Pictorial Review: Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighterâ„¢

[Valentin]

Star Wars The Legacy Collection - Wedge Antilles' X-Wing Starfighterâ„¢
Item #: 87847
UPC/EAN/ISBN: 653569361299
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Availability: Target Exclusive, Online Stores
Release Date: September 2009
Price: SGD$99.90/USD$54.99

It's out... and very early. With the photos from SDCC 2009 still fresh and piping hot on most collector sites, this is in fact a delightful surprise.

Packaging:

The X-wing fighter has become the symbol of the Rebellion. Swift, reliable and highly responsive in battle, this rugged craft is capable of absorbing plenty of damage in combat. X-wings have flown in all major battles against the Empire and are the preferred fighters of Rebel pilots. In the bustling Alliance hangers, X-wings are prepared to for another battle with Imperial fighters, as pilots and technicians check engines, instruments and weapons. One Alliance pilot, Wedge Antilles, flew an X-wing in the Battle of Yavin as Red Two and as Red Leader in the Battle of Endor.

• Includes Wedge Antilles and astromech droid figure!
• Pilot fits in cockpit
• Astromech port fits droid!
• S-foils moves in to attack position!
• Optional Rogue Squadron™ markings included.
• Retractable landing gear

The packaging is of the latest red and white design, as per the clone wars, with the difference being that it states legacy collection. And being the impatient me, let's just tear into the packaging...



Out of the box...


The bottom... with the rest of the parts.


Close-up of the interior.


All out!


A closer look at the leaflet and the sticker.


Like most hasbro stuff, am definitely not using that sub-standard sticker, since it's not even transparent, but comes with a white background. Ever wonder how awful that would look like on the non-white x-wing? Then again, it's still a nice thought, since this would also cater to EU collectors.

Let's take a look at the 6 views of the starfighter...







And not forgetting some close-ups...

S-foils in attack mode.


The engine.


The astromech port.


The cockpit. {Hmm... ain't we missing the sticker for the instruments panel?, actually even the box art is missing that part. Shucks...}


The parts to make this starfighter purchase all worthwhile...

The ladders.





And not forgetting the figures themselves...





And last but not least... A comparison... with the previous release of the Red 5 X-wing...


To wrap it all up...
• The plastic used definitely feels more toy-like, and there's also less weathering.
• Where's the cockpit's instruments panels???
• Decals definitely looks better on vehicles than stickers.
• With the number of accessories... maybe a slightly retooled x-wing with a cargo compartment?
• The wings are already warped while in packaging...
• The ladders need help to stay on...
Which puts it all into one perspective... Is this worth it?

Well... YES!
• There's just so much rebel alliance x-wing pilots flooding the pegs and shelves... where's the x-wing?
• Ladders!!! Hasbro finally gave us some very useful accessories!!
• 2 characters in a package for much lower price point than previous releases, what's not to like.
• I LOVE THE REPAINTS. BRING IT ON! {Just the x-wings only though. }
• moar... MOar... MOAR... MOAR!!! X-WINGs for this battle pack -> http://starwars.sg/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2409

And... yes. It's a good buy, I would say.

Thanks for reading, and hopefully more snapshots over the weekend.

[WeI]

IS there a 20% off during this weekend ? and which metro ? CWP or Cp . thank you very much for sharing with me .!

[zirst]

Great review Valentin ! Looks like you are on a roll . First CTT, now X-wing ! Will the wings sag over time ?

[heavyarms]

This x-wing looks great. May i know what is the box size?

[trooperJ]

Valentin

Nice one!
I really like the ladders too. add realism when displayed.
With Wedge helmet under arm really makes a nice scene.

but i think Luke's red 5 looks better with the weathering

But overall its one sweet looking toy!!
Oh yeah!!

Always looking forward to your pictorials review

[Valentin]

@WeI: Yes, there is. It's advertised in today's Straits Times, for every branch. I notice that you tend to go very off-topic.

@zirst: Thank you. Indeed, I think so myself too. Unfortunately, yes, the wings do sag or warp over time. I usually store them detached, or like gundam skywalker's method for those who display, switch the bottom wings with the top wings after extended periods of display.

@heavyarms: It is. It's about 52cm(L)x35cm(W)x17cm(H).

@trooperJ: Thank you! Indeed, they do.

[jenki]

if ur astromech's a BAD u can stuff it into the storage compartment... L OL

[Valentin]

More snapshots to blast into the weekend...


"Hey, Luke. You saw that last one?"


"Yep. S-foils to attack position."


"Right on!"


"Right with you!"


"To attack speed!"


"Targeting..."


"He's fast!"


"Not for long."


"Almost... Almost..."

TBC?

[jenki]

pew pew pew

[recon]

Sighs got the news too late, oh well, still prefer the daigobah x wing as its more realistic.

Wonders why they did a brown dusting/weathering on the cockpit area instead of grey as it makes it looks more beige aka yellowing effect than the rest of the x wing itself.

Anyone wishes to let go a daigobah x wing?

[jenki]

lol the stickers... one of the few pilots who can have two death stars painted on his kill record x3 or was he the only one? since luke didn had the 2nd one!

[trooperJ]

More snapshots to blast into the weekend...


TBC?

Yes! yes! continue!!


Interceptors are fast buggers
The x-wings have to work hard to chase after one...

[jedi7]

Hey, I'm very late!!! Is it still available for purchase???

[zplus]

Some sources say it will come in September. I hope it will.

[gundam_skywalker]

Just opened up today. Hasbro had done it again. Really a failure. The pilot seat backrest is suppose to open outwards and act as a door for accessories. Now the backrest pushes inwards and is difficult to pull out without using a tool. Wedge figure had to push all the way down into the cockpit in order for the canopy to close properly. The ladder's design seems to have another part that can fasten to the X-wing.