Lego Review: 75054 AT-AT

After posting my review for the Mos Eisley Cantina last week, I'm officially into the big leagues with the 75054 AT-AT.

The set clocks in at 1137 pieces with five minifigures. The AT-AT itself is pretty big, measuring in over 12" (33cm) tall, 12" long (32cm), and 4" (11cm ) wide. I normally don't focus on the actually measurements, but felt it was warranted this go around due to it's size. The minifigures included in this set are two Snowtroopers, a Snowtrooper Commander, the AT-AT Driver, and General Veers. As a heads up, there are no "good guys" in this set, but it is very much a companion piece to the 75049 Snowspeeder, so you might want to pick that up so your Snowtroopers have someone to beat them. And if you're interested, check out my Snowspeeder review to see if it's worth the extra cost.

The Minifigures

In terms of color, the minis in this set aren't that dynamic, being mostly different shades of white and gray. So I'll start with the AT-AT Driver since he has the most going on visually.

I love the driver's helmet. It's the helmet seen with the Tie-Fighter but molded in gray with black, red, and shiny silver highlights and decals. The torso also has some shiny printing, which looks pretty cool under the right lighting. I'm a bit disappointed the back of the torso doesn't use shiny printing, but I suppose it's the result of the mini spending most it's time hidden away in the cockpit. That being said, there is a lot of fine detail on the torso and legs, printed in light gray to add wrinkles and creases to the driver's suit. The face used is menacing, and reused throughout this set for all minis with helmets. This minifigure also comes with a blaster pistol.

The two Snowtroopers are the same figure found in the Snowspeeder set, so there isn't that much to say. Both figures also have shiny silver print on their front torso. The backpack is a separate piece, adding depth to the mini but makes it easier to knock the figure over. They are solid figures, and my only complaint is the way the clothgoods skirt stick out once folded. Along with the helmet and backpacks, both minifigures come with a blaster rifle.

Upon first glance, it's easy to think the Snowtrooper Commander is the same as the Snowtroopers, but there are a good amount of difference, particularly in the detail. There is no gray on this figure. Where the snowtrooper uses gray hands and hips, the commander is all white. The printing on the front torso is different on the commander, showing his higher rank over the left part of his chest. There is no shiny silver details on the commander's front, but there is on the back. And overall, there is more wrinkle and crease detail on the both sides of the commander. He does not come with a backpack, but he does come with a helmet and blaster rifle.

Finally we have General Veers, the only named character in this set. In line with movie outfits, the color of this mini is a very dark, mute gray. The details are well done, of course, but the front is more plain than the back, which features clothing wrinkles and some shiny silver printing. The face used is different than the other figures in this set, with lots of lines that make Veers look a combination of worried, tired, and inquisitive. It's a good look for someone that isn't supposed to make it out of the Battle of Hoth alive. He also has a headset printed on his head, and comes with a pair of binoculars as his accessory.

The AT-AT

So let's get this out of the way, if you are looking for color, you've come to the wrong place. And if you're looking for a build that isn't incredibly tedious, you've definitely come to the wrong place. The build is time consuming, and somewhat boring, BUT the end result is worth it. What you get with this set is a great build that really shows off the scale of the Imperial AT-AT Walker.

The AT-AT is also pretty detailed, making up for the fact that this set is nothing more than gray on gray on gray. Just look at how imposing the head looks. It's fantastic. My only complaint with head is the lack of up and down motion. The side to side motion is great, on the other hand, and if you open the panels that cover up the walker's innards, you can get an even wide range of motion. The two spring-loaded shooters are located on the underside of the head. It's not the ideal location, but it's movie accurate.

The cockpit works well, but it isn't very spacious. Once you seat the driver, it get's pretty cramped in there, leaving little room for Veers to stand in. Of course both figures do fit, you just can't do much with them in terms of poseability. It isn't that big a problem, but it is something that sticks out.

The sides of the walker opens up to allow access inside the build. You could probably fit about seven minifigures standing upright inside the AT-AT. It's not an ideal situation, but it can work if you want to use the build as troop transport (or just to house your minis, whatever).

The AT-AT also has a trap door on the underside of the body, activated by the plunger pictured on the right. It's a good addition to the set, and something I really wasn't expecting. 

Once you get inside the set, you can see there are a lot of technic pins and pieces holding this thing together. It's well done, but sadly helps add to the tediousness of the build. 

