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LEGO Star Wars Venator-class Republic Attack Cruiser (8039)
 
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Product Description

Engage in a galactic battle with the Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser. This replica of Chancellor Palpatine's personal flagship during the Clone Wars is crafted from 1,170 LEGO pieces. Designed for ages 9 to 14, but with the potential to keep adults entertained, this detailed LEGO set is sure to set off a blast of creativity in anyone who plays with it.

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Venator-class Republic Attack Cruiser
    Ages: 9 to 14

    Pieces: 1170

    Requires: Large, flat surface for assembly
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What We Think

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The Good: Clone Wars' themed set with plenty of details and hidden features.

The Challenging: The ship is heavy and delicate, so it may be difficult for smaller kids to maneuver.

In a Nutshell: Action-packed building set jump starts imaginative play.
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The Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is equipped with a hidden cannon under the wings. View larger.
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Chancellor Palpatine and his elite Senate bodyguards are hidden behind a front panel. View larger.

Rule the Galaxy with the Ultimate Republic Starship
As seen in the film Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- in which the heroic Jedi Knights try to restore peace to the Galaxy as more and more members of the Republic fall under the influence of the Dark Side -- the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser provides an action-packed narrative setting to inspire imaginative play.

Every detail of the Republic flagship is packed into this 20-inch-long model, which includes a front panel that opens to reveal Palpatine's quarters, a hidden cannon under the wings, a drop-bomb launcher, an escape pod, and more. The Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser comes complete with five mini figures: Chancellor Palpatine, two of his elite Senate bodyguards, one Clone Trooper pilot, and one Clone Trooper gunner.

Building the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser
With 1,170 pieces and two colorful instruction booklets, the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser took our two adult testers approximately three-and-a-half hours to construct. The majority of the pieces come in shades of gray, so approaching construction requires a bit or organization and discipline. But once building is started, detailed step-by-step illustrations make assembly straightforward.

Overall, this set scores an excellent rating for its clever design elements. Just when you think you've discovered all the hidden weapons and command posts, you stumble across another. Our favorite features are the Palpatine mini figure -- complete with cloth cape and wrinkled brow -- the sliding gunner, the hidden Clone Trooper cockpit, the escape pod, the bomb dropper, and the Chancellor's enormous command center.

Finally, most of all, our testers enjoyed the way the narrative of this set allowed them to reenact the ship-to-ship combat seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. They also appreciated that the storyline is simple enough to make the set entertaining, whether or not your child has seen the film.

What's in the Box
1,170 LEGO pieces and two instruction booklets.


Product Details

  • Open the front hood to play inside Palpatine's detailed command center
  • Lift rear wings to reveal hidden gunnar and storage area for extra bombs and missiles
  • Dimensions: Length = 20 inches (50.8cm), Width = 12 inches (30.5cm), Height = 7 inches (17.8cm)
  • Includes 5 minifigures (Chancellor Palpatine, 2 elite Senate commando bodyguards, 1 clone trooper pilot and 1 clone trooper gunner)
  • 1170 pieces

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Customer Reviews

user comment LEGO Star Wars Venator class Republic Attack Cruiser (8039) Great build
 
Review Date: September 11, 2009
Reviewer: K. Iverson, Central IL USA
My nine year old son had to have this, and after raiding his savings account and a few extra dollars from me, he was able to purchase it. It maybe took him five hours to build (because he would start play with what he had just put together before going on to the next page.). He had a great time building it and loves to play with it. It is a hundred times better then the Lego Imperial Star Destroyer for play with and does not fail apart like the Destroyer.
user comment LEGO Star Wars Venator class Republic Attack Cruiser (8039) Lego scores again
 
Review Date: September 10, 2009
Reviewer: nocheese4u, Cuyahoga Falls, OH United States
My son saved his allowance and Birthday money for this ship even before it was available to buy. The ship came the day after it was purchased online and was built in 4 hours! My son is exstatic with the Attack Cruiser and has rebuilt it several times (after a rogue AT AT attack). This is a toy that keeps on giving!
user comment LEGO Star Wars Venator class Republic Attack Cruiser (8039) great lego experience
 
Review Date: September 2, 2009
Reviewer: B. Mckelvey,
10 year old put it together by himself. the directions are well done. it was a great learning opportunity as he had to take apart a few things and rebuild them. he didn't get frustrated as he saw the progress he was making. when finished, the Republic Attack Cruiser is a little fragile and must be handled with care. that proved to be a little difficult for our builder, but he figured it out. Just be sure you have a space that can hold all the individual legos and the project, while it it being built. i would give this a high rating, if your child likes to build legos.
user comment LEGO Star Wars Venator class Republic Attack Cruiser (8039) Lego's help a child's mind develop visual processing skills.
 
Review Date: October 20, 2009
Reviewer: Thomas L. Bryant, Vicenza, Italy
Great set. Lots of unique pieces. Good for both the child builder or the Adult Collector.
user comment LEGO Star Wars Venator class Republic Attack Cruiser (8039) Great Product!
 
Review Date: December 3, 2009
Reviewer: Elizabeth A. Verzello,
For any star wars lego fan this is must have. Also don't worry it is very durable.

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