Is the FANHOME Millennium Falcon Worth It? Box1

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7 ай бұрын

In this episode we review the Millennium Falcon by FANHOME. This detailed build-up model is an official replica of the physical prop at 32 inches long, and comes with magazines that include detailed information about Star Wars. This is a subscription service in which you get volumes of the magazine and parts for the model. You also receive a number of Star Wars related gifts. But is it worth it? Should you buy it? Join us as we talk about FANHOME, the Millennium Falcon, and what comes in the box. We will be reviewing these issues as they are received and building the model. Feel free and build along or enjoy by proxy. A special thank you to FANHOME for providing the package to review. Check out their site at bit.ly/3IY8sgk. Also, feel free to comment below with any questions I can cover in the next videos. #ad #@fanhome.us #starwars #MillenniumFalcon
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@Frankenstyleish 7 ай бұрын

I remember lusting after this in 2014 and now that I've finally have gotten it I have become a giddy child that can't stop grinning.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Ha ha! Awesome!

@JonO387 5 ай бұрын

You wanted to have sex with a spaceship model?

@adamln1977 7 ай бұрын

I love mine. I started it in 2015 when model space made it available. Now I did buy after market parts to make it better. Also, did some alterations to make more to my liking. I’m not a modeler and some of these things were a challenge. All I can say is enjoy the build. Regardless of the issues that some people had. I had minimal issues with my build. My excitement was through the roof with this model.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Mods wise, which did you use? I was looking at Mike's mods.

@whos-the-stiff 7 ай бұрын

It's actually not worth the cost. Due to issues with the build, i had to glue my ramp closed. The engine lights strip peeled away from the supports, had to glue that back down again, it peeled away again. Model lights stopped working within months of completion. My ship now sits in 2 halves in my room. Will put it back together as a static unlit model.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that.

@spuriouseffect 6 ай бұрын

I can't believe it costs over $1800 bucks. Is that how much models cost today?

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@spuriouseffect If you don't use the tips I've been writing, maybe so.

@spuriouseffect 6 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Even if your tips could save 25 percent, that's still 1400 bucks for a model. Crazy. Anyway, have fun.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@spuriouseffect thanks

@robdrabkowski2708 7 ай бұрын

Wow, that's a magnificent kit. Congrats on finally getting one! The only thing it's missing is a tiny figure of Peter Griffin holding onto a used sofa 😂

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

LOL!

@NordicDan 5 ай бұрын

I so hope someone makes one 🤣

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

@@NordicDan right!

@anthonylane6055 6 ай бұрын

I am super excited about this model! This is what turned me on to DeAgostini in the first place! I was so bummed when I found out that I wasn’t able to build this! So Fanhome came along and I am almost finished with my R2D2 project. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship! This is my next build. I am on issue 70 with R2 so I hope this is still available for me when I finish!!!

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@user-jm4ze2bd3i 7 ай бұрын

I have the Deagostini falcon. It took one hundred steps to complete and weighs in at about 25 pounds when finished.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

25lbs! That is hard core. Did you do any mods?

@aaronm1855 7 ай бұрын

101 steps with the missing parts added later...

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@aaronm1855 oh?

@justinsciacca3524 7 ай бұрын

The price of this is insane. it costs 1,639$ to complete this model. that' just totally nutzo. I'd love it for 300-400$ but 1640$ WTF.. with the state of the world who can afford this?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Compatible to other metal models that huge in size. This thing uses up part of the room. The plastic toy I held up is over 600. There are small models that are around the price you are talking that are pretty great.

@MaskedVengeanceTV 7 ай бұрын

Or you could buy a Warhammer 40k titan for +$2500. Or a used car.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Keep in mind, the legacy Falcon that is 3/4 the size and solid plastic, no interior, details, or moving parts, is between $375 to $600. The tiny Bandai 1/144 Millennium Falcon, is around $360. The Rebels Millennium Falcon goes for around $500 these days, which is just a big plastic shell. The one I showed in this video made by Hasbro goes for $700 complete. The landing gear, which I would still like to get, go for around $100. The smaller and poorly detailed Code 3 version is going around a $1000. The Hasbro 2.5' New Millennium Falcon is $1,124.49. For the tooling and production costs alone, it makes sense. You can buy only what you want at a time and pause the build. It's better than any payment method. And you are getting something enormous. If you aren't interested in buying or building it, you can watch others do it. No worries.

