V-19 Torrent

Name: LEGO V-19 Torrent 7674
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 7674
Rating: 4.42 (232 reviews)

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2008471 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

232

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The V-19 Torrent scores a Highly Recommended 81.1 driven by what many reviewers called one of the best play mechanics in any Clone Wars LEGO ship: a single-action gear system that simultaneously deploys all three wings and the landing gear, making it a standout even against newer sets in the genre."

The V-19 Torrent (7674) from the 2008 Clone Wars wave earns a Highly Recommended BrickScore of 81.1 built almost entirely on its exceptional play mechanics: an interconnected gear-and-piston wing system that simultaneously deploys the side wings, raises the center foil, and retracts the landing gear with a single motion. Reviewers across the board called the transformation mechanism the standout feature of any LEGO Star Wars ship in its era. Owners give it 4.42 out of 5 from 232 ratings with 90% recommending, though value-for-money at 3.73/5 reflects the long-standing consensus that $54.99 was on the high side for 471 pieces.

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LOVED (6)

01Interconnected gear-and-piston wing transformation converting landing mode to flight mode in one smooth motion, called one of the most innovative features in Clone Wars-era LEGO
02Accurate screen representation of the V-19 Torrent from the Clone Wars animation
03Sliding canopy that opens forward and then pivots up to reveal the cockpit
04Solid, durable construction that holds up to swooshing and active play
05Semi-challenging build with gear alignment requirements rewarding careful assembly
06Clone Pilot minifigure with long rifle accessory

CRITICIZED (7)

01Only one minifigure included at a $54.99 price point
02Wings can be slightly flimsy when fully extended, susceptible to falling out of position during aggressive play
03Center foil does not lock in the down (flight) position
04Landing gear tilts the nose slightly forward
05Flick-fire missiles have inconsistent behavior; the push-trigger can fall out
06Price of $54.99 considered high for 471 pieces; multiple reviewers suggested $40 would have been more appropriate
07Hard to display in full flight mode without hanging due to wing geometry

What reviewers are saying

"Yeah. Awesome set. Much bigger. I mean, look at the size. And then and then look at the size. It's no comparison"

DG Bricks

"the build of this thing was really, really satisfying. Very, very much so."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"On the bright side, though, the build is freaking awesome. It's one of my favorite sets in my collection for a lot of different reasons."

Five Lonely Clones

Ecosystem

2025 V-19 Torrent (new release) — The reviewer is examining this 2008 original before the new 2025 remake releases in 2 weeks to provide context on the original design and its merits.

Other Lego Star Wars sets (general) — The reviewer ranks this set's wing play feature as easily a top 10 play feature on any Lego Star Wars set ever made.

Sets with removable windshield cockpits — LEGO could have done a basic cockpit where the windshield just folds up like on other sets, but instead they made this whole mechanism which is super awesome.

75432 — 2008 has superior play mechanics and iconic status with better cockpit and wing transformation functions, but 2025 is objectively the better designed, more accurate set overall with superior minifigures. As a direct comparison, 2025 wins 4 points to 1 point for 2008.

Star WarsTier 3Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

DG Bricks

Expert Video Source

"Yeah. Awesome set. Much bigger. I mean, look at the size. And then and then look at the size. It's no comparison"

Key Pros

✓Awesome set with cool play features
✓Much larger than new version
✓Side wings activate center wing to fold down - really cool mechanism

Key Cons

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"the build of this thing was really, really satisfying. Very, very much so."

Key Pros

✓Highly satisfying build experience
✓Unique techniques and parts never before seen by reviewer
✓Excellent design aesthetics—one of the best Star Wars ships

Key Cons

✕No display stand included; requires building an impressive stand
✕Visible underside of wings and anti-stud side of center wing in landed mode

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Five Lonely Clones

Expert Video Source

"On the bright side, though, the build is freaking awesome. It's one of my favorite sets in my collection for a lot of different reasons."

Key Pros

✓Innovative opening cockpit with sliding mechanism
✓Excellent wing-folding play feature with locking/unlocking switch
✓Custom hydraulic pieces designed specifically for this set

Key Cons

✕Only one minifigure included
✕Exposed Technic pieces and bare-bones look around cockpit area

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Exclusivity

Five Lonely Clones: Set is retired (2008 release); limited availability drives scarcity value.

MandRproductions: Original Clone Wars wave release; single clone pilot is not exclusive but set as a whole is no longer in production

Resale

Five Lonely Clones: The set has maintained and grown in value over 17 years, commanding significant premiums on the aftermarket.

MandRproductions: Strong aftermarket value; commands significantly higher prices ($300-400+) than new retail

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Clone Trooper Pilot (Phase 1) - Yellow Markings, Large Eyes

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Standout parts (per reviewers)

Air shock friction assembly
First time the reviewer personally owned one of these pieces working as a friction shock; comes preassembled and slows the transformation motion
Large ball socket piece with free-floating cross piece assembly
Unique technique where a cross piece assembly sits free-floating inside the socket, held in place by an axle pin attached to a wheel on the other side
Disc piece fitting in socket
Another combination of parts the reviewer had not previously seen work together
Lobe-style gears
Turn motion 90° to rotate the main wings as part of the transformation mechanism
Custom hydraulic pieces for wing mechanism
These pieces were designed and produced specifically for the wing functionality on this set and were never used in any other set.
Engine intake pieces
Actual pieces rather than stickers, which the reviewer prefers aesthetically.

What Owners Say · summarized from 213 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

The V-19 Torrent is widely praised for its innovative transforming wing mechanics, impressive size, and screen-accurate design, but suffers from significant build complexity and fragility issues that frustrate a notable minority of owners.

COMMON PRAISE

+Transforming wings (landing/flying mode with synchronized gear mechanism)
+Large impressive size with screen-accurate Clone Wars design
+Clever engineering and mechanics (cockpit slider, landing gear, flick-fire missiles)
+Excellent minifigure (clone pilot with rifle)

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Wings and mechanisms break or fail to stay in correct positions despite rebuilding
−Overly complex build prone to mistakes, especially landing gear and middle wing assembly
−High price for single minifigure inclusion
−Bottom/back wing won't stay perpendicular or falls off repeatedly

Complex mechanicsWing transformationBuild difficultyDurability issuesPricey

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