LEGO Star Wars BO-KATAN'S Gauntlet Fighter Custom Set Review! (Republic Bricks)

LEGO has made a couple LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian Starfighters over the years but Bo-Katan's Gauntlet deserves some respect now too. Republic B ricks sent me two custom versions: a playset and a UCS set... both of which might be some of their BEST looking custom LEGO Star Wars sets!
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[@kyozero5840]

Republic Bricks really is trying to convince the world that MOCs are supposed to be fragile and can barely stand under their own weight

[@crazydog1750]

😂😂😂

[@riverbean18]

Yeah this is really a ridiculous sentiment. even though lego has some flops, they do have some really beautiful displayable sets at a reasonable price that also have play features and are structurally stable. think inquisitor scythe... more and more "MOC-like" techniques in modern lego sets, but still mostly stable

[@Fridgemasters]

there’s so many ways they could’ve made the wing connection stronger and the fact that it’s just one technic connection is seriously laughable

[@modernmedieval2312]

I own this model and its fine. Ryan literally built it wrong lol

[@christopherderaadt4367]

I'm building a moc of a WWII bird, and I'm very much an amuteur, but it's completely solid, nothing just...falls off. It ain't hard, just takes some figuring out time

[@snarkbark2714]

This is in the description of this set on his website. “The model is very strong with a heavy technic structure.”

[@modernmedieval2312]

They all have a technic structure underneath, which is shown in pics. Idk why mandr didnt show, use it or even mention it. That + multiple other things he messed up. I own all the models so I’m just gonna post a vid to explain it on here

[@Garinovitch]

I think the problem with Republic Bricks is that, you can make VERY sturdy MOCs, but the thing is RB only designs their MOCs on a software and never physically tests their models.

[@spaulagain]

Not all MOCs are fragile. Republic Bricks clearly doesn't test his builds and adjust for strength.

[@RepublicBricks]

We test built it, twice actually. To keep it as accurate as possible we stuck with it. Its for display not play.

[@343Films]

​@@RepublicBricksif it's not for play, why does the whole chasis spin around, compromising the structural integrity and thus displayability?🤷‍♂️

[@UWMania]

@@RepublicBrickswhy do you scam people.

[@switcher_7678]

​@343Films because it displays nicer at an angle

[@Ben-2606]

@@RepublicBricksbut you can’t even display it in most ways sure it look good but display is severely limited due to it having no structural integrity

[@Sparked-Out]

Important for buyers: Republic bricks items often go on sale for up to 40%, so I would always buy them on sale rather than full price

[@eastonsaccount]

I recommend just not buying from them :)

[@sir_captainmorgan]

True, I’ve only ever bought sale sets

[@modernmedieval2312]

Ye people don’t understand critical thinking. I got a massive ghost for $50 more than the new one

[@Sparked-Out]

@@SourChicken1856 have you even bought the model, just stop hating and chill

[@modernmedieval2312]

@@SourChicken1856 Dawg it IS good. Like rly good look up the RB ghost + phantom. Phantom is eh but overall ghost is still better than 95% of SW sets.

[@dannyiel0618]

I said this before, but I’ll say it aging, you should really do a video testing the true quality of Timmy’s products. Do an unsponsored video ordering something from expensive from his website, without telling him. Or better yet get someone else to do it. This will give us a solid idea on how he treats his customers. I do know that you talk about the good and bad, but I feel like Timmy is giving you special treatment because either your KZbin numbers or your friends with him or both. I have heard from lots of people that Republic Bricks is a lot worse. These sets are some of his best models though.

[@crazydog1750]

He should.

[@MandRproductions]

I've done a half dozen videos more or less trashing the sets. I think I get a pretty wide spectrum. We are friends but from the sets with used/scratched parts I've received I can't tell you I think I get any special treatment there...

[@dannyiel0618]

Oh, I forgot to mention about that lol, but I have seen lots of people saying that he is a scam (not just overpriced). I also think that it would be a fun video to watch.

