I'm new to X-wing, as I bought the old core set and Millenium Falcon from a friend. I plan to slowly collect everything, but also be able to play competitively. My no:1 rule is not to buy 2 of the same thing.

So what should I begin with first? Is there a viable list I can use the Falcon? (remember it should be without having to buy 2 or more of the same pack).

If not the Falcon, are there any alternative lists that I can complete with 2-3 small expansions?

Bonus questions:

*Is any of the expansions planned to be out of print some time in the future?

*Is there a site that I can see meta lists or world championship lists?

*Sometimes when I see a list, I can't find in which expansion some of the cards are released with. Is there any quick references I can check?

With an Ewing and a few other cards you can build the quite popular Corran Horn plus Falcon list.

You should get the new core set if you plan to play competitively at least by January of 2016 as the new damage deck will be required by then and it gives you the updated rules, new asteroids, extra templates, and more ships.

You will also inevitably end up with doubles eventually. Some lists you need doubles such as Brobots, two IG-88s.

There will never be an expansion out of print for any longer than it takes them to reprint it.

Major jugglers site has lots of lists as does http://miniranker.com/

For quick references use the wiki: http://xwing-miniatures.wikia.com/wiki/X-Wing_Miniatures_Wiki

Corran/Han is a popular and effective list. You say you don't want doubles, but consider the expansion pack of the X-Wing as it has pilots/cards the starter set X-Wing doesn't have, and would allow you to run a 'Fat Han' or 'Han Shoots First' type list.

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If you are thinking of going Empire I'd suggest 1 of the single TIE Interceptor, Imperial Aces, and StarViper. That will give you the best Soontir Fel. As of now the TIE Advanced have been given a boost with the upgrades that come with the Raider. Picking up a Raider and 1 of the single TIE Advanced will give you access to 3 nasty pilots all amazing thanks to the upgrades. All that is kinda pricey clocking in at $120 at any of the online retailers, but with the Falcon you have and the upgrades it comes with you can build some pretty sweet 3 ship elite pilot Imperial lists.

Also as sated by Toqtamish you really should go ahead and get a copy of the new core set since you will need the damage deck from it at the beginning of the year for competitive play, and you will have the 6 new asteroids to add with the original 6 for obstacle choices for tournaments. Also down the line if competitive play is something you really want to have options in get a Decimator and an Outrider. That will give you the 6 debris fields as obstacle options as well.

Your going to end up buying multiples of some ships no matter what, you'll need the cards for competitive play as you can't proxy and can't always get them from third party sites.

I orginially started out getting one of each ship untill I had at least one of every ship. What I would suggest is to pick up one of each expansion, not one of each ship. Rebel aces, for example, contains a B-wing and an A-wing, but I would still pick up a single A-wing expansion, and a single B-wing expansion. These will provide you with different cards, different pilots, and while you will have 2 models of the A and B wings, they will be different paint schemes.

Same with the X-wing and Tie fighter, while the game provides you with these models, the expansions give you more options.

And to be fair, flying B-wing and A-wing pairs are pretty awesome. Some ships work really well when they're flying with a fellow buddy, and thankfully for Rebels, A-wings and B-wings are two of them. The Imperial Aces pack winds you up with triple interceptors, which... it's not bad, but it's certainly a very specific list archetype. The Rebel Aces is awesome for its variety.

The X-wings are a funny one - for now I'd stick with the basic set, but later on when Integrated Astromech becomes a thing (Which won't be another wave away, at least) having two should prove a decent investment. For now, I wouldn't panic - Wedge is great, but you can build lists without him too.

Buy everything. You'll end up buying everything anyway.

The Imperial Aces pack winds you up with triple interceptors, which... it's not bad, but it's certainly a very specific list archetype.

Come, now, Triple Interceptors is awesome if you like flying maneuvering, positioning, arc-dodging ships.

Not to take anything away from multiple A's and B's ... they're great.

And then there's Z-95s, which are like potato chips -- you can't stop at just one.

But for the OP's question: get an E-wing (Chewie/Corran or Han/Corran). Then get a YT-2400, enabling Dash/Corran or Chewie/Leebo in addition to what you have. You might not have all the cards for the traditional pilot combos, but you'll be off to a start. They aren't my favorite list by any stretch, but they're the quickest lists with no duplication from what you have.

The Imperial Aces pack winds you up with triple interceptors, which... it's not bad, but it's certainly a very specific list archetype.

Come, now, Triple Interceptors is awesome if you like flying maneuvering, positioning, arc-dodging ships.

Not to take anything away from multiple A's and B's ... they're great.

And then there's Z-95s, which are like potato chips -- you can't stop at just one.

But for the OP's question: get an E-wing (Chewie/Corran or Han/Corran). Then get a YT-2400, enabling Dash/Corran or Chewie/Leebo in addition to what you have. You might not have all the cards for the traditional pilot combos, but you'll be off to a start. They aren't my favorite list by any stretch, but they're the quickest lists with no duplication from what you have.

But they are a very specific list archetype: Triple Interceptors. There is relatively little use for three interceptors otherwise, because they tend to be points-heavy aces; this in particular is the objection I have for them. The Rebel Aces list gives you more variety, and thus more versatility; I thus hope they don't go producing more single-ship Aces packs in future.

Falcon is easy to build around.

If you buy a X-wing expansion you can fly

Han and 2 X-wings. An easy list to fly and competitive.

B-wings are a nice addition to Han as well. Might consider buying the B-wing and the Rebel aces. Han and 2 B-wings is nothing to sneeze at.

