As always, excellently done review Doc, the pictures and commentary are top-notch, I could almost see you graduating as an RA Teacher. As for the TIEs, I believe TIE Fighters were originally meant to be black with blue trim, but it was discovered that the blue trim would be edited out with the blue screen, so it was replaced on the studio model with light grey trim. br>* Features parts to customize your starfighter as either Luke Skywalker’s Red Five or Wedge’s Red Two X-wing! Of course, this is not to say the X-Wing model is perfect, since obviously it has some flaws (which to the eyes of a normal not-too-nitpicky SW fan isn't that noticeable). Princess Leia's normal hair also does not match her torso piece; the hairpiece is from Episode IV ( A New Hope), and the torso is from Episode V ( The Empire Strikes Back).

We also see the results of this set being produced for so long: some of the Technic pieces have since been replaced and no longer match the inventory. With S-foil wings that open to attack position, folding landing gear, a cargo hold and lots of authentic details, this Star Wars set includes the first-ever LEGO minifigure of Rebel hero Wedge Antilles, as well as several hard-to-find characters. I too voted that it could use a makeover since I think there are lots of aspects of this set that could use updating. The screen there is used for things like translating what the Astromech droid is saying or present the laser cannon targeting screen. The minifigures included in the set were: Luke Skywalker (pilot), Han Solo (Hoth), Princess Leia (Hoth), Wedge Antilles, R2-D2 and Chewbacca.The Bricks 1 x 4 with Four Studs are nice, but being molded in blue greatly decreases their usefulness.

Some LEGO® sets contain small parts that are NOT suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The set includes Luke Skywalker, Wedge Antilles, Han Solo, Princess Leia, R2-D2, and Chewbacca minifigures. Thought I'd warn you ahead of time that those two pics may or may not display properly, and I'd appreciate it if you could tell me after you finish reading this review whether or not you can see them.And also, there are two of the big bags in the farthest top right, stacked for the purposes of this photo. Speaking of bags, the middle bag in the left column is the kind with a bunch of little holes in it - don't really see those around much nowadays. Contact Us LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. Today's value for a new/sealed X-wing Fighter is estimated around 112 € with a average yearly gain of 4% and is expected to level off closer to 3% soon. He says that too your average SW fan, the inaccuracies aren't that noticeable, which is most likely true.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. It is interesting to note that with the retirement of the 10 th Anniversary Echo Base set ( 7749) this older version has now outlasted its successor. It's got all the necessary elements to be both a great introductory set for the budding your or otherwise new fan, while being something that us older fans and parents recognize as a classic Star Wars ship.The working S-foil wings are great and the fact that it came with six popular characters is the icing on the cake. I don't think I've ever heard anyone else really focus on the accuracy of this set, other than Millacol88, so I assumed you were talking about me. Two Rebel Mechanical tiles complete the printed parts collection, and Leia's hair is seen in the lower right. You turn the gear on the back, that turns a screw in the gearbox, that turns a pair of bars that force the wings open. This product features parts to customize your star fighter as either Luke Sky walkers Red Five or Wedges Red Three X-wing.