While I do think the Y-wing mechanism is superior for sure, it is kinda cool to see them mixing up the mechanisms so that they're not all just the same. That'd get a little stale.
Tbf I understand the choice for Sloane's uniform since she doesn't become a Grand Admiral until the Aftermath books (post ROTJ). But I do think they could have gone for a more accurate hair piece with a bit of white paint to represent her white lock of hair. Vader's new head reminds me of the Emperor's first face.
I was thrilled when I saw that the Tie Bomber was finally making a comeback! I have been wanting to get one for so long now! After your review I will definitely be buying this! The price is great, no stickers and a bunch of printed parts is FANTASTIC! It is a little small, but I love it all the same! Thanks for the great review and I am looking forward to seeing the next one!
This Vader comes with a nice soft cloth cape where as the Vader in the duel set from Kenobi had a stiff cape. I highly prefer the capes with soft fabric.
This set is so damn cool, man! I plan on getting at least two of this set for my Imperial Navy! BTW David, this set is meant to be in the same scale as the 2021 TIE Fighter. That's why it's rather small compared to the 2012-2018 TIEs.
@@luisemoralesfalcon4716 They're returning to the original scale for more people to buy them while making them as detailed and accurate as possible. Again, 625 pieces for $65 is not a bad deal at all.
@@McFrozenNuggets I agree with you. I love this smaller scale with high detail. Having these awesome ships coming in well below $100 is a priority to me. I hate paying a hundred bucks or more for a Lego set. The prices have gotten soo high. I also have three boys and a small Lego collection of my own and smaller ships means the sets take up a lot less space. That is a big deal to collectors like me when we have so many Legos in our house. Great set. I wish the cockpits window was built so you could actually see the tie pilot through the window.
You know what would be fun to see? A new version of the Twilight, that one ship that Anakin stole and used throughout the clone wars show. Last time we got it was all the way back in 2008.
Fantastic set in my opinion, a good video idea would be to modify this set to make it Vader’s Tie Advanced, you even get the Vader figure! Thanks for the review 👍
When I saw rumours and set pictures I thought Darth Vader wouldn't have arm printing but now looking at this review , I am shocked . And this makes me want to get this set even more .
As for more Episode VI sets: All three of the diorama sets are rumored to be from 6: Jabba's Palace, Death Star 2 duel, and Endor Speeder chase. And it is believed that the TIE interceptor will be in a Mandalorian Season 3 set.
It's both, "Located underneath the ordnance pod was a bomb chute connected to the ship's targeting systems, a T-s7b targeting computer and a 398X bomb sight." from Wookiepedia.
I like the fact that it is smaller. I REALLY like the 2021 scaled down version TIE and X-wing cuz their size go with the play scale falcon and AT-AT better. Also, smaller sets are cheaper. Hope Lego will continue this smaller scale trend.
I'm loving this tie bomber and definitely will pick up a few of these. But I'm questioning the RoTJ when I don't believe the tie bomber was in that movie. Good to see LEGO atleast acknowledge the marketing but at the same time mess it up twice with the 501st as well.
It's a good set with a great price. Would love to see a New Tie Defender! My favorite Tie Fighter. Thanks Oh the side build, just like the play version of Slave one, can be used as a suport for the Tie Bomber with just 2/3 ajustments! Helps to display the ship. Love that, cause I think Lego should always give us a lego display for medium/large ships or at least this small ones.
I like that they are keeping it in the downscaled theme. Easier to create Mocs with the more accurate to Lego size. Tie striker in my opinion was too large.