[@trevorjames1313]

Got a set from them with dirty, cracked, and yellowed pieces. The set was also missing some crucial pieces to finish the build. Learned my lesson and won’t be buying anything from republic bricks again.

[@lootingiv4058]

@@dannyiel0618 because he is

[@kyleruiz7167]

Just would like to remind those who dont know but in the Star Wars Universe, there are 2 separate Mandalorian starfighters that look almost the same, the Larger dropship-like one (not sure and dont remember if the fuselage rotates completely 360 or not) and the small 1 man fighter where the fuselage does rotate 360

[@sr7129]

Gauntlet’s the drop ship, Fang’s the fighter

[@chriscummings4206]

I would love to see LEGO Mandalorian Wars sets! So many ships, so many characters, so little time.😢😂

[@adamsercovich4383]

There are actually 3 versions of the drop shop. She has the smallest of the 3. The Fang is a true fighter and in the animated shows the Fang also has the rotating wings.

[@jaczylijaaleniepowiemkto3243]

I have to strongly disagree. UCS Lego sets are called "Ultimate" not just because they're detailed, but also because of their high quality. No way I'm spending 300 bucks on a build that falls apart if I breathe a little to hard near it.

[@modernmedieval2312]

theres a v2 thats sturdy

[@mbrannon]

There have been UCS sets that fall apart if you breathe on them as well. lol

[@jaczylijaaleniepowiemkto3243]

@@mbrannon Modern ones?

[@beng9520]

This 100%. I would never buy a custom set - never quality assured

[@rezkydonnyputranto4232]

imagine buying a custom ucs AT AT but the legs wont hold together

[@user-io4lg5cc5s]

- [ ] Great video Ryan, designer of the UCS model here. Just as a behind-the-scenes look the main body of the ship was built IRL, the wings and their joints were built entirely digitally on my end. The joints were really the only option for a Lego piece that would allow possibility without unnecessary sag when on the stand. I honestly thought I could have both the strength and usability for the ship’s wings, but you can't have your cake and eat it too. Unfortunately that means the molel cannot be picked up with the wings attached. Going back I would’ve just made the wings attached with a single axle, completely giving up the idea of picking the entire model up. Thanks for the feedback y'all, I'm always trying to improve the strength of my builds and these videos are the most constructive way of doing this!

[@cleomoon4978]

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[@Sparked-Out]

Amazing design, keep building ❤

[@sharkchase843]

Honestly should’ve scrapped the whole thing, the building collapsing on being picked up is just terrible

[@Sparked-Out]

@@SourChicken1856 it’s most of the time a hobby

[@Sparked-Out]

@@SourChicken1856 the designers aren’t, they just sell the rights to the instructions. Republic bricks/Timmy has to buy all the parts off BrickLink which costs way more than it costs Lego to make them in a factory

[@milward4563]

Th Gauntlet is just such a smooth design for a Starfighter. Ive loved them since they're first appearance.

[@fritz404]

Me when Ryan uploads a new review normally: :) Me when it's a republic bricks model: :/

[@GH29111]

Bro stop giving this guy a platform

[@iFoundMC]

stop hating

[@GH29111]

@@iFoundMC not hating he’s a known for being rude not sending things on time or at all.

[@iaminyourballs]

​@@iFoundMC🤓 cry about it

[@spencerd3696]

Lol. Lmao, even. RB wants $90 (on sale from $200, mind you) for a slightly modified Lego model with 650 pieces. All of their stuff seems to be overpriced junk from the reviews I’ve seen

[@BlaiseTM]

I gotta disagree with how often you excuse Fragility on his models. Some of the smaller details falling off is fine (like the 2x6 tiles near the cockpit of the large model) but those wings are inexcusable. They might be "custom" but they are also being sold as a product to builders who have to handle the product and move it from building area to shelf. Great video though, keep reviewing these customs! Would love to see you review more of the Playset ones he sells. (Im just not a big UCS display guy)

[@STARGATEATLANTISFAN2]

Cmon in Ryan they are both thrash 😂

[@Mandoshawn]

I can’t give republic bricks anymore of my money. He screwed me on a Padme and never responded when I tried to get the issue resolved. I got the fig with no head so that was cool … not. Also everything else I got used old gross rough condition bricks.

