Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer review

It’s been more than 10 years considering that we’ve had a Super Star Destroyer from Lego. That a person was comprised of 3,152 pieces and if you’re fortunate adequate to have one in your collection, it’s worth well over $1,000 now. Instead of highlight another Ultimate Collector’s Series variation, however– after all, we’ve had the giant, $550 Imperial Star Destroyer recently– Lego has actually rather provided us a desktop-sized Executor Super Star Destroyer.

Truthfully? We believe it’s the very best choice the business might have made. While there’s a time and a location for Lego’s big Star Wars sets costing upwards of $800, we’re definitely delighted about more adult-focused sets that do not spend a lot. The Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer, with an MSRP of simply $69.99, is among the very best examples. Not just is it a great set to take a look at, it’s remarkably huge offered its expense– and it’s likewise a really enjoyable, engaging construct.

Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer evaluation: Build

• Pleasurable to create
• Tough, properly designed design

630 pieces comprise the Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer. You’ll have the ability to construct this embeded in around 90 minutes to 2 hours, then: We believe that’s the best quantity of time to invest structure in one session. Its guidelines are well set out, and never ever ask excessive in one action. They’re extremely simple to follow and, regardless of the external layer of the set being a mass of gray bricks, we never ever discovered ourselves getting lost.

Part of the factor for that is Lego’s innovative usage of colored bricks internally. It indicates that, for much of the construct, you have no concept what you’re building. Awash with red, yellow, brown and green bricks within, it’s just at the lasts of the develop that the Executor Super Star Destroyer begins to take shape.

It’s not uncommon for Lego constructs to start by doing this. It’s a creative method to make it much easier for you to see where bricks are set out– and when there’s an external shell that completely covers the innards, it makes good sense to utilize a choice of colors. Frequently, this is likewise led by the accessibility of bricks at the time of the set’s style: There’s no point in utilizing rarer pieces in locations that aren’t even noticeable.

There are a number of fiddly pieces of the Executor Super Star Destroyer to assemble, however as long as you ensure whatever lines up properly, you should not have an issue. You see, the external plates of the Executor are developed independently, then clip into put on the body. Guaranteeing they’re firmly on can be a little difficult, once they’re on, this is a remarkably robust-feeling set.

It does not feel lightweight at all and even if you were to take the Executor off its stand and whoosh it through the air, you might do so without stressing over losing pieces. As we constructed it, we were happily amazed at how well support the set is as an entire, and how chunky it is– that’s mostly in part to it having such a strong inner area: there’s absolutely nothing hollow here at all.

Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer evaluation: Design

• Lovely design with some fantastic information
• Odd option to not link the consisted of ’40th anniversary’ brick

Lego is standing out at producing mid-range rate Star Wars sets at the minute. Following on from the variety of dioramas– consisting of the Emperor’s Throne Room and Dagobah Jedi Training — the Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer is a set we’re extremely happy to be showing on our desktop. It’s larger than you ‘d anticipate, too: it determines 17 inches (43cm) in length so it’s adept.

That indicates you’re still going to require a good quantity of realty to genuinely reveal it off, however you’re not going to require to reorganize your whole home as you would for a few of the biggest Ultimate Collector’s Series setsFor its size, however, the Executor crams in a great deal of cool information, specifically in embellishing the top of the ship, imitating Darth Vader’s Star Dreadnought that it’s based upon.

Possibly our preferred information, however, is the 2 regular-sized Star Destroyers flying along with the Executor, offering it a grand sense of scale. They’re hung on by clear rods, providing the look that they’re flying in the air. It’s a truly great touch.

There’s one odd style option in the Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer that especially irritates us. It includes an unique ’40th Anniversary’ Return of the Jedi brick– however, by style, there’s no place for it to link. The black base to stand the ship on is embellished with 2 gray 2×1 ‘vent’ pieces. You can get rid of among these to attach the anniversary brick in location, however we seem like you should not need to customize the style to accommodate an essential part of the set.

That’s our only genuine problem and, by and big, it’s quickly corrected. Does it mess up the Executor in any method? Not: There’s a lot to like here and– we may have stated this previously, so forgive us– it may simply be among our preferred Lego Star Wars show sets. At this rate point, anyhow. It’s providing great worth for cash. Pictures of it look good, however it’s not up until you’ve developed it that you understand the complete scale of this thing. We’re amazed, Lego. Truly satisfied.

Should you purchase Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer?

It’s a definite yes. If you’re a Lego Star Wars fan, especially if you take pleasure in Star Wars ships, you’re going to enjoy the Executor Super Star Destroyer. How could you not? It’s a terrific develop, it looks definitely terrific, and it does not spend a lot. It may not be rather as outstanding as a $800 UCS set, however for $69.99, you’re getting a great deal of value here, in regards to style quality and large size.

: If you’re looking for a playset, this may not be the finest option. We bet you would have the ability to take the Executor off of its stand to whizz it through the air, however without minifigures, without interactive functions like opening doors and cockpits, there are much better playsets out there (although none look this excellent).

Other Lego sets to think about

If cash is no things, we simply need to suggest the Lego Star Wars UCS Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser. Costing $650 and determining 43 inches (109 cm) in length, this thing will make the Executor appear like a shrimp in contrast. It’s an utter monster, and in our four-star Attack Cruiser evaluationwe applauded its appearances and its extremely interesting structure procedure.

Not everybody has the budget plan (and the area) for a set that huge. For something similarly-priced (and sized) to the Executor Super Star Destroyer, how about the Emperor’s Throne Room DioramaThis fantastic little set recreates the battle in between Vader and Skywalker in Return of the Jedi, and it’s a pleasure to take a look at. We called it the “best screen piece” in our evaluation, although we did note it’s a little costly provided the size of the set– it’s $100, so $30 more than the Executor.

To see what other outstanding Star Wars sets you can presently purchase, have a look at our round-up of the very best Lego Star Wars sets

Kim is a Yorkshire-based freelance author who concentrates on Lego and video game-related material. She’s the co-creator of GameSpew.com and ThatBrickSite.com, where you’ll discover the majority of her work. If she’s not developing with plastic bricks, playing a computer game, or discussing doing either of those things, you ought to most likely examine she’s still breathing. You can discover her on Twitter at @ichangedmyname.