Lego updated original X-Wing to become 75218. The last set 9493 was quite old. 9493 used the old transparent cockpit window. Starting from Poe's new X-Wing in The Force Awakens, Lego X-Wing used a new and better cockpit window. I also wanted to buy that part to update my 9493 (but I didn't have time to order). Let's jump to conclusion first... I like 75218 and I think it worth to get a copy.
This new set came with 6 bags, 1 instruction booklet and 1 piece of label sheet.
Let's take a look at the new and older set side by side. The main difference was the structure of 4 engines. The way of building the engines was about the same as the Rogue One U-Wing set. The red color is different too. 75218 used deep red which made it look like the UCS X-Wing version. 75218's 4 cannons at the wings were not well designed as what 9493 did. However, you would be impressed by the new way to open the X-Wings (Battle mode) and the hidden white rubber bands.
75218 had two rubber bands on each side and they were well hidden.
9493 had smaller engines and Lego didn't design it very well. Many people modified the engines as mine (a common way).
75218 had larger engines. They looked closer to the actual model. Well done, Lego.
Let's take a look at flight mode. 75218 had smooth surface wings. At the same time, 75218's X-Wing droid (R2D2) can stay inside facing the front instead of side way (R5).
75218 with 730 pieces was over-priced just like the rest of new Star Wars sets.
I think I should modify the 4 wing cannons later when I have time.
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