Set Facts
- It consists of an X-Wing Starfighter with retractable landing gear, 2 proton torpedoes, an opening cockpit, and wings that fold into attack mode, and includes 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Jek Porkins, R2-D2, and R5-D8. The X-Wing is customizable with markings for either the Red 5 or Red 6 fighters.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
X-wing Starfighter Reviews
FBTB
“After spending time with the 9493 X-wing Starfighter, swooshing it around and popping open the s-foils, it feels like an attempt to create the definitive LEGO X-wing. It's designed to be accessible to consumers in the way it's constructed and how it can be interacted with.... More Like the X-wings before, it offers builders choices and that's always a win. It's a fun and solid set, but by being accessible, it makes several compromises. It takes many design cues from the 4502 X-wing—though with refinement—and by doing so recreates many of those shortcomings.”
The Brick Fan
“The new X-wing Starfighter is one of the best I’ve seen. Before I knew this set I was going to be released, I was thinking of purchasing the 2006 version. I’m glad I waited. The 2012 version is much more sleeker and more detailed than his predecessor. This set is definitely... More recommended for LEGO enthusiasts and Star Wars fans.”
Excerpts from third-party reviews
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
19 mos (this set 35 mos)
Annual growth
+7.00% (this set +7.59%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
X-wing Starfighter currently ranks #12 out of the top most owned sets in Star Wars Episode IV.
About Star Wars Episode IV
Episode IV covers A New Hope, the first Star Wars film from 1977, and it goes back to the first LEGO Star Wars sets of 1999, among them Luke's X-wing and landspeeder. Luke, Han and Leia had the classic yellow LEGO faces until 2004, when LEGO switched the figures of its licensed themes to flesh tones to look more like the actors.
Episode IV consists of 55 sets that ran from 1999 to 2027. As of today,
NY Comic-Con 2012 Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder is the most valuable Episode IV set with an estimated new/sealed value of $1,004.
Summary
Star Wars Episode IV X-wing Starfighter set 9493 was released on February 21, 2012, retailing for $60, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $150, while used sets sell around $45.
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Lead the Rebels into intergalactic battle with the X-Wing Starfighter™!
Take to the stars in the classic X-Wing Starfighter™! Featuring wings that fold into attack mode, proton torpedoes, retractable landing gear and opening cockpit, this most iconic vehicle of the Star Wars™ universe returns to turn the tide in the battle against the evil Empire! Includes 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Jek Porkins, R2-D2 and R5-D8.
Includes 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, new Jek Porkins, R2-D2 and R5-D8
Features X-Wing Starfighter™, 1 blaster, and 1 Lightsaber
X-Wing Starfighter features retractable landing gear, 2 proton torpedoes, opening cockpit and wings that fold into attack mode
Extra wing markings also included
Set the wings to attack mode!
X-Wing Starfighter measures over 12” (33cm) long
Battle the 9492 TIE fighter!
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