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U-wing Microfighter

Name: LEGO U-wing Microfighter 75160
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75160
Rating: 4.69 (298 reviews)

72 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2017109 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

298

Consensus

BUY

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Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The U-wing Microfighter earns a Recommended score of 72.4 almost entirely on the back of its exceptional pilot minifigure: reviewers and 93% of owners agree the exclusive tri-color helmet mold alone justifies the $9.99 price, even if the ship model has some proportional compromises."

The U-wing Microfighter is a set defined almost entirely by a single exceptional minifigure: the Blue Squadron U-wing Pilot, whose new tri-color helmet mold and 360-degree detailed printing drew unanimous praise from both expert reviewers. Brickset called the minifigure alone worth the $9.99 price, while JANG took a more measured view of the ship model itself, noting awkward engine geometry and stud-shooter prominence. Owners agree with the positive lean, averaging 4.69 across 298 ratings with 93% recommending on LEGO.com.

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LOVED (6)

01U-wing Pilot minifigure with exclusive tri-color moulded helmet (black, white, and transparent yellow) and 360-degree printing
02Functional folding S-foils for interstellar versus atmospheric flight modes
03Trans-black 1x1 slopes representing ventral viewports praised as an elegant detail
04Recognizable ship silhouette for a Microfighter-scale build
05Minifigure fits comfortably in cockpit
06Excellent price-to-figure-quality ratio at $9.99

CRITICIZED (6)

01Engine nacelles use white minifigure heads, which looks awkward from certain angles
02Stud shooters are too prominent and visually disruptive from the front
03Bright yellow 1x2 plate on underside is unattractive; a grey piece would have been better
04Forward section shortened and aft lengthened relative to source ship's proportions
05Wings look odd in the narrower folded configuration
06Pilot sits slightly too high in cockpit and cannot store pistol inside

What reviewers are saying

"The minifigure is undoubtedly the most impressive aspect of this set and I think that alone justifies the price of £8.99 or $9.99, such is its quality."

Brickset Reviews

"Check out this Blue Squadron U-wing pilot figure, though. I mean, the helmet as usual is awesome. Has a great level of detail. Dual molding with the the visor in the front. Everything is nice and crisp in the printing."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

75003 A-wing Starfighter — One commenter suggests this U-wing Pilot is better than A-wing's previous best pilot minifig, saying they 'kick themselves for not getting 2 of the 75003-1: A-wing Starfighter which in my opinion had the best pilot minifig before this set.'

Other Series 4 Microfighters — Perhaps the most appealing of the Series 4 Microfighters. Not as pleasing as a couple of the other new Microfighters.

Previous LEGO U-wing renditions — One of three official U-wing renditions from first season; fits into the family well with other versions despite super-deformed micro fighters style

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"The minifigure is undoubtedly the most impressive aspect of this set and I think that alone justifies the price of £8.99 or $9.99, such is its quality."

Key Pros

✓Exceptional U-wing Pilot minifigure justifies the price alone
✓Model is recognisable and effectively recreates the U-wing's unique shape
✓S-foils look great in forward position

Key Cons

✕Engine nacelles are more traditionally designed and look slightly awkward
✕Bright yellow 1x2 plate on underside is unattractive; grey piece should have been used instead

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

Key Pros

✓Good proportions for scale capturing most important design elements
✓Folding S-foils feature appreciated even at small scale
✓High-quality minifigure with dual-molded helmet and 360° printing

Key Cons

✕Stud shooters too obvious and prominent on front
✕Pilot doesn't sit deep enough in cockpit

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: U-wing Pilot with exceptional new helmet mould, trans-yellow visor, comlink, and detailed printing. This minifigure alone justifies the set's price.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Blue Squadron U-wing Pilot with unique helmet design and printing

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Exclusive U-wing Pilot minifigure available only in this Microfighter set, not in larger Rogue One U-wing sets.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Part of Star Wars Micro Fighters line

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Rebel Pilot U-wing

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Standout parts (per reviewers)

U-wing Pilot helmetValue
Brand new helmet mould in black, white and trans-yellow plastic with trans-yellow visor, decorated with intricate printing including Rebel Alliance crest and victory tallies. Comlink extends from left side. One of the most impressive minifigure elements recalled by reviewer.
Trans-black 1x1 slopes
Represent the ventral viewport on underside of model, looks great.
White minifigure headsValue
Used unconventionally as engine components to create extra bulk and thickness
Hollow studs
Used at engine fronts to simulate open inlets
Smoky colored transparent cheese slope pieces
Used to capture lower forward section detail

What Owners Say · summarized from 8 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love this microfighter for its accurate ship design, engaging mechanics, and exclusive minifigure, though a few acknowledge the limited scope of a microfighter set.

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