Although I understand that the uniform of a Grand Admiral looks cooler than the one of a lower ranking imperial officer I think the uniform choice for Vice Admiral Sloane is a little underappreciated by some people: Not only is Lego's choice more accurate for the time frame (ESB and RotJ) being associated with this set, the 5x2 rank insignia Sloane is wearing in this set was never seen on a minifigure of an imperial officer before and might even stay exclusive for her given the fact that she is the most known officer in Star Wars media who held that rank. Also considering that Thrawn will most likely appear in the upcoming Star Wars projects again, it is even more likely that we will see a new Thrawn minifigure in the next one or two years and with it the actually accurate uniform of a Grand Admiral. Otherwise this set seems solid although they also could have given us an Admiral Piett and/or Ozzel (maybe even instead of Vader) and therefor could have corrected the missed opportunity to throw these two characters in Vader's meditation chamber where they should have been. I will definitely get the set nonetheless.
I miss the balaclava heads for stromtroopers and pilots because for the AT-AT and TIE-Fighter pilots you can see the back of thier head and it kinda looks weird.
It’s been too long since a tie bomber was released. Freakin hell man that looks soo cool. I’m super excited its because I’m always hyped about these classic empire ships! They are iconic, and like who doesn’t want a new TIE? But anyway I thought since it’s a new year it would have like a new box art theme but I guess they are sticking with the stripe. And yes, Arm printing Vader!!
I always hated those kind of pieces under that “weapon car”… it gets all ruined even if you dont move it around like a toy. I would prefer they doubled the base piece instead of using that thing there.
This TIE bomber looks like a MOC build rather than a LEGO set, they really improved the looks I never liked the blocky "Detailed" look of the TIE fighter cockpits. I'd get this set 100% if I was still collecting LEGO.
Dame I was gonna pass but that Vader fig is on point similar to a now no longer exclusive fig from cloud city fight with Luke. Great another 60 dollar fig haha
BTW the thing dangling down from the bottom of the fuselage is not actually a sight, it’s the bomb release chute(in universe ofc). Still a very nice and important detail to get on there.
Endor bunker is happening. Question is if it will include an AT-ST. I hope that it does not, OR, if it does, that it is properly scaled like the one in set 8038. The standalone system-scale AT-ST's have been terrible and grossly oversized. If a properly scaled AT-ST is not included, I'll upload my modded 8038 AT-ST to rebrickable for free. Perfectly scaled, looks more authentic than what LEGO has made, and is reliably stable. Problem is that it requires 2x of a part that has become rare.
its pretty cool that they included a tie bomber in the imperial gonk droid set
gonk gonk!
@@seanmaxwell3319 Gonk Gonk Gonk Gonk!
G O N K
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Gonk is god
I think they should use the Y-wing bombing mechanism instead of pushing the flick fire missile
The structure might not allow it but yeh it would be loads better
Flick fire missiles facing down are not it imo. Actual boms that drop are cooler or you have some mechanism that them laugh easier.
While I do think the Y-wing mechanism is superior for sure, it is kinda cool to see them mixing up the mechanisms so that they're not all just the same. That'd get a little stale.
But if the could only pick one I’d rather there be a giant cannon
Full agree. It feels less like dropping bombs and more like shooting missiles downward
Tbf I understand the choice for Sloane's uniform since she doesn't become a Grand Admiral until the Aftermath books (post ROTJ). But I do think they could have gone for a more accurate hair piece with a bit of white paint to represent her white lock of hair. Vader's new head reminds me of the Emperor's first face.
I was thrilled when I saw that the Tie Bomber was finally making a comeback! I have been wanting to get one for so long now! After your review I will definitely be buying this! The price is great, no stickers and a bunch of printed parts is FANTASTIC! It is a little small, but I love it all the same! Thanks for the great review and I am looking forward to seeing the next one!
I have been spoiled by getting regular TIEs for half the price.
@@christopherstein2024 sweet, I got my regular tie from 2021 for $35 I think
@@jannerwingfeather We get great deals on amazon in europe. The cheapest I have seen it for is 27€. At the moment it's 33€.
@@christopherstein2024 wow! That is a great price!
...sorry, but the Jie Star version of Tie Bomber is FAR BETTER than this.
bigger, more than 1000 pcs and you spend a much cheaper price.
