Review: 75362 Ahsoka's T-6 Jedi Shuttle
Posted by CapnRex101,
The much-anticipated Ahsoka series has begun, providing inspiration for three interesting sets. 75362 Ahsoka's T-6 Jedi Shuttle is the smallest, although perhaps contains the most desirable minifigures, including Ahsoka Tano herself and Sabine Wren.
Furthermore, the returning shuttle has definite potential to impress, hopefully improving upon 7931 T-6 Jedi Shuttle from 2011. The exterior looks stunning in official images, but I do harbour concerns about the interior, as well as the underside of the wing, not visible in any of the images from LEGO.
This review is spoiler free.
Summary
75362 Ahsoka Tano's T-6 Jedi Shuttle, 601 pieces.
£64.99 / $79.99 / €74.99 | 10.8p/13.3c/12.5c per piece.
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Ahsoka's shuttle is far from faultless, but looks good overall and offers great minifigures
- Attractive and accurate design, from most angles
- Enjoyable functions
- Four exceptional minifigures
- Only space for one minifigure
- Unfinished underside of wing
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Minifigures
It is perhaps surprising that only four versions of Ahsoka Tano have been produced to date, but this is the fifth. The lekku and montral element is new and made from a rubbery material, rather than the hard plastic used previously. I prefer the hard plastic, but the proportions of this piece are more accurate to Ahsoka's live action appearances and the printing looks great, although a dual-moulded headband would have been ideal.
Fantastic detail continues across Ahsoka's attire, featuring a suitable combination of pearl dark grey and dark blue. The tiny beads hanging from her belt are welcome, in particular. Moreover, the minifigure includes printed arms, further corresponding with the onscreen character. These are becoming increasingly common on Star Wars minifigures, which is encouraging.
The double-sided head looks nice too, decorated with intricate markings on both sides. Ahsoka wields two white lightsabers, represented here by trans-clear 4L bars. I think this was the best solution to maintain consistency with previous LEGO lightsabers, which have always included translucent blades.
Sabine Wren repaints her Mandalorian armour a couple of times during Star Wars Rebels, so seeing it updated again for Ahsoka is fitting. Nevertheless, the vibrant splashes of orange and purple are readily identifiable with Sabine, but the lack of printed arms is slightly disappointing, given their presence on other Mandalorian minifigures recently.
Star Wars Rebels has predominantly informed the Ahsoka series, although the influence of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is apparent as well. Professor Huyang was introduced in the animated series, aiding Jedi younglings in assembling their lightsabers. Translating the ancient droid into LEGO form was likely difficult, given Huyang's slender proportions, but I think using a traditional minifigure is effective.
Of course, the head does require a specialised element, which captures wonderful detail from the original character. Additionally, the printed torso, backpack and legs look superb, but dual-moulded legs would be preferable. While Huyang lacks accessories, Sabine is fully equipped with two blaster pistols, Ezra's lightsaber, her Mandalorian helmet and an excellent purple hair element.
The mysterious Marrok has appeared in trailers for Ahsoka, bearing a strong resemblance to the Inquisitors active as the Galactic Empire rose to power. However, unlike earlier Inquisitor minifigures, this character wears pearl dark grey armour, including an exceptionally detailed helmet. I love the ridged texture across the top and slits on the front, recalling historic helmets.
In addition, this helmet works perfectly with the shoulder armour, which returns from the Grand Inquisitor minifigure in 75336 Inquisitor Transport Scythe. The T-shaped feature on the front is exactly as shown on the character in the series and a clip is found on the back, where Marrok can keep their lightsaber. The torso and legs are also brilliantly detailed, as expected.
There has been speculation concerning the identity of this character, but the minifigure gives no clues, featuring a plain black head beneath the helmet. Marrok is equipped with an Inquisitor's double-bladed lightsaber, including the unusual hilt that first appeared in 75082 TIE Advanced Prototype.
The Completed Model
As evidenced by its distinctly Republic-aligned livery, the T-6 shuttle originates from the Clone Wars. This colour scheme of dark red and light bluish grey is appealing, while the semicircular silhouette of the shuttle compares favourably with the original vessel. The wedge plates around the edge form an attractive shape, blending into a curve when viewed from a distance.
