It’s been ten years since the last Ultimate Collector’s Series version of the X-wing, so it’s not surprising to see a new LEGO version in 2023. This one, just like the others, does a few things right, and a few things wrong, but overall it’s still a winner. On the open market, a used set will fetch in the range of between 5 € and 13 € depending on the condition. This model features gear-operated folding wings, opening cockpit with space for one pilot, space for an astromech droid, and a stand for display.

LEGO made new 3×3 curved panels which look wonderful for the external bodywork, while 2×2 tiles are placed on their side to represent the intakes. Age range 8+ Packaging None (loose parts) Availability Promotional Notes [AU] Make-and-take at a May 4th event. These are applied to brand new 4×8 inverted tile pieces, which appear in both white and light grey in this set. The Rebels rely on the X-wing fighter” — and this one has functioning wings that open and close for greater maneuverability in space.There’s also gaps between the center bodywork and the engines, but this space is needed for the engines to open up, so it’s trickier to get rid of. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the brick and knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site. UCS X-Wing Starfighter will be released on 1 May 2023 for LEGO VIPs, and will be part of the massive 2023 LEGO Star Wars Day campaign, which will net you 2x VIP Points, and a whole raft of Star Wars-related GWPs. Needless to say, it took awhile and my fingers are pretty well grayed from the ink but I'm rather proud of it.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, DUPLO, the FRIENDS logo, the MINIFIGURES logo, DREAMZzz, NINJAGO, VIDIYO and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the LEGO Group. While they lack the size and intricacy of larger sets, they capture the essence and key features of the original designs using a minimal number of pieces. Build [4] – The aesthetics of the design are immaculate, replicating the shaping of an X-wing well (apart from the nose), but the slight wobbliness prevalent throughout the model is annoying. Apart from the clunky nose design, I’d say the designers have knocked the aesthetics department out of the park. The hexagonal rear of the X-wing is recreated perfectly here, complete with accurate greebling detail (included a blank dark grey gaming controller piece)!They absolutely nailed the proportions and shaping – while the tapering hexagonal shape of the narrow body does not translate to LEGO well, the designers have replicated it exceptionally. The box was complete with all the decoration seen on the various 20th Anniversary Star Wars sets, a set number of 40519 (the event's date written in typical, local formatting) and the set name "World's Largest LEGO Star Wars Unboxing". Build: 8/10 I ranked this an 8 due to the ease of building, the pose ability, and the sturdiness of the model, it doesn't break easily.