About this actual item: This piece is from Mr Planet Retro's private collection. He was chuffed when he was old enough to earn money and buy his own Lego at age 20! Mr Planet Retro is known for his OCD when it comes to caring for his prized collectables and has kept everything in pristine condition all this time. He now happily offers this piece to be loved all over again by a new owner!
Released in 1999, Lego Star Wars X-Wing #7140 is one of the original sets from the first wave of Lego Star Wars releases. Representing Luke Skywalker’s iconic Rebel starfighter, it played a key role in establishing how Star Wars vehicles would be translated into Lego form at the beginning of the theme.
Built using late-1990s Lego design principles, the X-Wing features a simplified but instantly recognisable structure, reflecting an era before specialised parts and complex building techniques became standard. This straightforward construction is a defining characteristic of early Lego Star Wars sets.
As an original release, #7140 captures an important moment in Lego Star Wars history. Complete examples are increasingly difficult to find today, making it a strong cornerstone piece for collectors seeking early releases from the theme’s first year.
This set forms part of The Vault — Planet Retro’s most selective collection of rare, one-off collectible pieces.
More vintage Lego Star Wars pieces arriving soon in The Vault.