Is the 2024 LEGO TIE Fighter BETTER? LEGO Star Wars Battle Pack Boxes! Conventions! | ASK MandR 317

When the LEGO Star Wars UCS AT-AT retires, will anything replace it? When LEGO Star Wars makes Republic Commandos, will they get a new helmet? Some of the rarest LEGO Star Wars Super Packs, why LEGO Star Wars Battle Pack boxes are smaller now, when we will get a Phase 1 Captain Rex LEGO Minifig again, and more!
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[@skullhammersmash3293]

I've worked in a grocery store for many years now. For some reason, hearing him use the term end cap and talk about how companies pay for those spots made me strangely happy.

[@MandRproductions]

Did you know there were so many different box sizes for Battle Packs?

[@gag-dodgers]

Ya

[@CameronRandall-ni9bu]

Yeh

[@MrBlobStopMotion]

No 😅

[@Lbst1311]

Other than super battle packs like the recent one, no

[@user-pk7gq2ht7i]

not really

[@DylanFproductions]

Ask MandR: Fine, but I expect you throwing your whole entire clone army in a pool for your 700k special video and swimming with them

[@Lieutenant_bricks]

Bet

[@ThomasandTank]

Whats up with throwing mini figs in water all of a sudden?

[@DylanFproductions]

@@ThomasandTanktry it out for yourself

[@ThomasandTank]

@@DylanFproductionsit was the most satisfying thing ever, thank you, I started swimming with them

[@Hellllloagain]

yes

[@BricklabsStudio]

Episode 332nd is coming up!!!! Lol 😂

[@legotimmy17]

Ask M&R I noticed Lego LAN members are getting Lego Star Wars sets super early. Earlier than normal. Do you think you made Lego to send sets to lego lan members earlier because you keep making reviews before they do?

[@CanadaBricks]

I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case tbh

[@dpic3988]

100%

[@Mia-gt8bk]

Yikes, That thrawn fig is about to end it all.

[@nathanielnewbold2927]

Please do a desert skiff comparison!

[@justsomeguywithaquestionab3175]

An army of Planktons appears Mr. Krabs: Are those planted grass?

[@Lastbrickstanding99]

AskMandR:After watching solid brix studios review of the battle on Peridia do you think that Lego is now forcing Lan members to follow a general script in their review videos?

[@Matteeeeeeee]

Yes. 100% yes. Finally someone called it out. Bricksie, Solid Brix Studios, and Emmasaurus just to name a few. They're brainless sellouts.

[@gotham_bricks9233]

Ask mandr: you should make a series where you rate and review your fans Lego collections.

[@user-xm3lv6vo8v]

That would be cool!

[@legotimmy17]

That would be so fun

[@christopherwilliams5808]

I've asked that a couple times months ago. Lol

[@masterjedihudak1590]

I spoke with a Lego representative wearing a Lego shirt, had a large cart full of Lego to put on shelfing, and waiting for a Walmart staff to open display case to stock. He was very confused about the June 1st wave. I told him sets 75373 was a target exclusive currently. He was shocked to hear the info as he was looking for the set in his own paper work. He did tell me it was probably for a limited window of time. Your right Ryan the communication Lego has with its entire network is lacking.

[@kaskovic1993]

The only reason I can think of going square instead of rectangular is because it might be better for the environment by having smaller boxes kind of like Apple and Samsung making the boxes smaller and smaller over the last 10 years

[@legotimmy17]

Bro spent almost 5 minutes just talking about boxes 😂😂😂

[@MandRproductions]

Only me lmao

[@legotimmy17]

@@MandRproductions lol

[@pizzaleg3655]

Ask MandR: For the 25th Anniversary for Lego Star Wars will you make a video to celebrate? (Like a top 25 Lego Star Wars sets of all time)

[@Pblproductions7567]

Ask mandr: what anniversary minifigure would you have switched for someone else and who would it be?

[@Clonesofcourse]

Me and my mom were in the car and we were talking about going to a Lego convention when she heard about the cost of the hotel 😂😂13:32 I don’t think we’re going anymore 😂😂😂😂😂

[@squirrelix6571]

Ask mandr: would you consider doing something like setup reviews but for Lego collections? I always enjoy seeing them in the tech genre and think it would be really cool since as far as I know nobody is doing them in the Lego space.

