LEGO Star Wars 20th Anniv. Anakin's Podracer review! 75258

[@JANGBRiCKS]

*Audio!* So the sound is a little tinny in this one because I had an undetected mic issue for the second time. Good news though! This time (unlike the last) I was able to reproduce it and track its source (in the mic assembly itself) so I know that getting rid of the mic itself will get rid of the problem. I like knowing the "why" of things. Anyhow the mess-up threw some really broad-spectrum, but low-volume interference in the audio track that was so subtle that my cheap monitors didn't pick it up. I was able to find & kill about a dozen incredibly narrow bands containing 90%+ of the unwanted sound, but that left the thin slits that cause the slight oddity you hear, if you hear it (last time folks didn't even notice). In addition to switching to a newer/backup mic for every video after this one, I've ordered a new set of monitors to hopefully help better detect future issues before I spend hours polishing off a complete video!

[@georgelinford5576]

Good to know Jang. Hope you and your neighbours are all ok

[@Nio744]

Now THIS IS PODRACING.

[@GameingMasters1]

It's not too bad, I don't notice on my phone, only when using my studio headphones.

[@bricksfordom]

Looks like a pretty cool set. I hope that in the future Lego will make the rest of the speeders!

[@OrdinaryJack1912]

JANGBRiCKS it's barely noticeable.

[@GameingMasters1]

The old version of Luke straight up has better printing than the version from today. That's pathetic. There's no excuse for that with all the advancements made in technology.

[@pokemonprojektczandrockruf2388]

The excuse I LEGO is getting lasy

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

I'm also disappointed that they printed that printed "20th anniversary" on the minifigure's back. It ruined the fig as a normal toy and makes it into a collectable. The stand was fine, why did they need to add that to the mini figure?

[@tylerc.7887]

@@Obi-Wan_Kenobi To make it into a collectable. They wanted to differ it from the classic Lego Star Wars figures and make it somewhat special. (It also prevents people from selling them as the ORIGINAL figures even though they aren't.

[@NirateGoel]

@Obi-wan Kenobi It's to appease the collectors because they'd get cranky and complain on twitter. If you really want you can scrap or scrub or otherwise remove the print from the back cause it is rather obscenely sized

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

GamingMasters1 my only problem is that they keep putting cheek details on him and it makes him look like William DeFoe

[@kurtispowers5776]

I’ll find some in between spots, which is not quite legal, but (Palpatine voice) I’LL MAKE IT LEGAL, I’LL USE THE SAND SIDE OF THE FORCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jacobbrowning3804]

I think that's the first bubble-less lightsaber I've ever seen.

[@davidsosa507]

yeah

[@HunhowsShadowStalker]

I have a few bubble-less red lightsaber blades.

[@kaanmckinley1763]

Bought this set yesterday, thought the same thing

[@icantread1058]

Yeah when i got it i was flippin out its really cool

[@ggj1987]

The old figure looks a lot better, wow

[@micahnike18]

Who else likes the 20th anniversary box art?

[@georgelinford5576]

Me. I think it's beautiful

[@LegoTim82]

Best parts of the already great sets

[@johnnynepa2000]

MEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stirrednotshaken5904]

Everyone: Everyone.

[@specialk3357]

The box art and the new snow-speeder picture on the front brought me back into LEGO! That’s how much I like it 😆

[@jakejohnson4118]

You will find that our blockade is quite legal

[@lonewolf9578]

Jake Johnson I will make it legal

[@Jackman2869]

Correction, "This blockade is perfectly legal."

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

I had no idea they were making these anniversary sets! I love them! As a guy who grew up on the old Lego Star Wars video games these sets make me so incredibly happy! These older designs and mini figures are actually how I imagine some of the series's most iconic characters and vehicles! When I think of the podracer for example, I usually don't think of the movie version, I think of the lego version I played in the game! And I really miss the simplistic design of the old minifigures. Those were some of the first Lego guys I ever saw, bought, and played with. I will defiantly be buying many of these new sets to relive the magic that got me into Star Wars in the first place. I really do hope they make more of these 20th anniversary sets!

[@jurassicmouse038]

Hello there!

