Four separate panels are mounted towards the front, using Technic pins. They perfectly adjoin the neighbouring structure around the laser cannons and the wedge plates inside the fuselage, achieving an accurate shape. Additionally, the blending of smooth surfaces and exposed studs will prove important throughout the Republic Gunship. The second LEGO Star Wars 2023 mech is rumoured to be based on the original trilogy version of Boba Fett, marking the first time that minifigure variant will be available in a set for a good while. If you’d rather have the Mandalorian/Book of Boba Fett version, you’ll still find it in 75326 Boba Fett’s Throne Room and 75344 Boba Fett’s Starship Microfighter. 75370 Stormtrooper Mech Two prominent exhausts are situated between the engine nacelles. They compare favourably with the original vessel, although the engine diagnostics panel that should appear underneath has been omitted. That decision seems strange as shortening both exhausts or elongating the whole armour section would provide adequate space for the diagnostics system.

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By that logic, why would we ever need an USC A-Wing? Those aren't THAT iconic to the general public. Each wing is attached using one Technic axle, matching 75021 Republic Gunship. While such construction techniques are relatively simple, these axles provide ample support. Furthermore, the Technic elements are wholly concealed when the building process is complete, resembling 75275 A-wing Starfighter in this regard. This is unsurprising, since both models were designed by Hans Burkhard Schlömer. Ultimate Collector Series products have focused almost exclusively upon Original Trilogy designs which enjoy amazing popularity. The marvellous assortment of Prequel Trilogy subjects has been neglected, increasing the expectation which has preceded 75309 Republic Gunship.Republic Gunships are heavily armed, including twin mass-driver missile launchers which are supplied from missile belts. Technic gears connect both belts, allowing them to rotate together beside the missile launchers. The surrounding bodywork includes wonderful detail, particularly since another lime green stripe is suitably located here, complementing those across the nose.

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If it were that, I doubt you would see the same kind of negativity as far as gut reaction overall. Because frankly the model itself is gorgeous and well-designed. It just missed the mark as far as what people were thinking it ought to be. How can I positively comment on something like that ? Can I comment at all or is this review for SW hard core fans only ? I don't follow Ninjago, yet I find some of their sets to be amazing and some not so much.

Construction

Ultimate Collector Series models invariably provoke excitement, but 75309 Republic Gunship was chosen by LEGO Star Wars fans and has therefore inspired particular anticipation. I think the resultant model has proven worthy of such expectations, fortunately! The creation includes extraordinary detail, taking full advantage of the enlarged scale to capture nearly every feature from the LAAT/i. Beside the older Republic Gunship the new one looks somewhat out of place as they are structured in quite different ways, although the size is not hugely different. Whereas the 2008 edition was the same width in the fueslage all the way along, this version narrows as you move towards the front as the 'real' ship does.