The reason is that the Elevator Hall sits in the middle of the Death Star and is boxed in by two other closed-wall modules.Īnyone who has assembled plastic model kits knows that the pieces are not always clean. But once you combine all six modules, the pass-through function is no longer viable. The design of pass-through walls on both sides only makes sense when the module is isolated and stands alone. The blue coloring mimics the soft aqua-blue glow of the tractor-beam column seen in A New Hope.Ĭhewie can no longer “pass through” either wall because adjacent modules have solid walls. The so-called “Beam Machine” is topped with four plastic nubs, which are supposed to be tinted a light blue according to the website photo. (A) Colors Do Not Match The Website Photos: Specifically, our Space Base Set had these problems: We emailed Twelfth Parsec about this problem, and they replied they would take the suggestion under consideration.įor a start-up venture, we know there are always lessons to be learned and we hope that Twelfth Parsec will improve over time. However, they do point to a need for more careful packaging. Tell-tale signs of either rubber cement or modeler’s glue could be seen on the undersides of the broken-away pieces.įixing these items with your own glue is simple enough. In addition, three glued-on pieces had all become unglued and broken off apparently during shipping. Plastic beam door frame broken in two by poor packaging. Regrettably, the poor packing resulted in one of the plastic beams or door frame to the Elevator Hallway being snapped in two, apparently during shipping. A Ziploc bag contained the accessories (chair backs, chair stands, table top and table base, etc.). The six plastic modules were randomly stacked inside a medium-sized box with plastic “peanuts” inserted as a cushion. What We Don’t Like About The Space Base Setįirst impressions matter, so we weren’t thrilled to receive an amateurishly packaged box with inadequate packing material. But it’s the missed attention to details – and the uneven follow-up customer service – that will leave you shrugging your shoulders or reaching for another Tylenol. The marketing pictures of the Space Base Set look great and fire up your imagination. If you are a customer expecting perfection, then it’s a gamble. If you are willing to fix minor details yourself (i.e., minor sanding and gluing stuff), you might be satisfied. While the small team at Twelfth Parsec is to be commended for attempting to fill a big void left by Hasbro and other toy companies, the execution of the Space Base Set is somewhat rough in places. Resin casting may also be used for smaller components. ![]() The additive manufacturing process can be time-consuming and will take many hours, or even overnight, to produce one unit. The six modules are produced using 3D printing. Save even more when, on occasion, they offer a 10% or 15% discount. You can save $40 when you order the entire “Space Base Full Set” for $165. The full Space Base Set consists of six different modules, which you can also buy separately: an elevator hallway ($30), beam room ($35), command room ($35), detention facility ($35), meeting room ($35), and throne area ($45). Why Hasbro and the other toy companies (with the exception of Lego) couldn’t be bothered, we may never know. On this, the 40th anniversary of Star Wars and the Death Star, Twelfth Parsec has stepped in to fill a market need. (The generic name avoids mentioning the Death Star to avoid any copyright or trademark infringement.) To be sure, the “Space Base Set” concept is brilliant. On the other hand, the number of emails we sent (five) suggests that “problem resolution” needs some tweaking, whether that involves better internal coordination or better shipping procedures. To its credit, Twelfth Parsec shines in replying to all emails – all of them professionally responded to within 24 hours. But not a deal-breaker if you’re willing to break out your own glue. ![]() Five months later, or on February 27, 2017, shipment finally arrived – one unit slightly damaged and incomplete, out of six units ordered. 24, 2016 and paid $165 for the full Space Base Set. The sooner you order the sooner you receive your set.” So, OK, fair warning. Twelfth Parsec knows it has very limited production capacity and warns on its website: “ Items will ship in the order received, so be sure to get your order in sooner than later. You will need a great deal of patience – our order took five months – from the time you place your order until shipment is received. Twelfth Parsec replied it would consider better packaging in the future after we emailed them.
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