[@falloutgamer347]

I think fivelonelyclones does that sometimes, people send him pictures on discord and he rates them on video

[@christopherwilliams5808]

Thrawn just chillin on the mic stand... Man of culture I see.

[@ninja_raider2757]

Ask mandr: do you think we’ll get a play scale invisible hand for the 20th anniversary of revenge of the sith?

[@zachwa8547]

i’m personally a big boss nass fan, do you ever think there will be a boss nass mini fig and if so how do you think it will show up?

[@tylerwilliams99]

Being a manager at a Target for General Mechandise, I can tell you that it is a contract between Target and Lego to get sets early and in bulk. During the couple weeks before and the week of Christmas toys themselves make up 100,000+ in sales every week, at least at my store that does around 80 million+ in sales for the year. On top of this the legos are always the first to go and get absolutely wiped. There’s 8 isles for legos and they’re all completely empty about 1-2 weeks before Christmas. Then whatever they send and whatever is left in the back room gets put out wherever there is room and then that’ll all sell too.

[@SirRecon]

Do you know LIFEBRICKS?

[@UmbrellaGuys]

Ask Mandr: Do you think we'll get anymore MBS style sets? For example, an MBS Theed palace?

[@OTHDogDad]

Ha! You might have me with the 1999 promo display and the Hoth controller holder, but I’m happy to say I have all the 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 sets you mentioned. (Sadly, it will be much more difficult for me to get my missing sets than it will be for you to find those.)

[@owen.turner.8925]

Ask M&R: Have you ever considered wearing Star Wars watches? Me personally I like some of the ones that Citizen offers like the Pilot one, and the Millennium Falcon one.

[@brandonho5266]

Ask MandR: Do you foresee us getting an official Acclamator class assault cruiser next year, and if so, which would be most likely? UCS, playscale, "midi", and/or micro/polybag?

[@Mr.Maddinklesplutz]

AskMandR: So you know how the cooking youtubers have created a sort of cooking MCU (nick digiovanni, max the meat guy, golden balance, etc.)? Like they are all collabing on videos and cameoing. What do you think of a Lego MCU with you, Solid Brix Studios, Jangbricks, Just2good and other lego youtubers?

[@Matteeeeeeee]

Well... Ryan beefed with Solid Brix Studios a while back, Jang makes totally different content, and Just2good is... Different.

[@Darth_B]

Some Lego KZbinrs already have this, Ryan just isn’t part of any

[@fimy3268]

​@@Matteeeeeeee out of the loop a bit, what has Just2Good done?

[@TheFirstCurse1]

​​@@MatteeeeeeeeWhat did Just2good do? I keep asking and no one will tell me. Ryan hasn't talked about her in a while either.

[@minibigs5259]

​@@fimy3268 Nothing, she's fine

[@Havoc-0227]

I thought the small boxes were so they could fit more on shelves than the bigger and rectangular battle packs correct me if I’m wrong though

[@g-legends5853]

AskMandR: Out of all the sets LEGO could possibly make for the 20th Anniversary of Revenge of the Sith, what do you think will be the best possible set? Also, do you think they will make a Jedi Temple UCS/Master Building Series set?

[@ZachTheManiac01]

AskMandr: What happened to the Reddit Reaction Videos? Always loved watching/participating in them!

[@robin.marvels2585]

Ask mandr: I LOVE the 2003 Clone Wars. Why has Lego only made one set from this beloved mini series? (anakins custom Jedi star fighter) and do you think we’ll ever see any more sets from the show?

[@BobSue-fg9ip]

Never like ever

[@cooperchiacchia]

Yikes, That thrawn fig is about to end it all

[@loganfrost2866]

Ask MandR: what do you think the new most expensive set will be or do you think that nothing can touch the Cloud City (2003) set

[@phoenixgaming20]

Ask M&R with the new The Avengers Helicarrier (set 76295) being announced at $80 when it has fewer pieces than the invisible hand but costing almost as much as the Millennium Falcon, what do you think this says about the future of the starship collection in regards to pricing and piece count?

[@Panzer_III_Productions]

Ask Mandr: Are you going to do a comparison video on all of the sith infiltrators? And have you changed your mind about 2007 version being the best?