Despite containing 210 more pieces than 7931 T-6 Jedi Shuttle, the 2011 model is significantly larger than its successor. The previous design had a wingspan of 35cm, whereas this version measures 30cm across. Unsurprisingly though, the modern shuttle is far more detailed and I think the shape is better on the whole, particularly in relation to the size of the cockpit.
The T-6 shuttle's defining feature is the rotating wing assembly, which changes orientation in flight, while the cockpit remains level. The function is well integrated here, as the wing rotates around a Technic turntable and turns smoothly, unlike on the 2011 model. This has advantages and disadvantages because the smoother movement is more satisfying, but the wing does not click into position.
Unfortunately, the other side of the wing is certainly a problem. Building with layers of plates is bound to leave one side looking worse than the other because the underside of plates will be visible, but this surface lacks any detail whatsoever. There are no odd colours, at least, but I think the designer could have mirrored the dark red pattern on this side, albeit likely simplified.
Also, the capacity of the shuttle leaves something to be desired. The cockpit looks superb from the outside, including a printed canopy and recreating the conical shape of the source material. The transition between the wing and the cockpit module is impressive as well, integrating grille tiles for mechanical detail.
There is only space for one minifigure inside though, hardly befitting a shuttle. 7931 T-6 Jedi Shuttle could accommodate three minifigures, which is admittedly remarkable, but room for a passenger was essential, either here or in the fuselage. However, the dark tan elements inside look nice, alongside a printed control console.
The fuselage appears substantial enough for a minifigure from the exterior, although much of that space is required for the core structure, understandably. The continued dark red and light bluish grey livery looks marvellous though, interrupted by textural detail and windows. I like the stickered 2x2 round tiles as well, taken directly from the onscreen vehicle.
Flaps open on either side, revealing storage for all the included accessories. Three lightsabers, two blasters and Huyang's wrench need significant space, but I would have sacrificed that for somewhere a second minifigure could lie down. Modifications are possible though and could easily include a bed, for example.
A couple of blue Technic elements are visible in the storage bays, which would be excusable. Sadly though, these continue to the exterior and the exposed Technic pins look very awkward, as the model is otherwise uniformly coloured. Also, the stickers beside the pins correspond with features from the original vessel, actually highlighting the incongruous colours even more.
Stickers are applied on the wing as well, matching the surrounding brick-built pattern. I am not sure why the stickers were necessary because a combination of wedge plates and tiles would seemingly suffice, although I like the smaller details on these stickers. Furthermore, the ingots and grille tiles show welcome attention to detail, while black 1x1 tiles represent recesses in the armour.
T-6 shuttles were designed as ambassadorial craft, associated mainly with the Jedi. They were therefore unarmed, even during the Clone Wars. Ahsoka's shuttle has evidently been modified though, as a bubble turret is mounted above the engines and stud shooters are located on the wings, flanking the cockpit. Furthermore, the vessel includes an extra engine beneath the main bank of three, so the model looks good from the back.
The underside is reasonably detailed too, including another clever function. The shuttle lacks landing legs, so would rest on a narrow 1x10 plate. Thankfully, the designer has provided two hinged flaps for additional support when landed. Of course, a method of displaying the vehicle with the wing oriented vertically would also have been fantastic, but doubtless very difficult.
Overall
The minifigure selection is the outstanding feature 75362 Ahsoka's T-6 Jedi Shuttle, including probably the two most important characters from the Ahsoka series and achieving an amazing standard of detail across the quartet. Moreover, the actual shuttle recreates the essential details of its source material, so looks appealing on display, other than the underside of the wing.
I think the lack of space for passengers is problematic for play, however. Even if there had only been enough room for one minifigure lying down in the fuselage while another pilots, this would suffice. Also, the price of $79.99 or €74.99 in the US and Europe seems fairly expensive, but the UK price of £64.99 is closer to reasonable. Ultimately though, this is a necessary set for fans of Ahsoka.
