With all the new buzz over the new Star Wars movie, I was really happy to see that the X-wing really didn't change as much as it could have. I also really loved that it paid homage to the Ralph Mcquarrie designs. While again still be unique, and new to the series. This is Bandai's first release to The Force Awakens, series. And it definitely gets your attention. The detail in the molding is some of Bandai's best to date. It comes with both a Sticker and Decal sheet, and as usual the parts are pre-colored and a snap kit. So for those of you who want to build it straight from the box and slap the stickers on, will have a really great looking model. For others who want to take it an extra step, there is tons of detail to explore and replicate.
Both the decals and stickers have excellent detail, and I'm really excited to try out the decals. The kit comes with a72nd scale BB-8 and 2 Pilots one seated, and standing. There are decals for BB-8 and the pilots Helmet. A nice sturdy display stand is also included.
The molding is crisp and clean. No flash on this kit. There are 2 cockpit options, one is a 2 piece clear section, the second is a silver frame. This is a nice touch to the original studio scale models that didn't have and windows. And nice that if you have the original X-wing with the cockpit frame that this new one will nicely accompany that.
Lastly, I think this kit is amazing just looking out of the box I can't wait to dive into building this one. The engineering I've been able to enjoy on other Bandai kits has just got me too excited for words. Let's just hope that the movie can live up to Bandai's excellence.