[@PoleBricks]

Ask MandR: I wish Lego would release more figures that are unique to a certain wave like Finch Dallow or black hair Kannan. I think that it's a very cool concept for us to get expensive minifigs in normal sets. What are your thoughts on this? Love the content keep it up.

[@user-tf5dh8et6f]

Ask mandr: What sets do you think Lego will do for the anniversary of Revenge of the Sith?

[@HegeRoberto]

2021 Tie better - More ball-shaped top, Windshield is actually see-through instead of being just a wall.

[@Howlox]

Yeah I didn't like the 2024 front window either.

[@crazydog1750]

Ask MandR: thoughts on the idea of a citizen battle pack type of thing?

[@somethingawesome9547]

Ask MandR: I feel like the Star Wars franchise is cooked and I have noticed I don't have much an interest to collect LEGO Star Wars anymore. I've also noticed that the reason I still do collect LEGO Star Wars is to have a reason to watch and relate to KZbin channels like yours. Channels that cover LEGO Star Wars are more interesting than the Star Wars content put out by Disney at this point. How does this make you feel? I don't know how long I can keep going like this. I've tried to limit myself to just Episode 1 - 6 stuff but I still got the "ick."

[@benpernfuss1711]

Ask MandR: would you consider re reviewing some older, sought after, sets that you’ve already reviewed but with your new, higher quality, production ?

[@deadso]

I think those 2-in-1 and 3-in1's are a bit of a stretch for collecting purposes, unless they're in a custom LEGO box it's just existing boxes wrapped together for sale's purposes.

[@jerryeyre]

Ask mandr: have you considered the square box size battle pack is to reduce shipping and transport costs as you fit 1 and 1/2 boxes into the same space as an older battle pack. This would reduce Lego’s environmental impact and save them money at the same time.

[@THE_KlNG]

I think Jedi Bob's starfighter is based on his original gunship he was in

[@Starwarsnerd3333]

Askmandr: what do you think about the 25th anniversary figs and what would you change

[@Chewie12]

Ask MandR: will we ever get a new MBS set? Especially with the need for a big endor set and the ROS anniversary soon (Jedi temple?), I feel as though fans would love something like this. Love the context!

[@BenHannaNZ]

Box sizing changes will come down to cost. If Lego makes the boxes smaller they can ship more sets in the same space. Super interesting to see they trialled smaller boxes along side the larger boxes. I would imagine this was to test which sold better, and seeing these stats might show if the consumer perceives a larger box to be better value etc.

[@tjmullen]

Ask mandr: Did Lego intentionally put the missing (i.e, 3rd) Praetorian Guard form the Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle set in the Star Wars Advent Calendar? Or is it just a coincidence?

[@NienNunbOnly]

love these vids

[@notclever]

What do you think will be your next holy grail or just a set you don’t have and think it’s underrated, or at least a minifigure

[@Shrekfaceboi]

Ask MandR: How do you recommend we store our sets and figures? Recently I was going through and sorting my legos I had put away and some of my 501st troopers unfortunately had turned yellow but some didn’t

[@oskikso]

I'm praying for more phase 1 troopers. They have always been my favourite. Hopefully they get some going for the anniversary of the Attack of the Clones.

[@archieclarke886]

great vid 🔥🔥

[@Dan-1066]

UCS Ghost or Turbo Tank could be large enough to warrant an $850 price tag but I doubt Lego would release them since they're unlikely to sell well

[@Legomasteryannai]

P2 clones new are good Lego made the helmet holes where they made them is so the visor will look good and will not cover the clones face, and they won't need to make a mold like cac that doesn't really attach

[@MandRproductions]

They're bad.

[@Legomasteryannai]

@@MandRproductions thair good

[@judegeeyt3953]

Hey Ryan, love your videos. In the last episode you talked about Lego and their relationship with Target. As of July 1st, they actually canceled their VIP program collaboration with receipt redeeming. Any idea as to why they would end it so abruptly or if they would look to seek other retailers?

