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LEGO - Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75355 - Multi
Average customer rating
3.1
(204 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 204 reviews
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
31
1 Star
50
48%of customers recommend this product.
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98 out of
204)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 75355 - Multi
Customer Rating
4
A Beautiful Display Model
on May 28, 2023
Posted by: Anthony
This is my first UCS set and I could not have been more pleased with the final display model. This is the most accurate and proportional looking X-wing Lego has released, given the tapering angles of the snout going into the back fuselage which is under-appreciated. The X-wing is my favorite Star Wars ship and this was a must have for me. I also did not like the design of the previous UCS X-wing which I felt lacked in accuracy.
My main issue with this set is that it is very fragile. Given I had not built a Lego set in over 5 years, I was very careful in attaching the side panels and did not have any problems. I do understand the reviews about the minimal attach points. You need to be gentle and careful and pieces will not come off. This set is a tug-of-war between design accuracy and sturdiness. I feel like in order to obtain the proper taper of the snout, sacrifices were made in terms of durability. Since this is a display model, I do not plan on moving this set and “swooshing” it, I’d rather have a more accurate looking set (after all this is a UCS set and not a play set). Second, the wings in closed position droop due to weight, I wish the mechanism to open the wings was much sturdier to support the weight of wings Because of this, I only keep this set displayed in attack position. Overall, buy this set if you are looking for an accurate display model but not one to mess around with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Good UCS Set, A Few Issues
on May 29, 2023
Posted by: Roten Tumato
This is a solid UCS set that I would recommend to any advanced LEGO builder or Star Wars fan who wants this iconic ship in their collection. It was very enjoyable and rewarding to build, it looks great on display, and includes two excellent minifigures.
The build process is very fun, with unique building techniques and very little tedious technic parts. LEGO has achieved some interesting angles, especially with the fuselage of the craft and the build for the nose which holds everything together. The wings can be a little repetitive at times, but overall I think there is enough variation and it is a fun enough build that it doesn't really get boring or frustrating.
The look of the finished model is fantastic, especially with the wings expanded in attack position. It is a massive improvement from the 2013 UCS X-Wing, especially in a couple of key areas. The main body of the X-Wing is properly angled and looks more detailed and accurate than before, the engines are much larger and more screen accurate, and the windscreen is printed this time around which makes for a much better building experience and a more seamless looking final product. The only issue I have with the look of the model is that the wings and cannons tend to droop, especially when closed. This makes for a pretty messy look and does not feel very "UCS" to look at. With the wings open, however, it looks phenomenal.
The minifigures in this set are perfect and I would not change a thing. The new flight suit Luke Skywalker has arm printing and dual molded legs, which makes all my other flight suit Luke figures look way too orange and plain in comparison. This is a perfect figure to include in a UCS set, as it is just a better and more detailed version of a figure we have already gotten in playsets. The R2-D2 minifigure is a similar story, finally adding back printing that has been missing for so long. This isn't the first set to include it, but it is not too common and it is the first one I have in my collection.
This set does have some flaws though, mainly with the stability of the model and the functionality of the opening wing feature. As I mentioned before, the wings droop and are uneven from side to side, which looks bad now and I imagine will only look worse over time. The mechanism for opening and closing the wings is very slick in concept, but in practice it only works about 60% of the time and sometimes gets stuck or doesn't close the wings all the way. This is not an issue that should be present with a pricey UCS set like this; I expect a more polished product from the LEGO Star Wars design team.
Overall I would still recommend this set and the flaws are mostly able to be overlooked. It looks phenomenal on display, the minifigures are excellent, and the build experience was a lot of fun. Definitely pick this up if you are on the fence. It is a good representation of a classic, iconic Star Wars vehicle and will fit right into almost any collection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Nice display piece, but not the best UCS set
on May 31, 2023
Posted by: ChefEnergeticGorzan
Alright where to begin here.
I got this set to round out the UCS A Wing, Snow Speeder, and Y Wings in my collection. However this UCS set does not live up to the quality of those sets.
First off, I can appreciate the printed pieces - however, as others have noted, they were poorly packaged and had some scratches. Not a major deal breaker for me, but annoying for the cost.
Secondly, there's a lot of panels that aren't secured very well. This is most apparent with the side panels near the wings and on the nose. Not a major issue for a display piece, but again, annoying.
Third, the wing design seemed poorly thought out. When open, they look great. However, closing the wings makes them sag.
