Some thoughts on the first trailer. I'm still saying WTF on that Hampster Ball Droid. The guys over at www.rebeldroids.com are in the same boat as I am. We don't consider it an astromech R2 unit, but another odd-ball droid (get it?). I really don't want to make this one, unless I bring it to a Broncos game (look at the colors). I'm still on the fence about this one. I might make a financial killing if I sell a bunch of these as bobble heads for dashboards.
The big oversized bike the female is driving is ridiculous! How can she see over that thing? It's way not safe and has no resemblance to bikes like the speederbike was. And she's wearing shorts in a desert environment on a fast bike type thingy! OUCH! That's gotta hurt! One fall and no skin on legs left!
I like the X-wings, Falcon, and Tie Fighters. Until you really see inside these ships. Bare to the core, oversized, and no magic to them at all.
The sith is going to be great, but what is that thing he's holding? You call that a lightsaber? It's directly from some King Arthur/Knights Templar B movie! A broadsword with flames? Come on! SW meets Ren Faire? Not liking it at all.
At least there's no lens flares, and I think the story will be strong. I'm just not liking the FX just yet. Still not convinced this will be spectacular, but it will be Christmas 2015 fun!
Until next time,
Jawa Jaka (say, how many of those round thingys can I sell?)
