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LEGO Star Wars Red Five X-wing Starfighter

by Thita (admin) on February 20, 2013

in LEGO Star Wars

You probably already heard about the next LEGO Star Wars set in the Ultimate Collector Series as most LEGO forums and blogs announced it last week. I was not able to post the press-release as I was out of town, but I thought to do it now so we can discuss it. 🙂

#10240 LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter

The new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector set is the #10240 LEGO Star Wars Red Five X-wing Starfighter. I find LEGO’s choice for the X-wing quite puzzling as it has been released before in the Ultimate Collector Series back in the year 2000 as the #7191 LEGO Star Wars UCS X-wing Fighter. Perhaps this indicates that other Star Wars Ultimate Collector sets will also be resurrected. This is good news for those who are new to the hobby and missed the previous releases, but not so good news for collectors who rather see something unique and different each time in the Ultimate Collector Series.

#10240 LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter Details

Here is a comparison picture between the original and the new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series X-wing. The old one is on the left and the new on the right. Please note that I flipped the image of the new X-wing so they both face the same direction. (Click image for larger view.)

LEGO Star Wars Old and New X-wing Starfighter

Anyhow, the X-wing is definitely an iconic Star Wars ship and it is also quite good looking, so besides the repetition I have no complaints. Below is the official LEGO video on this set where the designer explains the differences between the old and the new versions of the X-wing Starfighter.

And here is the official description: Build the ultimate LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter! Collect and create the most highly detailed LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter ever produced… ever. This iconic starfighter is featured in many of the most exciting Star Wars battle scenes, including the decisive battle scene above planet Yavin. Now you can recreate the moment when Luke Skywalker’s X-wing delivered the proton torpedo that led to the destruction of the Imperial Death Star!!! Help the rebel cause!

#10240 LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter Back View

With 1,558 pieces, this realistically detailed model features opening wings and cockpit, a special display stand, data sheet label and R2-D2. The ship measures over 10″ (26cm) high, 20″ (52cm) long and 18″ (46cm) wide!

Includes R2-D2 astromech-droid
Features highly authentic detailing, and wings and opening cockpit
Includes 1,558 pieces
Measures over 10 “(26cm) high, 20″ (52cm) long and 18 “(46cm) wide
Includes display stand and data sheet label!
Recommended for ages 16+

#10240 LEGO star Wars X-wing Starfighter Close-Up

Available for sale directly through LEGO beginning May 2013 via the Online LEGO Shop for US $199.99 CA $249.99 DE 199.99€ UK 169.99 £ DK 1699.00 DKK.

What do you think? How do you like the new version of the LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter? Do you own the first edition? How do you think this one compares? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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2013 LEGO sets & minifigures videos

by Thita (admin) on February 19, 2013

in Other News & Updates

We have talked about the 2013 LEGO sets coming up later this year extensively, but I also wanted to share with you a few videos from Spieletest.at to give you an even better idea of what’s coming. Spieletest.at is one of my favorite channels on YouTube as they always have excellent coverage of the toy fairs, and this year is no exception. Just take a look! 😀

➡ 2013 LEGO STAR WARS SETS & MINIFIGS: there is a nice assortment of sets and a full array of minifigures in this theme. I have been very impressed with the LEGO Star Wars minifigures in the past couple of years and LEGO is not disappointing this year either.

➡ 2013 LEGO MARVEL & DC SUPER HEROES SETS & MINIFIGS: the sets are on the smallish side in this wave, however the minifigs are just excellent. And there are a lot of them! Any LEGO Super Hero collector should be in ecstasy- at least that’s what I think! 🙄

➡ 2013 LEGO LORD OF THE RINGS SETS & MINIFIGS: to me this is the most exciting collection this year. A lot of fans are complaining that the Lord of the Rings sets in this wave are too small, but I’m quite happy with them. Small means more affordable so I can buy a greater variety. And one can always buy multiplies of each set to expand a scene (like the one with the Black Gate). The minifigures continue to be absolutely fantastic – I mean really; LEGO is going out of its way to make Lord of the Rings fans happy.

➡ 2013 LEGO CASTLE SETS & MINIFIGS: this video actually only shows the minifigures in the now LEGO Castle line, but you can look up the previous discussions for the sets themselves in the LEGO Castle section.

➡ 2013 LEGO LEGENDS OF CHIMA SETS & MINIFIGS: here again the focus is on the minifigures, but we discussed the sets already anyway. If you missed them check out the LEGO Legends of Chima section.

➡ 2013 LEGO FRIENDS SETS & MINIFIGS: more sweet sets for girls! The LEGO Friends sets have been a huge success since their launch, and looks like LEGO is still full of ideas for interesting and innovative sets to build up Hearlake City. I particularly like the school in this wave, and we finally get some boys included! 😛

So what do you think? How do you like the upcoming LEGO sets, and especially the minifigures? Are you planning to collect them? Which ones? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below! 😉

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