[@jaredcarcamo8515]

@@jurassicmouse038 GENERAL KENOBI!!!

[@specialk3357]

These sets got me back into LEGO as an adult being so amazing they stopped me in my tracks!

[@rwknighx]

I would have liked a third regular Phantom Menace minifigure to get the full $30 value. Perhaps a Qui Gon or a Watto. Just having Padme to the side of the vehicle seems a little silly.

[@chuckschwa]

Or a new pit droid like the original set had. Since we have the new short droid legs from nexoknights

[@GalvakzaMusic]

Yes, I was just thinking how easy it would have been for them to throw in an extra figure such as Qui Gon (but now that you say it, Watto would be even cooer) and increase this set's appeal x100.

[@Centaursixtysix]

A Watto would’ve been great since I don’t think you can currently buy a watto. If the maul v qui gin set is still in retail you’re golden

[@andrewmaddox9786]

If you want Qui Gon and young Obi Wan, you can easily get them in that small “Duel on Naboo” set along with Darth Maul. If you wanted Watto, then you’ll have to spend a little more money on the secondary market

[@icantread1058]

I like her legs tho

[@davinh.]

LEGO should watch Jang’s review every time they release a product. Impartial review as always, Jang!

[@thepikachu176]

"I'll make it legal" >:)

[@crbricks1896]

Wow, you got those reviews out fast, when you said you’d finish them up quickly I though a few weeks, but when I saw all of them released within about a day, I was impressed, loving the content, thanks JANG!

[@coraldiamond1922]

C R Bricks I always look forward to new content from Jang but was alas surprised by the upload speed. He seems to be uploading more then I can spare time for in the day. Oh well it is still great. Only thing I hope is that he does not burn himself out thinking he has to keep releasing new videos for us as much as he has done recently.

[@---rb7ug]

i personally like bubbles in the laser sword/lightsaber because in the movie they arent constant the light shifts and blinks when they fight...

[@a2trappy26]

I like it because it makes me feel like the set is new

[@lorcan0c]

It does kinda suck that they just recycled the Anakin from the Naboo Microfighter. He's supposed to have a grey helmet with blue printed detail during the podrace, the brown helmet is the one he found in the cockpit of the starfighter. Minor detail, but still.

[@evo_is_confused]

I love this podracer and am happy that they've made another one! And I accept it's price as actually reasonable!! Yay!

[@chuckschwa]

I hope they make more pods in the future. There's a whole series of Star Wars vehicles that could use more representation

[@TrueKivan]

Pod racing was my favorite part of this movie as a kid, I always wanted to get a Lego set with those racers, sadly they retired those but the time I could afford it

[@WarChiefAJD]

Would’ve been nice if they threw in a Pit Droid as there was one in the original set and it would’ve added some more value. Otherwise I like it and I look forward to getting it myself.

[@amytamblyn8742]

I believe that new Luke's helmet print is offset slightly, you can see the hazard print goes off the rectangle moulded into the front of it.

[@Centaursixtysix]

Such a shame.

[@DoggedlyHandsome]

There are so many bubbles in my LEGO lightsabers from old LEGO Star Wars the clone wars sets that I thought it was intended

[@romanyforge8483]

I had the original set and was by far one of my personal favourites. Definitely going to get this for the nostalgia of youth.

[@BlitzMekanika]

I remember the set from 1999. Oh the nostalgia. This redo is so much better. 👌

[@chuckschwa]

My only wish is that they include a new pit droid build. We haven't had one since 1999!

[@thedarksidewarrior2941]

Now this is podracing!

[@themaypole]

One of my fave sets from when I was a kid. Had the original. Just rebuilt it tonight. Only 3 missing pieces and the pipes. Can't wait to get this and display them side by side. Important set for me.

[@cloudcleaver23]

I'll be picking this one up. Unlike most of these, I need all the (standard) figures, and I liked the podracing scene. Wish they'd make more obscure ones, in fact.

[@Lego2140Man]

This is my favorite sets of the wave

[@Starwarsfearsome]

What made me appreciate pod racing more, was seing the poster in Anakins room in SWTCW

[@geobrix5496]

The padme minifigure looks weird with the medium legs

[@Centaursixtysix]

I feel like it’s just weird because we haven’t seen them in many sets. We’ll get used to it.