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Looking forward to the instructions, should be helpful for putting together a Crimson Firehawk, Nash's ship from Young Jedi Adventures.
Yes its a great looking model but as the review states the lack of minifigure seating in these is a huge problem. It is a play feature I believe kids get a lot out of, not just adult collectors; being able to move figures from space to space in the interior and swapping out chairs and beds for different figures.
One of my "obscure ships I'd love to see in LEGO" someday is the Starspeeder series from the Star Tours theme park rides (and something that has snuck into the background of the Empire Strikes Back Special Edition, The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker). That thing is nothing but rows and rows of seats, 40 in total not counting the "pilot" seat. But at this rate if LEGO ever did my favorite space-bus cheese wedge they'd find a way to only put one seat in it.
The shuttle is actually very disappointing but I need those figures unfortunately, which I’m sure they were banking on.
In watching the show, the model actually looks pretty accurate to the source material in terms of cockpit size. I know the lack of space for figs isn't ideal, but I thought it looked pretty accurate.
The underside is very disappointing. It feels like nearly every non-UCS Star Wars set has to cut corners in some way despite their high prices
I don't know... The T-6 is a sleek ship and this looks anything like that. I think it is a bit too fiddly, greebly, overbricky or some other made up word. The downsize puts more emphasis on that. The old T-6 (7931) looks better in its simplicity, size and colour.
Although the FOMO is low on this one I will probably keep an eye out for a good rebate and pick it up eventually.
I really like the ship, particularly the colour choice. I would have liked to have seen some tiles on the underside, but wonder if adding them would have caused some drag due to weight with the spinning feature.
I realise there are inevitable constraints with models like these, but a cockpit that can’t fit more than one minifigure is a serious oversight. Unfortunately I imagine they’re banking on people overlooking that in favour of the minifigures.
> shuttle
> only space for one person
> no colour pattern on the "underside", making flight mode jarring
Yeah even if I were invested in this character or this show, I'd steer clear of this. At least the price is not *as* extortionate as many other sets in recent years.
I would wait for the inevitable updated T-6 model that will have room for the figures it comes with.
I hate to say it, but I'm going to buy this one solely because it'll be more expensive to get the figs on their own. That underside is a massive disappointment, they didn't even try.
I was hoping that Ashoka’s lightsaber blades would be the relatively new opalescent white color, even though I knew they wouldn’t be. As they are now, they look way too dull, especially compared to the other characters’ blades.
If I get this set, I’d get some extra dark red plates to add to the underside of the wing. It looks easy to mod.
the problems with the shuttle are, to me, expected in a lego set. they can't fix everything at this scale.
but no arm printing on sabine is a huge error. i might hold off longer on getting this in the hopes of a better minifig next year.
@xboxtravis7992 said:
"Yes its a great looking model but as the review states the lack of minifigure seating in these is a huge problem. It is a play feature I believe kids get a lot out of, not just adult collectors; being able to move figures from space to space in the interior and swapping out chairs and beds for different figures.
One of my "obscure ships I'd love to see in LEGO" someday is the Starspeeder series from the Star Tours theme park rides (and something that has snuck into the background of the Empire Strikes Back Special Edition, The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker). That thing is nothing but rows and rows of seats, 40 in total not counting the "pilot" seat. But at this rate if LEGO ever did my favorite space-bus cheese wedge they'd find a way to only put one seat in it."
They did make a ship from galaxy edge,so it's possible.
Wha!!!!@$%^/_;
I came for the spoilers.
EDIT: It's hard to believe, but @CapnRex101 's reviews are getting better and better. I've been critical of him when I feel there's too much leeway given to the ol' Company. But, his style, intelligence, and insight are rising to the fore. This is a man progressing!
"I do harbour concerns"
"hardly befitting a shuttle"
"Sadly though, these continue to the exterior"
"Ultimately though, this is a necessary set for fans of Ahsoka."
This man's craft is likely to rise to the level of literature! One of these days, he's going to make me cry about those blue pins (although, I personally would prefer he use his talents in regards to color-matching).