@jaybush5619 6 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFixI love how people get mad on how you spend your money keep doing what you love

@jaybush5619 6 ай бұрын

@@MaskedVengeanceTV$2500 for a a "used car" 😂 you may want to reconsider your options with finances, that's a down payment

@user-es7mn2jp9r Ай бұрын

Well, this is where some of us collectors and modelers have found buyee I finally purchased the whole subscription set number 1 to 100 for under $450 but here’s where the issue is the shipping the shipping. Price was steep to have this deliver from Japan but I finally got it and I don’t have to wait a whole year to build it and the crazy crazy price tag that comes with it Modelers buyee the place. I already have the knight rider and the DeLorean BTF2 both have gotten under a crazy price

@YourGeekFix Ай бұрын

Thanks

@darthweezy 7 ай бұрын

Great walkthrough! I have the DeAgo Falcon from several years ago and these are the best mass-produced studio scale replicas you can get now without paying $10K on a Master Replicas Falcon. Is the Fanhome/DeAgo Falcon perfect? Not 100% but there are tons of 3rd party modelers that you can get 3D printed accessories or electronics to make it even more accurate. This is definitely not an Ertl/MPC/Bandai model, it’s a studio scale replica and will be a showpiece for anyone who devotes their time to it! Keep the videos coming, it gives me inspiration to finish mine!

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

I like Mike's mods for adding working detail.

@2jedi5 7 ай бұрын

Cant wait to watch this series. Interested because I cancelled my subscription and now, years later, I have the space to build and display! Thanks for the video….which randomly popped in my feed. Well met!

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for joining us!

@rastanz 6 ай бұрын

Good to see this model is still around, sadly, delivery is still only restricted to the UK and the US because it's based on local subscription. I was made aware by some who managed to get one internationally (the DeAgostini version) that they had to buy it through a third party supplier who only offered the model as a complete set of issues in a single packaged box. This was years ago when the series set was towards the end of it's run. They also mentioned the cost of shipping was hefty because of the total package weight. Customs also had fun ripping through the issues that included wiring and electronics too. Still looks like a complex but fun model, enjoy your build.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

I know it is currently in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland and other countries in Europe.

@valhallabrewbq5468 6 ай бұрын

My daughter is 8 months. I originally was going to build the Lego Millennium Falcon. But I decided I would go with this. I am going to wait on putting it together. I figured by the time she turns 3 I would help her build it. I am also going to order the R2D2 build starting next year.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Cool. There are a lot of small parts though.

@WhiskeyShred 5 ай бұрын

Wow cool to see this video, mine is still all sealed in bags I haven’t had the space for it yet, but it’s something I’m definitely looking forward to.

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@SuperFurry100 7 ай бұрын

Exciting!!! Can't wait for this series

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@DementedDistraction 5 ай бұрын

I've not heard of this Fanhome kit, but it looks like a straight repro of the Deagostini model, right down to the magazines (with slightly different covers) and blister card packaging for the parts. I finished building my Deagostini Falcon last year after building it off-and-on over the course of a handful of years. I kept mine vanilla outside of some custom blast damage with Tamiya modeling putty and a Dremel (as the sculpted blast damage was rather plain), and of course I painted the entire thing instead of leaving the factory paint job. I agree with you regarding accuracy - I noticed a lot of people nitpicking the Deagostini kit because it wasn't accurate to the sets, when in reality it was never marketed as such. It was only ever advertised as being accurate to the film model. One aspect of the Deagostini model that contributes to its rarity is that it was plagued with supply and distribution issues that delayed chapter boxes for months on-end for some people. There were times when I wouldn't get a monthly box for a while, and then months later I would get 4-5 boxes all at once. I've also read posts online from some later adopters of the model who were left in limbo without the remainder of their kits because Deagostini stopped production of the model so abruptly. That all said, enjoy your build! Once it's all completed this Falcon is an absolute unit; it's deceptive just how large, complex, and heavy it's going to be in the end.

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

Great comment! Thanks. There are so many things that can be done and I have to decide.

@rubberduck306 7 ай бұрын

I built the DeAgostini Millennium Falcon model about 8 years and which looks to be the same as this and was collected weekly/monthly. It was absolutely worth every penny. A fantastic build from the metal frame and motorised boarding ramp to the cabin and engine lights, with removable panels to show off the interior.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Where did you display it?

@rubberduck306 7 ай бұрын

@YourGeekFix it was on table for a few years but given its size (about 24×33 inches) i now have it wall mounted on what's basically a tv arm bracket that I found on eBay

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@Cthulhu469 I saw a lot of people do it that way. I need to start thinking about that.