[@johnnations5932]

Huh? no way. The new medium moving legs are fantastic, and way overdue. We must get rid of all the old nonmoving, non-posable, non-sitting stumpy "kid legs." they are an utter failure and have always been an insult to the design of Mini-Figures, which are action figures, not dolls. The stump-legs don't even look right with the adult-sized arms. Buh bye and good riddance, nonmoving stupid "kid legs", don't let the door hit your pathetic non-butt.

[@starwarsmaxy1234]

“It’s not entirely legal, (but I’ll make it legal...)” - Jangbricks 2019 *banging on door* FBI OPEN UP!!

[@jackmanning1117]

I just bought this and the Pasaana Speeder Chase at the LEGO store today and got the 20th Anniversary Obi-Wan figure (along with of course getting the 20th Anniversary Luke with this set). I now only need Vader and Leila to complete my 20th Anniversary figure collection. I am pretty excited to build both sets.

[@unknow_oh]

Wow, that looks pretty legit.

[@dvr2474]

🅱️

[@ROTSTarge]

I was on the fence about this set, but seeing how much you enjoyed it given your own biases going into it, I'll defintely think about picking this up once it hits my shelves. Thank you! The details on how enjoyable the b uild was sold it for me.

[@beng6149]

I remember when my dad brought me the original podracer set from a business trip. I loved this thing.

[@Evan-yn3ly]

You should get the new one if you don't have the old one anymore; for nostalgic purposes.

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

You are killing it Jang! I can’t keep up with this flood of content! Pace yourself!

[@chromebot9618]

Nice way to get those transparent clear technic beams

[@SimonSundebt]

Those beige pins used on the handle really should be grey, it would mesh a lot more with the clear Technic bars. I don't know if they still make the grey ones, but I think they'd look better.

[@Crazylegoman3791]

Dang! I never opened my mouth about that change! Thank you for saying it for me!

[@lukes.854]

Finally a star wars set that's not completely overpriced

[@Skullgrin.]

Are those Uruk'hai blades in a new colour?! I'm sold.

[@LurtzOfOrthanc]

They appeared in that color in Ninjago. It's great for Orcs, like a rusty/cheap version of the Isengard design.

[@kitfistosdentalplan1319]

If set on a tan/sandy diorama I think the tan technic pins would blend in even better.

[@georgelinford5576]

Yeah that's what I was thinkin'

[@Ayeeduhnn]

I love this because I still have sebulbas pod built but anakin's somehow ended up disassembled in the big bin.

[@georgemachappy]

In fairness, I think they chose tan for the pins and the struts next to the engine to be a facsimile of the desert sand. More transparent pieces would have been nice though. Dunno about how the mixing and matching of the two different types of plastic between opaque/transparent pieces would have worked out for their kid-friendly friction rules though... Nice model, good review; thanks!

[@Qui-GonJohn]

Planned to get this set but now it’s 25% off at my local stockiest I’ll get a couple. It was £25 now it’s £18. Getting Father and son in the same set is pretty cool

[@Atriox2004]

“It’s not quite legal. BUT I’LL MAKE IT LEGAL.” XD Lmfao

[@BrodatyGeek]

My favourite set from anniversary series😍

[@baronvonpupi]

Hmm, this is making me feel nostalgic for the good ol'' podracer. Lost my original Hasbro one from back in the day. I feel like a lot of these anniversary sets would be much more of a sure thing if they knocked not 5 or 10 bucks from the price!

[@flamingbunnyrabbits]

The Tan pieces also make sense cause of that scene taking place on Tatooine!

[@JMartinni]

I think beyond the quality of the "collectible" figure the set itself is great, especially if you compare the kind of pieces and the size of it at 30 bucks against that red TIE fighter at 70. Just looks like you get more (other than one fewer figure).

[@WaffleDragon]

They should've included a Jar Jar figure to help recreate those hilarious scenes from Episode I! (We miss you, George.)