About the set: sad that it's small, one-person, and disgustingly horrible on the underside- especially for a rotating craft. It shows they are perpetuating and expanding upon the failures of 75314. THIS is why we complain that Lego hates SW.
Also, it's sad that they changed the Ahsoka head piece. Glad I have the expensive one. It's also a shame they went with the clear blades when the obviously cool choice would be- https://brickset.com/parts/6009094/light-sword-blade
Nevertheless, I will be getting multiples of this set. The figs and design are really nice (aside from factors cited above). I'm happy that this ship and characters have been revisited.
@datsunrobbie said:
"Looking forward to the instructions, should be helpful for putting together a Crimson Firehawk, Nash's ship from Young Jedi Adventures."
Nash's ship is rumoured to be released in January, however as a 4+ set.
Seems like a nice set that will make more sense after a 20% or 30% discount.
I bricklinked a better Sabine from Rebels set and will be passing on this one. There's enough LEGO sets coming out, including SW ones, that I don't have to settle for one with this many corners cut. Shame, because that inquisitor looks pretty great.
Seems like an ok set, but Sabine really needs arm printing. The fact that the ship can only fit one figure is also rather disappointing, but it kind of looks like the area where Huyang's work table and wrench are could fit a figure once the accessories are removed.
I went through the process and you can get a very good result for the underside with the existing PAB parts. You can achieve an almost perfect result even mimicking correctly the pattern that is represented by stickers on the top of the wing. You need: light blueish grey: 3623*1, 3666*1; dark red: 2450*5, 35459*1, (43722*1), 26601*4, 11203*3, 3020*1, 3021*2, 3024*1, 3623*2, 3023*2, 30503*1, 3665*2; dark blueish grey: 24201*1, 3023*2. This will do one wing. For both side you double that except for the part in parentheses: you only need 1*43722; for the other side, you need 1*43723.
The light blueish grey parts are to replace the unsightly 2x8 dark red parts on the front underside.
The dark blueish parts are to copy the same pattern visible on top to the underside.
You might need a couple 1x2 in light blueish grey (of black) for the tip the wings.
So I guess an extra $5 to do the underside. I also do not understand why they used two 6x6 dark bluish grey plates. the 6x12 exists and is most likely more solid. In my view, it is a hassle but if you do swish this around quite a bit, then it's worth it.
For once I will be very and truly critical, but the underside of the wing is truly a shame. As mentioned in the review, a simple mirrored pattern of dark red plates would have been far better than this complete blank large surface. I would have preferred to see anti studs with the color scheme matching the other side than...just plain lbgrey anti studs. My disappointment matches the joy and high expectations I had when the set was announced. And hiding such a bad aspect of the set on every single official pics of it is a bad trick made to customers IMO. Not fair at all. I have preordered it day 1, and will have to MOC it a little, but ...disappointed. Thank you for the review.
@StyleCounselor said:
"Also, it's sad that they changed the Ahsoka head piece. Glad I have the expensive one. It's also a shame they went with the clear blades when the obviously cool choice would be- https://brickset.com/parts/6009094/light-sword-blade "
Are you talking about the Lekku? If so, why is it a bad change? The shorter Lekku are more accurate to her live action appearance as well anything clone wars(hopefully they revisit her S1-2 and S3-5 outfits).
@Cinnamonbricks said:
"Seems like an ok set, but Sabine really needs arm printing. The fact that the ship can only fit one figure is also rather disappointing, but it kind of looks like the area where Huyang's work table and wrench are could fit a figure once the accessories are removed."
I thought that too initially, but the 2x2 inverted curved bricks on the underside of the opening panels interfere with a minifigure lying down inside. The interior could be modified to strip out the tiles on the floor, for instance, but there is not room for a minifigure without any changes.
Judging by Lego's recent history, I'm loathed to buy sets like this as it's likely they're developing a UCS set to be launched in a year or two.
It would've been nice if the sides of the craft could at least hold one minifigure each. It is a shuttle after all. I am aware that it does not fit in the current model with modification, but the entire craft should've been bigger to begin with for the price. Also, it is a shame they discontinued the curved lightsaber hilts. They should've been produced in a silver instead of a LBG too, but now they're not coming back. I do not like the homogenisation of all the lightsabers recently, but overall the set is pretty nice.
