![]() Thankfully the final build is quite close to the source material and I think it looks pretty good! The size is great for minifigures without being overly out of scale in either direction. And although we all want more pieces, a good end result is mostly what matters. The use of larger parts and plates helps create the final look and somewhat explains the reduced need for more pieces. Bag 3 rounds out the upper turret area and introduces us to the clone army and their Jedi leader. The majority of the build (base) is done in the first two bags along with the battle droids. Not heavy on content here, but the end results are honestly pretty good. Inside the push-tab box you will find 3 numbered bags, a sizeable sticker sheet and an 88 page instruction book. Is this the new ‘mascot’ for the Star Wars sets? Possibly that, or just a nod to The Clone Wars TV show this vehicle appears in. There’s action shots on the front and a 332nd Clone Trooper in the bottom right. The Republic Fighter Tank (75342) is packaged in a standard box with the usual Star Wars scenery. Not the best start, but things do get better! BUILD: 70% Averaging the two, the Republic fighter Tank gets a final value score of 57%. Sadly the score for this criteria drops even lower to just 52%. I built the set in just over 36 minutes, translating to a cost-per-minute of $1.39. This brick count therefore nets ye olde Fighter Tank an unfortunately low score of 63%. The average for reviewed sets to date is $0.13, so this is WELL above and pretty costly. With just 262 pieces inside the box, this translates to a cost-per-brick of $0.19. The all-new Republic Fighter Tank (75342) retails for $49.99 in Canada. OVERALL SCORE: 74% (a pricey and small set saved by excellent figs and good design). ![]() ENTERTAINMENT: 72% (great playset for younger builders, awesome minifigs for collectors).MINIFIGURES: 100% (6 minifigures is substantial for a set this size, 4 of which are all new).BUILD: 70% (simple and quickly built, but a decent update over prior versions with nice detailing).VALUE: 57% (VERY low scores for cost-per-brick and cost-per-minute even for a small set).MINIFIGURES: 6 (4 exclusive new prints, 2 stock battle droids).For a breakdown of the rating system, please click here. ![]() This does not guarantee a favourable review and all opinions are my own. NOTE: This set was provided by The LEGO® Group to True North Bricks for review.
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