LEGO 75149 - Star Wars Resistance X-Wing Fighter

This X-Wing is almost exactly the same as Poe's X-Wing, except for the colour scheme and a new play feature. However, I think it's worth owning both because: 1. Can you have too many X-Wings? 2. It comes with an amazing Lor San Tekka minifigure.The build is relatively easy and interesting. The only repetitive parts are the wings which aren't quite movie accurate. It's a shame Lego didn't try to fix that flaw in this set. The vaporator included will fall over like it does when the blast Kylo Ren freezes finally hits it, startling all the stormtroopers in the vicinity. Another play feature is that the engine of the X-Wing will come out, mimicking it being damaged as in the film.The minifigures are great. Lor San Tekka's minifigure is detailed and true to the film. ... MoreThis X-Wing is almost exactly the same as Poe's X-Wing, except for the colour scheme and a new play feature. However, I think it's worth owning both because: 1. Can you have too many X-Wings? 2. It comes with an amazing Lor San Tekka minifigure.The build is relatively easy and interesting. The only repetitive parts are the wings which aren't quite movie accurate. It's a shame Lego didn't try to fix that flaw in this set. The vaporator included will fall over like it does when the blast Kylo Ren freezes finally hits it, startling all the stormtroopers in the vicinity. Another play feature is that the engine of the X-Wing will come out, mimicking it being damaged as in the film.The minifigures are great. Lor San Tekka's minifigure is detailed and true to the film. However it would have been nice if Lor could have come with the map piece he gives to Poe. It's one of the only Lor San Tekka figures available so is a must have. Poe is wearing his famous jacket rather than his flight suit, so is quite different to the minifigure included in Poe's X-Wing. BB-8 is adorable in Lego form. Finally there's the flametrooper who has a very accurate helmet and is overall very detailed.This is a great Force Awakens set to have and an awesome X-Wing. The only drawback is the price, but it is still a good set and a fun build.

First off, the good. This is a good looking set, which is well-built and sturdy. Compared to the previous generation of minifig-scale x-wing (9493), it is sleeker-looking, and slightly larger. The larger engine intakes of this model look good. The wing mechanism works similarly (if it ain't broke...), although it is now controlled from the top of the fuselage, which doesn't look as good as on the back. The cockpit piece is also an improvement. The minifigs with this set are good, and the addition of the vaporator is a nice touch as it provides some quite rare ground detail.Some minor issues: The rear of the engines feels more wobbly than it did with 9493, due to the way the technic beams seem put on as an afterthought. The main guns also don't look as good as they ... MoreFirst off, the good. This is a good looking set, which is well-built and sturdy. Compared to the previous generation of minifig-scale x-wing (9493), it is sleeker-looking, and slightly larger. The larger engine intakes of this model look good. The wing mechanism works similarly (if it ain't broke...), although it is now controlled from the top of the fuselage, which doesn't look as good as on the back. The cockpit piece is also an improvement. The minifigs with this set are good, and the addition of the vaporator is a nice touch as it provides some quite rare ground detail.Some minor issues: The rear of the engines feels more wobbly than it did with 9493, due to the way the technic beams seem put on as an afterthought. The main guns also don't look as good as they did previously, with missing detail at the front. I don't particularly like the way the spring-loaded missiles poke out at the back, but I appreciate that they do provide a good play feature, and that they can just be taken out. It is a shame that the wings do not work as they do in-universe. They are supposed to overlap and fit snugly with the top flush behind the bottom. These don't do that at all, and the result looks a bit awkward. I realise that doing it accurately would have presented a challenge to the wing stability, but I'm sure it could have been done. My suspicion is that it would have required a change in the wing opening mechanism, which was avoided by the designer.None of those are major issues, so I still do like like set and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it except for one thing. The price.Fundamentally, this is the same set as Poe's X-wing, but with a different colour scheme, different minifigs, and a different minor build. Why then, does it cost £15 more? This is especially bizarre when considering that, in the US, the sets are the same price. If anything, this set would have been easier and cheaper to develop (since the design and development had largely already been done for 75102). I can understand why Lego wouldn't wish to undercut 75102, but for this to be £15 more expensive (now that we've had the promised price increase for certain sets) is ridiculous. I don't feel that the pricing of £70 for 75102 is especially good itself either, when compared to 9493, but I digress.I'd be very interested to hear a justification for the price of this set in the UK, because from my perspective I can't see it. It is a good set and I'd recommend getting it, but only at a discount. The full RRP is just too much.

Fantastic set but mine arrived badly damaged. The exterior walmart box was fine but the lego set inside was destroyed, so that means it was SHIPPED TO ME KNOWING IT WAS BADLY DAMAGED. I got a lego set that is devalued but paid full price. How can someone in logistics ship me a box in that condition !!! what a huge waste of time returning this set and ordering another, specially as walmart does not carry in B.C stores. The set 5 out of 5 stars but the retailer (walmart) 1 of 5 stars. next time i willorder collector sets directly from manufacturer. Walmart is. Not letting me put where I would radther buy from.