Images of a new LEGO Star Wars 10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter set have been leaked by a Taiwanese LEGO User Group and then later posted by Hoth Bricks and Eurobricks (with LEGO saying to take the pics down). Jan Beyer has also officially posted some photos from LEGOworld in Copenhagen of the set on the LEGO Community Team Blog. After all the dust settled, many other sites have posted the images and LEGO has also released a designer video, alternate images and a press release, so I now bring all the information on this Ultimate Collectors Series set to you below:
LEGO Star Wars 10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter
- Released: May 2013
- Pieces: 1558
- Price: US$199.99 / CA $249.99 / DE €199.99 / UK £169.99 / DK 1699.00 DKK
- Dimensions: 26 x 52 x 46cm
10240 – Red Five X-wing Starfighter™
Ages 16+. 1,558 pieces.
Build the ultimate LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing Starfighter!
US $199.99 CA $249.99 DE 199.99€ UK 169.99 £ DK 1699.00 DKK
Collect and create the most highly detailed LEGO® Star Wars™ X-wing Starfighter ever produced. This iconic starfighter is featured in many of the most exciting Star Wars battle scenes, including the decisive battle scene above planet Yavin™. Recreate the moment when Luke Skywalker’s X-wing delivered the proton torpedo that led to the destruction of the Imperial Death Star! With 1,558 pieces, this realistically detailed model features opening wings and cockpit, a special display stand, data sheet label and R2-D2.
• Includes R2-D2 atromech droid
• Features highly authentic detailing, and opening wings and cockpit
• Includes 1,558 pieces
• Measures over 10″ (26cm) high, 20″ (52cm) long and 18″ (46cm) wide
• Includes display stand and data sheet label!
What do you think about this new LEGO Star Wars 10240 Red Five X-wing Starfighter? Is it better than the last UCS X-wing Starfighter (7191 released in 2000)? Share your thoughts on this leak in the comments below.
Source: Hoth Bricks
Nathan Sawaya's creations have elevated building with LEGO to an artform. 
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