@rubberduck306 7 ай бұрын

@YourGeekFix and with removable landing gear and plates to cover the bays its worth doing. Looks so much better "in flight"

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@Cthulhu469 I'll check it out. I have mods also plan to get

@deannorman9585 7 ай бұрын

Just to clarify De Agostini did NOT get access to the LFL archives to photograph the original model to create theirs. Steve Dymzso (former owner of Master Replicas) was the consultant for De Agostini and they used HIS personal MR Falcon replica as the basis for their kit. Any photos used were taken by Dymzso when he was researching and light scanning the model in the early 2000s when MR were planning on releasing their replica.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Ok thanks

@IamTheFinalWord 7 ай бұрын

You just popped up in my feed so I sub. Enjoyed this FALCON introduction.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad to have you as a member of our community!

@nittneylion84 7 ай бұрын

I too have been wanting to get this. Your video got me excited again. I just subscribed and used the discount code. Thanks

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Cool! Will you be modding it?

@Lutonian79992 2 ай бұрын

This is a brilliant model and when i built this with De'agostini when it first came out i was like a kid again and plus all these years later i still cant stop looking at it lol 😂 i love this model and i painted mine just like the real filming model from the ESB 👍

@YourGeekFix 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@Lutonian79992 2 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix thanks for your reply and do you have any plans on painting yours when completed as I may have some helpful tips that will help massively as painting it will help to give It more realism??

@GOLF4METOO 6 ай бұрын

Omg....I'm so excited, I just ordered this build using your promotional code, which I thank you so much. I have to admit that it is a bit pricey, but making monthly payments it won't hurt as much. But overall, I think it's well worth it, being it's 32 inches long being made of metal and plastic. Hope you continue with your videos on this build cause you do such a great job explaining it step by step. Thanks again, Augie

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Just be aware it uses a lot of property. I hope you have a special place to display it.

@billbonnie6676 6 ай бұрын

What kind of discount is the promo code?

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@billbonnie6676 not a discount... tracking code.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@billbonnie6676 in Google type coupon code. Many are 20 to 30 percent.

@Sweet68Camaro 7 ай бұрын

Wow. That turret cover is big. That kit is huge.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

As big as my hand, yet a small part of the ship

@C_Blurr 7 ай бұрын

Had no idea this existed until today, wow. Just so happens I sold my Smuggler's Run BMF two months ago, my nit-pickyness got to me. This thing looks amazing and I'm seriously tempted...

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Cool!

@madmel8t6 6 ай бұрын

In the closeup of the “greeblies,” you can see the pair of leaf springs from a car. Lots of kit bashing was done when constructing the studio model. Neat to see they kept true to it. Looks like you will receive a small diecast Millenium Falcon on a stand, not a stand for the studio scale model, as the 4th gift.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I umderstand.

@Lost_soul1975 4 ай бұрын

I built a model space kit...was VERY fun!

@YourGeekFix 4 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@kairus1 7 ай бұрын

thank you !!! im getting it

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Cool!

@CAvdWiel2011 7 ай бұрын

I just watched the video and love it , I did notice that the big round black sticker isn't put on properly with wobles and air between the sticker and the background

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Thanks CAvdWiel2011, I appreciate it! Thanks for joining our community.

@PlasticCrackCollectibles 7 ай бұрын

I’m now sucked in…… too!!! Been waiting for this as well

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@adamkerr1586 6 ай бұрын

Mine partially built. 2 drawers full of parts and a semi built model looming atop the drawers. Finish it one day. Yeah cost $2000 back when it was current in Australia. It's huge though.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Where and how will you display it?

@BradM73 5 ай бұрын

I build this kit years ago and pretty much have the entire build on my channel. It's a great kit, but there are a few issues that it has as well. Overall though, it's a very solid kit, and it's as close as you'll get to the studio model. And unless they've changed the cockpit framing area, you'll need to get one 3D printed if you want it to be screen accurate.

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

I am planning on modding it.

@BradM73 5 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Awesome! I did some mods on mine also. Enjoy the build!

