What some feared and others expected has happened: LEGO "re-releases" an X-Wing in a collector's version.
Here is set 10240 Red Five X-Wing Starfighter (1558 pieces, 26x52x46 cm), a distant cousin of set 7191 X-Wing Starfighter (1300 pieces) released in 2000, which it will make us forget.
I like this new model. It is a modern evolution, updated, less cubic, logical ... The classic glass roof will not be to everyone's taste but it remains faithful to the model of the film, difficult to do otherwise ... Big development welcome on the tiles engines and on the nose of the ship.
This is also, and above all, a great opportunity for those who weren't lucky enough to get set 7191 at a reasonable price to add an X-Wing in UCS format to their collection. There's no mention of the Ultimate Collector Series in the official press release, as if LEGO wanted to avoid confusion and criticism from collectors following this thinly veiled remake.
Retail prices advertised by LEGO: US $ 199.99, CA $ 249.99, DE 199.99 €, UK 169.99 £. Marketing in May 2013.
Below is the official press release:
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Build the ultimate LEGO® Star Wars ™ X-wing Starfighter! Collect and create the most highly detailed LEGO® Star Wars ™ X-wing Starfighter ever produced. This iconic starfighter is featured in many of the most exciting Star Wars battle scenes, including the decisive battle scene above planet Yavin ™. Recreate the moment when Luke Skywalker's X-wing delivered the proton torpedo that led to the destruction of the Imperial Death Star! With 1,558 pieces, this realistically detailed model features opening wings and cockpit, a special display stand, data sheet label and R2-D2. • Includes R2-D2 atromech droid |
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