LEGO Star Wars Review 2010 - Set 8088 the ARC-170

The ARC-170 is the largest of the January 2010on the helmet.
wave with 396 pieces and it is recommended forThe ship spans 20 inches and as discussed earlier, is a
ages 8-14. It comes with minifigures Kit Fisto, Captainre-release, the first coming out in conjunction with
Jag, a clone pilot and the astromech droid R4-P44.Episode III in 2005. The nose is a little different in this
In terms of playability the windshield of the cockpitrelease with the new ARC-170 a little more rounded
can be opened (without taking the whole piece off)and sleek looking. The engines are also different.
and the wings can be opened using gears at theBorrowing the large wheel pieces from the Turbo
back. Spinning the cog at the rear puts the S-foilsTank this new model features huge engines in
into attack position (always wanted to say that!).relation to the size of the ship.
Two green flick-fire missiles fire about 10 inchesStickers abound in this set, which is a non-no to
forward when activated.hardened LEGO fans, though casual users won't mind
Despite being a re-release of an earlier ARC 170so much. It is quite sturdy and its swooshability is
release it comes with new figures. Jedi master Kithigh. It's easy to hold and manoeuvre though opening
Fisto was released in an earlier set with Obi Wan'sthe wings out takes a little bit of juggling when in
starfighter but all the other figures are new. R4-P44flight.
is just like R2-D2 but with green markings on its bodyIn regards to price this set fits in with Lego's new,
and a green head. The clone pilot is a variation on themore expensive price per piece ratio at $59.95 for
older clone pilots featured in sets like the V-19 butapproximately 400 pieces. If you can find it a little
with a new helmet. Captain Jag is also unique, withcheaper it's well worth it and as the largest of this
the same body as the Clone Pilot but different colorswave's releases it is highly appealing.