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Resistance Bomber (Finch Dallow version)

Name: LEGO Resistance Bomber (Finch Dallow version) 75188
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75188

83 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2018780 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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270

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Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Resistance Bomber earns its Highly Recommended BrickScore of 82.7 as a near-consensus fan favorite from the Last Jedi wave, where the cleverly hidden play features and faithful bomber aesthetic win out over the recurring complaint about its triple-digit price tag."

Reviewers overwhelmingly praised the Resistance Bomber (75188) as one of the standout Last Jedi sets, celebrating its cleverly integrated play features, faithful screen accuracy, and rewarding build. Owners across three retailers echo that verdict with a 4.69 average from 270 ratings and 88% recommending the set, though owner value-for-money sits at 3.92 out of 5, reflecting the near-universal acknowledgment that $109.99 is steep for 780 pieces. The sole recurring criticism is price rather than any flaw in design or execution.

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LOVED (8)

01Bomb-dropping mechanism that uses a lever to release six round bombs one by one, praised as the highlight feature
02Spring-loaded stud shooters seamlessly hidden inside the hull without visible tails disrupting the aesthetic
03Spacious interior with working gunner stations and piloting area

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CRITICIZED (5)

01Price of $109.99 considered too high by many reviewers, with suggestions it should be $90
02Only five minifigures despite six seats in the interior
03Ball turrets cannot rotate side-to-side, limiting their realism

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designcrewfeaturesseatsexcellentplaymechanisminteriorturretpricecolorexperiencecompletelystandhelmetsviceadmiralholdoratheronlywithoutdespiteshootersbombinghiddenmeaningfuldetailingimpressive

What reviewers are saying

"75188 Resistance Bomber is a great new release in the LEGO Star Wars range."

Brick Fanatics

"this to me is one of the more sensibly designed vehicles in the Star Wars Universe I'd say at least flying thing"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

75189 First Order Assault Walker 69 — Unlike 75189, the missile firing function is well hidden with a subtle switch rather than obvious; 75188 underpopulates the vehicle less significantly with five minifigures to 75189's limited crew

75176 Resistance Transport Pod 73 — Like 75176, the missile firing function is well hidden with a subtle switch

B-wing, V-19 Torrent, Nebulon frigate — The Resistance Bomber is reminiscent of these existing Star Wars ships, clearly taking inspiration from them

AT-M6 — Poe Dameron minifigure in 75188 is not as suave looking as the version in the AT-M6 but wears a distinctive jumpsuit

Star WarsInvestment Grade

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BUY

"75188 Resistance Bomber is a great new release in the LEGO Star Wars range."

Key Pros

✓Blue and grey color scheme is appealing and distinctive
✓Unique and fresh design compared to typical Star Wars vehicles
✓Varied and enjoyable build experience

Key Cons

✕At £99.99, it is a significant purchase
✕Minifigures must be hunched over in seats as if helmets and hairpieces are fractionally too big for spaces

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BUY

"this to me is one of the more sensibly designed vehicles in the Star Wars Universe I'd say at least flying thing"

Key Pros

✓Stands on its own without a separate stand despite height and weight
✓Excellent integration of spring-loaded shooters and bombing mechanism completely hidden from view
✓Sensible in-universe design with meaningful play features (tail gunning power, reaction control thrusters, redundant engines)

Key Cons

✕Retail price (~$110 USD) is at the edge of reasonability and pushing past what might be considered fair for piece count
✕Black Zamor sphere bomb color is slightly awkward (though reviewer understands the design choice)

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Resistance Bombardier

Resistance Gunner Paige

Resistance Bomber Pilot

Poe Dameron

Vice Admiral Holdo

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed canopy piece
High-quality curved printed piece for the cockpit canopy
Printed console pieces
Multiple printed console pieces throughout interior: three identical printed consoles for pilot, one printed console for navigator/rear gunner position in cockpit, one printed console in bombardier position
Dark Pearl Gray/Gunmetal Gray colored studs
Used on interior detailing pieces; reviewer notes loving this color for that application
Black Zamor Spheres
Six black Zamor spheres used as bombs for the bombing feature. Reviewer notes these were originally used in Bionicle and other themes.

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.7

202 reviews

85%