The legs are also constructed of technic pieces, allowing them a good range of motion. Due to the size of the walker, and the fact that it's very top heavy, I was concerned about this build's stability. Thankfully, there's nothing to be worried about. There are a few poses that can't be maintained, but you really don't have to worry about it tipping over. I gave it a few pokes, and it seems like the AT-AT will stay upright unless you're really trying to knock it over.

The Verdict

Apart from the tediousness of the actual construction of this set, I'm really happy with it. It's big, imposing, and looks the part of the AT-AT. The minifigures aren't anything special, but considering the source material was designed to have the Imperials look similar, I can't fault Lego for that.

So do what I did: get this set, start watching the original Star Wars Trilogy, and build this set. At the very least, get some background noise going when building this thing. That aside, the 75054 AT-AT is worth the $109.99 price tag.

Lego Review: 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina

The 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina is the third release (at least according to price) of Lego's Classic Star Wars Collection, fitting in nicely between the Snowspeeder and B-Wing, and the AT-AT and Imperial Star Destroyer.

Buying this set will set you back $69.99 and get you 616 pieces, including eight minifigures with assorted accessories. As far as I can tell, the three Bith musicians are the only minis in this set that haven't been seen before, with updated versions of Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Greedo, and a Sandtrooper rounding out the ranks.

Interestingly enough, this set seems to be a remake of the 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina released back in 2004. I didn't have this set, but I do have access to Google, hence me learning this little tidbit. Both sets contained a version of the Cantina, the Landspeeder, and the Dewback, so it's neat to be able to see how the set has been improved over the previous release.

I was on the fence about this set at first. I'm not a huge fan of playsets because I don't do much playing with these builds. And I already had the previous version of the Landspeeder, which I have pictures of below. I also have more versions of Luke and Han than I can shake a stick at. But in the end, the set won me over. Read on to find out why.

The Minifigures

As I said before, I have plenty of Luke's, Han's, and even a few Obi-Wan's. I also have at least 20 Stormtroopers, so that certainly wasn't the driving factor behind me purchasing this set. That being said, I did want the other minifigures, especially Greedo, so I'll start things off there.

So here we have Greedo, scourge of the underworld, and bane of Han Solo's existence. Naw, just kidding. Greedo can really only be summed up in two words: super chump. And I don't care what Lucas says, Han shot first.

Now that that's out of the way, lets talk about this minifigure. This isn't the first time we've seen Greedo, as he was part of the Cantina set I mentioned above, but this is the first time he's been released in almost a decade, so I'd consider him a new figure. Greedo is a solid design, despite not completely matching the movie counter part. The blue is a little bright for my tastes, and I'm disappointed he doesn't have the yellow stripes running down his arms and legs. But it does work as a facsimile, because it'll be hard to look at this figure and not know it's supposed to be Greedo. The head is well sculpted, I like the belt printed on his legs, and I think the vest looks great. Greedo also comes with a standard blaster pistol.

Next up is the Cantina Band. You get three identical minifigures, and while it wouldn't hurt if Lego had decided to make slight differentiations around the torso, ala the Ghostbusters,  I can't fault them because the characters are supposed to look identical to one another. I like the way they turned out, and the sculpt of the head is fantastic. Two of the three come with accessories: a wind instrument and what I think is a microphone. The third band member is supposed to be the drummer, and his drum kit is part of the Cantina build.

This is definitely the most detailed version of Luke Skywalker in his Tatooine outfit that we've seen to date, although whether this is a good or bad thing might depend on your personal preference. I like the outfit. It has a lot of detail, and I like the printing on the back. What I don't much care for are the use of excessive lines on Luke's face. It's supposed to look more detailed, but really just makes the figure look older. Not that I'm not a fan of detail, I just think it takes away from Luke's youthful appearance if he looks world-weary before he even goes off-world. Luke also comes with his blue lightsaber and a pair of binoculars. And if you were keeping track, this is the same figure that came with the UCS Sandcrawler.

Since we're on the topic of too much facial detail, Obi-Wan Kenobi looks rough. The extra lines on his face makes him look more haggard than he needs to be, as if I couldn't tell he was supposed to be an old man by looking at his gray hair and beard. The two-tone beard is a great touch, but I wish Lego would update his hairpiece. Or this hairpiece in general. Obi and Han have had the same hair since 1999, and I think it's time for a new do.

As far as Obi-Wan's body goes, I think it looks fantastic. I was shocked it didn't come with a cape, but integrating his Jedi robes into the printing really works well. The printing on the back is very detailed, and the front looks even better. It's funny that this is both the best and worst Obi-Wan has looked. He also comes with the blue lightsaber pictured. And of the three main minifigures, Obi-Wan is the only that doesn't come with a double-sided head.

If we have a Cantina set featuring Greedo, then of course Han Solo isn't far behind. And he looks pretty damn good. As far as I can tell, this is the same minifigure that came with the 75030 Microfighters Millennium Falcon (which is worth the $10, btw). The detail on the body is well done, I like the belt on his legs, and unlike Luke, I think the extra detail on his face makes Han look the part of the smuggler we all know and love. There isn't much else to say, other than he also come with a blaster pistol.

As great as the other minifigures in this set are, the Sandtrooper stands out as being the best. It's great to see the evolution of the Stormtrooper, and I have a lot of them, so I may one day do a piece on the change in their looks. The detail on this figure is amazing and really matches what we see in the movies. I suppose I could do without the tan highlights that represent sand, but overall the look works well. The scowl on his face also looks rather menacing, a feature that could've been left out since most people would use the sandtrooper without his helmet. The minifigure also comes with a long rifle and staff (both of which are pictured with the Dewback) and his backpack.

Finally, we have the Dewback. It's a good-sized figure that only moves at the mouth. The back consists of studs which can either be covered by four rounded plates or the Dewback's saddle. The saddle is pretty neat, designed to look as if it's draping over the animal's back. There are also two holster on the saddle to hold the rifle and the staff when not in use by the Sandtrooper. 

The Landspeeder

From what I can tell, this is the fourth version of the full-sized Landspeeder released by Lego, and the second released in this color, which closer matches the movie version. 

The Landspeeder is a solid build that feels good to play with. I like the additional detail the stickers on the engines and hood add to the build, giving it a more used and beat-up feel. The use of nine clear slide shoes on the underside of the vehicle also gives it a floating appearance and allows it to slide around without worry of hooking on to something on you table or base plates. The top engine is removable, revealing a storage compartment to house Luke and Obi-Wan's lightsabers and binoculars.

Now there's nothing wrong with this build. I think it's well done, but ultimately my problem with this Landspeeder is that it was a well done build when it was released four years ago. 

I just don't think enough has changed between these two builds to warrant a second release so close to the original (especially since I already owned it). And since the is a Mos Eisley Cantina scene, the Landspeeder isn't necessarily integral to this set. As much as I like this vehicle, I would much rather have preferred more minifigures, maybe the bartender and other patrons to fill out the scenes this set represents: Obi-Wan slicing that dude's arm off, the Han/Greedo shootout, and the first meeting between Han, Chewie, Luke, and Obi-Wan. Actually, this could've been a perfect opportunity to gives fans of the Original Trilogy the newest version of Chewbacca, since it's only currently available in a set based on Episode III.

The Cantina

As you can see, the Cantina scene itself is pretty big. And what I love the most about it is that it can be folded up to be stored compactly, if space is a problem (which it is for me). When folded, it kinda looks like a building from the outside. Along the back, there is a trough for the Dewback, and what I think is a power converter. Whatever it is, it looks cool.

On the interior, you get the bar, some seating, the stage for the band, and the domed entrance of the Cantina.

The bar comes well stocked, with a few pieces acting as glasses and beer mugs, which is a nice touch. It also comes with what appears to be a cash register and has a couple drawers to hold all the coins being tossed at the bartender to clean up all the grisly murders. The stage is also well done, able to house all three members of the band (although they won't all fit when the set is closed up), along with their instruments and the drum kit. The table and chairs are there to recreate the showdown between Han and Greedo. Now a great built in feature is the stage and the showdown scene slide out of the Cantina, which allows you to easily position the minifigures in place. Great forward thinking on Lego's behalf. 

The last room in the entrance of the Cantina, which has a dome that can open and close, and a sliding door. The door is neat but kinda pointless since the entrance is completely open on one side, two if you leave the door folded out.

The Verdict

When I first bought this set, I wasn't expecting much. But after I built it, and spent some time with it, I've realized how much of a value you get with this set. It's true that you're getting a little over 600 pieces for $70, but when you break it down, you're getting eight minifigures, a regular-sized figure, a vehicle, and a playset that has plenty of features. 

And as far as gripes go, almost all of them stem from how this set compares to other sets I own. If this is first Star Wars set you've purchased, or you only recently started collecting, you will be getting a hell of a deal. This is a fantastic set, and you shouldn't be disappointed by it. 