If you want a fast start building an Imperial fleet, pick up the Imperial Aces, a TIE Fighter, and an Interceptor. This will give you three interceptors and three TIE fighters. Lots of lists can be built with these.

Ultimately, buy the ships you're drawn to and want to fly. Enjoy each purchase before you rush off to the next. Welcome and remember to Fly Casual.

Get the new core set, the single intercepter and the tie expansionand the phantom. That will give alot of options eifht away for imperial lists.

First, I'd put aside the notion that "I'll only buy one of each". There are many squads that use multiple copies of the same ship, so once you find one you like, you'll buy more than one.

Second, if you are approaching it from a collection standpoint, and only want to buy one copy of a ship at a time, you are limiting yourself too much in terms of playability. What I would do is look through the squad list, as well as the lists that have won the most recent tournaments, and see what you like. Maneuverability? TIE Interceptors. New Hotness? 4 Y-Wings with Twin Laser Turrets. 2 Ship Lists? Corran Horn/Dash Rendar, Darth Vader/Decimator, etc., etc. See what you like, get that going, and fly that and learn it. Once you play enough against other lists, you can see what you like in your opponents and get those.

Buy a Defender so you can have Predator. Buy one of the sets to get Push the Limit (A Wing or Imperial Aces). Realize that playing "competitively" is more of a mindset and creative approach than a shopping list.

Thank you very much everyone.

I mentioned I'll buy one of each expansion, rather than each ship. And there are very good recommendations here.

If your aim is to buy every ship, perhaps you should buy first a couple of Large ships. They look good and, compare them. 30 bucks a Y 2400 or 15 a lone A wing...

There is a very handy app called the X-Wing Companion which lists all the upgrades/pilots that come with each expansion, highly recommended when starting out and picking which expansion you want first.

If you are looking into playing competitive X-Wing, you will find some of the best lists do involve more than 1 of each ship (BBBBZ, Scum Y's x 4, Z swarm etc.)

Most of all have fun and fly casual!

So this here would be feasible with one YT-2400 and one A-wing/Imperial Aces expansion.

Dash Rendar (36)

Push the Limit (3)

Heavy Laser Cannon (7)

Nien Nunb (1)

Outrider (5)

Chewbacca (42)

Lone Wolf (2)

Lando Calrissian (3)

Millennium Falcon (1)

Total: 100

View in Yet Another Squad Builder

If however you would want to play the falcon competitively at some time, there is no way around getting C3PO, who is in the Tantive expansion.

There is a very handy app called the X-Wing Companion which lists all the upgrades/pilots that come with each expansion, highly recommended when starting out and picking which expansion you want first.

If you are looking into playing competitive X-Wing, you will find some of the best lists do involve more than 1 of each ship (BBBBZ, Scum Y's x 4, Z swarm etc.)

Most of all have fun and fly casual!

Can't find the app in the appstore. Is it android only?

There is a very handy app called the X-Wing Companion which lists all the upgrades/pilots that come with each expansion, highly recommended when starting out and picking which expansion you want first.

If you are looking into playing competitive X-Wing, you will find some of the best lists do involve more than 1 of each ship (BBBBZ, Scum Y's x 4, Z swarm etc.)

Most of all have fun and fly casual!

Can't find the app in the appstore. Is it android only?

Yes Android only. For Apple you can get Battlescribe it lets you build lists etc and you can see what is in your list and what it does.

There is a very handy app called the X-Wing Companion which lists all the upgrades/pilots that come with each expansion, highly recommended when starting out and picking which expansion you want first.

If you are looking into playing competitive X-Wing, you will find some of the best lists do involve more than 1 of each ship (BBBBZ, Scum Y's x 4, Z swarm etc.)

Most of all have fun and fly casual!

Can't find the app in the appstore. Is it android only?

Currently, yes, but the author is working on iOS versions.

Once you have been playing for awhile you will find your no double up rule obsolete.

Having multiple Z-95's is great, at 12 points for the basic ship, they are a great way to beef out a list.

Also B-wings....

A good place.to start would be to pick up rebel aces

From there...

B-wings expansion

E-wing

Z-95

That gives you a lot of nice options

Of course buy what YOU like

There is a very handy app called the X-Wing Companion which lists all the upgrades/pilots that come with each expansion, highly recommended when starting out and picking which expansion you want first.

If you are looking into playing competitive X-Wing, you will find some of the best lists do involve more than 1 of each ship (BBBBZ, Scum Y's x 4, Z swarm etc.)

Most of all have fun and fly casual!

Can't find the app in the appstore. Is it android only?

It might be sorry, I have a Galaxy

Once you have been playing for awhile you will find your no double up rule obsolete.

Having multiple Z-95's is great, at 12 points for the basic ship, they are a great way to beef out a list.

Also B-wings....

A good place.to start would be to pick up rebel aces

From there...

B-wings expansion

E-wing

Z-95

That gives you a lot of nice options

Of course buy what YOU like

Just out of curiousity: What's wrong with filling up your list with 3 different ships rather than 3 of the same thing?

Once you have been playing for awhile you will find your no double up rule obsolete.

Having multiple Z-95's is great, at 12 points for the basic ship, they are a great way to beef out a list.

Also B-wings....

A good place.to start would be to pick up rebel aces

From there...

B-wings expansion

E-wing

Z-95

That gives you a lot of nice options

Of course buy what YOU like

Just out of curiousity: What's wrong with filling up your list with 3 different ships rather than 3 of the same thing?

You'll find it easier to fly like ships or ships that handle similarly. You'll make less mental mistakes. Also, flying ships with the same, or almost all the same, Pilot Skill helps to cut down on mistakes that lead to action loss bumping.