Looking like a cross between a CR-90 corvette and a U-wing fighter, this addition to the Star Wars theme is a brave choice given that most fans aren’t likely to know what this ship is, nor how it fits into the wider Star Wars universe.
For those that aren’t aware of the Galaxy’s Edge zone at the Magic Kingdom park in Disneyland Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Orlando, this Star Wars-themed area depicts Black Spire Outpost, a trading settlement on the remote frontier planet of Batuu. Forming part of the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction, visitors embark on Intersystem Transport Ship (or IT-S) for one segment of the ride.
But why was it included with the Summer Wave, and how does it tie in to the wider LEGO Star Wars?
For those who know exactly where the Intersystem Transport Ship fits into the greater scheme of things, this is where you can start paying attention again.
The eight sets released as part of the LEGO Star Wars Summer Wave assortment on August 1st included a variety of models from the Prequel, Original, and Sequel trilogies – all of which were clearly linked to the upcoming The Skywalker Saga video game. The association of these vehicles and one playset to the game was clear – they’d be playable elements. But the link with 75293 Resistance I-TS Transport was a little less so.
Unless you consider the likelihood that Black Spire Rock is going to feature heavily in the game. Having the Batuu outpost as a core area – possibly as a hub – would justify the investment LEGO has put into this set. If this scenario is unlikely it’s safe to assume that they didn’t learn from the low interest their sets from The Freemaker Adventures received.
75293 Resistance I-TS Transport
Young Resistance fighters can play out heroic missions with this LEGO® brick-built model of the Resistance I-TS Transport (75293) from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – a new land at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort. The top of the shuttle lifts off and the sides open for easy play, and there are 4 rotating stud shooters by the cockpit and 4 rear stud shooters for battle action.
Unlimited creative play
Great for solo building and play or sharing the fun with friends, the set includes 4 Star Wars™ characters: Lieutenant Bek and Vi Moradi, plus Astromech Droid and GNK Power Droid LEGO figures. This construction toy also makes an awesome display piece and it combines with other LEGO Star Wars sets for even more creative fun.Top gift ideas
The LEGO Group has been recreating iconic starships, vehicles, locations and characters from the legendary Star Wars universe since 1999. LEGO Star Wars is now its most successful theme with top gift ideas for kids and adults.
- Recreate the excitement of Disney’s Star Wars™ theme park Galaxy’s Edge in LEGO® style with this fantastic LEGO Star Wars Resistance I-TS Transport (75293) building toy for kids.
- This brick-built Star Wars™ playset includes Lieutenant Bek and Vi Moradi LEGO® minifigures, plus Astromech Droid and GNK Power Droid LEGO figures, for fun, creative solo or group role play.
- The top of the shuttle lifts off and it has opening sides for easy play. It has a LEGO® minifigure cockpit, cargo hold with space for the droids, plus 4 rotating stud shooters and 4 rear stud shooters for battle action.
- This 932-piece construction toy offers a fun and rewarding building challenge for kids aged 9+ and makes an awesome birthday present or holiday gift for any Star Wars™ enthusiast.
- The Resistance I-TS Transport measures over 3” (8cm) high, 13.5” (34cm) long and 6.5” (17cm) wide and makes a striking centerpiece in any room when it’s not being deployed on playtime Resistance missions!
- No batteries are needed with this Galaxy’s Edge building toy – it’s constructed purely from LEGO® bricks and powered by kids’ free-thinking creativity for unlimited Star Wars™ action adventures.
- Buying this Galaxy’s Edge merchandise for a big Star Wars™ fan who is a LEGO® beginner? Don’t worry. It comes with step-by-step, illustrated instructions so they can open the box and build with Jedi-like confidence.
- LEGO® Star Wars™ building toys are the best for kids (and adult fans) to recreate scenes from the saga, dream up original stories or just build and proudly display the collectible construction models.
- No need to use the Force to connect or pull apart LEGO® bricks! Ever since 1958, they have met the highest industry standards to ensure they fit together with ease to create robust builds.
- LEGO® bricks and pieces are tested to the absolute max so you can be sure that this building toy for kids meets the highest quality and safety standards on planet Earth – and in galaxies far, far away!
Test your construction skills and recreate memories of epic Star Wars™ scenes as you build the Scout Trooper Helmet (75305). A complex LEGO® Star Wars building set offering a fun, creative way to unwind, every contour and detail of the helmet is beautifully recreated with LEGO bricks. This Star Wars collectible has a display stand with a nameplate to complete an eye-catching centerpiece for the home or office. And look out for the other new-for-May-2021 LEGO Star Wars build-to-display helmet: Darth Vader Helmet (75304). Part of an exciting collection of LEGO Star Wars building sets for adults, this premium-quality set makes a perfect gift for yourself, a Star Wars fan, experienced LEGO builder or any adult who enjoys a hands-on, DIY challenge.
- Take time out and challenge your building skills to create a wonderfully detailed LEGO® brick interpretation of a Star Wars™ Scout Trooper Helmet (75305).
- The distinctive look of a Scout Trooper’s helmet is recreated in LEGO® style, inspiring memories of Star Wars™ saga scenes, and the stand with a nameplate completes a cool display piece.
- This premium-quality set is part of a series of collectible LEGO® Star Wars™ build-to-display helmet models – check out the new-for-May-2021 Darth Vader Helmet (75304).
- Offering a challenging building experience, this 471-piece set makes a super birthday present, holiday gift or surprise treat for any Star Wars™ fan, experienced LEGO® builder or hobbyist.
- Measuring over 7 in. (18 cm) high, 4.5 in. (11 cm) wide and 4.5 in. (12 cm) deep, this buildable model doesn’t take up much space, but it is sure to catch the eye of every passerby.
- Buying this impressive set for a Star Wars™ memorabilia collector who is a LEGO® beginner? No worries. It comes with step-by-step instructions so they can take on the complex build with confidence.
- Collectible LEGO® Star Wars™ sets designed for adults like you who love Star Wars and enjoy the fun of a hands-on, creative project in your spare time.
- LEGO® components meet stringent industry standards to ensure that they are compatible for a simple, secure connection every time.
- LEGO® components are tested in almost every way imaginable to make sure that they satisfy rigorous global safety standards.
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The access doors, situated either side of the main cabin, are particularly well-executed, as it the use of a gear piece as cooling radiator fins in the sub-engines – but best of all are the angled plates behind the cockpit. They really capture the style of the original Galaxy’s Edge vehicle.
Given that 75293 Resistance I-TS Transport is a bus (of sorts) it’s a shame that the main compartment isn’t a little bit bigger and fitted out with a couple of rows of seats. And, even though the black dome at the back is part of the Rise of the Resistance ride’s carriage, it feels like it’s been tacked on to fill a gap.
Four minifigures are included with this set: Lieutenant Bek (a Mon Cal character from the Galaxy’s Edge ride who is a Resistance communications officer based on Batuu), Vi Moradi (a Resistance spy who first appeared in the Phasma novel, released in 2017), an undesignated black and red astromech and a power droid – because everyone loves a gonk!
One very small word sums up this set: fun. From start to finish the build is uncomplicated, flows smoothly and the blue bricks really add a splash of necessary color to the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. This kind of set – one that comes with no preconceptions of how it should be played with – is all too often missing from the theme and those of you who remember 497 Galaxy Explorer will instantly understand the play value of this spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!
You can pick this set up at Walmart, LEGO.com, Target and Amazon.com for $99.99, now. This is exactly the kind of set that will have a shorter production run than your run-of-the-mill X-wing or TIE Fighter, so expect this set to retire ahead of the rest of the Summer Wave sets.
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