Lastly, and by far the most annoying for me. The design of the base is terrible. In previous UCS sets, it was nice to be able to display at different angles. This set limits those options. Not to mention, there's only a couple small parts that hold the ship on the stand. Frequently when adjusting the set these parts would come off. It's quite frustrating when other sets don't have this issue (UCS A Wing, Snow Speeder, Star Destroyer, Slave 1, Y Wing, etc.)
Overall though, I did enjoy building the set, and it does look nice on the shelf. However, for the price the quality doesn't meet the standards set by other UCS sets.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Stunning but Flawed
on June 5, 2023
Posted by: SultanElatedToilet100
I've found the 2023 UCS X-Wing to be a remarkable display set with a fun and engaging build process that showcases a ton of detail. The design is sleek and relatively easy to assemble but suffers a bit from repetition after the fuselage is complete. I do, however, have to criticize the disappointing choices for the wing assembly and the base supports. Like many others - I've experienced the issue of the wings drooping and there is noticeable asymmetry/misalignment in the wing positions due to the flexible support structure which detracts from the overall aesthetic. The use of the rubber bands for tensioning and the base support design are also perplexing choices for long-term display on what would otherwise be a near-perfect set.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
1
Disappointing at Best
on June 15, 2023
Posted by: Road Dwarf
I've tried twice to complete this kit and ended up putting it back in the box each time. Poor design, parts fall off and it's one of those one step forward and two or three back. Never should have gone to production. If I could return it, I would.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Michael, LEGO® Customer Service, June 16, 2023
We're sorry you're having trouble completing your build. If you'd like a hand troubleshooting the build or if you find that any pieces aren't holding together as they should, feel free to give us a shout at LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can help!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Poor Construction
on June 15, 2023
Posted by: AstonishedYam037
Notwithstanding any criticism of this product from other reviewers having to do with proportionality or aesthetics, this product hands-down represents the poorest construction of a Lego model I’ve ever seen.
I’ve built my fair share of Lego sets, big and small - I’ve earned 118,892 to-date. This is the first time I felt compelled to write a review, and I haven’t even started on step five (of ten).
This build is so finicky, so fragile, I feel like I’ve spent more time rebuilding it as it crumbles in my hands than I’ve spent making actual progress.
Accepting the design for what it is, my second criticism of this set is, when it comes to the most finicky or fragile sub-steps, the instructions as printed do not necessarily represent the most effective way to assemble certain elements without inadvertently popping of others. In the course of building this set, through trial and error, I’ve had to deviate from the instructions several times in order to avoid breakage. I like deviating from the instructions when it suits me, but for fun and not out of frustration.
Bottom line: I’ve spent less on better sets. This is a subpar entry in the Ultimate Collector’s Series, and all the more disappointing considering how excited I was to finally get my hands on the fabled X-Wing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Looks good...but Very Flimsy
on July 6, 2023
Posted by: FlashyAntelope020
I have built quite a few Lego kits over the years, but this one should have spent a little more time in R&D. The wings are way too heavy for the opening and closing mechanism, which ruins the look of the ship because the wings will never stay fully open or fully closed. The panels are held on by very few stud connections, which causes them to just fall off. Even just sitting on my night stand the panes will just let go and fall off. When you try to put the panels that fall off back on, it only causes more of the side panels to pop off. As an example, the bottom side panel just in front of the engine fell off while sitting there, I went to put it back on and this caused the front panel on the opposite side to come off, which lead to about 30 minutes of frustration. The stand is probably one of the weakest stands I have seen. The pieces at the top that are mean to support the ship pop off as soon as the ship is put on the stand. Even the T-65 Starfighter sign will not stay attached to the base. Landing gear would have probably been a better option as with my Millennium Falcon UCS kit. The fins inside the engine intake do not want to stay in place and sometimes just pop out while sitting there. When it is all together is looks good, but keeping it together is the challenge. The Lego master builders should have spent a little more time with this one. I think that the price point for this set was too high for the quality of the build and the frustration of keeping it together.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Are we nitpicking too much?
on July 12, 2023
Posted by: CoolBison050
I enjoyed this build, and feel like too many people are looking really hard for things about which they can complain.
I build so I can have models, not to swish around my house. The wings are a little repetitive which is the only reason I took a piece off the overall build experience. I loved the order in which everything gets built, and seeing it all come together was a great time for me.
I hope people have far less buyer's remorse than they claim to have while voicing their opinion anonymously on the Internet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO