Scyla Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Isn't it odd that all the machines have a newer look but the Tie Fighters stayed the same? One explanation I came up would be that the Imperials now are rebels and fight against the republic so they don't have the means to invest in upgrades If this is true why have to Stormtroopers new armor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Isn't it odd that all the machines have a newer look but the Tie Fighters stayed the same? One explanation I came up would be that the Imperials now are rebels and fight against the republic so they don't have the means to invest in upgrades If this is true why have to Stormtroopers new armor?Because armor is cheaper to design and manufacture than space fighters. Easy answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taksraven Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Small detail but a cool one. New rectangular radar/deflector dish on the Falcon to replace the round one that was knocked off inside the Death Star in ROTJ. Never liked the round one, this new one fits in with the ships symmetry better. Cool!! Edited November 29, 2014 by taksraven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Because armor is cheaper to design and manufacture than space fighters. Easy answer. Or maybe the dudes in white armor aren't Stormtroopers but Republic soldiers. *snip* Small detail but a cool one. New rectangular radar/deflector dish on the Falcon to replace the round one that was knocked off inside the Death Star in ROTJ. Never liked the round one, this new one fits in with the ships symmetry better. Cool!! Nice catch. I hope Lego does a UCS set of this design. Edited November 29, 2014 by Scyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespaeda Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) This made my day...I figured I wouldn't be the first person to post about it […although I may have if I had been on my computer yesterday…]Glad to know it just may prove JJ has some 'Macross' in is blood. Edited November 29, 2014 by Vespaeda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 In the leaked concept art (which I couldn't resist) the tie fighters do look upgraded. More robust with bigger engines. I'm torn on the ball droid. It looks pretty doofy. OTOH, the ball is much better suited to the sand than R2's wheels. We'll have to see more. I probably would've been more excited if I hadn't already known about the X2's, the falcon & the new troopers, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Watching the teaser again today I became consciously aware of something I only saw subconsciously the first time I watched the teaser yesterday: the flight of the Millenium Falcon. One of the things that really registered with me about the teaser was that fantastic flight sequence at the end. On a repeat look today I can see now why I liked it so much: they really nailed the sense of motion and inertia of the Millenium Falcon in flight from the original trilogy. The way the camera would often dip and pitch to enhance the climb or dive visuals of the Falcon. The way the Falcon often spins and flips during maneuvers. Just the overall wonderous "ride" you feel as an audience watching the Falcon soar through the air. It's so much like the original trilogy but enhanced by the new technology. So yeah, that really worked well Edited November 29, 2014 by Mr March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 The Falcon looks a model bet polished. Whats wrong with R2 Soocer Ball unit, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Like his reaction HA HA HA ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 That was basically me while watching the trailer! Lol! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Like his reaction HA HA HA ! "Well, with a black guy being the first person we see, I guess we're making some leaps here with movies" Don't know about a leap, but it sure was a bold, badass and looooooong overdue surprise to see a guy like Boyega opening one of the biggest franchise films of all time. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Like his reaction HA HA HA ! That was basically me while watching the trailer! Lol! Chris As much as I didn't want to get hyped, I did, and my reaction was in a similar fashion. "Well, with a black guy being the first person we see, I guess we're making some leaps here with movies" Don't know about a leap, but it sure was a bold, badass and looooooong overdue surprise to see a guy like Boyega opening one of the biggest franchise films of all time. Bravo! Right! One thing that stood out to me was the design aesthetic. J.J. very much carried this over from Star Trek with the "tech" having a lot of detail and worn-in feel. And that aesthetic fits much better with Star Wars - I can't wait to see more of the Falcon, X-Wings, Tie Fighter and close up details of the characters and their gear. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Agreed. I hope the story is fresh, but the look and feel of the OT are carried over to these new films. And, no wooden dialog or performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 And, no wooden dialog or performances. "But I was going in to Toshi Station to pick up some power converters!" "That wizard's just a crazy old man." "Only a master of evil, Darth." "We have no time for our sorrows, General." Just to name a few... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Something that really struck me about this trailer is that it got rid of the "unnatural depth of field" effect that was so jarring about the prequel cinematography, and looks much more believable. The human eye does not see everything in focus at near and far distances simultaneously, and that really hurt my suspension of disbelief with the CG background effects in Eps I-III. This teaser honestly has me excited for the new direction of the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm a little disappointed in the Falcon sequence - it really looked CG - what happened to filming miniatures again for this one?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 It doesn't look CG to me... but I'm a bit disappointed with the low res models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mechaninac Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Swiss Army Light Saber... Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I was hoping there will be more variants of the X-wing fighters in this fresh reboot. They should have something like super pack X-wings with additional external weapons (missiles and/or gunpods) that can be jettisoned. But it would be cool to have dogfights between X-wings and TIE fighters in new perspectives, like Macross Zero style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm ready for more! For now I think I'll be watching the teaser trailer several more times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Like his reaction HA HA HA ! These 2. :lol: So ready for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I really want to see B-wings. They should be commonplace, or upgraded like the X-wing, by that point. They really got shafted, screen-time-wise, in ROTJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I really want to see B-wings. They should be commonplace, or upgraded like the X-wing, by that point. They really got shafted, screen-time-wise, in ROTJ. A-wings. They're where it's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 To me, Star Wars just isn't Star Wars without Bea Arthur and Harvey Korman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 A-wings. They're where it's at Y-Wings. Y settle for anything less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyness Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm a little disappointed in the Falcon sequence - it really looked CG - what happened to filming miniatures again for this one?! Yeah I thought it looked fake too, cheap even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I really want to see B-wings. They should be commonplace, or upgraded like the X-wing, by that point. They really got shafted, screen-time-wise, in ROTJ. A-wings. They're where it's at Y-Wings. Y settle for anything less? They're all fugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I also think that Sith Lord's hands are too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Like his reaction HA HA HA ! Same.. I am SO excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegadeleader1 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 They're all fugly. I'm guessing you would prefer the boob ship from Battle Beyond The Stars instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) George Lucas special edition: Edited November 30, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 George Lucas special edition: *snip* It is so sad that it ins funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Lol! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) George Lucas special edition: F'ing brilliant! Edited November 30, 2014 by Mr March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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