LEGO (Still) Has a DROID PROBLEM...

[@firebirdbricks]

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[@gag-dodgers]

Hi 👋

[@KirikaKiki]

I want one so much I just want one hundred arms

[@BennyProductions]

Apart from maybe a backpack piece, I think they're perfect. Don't forget it's lego, it's never gonna be REALISTIC. It's a perfect mix between detail and simplicity.

[@firebirdbricks]

I think moveable legs is the main thing for me. I don’t necessarily want more detail. Just the ability to pose a walking droid. But again, to each their own! Love your videos btw. Amazing stuff. Just found your Lego channel a week ago and was blown away by your production quality and motion graphics.

[@bananabread2137]

I feel like the rotating wrist is a bit too much since it would probably wear down quickly after playing with it (which is an issue with battle droids already) but other than that its great

[@firebirdbricks]

I could agree with this! I’m fine with static arms if they are swappable. I definitely would prefer the straight droid arm to have a slight bend to it though.

[@MKMBrick]

LEGO 100% needs to make more droid vehicles. 2007 MTT is my favorite set of all time. I’d love to see another in that similar size.

[@firebirdbricks]

I want another in that scale as well. Too expensive to get the old one.

[@lkb_runner4893]

Yeah honestly Lego has been hating making droid/separtist vehicles.

[@zachbeckman5835]

@@lkb_runner4893 in recent years they seemed like they hated all battle droids with so few sets getting droids

[@SgtLEPick]

They could do a larger scale set similar to the dioramas that has 2 MTTs with like 80 droids and some Gungans

[@Spooglecraft]

yeah, separatists just keep getting shafted by lego. few sets and there still haven't been any real separatist UCS sets, closest things being an old Darth Maul bust and a General Grievous figure. some vehicles have 2 UCS sets, but we still haven't seen an UCS AAT. not to mention there's far less variety and frequency in separatist models compared to the other main star wars lines

[@FabuBrik]

I don't think they're perfect, but I prefer consistency over everything else. Especially since we've all inadvertently amassed a B1 army with the current design. Customs are of course there for MOC builders to enjoy. It would be cool for LEGO to start including a backpack accessory though.

[@firebirdbricks]

I totally appreciate consistency. I’m sure we all have plenty of the original B1 at this point without even trying though 😂

[@meghathukral333]

I on;y have 3 b1s😊

[@FabuBrik]

@@meghathukral333 you’re well on your way

[@HegeRoberto]

consistency and tradition shouldn't be an excuse for low-quality and laziness. b1's deserve an updated design, and these CAC customs aren't at all ruining consistency, from far away you can barely tell the difference.

[@FabuBrik]

@@HegeRoberto I respect the opinion and disagree. They are quite obviously different when looking at them side by side. Which they should be otherwise there would be no need for change! I'm just saying I'd trade these improvements for a consistent B1 army.

[@cpafol]

LEGO, give us new droids! These droids are old enough to have a mortgage 😪

[@mxritz_01]

The B1 Droids are literally perfect. New ones wouldnt be as sturdy and would look completely different in an army. Dont fix smth that aint broken

[@TheRealSealStudios]

@mxritz_01 I agree, they look pretty good and the pieces have to be able to be utilised in other sets, eg, the droid body can ne used for other driods and not just battle drids, and the arms can also be used in detailing in larger sets. No need to improve perfection ❤️

[@zachbeckman5835]

@@mxritz_01disagree I would really like to see Lego give us possible legs at a minimum. It would open the door for more engaging Separatist Mocs since they would have vastly improved pose ability

[@TheRealSealStudios]

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[@apparentlyjeremy]

@@mxritz_01 nah the arms with the clip for holding guns should be bent

[@zachbeckman5835]

Moveable legs would be really nice for droids especially when you look at making Mocs droids with more movement means you could pose them differently and have them actually running

[@firebirdbricks]

Posability adds so much interest to a scene!

[@cutestcreeper569]

That would just be another b2 situation. The legs will just break after like 5 seconds of use.

