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You can definitely see the difference of using real props for the fighters and speeders.

Storm trooper scene was super cool too.

 hotsauceman1 wrote:
While previous lightsabers where katanas, this new one could be considered a broadswords.
Hell, there have been Tonfa lightsabers ad Nunchuck lightsabers, and people are worrie about this?

And don't forget the light whip!

Probably the most underwhelming trailer I've seen in a long time.

The light sabre looked cheap, the football droid looked annoying, and as usual, Tattooine brings on a migraine whenever I see it!

And the worst part is that we can't fall back on the default position of blaming Lucas or Jar Jar Binks!

You guys do realize this was basically an announcement trailer for everyone who hasn't been paying attention to it, right?

This was less "Hey guys, look at the cool new star wars" and more like "Hey guys, we're making another star wars".

 Wolfstan wrote:
If the original was made today it would be picked apart, so meh.

I'm going to go ahead and just quote this for emphasis.

 AlmightyWalrus wrote:

 Wolfstan wrote:
If the original was made today it would be picked apart, so meh.

I'm going to go ahead and just quote this for emphasis.

Doubtful, as the original didn't have a giant fan base

 Slarg232 wrote:
You guys do realize this was basically an announcement trailer for everyone who hasn't been paying attention to it, right?

This was less "Hey guys, look at the cool new star wars" and more like "Hey guys, we're making another star wars".

Thanks mate, I'm glad you you came along to inform everyone of what a "teaser trailer" is.


I loved it, like I was expecting to. Things of note that I'm sure I am not alone is saying:

1. Blue Squadron X-wings!
2. The Falcon got a new sensor dish (thanks, Lando!)
3. Lightsaber crossguard made of tiny lightsabers (hey bro...)
4. Stormtroopers look much more menacing
5. Shut up and take my money!

Stupidly excited in this household.

Our 4 year old son is mystified however and demands that Lego Ninja is put back on the TV

 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:

 Slarg232 wrote:
You guys do realize this was basically an announcement trailer for everyone who hasn't been paying attention to it, right?

This was less "Hey guys, look at the cool new star wars" and more like "Hey guys, we're making another star wars".

Thanks mate, I'm glad you you came along to inform everyone of what a "teaser trailer" is.


I loved it, like I was expecting to. Things of note that I'm sure I am not alone is saying:

1. Blue Squadron X-wings!
2. The Falcon got a new sensor dish (thanks, Lando!)
3. Lightsaber crossguard made of tiny lightsabers (hey bro...)
4. Stormtroopers look much more menacing
5. Shut up and take my money!

So much this.

It was what I expected it to be.

4. Stormtroopers look much more menacing

I wonder if JJ Abrams will give a sly nod to their previously poor peformance?

I'm over my original "Eh?!" about the lightsabre.

The flying fridge is just the kind of crap speeder someone living on Tatooine would have.

Think there maybe more to the football droid, but yes wasn't over impressed with that.

The best bits are the X Wings speeding over the lake and the evil looking Storm Troopers

 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:

 Slarg232 wrote:
You guys do realize this was basically an announcement trailer for everyone who hasn't been paying attention to it, right?

This was less "Hey guys, look at the cool new star wars" and more like "Hey guys, we're making another star wars".

Thanks mate, I'm glad you you came along to inform everyone of what a "teaser trailer" is.

"I'm not impressed" and such warranted that post; You're not supposed to be impressed....

http://www.nytimes.com/video/sports/100000003040466/inside-the-world-of-longsword-fighting.html

That's a lightsaber made as a longsword. One that can possibly have its configuration altered- imagine the utility of instantly switching the main blade to one of the crossguard ports.

I am very pleased. It looks sleek, stylish, and certainly retains the atmosphere of the old films. Rollerdroid is a suitable heir to the almighty GONK.

 Slarg232 wrote:

 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:

 Slarg232 wrote:
You guys do realize this was basically an announcement trailer for everyone who hasn't been paying attention to it, right?

This was less "Hey guys, look at the cool new star wars" and more like "Hey guys, we're making another star wars".

Thanks mate, I'm glad you you came along to inform everyone of what a "teaser trailer" is.

"I'm not impressed" and such warranted that post; You're not supposed to be impressed....

So what you're saying is that it's okay for people to say this trailer impresses them, but it's not okay for other people to say they're not impressed by it? Why aren't you pointing out that "you're not supposed to be impressed" to people who are also impressed by it? Or does it only apply to those with negative feelings?

I don't understand the point of the red lightsabre. Lightsabres tend to stick together, if they slid down each other they would be losing hands all the time. Also those extra bits woukdnt stop that happening because they aren't projected from the main blade, there's still a gap between the base of the main blade and where the others project from.

I don't gave a problm with the trailer, but that lightsabre design just doesn't work.

Wait, this was the legit trailer? I saw the soccer droid and thought it was a fan made joke. The fridge speeder was awful. Sword I figured was a joke as well. Crap. Abrams, I had faith in you!!!

 Avatar 720 wrote:

 Slarg232 wrote:

 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:

 Slarg232 wrote:
You guys do realize this was basically an announcement trailer for everyone who hasn't been paying attention to it, right?

