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

All about the toys from Hasbro, Kenner, Galoob...

Moderators: dranoel, hbng, Valentin

User avatar
Valentin
Posts: 800
Joined: Wed May 18, 2005 10:50 pm
Location: vvormvvorm!
Contact:

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

Post by Valentin » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:29 am

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:
Image
Image
Image
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...

Image

Out of the box...
Image

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

Close-up of the interior.
Image

All out!
Image

A closer look at the leaflet and the sticker.
Image
Image
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. :roll:

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

And not forgetting some close-ups...

S-foils in attack mode.
Image

The engine.
Image

The astromech port.
Image

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

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

The ladders.
Image
Image
Image
Image

And not forgetting the figures themselves...
Image
Image
Image
Image

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

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... :roll:
• The ladders need help to stay on... :roll:
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. :wink: }
• 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. 8)
TK3835 [Hooters]
501st Legion

Image

User avatar
WeI
Posts: 172
Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:01 pm
Location: McNally Rd

Post by WeI » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:34 am

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

zirst
Posts: 307
Joined: Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:43 pm

Post by zirst » Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:01 am

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

heavyarms
Posts: 4
Joined: Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:06 pm

Post by heavyarms » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:18 pm

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

trooperJ
Posts: 94
Joined: Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:41 pm
Location: jr.west

Post by trooperJ » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:43 pm

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

User avatar
Valentin
Posts: 800
Joined: Wed May 18, 2005 10:50 pm
Location: vvormvvorm!
Contact:

Post by Valentin » Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:50 pm

@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. :twisted: 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.
TK3835 [Hooters]
501st Legion

Image

jenki
Posts: 371
Joined: Fri May 30, 2008 8:13 pm
Contact:

Post by jenki » Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:27 pm

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

User avatar
Valentin
Posts: 800
Joined: Wed May 18, 2005 10:50 pm
Location: vvormvvorm!
Contact:

Post by Valentin » Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:21 am

More snapshots to blast into the weekend... 8)

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

Image
"Yep. S-foils to attack position."

Image
"Right on!"

Image
"Right with you!"

Image
"To attack speed!"

Image
"Targeting..."

Image
"He's fast!"

Image
"Not for long."

Image
"Almost... Almost..."

TBC? :roll:
TK3835 [Hooters]
501st Legion

Image

jenki
Posts: 371
Joined: Fri May 30, 2008 8:13 pm
Contact:

Post by jenki » Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:28 am

pew pew pew

User avatar
recon
Posts: 1543
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:20 am
Location: Singapore

Post by recon » Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:44 am

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? :lol:

jenki
Posts: 371
Joined: Fri May 30, 2008 8:13 pm
Contact:

Post by jenki » Sat Aug 01, 2009 1:14 am

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
Posts: 94
Joined: Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:41 pm
Location: jr.west

Post by trooperJ » Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:25 am

Valentin wrote:More snapshots to blast into the weekend... 8)


TBC? :roll:
Yes! yes! continue!!


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

User avatar
jedi7
Posts: 1679
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:34 pm
Location: Ossus & Tampines SG

Post by jedi7 » Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:27 pm

Hey, I'm very late!!! Is it still available for purchase??? :cry:
A jedi's ally is the FORce, his strength flows from IT.

zplus
Posts: 9
Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:42 pm

Post by zplus » Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:23 pm

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

gundam_skywalker
Posts: 487
Joined: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:32 pm

Post by gundam_skywalker » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:38 pm

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.

Post Reply

Return to “Star Wars Toys”