[@zachbeckman5835]

@@cutestcreeper569 I never had any issues with Super Battle droids breaking on me. And they just made a brand new mold for them as well which should fix that issue

[@cutestcreeper569]

@@zachbeckman5835 I never had anything break either. I just think the idea of "fixing" an already near-perfect thing is extremely unnecessary.

[@zachbeckman5835]

@@cutestcreeper569 I think it’s not near perfect tho they are just passable but they could do more with them I mean they could to us to update clone molds why not droid molds

[@brickmasterharri]

Give the droids printed waste capes and they'll be perfect!

[@firebirdbricks]

🚮

[@gechoman44iwantahippo]

So many of my droid joints have broken over the years. The one thing I want Lego to fhange on a new Battle Droid is find a way to make them sturdier.

[@firebirdbricks]

Some of the old ones especially are weak. Those clips can struggle over time.

[@crazisaturn2274]

Same honestly

[@RossSundelin]

Something that most Lego fans could do to vastly improve their B1s is to put a simple 1x2 plate in the respective colour placed as high up on the droid’s back as possible. It really is a minor fix, but does wonders for the general look for our sweet little goofballs.

[@firebirdbricks]

That definitely helps!

[@劉致雍-o1x]

I add that to every single B1 I have, and I even took one step forward to add a black antenna to all of them! (as how they appeared in the og lego star wars games)

[@bighatastrea]

Ahaha, I was going to write that too. I love how they gave the old ones in Ep 1 sets iirc backpacks. They look a little bit more like in the movies, maybe they can even make a new piece but that's how they looked like in the lego video games all the time too. Much better appearance

[@TrueSquadronOfficial]

Those CAC Droids are Goated! LEGO definitely needs for Separatist sets on shelves!

[@daaveragedogg8045]

Fr cause I like clone to build an army but need also droids for their army to.

[@danykwood]

Hello, can you decipher what “goat” figures mean? I'm not a native speaker and I don't understand.

[@nanorex_designs]

I'm glad you like the custom droids! A lot of thought was put into their design to try to find a balance between simplicity and accuracy/features, and like you said they can be mix and matched if some of the more complex elements are too much for your preference. Can't wait to provide some new options for the community like Super Tactical and Aqua droids!

[@firebirdbricks]

Killed it!! Looking forward to your future releases.

[@Captain_Cheeeseballs]

I need to ask: are those commando droids seen at 1:49 inspired by their appearance in Lego Star Wars III?

[@nanorex_designs]

@@Captain_Cheeeseballs Not really. Those ones are just sort of rescaled versions of the official droids, whereas mine has a new torso that's more accurate and the details are based off of the season 7 / bad batch model

[@Captain_Cheeeseballs]

@@nanorex_designs cool! Just wanted to know, they just looked similar to how commando droids looked in game, that's all

[@TheEpsilon-9.Agent-621]

Man where Can i get these droids they look fire

[@brycevo]

I feel like they should just give us a skeleton like torso and movable legs, the head and arms are fine as is

[@Gabesaccke]

I don’t care if they have joints but I think they should have singular legs

[@cooperchiacchia]

I hope the updated B2s indicate they might update the other droid molds or bring back droids we haven’t seen in a decade.

[@firebirdbricks]

That would be ideal!!

[@isaiasaguirre342]

As an OG Battle droid fan, yes, they need and update. Not in detail, the simple lego style is good, but it needs Minifigure Possability, at least better arms (A bend one with a vertical hand) and possable legs That's why i love the lego b1 droids from the games and series, cause they can move arms and legs, the minifigures really need a bit of improvement (No, don't say they're perfect, don't let the nostalgia win, nostalgia can be wrong sometimes)

[@GreenNinj4]

My only complaint is the head. Without the diagonal lines in the eyes they look way too cute. Add a new angled arm and it would be perfect.

[@NoImNotJonsAltWhatDoYouMean]

Never thought I'd see the day I could buy a CAC figure for less than 5 bucks... You sold me at Sand Red man, I gotta buy a dozen.

