The X-Wing Fighter You're Looking For
This is Lego's fourth iteration of the Star Wars X-Wing Fighter (not including the mini-scale and Ultimate Collectors Series (UCS) versions). The first was #7140 in 1999 (reprised in 2002 with set #7142). Lego came out with set #4502 in 2003, and #6212 in 2006. The UCS kit, #7191, came out in 2000 and retailed for $150. [UCS are large and intricate, and are geared mainly toward collectors rather than for play.] This latest set arrived in January of 2012. [Addendum, 7/2013] Lego released a new UCS X-Wing (#10240) in May of this year which retails for $200.
This latest version is, arguably, the best of the non-UCS versions. It is very much an evolution of 6212. Like the earlier set, it has working x-wings (they open and close using a gear at the rear of the craft), an opening cockpit, and retractable nose gear. Where the set differs is in the mini-figures and some key design features. The prior set included six mini-figures whereas this set includes only four: Luke, R2-D2,...
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This is the coolest lego set I have ever bought. It was so much fun to put together and it looks incredible! great purchase!
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My son loved it, he is a star wars fan and really enjoyed putting this together. Great for display but as any lego needs to be treated nicelly....
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