[@kuchenwesen8138]

I still have the first Lego Podracer.......it is.......very,very different and is a way simpler build overall, which is why i personally love the early Lego Star Wars sets- they still remind me of wholesome old school lego..

[@thelonious2213]

The interesting thing is that they used Jyn Erso's head prints. Both of them. Other than that, it's a good set. Also, the printing on the helmet was significantly off. Misprints on my figures always throw me off.

[@Willrc57]

So glad it’s not 50 bucks! Great review, keep it up!

[@viperson9818]

oooof the quality run down. Lego needs to fix their quality problem soon. I hope tbh. A good handful of figures suffers from their quality control prints

[@sonicfromsouth]

Thanks Jang for pointing out the quality decline in Lego, it's something more than just the parts, it's the whole experience

[@landocalrissian4354]

*NOW THIS IS PODRACING*

[@outsider238]

I'm surprised they don't make clear connector pieces by now.

[@LegoTim82]

This is one of those sets that I’ll get eventually for like 20% off. I do want it though but yet again Lego release so many appealing products and its hard to choose what to get and what not to get

[@michaelswitzer2121]

I want more pod racers get on it Lego Subolba dug bolt and that quadranaro guy lol

[@defenderprime8046]

I do like this set and I think that the podrace in Phantom Menace was actually a great scene, lots of action and suspense, it was very well done! This set reminds me of that exciting race, it's very accurate, I'm not sure why they put Padmé in this set, I think a few more minifigs that were in that scene would have been a little more appropriate, like Schmi Skywalker, Gui-Gon Jinn and maybe C3-PO, but still, a nice set.

[@ScurrilousSpades]

The tan pins are a bit odd, but i guess it makes sense with the race taking place in the desert.

[@coraldiamond1922]

Spades Noir Probably a better colour then anything else that they could have done. Does not look bad and I think that they were thinking of the fact that it really is in a desert environment.

[@chromebot9618]

Middle sized legs are just really strange to look at. It reminds me of when i first saw tall chest and pether nortal

[@jamesrolfe1651]

Definitely want this one. Disappointing on the Luke though. Makes it a lot less desirable as a collectible.

[@greyjay9492]

Now *T H I S* is pod racing

[@georgelinford5576]

Kinda want this - not sure wether to get this or the Scout Walker Edit: Dark orange Urakhai swords! A must-buy!

[@bingusgaming6957]

Just remember the Droid attack on the wookies

[@tomtative]

A review an hour?!? Whaaaaaat?!

[@GalvakzaMusic]

This one I am definitely getting. It's sad that there's a drop in quality, and that it is so evident in this particular set, but I still think it is one of the better 20th anniversary sets. This and the Slave 1 have really caught my eye. And the drop ship is a no brainer; it's cheap and it's a collectable, why not grab it. So that means I'll have the Han, Leia and Luke replicas, which is a nice three to have. It's just a matter of whether I want to take the extra step and get all 5. Thanks for doing reviews on these sets.

[@Funky_Player2]

Now this is.. an okay set.

[@cassiefenoseff8894]

your videos are awesome JANGBRICKS!

[@dorkingbubble]

Great review Jang. Please keep on raising the disappointing paint quality issue. Hopefully Lego is listening.

[@n00bplayer72]

My only gripe with this set is that the pod feels a TINY bit too small. Anakin is sitting way too high out of the cockpit for my liking. Even lowering him one stud might make a difference.

[@trentparr]

I actually like bubbles in the lightsaber 😂

[@Sam_T2000]

I can’t decide... I want all the anniversary sets, but I don’t really care for podracers and weird troop transports. I wish they had made them all Rebel ships... like X-Wing, Y-Wing, A-Wing, B-Wing, and the Snowspeeder. I realize they’ve released some of these ships recently, but they should’ve planned ahead.

[@ataylo3]

"I'll make it legal" ... never gets old 😂

[@nuancedhistory]

They haven't made a podracer in like a decade, this is fantastic to have.

[@JamieB67]

This is currently on sale in tesco (uk fam) for £12.50

[@roycepentaghast]

I wonder if Lego's recent printing issues has anything to do with them trying to be more environmentally friendly? I'm not an expert when it comes to ABS plastic or printing but I imagine those prints would use a lot of ink/paint to make something so crisp and clear, and these printing woes have been a lot more noticeable in recent months since their more sustainable efforts. If it is the case, is it worth sacrificing the figure and print quality to save using so much ink?