So to wrap this up, I'll sum up my review in three words: GO BUY THIS!

Vinnie's Weekly Haul: September 5, 2014

Kicking off the month of September with a couple big comic releases in the Death of Wolverine #1 and Original Sin #8. And against all odds, the Superman: DOOMED storyline still hasn't come to a conclusion, even though I've seen it solicited for the past two weeks, and plugged it on my podcast for the past two weeks...

Anyway, I also bought more Lego. Where you expecting any less?

So here's my comics pull, with my picks of the week in bold and my digital purchases in italics, cause I'm fancy like that.

• All-New Doop #5
• Avengers Worlds #12
• Batman Eternal #22
• Black Widow #10
• Captain America #24
• Death of Wolverine #1
• Grayson: Future's End #1
• Green Arrow: Future's End #1
• Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #6
• Legendary Star-Lord #3
• Moon Knight #7
• Original Sin #8
• The Punisher #10
• Robocop #3
• Rocket Raccoon #3
• She-Hulk #8
• Spider-Man 2099 #3
• The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #15
• Swamp Thing: Future's End #1
• Uncanny X-Men #25

Death of Wolverine was actually pretty good, which isn't surprising since Charles Soule was at the helm. That man write anything and it'll be amazing. Original Sin, on the other hand, was a bit lackluster, and in true Marvel fashion, another event comic that doesn't so much end as it sets up what books you need to buy to get the rest of the story.

I also bought this bad boy, the Lego AT-AT. At over 1100 pieces, I can't wait to rip into this bad boy.

And for spending at least $99 at the Lego Store this week, I also got the White Lego Spaceman give away,

I made an unboxing video since I thought the set was neat. Definitely a step up from Lego's normal polybag give aways. I'm embedding the video here so you can check it out if you like.

So that's it for this week. Catch y'all next time!

Lego Review: Snowspeeder

All right boys and girls, I'm back with my latest Lego review for the set 75049, the Snowspeeder.

So let's get the boring stuff out of the way. This set debuted in August, along with a B-Wing, the Mos Eisley Cantina, the AT-AT, and the Imperial Star Destroyer, all of which I plan on reviewing in the coming weeks. The Snowspeeder MSRP is $29.99 and comes with 279 pieces with three minifigures. 

The Minifigures

So the first minifigure I'll be touching on is Luke Skywalker. If this isn't the first Star Wars set you've purchased, you probably have plenty of Luke minis lying around, especially in his flight suit. Of course, this being the latest release, this is the only one with this much detail. As you can see, the printing on the mini is actually incredibly detailed. This version of our hero comes with pockets and straps added to the legs, even adding wrinkles in the suit as if it was worn by a real person. I also really like the way the back of the flight vest is printed slightly askew. It just adds an extra bit of detail that makes the design all the more impressive. From what I can remember, this set is also the first to come with white hands/gloves on their flight suits.

Luke comes with a double sided head: one side with his flight visor down and a stern look on his face; the other with his visor up and a more playful smirk. I must say that while I appreciate the extra detail that goes into the newer figures, I could do without the extra lines on Luke's face. It just makes him look much older than the character should be. He's also wielding his classic blue light saber and flight helmet.

Next we have Dak Raltar. His flight suit is the same as Luke's so I won't be going into it's details again. Dak also comes with a double sided head: one side with a smile; the other with a look of shock, or maybe fear on his face. Both sides have his flight visor down. He comes with a flight helmet, with blue printing instead of Luke's red, and a standard pistol.

I really like the Snowtrooper. The printing on the front and back is well done, and the backpack being a separate piece from the minifigure is great, giving it a bit more depth. In standard enemy fashion, the Snowtrooper only comes with a single-sided head wearing a scowling expression. He is "evil" after all. From what I can tell, this version of the snowtrooper is the only version to come with the skirt depicted in The Empire Strikes Back. The Snowtrooper comes with a helmet and a battle rifle.

While this isn't a minifigure, I do see the Tripod Gun as more of an accessory for the Snowtrooper. It's a cool set piece that looks great. I do wish there was a swivel or some other joint built into the piece to help with playability. And maybe another snowtrooper tossed in to help man the thing, but maybe I'm asking too much of a $30 set. Although this is supposed to be a companion piece to the AT-AT, which does come with a few more enemy minifigures.