This was less "Hey guys, look at the cool new star wars" and more like "Hey guys, we're making another star wars".

Thanks mate, I'm glad you you came along to inform everyone of what a "teaser trailer" is.

"I'm not impressed" and such warranted that post; You're not supposed to be impressed....

So what you're saying is that it's okay for people to say this trailer impresses them, but it's not okay for other people to say they're not impressed by it? Why aren't you pointing out that "you're not supposed to be impressed" to people who are also impressed by it? Or does it only apply to those with negative feelings?

Of course it only applies to negative feelings.

In my world, everyone eats rainbows and poops butterflies.

 Howard A Treesong wrote:
I don't understand the point of the red lightsabre. Lightsabres tend to stick together, if they slid down each other they would be losing hands all the time. Also those extra bits woukdnt stop that happening because they aren't projected from the main blade, there's still a gap between the base of the main blade and where the others project from.

I don't gave a problm with the trailer, but that lightsabre design just doesn't work.

It'd work a lot better if there was some sort of plating in the hilt-side. The user's hands wouldn't accidentally slip into the side blades, but the sides would also still be able to receive and deflect hits from other sabres. Another blade could still exploit the gap between the main blade and the two side ones, but it'd be a lot more practical overall.

I like the cross guard on the lightsaber. If he ever gets into a bind, he can bring the guard up into his opponent's face.

Flashman wrote:.
Our 4 year old son is mystified however and demands that Lego Ninja is put back on the TV

Sounds like you have some educating to do... I assume A New Hope is already in the DVD player?

Gitzbitah wrote:http://www.nytimes.com/video/sports/100000003040466/inside-the-world-of-longsword-fighting.html

That's a lightsaber made as a longsword. One that can possibly have its configuration altered- imagine the utility of instantly switching the main blade to one of the crossguard ports.

Yeah, I was thinking that. Imagine getting in a saber lock and then 'redirecting' the blade out the side... And into your opponent's chest! Very Sithy fighting...

 Breotan wrote:

 jasper76 wrote:

 trexmeyer wrote:
Yep, it's for kids.

Has there ever been a Star Wars movie that wasn't?

A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back.

Yeah man....don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but those were also pretty much children's movies made to hock toys. Certainly Empire Strikes Back was. I mean, Yoda was a Muppet....hell, Yoda was a tamed down Muppet.

I feel sorry for anyone too jaded to giggle like a schoolgirl at that preview.

CANT fething WAIT!!!!

 Paradigm wrote:

Flashman wrote:.
Our 4 year old son is mystified however and demands that Lego Ninja is put back on the TV

Sounds like you have some educating to do... I assume A New Hope is already in the DVD player?

Lol, next year on his 5th birthday.

I want to believe that this will bring back the magic, but I am fearful. In fact, the "inside voice" keeps reminding me...

Star Trek - Into Darkness. You. Have. Been. Warned.

*checks pulse*

Alright then.

*watches trailer*

*checks pulse again*

Hmm... no change. In fact it might've gone down.


Sorry, this did nothing for me. I didn't even think it was real at first, what with the guy lurching into frame and then the very fan-filmy costume on the chick I half-expected this to be an SNL skit. Only when the cool Stormies showed up did I go "Oh, it's real!". And then the dumb lightsabre showed up... and then we're still fighting TIE fighters.

And with millions of worlds and cultures so rich, vibrant and different spread across a galaxy... we're back on Tatooine. Yeah...

I forgot how happy the sound of a TIE fighter could make me feel.

There is nothing else like it in the world!

Into Darkness wasn't even that bad, though.

As an Outsider looking in, it was a very well made film.

I am not a Trekkie.

 Breotan wrote:
I want to believe that this will bring back the magic, but I am fearful. In fact, the "inside voice" keeps reminding me...

Star Trek - Into Darkness. You. Have. Been. Warned.

We do not talk about that film...

In all seriousness, though, I see this as something of a different animal. Part of the reason ST:ID was so bad was because of how it treated previous material in the franchise so irreverently/casually, whereas this one is something entirely new rather than a reboot. If you remove the fact that ID is just a crap redux of Space Seed+WoK it's... Not good, but better, as evidenced by all the people who liked it and hadn't seen the 'original'.

There's also the fact that JJ Abrams is apparently a huge Star Wars fanboy, so unlike ID, this is about more than just the money, and won't be dancing on grave of the original source.

 Breotan wrote:

Star Trek - Into Darkness. You. Have. Been. Warned.

Honestly, I think that movie was better than any of the Star Wars prequels, or at least as good.

I dont know. A bit cliche looking but I personally cant get past the Light Sabre and the Rolly Droid. The Speeder was a bit odd looking too.

But im not gonna lie, part of me is hoping still. I guess im trying to not be let down or something. So im making sure I dont have high hopes.

It annoys me they are continuing the trend of the bad guys all having weird light sabers. Just makes Darth Vader the coolest one still.

But boy the colours are rich. The pilot uniform in my mind for the rebels is still that musty late 70s orange. Crazy stuff.

Excited but killing my high hopes in the hope of not being disappointing.

 Swastakowey wrote:

Excited but killing my high hopes in the hope of not being disappointing.

Good move. Low expectations often lead to pleasant surprises.