@TheNudeBrewer 6 ай бұрын

A lot of posts commenting on the cost, I couldn't find it anywhere on their site. It has a, honestly, kind of bait-and-switch approach of selling you the first two builds (seen in this video) for basically free ($2), but then no mention of how many more are needed to complete. I can't help myself: I find their lack of information disturbing. As I remember it, the DeAgostini model had a "lump sum payment" option (was just over $2000), but I didn't see that here. I missed out on the DeAgostini model and am SUPER interested in this one, but ... I don't know why they're being so sketchy about the pricing. If it's $100 or $10,000 just put it up there.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

The pricing really fluctuates by a lot. Last week it was 30% less total. May have another sale near Christmas and you can google Fanhome coupon code and watch for a good one like I did on another model. Price is based on when you buy, what country you are in, and the delivery method. Some countries have the lump sum and some have told me the site says "coming soon" in the US, but I don't personally know. Best thing to do is call the one near you.

@TheNudeBrewer 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the reply. Maybe they're doing a version of dynamic pricing? Which, as a BUSINESS, I understand but in practice is shady af. You have a product, sell it and be open about the price. Pricing and shipping by COUNTRY is another obvious detail but, every other company in existence seems able to navigate this problem. I'll keep my eye on it, but I wish they would understand this doesn't come across as "small indie company doing our best", it just feels like "SUPER MEGA ULTRA SCAM!" Is +that+ what they want?? @@YourGeekFix

@NordicDan 5 ай бұрын

I might have to suck it up after the holidays and find something on Fanhome to start doing. Problem is there are so many to choose from and I can only afford one at a time. This and Ecto-1 are the ones I like the most though.....

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

I also want the ecto one.

@williamgraham9419 7 ай бұрын

The 1/72 Bandai Perfect Grade Millennium Flacon was created from 3D laser scans of the 6 foot filming model from the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, courtesy of Lucasfilm. Of course, this model is only 19" in length, but it is modelled exactly from the filming model. And it is priced roughly around $450.00. The Deagostini version was also 3D scanned from the Lucasfilm's filming model used in the Empire Strikes Back movie. I believe it was from the 32" filming model. This FANHOME version looks absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, the price is to rich for my wallet.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Correct

@mrorangepeel659 7 ай бұрын

Actually the Deagonstini was basically a kit version replica of the Master Replica model. That Master Replica version was based off a 3D scan from the Empire Strikes Back Version. Those Master Replica versions are worth a lot on the secondary market. Especially with a Harrison Ford signature. The paint isn’t the best though. I have two MR pieces myself but not this.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@mrorangepeel659 the master replicas version was from the 6 foot model. This was scanned from the smaller 32 inch model.

@deannorman9585 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix this is NOT correct. The Master Replicas version IS the Empire version.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@deannorman9585 Sorry, deep five revealed master replicas used photos of the large model for reference.

@jaylong7859 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on get ur build started. I see cost is a huge issue for a lot of folks. But considering if i were to go to hong kong and purchase a high quality of this level there completed already it is about the same. I have my eye on a few primes in HK and the details and materials used is pretty good. But to wait 2 years to complete is a bit much. I would rather take 4-5 payments and larger amounts of stages sent at one time then wait 2years for the falcon. Optimus i can get in HK for 2/3 the cost already built.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Cool

@TotlKaos 6 ай бұрын

Towards the end of the run with Model Space they had the option to just outright purchase all the issues at one time. That is how I got my R2-D2. Personally I would rather have that option as well with Fanhome. Even if 4 or 5 installments..

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@TotlKaos yeah

@mikecrawford1247 7 ай бұрын

I’ve noticed the first shipment is usually for some of the most iconic pieces of the model, but you have to put those away because from the next issue on you on an area of the model you can build up on and you don’t attach the first stages until at least your at the halfway mark

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Next stages are related to the cockpit as well.

@rubberduck306 7 ай бұрын

Yes it starts with the cockpit parts then moves onto the metal frame and then the plating, finishing with the mandibles and side plating, if i remember correctly

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@rubberduck306 awesome!

@BushRoostersMX 7 ай бұрын

I Bought the model when it was 1st released, its still sitting untouched in 2 containers in my shed!!! I didn't have the space to build it as it arrived each month and have it sitting around, so i was waiting until i got it all, and have just not gotten around to putting it together... I bought a mount so i could attach it to a wall, or the roof also! i also wanted to get a heap of the mods that were released, but couldn't at the time.. i could now though if they're still available???

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

There are more mod options now than ever and I am getting two of them. Particularly for the cockpit. I would love to see the mount you got.

@Eric19877 7 ай бұрын

I live in Ireland, i would absolutely love to be able to have the Millennium Falcon and the Enterprise D, along with other ships and items and even though there is a UK site for FanHome, i doubt i would ever be able to get them because coming from the UK, they would charge me custom charges on every single issue and it would run out ridiculously expensive.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

That's too bad. Is that standard?