[@firebirdbricks]

Sand red is definitely the best value when compared to the official version. I’m glad CAC didn’t price these super high.

[@POLIWAGo]

Ood is honestly one of the best aliens in doctor who

[@crim-jim6814]

A Munificent or Providence (Invisble Hand) with interiors would be amazing, would've been my childhood dream!

[@robonut0357]

Great video as always! I guess I just assumed the reason the battle droid hasn’t been updated was because making the legs separate would be too fragile for play, but I guess it wouldn’t be that different from the arm design so that argument doesn’t really hold up. I think a separatist super tank set would be such a cool set personally

[@Fishysalmon02]

I just wish those legs were compatible with the official lego body. The arms are awesome tho. I don't really see the point of the head, since it down have any additional poseability. I wish it could turn like a minifig head

[@transformersfan8923]

As far as Separatist sets are concerned, I'd love to see Lego make the tan Homing Spider Droid from the 2D Clone Wars series, with a brown and green DSD1 Dwarf Spider included of course. Also, a Defoliator Tank would be awesome as well.

[@firebirdbricks]

Those would be super fun!

[@doodledangernoodle2517]

The Battle Droids really are due for an upgrade. I’d love to maybe even see a battle pack that features some new brick-built battle droids like the LR-57 Combat Droid or a Crab Droid.

[@otminealnamer1385]

Lego tends to emphasize consistency/compatibility. For example, the B1 droids share torsos and arms with the Life on Mars theme aliens, and the legs are similar in function. Lego only creates specialized pieces when absolutely necessary, because one of their principles is everything must be as compatible as possible in the system. This often means aesthetics and functionality are sacrificed. I remember putting together a Cobi set recently and finding pieces in there that had me thinking "Lego would never do this", but they worked very well for that set and its desired functionality - the set would not be possible with just lego pieces, or if it were, it'd look and function worse.

[@Mr_Egg04]

As good as these upgrades are, think about how many battle droids you own. 25 years of a changeless design, just for Lego to upgrade them. Think of this like the stormtroopers.

[@Arockettt]

74 droids personally 20 rocket arm supers there too so I spent too much money

[@Mr_Egg04]

@@Arockettt I’m not the original comment, please go find it.

[@thatonerandomdude669]

I have some possible CIS set ideas: 1: Vulture droid vrs U-wing would be like a wing vrs tie interceptor and would include 1 clone pilot to pilot the u wing 2: CIS Shuttle perfect way to reintroduce the tactical droid (heck maybe even the super tactical droid) and 2 or 3 commando droids 3: Gunship would include 4 b1 battle droids and 2 super battle droids maybe with 1 or 2 clones to fight 4: squid droid underwater thing that attacks kamino (lol idk the name) this would include & bring back asajj ventress and would introduce the aqua droid maybe about 3 5: MTT (blue & grey variation) nothing special here just a mechanism to open and let the droids out on the mtt and a cockpit for 2 pilot droids to pilot the mtt and would bump up from 16 to 25ish battle droids (this would help so much for droid army building and you would legit only have to buy 2 or 3 to get a good sized army of b1s) and a commander droid 6: just a set that includes some magnaguards since they are like 70 dollars a fig (micro fighter?) and yeah thats all

[@ProfessionalText]

Really all they gotta do is give it two separate legs instead of one combined leg and it would be better

[@kentslocum]

LEGO Friends minidolls have the same problem. I like their design, but their poseability is extremely limited.

[@shadowsnake5133]

I feel like the b1 you showed deviates too far into an action figure mold than lego. It doesn't look like it belongs next to anything but itself, and that's why that'll never happen. That said, why don't we have backpacks and more accessories for droids? Especially episode 1 battle droids, it's weird they don't have a backpack, be it brick buillt or a new piece entirely. And that goes for most of these parts you suggested, like you can't have parts that only work in 1 theme. The legs, maybe, the arm definitely could work, minus the wrist articulation, just having a version that's bent and has the rotated connection, but the torso really can't be changed, and it's probably the most used part outside the star wars theme.

