Overall, it’s great value at just under $50 (and even down to $40 in the sales), and you get a good-sized model for your money. If you or your kids are intending to play with it, we’d recommend real caution. It isn't really a collectors build, like the Lego Imperial Probe Droid, but it is iconic nonetheless. For collectors who will pop it on a shelf, this isn’t much of an issue, and anyone who wants it for the visuals only should absolutely snap this kit up. It’ll fall apart in even the most careful of hands if you try to play with it as intended. While we love the detail and authenticity of the Lego Star Wars X-Wing, we don’t love the quality of the finished model. (Image credit: Future) Should you buy the Lego Star Wars X-Wing? If you combine (and play with) the X-Wing vs the TIE Fighter, which everyone will want to do, it’s very obvious which craft is better built, and is more likely to survive the encounter (spoiler alert: it isn’t the X-Wing). While Luke and R2 fit neatly in the cockpit and droid slot respectively, they never feel snug, so they rattle around a little too. It's similar to the Lego AT-ST Raider, which feels a little shaky when you start to actually use it.Įlsewhere, the landing gear is really loose too, and keeps falling off, so it’s difficult to put down and pick up repeatedly without having to repair the model. We spent more time replacing pieces that fell off than our young tester actually spent playing with it, which is a real shame. Firing the green laser projectiles from the bottom wings is awkward to do, and you’ll likely knock off an exhaust port or two while you’re trying to access the spring-loaded mechanism. While the opening and closing of the S-foils is relatively satisfying, it does highlight how flimsy the wings feel when attached to the body of the craft. Sadly, it all falls apart when you start to play with it. This is a superb collector model for sure, and rivals the recent Lego TIE Fighter for ‘realism’. The colors are perfect, the stickers add an extra layer of detail, and the dimensions are excellent too. From the minifigs to the overall look of the spaceship, it’s very faithful. In terms of authenticity, the Lego Star Wars X-Wing is first-rate.
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