[@themaskedone8351]

Did not say it last week but I enjoy the collab ask MandR especially with Rob as he seems like a nice guy and matches your enthusiasm

[@Justatrooper120]

In Europe it usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks for other retailers to get the new sets. There are of course exceptions

[@jamescarroll384]

I think the boxes should be as small as possible to fit tbe bags and manual. The smaller the better for containerisation and shipping, helping the environment. I know Lego considers other factors like shelf spacing and picture size for landing ad hoc sales.

[@flacotaco5154]

Will you be checking out the bricks and minifigs opening up by the Florida Mall? And are the prices fair in the store? Thanks!

[@samuelmunson999]

Ask M&R- Do you think we’ll get any sets from the acolyte? Ik not many ppl are fans of the show but it would be cool to see some old republic sets again.

[@volcaris]

Hi Ryan, on average how many Lego Star Wars sets come out in a year? Besides year 1, what year had the least amount of sets released, and what year had the Most? Love your channel , keep up the great work!

[@adamstanley4209]

What lights do you use for your bookcase? They look great, I'd like to get some for my lego shelf!

[@MandRproductions]

Philips Hue Lights

[@BradSpiceFX]

The box sizes should be as small as possible to save on packaging. It's better for the planet, and will save them a bit of money

[@btgriff98]

Ask MandR: Now that it’s been a few years. Can we get a recap of the Sumner 2021 Lego KZbin beef? I miss the livestreams with subtle jabs between you and SolidBrix/Meredith 😂

[@SWLegostud]

AskMandR: Do you think they would make a Separatist ship to rival the Venator outside of The Hand? Like a Munificent Frigate, Recusant Detroyer or Lucrehulk Battlestation?

[@jbawesome5640]

Great vid ryan knew it was gonna be 🔥🔥🔥 Also thanks for answering my question!

[@BasedTeedo]

It’s criminal that we haven’t gotten a Sidon Ithano (the Crimson Corsair) minifigure. You agree? I think a cool set would be the ship that him, Finn, and Quiggold almost left Takodonna on. Could even add a few of the cool aliens from Max’s castle.

[@Howlox]

You're right. I don't mind if we didn't even get the set, I'd kill for a Sidon Ithano. Easily one of the coolest helmets from the sequels. He could have been a 25th anniversary figure actually. I'd take him over young Leia.

[@Droneryderlee]

Ask mandr: So my friend has been telling me that all the 25th anniversary sets are retiring this year, do you think Lego will actually do this? Also love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@justinbombach9873]

Most of them will be normal sets. If I understand correctly, there will be a set in October or something that is specifically a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of LEGO Star Wars, similar to the holiday set from last year that was based on The Rise of Skywalker and was in a room in the Millenium Falcon. That set will retire at the end of 2024, and will include the astromech R2-KT as an anniversary figure. It sounds like every other set with anniversary minifigures will be on shelves for 2-3 years like most sets.

[@Droneryderlee]

Oh ok, well thank you for your help. I got very scared for a second because I didn’t know if I was going to be able to get them all.😂

[@StudtasticStudios]

Ask MandR: Have you ever considered doing a weekly or monthly livestream show?

[@Bubblebricks]

Ask M&R: What do you think about the new 2024 admiral thrawn? Do you think its better then the old version?

[@DarthPawzTheWise]

Ask MandR: Why doesn't Lego Star Wars get those blind bags like marvel so we could get niche figs?

[@starkillerproductions4645]

Ask MandR: I got a really good quality OG Jango Fett. Is it worth it to send it in somewhere to get it graded? How would I do that? Do you have any recommendations?

[@landonortiz2485]

Ask mandr: do we know what figures would go on the sail barge? If not what figures would you want to see in it

[@Triggs501]

Ask MandR: what are you're thoughts if lego did a diorma style set but for cockpits of iconic ships, giving us more detailed versions of them?

[@lovelessstatue8165]

Ask MandR - Since we've gotten so many 501st themed characters over the last few years (I count 12 since 2020), do you think we will see a larger 501st set to house our troops in the near future, like a walker of some sort?

[@HudeeBoy]

Ask MandR: Do you think we will ever get UCS sets based off of iconic locations from Star Wars like Naboo, Kashyyk, and others instead of just vehicles?

[@reddemon1110]

Ask MandR: At the time of asking this question we only have one image of jedi bobs star fighter and we don’t have a price yet so do you think Lego could overprice this set because of the demand and hype for jedi bob?

