This is probably the vehicle that most closely passes for “iconic” in The Force Awakens.  This version comes with a 5POA (in theory) figure, and retailed for $24.99 upon release.  If you haven’t already added this to your collection, read through to see if you should consider picking it up…

After having this in the box since Force Friday 2015, I finally cracked it open to photograph it.  I am pleasantly surprised with how much I like it.  It’s a neat vehicle, and while it may be a bit pricey, especially with a 5POA figure included, it passes for what should be part of the old “Class I” category.  The vehicle has a nice sculpt, with some cool engine and panel details.  The speeder stands sturdily, without any extending landing gear support.  The paint applications are pretty good, with some nice weathering details and several dents and scratches.  It’s got some character, and like Luke’s old speeder, it shows some age.  There’s a seat, steering controls, and foot pedals, which are perfectly positioned to accommodate the included Rey figure.  Now, I know the figure is 5POA, but usually the seating arrangements, especially in an open design (as in a speeder-type vehicle), leave something to be desired.  But when I say the sculpt perfectly accommodates Rey, I mean that.  Rey fits right in, can hold the control grips with both hands firmly, and her feet settle squarely on the foot pedal pegs.  This was an excellent job by the Hasbro designers. 

The only negative here is that the pedals are positioned incorrectly from a screen accuracy standpoint, as they are meant to accommodate the straight-legged pack-in figure.  The last picture in the gallery shows my attempt to get the Walmart Black Series Rey (Jakku) figure to sit on the speeder in a fashion that is film-accurate.  I had some difficulty pulling this off, but I guess it works okay.

Other features include a pair of clips which hold Rey’s staff (just like the landspeeder holds Luke’s comically long rifle), a pair of movable rear fins, and a neat missile launcher.  The launcher is hidden well inside the upper body of the speeder, and is activated by a single push of the side button.  The launcher extends upward smartly, and then a second push of the button fires the missile.  It’s all very well done.

The Rey figure isn’t terrible, even for a 5POA pack in figure.  The sculpt is good, and the paint, while far from perfect, is done reasonably well.  The biggest complaint I have is that the nature of her head sculpt, which includes all the wrappings around her neck and shoulders, prohibits any movement.  Basically, this is a 4POA figure.  Also, the staff is made from a piece of wet spaghetti, instead of actual plastic.  It’s absurdly soft, but Rey can hold it in either (not both, of course) hand, and it can clip onto the side of the speeder.  As mentioned before, Rey interacts perfectly with the speeder.

Overall, it’s neat little ship.  If you don’t own one yet, try finding one at a discounted price.  I think you’ll like it.  Although the figure is 4POA, it interacts perfectly with the speeder.  I give the vehicle a 7.  The only things I would have preferred are pedals that could accommodate a figure with knees, and maybe a clear stand to allow for a hovering effect on display.