The Snowspeeder

This is actually the third version of the Snowspeeder that I've owned, the first being the Lego System 7130 Snowspeeder, the other being the 8089 Hoth Wampa Cave, so it's been pretty neat to see the evolution of this vehicle over the past 15 years. While I no longer have the original snowspeeder, I did have the most recent snowspeeder readily available, so scroll further down for pictures of that vehicle for comparison,

As for this version, I thought it was really well done and a great step up from the previous versions, which was a concern for me. I considered skipping this release, but am ultimately happy I didn't. 

The overall feel of the build is very sturdy. It feels densely built, which is due to it's rather compact design. The use of the new blaster design (which actually fires and comes with five stud projectiles) as the rear cannon is a great addition to the set. The harpoon cable is also very solid, even incorporating a stud to allow it to attached to almost any set piece or vehicle, regardless of size. The underside of the ship also incorporates two spring-loaded missiles, so you no longer have to pretend the Snowspeeder is firing on the enemy snowtroopers.

The Verdict

I'm very pleased with this set. If you already have a version of the Snowspeeder, this might not be a must buy, but it's still worth the purchase. The printing and detail on the minifigures is absolutely fantastic, and the snowspeeder itself is really well done. I have absolutely no qualms about recommending this set for children or adult collectors.

So pick this up, the AT-AT, and go on recreating the Battle of Hoth. You won't regret it.

And if you were wondering what the differences between the modern snowspeeder and the 8089 version, here's a couple comparison shots. For the most part, the design is pretty much the same, which makes sense since it's based on a movie vehicle. The colors are different, the older set using more orange (although this is to differentiate Luke's snowspeeder from Zev Senesca's snowspeeder). The rear blaster is also different, only moving up and down instead of side to side on the modern version. The older snowspeeder is also lower to the ground due to the lack of wedge pieces propping it up.

Star Wars Lego: I think I have a problem

If you know me, you know that after I watched The Lego Movie I hit the Lego wagon pretty hard. And If you don't know me, well, now you know that I hit the Lego wagon pretty hard. I'm not quite sure how many hundreds of dollars or hundreds of hours I've spent on Lego, but in the long run, at least I'm not spending it on drugs.

Seriously though, I have a butt ton of Lego. Especially Star Wars Lego.

I don't even think this is half of the Star Wars sets that I actually own, and it's probably a quarter of the total Lego sets I have. I wasn't kidding when I said I might have a problem. And let's not forget the minifigures. I decided to organize my Star Wars minifigures not too long ago. Basically had to go through this before I could neatly put them away.

Just a heads up, the Lego after market is a bitch. If you look long enough you'll be able to find retired sets and minifigures at a decent price, but it's not easy. 

My hint: go for used sets. You'll usually be able to find a set used at a good price, especially if you don't mind that the box of minifigures don't come with it. But it can bite you in the ass. I bought Boba Fett's Slave-1 used, and it came with missing pieces thanks to a moron who didn't think sticking a bunch of loose pieces in a flimsy box would be a problem.

But thanks to websites like Brick Link, I was able to get what I needed to complete this bad buy, save a few stickers. 

And if you looked at the picture of my ships and realized, "hey, one of these things is not like the other," you're right. 

This is one of the only Extended Universe ships I have, the Z-95 Headhunter. I don't know much about it, other than it was in the Clone Wars cartoon and featured in the Star Wars comic written by Brian Wood. I think it's supposed to be a precursor to the X-Wing and looks pretty similar to the Episode VII X-Wing. 

So that's a quick tour of the Star Wars Lego I have. Hope you enjoyed a brief look into the insanity that is my collection.

Vinnie's Weekly Haul: August 8, 2014

This week's comics haul was pretty big for me. I kinda wish DC would do a better job of spacing out their major releases. It's always a pain in the ass to not get any Superman: Doomed books for a while then have three tie-in issues drop on one day, two of them being $4.99 annuals.

Anyway, here's what I bought, and I'm bolding what I'm most excited to read:

• Action Comics #34
• Action Comics Annual #3
• Batman Eternal #18
• Black Widow #9
• Detective Comics #34
• Green Arrow #34
• Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #5
• Legendary Star Lord #2
• Moon Knight #6
• New Avengers #22
• Original Sin #5.3
• Original Sin #3.4
• The Punisher #9
• Rocket Raccoon #2
• She-Hulk #7
• The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #14
• Superior Spider-Man #32
• Superman/Wonder Woman Annual #1
• Swamp Thing #34

I also bought some digital titles:

• Grayson #2
• Robocop #2
• Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) #1-25

Heads up, Robocop was awesome.

