If youre a Rebels or Ahsoka fan then its a no-brainer, too.
If youve yet to watch either series, youve likely noticed its similarities to the Millennium Falcon.
And thats because, like the Falcon, its a light-freighter class ship from the planet Corellia.
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All in all, whatever your view on current Lego prices, the Ghosts price point isnt surprising.
What makes this fantastic-looking set stand out among otherLego Star Wars setsis its colorful exterior.
If youre a collector, looking to add something eye-catching to your shelf, this is it.
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But this isnt the first time the Ghost has been released in Lego form.
Back in 2014, Lego released a similarly sized version of the illustrious ship.
Unsurprisingly, its become a holy grail Lego set on the used market.
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As such, a new Ghost has been at the top of many a Lego fans wishlist.
As with any symmetrical spaceship, the Ghosts construction features its fair share of repetition.
This is most prominent when piecing together the side and top panels.
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Ultimately though, The Ghost & Phantom II is a half-way house between itsAhsokaandRebelsguise.
Because the bright color scheme is much more akin to the animated series than Ahsokas gritty color grading.
The old Ghost was a great-looking model and had almost exactly the same footprint as the new one.
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Chief of which is the inclusion of the Phantom II.
Either could attach to the Ghost, but these oversized models always looked comically large.
This time, not only is the Phantom II included, but its much smaller.
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The pull-out front turret has been given a complete makeover.
Gone are the original sets docking rings that doubled as removable escape pods, too.
The docking rings are now fixed in place, allowing provision for a pair of side ramps.
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These arent canonically accurate, with the prototypes ramp situated below the front gun emplacement.
But at this scale, there’s a limit to what it’s possible for you to achieve.
A notable design change is the top gun emplacement.
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On the old model, you had to slide out the entire emplacement to seat a Minifigure.
The new Ghost remedies that with a hinged canopy.
You simply open it up and place a figure inside.
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I’m sure it must be possible to have a hinged canopy that also swivels.
Another small complaint is a noticeable gap below the triangular paneling at the very front of the ship.
Lt. Beyta is a solid Mon Calamari and New Republic pilot figure.
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His blue jumpsuit features leg, hip, torso and back printing.
And his printed head is a fantastic representation of his species too.
Jacen Syndulla and First Officer Hawkins are the least inspiring minifigs.
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Both only feature torso and back printing and are basic by 2023/4 standards.
Its just a shame therere no shoulder or leg printing to represent his sleeves and boots.
Ultimately, the minifigure selection is the biggest gripe I have with this set.
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Should you buy the Lego Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II?
If youre a Rebels fan, its essential.
If youre an Ahsoka fan, its the pick of the three Ahsoka-themed Lego sets released.
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And if youre a Lego starship fan, its a must-have addition to your collection.
Simply put, Id be surprised if Lego release a better playset in 2024.
If you missed out, nows your chance!
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Youre a Rebels fanRebels-themed sets dont come around very often.
Precisely why I love it!
The repetitive sections are a great opportunity to enlist the help of another builder.
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This review sample was provided by Lego.
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The sleeping guard is a charming addition to the set.