Wow, I was looking forward to this one but now I’m not. Sure I can add some dark red to the bottom and that would go a long way in making it look good, but I really hate that I have to do stuff like that. I had to do the same thing building the top to Jabba’s Palace on the new set. Seriously, it would only cost Lego $1 or $2 to add the extra parts needed to make sets look good, I’m sure it wouldn’t kill their margins.
Of course I still want this set, but as always I’ll be waiting for a sale. Who knows, maybe a more intriguing set will come out while I wait that I’ll get instead. I already have a Ahsoka’s and one Sabine minifigure, so if I skip this oh well, it’s no Ghost. As great as the minifigures are, it’s still missing Zeb!
I think this model could be easily modded by replacing the cockpit with the one from the Millenium Falcon. Without a few additional pieces, and maybe just removing the stud shooters, there is plenty of space for a cockpit fitting 2 minifigures.
The problem with modern Lego Star Wars sets being so parts-dense is that they sacrifice interior space for bomb-proof structural integrity. I used to love loading a vehicle full of minifigures ready to go off on a mission!
I don't think this is a spoiler, but I wish they'd made Huyang silver. This is closer to his Clone Wars colour scheme but he's definitely not tan in Ahsoka.
I like the older one better, even though the cockpit seems to have the wrong proportions. Wrong, maybe, but better looking!
Also, the new one is a good example how more detail means overengineering. The old Shuttle has less details? Yes! Does this fact make it look bad? No!
I like the new Shuttle anyway and it's sure on my getlist. But the Phantom comes first!
@lordofthedreams9 said:
" @datsunrobbie said:
"Looking forward to the instructions, should be helpful for putting together a Crimson Firehawk, Nash's ship from Young Jedi Adventures."
Nash's ship is rumoured to be released in January, however as a 4+ set."
If priced like 75358, I won't be getting it unless there's a huge discount.
Very disappointing, as was the original set. More overpriced Lego SW tat.
Me want more "Ahsoka" Rebel Alliance vehicles please!
@PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"Also, it's sad that they changed the Ahsoka head piece. Glad I have the expensive one. It's also a shame they went with the clear blades when the obviously cool choice would be- https://brickset.com/parts/6009094/light-sword-blade "
Are you talking about the Lekku? If so, why is it a bad change? The shorter Lekku are more accurate to her live action appearance as well anything clone wars(hopefully they revisit her S1-2 and S3-5 outfits)."
Yeah, but that doesn't make it good. In the CW, she was 14-17 yrs old.
I prefer the impressive, full-grown, mature Togruta like Shak Ti, etc. The depiction of longer Lekku on mature Togruta is widespread in the Prequels, CW, and even the recent Disney Tales of the Jedi.
If they can't get the tails to work in production, that is Disney's problem, and is of little concern to me and 99% of SW fans. Little tails are for little girls.
Also, now that I've seen the show (which I quite like BTW), the good Professor's fig is horrible!! Should've been metallic, instead of like old custard. It is an accurate CW version, but can hardly be said to reflect his Ahsoka appearance especially since he's still "75% original parts."
This set looks very clunky to me, like it has the techniques of a set that released in 2005
@PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"Also, it's sad that they changed the Ahsoka head piece. Glad I have the expensive one. It's also a shame they went with the clear blades when the obviously cool choice would be- https://brickset.com/parts/6009094/light-sword-blade "
Are you talking about the Lekku? If so, why is it a bad change? The shorter Lekku are more accurate to her live action appearance as well anything clone wars(hopefully they revisit her S1-2 and S3-5 outfits)."
