WhiteFang Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Hello everyone, I have been recently enjoying myself opening up new LEGO Star Wars sets lately, probably is because of the upcoming hype of Star Wars Episode 7 movie - The Force Awakens. Well, this set which I am intending to review is not exactly related to the new movie but it actually revolved around the first Episode of the prequel trilogy known as Phantom Menace. Without further ado, let's see how this new set fare in DarkFang's taste. Name: 75091 Flash Speeder Theme: LEGO System / Star Wars / Episode 1 Year: 2015 Pieces: 312 Minifigs: 3 minifigures and 2 battle droids Price: USD $29.99, GBP 34.99, EURO NA, SGD $79.90 Resources: Brickset, BrickLink Deploy the Naboo forces into battle with the agile Flash Speeder! As the Battle of Naboo rages on, bring the Naboo security forces and their Gungan ally Captain Tarpals into the action with the maneuverable LEGO® Star Wars Flash Speeder. This modified landspeeder has an open cockpit with space for a driver and 3 minifigure passengers, as well as opening storage compartments. When the battle really heats up, man the rotating, spring-loaded shooter at the back and fend off the Battle Droid forces. There are even 2 extra spring-loaded shooters built into the side-mounted engines for extra firepower! Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons and an accessory: Naboo Security Guard, Naboo Security Officer and Captain Tarpals, plus 2 Battle Droids. • Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Naboo Security Guard, Naboo Security Officer and Captain Tarpals, plus 2 Battle Droids • Features an open cockpit with space for 4 minifigures, rotating gun turret with spring-loaded shooter, 2 extra spring-loaded shooters and opening storage compartments • Weapons include 2 blaster pistols, 2 blasters and Captain Tarpals’ spear • Also includes a macrobinoculars element • Transport the Naboo troops into the heat of battle • Repel the Battle Droids with the powerful spring-loaded shooters • Load up 4 minifigures and speed to safety • Keep the weapons safe in the storage compartment • As seen in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace • Flash Speeder measures over 3” (8cm) high, 7” (19cm) long and 6” (17cm) wide An original box image of the 75091 Flash Speeder Back view of the original box image of the 75091 Flash Speeder The Battle of Naboo has begun This Flash Speeder is a long awaited re-released design. It first appeared as 7124 Flash Speeder in Year 2000, when the Star Wars Episode 1 was release around this period. There were no other design variants of this set until 15 years later, when we finally see an improved and modern version of the Flash Speeder. Personally, I am very excited to finally own this set at a decent discounted price. Comparing to the first version of Flash Speeder, the modern release is three times bigger and twice the seating capacity as well. I am quite pleased with the overall minifigures selection which will be explained further later. The main deterrence to attempt to own this set, was the hefty price tag. However, I actually enjoyed the entire building experience which somehow managed to justify for me is a good set to have in your LEGO Star Wars collection. The content of the sealed box The sealed box come with three mint numbered packs, an instruction manual and a sticker sheet to illustrate the speeder controls. After building the set, these are the remaining spare parts in packet 1 and packet 3. The fully assembled minifigures and battle droids I am quite pleased with the overall minifigures selection but not too pleased with the inclusion of battle droids which I agreed is a necessity to increase the playability since the battle droids are the most visible villains in Episode 1. The three new minifigures have nice detailed back printing. Well, the battle droids are nothing worth to mention. These regular battle droids have been seen across 20 sets for this design so far. As for the other three characters, I am glad to see the brand new design of the Naboo Security Officer featuring in the centre of the image. This minifigure is exclusive in this set. The Naboo Security Guard in the yellow outfit also appeared in the 75058 MTT. I am quite fond of their outfit especially their headpiece which bear the insigina of Naboo Security crest Both minifigures will complement with Captain Panaka, head of the Naboo Royal Security Force. Captain Tarpals was a notable character of the Gungan species and same as Jar Jar Blinks. He was one of the leaders in the Gungan Grand Army in Planet Naboo. In Episode 1, he led an army of Gungans to battle the Trade Federation during the Battle of Grassy Plains and subsequently he was promoted to General in the Clone Wars. Ultimately, Captain Tarpals was sacrificed and slain by General Grievious. Captain Tarpals is exclusive to this set as well. The entire building content for Packet 1 The completed built for Packet 1 Upon finishing packet 1, you can see the base of the speeder and the front completed with the shape outline. This packet also come with two battle droids. The entire building content for Packet 2 The completed built for Packet 2 Upon putting the content of packet 2 together, the rear of the speeder and the seating capacity is being formed up well. In this packet, you will get the remaining three minifigures. The entire building content for Packet 3 The completed built of the Flash