Star Wars X-Wing: X-Wing Expansion Pack

Product Description

As the primary starfighter of the Rebellion the X-wing is a well-rounded machine that features powerful deflector shields potent laser cannons and deadly proton torpedoes. While less maneuverable than Imperial TIE fighters the X-wing has superior defensive capabilities and under the command of an experienced pilot an X-wing performs remarkably in combat. The X-Wing Expansion Pack includes one of the Rebellion?s most distinguished and capable pilots Wedge Antilles. An influential character at the Battle of Yavin and the Battle of Endor this hotshot pilot can easily outmaneuver his enemies and gain superior firing solutions. Watch out for future previews of the X-Wing Expansion Pack and the other three pilots it contains. Ages 14+

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1737 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Fantasy Flight Games
• Model: SWX02
• Released on: 2012-07-31
• Dimensions: 2.50" h x 3.25" w x 6.50" l, .5 pounds

Features

• Add to your collection of starfighters with the powerful X-Wing Expansion Pack
• Features one pre-painted X-wing miniature for the X-Wing Miniatures Game
• Four included Ship cards allow players to choose the best pilot for the mission
• Contains five Upgrade cards to further customize your starfighter
• Increases squadron building options for Rebel players

Customer Reviews

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
You'll definitely want one for Wedge
By El_Tonio
The X-Wing expansion is a nice addition to a fun game. As noted in my other reviews from this line, you can play a few simple and worthwhile games with the core set, but if you want to get the most variety out of the game you'll need some expansions. Because the X-Wing also comes in the core set (which is required to play), it is not 100% necessary to get this expansion set to get the most out of the game. But, there are a few additions, so I'd say it is probably worth getting one of this expansion set for most people (if then, if you want more X-Wings or TIE Fighters I'd just buy extra starter sets to get more bang for your buck).

That said, the X-Wing expansion adds two unique pilots that are NOT included in the core set. Pilots include Wedge Antillies (unique) and Garven Dreis (unique). It also includes two generic pilots that come with the core set.

Wedge alone makes this expansion worth getting in my opinion, as he is the highest ranked (Level 9) Rebel pilot in the game, with an awesome offensive special ability, "When attacking, reduce the defender's agility value by 1 (to a minimum of `0')."

Garven is a level 6 pilot that also has a very nice special ability, "After spending a focus token, you may place that token on any other friendly ship at Range 1-2 (instead of discarding it)." Based on the FAQ that was recently released by FFG, it is possible for him to give a focus token to a ship that already has a focus token (which definitely adds to his value).

It also includes several upgrade cards (many, but not all, of which are also available in the starter or other expansions). The expansion includes two astromech droids (R5 Astromech, and R5-K6), Expert Handling, and Photon Torpedoes.

The expansion also includes all tokens, dials, etc. that you need to use this ship in a game.

As noted in all of my reviews of FFG X-Wing products, all the ships look great. However, the X-Wing seems particular fragile because of its thin guns. I've played about a dozen games and haven't had any problems with any ship breaking so far. I am not rough with the ships, but I am not overly careful with them either (except perhaps when storing them).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
A Needed Add-on to an Awesome Game
By Jason Stewart
You should pick up at least one of every expansion pack to this game. They add new pilot and upgrade cards that are quite useful, in addition to another ship. The model is perhaps the most detailed pre-painted model at this scale I've seen, and certainly the best value-for-money in that regard.

The core of a Rebel Squadron is the X-Wing. You get the best Rebel pilot in the game in this expansion pack, too.

I also suggest you buy TWO of the starter sets, so that you get double dice, spare templates, extra cards, and 6 ships to start out with.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Yay, X-Wing
By Todd Bergantz
For the standard 100 point list, it's hard to argue with a second X-Wing in your inventory. Like the TIE Fighter expansion, it feels a little odd to buy another model just like the one you got in the base box, but the added options make for much more interesting gaming. I was lucky to have a model that was properly formed, as it seems about 1/3 of the X-Wing models I see have bent guns.

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