@Eric19877 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Yes, pretty much, as i have bought collectors items from other sites and they came from the UK and each time, i got stung with custom charges and they weren't cheap either. They truly ruin things for people with their greed. Looking at that blueprint, wow the Falcon is huge lol, i wouldnt actually have any room for it in my current home, but, i will for sure enjoy seeing you build it, along with the Enterprise D :).

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@Eric19877 one of out team on the channel is in the Netherlands. When I send something, he has to pay customs as well.

@paulnash4425 5 ай бұрын

I'm about 4 months away from finishing the BTTF DeLorean (which was picked up by Fanhome anfter Eaglemoss went bust), but I reckon this will be next.

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

I just started the delorean

@MJRLHobbyStuff 6 ай бұрын

I really want the robocop. But I have a fear of commitment lol

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Understood

@justinschmitz-no5wv 7 ай бұрын

Just got my first kit two weeks ago! Do you plan on making any modifications yourself or keeping it stock?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

This and back to the future mods I have purchased.

@GOLF4METOO 6 ай бұрын

I just purchased this Falcon through your link, and I can't wait to start building. I was wondering if there are figures for this model to also purchase?

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Awesome. I have three boxes to open already. We will also be doing mods. Let me know how it's going.

@Gideon0297 7 ай бұрын

Wow Freaking AWESOME... I just discovered your channel...Instant Sub!!!

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks!

@scott.c9587 2 ай бұрын

THAT IS SO COOL

@YourGeekFix 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. You are cool!

@caxj0088 7 ай бұрын

I also have the Deagostini falcon haven't finished it because of OCD, try to get it as scale as possible. 8yrs in the making

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

I bet it will be awesome!

@caxj0088 7 ай бұрын

There used to be pictures of the build on a forum for it a long time ago.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Bummer@@caxj0088

@aaronm1855 7 ай бұрын

Another thing, the upper turret window placement is incorrect. Remove it and align it properly by changing the orientation

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Tell me more. If subscribed, or watching my series, feel free to provide guidance.

@leroystea8069 7 ай бұрын

I can appreciate the detailed work of this model. But I think the one thing that turns me off from this is the length of time to go through the entire subscription to receive all pieces to complete the build. Granted, the build itself will take a considerable amount of time. But my goodness, this could last a couple years or more. So crazy, yet I love the ship itself. Thanks for sharing.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

There is a lot of work and modding involved as well.

@mikecrawford1247 7 ай бұрын

Hope this stays released for at least another year as I’ve gotta finish the delorian and knight rider to clear my budget

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Ah, OK.

@nelsonc6173 7 ай бұрын

It's a good kit not great when I got it from Deagostini. I'm nearly finished with my model but I also upgraded the electronics and added a lot of addons that I purchased separately as well, which added additional costs which does not include all the paints and other model equipment. The electronics that come with the Deagostini/Fanhome kit is pretty poor. I was hoping Fanhome would purchase the STK Millennium falcon which is the same kit as the Deagostini/Fanhome but with upgraded electronics and interior detailing. THAT IS A MUCH BETTER KIT OVERALL. Unfortunately it is only sold in Asia and does not ship to the United States and Europe. If you want a way better kit get the STK version. You can also buy it fully assembled and painted too. That's a great option!

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Interesting

@FlankerTanker 6 ай бұрын

I think I must have missed the stage when you ask if it is worth it - doing the maths (Math) here in the UK we are looking at over £1066.00 just for parts this does not take into account that you pay 7.99 for binders (only Binder 1 is free) also add another £700+ if you go Premium. so that's approx rounding down just short of £2000 / $2457.51 , it will take about 2 years (24 Months) to get all the parts is it worth it - Ummmm Not for me. like watching the video and will follow your build - thanks

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I have done two other fanhome builds to completion and answered the initial question. Hard to fully answer til the end.

@leroystea8069 7 ай бұрын

Second comment after watching your whole video. This is going to be a huge model. Amazing.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! If you haven't already, be sure to join our community by subscribing.

@Armaron06 7 ай бұрын

Let's hope they addressed all the issues and crappy manufacturing that plagued the DeAgostini version.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a different build, as mentioned.