[@SparePartsBricks]

Ask MandR: What is your favorite Lego Star Wars Box Art? Mine is 2014, but that might just be because it was a good year for Star Wars.

[@falloutgamer347]

I really liked the 2008 box art. It looks really neat

[@justagirl0922]

Ask M&R: which one of the Star Wars sets retiring this year would you recommend getting before it goes?

[@user-lk4up5sw7l]

Ask mandr: what’s the one UCS set you would love to see Lego make or one you think needs a remake.

[@sherronthejedi]

Phase 2 clone/squads we need.... updated Gree. Updated wolf. Updated bly. Then clone commados.... then start with P1

[@peacefulbuilds]

Ask MandR: Do you think that if Lego released a new Republic dropship with At ot if they would release them separately or together?

[@alexander.tahtadjian]

Ask MandR: If you could choose any Star Wars character to get a live action debut who would it be and why? Also if you could pick any Star Wars vehicle (whether it be from Canon or Legends) to be made into a set, which would it be and why? For me I’d want to see an Ebon Hawk with a potential minifig line up of Revan, Bastila Shan, HK-47, Candorous Ordo and maby a Republic Trooper.

[@NerdInTheAtticProductions]

A UCS AT-TE would be pretty cool in the future.

[@adamrosales8390]

Ask MandR: With it being rumored that the UCS jabba’s sail barge will have a Luke Skywalker ROTJ lightsaber, why is it that original trilogy sets always get good/cool gift with purchases while UCS sets don’t.

[@stevenadeau2160]

For the 25th anniversary sets, do they typically have the same shelf life as other sets or would they retire this year?

[@brynnstanning4459]

Maybe a UCS set for something iconic yet a little obscure like a Bespin Cloud Car or a large playable Dejarik set complete with rule book and with buildable trans- light blue creatures to represent the holograms

[@OwenHoyda-yt3rf]

AskMandR: What are your thoughts on the new Lego Ideas Jaws set and do you intend on buying it and making a review on it? Me personally, I intend on picking day one. Love the videos, keep up the good work.

[@lewinwolters7123]

Askmandr do you think Lego will ever release the AT-UT with the 21st nova corp galactic marines or a battlepack?

[@jchillin5884]

Ask MandR: are lego conventions a good place to sell star wars minifigures? are the vendors only there to sell, or do they buy lego too? along the same lines, will you be at brickfair virginia this year?

[@BlocksAndWrenches]

How are you settling into the house? I recently had a 30x40 shop built and am building a second floor in it for my lego Star Wars and Halo collection, as well as to attempt some Mocs/battlescapes. Cheers.

[@jonathanlaureano8995]

I gotta say, why doesn't Lego stick to a standard box size?! It would be so great to be able to nearly place out boxes away but thanks to the multiple never ending box sizes nothing ever fits right in a corner

[@jotay1337]

Ask MandR: What UCS set would you want to see from RoTS for next year's anniversary?

[@ethancrosby2945]

Ask MandR: now that there are 7 anniversary figures will you release another display case to fit them all

[@jonahgudgeon]

Ask MandR: There are going to be 7 25th anniversary minifigures, one of them being an astromech droid (excluding the Darth Maul figure). How do you feel that the special case you made is not going to fit all the anniversary figures? Are you going to make a new one?

[@izenheimreborn6390]

Ask mandr: What scenes/moments/vehicles would you like to see most?

[@ChaosMarine9118]

Ask MandR: Has anyone ever addressed Lego printing instruction graphics really really close to the spine of the pages? I just finished the UCS Tie Interceptor (fantastic set), and noticed that I was really having to bend the book pages out to be able to see some of the graphics. Felt pretty extreme.

[@koalastrats]

The ghost could work at 850, includes ahsoka show and rebels show figs as well as two sides for kanan for blind and non blind, both rebels ezras, and both phantoms.

[@t3twd]

I like it if Lego reduces box sizes. We do not need large boxes which are only filled 80% or less.

[@Shadow.Brick_Pro]

AskMandR: I know it is probably a no, But are MandrGames, MandrCollects, or the Ryan McCullough channel ever going to make a grand return? Love the vids btw