LEGO Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter REVIEW | Set 75355
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Happy to report that LEGO has an official fix now for the stand issue: czcams.com/users/shorts_iogwUBRaWg
I really think this set should have had some landing gear, it would have been pretty straightforward to implement on a ship this size
I agree
maybe it isn't supposed to be in a landed.
@@mreggs3731 do u watch Star Wars??? 💀
Yes it would be really appreciated by everyone , these details matter most than anything.
Bro needs to go back to English class lol
The current engines are actually more or less correctly scaled with the actual ship (maybe just slightly too large, but that’s just a limitation of the medium) it just looks weird because the engines on most previous LEGO X-Wings were way too small. This one’s engines are the closest to correct we’ve ever gotten in LEGO. Also you had a good point about the wings, they might be a bit too short which makes it look a little weird. Plus R2 is tiny which also makes the engines look bigger than they actually are.
Artoo is actually pretty accurately scaled.
@@lukerope1906 for r2 to be scaled it would need to have a 3x3 head (more or less)
after watching this i am blown away with how good it looks, i’m a huge fan of these “cheaper” ucs sets i missed out on that a-wing and i wont miss out on this one
I just ordered this. So wish I had gotten that A-wing
I missed out on the a wing but had to buy it from eBay
You can still get the A wing at a decent price
As someone who was a broke child in 2013 I'm happy they've rereleased this. I've wanted to get my hands on this set for a while but the resale price was dumb.
I absolutely love this design. I know it's controversial but I think it's by far the best LEGO X Wing we've gotten to date.
I stand by 75218 the 2018 play scale x wing being the best and most accurate looking x wing in my eyes. its also got the benefit of being playscale so r2 and luke dont look to small when inside it.
I think it's "S-Foils" not "X-Foils" - at least based on the film dialogue. S stands for "Strike" apparently. Anyhoo, this is a nice model, I'll probably pick it up once it's on at least 20% off, and after the UCS Venator.
I was sceptical at first, but seeing it displayed on video shows the angles much better than pictures. Definitely want it now.
A sticker sheet in a UCS set is pretty brutal.
Since 2010 💪
Honestly, it’s a shame that printed pieces aren’t standard for every Lego set. Lego is selling premium priced products, especially when it comes to their SW line. The fact that they use stickers doesn’t reflect that.
@@zennar1537 Well Printed pieces cost money and LEGO can not keep up with printed pieces in every set they have other sets to do and lego does 100+ plus sets a year and they ain't cheap and yes it is a premium product but you buy it for the building experience wnd it's not about the printing/sticker pieces all the time and I get what your saying I also hate stickers and something I don't even put stickers in the set but you admire the lego designer's hard work in the set not the stickers
@@Mephiles_007.. Almost ran out of breath reading that. God damn.
To expand on your points:
It is a bit weird to assume everyone is buying a UCS kit for the build experience. Not everyone is doing that, some people just want a nice display model, and some people are younger and want to "swoosh" it around their room (of course depending on the kit). I'm sure some people out there purchase UCS kits for the build experience, but to that I have to ask--would it not be a better build experience to work with printed pieces over stickers?
Lego does a lot of sets a year, but they're also an 11.8 billion dollar company selling a premium product. They're cheaping out and I don't like that. Sell me something expensive that's worth it, don't half-ass it.
And finally, you can admire a designers work while being annoyed with sticker usage. I do quite like how the X-Wing looks, but I don't like that it requires sticker usage on critical areas. Do not forget there is nuance to this sorta thing. UCS, I'd argue, is primarily aimed at adults. Adults who are absolutely going to be more critical of smaller details.
TL;DR - not everyone buys UCS kits for the build experience, if they are printed pieces would make for a superior build experience. You can admire a designers work and dislike the inclusion of stickers in a premium product designed by a multibillion dollar corporation.
I’m fine with some stickers in other sets, but for a UCS? Nah, every piece should be printed
I was truly on the fence on this one however after watching this in depth review, despite a few minor shortfalls with the set, feel it's worth it. Thank you for being objective and professional on your reviews!
2:07 I don't get why Lego has made so many custom pieces that still require stickers. For my 2013 X Wing, I personally opted to not put the stickers on the windshield. I also did this when I got my UCS A Wing.