Speeder The Flash Speeder is finally complete. The Flash Speeder is also known as the Seraph-class urban landspeeder which is used by the Royal Naboo Security Force. It was modified from a civilian landspeeder to serve the purpose of security patrol. To assist in these security duties, the Flash Speeder was armed with a rotating blaster turret and side missiles which can be shot out. These weapons were positioned on the rear of the vehicle. The Flash Speeder was operated by a single driver, and up to three passengers could be accommodated comfortably in its open-topped interior. It can be used to transport VIPs such as Senator Amidala and Chancellor Palpatine or security troopers in a fast manner. The speeder's repulsorlift engines allowed it to reach a height of two meters above ground level, and gave the Seraph a maximum speed of 200 kph. Designed for urban environments, the Flash Speeder was suited more to patrolling city streets than traversing uneven terrain. The completed built of the Flash Speeder is amazingly sleek and wonderful. I love the fact that both of the doors are able to lift up like a convertible sports car. The minifigures will not have to jump into the speeder anymore and is befitting for VIPs to enter for their ground transport. You can open the both rear compartments where the security troopers can store their digital binoculars and short-ranged blasters in there safely while moving. I think this is an awesome speeder to use to escort VIPs as it can sit four minifigures to maximimse the seating capacity to increase the playability. You may see some closer up views of the Flash Speeder in front view, side view, rear view and bottom view. The Flash Speeder is now standing by Awaiting for their VIP to arrive Senator Amidala in safe hands under the Naboo security forces It can sit four persons in a comfortable position We need to escort you to a safe location Defend the premise at all costs To conclude, this set is an above average set. At first glance, you could think this is an underrated set, but I am glad I am mistaken after building it. The building experience was enjoyable and I like the playability and design very much especially the doors design. The design is rather sleek with the smooth facade. The downside of it, is the high price. I bought this about 35% SRP, which is quite decent discount and glad to finally own it with more better designed minifigures for the Royal Naboo Security Force as well as the new Captain Tarpals. I am glad to have this set and probably be using it for VIP or troop transport. If I can see a better discount, I will definitely buy a second set. Summary review Playability: 9/10 (Fun playing speeder with the doors and the fact that it can accommodate four minifigures is truly awesome.) Design: 9/10 (Excellent speeder design with its sleek and modern appearance.) Price: 5/10 (Price is on the high side, do consider getting this if you can get a decent discount for this set.) Overall: 7.7/10 (Get this set since this new design variant was released 15 years ago and I don't see this design being re-released again anytime soon.) I gave it a "4" based on my Review Score Card. What about you? I hope every one of you enjoyed reading this simple review of mine. Comments and Criticisms are welcomed. Pictures can be found in My Flickr. Quote
Artemis78 Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 I had the 2000 version when i was 4 years old. It was my first lego i think and i loved it. I will probably buy this one for the nostalgia effect Quote
Vectormatic Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Good review, but i very much dislike the set, the european price is €45, which for ~300 parts is just inexcusable imho The doors are also non-canon, and i think the upper line looks too bulgy, more of a thunderbird II then a flash speeder to my eyes. It is good that Lego is revisiting some of these vehicles which havent been released in more then a decade, but turning a 100 piece set into a 300 piece set for a small speeder? nah Quote
LegoFjotten Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Thank you for the review, and nice timing too! I got & built this set yesterday as part of a crazy deal on a few small sets. Usually I wouldn't have bought this, but €20 for this set + an A-Wing and 2 microfighters was just too good to pass up. I found the build to be a lot better than expected, and the Naboo guards are very nice. Captain Tarpals is nicely done too, but battle droids and Gungans are the the embodiment of what was wrong with Ep1 for me so I don't get much enjoyment out of them. Quote
WhiteFang Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Thank you so much for all of your comments, I enjoyed this set very much and after I built it. I actually went to re-watched Episode 1 again all over again. Quote
Davor Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Thank you so much for all of your comments, I enjoyed this set very much and after I built it. I actually went to re-watched Episode 1 again all over again. Clone wars "crisis on naboo" episode has flash speeder, and it looks that lego designed this version on cw material rather than ep1 material. Quote
Junior Shark Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 My purchase of this set can be summed up in two words: Green. Slopes. Awesome review, always great to have another person's perspective! Quote
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