Custom Star Wars Clone ARC Republic Gunship 7163 7676 Custom Clone Wars Version of the Republic Gunship! Start Price USD 299.99 Current Price USD 299.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Humble, TX See more about 'Custom Star Wars Clone ARC Republic Gunship 7163 7676' Description Up for sale is a custom, Special Edition "CloneWars" Republic Gunship set made from LEGO® parts.  Inspired by one of the most popular LEGO sets of all time, # 7163 - Republic Gunship, this custom set takes things to a new level, and contains 1168 LEGO pieces, including 8 minifigs!  The majority of the pieces (>98%) are in new/un-built condition, and the rest of the pieces are in good used condition.  Included with the set, is a custom full color instruction manual in PDF format (burned to CD and included with set).  The easy-to-follow instructions walk you, step-by-step, through the construction of the custom gunship model (see sample for example).   The set will be shipped completely disassembled, so that you can enjoy all the fun of building this custom creation!   This custom, Republic Gunship set is loaded with features, and looks great on display, or in play, as you help the Republic hunt for General Grievous and bring the fight to the Separatists!  The custom Gunship is armed to the teeth (literally!), and comes complete with the following:   - Custom color scheme that resembles the Republic Gunship from the "CloneWars" cartoon series.   - Nose of the ship has been constructed to resemble a Rancor mouth and jaws (most people assume the ship from the cartoon had a shark mouth, but it was actually a Rancor’s mouth, similar to the one Luke destroyed beneath Jabba's Palace).  I'm not sure of the tactical advantage of adding a Rancor mouth design to a fighting vehicle, especially since the Separatist battle droids can't understand fear and intimidation, but it sure looks cool and menacing!   - The side blast doors have been constructed to resemble the beveled windows and angles of the one from the cartoons and the movies.  Most gunship customs (and the official LEGO Republic Gunship set)  just use black tiles to simulate the windows, and leave the doors flat.  Well - this isn't just another custom!  The beveled windows and angled design of the blast doors add a new level of detail to this eye-catching model.    - This custom gunship has a working rear bay hatch that opens and closes, in addition to the movable blast doors.    - The rocket cylinders built into the wing launchers can actually spin/rotate!  There are also rocket batteries tucked underneath each wing!   - Gun pods are mounted on each side near the troop transport bay, and can swivel back and forth.  Each gun pod seats 1 (one) minifigure, and sports a pair of gatling-style laser weapons.  The gunpods are easily added/removed from the model, should you wish to omit them for a more cartoon accurate look.   - This set includes 8 minifigures.  There are 4 (four) Star Corps Pilot / Gunners to man the gun pods and cockpit, and 4 (four) Clone Troopers with blasters.   - 100% LEGO® parts.  Unlike other customs that use cheesy looking stickers, or painted LEGO pieces, this custom gunship is built entirely from actual LEGO pieces, and no stickers, paint, or glue are used/required.    Don’t miss out on the chance to own this custom collectible!  If you have any questions or comments, please let me know!   Good luck, and happy Bidding!     The pictures, design, and instructions for this custom Republic Gunship are copyrighted.  You may not reproduce, copy, or distribute them without my expressed written consent.    LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this product or listing.       Shipping/Handling within the U.S. is $20.00 and includes shipping via a trackable method with insurance.  Shipping/Handling to Canada is a flat rate of $30.00 and includes shipping via a trackable method with insurance.  Shipping/Handling to all other international destination countries is a flat rate of $50.00 and includes shipping via a trackable method, with insurance.  I will gladly combine\discount shipping costs if your win/purchase more than 1 item from me.  I wish I could offer cheaper shipping, but due to the weight of this item, and the dollar value, international shipping that is fully insured, and online trackable is very expensive.   International customers - please be aware that due to the high dollar value of this item, it may be subject to custom duties / import taxes in your country.  I have no control over whether or not your country's customs/import departments will levy these fees.   It has not usually been a problem - but one of my recent customers WAS charged import taxes - so please be aware of this ahead of time.  For your protection (insurance purposes) and for mine (not wanting to commit mail fraud) I am unable to falsify customs forms to specify a lower value for the item - please do not ask me to.  If you have specific questions regarding whether or not this item will be subject to custom duties / import taxes, if shipped to your country - please check with your local post office and they should be able to answer that for you.     This listing is setup to require paypal payments, but I can accept the following forms of payment:  PayPal (preferred), Money Orders and Personal Checks from US buyers - if you want to pay via money order or personal check, please contact me beforehand so that I can setup a seperate listing for you to purchase.  For international buyers, Paypal is required.  If paying by Paypal or Money Order, I will ship as soon as payment clears.  Orders paid by Personal checks are held for 7 days before shipping.  If paying via paypal, I will only ship to your confirmed address.  Place a Bid!