@aaronm1855 7 ай бұрын

Having completed 2 of the DeAgostini model kits, I can say you're wrong on a couple minor key notes. 1 the piece you referenced sits on the top side above the ramp. 2 don't build the cockpit out of the box. Get the paragraphix kit. It's detail is second to none.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

I purchased a couple of mods. That is one of them. Also pricy.

@presidentxd 5 ай бұрын

I'm in ireland.bought this weekly over 2 years .cost 1100 euro at the time. Have it in my spare bedroom under a sheet to keep the dust off it.cool looking model but 2 years is too long a build time.

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

Still, I'd like to see what you do with it.

@StephanHradek 5 ай бұрын

1100£… No way! Never mind how accurate and big it is. That's way beyond I would spend for a model.

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

Understood. I don't know what the exchange would be. I'll have to trust you there. But you can build by proxy watching us do it.

@hobo1452 8 күн бұрын

My complete DeAgostini kit with lots of aftermarket upgrade parts from Paragraphics and Falcon 3D is still packed in 3 large storage bins waiting for me to get the urge to build it!

@YourGeekFix 8 күн бұрын

I want to upgrade, but have to decide which way.

@hobo1452 8 күн бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Falcon and Paragraphics have the best upgrades out there. I may skip the interior build altogether and just build a super detailed exterior, cockpit and gunports with full lighting.

@YourGeekFix 7 күн бұрын

@hobo1452 the interior is what first interested me.

@hobo1452 7 күн бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Same here, but the Falcon is a lot like the Lost In Space Jupiter 2; the insides don't quite jive with the outsides. The Falcon is supposed to be a freighter but has no cargo hold, and if the engines are as big as the exterior suggests, there would just barely be room for a bunk and a toilet! But' hey, we're not supposed to notice that stuff.

@YourGeekFix 7 күн бұрын

@@hobo1452 Very true. Funny you mention the Jupiter 2. I have that as well.

@fakumadda1632 6 ай бұрын

The dork is strong with this one.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@StephenDymszo 9 күн бұрын

Hey. This is Steve D. Actually, your origin info isn't quite right. DeAgostini had contacted me because they knew I had been working at MR and had been in the archive many times over 9 years, so they asked if I had information on the Falcon model. At MR, we had completed a full digital scan and took about 500 photos back around 2003 to make our replica. I supplied this information to DeAgostini to create their subsequent model kit. They went on to hire me as a consultant for the project and I produced a series of painting videos for them shortly after that. There you go....

@YourGeekFix 9 күн бұрын

Why would you make a youtube account just to comment? We have talked before. Email me. Happy to talk.

@jameslamb4573 7 ай бұрын

Well, there you go. I have a full DeAg subscription waiting for me to get around to building it. Do you know if any changes have been made and incorporated into the Fanhome "edition"?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

The changes in Greeblies were made after the first release.

@jameslamb4573 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Thanks, I will be paying considerable attention to the updated/upgraded greeblies as they arrive.

@historex54tamiya 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Atually the amended greblies were sent out on completion of the Deag release to all those that completed the subscription, I got a set!

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@historex54tamiya you were part of the first group?

@historex54tamiya 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix I purchased the full release in the UK direct from Deag when first release. On completion the greeblie errors were resolved by a new sprue being sent out containing all the correct ones to replace any wrong previously sent out. The sprue was only sent on completion of the subscription!

@retrodog2837 6 ай бұрын

Usually I have a few beers before I open my fan home falcon…

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

LOL

@debrajohnson9008 7 ай бұрын

Man that is annoying not getting the hole thing

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

You can in the right locations.

@galexeqe 6 ай бұрын

Maybe I missed it, but do they ship overseas? I'm in Australia, I had my opportunity to build the first version back in 2016 but didn't go with it as Hatchett Partworks was the supplier and they didn't have the best reputation for regular supply or customer service Currently working on the AMT cutaway model which is quite large (nowhere near this size though) and it may have to serve as the next best thing

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

One of our viewers from there said its not yet available, unfortunately.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

I like that cutaway.

@wallyquintanilla192 7 ай бұрын

Where did you buy your silicone mat? I could really use one like that!

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

TEMU

@coreythebutcher 6 ай бұрын

We are getting it here in Hungary next mont i think.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Oh, wow! That's good to know. A lot of people comment it is not available.

@mrsleep0000 7 ай бұрын

I thought about doing their Enterprise D model, but the total cost was going to be about $1600 for a model that was worth maybe $500-600. Total rip off.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

I'm doing that one now.

