X-Wing was with me less than 17 hours after placing the order with Element Games ( so another tick in their box!).

Settled upon the core game set and also a separate X-Wing and also TIE fighter, based upon stock levels as some of this range is like "Gold Dust". This also means I get the additional pilots as upgrades as opposed to doubling up on the core set. One comment I would make straight away regarding the level of contents are that a further dice set are needed as 6 dice ( 3 for attack and agility) are not enough.

The box itself is sturdy and feels substancial, as do the card counters. There is no feel of thin flimsy cardboard or a low quality and the same can be said for the cards and miniatures. You can obtain cases for both the Pilot cards and also upgrade/damage cards as per all this games without issue from your local hobby store or indeed online. The models appear very fragile so suggest protective packaging whilst not in use, detail and appearance adds to the game.

The game itself is quick to pick up, again more so due to the Tutorial videos that Fantasy Flight have on their web site which also includes a PDF of the rulebook! The game also is pretty addictive once you get into it and start building up your own squadrons with the various craft and pilot as well as upgrades - all via a points cost system. The former is limited to 3 TIE and 2 X-Wing but plays out okay with several named pilots including Luke Skywalker, Wedge and Biggs from the Star Wars film(s). Likewise the Imperials have named pilots although if you want the likes of Darth Vader you will need to get the Advanced TIE fighter model!

All of this leads to the need for "more" and with wave 3 on the horizon later this month ( although latest indications warrant a delay until October!) there are plenty of models to choose from. I should have mentioned I have "SLAVE-1" enroute, expected this week ( from a different supplier) so looking forward to playing Boba Fett.

Will put further pictures and details up as I progress, its a game worth playing...