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First Order Snowspeeder

Name: LEGO First Order Snowspeeder 75126
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75126
Rating: 4.77 (279 reviews)

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Consensus

BUY

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Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 77.6 and a near-perfect 4.77 owner rating across 279 purchases confirm that the First Order Snowspeeder Microfighter delivers more than its price suggests, with film-accurate shaping, a functional turret, and a quality Snowtrooper minifigure that one expert called the best of its Microfighters wave."

Reviewers broadly agree that the First Order Snowspeeder Microfighter is one of the stronger entries in the 2016 Force Awakens Microfighters wave, praised for blending film accuracy with the chibi aesthetic better than many companions in the line. The Brickset reviewer considered it superior to the paired X-Wing Microfighter, while Solid Brix Studios took a more reserved stance, noting the vehicle barely appeared in the film. Owner ratings confirm the enthusiasm: 4.77 average across 279 ratings, with a 100% would-recommend rate on LEGO.com.

Where they split: The key split is between the Brickset reviewer (who called it the best of the two 2016 Force Awakens Microfighters) and Solid Brix Studios (who rated it a "wait," citing the vehicle's negligible screen presence and the missing kama). Owner sentiment overwhelmingly sides with the more positive reading.

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LOVED (5)

01Clever chibi design that remains surprisingly accurate to the film vehicle, including radiator grille and velocity sensors
02Poseable, functional stud-shooting turret that rotates and tilts
03First Order Snowtrooper minifigure with detailed helmet print and printed backpack control panel
04Translucent sliders underneath for smooth swooshing play
05Affordable price point ($9.99) as an accessible alternative to the larger 75100 set

CRITICIZED (4)

01Snowtrooper minifigure is missing the white fabric kama (waist cape) present on other versions
02Vehicle had minimal screen time in The Force Awakens, reducing thematic appeal for some
03Stud shooter ammo has a habit of pinging away and getting lost
04One reviewer felt a First Order TIE Fighter would have been a more logical and valuable microfighter pairing with the Resistance X-Wing

What reviewers are saying

"Contrary to my expectations I think this is the better of the two Microfighters based on The Force Awakens."

Brickset Reviews

"it's awesome that now instead of spending for $40 in getting three snowtroopers you get $10 you get one so that's good"

Solid Brix Studios

Ecosystem

75125 Resistance X-wing Fighter — The 75126 is superior overall; while the minifigure in 75125 is excellent, the model itself is less impressive. In 75126, the minifigure is good and the model is even better, making it the better of the two Force Awakens Microfighters.

75100 First Order Snowspeeder — The 75126 is an inexpensive alternative to the larger 75100; it maintains key features like the radiator grille and velocity sensors, but in Microfighters scale. Good value option for those unwilling to purchase the larger set.

75125 (X-Wing Microfighter) — Reviewer believes the pairing doesn't make narrative sense; would have preferred a First Order TIE Fighter paired against the X-Wing as both vehicles are more prominently featured in The Force Awakens than the snowspeeder.

First Order Snowspeeder (75136) — The larger set includes snowtroopers with white waist capes, whereas this microfighter version lacks that accessory. Reviewer wishes the microfighter snowtrooper had pauldrons like the officer variant in the larger set.

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Contrary to my expectations I think this is the better of the two Microfighters based on The Force Awakens."

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure with great helmet design and printing
✓Highly accurate to film with superb shaping
✓Poseable and functional stud-shooting turret

Key Cons

✕First Order Snowtrooper minifigure is not exclusive or new
✕Lack of fabric kama on minifigure (though understandable given seating in speeder)

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Solid Brix Studios

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WAIT FOR SALE

"it's awesome that now instead of spending for $40 in getting three snowtroopers you get $10 you get one so that's good"

Key Pros

✓Affordable price point ($10) for a snowtrooper minifigure
✓Accurate depiction of the vehicle
✓Cute chibi-like design

Key Cons

✕Snowtrooper minifigure missing the white waist cape that appears on other First Order snowtroopers
✕Minifigure lacks officer pauldrons despite officers being more visible in the film

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: First Order Snowtrooper with exclusive printed backpack and helmet design

Solid Brix Studios: First Order Snowtrooper minifigure as an affordable alternative to larger sets

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Microfighters retail distribution; limited theatrical exposure for the vehicle

Solid Brix Studios: Wide retail; standard microfighter line release for 2016 Star Wars theme

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Positive; the included Snowtrooper minifigure holds value, with reviewer noting it sells for around £6 on eBay separately (per comments), making the set a good value for parts/minifig collectors

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

First Order Snowtrooper

Standout parts (per reviewers)

1x1 printed tile on backpack (control panel design)Value
Only appeared in this set and 75100 First Order Snowspeeder; reviewer notes it looks sufficiently generic to be reusable
Black lightsaber hilt (velocity sensors)
Used to represent velocity sensors on the speeder, maintained from the larger 75100 model
Translucent sliders underneath
Give impression of hovering and allow speeder to move around with ease
Back torso print on snowtrooperValue
Features a back print; reviewer notes the L-shaped brace appears in white which is rare.

What Owners Say · summarized from 17 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Microfighters Snowspeeder for its detailed minifigure, easy build, and excellent value, with strong praise for playability and display appeal despite minor concerns about durability.

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