[@ricardomartinez8430]

Now this is pod racing

[@GJBricks]

This set was doing well until you showed the loss of print quality! That's so sad. It's a good set otherwise and they've done the best Pod Racer to date. Do you think they'll bring back any of the other ones?

[@thelncbros.85]

I didn’t get the original so I definitely want to get this set!

[@paydor7166]

What do you think about the stripey thingie on the front of the helmet? It looks different. "Exact replica"ish. Is this just a production error on your copy or a general difference? In the end... it won't matter when you don't get too close :)

[@chantelbuilds4449]

7:42 agreed the quality is not as good I am having a problem with my newer(3 years and under) lego minifigure and parts which were displayed are cracking but my older(5 -10years older) lego that have been well played with are totally fine

[@chantelbuilds4449]

I did go to lego and try to replace the picees but thay said that if it breaks after you bought it thay won't replace it .which makes sense but barely used it I just built it then displayed nothing more

[@slickbrickz7200]

The Padme face is the same as the Jynn Erso face. I had to pull my minifigures out and check with the screen to be sure. It seems that LEGO is cutting corners in certian areas like this. I like the clear technic frame a lot more than the original set frame which was all tan brick pieces. The poor printing quality is shocking when you do the side by side part, really eye opening.

[@evolvedturtleproductions7600]

1:32-1:38 *_a powerful Sith you will become_*

[@williamzhan6772]

Not a bad set except for the Jyn Erso face for Padme

[@16YOPC]

The old ink was probably killing babies.

[@Jackman2869]

Hey Jang, as a viewer could you pretty please do the old 2011 anakin and sabolbas podracer and do a review and comparison? That would be awsome thanks!

[@GameingMasters1]

This looks very well done, doesn't appeal to me though

[@kurtispowers5776]

Now I really want a new sabulbas pod racer

[@ShotgunDolphin]

I think that “worse in quality” claim is an awfully huge hyperbole. Sure the print has lost quality, but to use that as the end all factor determining that LEGO has lost quality overall throws away all of leaps and bounds they have made in every other aspect.

[@JANGBRiCKS]

Hyperbole is leaving out half of a statement to attempt to alter its substance and complain about it. Kindly edit in the remainder of the sentence you're misquoting.

[@ShotgunDolphin]

JANGBRiCKS Fair point. My apologies.

[@Centaursixtysix]

When you showed the Luke figures I thought the one on the right was the new one because of how bad the printing one on the left. I should have known.

[@just--facts]

the medium legs are more stuby then i thought but there great!

[@jorgegomezespinosa8192]

Does someone else have problems with how fragile LEGO minifigs are getting?

[@LegoTim82]

J. Holtzmann Brickowski just Lego bricks in general for me. I think it’s because they are primarily using their factory in China now where the quality control is no where near as good

[@AbsolutelyLego]

This set is pretty decent. I just with Anieken had hair. Also to me Padme's face just looks a little off.

[@XanderS2X]

I'll buy this set but I'll also strongly modify it. The pod is really very ugly: too dark, too small, not aerodynamic. The engines have some very good ideas (more colors, better angle for the front blades, the use of trans-pink Sith lightnings for the energy join) but are very badly proportioned (diameter of intakes and outputs and maybe the cones are a little bit undersized). Padme with short articuled legs: perfect 👌

[@colly407]

Wait so they actually DID make medium sized legs?!

[@Me-cm5ql]

good remake

[@frostfrosticzof9982]

Nice as always.

[@asphaltmemories4597]

I HATE how small they made the rear engines

[@ActualityOfThought]

Should I pick up this one up?

[@DeepSeaToothVideos]

What I find super dissapointing about this set is the fact that there are stickers. On the original Podracer set, all the details were printed on the pieces, so a definite downgrade in that regard. Also kinda bummed this doesnt come with a Pit droid like the original did. set still overall looks great

[@Koskinen2000]

Idk about those medium legs. Makes the figures look strange to me