I was really on the fence with this set, not really sure if I wanted to jump at the chance to order one right when they come out, but honestly your review really sealed the deal for me! Super excited for this and the MIDI Executor to release!
The lack of landing gear at this size is simply ridiculous.
Well that's what the stands for... when it's flying it don't have gear down so they made the right choice
Having spent over 2 months recreating a 3D model of an X-wing from photos of filming models, I really appreciate the detail that went into this set. People who say the proportions are off should go see the movie 😜
The proportions are definitely off. The wings are simply too short compared to their engines. I don't hate the set as others do, but it is slightly wrong!
obviously you don't understand about x-wing...
Compare an image of the ship from the movie and the model, side by side. The model is obviously way too short and the engines just a tad too large.
The thing that I love about lego. Is that if you had a massive bin of Legos, you could build this without buying the set. Yeah probably alot of it won't have the right colors. But that could be cool too. Maybe you could call it a " Jaku x wing scrap fighter " and pretend that it was put together of different crashes x Wings from different squadrons. The only thing you'd have a hard time finding would be the windshield piece. Idk where you would find a windshield piece like that unless you just got that piece from lego. But that's what I used to do as a kid. I had a huge bin of Legos and some that used to be star wars sets. So I had some of the cockpit pieces laying around and I ended up finding the old instructions and started building the ships. Found most of the right colors because of how many Legos I actually had but some of them were made of lots of different colors and although it wasn't cannon or seen in star wars like that. I was still playing eith a star wars ship that I wasn't playing with before I built it. Legos are amazing
Awesome review! Thanks!
Having both the first and second version I have to say I am stoked for the third! The comparison you make between v2 and v3 here pretty much sums up what I thought about v1 vs v2 :) I agree with your thoughts when comparing v2 and v3. Great review! I'll have the opportunity to compare the 3 of them soon! :) As for the wing length, I think that is easy to mod if you wanna try (I might). The studs on the side I think is a nice touch - sort of a retro nod from a set heavily depending on SNOT.
Exactly what I was thinking Awesome Retro mod/ Nod instead of plain Vanilla
I think that is WAY better than the previous UCS, that old one looks really blocky and dated. Shame it´s missing the landing gear, but still that is by far the best looking X-Wing what Lego has done. And looking the bottom of the set you can easily add landing gear if you like so.
Having seen that they got the angle to go down the whole length of the thing and not just the standard big hinge bricks making these sharper angles, that makes a huge difference in my opinion of the set because the official images really don't capture that detail. One quality of life thing with the set that I would change though is the nose, and not so much the size, but the color would be better if it were gray. The X-Wing is a difficult ship in Star Wars to replicate colorwise because technically it is white, but there's so much grit and grime slapped on it that it looks more gray, and so there's really just no way to emphasize that since LEGO never decided to expand their Very Light Gray palette that was only really relegated to tiny pieces in obscure mosaics and a few Bionicle sets, but had the nose been gray, that helps differentiate it from the rest of the ship, and perhaps that sloping would have been more noticeable and really helped sell it through the official images. I don't know. It's not a set for me, but I have a greater appreciation for it than what the official images conveyed. If ever I were to get a UCS X-Wing, it would probably be the original from 2000 if I could get it at a decent price. That's just the era of LEGO Star Wars I enjoy most because it's what I grew up with, and not to knock a number of sets these days, but we've left the realm of Star Wars made of LEGO and just gone into Star Wars replicas that happen to be LEGO, even the playsets, and a lot of charm is missing in newer sets, despite how incredible they look, that is felt in most 15+ years old LEGO Star Wars sets, including the UCS X-Wing from 2000, dreaded STAMPs and all.
I was on the fence about maybe waiting to pick this up.
Seeing all the positive reviews it looks like I’m grabbing this.
I do think the one thing that people forget is that you're not building a traditional model set. its LEGO, if you don't like the wing length or the lack of landing gear then modify them on your own! I will personally be redesigning the wings on my X-wing to be a few studs longer, and I might add landing gear but i'm not sure yet. Don't let the build get in the way of you making it the way YOU wanna make it, you can always change it back anyway.
Just placed my order! Thank you for the review, mate!
So, what do you think?
Have you built yours yet?
X-foils...
I don't have either of the previous two UCS X-wings, so I'll definitely be picking this one up. Now, if only they'd release a new UCS B-wing...