[@Vynsomnia]

I so desperately want them to make a super tactical droid

[@TheSystem092]

I think the thing is: where do you draw the line between action figure and Lego? because the current state of battle droids serve the purpose for Army building cannon fodder etc posing/movement might be a concern for some but overall it’s not as big an issue unless all mini figures were as stiff as the current battle droids. I’ve seen superposable mini figures and a they are so far away from what is Lego that it feels alien and you might as well just have action figures at this point but the standard battle droids perhaps movable legs and a correctly bent arm would be better but I don’t see the need for new backpacks and a new moulded heads or bodies, just my personal opinion

[@Strigon_Kid]

I'm really curious as to where CAC could go with printing on the battle droids. You've got the obvious markings like commander yellow, security red, pilot blue, and tanker green but there are cooler ones they could do as well. The dark orange suits both the rocket droid and the BF2 heavy class schemes while grey would be great for either a Republic Commando B1 or a Bedlam Raider skin.

[@GovRiffRaff]

Their legs aren’t moving they must need maintenance!

[@troncoo]

agreed, we need more droid sets. i especially want a snail droid tank. and maybe a droid gunship update too.

[@firebirdbricks]

Definitely!

[@shaunw9092]

Thanks for making us aware of these! I haven't been on the CAC website in awhile.

[@firebirdbricks]

Any time!

[@SparePartsBricks]

Those are so cool, and cheaper than I expected!

[@劉致雍-o1x]

definitely needs way much more droid/separatist sets!

[@fighter1375]

The way I see it, with the old droid arms either the Clankas hold their blastas like gangstas, or they hold their blasters like pistols. Oh and their legs make them look like standing firing dummies

[@justanotherafol9723]

I just got two. I usually don’t really care for Lego battle droids, but i really do appreciate them and think they’re pretty sweet.

[@TheColosiss]

I have the old ones. Mine are from around 2007. They are SUPER brittle now. I have broken multiple from just trying to get them to latch on. The arms can be slid on, but the legs must clamp. I have glued them and have given them to my son. Only 2 remain that I have since put in glass containers. These bits are a godsend for those of us that want to play with our kids. My son loves my old sets. I bought them to play with as a kid. You would all be very mad if I told you what my son now uses for free-play... Let's just say that multiple 7257 sets are amongst the least of it...

[@scottdavis_34]

I love that backpack on the battle droids. Just what these have been missing all this time!

[@firebirdbricks]

It’s such a clean design! I’m definitely a fan as well.

[@brickmasterharri]

Hey Scott!

[@scottdavis_34]

@@brickmasterharri yooo what’s up Harri!

[@aidenayers2486]

All I want is for Lego to build custom pieces like a backpack movable legs and arms or basically what you covered in this video

[@nathanwharton2420]

An MTT is a must, but I'd love just about anything to expand my Separatist forces.

[@Krueger_ai]

Where can I find the custom B1 battle droids?

[@NefariousElasticity]

I remember getting a ton of B1 battle droids in Lego sets as a kid and always being disappointed that they could only hold their blasters gangster style.

[@luisolivares6897]

I like the addition of a back pack but I like the idea of being able to sue their bodies for other builds as we have seen over the years. There is a certain nostalgia to them and it’s ez to build an army too

[@The_BatmanDarkKnight498]

The reason he hasn't gotten an update is because he needs none. He is without flaw. He is perfection. He is him.

[@jettdavis9149]

I think they need to make something like the C-9979 landing craft for the CIS, but in midi scale. I've seen a couple mocs for this vehicle but because of its actual scale in the Phantom Menace/Clone Wars tv show, they likely wouldn't make it UCS. But still, i'd love to see the C-9979 from lego.

[@firebirdbricks]

That would be legitimately awesome.

