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Subject: 
Best Source For Tie 7181?
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lugnet.starwars
Date: 
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:28:34 GMT
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Considering how much I like the UCS X-Wing, I'm still tempted by the UCS
Tie Interceptor (7181).  Anyone have any comments as to how it compares
to the X-Wing, or the best/cheapest source for one?

-Roy



Message has 5 Replies:
  Re: Best Source For Tie 7181?
 
(...) IMO, 7181 is better in terms of model accuracy than 7191, but 7191 has a better selection of parts. james (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars)
  Re: Best Source For Tie 7181?
 
I prefer the TIE much better in terms of the quality of design. The floppy action of the s-foils on the X-Wing (to say nothing of the poor engineering design) caused me to break it down rather quickly whereas I kept the TIE together much longer (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars)
  Re: Best Source For Tie 7181?
 
Hi Roy, I have recently bought both, and I like both. For the price, a German retail chain (Real) has them for a realy good price. 120 DM (roughly $ 55) for 7181 and 170 DM ($ 78) for the X-Wing. Christian "Roy Wood" <roy@centricsystems.ca> wrote in (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars)
  Re: Best Source For Tie 7181?
 
(...) I have to agree with the others on this one, but for different reasons. I like the parts selection on the Tie, mainly the 8x8 waffle plates. I like thse for ship decking, it's open and lighter tham most. I think it looks cool. The Tie supplies (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars)
  Re: Best Source For Tie 7181?
 
(...) Well, the best chance for getting either of those sets REALLY cheap was after Christmas. Target had some ridiculous clearances! I ended up getting the UCS X-Wing set for about $50 and the UCS TIE Interceptor for $25! The clearance prices (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.starwars)

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