[@saltywaffles2802]

i love some of republic bricks’ work but the front of the play-scale Mandalorian fighter can be so easily fixed, have 2 1x1 headlight bricks to hold the rods and it’ll double as stabilization for the top section

[@beng9520]

Republic bricks smh

[@crazydog1750]

I can’t tell if that big one is minifigure scale or not… the Kom’rk Mark III is just a bit smaller than the Millennium Falcon in-universe. I think it’s probably less than minifig scale.

[@AFT3RDAY5]

Ist definitely smaller, because Inhaber seen a custom version in minifig scale and it was huge 🤩👍🏻

[@striderx2048]

i assume republicbricks is paying Mandr in bricks and not money

[@MandRproductions]

This is a paid video. I got to keep the sets & got money.

[@HCKRBRO]

@@MandRproductionsbig w

[@striderx2048]

@@MandRproductions double win

[@the1andonlyjawa]

Nice new outro, slowing the song down is definitely a cool change, and the background is cool too :)

[@mattkrauss7225]

Finally, I was wondering when you were gonna do a review on this ship because I remember seeing it in the background like a month ago.

[@sith_lord_reuben]

Loving the daily uploads but you know I have to ask.. where is the hoth updates

[@crazydog1750]

Lost to time yet again….

[@sith_lord_reuben]

@@crazydog1750 damn it always ends at 3 weeks

[@crazydog1750]

@@sith_lord_reuben 😂😂

[@nixsonhenderson]

You should move the landing gear on the official forwards a few studs. It makes a world of difference

[@adamwolf9419]

Also adding one plate makes it sit perfectly, and it can still rotate and do everything just fine.

[@JesusReigns-fg8pf]

Those custom sets are beautiful.

[@gamemasterq5]

What's with the new outro?

[@MandRproductions]

I don't know

[@crazydog1750]

I was taken off-guard by that, too.

[@nickvids1000]

Anyone go "Oooooooo" with that new out to music? Nice lofi pitch change is *chefs kiss*

[@Metalizer]

the bigger one's fuselage reminds me so much the mantis from the fallen order/survivor

[@legomattie3295]

I mod the lego set, just like the republick bricks one, For the landing gear that is. Quite easy, and did it as soon I bought/build it. Well it isnt rocket science to come up with this. I mean if I think of such thing myself...probably most people already have. But this set and the resistance A-wing are the only 2 lego sets I have adjusted so far.

[@olivem783]

I think Lego should do a ucs dropship and at-ot that would be insane

[@theGreenGoose]

Legend has it the spring loaded shooters still lie, forgotten on His floor for all eternity

[@HCKRBRO]

We need an accurate the mandalorian bo katan custom, if you know you know 😈

[@jaczylijaaleniepowiemkto3243]

I don't.

[@HCKRBRO]

@@jaczylijaaleniepowiemkto3243 uhh how do i say it, she was kinda thick 😂

[@jaczylijaaleniepowiemkto3243]

@@HCKRBRO *Understandable, have a great day. 👍*

[@HCKRBRO]

@@jaczylijaaleniepowiemkto3243 😂

[@victoriawojdak-uz5ht]

bro why are republic bricks custom sets so expensive I want to buy them but I can't cause the're so expensive

[@iaminyourballs]

Don't buy from him, he's a scammer and his stuff is overpriced garbage

[@cloudcleaver23]

I don't really get upscaling a set to that degree when it's still not minifig scale.

[@runfooty]

Timmy did a great job with this model, I honestly like how this set looks

[@literallystingy2858]

timmy? he doesn’t design them, he just buys the rights to other peoples instructions and sells them with the pieces

[@MandRproductions]

It's almost like exactly what The LEGO Group does and yet we still credit LEGO 99% of the time.

[@brennanhickey9156]

Right but that would be like praising the lego ceo. *Republic Bricks* did a great job with this model is the same as saying Lego did a great job with this model.