[@nihluxler1890]

Kinda hard to replicate it in anything but mini scale, with how that thing is balanced sadly…

[@HelloThereRex]

3-4 dollars for the CAC B1 is INSANE

[@firebirdbricks]

Such a good value. I’m glad they priced reasonably.

[@ASOC4]

the old B-1 mold was the main reason I only went for collecting Rebels vs. Empire (+ some post Empire stuff) when I got out of my dark age, I just didn't want to collect them as they don't look so good... bad availability of most prequel Jedi being the other reason... however I'm so grateful for that now because I stuck to that and I can save a lot of money with every new SW wave :)

[@firebirdbricks]

That’s a good way to save a few bucks haha

[@milktenders6219]

These models are older than I am, they seriously need an update. It’s crazy that everything else has gotten handfuls of redos while these have just sat idle. Same with the B2, give us some elbows so we can have them standing at attention

[@nova7747]

What shelves do you use in yiur background?

[@CommanderJonses-vw2rv]

Just so you know we don’t have a droid command post in Lego

[@sukeban_ex]

I noticed some of the newer droid legs are made with a new plastic that doesn't get loose over time. It's different from the main body too. Would love to see some new sets!

[@firebirdbricks]

Yeah, the coloration is ever so slightly different as well. Only noticeable under bright lights.

[@kyleyuen245]

Compared to other videos with full bending joints for joints, i like how cac did the new arms and split legs

[@shigaraja]

what i want... A TRULY FUNCTIONAL DROIDEKA. one that can actually do the ball thing

[@Francesco-gf1sv]

The torso and backpack is what really gets me because of accuracy

[@Sir_Bone-Head]

I’d love to buy a batch of those articulated droids. Also, I really can’t wait for that commando Droids, those guys are my favorites.

[@noahmolchain]

So true Lego needs to update a lot of droids. We’re finally getting the B2 back tactical droids commando droids still need to make a return thankfully Nanorex is giving us these.

[@firebirdbricks]

Hopefully we will see more soon!

[@Ricky-Rat123]

my only problem with the droid is that with the knee joints it doesn't look like lego

[@mrpumpkinpumpkins3926]

i remember playing with my star wars lego sets when i was a child it always bugged me how the B1 had a solid set of legs that you couldnt move at all XD

[@gmanplaysgames256]

I adore the classic B1 battle droid, a simple improvement is to slap a 1x2 flat brick with an antenna on their back. The Super Battle Droids because for some reason the clip for the leg and arm piece is super brittle and half of mine have snapped, hopefully this new mold is sturdier

[@Benjamin_Gilbert-Lif]

Wow those look amazing, something about the chest bothers me, its the little handle looking thing in the middle but other than that its a 10/10 lego NEEDS to make this

[@SHYTIMEismyTIME]

My droids live in one place… my kids play bins! NanoRex for the W!

[@firebirdbricks]

Hahaha makes sense 😂

[@Tirana-qg1ft]

These look fantastic, I hope they add different torso colors, blue, red, green, yellow, etc.

[@Chokun-Gaming]

I would love to see a full sized vulture droid again

[@Mecoolwastaken]

I love clones...I love stormtroopers...but where are my clankers at!

[@firebirdbricks]

Gotta give them some love

[@Mecoolwastaken]

@@firebirdbricks onbro

[@DavyJones2259]

If lego ever updates the B1’s I want to see some skeletons upgraded too. I think that minifigures of this base type should have some parts that move!

[@thecosmonaut4221]

Do you mind if I use this footage in a future video of mine?

[@firebirdbricks]

Don’t mind, as long as you credit. Thanks for asking!

[@thecosmonaut4221]

@@firebirdbricks alright thanks man

[@LauraZhou-is8tt]

were did you buy that?!

[@dashiellgillingham4579]

I want some of those custom droids but in colors appropriate for the old Mars Mission theme.

[@EliteWarrior1026]

More Droid Battle Ships! We've gotten Vulture Droids and Tri-Fighters, but the only Separatist battle ship we've gotten was the Malevolence way back in 2012! Give us some Banking Clan Munificent ships or a Lukrehulk command ship!

