I was excited to hear that LEGO would release an affordable Luke's X-Wing set. The Sequel Trilogy X-Wings were a little too expensive for my taste but this set lets you battle the Empire on a budget.
Design:
LEGO makes great use of the parts to create a "streamlined" version of the Rebel X-Wing. The wings could be a little sturdier but that would require more pieces, resulting in a higher price point. My only real complaint is that LEGO advertises "retractable landing gear" and it is absolutely not retractable. It would've been a simple thing to include but it isn't a deal-breaker.
Build:
The build was fun and didn't take too long. 500-ish pieces is the perfect middle ground for someone who wants to immerse themselves in the build but doesn't have 5+ hours to dedicate.
This would be a great set for a parent/guardian and child to build together. There are really simple moments that I found myself breezing through, but the mechanism that allows the fighter to transition from cruise to attack mode (where the wings form an "X") was a beast and required some real concentration.
There were some stickers, which is to be expected, but not enough to make the process unenjoyable. It took me about 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the set from unboxing to "swooshing".
Playability:
The starfighter is relatively swooshable and easy to hang onto. Switching from cruise to attack mode is a breeze and can be done with one finger while "swooshing" the set around.
The Rebel fighter features two spring-loaded shooters that are ready to take down any LEGO TIE Fighters that might show up. And an extra red projectile is included.
There's also, as always, a spot for R2-D2 to ride along. Aside from the spring shooters and "X" wing formation, there is not much else to this set. But there doesn't need to be. This is Luke's X-Wing and, if you are any kind of fan of the Original Trilogy, it will push all the right buttons.
Display:
The set looks great on my shelf. The only downfall is that the fighter cannot be displayed in its attack/"X" formation without the assistance of a few extra pieces but that is true to canon as an X-Wing is, as far as I know, unable to land in attack position.
Minifigs:
We get three minifigs and our trusty droid, R2-D2. Luke, Leia and the set-exclusive General Dodonna all look good, although R2's head printing was a little off but it isn't noticeable unless you're looking really closely. Luke comes with a blue lightsaber including a shiny silver hilt and Leia and the General both sport blasters.
Value:
The average price-per-piece for this set is 10.5 cents which is very good for a licensed set. There are no side builds or "bonus" material but what we get is very good. It's a $50 Luke's X-Wing, something that fans have been wanting for a long time. After ordering the set, putting it together and flying it from my living room up to my bedroom, I can say that this is a near-perfect set for a LEGO enthusiast who wants a fun, enjoyable build experience without having to take out a second mortgage. Well worth the $50 price point.
Final Thoughts:
It's Luke's X-Wing. If you know, you know. Great, affordable set, really fun and interesting build and decent (including one exclusive) minifigs. If you want more than that, then the Force may not be as strong with you as you thought.
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Rebel starfighter for action-packed adventures
A great-value, highly detailed, LEGO brick version of Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter from the classic Star Wars trilogy.
Lots of authentic features
The X-wing has space for R2-D2, wings that can be adjusted at the touch of a button, retractable landing gear and more!
LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter
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4 iconic Star Wars charactersLuke Skywalker, Princess Leia, General Dodonna and R2-D2. |
Built for battleKids will love firing the 2 spring-loaded shooters. |
Recreate classic actionAdd the Imperial TIE Fighter (75300) for aerial duels. |
Fantastic gift idea
This 474-piece building toy makes a great present for kids aged 9+ who are into Star Wars, space adventures and battle play.
Inspire youngsters’ imaginations
Role-playing with this building set is a great way for children to develop creativity and storytelling skills.
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It was a good build and a good size set. I needed it to complete a large small and medium x wing. Very happy with how it turned out. Also liked getting the princess leia minifigure
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It was a good build and a good size set. I needed it to complete a large small and medium x wing. Very happy with how it turned out. Also liked getting the princess leia minifigure
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It is a very good set but in the product images it said the x-wing had retractable landing gear and I am upset because this is not true
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
Great fun for me to put together with my 5-year-old
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
My son is a bit too young to watch Star Wars, but we read him the books and he’s becoming interested in the storyline. He’s of course obsessed with Luke Skywalker, so we got him this set for Christmas. He was able to somewhat independently put this together and has played with it ever since. It’s pretty durable for a Lego structure, and it has shooting probes that are fun. The figurines are great too. Our current favorite is the little R2D2.
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