• Republic Gunship

    <h1>Republic Gunship</h1><div class='tags floatleft'><a href='/sets/7163-1/Republic-Gunship'>7163-1</a> <a href='/sets/theme-Star-Wars'>Star Wars</a> <a class='subtheme' href='/sets/subtheme-Episode-II'>Episode II</a> <a class='year' href='/sets/theme-Star-Wars/year-2002'>2002</a> </div><div class='floatright'>©2002 LEGO Group</div>

    Republic Gunship

    ©2002 LEGO Group
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    Awesome set that looks great

    Written by (TFOL , bronze-rated reviewer) in United States,

    This set has been, and still is one of my ultimate favorites along the theme of star wars. I got this for Christmas years ago when I was a youngster. The box was larger than me back then and I was blown away by the size. The set to me is better than the newer 7676 version because this one, not from the clone wars, has the bubbles on the sides that can configure in different positions to look like the one from Episode II, Attack of the Clones. This set doesn't have the flaps on the side that open up like the newer one, but that doesn't take away from it's coolness. The front actually opens up into two sections on either side and has a magnet that attaches to a box with equipment. There is a gun rack at the back of the ship for the clones. I am glad four clones were given in this kit along with a jedi. The droids were a nice touch as well. The cockpit opens upward so one can open the front easily. The back has a turret that can be manipulated to move in different directions like the front two guns. The ship itself is sturdy for its size and weight. I am surprised by its size for nearly seven hundred pieces. The build was long and tedious and I think the bags were numbered. Besides that, the ship is a great display model and fun to fly with for movies. I recommend this model for all of what it offers: pieces, figures, and display. The instructions are thick and are easy to follow. The set is still around at bricklink but the price may be high. Both gunships are great, but this one just beats the newer one for me. Go grab one of them, both are a great display model and functionality wise, it's awesome.

    3 out of 3 people thought this review was helpful.

  • Republic Gunship

    <h1>Republic Gunship</h1><div class='tags floatleft'><a href='/sets/7163-1/Republic-Gunship'>7163-1</a> <a href='/sets/theme-Star-Wars'>Star Wars</a> <a class='subtheme' href='/sets/subtheme-Episode-II'>Episode II</a> <a class='year' href='/sets/theme-Star-Wars/year-2002'>2002</a> </div><div class='floatright'>©2002 LEGO Group</div>

    Republic Gunship

    ©2002 LEGO Group
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    Fantastic

    Written by (TFOL , silver-rated reviewer) in United States,

    Where do I begin? This is fantastic! It is a great, bulky set and is among the best lego sets ever! However, the main high light is the minifigs. You get 2 super battle droids, 1 destroyer droid [I bought one without it D: ], 4 Clones, and Jedi Bob. The ship itself is just great. Its better than the attack gunship from 2008. There is also a rare magnet lego piece and half blue cylinder. I got mine for 140$, which is a great deal. However, they are now worth over 200$.

    Pros

    • Amazing Minifigs, exspecially the rare ep 2 clones [Which are also in the AT-TE, Clone pen, and the rare clone trooper event box, which isnt on Brickset yet].
    • Good play features.
    • Quite sturdy actually.
    • Rare parts.

    Cons

    • To pricy on Ebay.

    If you find this for 200 or less, buy it. Buy for you, your friends, your pets, your shower, its that good of a set.

    4 out of 5 people thought this review was helpful.

  • ATTACK of the CLONES!

    Written by (Unspecified , bronze-rated reviewer) in United States,

    I got the new Republic Attack Gunship and I feel in love with that set. But every time I look at pics of the this set on Brickset I just feel in love the turrets on the side of the ship just like the movie. So I had to have this set, I was able to buy a used one at a good price since they are selling like gold on Ebay and Amazon. But enough of that lets start this review.

    I love the Mini Figs except the Destroyer Droid! The original clone trooper have awesome helmets you cannot get those with the newer sets . The helmets have printed black instead of it being carved out. The Super Battle Droids are a metallic blue, and I know everyone complains and say they should be grey. But that blue makes them different and rare. But the one mini fig that stands out is the Jedi you get the set. It is unknown Jedi no name never seen in the movie. Who is he? Well if you look up this mini fig in the Star Wars Visual Dictionary it says he may be Jedi Bob! If this is Jedi Bob that is kinda cool if you ask me.

    The ship itself is not as big or beefy as the Republic Attack Gunship, but it has more detail in the inside. One thing that I love about the older sets is the printed pieces. I love how the front of the ship opens to reveal the controls in the inside of the ship. This does add extra playablility to this set. Also it comes with a Storage container inside which holds a tool kit for the Clone Troopers. And of course I have to say I love the Gun Turrets and how the Clone Troopers can actually sit and hold the controls just like the movie. Another feature that stands out on this set is how you can open the top of the ship to reveal the engine. Little things like this make the set stand out and more appealing to collectors.

    But there are some not so great features on this ship that I must point out. First is the guns in front of the ship, everyone is right on this they keep falling off. The second annoying thing is the stickers, this set for some reason has the worst stickers they do not last they begin to peel and crack over time. The final annoying thing is the Destroyer Droid pretty lame and not appealing.

    So in conclusion if you have the chance to pickup this set, you should get for collecting, investment, or just for fun!

    Pros:
    - Mini Figs
    - Several Clone Troopers
    - Jedi Bob
    - Rare Blue Super Battle Droids
    - Detailed and Printed Pieces inside the Ship
    - Turrets on the side of the ship

    Cons:
    - Destroyer Droid
    - Stickers
    - Front guns keep falling off
    - Very pricey on Ebay and Amazon

    5 out of 6 people thought this review was helpful.

  • So long droids

    Written by (Unspecified) in Canada,

    Got this set off ebay for 120$I was pretty happy!

    Pros:Good ship,only set that comes with random jedi (i call him steve) episode 2 clones droideka blue super battle droids.....basicly the whole thing!

    Cons:Blue super battle droid legs break easily.

    Love the set!

    1 out of 4 people thought this review was helpful.

  • Great for clone and jedi army

    Written by (Unspecified , bronze-rated reviewer) in United States,

    You could make your own jedi and clone army's but driodekas real lame and super battle droids are gray... >.< but still a great way to get the old clones. The Lego Holo-Brick archive is not putting a lot of these great set in it. They say THIS was the first Lego Star Wars set they made but not true, and btw, way to many stickers.

    2 out of 7 people thought this review was helpful.