When Star Wars Rebels premiered, we were introduced to a brand new smuggler's freighter that had an odd shape. LEGO released the Ghost in 2014. It retired on January 1. In order to keep the demand fulfilled, they've created a microfighter featuring the pilot/owner Hera Syndulla in Micro form. In my review, I'm going to take a look at set 75127 The Ghost. REVIEW: SET DETAILSSet #: 75127Name: The Ghost MicrofighterTheme: Star WarsParts: 104Price: $9.99 Before we get to the build, let’s talk value. At 9.99 the price per piece works out to almost $.10 each. This is on the lower middle side of pricing for a licensed set. There is 1 minifigure. (This is standard for Microfighters.) The minifigure is Hera Syndulla. She is exactly the same as the one previously released with the larger The Ghost. Some people may wind up picking up a set that is open box or, want to verify the box contents before beginning a build. For this set, there are 2 unnumbered baggies and an instruction book.
Hera's a real Type A personality and couldn't wait for me to begin building, so she started without me. The build was interesting. I didn't really see it unfolding like it did. Hera's having fun putting it together. To be perfectly candid, the build of the mmicrofighter was more interesting than the actual System set. We're shaping the hull to the odd angles incorporated into the Ghost. The clips are probably for the "wings" I'm pretty sure that the small thrusters are for sublight speed. They'll snap onto the red bracket. According to the system version, these pods are escape pods. I don't know that they aren't airlocks. Time to build more angles into the Ghost. Another red bracket goes onto the front. (note: I missed adding 2 1x2 light bluish grey plates here. I wound up adding them later.) There's a clear dome for the front of the ghost. Time to add the rear "wings" and the larger engines. Hera is very good at all of this. The front wings are next.
I'm not sure that the "windshield" is facing the correct way. I'm not super happy about the stud shooter here. I guess it's something to deal with until they come up with a new way to fling pieces across a room. Voila, Hera has finished her work and it's ready to fly. I actually really do like the look of this ship. The simplified design and cuter proportions make this look like a go-kart or one of those coin operated rides in front of the grocery stores. It was funner to build than the larger system version. I'll probably try to keep it out of the hands of my little girls so it doesn't get smashed. On the other hand, it might save my 75053 from their destructive hands. Hera is the same as the one in the 75053 The Ghost. She's got a 2 sided head. As long as Rebels is on the TV, the Ghost will be featured. The System version was expensive for younger kids. It's also retired now. I think that parents of kids who like Star Wars Rebels will be looking for the cheaper alternative.
Even if this set triples in value, it still has an important character and will continue to be cheaper than the now retired 75053. I see this one increasing in value and being in demand, moreso than any of the rest of this wave. There are 7 pieces extra. 3 of them are the extra studs for the stud shooter.The other day 'Star Wars Rebels' lifted the veil just high enough to introduce us to the "Ghost" crew's feisty R2 unit "Chopper," but as tends to be the case with major blockbusters, now LEGO has delivered a much more revealing look at the new series with fresh images of the group's Millennium Falcon-like ship, and more! As seen from photos of the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2014 (Via Atamaii.TV), our new look at the Ghost ship proves much more detailed than the initial concept art, though LEGO wisely kept most of the character figures identities hidden, even as we get a rough look at their roles and races of origin. Perhaps most intriguingly of all, another new LEGO ship reveals a mysterious "Phantom," its pilot clad in a beat-up Imperial helmet, and going by the name "Ezra Bridger."
Here’s everything we know from the official ‘Star Wars Rebels’ logline: ‘Star Wars Rebels’ continues the epic tradition of the legendary ‘Star Wars’ saga with all-new exciting, action-packed adventures. It is a dark time in the galaxy, as the evil Galactic Empire tightens its grip of power from world to world. As the series begins, Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet, ruling with an iron fist and ruining the lives of its people. But there are a select few who are brave enough to stand up against the endless Stormtroopers and TIE fighters of the Empire: the clever and motley crew of the starship “Ghost.” Together, this ragtag group will face threatening new villains, have thrilling adventures, and become heroes. We’ve already seen a few glimpses of the villainous Jedi-hunting "Inquisitor," but no voice cast has been made official. That said, we previously heard Freddie Prinze Jr., ‘The Butler’ star David Oyelowo, Vanessa Marshall, Taylor Gray and Steven Jay Blum were at least on the short list.
Picking up where the now-canceled ‘Clone Wars‘ left off, ‘Star Wars Rebels’ will also feature on the creative side screenwriter and producer Simon Kinberg (‘X-Men: First Class,’ ‘Elysium‘), who’s writing the first episode. We'll learn much more of 'Star Wars Rebels' as we near its 2014 premiere, but in the meantime, check out new images of the LEGO ships in action, and tell us what you want to see when 'Star Wars' debuts its first animated series set in between the two trilogies! [UPDATE: LEGO released official hi-res images of the coming sets, included below (via USA Today).]The Ghost was a VCX-100 light freighter, manufactured by the Corellian Engineering Corporation. The ship mainly saw flight following the rise of the Galactic Empire and was piloted by Hera Syndulla's crew. The Ghost was a modified VCX-100 light freighter, originally manufactured by the Corellian Engineering Corporation. The main cockpit was located at the front-end of the ship. Directly beneath it was the nose turret gunner station, which had a pair of forward floodlights on both of its sides.
At the very top of the ship was the dorsal turret, which could be rotated 360-degrees. In addition to the dorsal turret were the two rear laser cannons. Also located at the back of the ship was the engine assembly. It also featured a cargo hold, which was located on the right-end of the ship. While the Ghost lacked a cloaking device, it featured a sensory scrambler, which could effectively trick Imperial ships. Additionally, it served as a mothership to the Phantom, a much smaller ship. A LEGO version of the Ghost was released on May 28th, 2014. It, alongside the Phantom, was the first set to be revealed in the LEGO Star Wars Rebels line of products. The Ghost was first unveiled on July 27th, 2013 at Celebration Europe II, to much applause. Blog's article, "Seen a ghost?". According to Paul Urquhart, the Ghost's cockpit was inspired by the real-life Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. The Ghost also appears several times in the Star Wars film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.