LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV (10198) Review

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There's a few LEGO models I own which stand out. The Milenium Falcon, the Agents mobile command center, the Skeleton chariot model, and this one.
It was a fun build for me ( I should note I am 44, but I am easily amused by LEGOs.) No part was tedious. Once I pre sorted the pieces, it went very smoothly. You do have to be careful, as is common with large models, when moving the model. I did have to rebuild some small sections. The center is the best place to hold it as I recall.
The model looks fantastic. I did not compare it in detail with the version you see in Star Wars, but that did not concern me overmuch. It's close enough.
I assume a younger child might have problems with parts breaking off, but that's pretty common with all LEGO models, especially the larger ones. The model does use technics elements, which give it a strong "spine." The engines and the 4 wings are probably the most vulnerable.
The minifigs, are of course, nice. I know I have some of them from other models. I would think Captain Antilles has not showed up too often. It's a bit more expensive than the 10 cents / piece I like to see, but I thought it was worth owning for it's high cool factor (I am a geek sometimes, I can't help it :)
The parts were pretty standard. I think some of the parts are in colors I have not seen before though.
Here's a big plus...ZERO stickers. Yep. None. That makes me smile - I hate stickers.


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The Tantive IV blockade runner carries Princess Leia, C-3PO and R2-D2 on a vital mission for the Rebel Alliance. Features an opening cockpit, rotating and elevating turbolaser cannons, movable radar dish, removable roof section, interior command center, opening compartment with removable cargo transport vehicle, and two detachable escape pods for the droids to make their getaway with the Death Star plans. Includes Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2 and 2 Rebel troopers.

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