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Republic Fighter Tank

Name: LEGO Republic Fighter Tank 75182
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75182
Rating: 4.7 (999 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2017305 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

999

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 79.9 and near-perfect owner ratings from close to 1,000 buyers, the Republic Fighter Tank earns its Recommended standing as a compact, well-valued Clone Wars set anchored by two exclusive minifigures that remain hard to find elsewhere."

Reviewers are nearly unanimous in their enthusiasm for the Republic Fighter Tank (75182), praising its strong minifigure lineup and solid value at $24.99. The exclusive Aayla Secura (in her live-action appearance rather than the Clone Wars animated style) and a first-time Phase II Clone Gunner are consistently cited as the set's biggest draws. Owners align fully with this consensus, awarding an average of 4.7 out of 5 across nearly 1,000 ratings, with 96% saying they would recommend it.

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LOVED (7)

01Exclusive live-action Aayla Secura minifigure with detailed printing and double-sided face
02First-ever Phase II Clone Gunner minifigure, seen as a significant upgrade over the Phase I version
03Strong price-per-piece ratio at $0.082, well under the common 10-cent benchmark
04Stud shooters that blend cleanly into the tank's aesthetic without ruining the look
05Smooth rolling wheels that simulate the tank's hovering appearance from Star Wars games
06Opening gunner hatch that allows the minifigure to poke out for display or play
07Compact but detailed design with clever layering and a coherent color scheme

CRITICIZED (5)

01Interior feels cramped, making it difficult to seat or remove the minifigure from the cockpit
02Set is considered somewhat small compared to the 2008 predecessor (set 7679)
03Battle droids are the standard design, with several reviewers calling for a redesign with posable legs and more detail
04Cannons move individually rather than together
05A visible forest green 2x8 brick is exposed at the front if viewed head-on

What reviewers are saying

"This is one of my favourite Star Wars sets of the year so far."

Brickset Reviews

"The main reason why I was drawn to 75182 Republic Fighter Tank was purely because the set contains one of my favourite Jedi Masters – Aayla Secura!"

Jay's Brick Blog

"very enjoyable build though very enjoyable build not too much in the way of unusual building techniques but I liked how everything went together and I liked the the combination of colors that they used"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

7679 Republic Fighter Tank — This 2017 version is superior to the 2008 version. The reviewer states 'this 17cm long tank is more faithful to the source material than the original set and almost every aspect of the design has been improved.' However, one commenter noted preference for the older version due to the missing cannon and small scale.

8098 Clone Turbo Tank — Aayla Secura minifigure in 75182 is a big upgrade over her predecessor version from 2010's 8098, trading cartoony eyes for more elaborate printing.

75183 Darth Vader Transformation — In response to a comment asking which to choose, Jay states: '75183 wins every time.' However, Jay also praises this tank set as 'really nice' and 'a really solid overall set.'

Republic Fighter Tank 2008 — 2017 version is much smaller, more refined, better build experience than the original

Star WarsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This is one of my favourite Star Wars sets of the year so far."

Key Pros

✓Excellent value for money at £19.99/US$24.99
✓Highly detailed vehicle design faithful to source material
✓Outstanding minifigure selection including rare Aayla Secura in Revenge of the Sith design

Key Cons

✕Missing dorsal turret that is usually on the vehicle
✕Small size may limit appeal compared to 2008 version

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"The main reason why I was drawn to 75182 Republic Fighter Tank was purely because the set contains one of my favourite Jedi Masters – Aayla Secura!"

Key Pros

✓Aayla Secura is a big upgrade over her predecessor
✓The Republic Fighter Tank is well designed and has an awesome colour scheme
✓Tank has plenty of nice playable features

Key Cons

✕Interior of tank is quite small
✕Wheels could use more grip; rolling experience is unsatisfying due to lack of friction; rubber wheels would have been an improvement

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓enjoyable build
✓good color combination
✓nice detail and texturing on exterior

Key Cons

✕stud shooters seem underpowered for a tank
✕tight cockpit makes it difficult to remove minifigure without removing helmet

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Aayla Secura in Revenge of the Sith design—described as 'the popular Jedi has only appeared once before' and 'the first rendition based on Revenge of the Sith'

Jay's Brick Blog: Aayla Secura updated minifigure is the primary driver of set value; Jay describes her as 'the star of this set' and notes fans awaiting a proper version are 'rewarded for their patience in stunning fashion.'

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail; contains exclusive Aayla Secura variant minifigure

Jay's Brick Blog: Clone Trooper Gunner is exclusive to this set. Set is not exclusive to any retailer. Wide retail release.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: The reviewer does not explicitly discuss resale expectations, but commenters suggest strong collector interest and indicate they anticipate buying multiple copies.

Jay's Brick Blog: Jay notes in comments that he 'paid about what this entire set retails for just for the cartoony face Aayla minifig on the secondary market a couple of years ago,' suggesting the minifigure holds strong aftermarket value.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Aayla Secura - Dark Pink Lips

$36

Clone Trooper Gunner (Phase 2) - Scowl

$17

Battle Droid - Tan, Angled Arm and Straight Arm

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Foil elements
Communications antennas are formed using foil elements which the reviewer finds 'very effective'
Light bluish grey handlesValue
Represent fuel lines, though the reviewer states this is 'only partly effective in my opinion, although the small scale does limit the possible alternatives'
Black bucket handle
Used to represent a yoke for the pilot controls, an unusual and clever technique
Stickers
Republic insignia on sides, rows of bolts running down centre, and detail towards rear
Pearl silver rapiers (as antennae)
Jay describes it as 'a pretty clever touch' and appreciates 'the use of this non-traditional element.'
White stud blasters
Jay notes these are 'fairly uncommon' and 'it's my first time coming across them. They look so much better in white compared to the usual black variants.'

What Owners Say · summarized from 53 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the set as exceptional value, highlighting the minifigures (especially the exclusive Phase 2 Clone Gunner and updated Aayla Secura) and solid build quality, though some wish for more clone troops instead of battle droids.

COMMON PRAISE

+Excellent price-to-piece ratio and overall value
+Standout minifigures, particularly the Phase 2 Clone Gunner and Aayla Secura
+Fun, engaging build with good playability and features
+Proper scale and design compared to the 2008 original

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Only one clone trooper included; minifig selection heavily favors two identical battle droids
−Tank is compact and relatively small compared to previous Republic Fighter Tank (7679)
−Stickers required on the build
−Some reported loose droid legs and tight fit for getting the clone into the tank

Value for moneyMinifig qualityClone Wars collectibilityPlayabilityScale accuracy

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.7

942 reviews

82%

12%