“The 2023 TIE Bomber, now featuring adaptive cruise control and best-in-class towing capacity”
This Vader comes with a nice soft cloth cape where as the Vader in the duel set from Kenobi had a stiff cape. I highly prefer the capes with soft fabric.
This set is so damn cool, man! I plan on getting at least two of this set for my Imperial Navy!
BTW David, this set is meant to be in the same scale as the 2021 TIE Fighter. That's why it's rather small compared to the 2012-2018 TIEs.
For that price it should have been up to scale with the other Tie's.
@@luisemoralesfalcon4716 They're returning to the original scale for more people to buy them while making them as detailed and accurate as possible.
Again, 625 pieces for $65 is not a bad deal at all.
@@McFrozenNuggets hmmmm, I would have preferred it a bit bigger.
@@luisemoralesfalcon4716 I think it's fine just the way it is as far as the scale. If you have the 2021 TIE Fighter, it'll look awesome next to it.
@@McFrozenNuggets I agree with you. I love this smaller scale with high detail. Having these awesome ships coming in well below $100 is a priority to me. I hate paying a hundred bucks or more for a Lego set. The prices have gotten soo high. I also have three boys and a small Lego collection of my own and smaller ships means the sets take up a lot less space. That is a big deal to collectors like me when we have so many Legos in our house.
Great set. I wish the cockpits window was built so you could actually see the tie pilot through the window.
There has been a lot of reviews on this but I picked your video because you’re my favourite TH-camr :)
There's like one other review but yeah he is good
There is literally 1 other review to this set💀
You sound like a creep 💀
You are a bot or gay for this guy
You know what would be fun to see? A new version of the Twilight, that one ship that Anakin stole and used throughout the clone wars show. Last time we got it was all the way back in 2008.
Fantastic set in my opinion, a good video idea would be to modify this set to make it Vader’s Tie Advanced, you even get the Vader figure!
Thanks for the review 👍
Man if there's an easy way to modify it between this and Vader's TIE Advanced, that'd be awesome.
you are absolutely right!
This was my favourite set so far in 2023 and the no stickers is just the icing to this awesome Lego set
My go-to vehicle in the OG Battlefront 2, I’m definitely picking this up.
Dang this set looks really well done! I wish that cockpit piece was transparent/not closed off though
That 40th Anniversary tag adds $10 to the price ha.
Looks amazing! I hope we get a TIE interceptor at the same level of detail and scale
We are getting a new interceptor in a Mando season 3 set
@@maxmcleod9573 yep
The OG tie-bomber was my first ever Lego set - definitely gonna get this one because of that
Didn't expect Sloanes appearance here! Love that Aftermath is given some more love, I hope to see more of her in the canon.
When I saw rumours and set pictures I thought Darth Vader wouldn't have arm printing but now looking at this review , I am shocked . And this makes me want to get this set even more .
funfact the tie bomber pilot head is also the head that lego used for batman just without the white stripe
If they dont do a UCS B-Wing or Home One for ROTJ Anniversary we riot
Finally. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the thumbnail
As for more Episode VI sets: All three of the diorama sets are rumored to be from 6: Jabba's Palace, Death Star 2 duel, and Endor Speeder chase. And it is believed that the TIE interceptor will be in a Mandalorian Season 3 set.
I might pick one or two up to have in my crammed display.
Adm Sloane is represented in her squadrons uniform. More squadrons figs please lego!
I pray that LEGO makes a UCS Thai Bomber
Awesome set. I’m pumped for more episode 6 sets, fingers crossed for anything Endor
This tie bomber looks very cool in my opinion. It's cool. The flick fire missles as the bombs is pretty cool. I like it
Push fire bombs 🤣.
The reason Sloane wasn’t in her white uniform is because vice admiral was apparently her rank during return of the Jedi
If I get this i am definitely modding this into the Tie Vip shuttle, since it was actually in return of the jedi
4:34 that is not a targeting sight. That is the actual bomb chute the ordnance is released from.
It's both, "Located underneath the ordnance pod was a bomb chute connected to the ship's targeting systems, a T-s7b targeting computer and a 398X bomb sight." from Wookiepedia.