@outsider238 7 ай бұрын

The Enterprise D is a complete piece of garbage. I got 50 stages and $720 into it only to find it's incredibly overengineered, the wiring is the most overdone mess you've ever seen and there's light leaks all over the thing. Also it ends up costing more than $2,000!

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@outsider238 Tell me more.

@outsider238 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFixI tried putting a link to my video about how I quit building it but I think KZfaq removed it.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@outsider238 yeah, they no longer allow links even to our own stuff.

@goforitpainting 5 ай бұрын

So cool

@YourGeekFix 5 ай бұрын

I agree

@kajn3206 7 ай бұрын

these sets are beautiful, but the problem with the show is that the missing parts are sometimes hard to find and the price is 😿

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

If there are missing parts I call and they send them no charge within a few days.

@heath1000 7 ай бұрын

I tried the promo code and it works but it doesn't appear to do anything at checkout. Did they tell you what it was for?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, after the video. That is a tracking code. If you are looking for a coupon, search Google for fanhome coupon October or November 2023.

@MattStuttgart 7 ай бұрын

I started the deAgostini model and had to stop... now I won't get any pack 😢 Is Fanhome better and will support the Falcon longer?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

I think so.

@MrNurturer69 4 ай бұрын

Thanks or the videos, but the whimsical music in the backgound isn't necessary and is actually distracting. Thanks.

@YourGeekFix 4 ай бұрын

@randymelendez7146 6 ай бұрын

how long does it take for the whole kit comes in????

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

25 months

@daveymeadows8602 6 ай бұрын

Is this the exact same deagostini model, or is it different? Any idea how long it would take for all the parts for the build to come in?

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Exact same. 25 months. Although, in two months I already have 4 boxes.

@daveymeadows8602 6 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix awesome, just subscribed. I also just subscribed to the build as well. Can't wait.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@daveymeadows8602 cool!

@Geekentertainmentnetwork 7 ай бұрын

Can the 3 3/4 inch hasbro figures fit in it?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

They can in the other I held up.

@stihlpoon5821 7 ай бұрын

Yes. I have one. Repainting it now. Didn't do the ramp or the interior.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Those are the best parts!

@paulmetzger777 7 ай бұрын

The fourth gift is a little die cast version on a stand, not a stand for the actual model

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

That's cool!

@scottfordbrewer4380 6 ай бұрын

Holey moley how big would the figures be 1/32 scale or 1/24 scale?

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

1:43. But huge. This is why people qre much smaller than they appear to the falcon

@AutoAbsolute 6 ай бұрын

Just got my first 2 packs in the UK - parts look like they were from the origianl release in 2014 given the dates on the back and condition of the cardboard etc - they look old!!

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

I like that factor.

@Francis362003 6 ай бұрын

For the metal screws. Use oil.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

I saw that. World of Wayne recommended that as well.

@Salty_Sassenach 7 ай бұрын

How many parts to buy & the cost in total 🤔

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

100 stages. The bags have different numbers of parts. For example, I got one stage that has a lot of the interior in the bag. The price is different in every country and based on when you buy it and the coupon code you use. I recommend calling your local Fanhome and checking the site to see your options.

@karl53186 7 ай бұрын

Any idea what the final cost is for this model

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Depends on where you live and when you purchase. Best thing to do is call them.

@justinsciacca3524 7 ай бұрын

1639$ in total

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@justinsciacca3524 Depends on when you start and where you live

@zanderjcarlson1973 7 ай бұрын

What is the Falcon he is holding in the video at 1:08 ?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

It was Hasbros 2.5 foot millennium falcon. No longer available, and very expensive. I spent years getting all the parts for it. Just the landing gear is $100.

@craigdvance 7 ай бұрын

is it worth it..........1600 dollars.........uh probably not. lol, still a fun kit.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching watching Craigdvance! Hope you also subscribed! Would love to have you as a member of our community.

@nosaj9167 7 ай бұрын

Probably would have been cheaper to buy a 3D printer and make your own

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

I already did that. This is an exact replica in metal. Love the interior. Also, huge in size!

@patnealey2602 7 ай бұрын

love this kit, but wow, the total price is a bit high

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Check out the finish product and the size. It is pretty amazing. Until they started making them again, those that resold theirs did so for a few thousand or more.

@RicStorm616 7 ай бұрын

For the size and detail, I would say that this is value for money and you get the satisfaction that you built it yourself

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@RicStorm616 I agree

@seelenschlucht 7 ай бұрын

Will you put it under a table with a glas top? The music around minute 22 got very annoying and too loud.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Good idea. Not sure where to put everything. So big! I can't affect the music. If you listen on computer, does it sound the same?

