which were Red Card exclusives and sold out in a flash. They'll very likely lie about many other things.And spare me the BS-excuse that "this was a SDCC exclusive so it's fair to release it in the US". By using BrickLink’s services, you agree to our cookies use. You want to participate, you pay for booth space, and you get a booth and enough vendor badges to staff your booth. "It's the exact same explanation, just swap "San Diego Comic Con" for "Star Wars Celebration". There already two sellers on Bricklink … Furthermore, the trans-clear 2x2 bricks supporting the model are integrated neatly and offer ample reinforcement. But Lego's stance is basically "kids won't care", so it seems that's unfortunately here to stay. © 2021 LEGO BrickLink, Inc. All rights reserved. Designed from Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, the greatest plot twist in cinematic history is represented in Lego form! It was even sold to limited markets in Europe, unlike Bespin. Ships from and sold by Toy Dazzle. LEGO Star Wars Celebration Bespin Duel … I likely will sometime when I have shelf space for it. This model focuses upon that sensor balcony and measures 23cm in length. the trans clear bricks are looking so fundamentally cheap. For an 18+ model with this level of detail those few extra pieces should be an obvious inclusion, so that the actual duel may be appropriately displayed.Other than that a great set for sure, I'd really like to see more small sets with this level of detail - just because you're an adult it doesn't mean you have unlimited money to spend nor the display space needed for all those larger and larger Lego sets. I was unaware and never noticed a difference. Choosing to go down this path would assuage much of the negative feeling towards the company when releases such as this one are announced. The moment LEGO decided to limit this set to North America (Canada, US, Mexico), it became a regional exclusive. 75294 Bespin Duel shares certain features with the model from 2018, although the detail and accordant accuracy has increased significantly. AFOLs have been doing stuff like this for years, with cohesive groups of MOCs that all share a similar build style. @TomKazutara said:"the trans clear bricks are looking so fundamentally cheap"That's the first thing that jumped out at me when I saw the pics as well. This decoration seems slightly heavier than that on the minifigure from 2018. This was a SDCC exclusie. If you want to build the set, you can. Today, the Bespin Duel set is back in stock! (Little discount just we could be divisible by 3) Raffle Total/Spots: $210. Otherwise, the design remains unaltered and the arms are accordingly decorated with some metallic silver stripes and shoulder armour which looks superb. Stuff that would have sold like hotcakes just as regular sets.Why on Earth does TLG choose such source material for highly limited exclusives? Price justification? Learn about Daniel Jezek, the founder of BrickLink, at danjezek.com. The base looks fantastic and I like the plaque which celebrates the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. The moment LEGO decided to limit this set to North America (Canada, US, Mexico), it became a regional exclusive. The textured mouth grille looks marvellous and removing Darth Vader's famous helmet reveals his scarred head underneath, leaving the brace around his neck behind. So they made a pile of minifigs and gave them away for free. So this set should have been either also cancelled or postponed for a worldwide release. Disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with nostalgic Star Wars memories with this detailed Bespin Duel build-and-display LEGO model (75294). "Thanks for this explainer. I figured this was done as a loss-leader. In some cases, it looks clone-brand level bad. Clandestine images of 75294 Bespin Duel have been circulating in the darker corners of the Internet for a few weeks now but this morning Snazzy_Bricks found the set's instructions at LEGO… But Lego's stance is basically "kids won't care", so it seems that's unfortunately here to stay. Say some rare character, vehicle or scene that might only be of interest to the most die-hard fans (which from my experience are those that visit such events in the first place). Additional pieces to repair this array would have been appreciated but are unnecessary in my opinion. In 2020 the quality started to improve again, but they're still not quite at their 2013/14 glory days. Nitpicking, but a scorch mark on Vader's upper arm / shoulder would have been nice if this was to be a fully detailed set, as well as making Luke's outfit more tattered-looking, especially around the shoulders. Of course some would still be frustrated, but it wouldn’t be quite as bad! So this set should have been either also cancelled or postponed for a worldwide release. No part here is exclusive except for the sticker. "To clarify 1 thing, this was actually originally meant for Star Wars Celebration. LEGO Star Wars BESPIN DUEL 75294 40th Anniversary Set NEW IN HAND FREE SHIPPING. It's available for backorder now. I had accidentally stayed up late the night before this released and decided to give it a shot to try and snag one. Other than the logistics of making sure all the SDCC product was in San Diego well in advance, or the additional expense of redistributing stock around the entire world, any claims about why they could only do this the way they did, or why they could just crank out as many copies as the market can absorb, range from educated guess to WAG. But Lego's stance is basically "kids won't care", so it seems that's unfortunately here to stay. @CDM said:"Unfair to whom? No. Free shipping . Originally designed for 2020 Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. Following the cancellation of that event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the set was made available for public purchase on August 27, 2020 - the originally announced start date of the in-person event via LEGO… "I really think additional pieces should have been included as the array is intact during the entire lightsaber duel and only destroyed just before Luke's hand is cut off."Whaaat?! Obviously with the time it took to sell out (twice over at Lego.com), they could market this on a broader scale.I haven’t built mine yet. LEGO set database: [US/CA] Bespin Duel available now. "If you want to ignore basic facts then sure, that's the case. The combination of light bluish grey and dark bluish grey parts looks great, most notably across the floor where the colours and textures vary. This bruised visage captures suitable emotion from the movie and I like the determined face too. @AustinPowers:I mean, I can't disagree with that, but it's not like this is a new trend. @MrClassic:Well, they already did the Death Star detention block, and the Millennium Falcon cockpit, and...oh, wait... @TomKazutara:I mean, they were intended as event exclusives. "None of the pieces are exclusive so you could definitely rebuild it, the only thing you'll be missing is the sticker. Pay for booth space at an event that caters to the crowd you want to market to, and produce exclusive items that are bound to generate a lot of buzz to help get everyone (whether they're at the event or not) talking about your product and (hopefully) buying whatever else you sell under that theme. Ironically this is why we need the clone brands to keep Lego on their toes, but at this rate I still dread the day when Lepin and Xingbao actually offers better quality than Lego. So I live in the UK and I was wondering would it be possible to order the Bespin Duel. Limit 2 per customer. @TomKazutara said:"Okay, fair enought.But what about : 77905 and 77904 ? This is just the latest release in the popular LEGO Scalpers theme. 75294 Bespin Duel represents the perfect celebration of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and includes exceptional detail, ensuring impressive display value. Waiting for Inventory to load. The first SDCC-exclusive set was in 2008. Additionally, the dark tan hair piece features realistic texture and its colour corresponds with The Empire Strikes Back. Disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with nostalgic Star Wars ™ memories with this detailed Bespin Duel build-and-display LEGO® model (75294). "I really think additional pieces should have been included as the array is intact during the entire lightsaber duel and only destroyed just before Luke's hand is cut off. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Just another in the long line of U.S.-centric exclusives that annoy everyone else in the world.It's been happening with so many toy lines this year (Lego, Star Wars, Transformers) that collectors should not be surprised any more.It's just feeding the scalpers market and to be honest if you buy from them you're part of the problem. Enjoy quality me-time recreating the classic Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader Bespin Duel.

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