Completely agree with you. My first thought was the wing span looked to be a little short in the initial photos. Could be incredible though with a few mods. Is the wing span comparable to the older sets? Looks like the body of this new set would go well with the older wings??
I first thought the engines looked too big but looking closer at the source material it’s actually very very accurate! I love this set as a se like 9.2/10 but as what it is it doesn’t excite me as someone who’s just gotten into ucs sets I still think we could’ve got something cooler
Seeing it more in detail I like it way more then I though it would! Great improvement from 2013
Interesting to hear that there will be a fix for the stand.
That is why the OG UCS X-WING is THE GOAT THE GOAT!!!
Please bring out the OG UCS and compare all three. Seeing another X-Wing after the already remade 2013 still hasn’t sold me on this new one.
I like the new model. Thanks for the review.
I really Love your videos! Thank you:)
The A-wing and the X-wing look so good together. Idk if they will ever remake a UCS A-wing, but now I really want it seeing it next to the X-wing…
Set 75275 was released in 2020 and is a UCS A-Wing. Generally under-rated imo because A-Wings just aren't as popular as other ships, but it is an amazing model and looks incredible on display
The UCS A-Wing is pricey on the secondary market. 300-350 currently.
I want one, but looking for a deal, which I may never find. Lol.
Awesome review David! Also I am the person who met you at brickfair Virginia! Thank you for the picture I got with you and it was unreal getting to meet you!!! 😄
Wooooow I originally hated the new one but once you put it next to the old one the new one just looks so much better wow thanks :D
Better than expected. I’m happy
I was thinking for those 2 half base plates you could have it be an area for the park where employees get ready. Where they get on their costumes and stuff. Like a secret entrance though the wall. Maybe have a small ice cream shop at the front so guests have no idea that it is what it is.
I got it.. I built it...and I had a lot of fun doing so and was generally impressed with how it turned out concidering it's a fictional spaceship made out of Lego and not a studio scale model of historical significance 🤔😁...
May the force be with you awesome review
I just cant unsee how goofy R2 looks smushed between those MASSIVE engine pieces
Agreed, the wings could be a couple studs longer. Otherwise, I think it looks pretty good.
Good review and has me thinking about picking up more so then before. I still have the original X-Wing from 2000 and never got the 2013 one.
Best x-wing Lego has ever designed, bar none. Not even close.
Adding an extra rubber band to the mechanism if you can should help the wings close better, that is what I did in previous models.
I haven't bought a UCS set before and I like that this isn't $500+. I think this may be my first!
I love it, cant wait to get it
The 2013 Set just looks so much more proportioned. Like they could have only made it a little smoother and tiles on the side would be an improvement. But fattening it up is such overkill. Great Review :)
Except for the jets on the 2013 one. They look way too small.
that just isn't true have you googled an X-wing. The 2023 is accurate
@@mrcharles3061 I know what you mean. But there just so big. I at least find it pretty irritating.
@@valentinstark402 then you find the xwing design irritating
I totaly agree with you , 2013 looks better on the shelf, expecialy compared to the movie x wing!!!
What I'm looking forward to see is if anyone sticks the larger R2D2 head on this set from the 30611 polybag - the biggest issue I have with the set with the S-foils out is how invisible and out of scale R2 is, and I can't help but wonder if too big would be better than too small - on par with the engines - what I think this set really needed was a new 3x3 R2 head and some slopes/arches for the tops of his legs, rather than a minifigure (which could just be included on the stand)
There's an image on Reddit where someone did that. It's way too big. Artoo is actually scaled about right for this ship. Yes his head and body is just a tad small, but when you take in consideration the legs as well, he's about right. The problem is he's too low. He should sit higher. I think two plates higher.
I had the 2013 version that was new in box; I sold that set to buy this 2023 version. What steered me towards this version was the angled sides of the ship, which is more accurate to the real model.
Looking at the wings I think it is the ratio of wing to engine that throws it off. With the model there you can see that the length of the wing is around 3x the diameter of the engine intake. With the lego intakes being 6 studs then that would make the distance from the engine to the wingtip 18 studs. But it looks to be 15. Which would have been perfect were the engines 5 studs but I get that would have been awkward to do. The other limiting factor would be the angle of the trailing edge of the wing with what angle plates they have. If you make them longer then you have to either make the starting edge longer or the outside egde is shorter with the same angle. The only 2 things that really bother me are the shaping of the nose and the lack of landing gear. Even the play sets have a nose gear so little disappointed that they didn't add any for a set of this price and when it's branded as "ultimate".
