Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Gold Leader Y-Wing Review and Comparison

[@brandonthetoyandgamecollector]

This will make a fine addition to my spaceship collection

[@carlo2384]

I've used 91% alcohol patiently applied with a pointed crafting Q tip to reduce the dark washes on these models -- slow and steady always wins the race!

[@Straswa]

Great review Kevin! I am so stoked to someday find the Y-wing in the wild. Thanks for the comparison with the AF Y-wing.

[@kmtanner04]

Glad to do it! Definitely a cool addition. And great advancement from the older version.

[@decadentdave]

Wow had no idea the torpedos were removeable! My biggest complaint was that it didn’t include a dropping “bomb” like the Kenner diecast and toy.

[@bannon1994]

Fun Fact: All of the Y-Wings seen in the Climactic Battle against the Death Star in “A New Hope” and “Rogue One” were obtained in the Star Wars Rebels Season 3 episode: “Steps Into Shadow: Part 2” Where the Ghost Crew steals them from an Imperial Outer Rim Outpost named “Reklam Station”.

[@kmtanner04]

Love this fact! Thanks for the info. Rebels is so awesome!

[@jamesdixon2857]

I have the old version and i like it more than the new, you can see the details on the old one better, i like see the pipelines going across the ships top compared to the new one where you cant see much because of it being mostly black.ill keep the old version

[@dk6419]

Can't wait to get this I've got 3 on order with Amazon. The ship and figures look amazing. I'm kinda going they may the armored clone wars era version with the gunner position. 😊

[@kmtanner04]

For sure! It’s a great model for sure. I have a bunch on order at Amazon also. I kind of want a whole wing of these but don’t have the space for it.

[@dk6419]

@kmtanner04 Yeah, my max is 3, though I might go down to 2. Space is definitely getting to be a premium.

[@jamesolschlager2901]

Just got mine a few days ago. I’m still debating on opening it!

[@kmtanner04]

Do it!!!! It is awesome out of the package. Again be careful with putting those engines on. Hopefully your is easier than mine was.

[@nostalgicadam]

Fantastic review!

[@kmtanner04]

Thanks! Not quite the production value you of you review but I try to do the best with the set up I have. Thanks for the comment!

[@xuttuh5260]

Really like the new version. Had the 90s version way back and was never happy with the stubby and distorted proportions - the new one seems to be using the Lucasfilm 3D scan of the studio model.

[@kmtanner04]

Totally agree! I just wish the wings were easier to get on and they snapped into place a little better. The pilot is incredible!

[@RetroActionUK]

Looks phenomenal, not a fan of the detached wings as they don’t seem to stay in well though. Incredible version of Gold Leader and the weathering on the Y-Wing is incredible too. Also there’s a sideways opening cockpit and torpedoes. One of my favourites from Series 4!

[@kmtanner04]

For sure. I wish the wings fit together a little easier. Not sure why it’s so difficult but I may have just been the version I got.

[@imadubsfan1]

@@kmtanner04 Seems like a general issue actually. Mine along with other review videos i've seen have this issue too. You just have to really firmly but carefully push it in until you hear a click. You'll know when it's connected properly when there's no gap and it looks straight/aligned. Love it otherwise lol

[@kmtanner04]

@@imadubsfan1 maybe mine had too much wash on it. I definitely could not get it to click in.

[@Kohai_Yoshi]

Looks great, but I cannot get those wings on

[@kmtanner04]

I agreed!!! I had the same problem. It may be because of the wash that’s on there. It just makes it a little too thick and sticky. I haven’t found a second to try it with.

[@dev.microcosm]

You have to push down, not in. There is an audible click when it goes in all the way.

[@598bryce]

I always thought these particular Y wings were operated by a two man crew because of battlefront 2. I wish it was that way.

[@kmtanner04]

During the clone wars it was and the original design/concept was two pilots. The final version, at least the one in A New Hope, was only 1 pilot.

[@reubenguttenberg7405]

Gold 5 to red leader, lost Tyree and lost hutch. I copy, gold 5. They came from behind!

[@chrisoaten291]

Is the B wing out yet ?

[@kmtanner04]

No the b wing was slated for series 5 which should be out in early 2024.

[@swfbutler]

Finally! A proper ~1:100 scale Y-Wing (the Action Fleet one was OK; the Disney Diecast one was only marginally better).

[@kmtanner04]

I agree. I really like the scale as well. The details are great and the pilot is AMAZING! Really incredible the detail on the helmet.

[@thomashumphrey48]

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[@kevinnazario1015]

Hmmm. Really not a lot of improvement on the action fleet version. The cockpit looks better. And closer in scale. But that' s it.

[@kmtanner04]

Yea. I would say the finer details on the MGS are finer. I find the action fleet stuff now to seem a little bulky. Otherwise yes it’s very similar. The pilot is a massive improvement though.

[@chrisoaten291]

Actionfleet x wing looks better Imo

[@alexcapps9290]

Put some respect on gold leaders name. That Jon "dutch" Vander to you

[@kmtanner04]

Hahaha!

[@aliasangelalias]

The proportion looks weird. The quality is so cheap. Pre-order canceled. Thanks for the vid.

[@chrisoaten291]

The washes are real hit and miss iv noticed .

[@jeebus2313]

I hope we get a BTL-B Y-Wing from the Clone Wars at some point. I know the classic style Y-Wing is definitely more iconic but I always preferred the TCW design with the more armored up look and the bubble turret behind the cockpit. Plus there are a couple of different color variations they could do. There's the standard yellow version, there was a red version they used at a couple of points, or the 501st Y-Wing Rex and Ahsoka used in the S7 finale.

[@kmtanner04]

Agreed! I hope we get one of those also. Definitely a lot of repaints that can be done.