X-Wing- VT-49 Decimator Unboxing and Review

[@majorsy-0325]

Me when playing video game: I’m not gonna spend 15 dollars on this new DLC Me with X-Wing: I’m going to buy 20 ships today

[@Mockthenerd]

to be fair, a $20 ship looks nice on your shelf forever, a DLC vanishes into the night if the game shuts down.

[@pcuimac]

I know that guy. I brush his teeth three times a day. ;)

[@moffxanatos6376]

I don't even play X-Wing Miniatures but the Decimator has been one of my favourite ships since Star Wars Galaxies. Also I noticed an error with the art. The boarding ramp is supposed to be on the side like the Falcon not on the bottom like a Lambda (the Interior would NOT have room for it if it was like a Lambda.) I really like the fact that the gun isn't bent out of shape. Mine was so bad it broke off almost Immediately after taking it out of the box. I might get this one if for no other reason than that.

[@josephmoberly2109]

I just noticed the 0-0-0 and BT-1 came in the scum conversion kit but not in the empire conversion kit. So if you are only playing empire the VT-49 box is the only way to get them without crossing factions.

[@KingTiggerTank]

Decimator in Armada is a beast. Played a game where the guy had 4 decimators and I had a hard time killing them. Love those ships.

[@jamesharrington001]

Now this is the bird I've been waiting for! I've had some pretty good luck with a U-Wing and I've wanted to try Empire with one of these brutes!

[@paulreader8951]

Awesome! Excited to see this ship in play again!

[@Moon920]

lol, you compared everything paint-wise with the OG except the engines, then showed the engines on your painted version. Doh!

[@epicon6]

Does it make a difference? Everyone got it.

[@matthewkoehler6079]

Great paint job. Another great looking ship

[@rajahkossuth]

Can't wait for this! Need those crew slots for my collection! I don't have the droids! Strictly an Empire, First Order, Separatists player.

[@epicon6]

4:31 mine actually came off and the hole under the little peg that fell is just the right shape and size for the stand!

[@madsam7582]

It's great that they have laser cannons that actually look to scale, and not like they belong on a happy meal toy!

[@robertharvey5904]

I am returning to X-wing with a large 1.0 (early waves) collection. I am still trying to sort out the differences in 1.0 vs 2.0 packaging. I am told that the Quick Build cards are only in the 2.0 packs and that is a big interest to me who enjoyed the game but not the list building. In this unboxing, I am seeing VERY different Quick Builds than is available on the FFG site. The names are the same, but that is about it. I am writing this in January 2020 and the video is from July 2019. Is the Quick Build packaging just aiming at what is in the retail box or is this part of the living points adjustment of 2.0? That is, why is the Quick Build for Rear Admiral Chiraneau different in the box versus the FFG online document (where he has Swarm Tactics, Minister Tua, and Tactical Officer)? Thank you for your content.

[@epicon6]

My old school one looks just like your new one. There has to be variation within the same gen paint jobs

[@Plasma_Pistolier]

Lol, love the Kallus voice. Rip commander kenkirk though.

[@judehandley]

I'll second that. Kenkirk is a beast in first edition (with Iceheart). I won back to back games with him & Brath recently.

[@alkalinedivide]

It would be cool to make the wings like the U wing

[@Longo556]

Subtle paint change between the models. Higher contrast, but they also pushed the temp blue instead of red.

[@prestonvc7213]

Looks like I don't need it. Are there any unique cards that didn't come in the 2.0 upgrade pack?

[@Tvboy777]

I'm wondering how much of the paint difference is just due to his 1.0 model being old and the paint fading over the years.

[@phillipbernhardt-house6907]

I've got one on the way as well (pre-ordered!, of course!), so I'm glad it is going to be worth it! A question about Decimators, not just in X-Wing but also in Armada: what is the best way to counter them? In both games, if someone on the opposing side is flying one or more of those jerks, they not only decimate me, they always annihilate me, and because they're so tanky, I think I've only taken one down once. Any ships or builds in particular that are good to deal with them relatively quickly and easily, and/or can exploit any weaknesses they have? I'd love to see you do an anti-Decimator build at some point, if that is of interest to you! (I've been meaning to ask this on your website, but have been very busy of late and haven't been able to get over there to do so yet, so I thought I'd ask here since you're on Decimators at the moment!). Thank you!

[@Zhukov1898]

I thing that either Nebulons or X-wings are best against them in Armada.

[@amyhenderson6546]

Oh my...that's a beautiful model.

[@GimbleOnDew]

Are the cards the same as the ones that came in the faction 2.0 upgrade pack?

[@prestonvc7213]

This is what I want to know.

[@jeremyortiz2927]

They fixed the base!

[@brunoalexandrepompeo568]

Does anyone know why it is no longer for sale on asmodee? i can´t find it

[@aeroarcher6280]

Tempted to pick one up now. Does it come with card board for one or two proximity mines?

[@jawalove465]

Comes with 1 prox mine

[@SocalDunedain]

Can anyone tell me what the little black piece is used for?

[@mistermadmachine6311]

If what he said about the decimator stand is true then I’m waiting till this releases

[@thefonz8880]

Paint is a lot crisper but I've custom painter mine so I won't need this one

[@kriegschwert]

After hearing that Kallus voice....I not only HEAR Alex Jones but I SEE Alex Jones in that artwork.

[@pinmonkey001]

this is the first non-scum way to get 0-0-0! Before this you had to buy either the Punishing One or the Scum and Villainy conversion kit.

[@conorrouillier2396]

Tooo many delays!! Hope they keep there promise of wave 6 by end of year

[@kyle857]

The peg and blade system for xwing sucks in general. They are often super loose. Armada has a way better system. My first gen decimator comes right out as well.

[@leiziru9642]

Bring Mara Jade back to X-Wing! (and canon)

[@MasterJediDude]

Paint and peg slightly improved, but otherwise it’s an easy pass.