As the UK gets ready to host the Star Wars Celebration and in anticipation of Star Wars Day on May 4th, the LEGO Group has officially unveiled the newest addition to the LEGO® Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series – the X-wing Starfighter.
This iconic ship, which played a pivotal role in destroying the Death Star and transporting Luke to Dagobah, continues to symbolize hope throughout the Star Wars universe.
The highly detailed T-65 X-wing set features a Luke Skywalker minifigure and R2-D2 Droid figure, along with a display stand and an information plaque. It will be available for purchase on May 4th, with VIP early access starting May 1st. Fans can also view the set in person at the LEGO Booth during Star Wars Celebration Europe, held at ExCeL London this Easter weekend.
This 1,949 piece set is based on the legendary T-65 X-wing Starfighter and features intricate details such as the Incom 4L4 fusial thrust engines and the Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons.
The X-wing Starfighter, designed by the Incom Corporation and used by the Rebel Alliance, was first seen in Star Wars: A New Hope. Piloted by elite Rebel Alliance members like Luke Skywalker, the X-wings played a crucial role in the Battle of Yavin, where Luke, Biggs, and Porkins attempted to destroy the Empire’s Death Star.
In an unforgettable cinematic moment, Luke and Darth Vader face off in the Death Star trench, with Luke making a near-impossible shot to obliterate the Empire’s ultimate weapon.
Measuring over 55cm / 21.5″ long, the new LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter set is an excellent addition to the Ultimate Collector Series, alongside the AT-AT™, Millennium Falcon™, Razor Crest™, and Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder™ building sets. Fans can display the X-wing model with wings open or closed and enjoy the included Luke Skywalker and R2-D2™ astromech droid minifigures, as well as a display plaque with X-wing technical details.
Henrik Andersen, LEGO Design Master, expressed his excitement about the new design, stating, “This is the most detailed X-wing Starfighter we have ever created, and I am thrilled with the final design. The larger scale allowed us to include intricate details like thrusters, the cockpit, and wings. We can’t wait for fans to experience it.”
The new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series X-wing Starfighter set will be exclusively available for LEGO VIP members on LEGO.com/star-wars and in LEGO Stores from May 1st at €/$239.99 £209.99, and for everyone from May 4th.
The set will also be displayed at the Star Wars Celebration event in London from April 7th – 10th, 2023, at the LEGO booth.
Attendees can also purchase the new LEGO Star Wars™ Brickheadz Battle of Endor building set (40623), featuring Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian, an Ewok, and Princess Leia-inspired figures, before its general release.
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