![]() This, coupled with its scarcity and cross-appeal with general Star Wars fandom may further drive up its price in the near future. Given the price point, this is not a set that comes at a cheap price. While not a primary selling point for me, the play features that are included are enjoyable, and I love the callback to LEGO’s early history with wooden toys. ![]() It celebrates the history of a beloved theme in the most imaginative way possible and is a total blast to build. Removing the wavy white beard allows for a better look at the front torso print, and it reveals the same face used for Obi-Wan Kenobi.Īs someone who has had a passing interest in the LEGO employee Christmas gifts, I feel like the Christmas X-Wing is one of the best, if not the best. Here’s a closer look at the Yuletide Squadron Pilot. R2-D2 is disappointingly “normal” and, given the droid’s role in this set, it would have been great to see him outfitted with reindeer antlers like he had in the 2015 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar. While we’ve had a Yoda in a Santa suit before, this one sports the suit used in the Santa from the 2017, 20 LEGO City Advent calendars. With the exception of R2-D2, they have printing on the front and back sides.įor the minifig collectors out there, the Yuletide Squadron Pilot is exclusive to this set and I believe all of the prints are unique (correct me if I’m wrong). R2-D2 appears with the sleigh – a clear nod to one of Santa’s reindeer. As is evident by his toy workshop and pointy ears, Yoda is the elf. With the white beard and green sack, the Yuletide Squadron Pilot is obviously Santa. Each minifigure is meant to represent familiar Christmas characters. For me, seeing these characters throughout the build made the experience all the more rewarding by giving me something to look forward to.Ī holiday X-Wing wouldn’t be complete without some holiday Star Wars figures, and this set comes with three: the Yuletide Squadron Pilot, Yoda and R2-D2. Each instruction book has it’s own minifigure, with the Yuletide Squadron Pilot appearing with the X-Wing, Yoda with the toy hut, and R2-D2 with the hover sleigh. Sometimes, they even have speech bubbles with QR Codes which take you to a special video on the set. They can sometimes be seen peeking from behind an illustration or even helping to put a part in place. We’re showing the English page here, but you can find other translations inside.Īnother interesting point about the instruction manuals is how the minifigures appear in various steps. Opening the X-Wing manual reveals a brief history of the LEGO Star Wars licensing agreement. The X-Wing manual is the thickest in the lot. While the three instructions vary in size, they represent each of the major builds. However, I feel this approach works just fine here. How cool would have been to see that element in a non-production color like red? I’m not complaining though, because a holiday X-Wing was a truly unexpected surprise.Īs a child of the ’90s, I’ve never been a huge fan of sets that have multiple instruction booklets inconsistencies in size and the possibility of losing one tend to bother me. A brick separator is stashed away in one of the bags and, before you get too excited, it’s an orange one. The Christmas X-Wing consists of eight numbered bags, a loose 16×16 white plate, three instructions books, and a folding pamphlet. Thus, you’ll find everything from English and German to Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.Īfter you’ve finished drooling over the box, it’s time to lay everything out. ![]() This passage is translated into nine different languages to accommodate employees in regions where LEGO has a significant presence. Everything is packed in an attractive box with a festive holiday scene on the front and a brief historical note on the back. When LEGO gives a gift for the winter holiday season, they really go all out – right down to the packaging. ![]() While not available in stores, you can purchase it via other avenues like eBay. Since this was given as a free gift, there isn’t any official retail pricing – Based on recent eBay completed listings, you can currently expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $300 USD. Set 4002019 consists of 1,038 pieces and has been distributed to LEGO’s employees worldwide. This year, LEGO delivered a special present from a galaxy far, far away with set 4002019 Christmas X-Wing, designed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars license. These sets often celebrate the company’s milestones, such as the home of LEGO’s founder with Ole Kirk’s House in 2012 and the 50th anniversary of LEGO trains with 50 Years on Track in 2016. Each Christmas, the LEGO Group gives their employees a special gift in the form of an exclusive holiday-themed LEGO set. ![]()
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