@@thechineserussian lol wookiepedia love it :)
i love that metalic print for the cockpit, i just can't get over how good it looks
I'm definitely buying this when it comes out. I'm also glad vader has one of those softer capes this time
I like the fact that it is smaller. I REALLY like the 2021 scaled down version TIE and X-wing cuz their size go with the play scale falcon and AT-AT better. Also, smaller sets are cheaper. Hope Lego will continue this smaller scale trend.
Very nice set, looks like a cross between a displayable and a play set! Great model
I'm loving this tie bomber and definitely will pick up a few of these. But I'm questioning the RoTJ when I don't believe the tie bomber was in that movie.
Good to see LEGO atleast acknowledge the marketing but at the same time mess it up twice with the 501st as well.
Now all we need is a tie interceptor!
The 2023 january wave looks good
Wrong labeling if you ask me, because the tie Bomber is from Empire Strikes Back, so i dont know why they is a 40th Return of the jedi label on it.
It's a good set with a great price. Would love to see a New Tie Defender! My favorite Tie Fighter. Thanks
Oh the side build, just like the play version of Slave one, can be used as a suport for the Tie Bomber with just 2/3 ajustments! Helps to display the ship. Love that, cause I think Lego should always give us a lego display for medium/large ships or at least this small ones.
Yes please
Great set!
Yea
i think they shouldve included 2 or more stormtroopers in the place of the officer
Always love your reviews, David! Thank you for inspiring me 😀
A tie bomber would've been awesome, I love the idea of the imperials having a bespoke bomber
Man I'm old. I saw RoTJ in the theater.
Looks great awesome video , waiting for it to go on sale then I'll get one
“Bonk” great start to a video, really drew me in 😊
I like that they are keeping it in the downscaled theme. Easier to create Mocs with the more accurate to Lego size. Tie striker in my opinion was too large.
Although I understand that the uniform of a Grand Admiral looks cooler than the one of a lower ranking imperial officer I think the uniform choice for Vice Admiral Sloane is a little underappreciated by some people:
Not only is Lego's choice more accurate for the time frame (ESB and RotJ) being associated with this set, the 5x2 rank insignia Sloane is wearing in this set was never seen on a minifigure of an imperial officer before and might even stay exclusive for her given the fact that she is the most known officer in Star Wars media who held that rank. Also considering that Thrawn will most likely appear in the upcoming Star Wars projects again, it is even more likely that we will see a new Thrawn minifigure in the next one or two years and with it the actually accurate uniform of a Grand Admiral.
Otherwise this set seems solid although they also could have given us an Admiral Piett and/or Ozzel (maybe even instead of Vader) and therefor could have corrected the missed opportunity to throw these two characters in Vader's meditation chamber where they should have been.
I will definitely get the set nonetheless.
4:30 That's not a targeting sight, that's the bomb chute
What you referred to as a targeting sight is actually the spot where the bombs should be dropped from
Great set, great review! Looking forward to this release.
I'm not an og trilogy guy so I was ready to pass up on this set, but seeing how well it's put together I might grab this one once i find it on special
It original trilogy era not sequels era like bruh
TIE-Bomber is my favorite TIE variant, I’m very happy that they finally did a set
And finally, good job LEGO for no stickers
Finally
LEGO Star Wars 2023 9+ 75347 TIE Bomber™ Set
Approved this is.
I like that, given the inclusion of Rae Sloane, this could technically count as a Star Wars: Squadrons set lol
I really love this set and I was very excited when this video came out
Thanks for the review! The size is perfect, imo. I'm just sad you can't see through the cockpit...
I don't think it matters much for a TIE. The smooth look is very nice.
I miss the balaclava heads for stromtroopers and pilots because for the AT-AT and TIE-Fighter pilots you can see the back of thier head and it kinda looks weird.
I would very much appreciate a TIE Interceptor later next year but this set is looking great too.