One thing no one is saying that drives me crazy is that the wings open too wide! I don’t think this set is going to do well because its being overshadowed by the rumoured venator. Once that one is announced ill make a decision on which ill be getting
I wonder if this printed cockpit piece will be available in pick a brick service. I would like to buy one for my 2013 X- Wing.
Looks fkn great honestly 😮
12:08 I picked up the set yesterday, for the longest time I was thinking of purchasing the original 2013 version but seeing it compared to the newer one I am very happy I got the new one, also feel like the 2013 one looks very grievous esc with the laser cannons being so skinny
It feels to me like it's a UCS set made by looking at playset and not at real pictures of the X-wing. Every error that playset versions of x-wing made are here too. I just can't get over the flat nose.
I’m a sucker for this set, since I’m only human. That’s what a man gotta do
I like it , but going to cover those studs with same colour flat smooth plates! It will look so much better.
6:36 they're called s-foils as opposed to X-foils. It stands for strike foils.
The engines are the correct size. They were to small on the old one
Not sure how many others out there feel this way, but I would much prefer minifigure scale starfighters for UCS sets. I get it that you get more "wow" factor and more details with a larger model, but they take up too much display space and it bothers me that they don't match the scale of the larger minfigure scale UCS sets like the Falcon or AT-AT. Obviously you can't have larger capital ships in the same scale, but I think it would be good to have as much of a unified scale as possible among the UCS sets. I'm 47 and only started buying Lego collector sets recently, so I don't have very many sets. I have the UCS AT-AT and I'm considering the UCS Falcon and the Razorcrest. I've been thinking about getting some starfighters to go with them and at this point I'm most likely going to end up getting some MOC minifigure scale fighters. They will cost me similar money or maybe more than the UCS fighters, but they scale better (and in some cases look better) than the UCS sets which is more important to me. I would rather buy official UCS sets with plaques and exclusive minifigures, but they are just way too large imo. I really hope Lego considers smaller UCS starfighter sets going forward, but if they just released this new X-Wing I imagine they plan to continue to do the other starfighters in the same scale.
I strongly agree.
A new version of the USC Tie Fighter can't be too far away. Can't wait for that.
@@J.C.180 Yeah, but it will most likely be the usual starfighter UCS scale which I'm not interested in. I want UCS minifigure scale starfighters.
They really have to make a UCS Venator Class Republic Star Destroyer I’ve always wanted one of those!
Honestly, I feel like 2bricks's x wing model is immensely superior to this one, albeit probably not as stable as an official set (though even that's debatable, 2bricks is an incredible builder)
This was a very forgiving review for a far from perfect $240 UCS X-Wing
Nice review, I plan on getting this set. I hear the complaints about the engines. I think they look closer to the actual X-Wing but the problem is that they stiffed on the wing length. I'd say it could almost be perfect if they were about 4 studs longer at least. Then the nose, man, when will we ever get the correct nose slant?! But the more geometrical sides are a win for LEGO.
No idea why this is getting so much hate. It looks awesome. Not everyone managed to pick up the first two. Plus, it’s from the original trilogy which is obviously the best set of Star Wars movies with the most iconic ships. Will defo pick this up at some time.
Biggest problem I have with this model is there are more models that need a new UCS update / version. B-Wing, Imperial shuttle, Tie interceptor, Tie Advanced, OR ones we haven't seen yet, U-wing, The Ghost, GR-75 Transport, Hammerhead or even an updated X-Wing T-70 (maybe in Poe black).
While I dont dislike this kit (aside from the engines) I just feel Lego could have waited a few more years before an update and given new life to kits that are not on a 3rd version.
Good review, particularly the comparison with the previous version. They are both out of proportion, which is perplexing because it seems like making the wings longer would have been a simple solution. I wouldn't mind building this set, but the end result just doesn't seem worth the price.