[@miqvPL]

smol mistake- 13:01 you refer to the ship as a Fang Fighter, while it's Kom'rk-class fighter/transport

[@HavardCastiglioni]

The UCS bo katan starfighter is top notch as well as the Mando version. They are pretty much equal. The Mando version is alright. But all in all, I love both of em.

[@BubbleFish-hp7is]

Pls do a buyers guide for the august Star Wars sets like you did last year . Also Keep up the upload streak

[@elis8052]

I think that the $300 ship would have been better without the compartment on the bottom for dropping off troops because you can not fit a figure with a jet pack in that space and it adds a bulge that is inaccurate and detracts from the look of the ship.

[@RepublicBricks]

Our V1 model has no bulge

[@343Films]

​@@RepublicBricksyou have no bulge 😜

[@Soldier_G_0637]

What is that outro! I'm not use to it being like that. Did it get slowed down or something? Anyways, cool build. I might have to pick the smaller one up XD

[@MargaretAshleighBlack]

MandR Productions said that this is a gauntlet starfighter, the Fangfighter vs. Tie Interceptor lego set however is a fangfighter that does not swivel. That is the reason the lego set fighter does nots swivel. They are 2 slightly different ships

[@timpark02]

Yessss been waiting for this video!!! I think I'll pick up the UCS model, tho I think I'll pick up V1 for the sleeker look. Can probably alter the wing connection to make it more sturdy and make a custom stand

[@carolinetomkinson760]

Thanks Jess for sharing the contents of your first aid box and there uses. 🥰xx

[@ashleytyrer9857]

In the smaller one it looks like the roof doesn’t actually fit / close with Bo Katan inside lol

[@paulbila9430]

I was just looking into these a couple of weeks ago! My absolute favorite ship in star wars, and they're both beautiful here, but it sucks that the ucs version's wings are so fragile.. 1 technic pin!??!

[@levinau2304]

I think the wings and playability are definitely better on the Lego model but the displayability and cockpit are way better on the republic bricks model

[@akmankalash]

they need to make throns star destroyer

[@Stinky5056]

Why does Ryan during these Republic Bricks reviews always look so nervous? And always when he says something bad he immediately has to follow up with something perfect, next review blink twice really fast if you're in danger.

[@hitorouchiha4373]

Bruh spring loaded shooters are fun man

[@Kory_does_tech_stuff]

these look epic might be something I get later on in the year

[@brickmanusa]

Banger!🔥

[@brentgrider2980]

I would’ve bought this if it wasn’t for this video

[@Carpy_On_Ice]

Republic Bricks always trying to make money from Lego. His crappy prints are pathetic and he constantly does lame mystery boxes and streams to get rid of the junk.

[@modernmedieval2312]

bro why are yall so mad? So are TONS of companies. Prints are pretty nice considering you dont gotta pay $30 for a clone

[@iaminyourballs]

​@@modernmedieval2312Timmy dickrider spotted

[@knaussenheimer]

i finally bought the mandalorian starfighter from 2021 last weekend

[@peterdean9181]

If it's a custom model, then where does the windshield come from

[@13DarkWolf]

The smaller Gauntlet looks great. And probably cheaper than the retired official Lego set. Does Bo fully fit in the cockpit?

[@Habsfan56744]

Great video MandR I think they both great

[@nikulus2840]

11:27 Why does that (without the wings) look like the Stinger Mantis

[@Mr_Game-and-Watch]

Quality daily videos like a machine

[@akmankalash]

great video btw

[@joplaane4813]

Can't lie, the front of the small fighter just kinda falling off with that massive air gap underneath is very lame

[@jazieldelacruz5582]

Dude, the neon design is ok, but the theme sound looks blaaa slower, I like it before the other one

[@lonewolf8789]

I have a quick question do you know when the republic fighter tank is retiring? Great video by the way as always!

[@CashepetersenProduct]

Republic bricks needs to be boycotted for how awful he treats his customers and I’ll the people he’s ripped off.

[@jediswitajewski8271]

Absolute W

[@caleb5863]

I know it’s a little off topic but I just saw a $27 332nd battle pack at my local Walmart. My disappointment is Immeasurable and my day is ruined. Keep up the great work Ryan!