We've had a new bomber and interceptor this year. Next up: defender?
Do you think you could do an alternate build for this tie bomber. Perhaps maybe make a tie advanced?
Outside a solid USC set…bet this is likely best play set of 2023 and better yet…exactly what fans are asking for. 😊 no stickers? Wow, nice!
It’s been too long since a tie bomber was released. Freakin hell man that looks soo cool. I’m super excited its because I’m always hyped about these classic empire ships! They are iconic, and like who doesn’t want a new TIE? But anyway I thought since it’s a new year it would have like a new box art theme but I guess they are sticking with the stripe. And yes, Arm printing Vader!!
Love the tie bomber and that looks dope
Great review! We just got this set and we’re exited to build it!
Same Darth Vader minifgure from the past 3 years (since 2020) but I like it's new head. Looks cool
I don’t want anything from the sequel trilogy. But I will most definitely be buying this Tie Bomber!!!!
The tie striker is huge tbh
Hey man - love the acrylic stand. Where’d you get it? I’d love to put my tie bomber on that too
Sloane didn’t become a full admiral until after Vader dies so it wouldn’t make sense to have Vader and grand admiral Sloan in the same place.
I always hated those kind of pieces under that “weapon car”… it gets all ruined even if you dont move it around like a toy.
I would prefer they doubled the base piece instead of using that thing there.
Damn this is exciting!
After this, my hope is to get Minifigures of books and comics. I would love a doctor Aphra Minifigure.
They've lost their damn minds. $65 for that thing? Like always, I'll wait for a 20+% off "sale" so I can purchase it for its proper price.
If it was 39.99 for the Tie Bomber I would buy it full price but 65 ballers for that bro ima wait for discount
No stickers ? For that reason, I am IN ( stocking when time comes :)
That looks pretty insane
Does the Tie Bomber need "Spring-Loaded Shooters"?
Yes it dose
Don't understand the 40th anniversary Return of The Jedi labeling. The tie bomber was not in that movie, as it was use in Empire Strikes Back.
Mad set imo
I pretty much only get clone wars stuff but definitely pick this up it looks great
Honestly i wouldve vastly preferred a brick built gonk droid done that way the did them in the skywalker saga game
where can i get that transparent stand in the thumbnail?
Wicked Bricks
We all know we want it for the Goni droid.
This TIE bomber looks like a MOC build rather than a LEGO set, they really improved the looks I never liked the blocky "Detailed" look of the TIE fighter cockpits.
I'd get this set 100% if I was still collecting LEGO.
never did I think I'd see the day we get a Rae Sloane figure, very cool!
They're called boat studs, land lubber.
Just purchased one for my son birthday present. Hopefully he will let me play with it 😅
I really want a new vader TIE
Maybe there's an alt build out there for this set
I hope they make another tie defender set
Still haven’t found time to build this. Had it over a month 😞
I'm hoping for a UCS version soooon
Was a tie bomber in ROTJ?
Yes in Andor, Rebels Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Squadrons, and Battlefront 2
Dame I was gonna pass but that Vader fig is on point similar to a now no longer exclusive fig from cloud city fight with Luke. Great another 60 dollar fig haha
The only minor criticism I have with this set is what is Darth Vader doing in a Tie Bomber set? Seems a bit random.
Damn I like this set! what a pity that it won't be released in my country
BTW the thing dangling down from the bottom of the fuselage is not actually a sight, it’s the bomb release chute(in universe ofc). Still a very nice and important detail to get on there.
I’m definitely going to get this
Sweet!
Endor bunker is happening. Question is if it will include an AT-ST. I hope that it does not, OR, if it does, that it is properly scaled like the one in set 8038. The standalone system-scale AT-ST's have been terrible and grossly oversized. If a properly scaled AT-ST is not included, I'll upload my modded 8038 AT-ST to rebrickable for free. Perfectly scaled, looks more authentic than what LEGO has made, and is reliably stable. Problem is that it requires 2x of a part that has become rare.