@seelenschlucht 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix On the speakers in my notebook, your voice is way louder than the music. When i listen to the same part of the video on my headphones, your voice gets down to the same level as the music.

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@seelenschlucht on devices that technically have mono conversion we have problems. Last year I has people that could not hear my voice at all because it was stripped out by youtube.

@seelenschlucht 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Having problems to play propper sound in the 21st century but want to fly to the moon. Humans.. 🤣

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

@@seelenschlucht yup

@BushPigADV 7 ай бұрын

This is awesome but the cost is outrageous

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Understood

@johndevine6687 6 ай бұрын

The Hindenburg.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Without gas and sploding

@willfraser3741 6 ай бұрын

Pity it’s only available in the USA

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

It was first available in the UK and Germany. Which country?

@willfraser3741 6 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Australia

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@willfraser3741 yeah, you ate right there.

@kennethwozniak3290 7 ай бұрын

What does the promo code give us?

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

They tell me to include it, but when I asked, it only tracks where people are coming from. I did find discount codes by typing fanhome discount codes October 2023 into Google.

@kennethwozniak3290 7 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix That's cool. I'm fine with letting them know you referred me to their site. I was just curious if your code offered a bonus or discount. Thanks for the tip on the Google search for codes.

@0508toya 7 ай бұрын

브라보👏

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ThePlasticGeneral 7 ай бұрын

WHAT SCALE is this model???

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

1/43

@sebastianscholz9271 6 ай бұрын

Question: who created the Millennium Falcon? It was not Joe Johnston.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

Depends, In universe, it was the Corellian Engineering Corporation. Brian Johnson designed and made the Eagle Transporters that George stole the original design from. Joe Johnston then redesigned that to make the Millennium Falcon we know that has been featured in all the movies and the Christmas Special. If you are asking who made the model, that depends on the scale and movie. For the Empire Strikes Back, Lorne Peterson and Ease Owyeung were the common builders with a few others. What exactly are you looking for answer wise? Was that it?

@sebastianscholz9271 6 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix Joe Johnston did not redesign the falcon. He was a hired student for storyboard drawings and airbrushing models.

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@sebastianscholz9271 He was hired as a concept artist. He didnt become a Student until after working on star wars and George paid for it to keep him on. In a 1985 interview he even took credit for the redesign.

@vaderbase 6 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFixso we are supposed to believe that he created the falcon in no time and without and study in advance? C'mon...

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@vaderbase what do you believe. Adsm savage was an intern when he designed the cruiser.

@hmg9194 6 ай бұрын

Kinda shady they don't tell you how many steps there will be/eventual total cost

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

All Fanhome builds are 100 stages. It says so on their site. I alsomention it in most all my videos. I'll have to rewatch this one to double check.

@hmg9194 6 ай бұрын

@@YourGeekFix I might have missed it 🤷🏻‍♂ not a bade deal then!

@YourGeekFix 6 ай бұрын

@@hmg9194 sall good

@janbotha571 7 ай бұрын

I am from South Africa and cannot get it here 😢

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

You can watch by proxy. Glad you joined us.

@StefanXp23 7 ай бұрын

Haha looks cool, unfortunately you did not solve your own question yet... :( Is that kit more like 10 Build Phases or like 30 or 50? For me it seems like if you get 7 Build phases, it costs you already 72,46€ .... 10 = 111,43; 20 = 241,33€ (Basically 129,90€ per 10 Packages if the Price stays the same. Edit: It looks like the old edition had 100 build phases!!! So it may take >1273,33€ and about 7.5 Years??? Wow!

@jameslamb4573 7 ай бұрын

If we get 5 build components per month we're looking at a little under 2 years.

@StefanXp23 7 ай бұрын

@@jameslamb4573 Thank you yes i seen that only later... still a large timeframe and a bit expensive in my taste :-/

@YourGeekFix 7 ай бұрын

It takes two years,just like the other fanhome models we have done. You get four phases in each box.

@justinsciacca3524 7 ай бұрын

@@jameslamb4573 The total cost of the Fanhome Millennium Falcon model is $1,639. The model is made up of 100 assembly stages. The first stage costs $1.95, and the second and third stages are free. Each subsequent stage costs $13.99. There are 21 packages in total, and each package contains five stages. Packages 7 through 20 cost $95.7 each, and the last package costs $76.56. Shipping costs $12 per package.