Lego Star Wars 7659 Imperial Landing Craft
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: LEGOBrand: LEGO
Release Date: 2007-01-12
Model: 4498194
Product features:
- Star Wars Imperial Landing craft with fold-up wings
- Airship features twin-blaster cannons, bombs, troop compartment, and firing rockets
- Features 471 pieces; fun for ages 8 through 12
- All mini-figures fit into troop department
- Includes pilot, 2 sandtroopers mini-figures, and 2 stormtrooper mini-figures with blasters
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Toys and Games Reviews of Lego Star Wars 7659 Imperial Landing Craft
Customer Review: A great set, but could be frustrating for youngsters.
Summary: 4 Stars
As an adult collector, this is my favorite set so far - but there were some strange design choices. Building it was much trickier and more delicate than any set I can remember, so if you're buying it for someone under 10 make sure an adult is there to help them out. One disappointing thing I've never seen before was sloppy directions: pieces appearing out of nowhere in one step that are added in the next, additions to the back of the model where you can't see exactly where to place the pieces, and there was even an extra page stuck in the box with a revision to one of the steps. I managed to get it all together, but younger folks will probably throw this set through the window in frustration at the poor directions.
There are a few places where parts can be easily broken off or the gears can jam up while playing with it as well. As a result I would think this is more aimed at the adults - but in that case, why did they load it up with cool kid-stuff like shooting cannons, dropping bombs, etc? It sort of strikes a balance between realistic collector's set and kids' play toy, but doesn't really hit either mark.
That said, even for all its warts it's a fantastic set when finally built. The gearing for the wings is a thing of beauty, and many of the pieces are generic enough that you can build plenty of new creations out of this set.
One minor thing I don't understand is why they left the top doors for the crew compartment separate - they could have joined them together on each side with one more piece and made the whole model much more sturdy. As it is all six pieces flop about individually. It's really odd.
Description of Lego Star Wars 7659 Imperial Landing Craft
Battle the forces of the Rebellion wherever they hide. Equipped with twin blaster cannons, "bombs," a troop compartment and firing rockets, the Imperial Landing Craft is ready to deploy your forces anywhere in the galaxy. Gear system lets wings fold up together at the twist of a dial. Includes Imperial pilot, two Sandtrooper and two Stormtrooper mini-figures with blasters. 471 pieces.Battle the forces of the Rebellion wherever they hide with the Star Wars Imperial Landing craft. Equipped with twin blaster cannons, bombs, a troop compartment, and firing rockets, this craft will prepare you to face the master of evil. With two cannons that really shoot and levers that pop out bombs, this Lego set provides hours of amusement for junior Stormtroopers, ages 8 through 12.
Let the Force be with You
Like the Imperial Craft shown in the movies, this airship's wings fold up at the twist of a dial. A pilot, two sandtroopers, and two stormtrooper mini-figures with blasters come included. All of the mini-figures fit into this craft's troop department. With this quality craft there is no limit to the space adventures the child can embark on. With 471 pieces, the set offers a fun-filled building project for both children and their parents. Clear instructions (included) make the construction process easier and clean-up is a breeze by folding up the wings and putting the mini-figures into the troop department.
This retro Star Wars Lego set offers an experience that can be enjoyed by children and their parents. Children are captivated by the cannons and bombs, while parents feel nostalgia for the movies. Like many LEGO products, the set is both easy to assemble and durable. Other Lego Star Wars sets are available should the Rebellion get out of control. Overall, this set is a great value for the years of amusement it provides. (But be careful, the Imperial should not be aimed at the eyes or face and it is not intended for children under three years old.
What's in the Box
471 pieces, pilot, 2 sandtroopers, and 2 stormtrooper mini-figures with blasters.
 The Imperial Landing Craft is ready to deploy your forces anywhere in the galaxy. |  Includes Imperial pilots, two Sandtroopers, and two Stormtroopers. |
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