It's a bad change because it's being "accurate" to a continuity-bruising stunt cheat. Adult Togruta have longer lekku and montraals, as seen with Shaak Ti in all her appearances AND with Ahsoka's Rebels appearance. The only reason they're regressed in her live action appearances is because the stunt coordinator couldn't manage to avoid them snagging on things during fight scenes. Ahsoka's live-action appearance is wrong, though not as wrong as Cad Bane and the Grand Inquisitor (and at least hers was a deliberate compromise that serves a practical purpose, instead of just being the makeup department completely dropping the ball)
I think you were too generous to this set, Rex. The other side of the wing being barren is a major flaw on something where the wing rotating is a major feature, as is the lack of an interior on a shuttle (the last Imperial lander was also unforgivable). IMO this should be pulled for a complete redesign.
@ZeldaTheSwordsman said:
" @PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"Also, it's sad that they changed the Ahsoka head piece. Glad I have the expensive one. It's also a shame they went with the clear blades when the obviously cool choice would be- https://brickset.com/parts/6009094/light-sword-blade "
Are you talking about the Lekku? If so, why is it a bad change? The shorter Lekku are more accurate to her live action appearance as well anything clone wars(hopefully they revisit her S1-2 and S3-5 outfits)."
It's a bad change because it's being "accurate" to a continuity-bruising stunt cheat. Adult Togruta have longer lekku and montraals, as seen with Shaak Ti in all her appearances AND with Ahsoka's Rebels appearance. The only reason they're regressed in her live action appearances is because the stunt coordinator couldn't manage to avoid them snagging on things during fight scenes. Ahsoka's live-action appearance is wrong, though not as wrong as Cad Bane and the Grand Inquisitor (and at least hers was a deliberate compromise that serves a practical purpose, instead of just being the makeup department completely dropping the ball)
I think you were too generous to this set, Rex. The other side of the wing being barren is a major flaw on something where the wing rotating is a major feature, as is the lack of an interior on a shuttle (the last Imperial lander was also unforgivable). IMO this should be pulled for a complete redesign."
I understand that the Lekku are canonically inaccurate, however, that is a flaw with the show and certain live action choices, not the set itself. It's not Lego's fault that Lucasfilm couldn't make the Lekku prosthetics work. The Ahsoka is inarguably accurate to the show for better or worse. Huyang and Sabine could have used some work though.
@PhantomBricks said:
" @ZeldaTheSwordsman said:
" @PhantomBricks said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
"Also, it's sad that they changed the Ahsoka head piece. Glad I have the expensive one. It's also a shame they went with the clear blades when the obviously cool choice would be- https://brickset.com/parts/6009094/light-sword-blade "
Are you talking about the Lekku? If so, why is it a bad change? The shorter Lekku are more accurate to her live action appearance as well anything clone wars(hopefully they revisit her S1-2 and S3-5 outfits)."
It's a bad change because it's being "accurate" to a continuity-bruising stunt cheat. Adult Togruta have longer lekku and montraals, as seen with Shaak Ti in all her appearances AND with Ahsoka's Rebels appearance. The only reason they're regressed in her live action appearances is because the stunt coordinator couldn't manage to avoid them snagging on things during fight scenes. Ahsoka's live-action appearance is wrong, though not as wrong as Cad Bane and the Grand Inquisitor (and at least hers was a deliberate compromise that serves a practical purpose, instead of just being the makeup department completely dropping the ball)
I think you were too generous to this set, Rex. The other side of the wing being barren is a major flaw on something where the wing rotating is a major feature, as is the lack of an interior on a shuttle (the last Imperial lander was also unforgivable). IMO this should be pulled for a complete redesign."
I understand that the Lekku are canonically inaccurate, however, that is a flaw with the show and certain live action choices, not the set itself. It's not Lego's fault that Lucasfilm couldn't make the Lekku prosthetics work. The Ahsoka is inarguably accurate to the show for better or worse. Huyang and Sabine could have used some work though."
Being "accurate" to something that's wrong and only exists as a cheat is definitely for the worse.
"It's not Lego's fault that Lucasfilm couldn't make the Lekku prosthetics work"
See, in my book that's a reason for Lego to ignore the stunt cheat and make the lekku and montraals (that's what the horns are called) proper size instead. They shouldn't have to make the minfigure look wrong just because the show crew couldn't get the look right (what, they couldn't have just made two different headpieces for the costume and only used the cheat version for complex fight scenes?)