Resistance A-wing Starfighter — B+ · The Brick Drop Score
B+
The Drop Score
Resistance A-wing Starfighter
75248-1 · Star Wars
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Two minifigs at thirty bucks is the A-wing's real flex — Resistance pilot and BB-8 in one small box is a deal that's hard to argue with.
Is the price fair?A+Two figs and a clean ship for thirty bucks — Star Wars sets rarely give you this much breathing room.
Will you love it?C+n/a
Holds its value?A-Retired Star Wars at this price point has a track record, and the A-wing name carries weight in the secondary market.
The Full Take
The A-wing has always been the scrappy underdog of the Rebel and Resistance fleet, and this 2019 version captures that lean, aggressive silhouette well for the shelf. At $29.99 it punches above its weight class — the minifig value alone justifies most of the ask. BB-8 showing up as one of only two figures is either a bonus or a consolation depending on how you feel about round droids, but the pilot is sharp. The build itself is brief, clocking in under 270 pieces, so don't expect an afternoon project. What you do get is a tight, displayable ship that doesn't embarrass itself next to larger Star Wars sets. The B+ overall feels right: nothing here is broken, nothing is spectacular, but the price keeps it honest.