Overall thoughts and build:

Like the Tie Fighters and X-wings of years past with each update comes a increase in retail cost. I believe that we can all agree that this set is a wallet killer but overall it is not bad. The set like those X-wings and Tie fighters I consider minifigure scale. This set too I consider minifigure scale. And while there have only been 3 (not including the cantina which to scale if not very close) UCS sets that are truly to scale with its figures. This set is not branded as UCS but for the time being I have concluded in terms of the actual build which at times is challenging. The set is the closest thing to a UCS version we may ever get Its dynamic presence with dark grey colour scheme surprisingly make it stand out from other sets from the prequels or Clone Wars. The only three that come to mind are the magna guard star fighter, tank droids, and sith infiltrators. And I must add having this next to a magna guard star fighter is pretty cool.

The Figures:

While desirable the figures included seem lack luster, mainly due in my personal opinion to the out cry of fans wanting a phase II Cody figure. Hopefully that figure will come in the UCS Republic Gunship rumoured to release in May 2021. But the true order in ranking the figures goes... Obi-wan, good figure wrong set. Should have stay exclusive to the duel on mustafar set from earlier this year. The airborne clone trooper, really cool fig but again would prefer Cody in this set. And finally the highlight figure General Grievous as usual a great figure. no doubt in my mind that people who don't yet own this figure will by it just for him. but we've had the same overall design for ten years now, so I look forward to LEGO updating the figure.

Final Statement (The Real Cost):

I enjoy this set even though it has flaws but its biggest is not one about build or figures. It is that price tag. $80.00 USD. Now to clarify I think this set is a better value than the sith Tie fighter from earlier this year. It is still a very tough pill to swallow. When you look at the set when it is complete your more likely to say why'd I buy this for $80.00 when I could've bought the hogwarts express for the same amount. Then ah yes this will make a fine addition to my collection. Overall score 2/5 a great set, with greedy intention.