[@pngw-h7p]

the wings are too heavy. I tried to build it but😢

[@noahmintie]

I wish that I could like RB

[@ceepally]

Sand blue 😍

[@averagejoe77_]

Woah new Outro!!!

[@user-gm6ct3yb7q]

Common MandR W

[@danielrhodes7594]

They look great. Is either of them considered minifigure scale.?

[@modernmedieval2312]

From my experience you won’t really notice the figures in there, unless you have lights shined pretty close. Interior is much smaller than it appears Still good sets for display though

[@bitsnbricks9162]

which is sacraligious hahahaha

[@NomadX7]

Why doesn't Lego give us stands or at least landing gear on the ships? So so odd. Thanks Ryan

[@ccollectrMonkey]

Hello

[@omarbaba9892]

lol the bigger version literally looks like them flying boats you’d get in the 30s

[@Daddy-Hundavar]

Yes another video

[@VidTuO2]

How did you get yours he still has not shipped mine and i ordered on june 23😂

[@HugoGunnarssonGrillskaKungshol]

what if lego waits to make the ship until a bo-katan series

[@NWeber24]

Why is no one mentioning the end card? 😵‍💫

[@SpeschStudios]

Also love the models

[@DZoneMat]

At the begining bo's armour looks gray

[@sir_captainmorgan]

I love republic bricks but damn are their set’s extremely flimsy, like they’re a pain to move because they just shatter so easily

[@TheFirstCurse1]

The playscale version is beautiful and a great deal. It's totally better than the official LEGO sets of it. If I was a fan of the Mandalorian Starfighter I'd buy it.

[@noahaaron6451]

Lego doesn’t even make a version of the white one, theirs is still completely accurate. These are 2 different versions kom’rk class starfighters. Legos is a mark 2 from the clone wars, the custom one is a mark 3 from mandalorian.

[@Ben-2606]

@@noahaaron6451thank you someonelse actually know this

[@Brick_Builder_101]

Where is hoth ???????

[@jessicabeaudet51]

dose republic bricks get mad when say it's bad

[@akmankalash]

how come Chinese knock offs are way better than RB?

[@Danplays3000]

Ucs one has good looks but terrible stability

[@KyL]

Republic bricks never gives up lol. Gotta give them credit for that.

[@lbricks7631]

Wow, half the comments here are just people trashing Timmy, acting like Ryan hasn't gone over his quality control issues and design flaws half a dozen times before.

[@SGSaga]

Nice video

[@CheapestBigSpender]

How would Republic Bricks prices hold up for resale? The same or less than Lego?

[@MandRproductions]

I have only every resold one on Whatnot and it didn't go for much. I would say not well, but depends on the buyer.

[@CheapestBigSpender]

@@MandRproductions are the prices on Whatnot better than EBay or Amazon?

[@ryanr2522]

@@CheapestBigSpenderin my experience I’ve gotten really good deals on whatnot but eBay can also have some good deals if ur lucky, I’d stay away from Amazon

[@BrickReporter]

not too bad. I once sold his $200 Yavin Base for $100 on FB marketplace

[@commander_carlos]

The great debt

[@AndreBaguette]

It's pretty good for the price, one of the best costum sets

[@bassinwithbrooksy]

nice videos

[@bhee1076]

Playability is important an all sets otherwise go buy a resin statue

[@austin62halo]

Some ships just aren’t meant for Lego

[@onibeowulf]

As a person who really wants a UCS Gauntlet Fighter...after watching it just fall apart, it's a hard pass from me.

[@imanpepion777]

It’s almost like they reconned this set to make it bigger like it’s not small at all and made it look like the fighter yet they make the fighter now so the what was supposed to be a bigger set is really a small mini set like the current slave one it’s small so there going to have to make a bigger one soon just like a bigger slave one and bigger xwing and bigger tie fighter soon

[@imanpepion777]

I got a set for sale right now someone want to buy it box has a few bends on it but it’s new I also have a used set for 60$ the new one let go for 90$