I picked up a Funko Marty McFly ReAction figure. The throwback appeal really called out to me, and I love the "Adult Collectible - Not a Toy" warning printed across the top. I like the line because it reminds me of the action figures I used to get as a kid, although I'm pretty sure I never had a Back to the Future toy. A Doc Brown figure should be out but my comic shop didn't have any.

I picked up Boba Fett last week, so grabbing Han Solo was a no brainer. I'm not sure where I'm gonna put these guys as I've run out of space a long time ago, but I wanted it, and I'm an adult, so I bought it. Yay!

Rounding out my haul this week, I also bought some more Lego. I got two Exo Suits, which I reviewed earlier this week. It's a really cool set and I'm really glad I got one. And even happier that I got two. The second set is the Research Institute, which I will be reviewing next week. I also got the mini MINI Cooper for spending over $100 at the Lego Store.

That's it for this week.

Be Jealous :P

Vinnie's Weekly Haul: August 1, 2014

Another week, another trip to the comic shop and beyond.

This was a pretty big week for me as far as comics go, picking up 19 different titles. Have I read anything yet? Hell no, these comics are going to be added to the pile on my desk that's at least 50 deep. I think I may have a problem...

So here's what I bought:

• All-New Ghost Rider #5
• Avengers #33
• Avengers World #10
• Batman Eternal #17
• Chew Warrior Chicken Poyo #1
• Cyclops #3
• Detective Comics Annual #3
• Guardians of the Galaxy #17
• Hawkeye #19
• The Manhattan Projects #22
• New Avengers #21
• Original Sin #3.3
• Red Sonja #0
• Secret Avengers #6
• Uncanny Avengers #22
• Uncanny X-Men #24
• The Wake #10
• X-Men #17

Goddamn that's a long list.

Since last week was Batman Week, Amazon was selling the Ultimate Dark Knight Collection for 60% off, so I picked it up. It's a pretty good set, has all three movies plus special features, an art book, a pretty nice, yet inconveniently sized hardcover that houses the blu-rays, five mini villain posters, and replica models of the tumbler, bat-pod, and bat wing. All in all it was a great deal for one of the best comic book movie trilogies to date.

I also stumbled across a 7" Boba Fett from Hasbro's Star Wars: The Black Series line of action figures. I haven't seen one of these in the wild, or at a reasonable price online, in months, so I snatched this bad boy up as soon as I saw it on the shelf. Haven't opened it yet but I will eventually, probably when I find space for it.

And that's it for this week. As always, I'm interested to see what the next week will bring.

Vinnie's Weekly Haul: July 24, 2014

I usually make my weekly comic shop run on Thursdays, so I decided to do a little showcase of the comics and collectibles I picked up. 

This was a fairly light comic week for me. Not that it matters, I've got a stack of comics on my desk at least 50 deep that I need to work through. But don't worry, I'll get there.

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo bring their Batman: Zero Year storyline to a close, which I'm sure will be fantastic, as Snyder hasn't written anything less than stellar when it comes to Batman. We also celebrated Batman Day on Wednesday, commemorating his first appearance in Detective Comics 27. So of course I picked up a few bat titles.

A couple other notable releases are Wonder Woman 33, marking the beginning of the end of Brian Azzarelo's run on the title. I'm interested in seeing how Dan Slott tie's Amazing Spider-Man into the Original Sin storyline. I also picked up Afterlife with Archie 6 digitally, which is an amazing yet creepy read. Roberto Aguirre Sacasa is absolutely crushing it with his zombie meets Archie tale.

I picked up a new statue this week, a Green Arrow minibust based on Jim Lee's artwork.

I'm pretty happy with the purchase. The colors are vibrant and the piece itself is well painted. Giving it a flatter color scheme would bring it closer to how Arrow is portrayed in his comic series, and I would've loved if the figure was hooded, but that's nitpicking. 

But most importantly, he'll look great next to my Hawkeye and Taskmaster statues. Archers FTW!

And to round out the week, of course I bought Lego.

I wasn't expecting these newer Star Wars sets to be out until August 1st, but thanks to Lego's penchant for soft roll outs, the Lego Store had these in stock. I'll be reviewing these sets in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out.

So that's it as far as what I spent my money on this week. Hope y'all enjoyed :P