LEGO Reviews Star Wars75182

Republic Fighter Tank

Name: LEGO Republic Fighter Tank 75182
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75182

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

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

999

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 81.1 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

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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

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~1-2 hours (inferred from 'short but satisfying build')

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

tankvehicledesignmaterialinteriorsmallwheelsgooddetailedsourceincludingaaylasecuracompared2008versioncockpitrotatingcannonscolourschemestudshootersgapshatchniceplayablegrip

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

Ecosystem

7679 Republic Fighter Tank 83 — 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 81 — 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 84 — 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.'

Star WarsInvestment Grade

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Brickset Reviews

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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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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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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Aayla Secura - Dark Pink Lips

Clone Trooper Gunner (Phase 2) - Scowl

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 handles
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.'