[@nicholassmith8779]

I think it’s due to the fact that it costs so much and takes so long to make a new piece and the proper molding. The amount of time which the pieces will last with consistent use and it also the material will handle aging. There is also very minimal acceptable variation on any LEGO piece, it is only allowed to have 1/10th a human hair of variation on any one piece. If it is over then it will be rejected by the machines and sent to be broken down into plastic pellets to be remolded. There is a great deal that goes into just making a single new LEGO piece.

[@Olxux160]

i agree we need more droid sets because we have too much clone sets.

[@ValkynazKivan]

Question, can you like the Clone Army Custom droids and droids pieces if they are being sold to the public?

[@Bumbulers_Bricks]

I really hope Lego makes some droid vehicles soon, especially an MTT, also thise CAC droids look amazing, I'm gonna need to check those out!

[@LR_Bushido]

Personally i love the official chest piece of the b1 battle droid, but id love all the droids to get upgraded arms, legs and attachments.

[@Big_RandyTM]

I think they should improve the feet of the droid so they aren’t so flimsy, and they should bend the droid’s straight arm some more, but other than that, I think they’re perfect.

[@mfknbumblebee]

Ohh I would sell my soul for these to be official! Moving legs is something I’ve wanted since the beginning. Imagine if that team made a custom grievous 😲

[@jwewa]

i hope cac will do pilot, security or commander and other prints for the b1 droids

[@blackbirdmotionstudios7423]

These droids are a dream for us Brickfilmers

[@firebirdbricks]

100%

[@exfedity]

ive been waiting years for these im so happy to see these look so good

[@firebirdbricks]

I’m definitely impressed with them!

[@followupcloniboies4490]

Man, I can't get even of those commando droids you shown...I really hope CAC goes through with the idea.

[@MrScaryPasta]

One of my lego B1 droids broke. It was the light peach version. I also lost two of my orange battle droids that broke too. My Magnaguard broke too. 🥺

[@thebrickpilot]

we need a droid gunship that can actually carry droids like in the Clone Wars

[@firebirdbricks]

That would be sick!

[@ToxicAtom]

The thing is with the B1s is that lego has fairly strict durability standards, and I don't know if these new B1s would meet those. I'm glad they exist for the people who want them, but I doubt they'd make the cut for general consumers.

[@RichardGQue]

I always thought it was weird that the skeletons have 2 separate legs, but the B1 doesn't. It was clearly a solved problem when the first B1 came out. That said, I'm not a huge fan of adding too much detail that makes these parts specific to the B1, as the torso and arms are frequently used in other non-B1 builds. I could see the separate legs actually making the legs more useful, like being able to build a free-standing podium-style control panel that sticks to a single stud on the base.

[@Purpura_Committatus_18_08]

I would love Droids like that. I always actually preffered CIS.

[@Imperialofficer07]

I want at least one droid set with a commander droid (the one with the yellow markings) I haven’t seen that one in a while

[@TBKOTOROB]

Those custom Droids look slick

[@5days5hearts25]

The first frame of this video is beautiful

[@tomcarter9178]

The movable legs and arms are great for displays, but they're not great for durability. Since Legos primary purpose is play, I think it makes sense to use the sturdier design.

[@MariaRosa-d4r]

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[@spencercarroll-e5n]

0:01 nice black series 332nd helmet bro

[@colekam6443]

can i still make the buff one where you take them apart and just make one big one

[@kingemerald4622]

I can understand why they did it. It would be impossible to mould separate articulated pieces, not to mention the potential choking hazards, small parts, etc

[@Flamingobread]

I’ve been waiting for an invisible hand for years!

[@msrebel2023]

Would like to see a new/improved version of the k-2SO

[@firebirdbricks]

I really like the old one but I’m not opposed to an updated version!

[@bricktracytv]

These are great alternatives. I am partial to LEGO, but the competition is getting better all the time! Exhibit A.