"This was the year when LEGO originally introduced the licensed Star Wars theme."
JANG's LEGO Reviews
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"This is a decent set. Not amazing, but very respectable."
EuroBricks
Ecosystem
Modern Star Wars LEGO sets — The 1999 Sith Infiltrator appears blocky and simpler by modern standards, but was a solid design for its era. It prioritized play over display, whereas modern sets often balance both.
2007 Sith Interceptor — The newer 2007 version is sleeker and more modern. Reviewer recommends the 2007 version if seeking to own the Darth Maul figure, as it's better overall despite this set's unique charm.
MOCs on Eurobricks — The LEGO model is too simple compared to MOCs displayed on Eurobricks; it looks quaint by comparison.
Film source material (Sith Infiltrator from The Phantom Menace) — When juxtaposed to the real ship design, the LEGO model is quite clunky. The actual ship is sleeker and has curves that the LEGO design lacks.
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Avg score
55
JANG's LEGO Reviews 🇺🇸
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"This was the year when LEGO originally introduced the licensed Star Wars theme."
Key Pros
✓Good play pattern with Darth Maul piloting the ship on his speeder
✓Opens up multiple ways with center hatch and back compartment hatch
✓Adjustable winglets for flying and landing modes
Key Cons
✕Blocky appearance by modern standards
✕Funky color choices, especially the heavy use of blue in early Star Wars sets
