Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Tie Bomber Toy Review and Comparison

[@swfbutler]

@11:43 Thank you for these comparisons not just to other TIE Bombers in other toy lines (e.g. Action Fleet), but other TIE series *within* the same toy line (e.g. TIE Fighter, TIE Advanced). That's an extra detail most other reviewers don't bother to do, but it's very helpful!

[@kmtanner04]

Absolutely! Glad to do it. It may have been you that asked a while back and I took the feedback ;). I agree it’s great to see it compared to the other toys in the line.

[@Straswa]

Great work Kevin, so excited to someday find the Tie Bomber, love the detail on the bomb bay. Shame it doesn't come with another pilot, once again we have another vacant spot to fill with another figure.

[@DanIAmIBe]

If only the blind boxes contained Imperial Pilots and AT-AT drivers…. 😊

[@Straswa]

@@DanIAmIBe ikr

[@drichardson007]

Great review as always. I've picked up several Micro Galaxy ships over the past few years and am just now setting them up in a display. I regret missing this one as the prices on eBay are crazy.

[@josephdemille3354]

Cant wait til they start showing up in stores!

[@kmtanner04]

Agreed. Once they start showing up we will find Biggs also! His xwing is in the case assortment with the bomber.

[@josephdemille3354]

@@kmtanner04 thanks for the heads up!

[@Fr0gg0]

Lol, I just found this and a lot of other old Star Wars things in my mothers basement the other day. Crazy coincidence.

[@plaserviper]

I’m calling it now. We’re getting a star destroyer because we all know they use the actual ship renders for the background of the cards 🙃

[@kmtanner04]

Haha!!! That would be awesome. Plus a Death Star. That’s pictured in there also 😉!

[@OpticBlast-yk5hf]

I did the math assuming Micro Galaxy Squadron is around 1/72 scale and a Star Destroyer is 1,600 feet in length. Assuming those measurements, it would be about 22 feet to be in scale. I think an actual one would be much much smaller though.

[@ryan1mcq]

Great video. I have justbstarted collecting these and the scale of some of them look way off, especially the AT-ST.

[@kmtanner04]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked the video. Yes the scale is not accurate from vehicle to vehicle. They were generally supposed to be 1:83 although I don’t know that any of them actually are. My friend Jonathan has the scales on his site Rebelscale.com.

[@RetroActionUK]

Fascinating story about the error with the Action Fleet Imperial Naval Trooper.

[@MultiQsan]

My favourite ship from Action Fleet reimagined! The second seat is a welcome surprise. Just wished the other opening bay had something detachable to store inside. Even a green missile without a firing gimmick would have me giving it a 10/10. (AF being 9/10 for not having an extra seat for the Navy Officer all these years, 8/10 for the MG for having only 1 figure when you have two seats and nothing interactive at the other fuselage)

[@kmtanner04]

Yea I really wish they had given us a second figure like they do with most of the Starfighter class but oh well. Maybe next time. Thanks for the comment. I agree Action Fleet was awesome!

[@monkeyulizebricks]

Is that a TIE Phantom on the shelf? If so, is it a kitbash, 3d print, or what? Love that ship

[@kmtanner04]

You’re the second one to mention that haha! Yes it’s a 3D print I printed and painted myself.

[@gentugo]

I hope I can get this bomber. I cannot find an interceptor.

[@kmtanner04]

Interceptor is available on Amazon right now. The Bomber will be popping up there also. Hopefully, it will be available in stores soon.

[@dk6419]

This Is a perfect example of why this line is amazing. When they put the effort in we get outstanding ships. My only grip with this one like everyone else it should come with 2 figures. Other than that I love it and can't wait to get mine.

[@kmtanner04]

It doesn’t seem hard to throw an extra one in there. Not sure sure why it’s only 1 figure but who am I to say!

[@RetroActionUK]

This is one of my favourites in the line so far! I prefer the scale of this one to the Action Fleet version which is one of my favourite vehicles in that line too. While I prefer the missile firing feature of the Action Fleet version I do really like this one’s opening bomb bay.

[@tmetal5788]

Great review and comparisons thank you, how did you acquire the Tie Predator and Tie phantom models in the back? Were those custom?

[@kmtanner04]

Thanks for the comment! The Phantom and Predators are 3D printed modes I printed and painted myself.

[@Slamgod]

I never even saw this in any of the stores I hunt weekly. I collect all the TIE fighters, and X-Wings. Got a Wedge (Which was a grail for me in this line) but never saw Biggs, or the TIE Bomber. I cant even find the bomber on the secondary. And when I do? Its in a lot full of crap I don't need, or want, or someone is asking 40-50 bucks. I'm just more upset I never saw it in the wild OR online. Rant over, I suppose.