Can you measure the distance from the back of the wing to the front most part of the stand? I want to know how big of a shelf is needed to display this set
I still remember the pain of putting that sticker 10 years ago
00:47 TBH I would rather had a new UCS Tie Interceptor than another x wing. Would’ve tied in better with the 40th anniversary of ROTJ given that it was the first appearance of the Tie Interceptor. That or I really wish they’d do a remake of the B Wing, again because it was only featured in ROTJ.
Seeing it here has made me like it more, will probably get eventually and convert to a Red Two or Red Three.
After watching this I’m even more skeptical of SBS‘s opinion on the prices of lego sets. It’s a great review, and I appreciate that we get reviews of sets before the become available to help us better inform our purchases, but with Lego “gifting” the sets to the ambassadors they’ve lost some of their touch with those of us who must budget our lego spending (due to money, space, or other). Still a good review and a good looking set.
Well... price to part ratio has actually gotten better after 10 years. We can argue the price of the 2013 set being crazy but can't complain too much about the 240 price tag when talking about 2023 prices. You have some crazy expensizlve sets these days
Okay this is definitely a lot better than I thought it was gonna be. Day 1 buy
Like others have said, new one is a lot more accurate. It looks really good.
It’s possible a lot of people are busting hating it because it s another x wing, not something else.
when i get it im probably gonna replace the tip pieces with light gray, i can’t get over the white
Wish Lego would make an X-Wing in mostly shades of gray again like their very first one was. The X-Wing was never white and pristine looking in any of the films.
Very cool
You've definitely changed my mind about the set. Will I be buying it? Nah I'm a minifig scale fan so mods still rule the swing to me
when I opened the box I found that the canopy was not in a bag like the rest but separate and scratched a bit
Was in line to buy the UCS Razor Crest and wasn’t planning on buying it, but it looked good in display… so I bought both 😅
You and Tiago Catarino uploaded this review at the exact same time, to the second 😂😂😂
And the Brick Wiz lol
I can't wait for someone to make improvements on the wing length and post a video about it.
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am going to buy it for sure. i got the old one also :D
10 to 10. Superb set. The best. I will try to buy it. Great video. Thank you…😀
That's so great ...
Easily should have included a brickbuilt R2 to make him in scale. I could be wrong, but to me a 3x3 (not sure if that exists though) or 4x4 dome for his head rather than the minifgure's 2x2 would be much better scaled. That way they could still have included the minifigure too. For a UCS set, slapping a minifigure R2 in a gap feels VERY low effort.
4x4 would look way too big though and then you’d have people complaining about that instead of just getting a nice minifig. 3x3 would be the ideal size probably but there aren’t any elements that could make a dome that size in Lego right now
Set 4502 reigns supreme!!
Do you think they'll ever make an updated version of the UCS Slave1? It's the only UCS that I wish I had.
No, because now they'll call it Boba Fett's spaceship, or whatever. 😄
@@brettm5419 It'll always be the Slave1 to me.
The engines are perfect for the size of the ship the last ucs x wing engines were too small
Great review. One point of reference that bugged me in the video - S-Foils. Not X-Foils
Honestly... The original Ultimate Collector's Series X Wing looks absolutely hilarious in comparison.
I have seen someone make a complete ground up rebuild of the new one, basically a MOC at the UCS scale/size, and it leaves the official set in the dust.
No gaps between the wings, much better geometry of the entire shape of the fighter as a whole, more detailed greebling, no holes in the sides of the fuselage when the wings are open... But I worry an official set at that level would cost $500. 💀
I'm torn... I still have my previous version of the ucs x-wing mint in box (set 10240) as my definitive Lego x-wing fighter. Should I sell it to get this one? I just not sure, I can't decide. :(
Did u experience any issues when placing the wings on the set? I’ve been struggling to get the set to stay together even tho I’ve constructed it correctly
Bro, did you say opening the X-foils?!?!
I just purchased this yesterday. Hope I get the DS too (I fear it will be out like the Lars kitchen was last year)
I am not sure but I think the engine look off to you because the 2013 ones were way smaller and less acurate overall. But somehow people are having issues with the more accurate one?
Canopy is same as 2013 so we have a part to replace the stickered one? :) Great review BTW
Does he keep saying x foils? Isn’t it S foils?
Yeah, he's definitely saying X-foils... And yes, it's S-foils AKA strike/stability foils.
Очень хорошо на полке смотреться будет!
I didn’t attempt the canopy sticker on the 2013 set lol.