LEGO Star Wars: Mini X-Wing Starfighter (Dark Packaging) Set 30051 (Bagged)

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Twisting the knob activates the cam mechanism in the body, using a 1×5 rounded plate to push apart Technic knobs, which in turn opens up the wings. Keepability [4] – It’s an X-wing – one of the most iconic Star Wars ships – so even with its small problems, makes it a very collectable set. The current value for a new and sealed Mini X-Wing Fighter is estimated at 13 € with an average yearly gain of about 10%. There’s also a lot of leeway in the construction of the wings, making them quite wobbly on the final model. Still I'd pick the RAS over this one anytime - mostly because we've seen so many X-wing minis during the past 10+ years of LEGO Star Wars.

If you plan on making any LEGO Star Wars purchases for May the 4th, please consider using the affiliate links in this post, as I may receive a small commission with each purchase that supports the work I do here on the blog! The display stand angles the X-wing upwards so if you have it on a high shelf you probably will see the underside. We don't claim any ownership on their stuff that we feature on this site, just copyright on our words and self-made videos. Previous UCS sets used large stickers which were tricky to apply, so this is a welcome change that feels a lot more premium. Total: 44/50 It's a mini and should be reviewed as one, of course you aren't getting any minifig's, and the piece count is going to be low.The printed display plaque feels rightfully premium, the two included minifigures are the definitive LEGO versions of Pilot Luke and R2-D2, ensuring that the model looks great when put in a display case or atop a shelf. The back of the box has the model in landed mode on its display stand, along with mini graphics showing the features and comparison images. Until LEGO decides to make a 1xn plate with clips on both sides, I think we’ll be stuck with this dilemma for awhile. 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.

X-wing Starfighter joins a prestigious lineup of LEGO Star Wars sets, and has a lot to live up to – let’s see if this set can stand out!

It has a four-legged design which replicates the display stand on the original 2000 UCS X-wing set, and looks good despite its simplistic design.

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. Age range 8+ Packaging None (loose parts) Availability Promotional Notes [AU] Make-and-take at a May 4th event. This is probably one of my least favourite parts of the model, as the shaping looks very disjointed instead of looking like one complete section.Almost immediately from that point on The X-wing was immensely popular among fans and the fighter is now one of the most recognizable spaceships of all time. That said, with Double VIP Points and a slew of LEGO Gifts with Purchase (GWPs) for May the 4th, it definitely feels like the appropriate time to pick the UCS X-Wing up if you don’t own the older version, and want to add the latest and greatest into your Ultimate Collectors Series collection. Some fans have criticised the plastic injection mark which is still visible in the centre, but that is a very minor issue in my book, and I’m a huge fan of the new printed plaque. Introduced in the early 2000s, these sets focus on miniaturized versions of iconic Star Wars ships and vehicles.