[@Praxever]

Would your mgs tie bomber hanger work on an action fleet?

[@kmtanner04]

Good question. Probably since they are very close in size.

[@sfranger9113]

I really wish they would give more figures or sell a figure pack. I’d pay a buck or two extra for an additional pilot. 2 seats should have 2 people included especially because you can’t buy just figures.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 👍

[@SuperStarDestroyer48]

I spy a tie phantom!Where did you get it? :o

[@kmtanner04]

That’s right! It’s a 3D printed model I printed and painted myself.

[@SuperStarDestroyer48]

@@kmtanner04 Don't spouse you sell them?It's my all time favorite fighter

[@kmtanner04]

@@SuperStarDestroyer48 anything is possible 😉. I can certainly print one. Putting it together and painting is a bear!

[@SuperStarDestroyer48]

@@kmtanner04 Id be very interested!I'll hit you up on facebook :)

[@fortressmattimus3984]

Is there an easy way to get extra figures? This, the imperial shuttle, the AT AT (and more) all come with extra seats inside that are just begging to put extra figures in, but none of these vehicles come with extra figures that I can move around. They come with the bare minimum and giving one to a vehicle means taking them away from another

[@kmtanner04]

The only way to get extra figures is in the blind boxes they offer. It’s a real bummer. We have asked about figure packs and they are strictly against doing them as this line is vehicle first. It may also have something to do with the license they have. Either way figure packs are the only way right now.

[@TrayChester01]

Just think. The Action Fleet TIE Bomber has TWO figures, launching missile, and a display stand. For $10 back in the day. The MGS is undoubtedly more accurate, but offers less play value and is perpetually OUT OF STOCK EVERYWHERE.

[@kmtanner04]

Very true and totally agree. I have no idea what happened to the second case packs for series 4. There was supposed to be a second case pack that had the Bomber and Biggs. Also one that had the Landspeeder. Seems that those never made it to stores.

[@TrayChester01]

@@kmtanner04 I just wanted a B-Wing and this Bomber to hold me over, but Jazwares is dropping the ball. Matter of fact, their distribution problems are WORSE than hasblo has been!

[@TrayChester01]

@@kmtanner04 Also, let's not forget that Jazwares is STUPID for not putting MGS in BBTS and EE.

[@MAN_O_GOD]

Jazzwares, in most cases, dont include enough microfigs. The gunships couldve easily used 2+ more clones, stormtrooper transport couldve easily used 3+ more stormtroopers, and the launch edition millennium was definitely missing Luke, C3PO, and R2. The Tie bomber is just another example

[@kmtanner04]

Agreed! I am not really sure why we aren’t getting the figures with some of these and we are with others. More than likely it’s related to cost and the ability to keep the costs lower to consumers but it is a bummer.

[@MAN_O_GOD]

@@kmtanner04 awesome videos! You definitely got me into collecting all things Star Wars micro. I also appreciate that although you are an adult collector, you still keep it very child friendly

[@kmtanner04]

@@MAN_O_GOD thank you very much for the comment! Very happy to hear you are fan of the line. These are so much fun! My major goal when setting out on these reviews, to provide a fact based (somewhat unbiased, although I am slightly biased on some of these) objective review. I also, really wanted to stay away from the long winded opinions to make it more consumable for kids/adults considering these toys. Glad you are enjoying them. I still have a bunch more to do, so stay tuned. Thanks again!

[@scripter466]

No chance of getting hands on the new series here in europe... :(

[@kmtanner04]

Yea. I have continued to hear of the challenges. There are some out there but it looks like from reports from people overseas that a few markets didn’t pick up any more beyond series 1 but who knows. Let’s hope that retailers there want to carry them.

[@lordhumungus2437]

When the 2008 recession hit, I had to sell my entire original Star Wars carded/boxed collection. Strangely, my wife said, ‘No one will buy this crap.’ $18k worth of stuff sold in 4 wks.

[@ZOMb2010]

Draw backs ... no Stand or second Pilot..

[@kmtanner04]

Agreed!

[@eliasperez8221]

Hi Kevin, love the video, can you shout me out? I know my videos are horrible but still, anything would be great.

[@lorearna6267]

Wow,nice! How come everybody get these line so quick when here in Florida I can't even find the Y wing and the N1 at all? That's why I get discouraged with these lines, the distribution is like hasbro, pretty fucked up....I wish I could even see them in stores here in Florida.....

[@kmtanner04]

Distribution has been a little all over the place but generally seems to be evening out. These series 4 items were mainly preorders through Amazon that were ordered months ago.