Hi, I am new to this game. Trying to get my 12 yr old son (and myself) away from our PC games a bit.

We have the base game, and a few expansions, but one expansion he wants is the Y-Wing. Of course, this one is very hard to find new. In my searching I see there are a few versions...

• One release in the package with a solid dark background.
• One release with a planet/sky background.
• Another release with a red/dark background.
• Then I also see "Scum" versions advertised on ebay, but I have never seen this in package form.

Anyone here bored enough to explain the different Y-Wings?

I don't think we are interested (yet) in getting into the "Scum" vehicles, but I am curious to know about them.

The other 2 versions I mentioned... are they the same with just a different packaging?

Thanks for any and all help!

I have never noticed the different backgrounds, but they are all the same pack. They may just be different print runs at different times. The scum Y-Wing comes from the Most Wanted expansion pack, which is the pack that introduced Scum as a faction. It includes dials, cards, and tokens to convert several rebel ships and the imperial Firespray to be used also as scum ships. It also includes an alternate paint scheme Y-Wing and 2 Z-95 Headhunters.

Currently the Y-Wing is low on stock world wide, but FFG hasn't stopped producing any X-Wing products. There are just a lot of products now, so it may be a while before they come back in stock.

The Most Wanted pack also includes some cards specific to the Y-wing: the BTL-A4 title and Bomb Load Out give you more ways to use the venerable Y-wings.

I've been on the hunt for the elusive Y-Wing for a couple years as well. FFG updated the upcoming section and Y-Wings are at the printer now! Only a matter of time!

The standalone box is just rebel ywing, theres no difference. I think the back art changed during a reprint, thats all.

Most Wanted has alternate pilots and a different astromech slot called a "Salvaged mech" - the ship behaves the same otherwise, even has the same dial. But, if you arent interested in scum you have no reason to get that technically. It does have some new cards in it but theyre hardly mandatory and in fact generally considered trash except in key situations lol

If you can find a complete rebel Y Wing pack, pick it up while you have the opportunity right now. The Most Wanted pack includes 3 cards that are useful for the rebel Y Wing. Bomb Loadout, which as already mentioned adds bombs. The BTL-A4 title, which while having other uses is primarily used in the specific "Stress Hog" build (which also requires the R3-A2 droid from the Rebel Transport epic ship expansion), and the Blaster Turret. Though besides the Stress Hog, the most common build will include the Twin Laser Turret, which the easiest way to pick up right now is with the new TIE Aggressor expansion that just released.

If you pick up both the Y Wing expansion and the Most Wanted pack you'll be able to run both Y Wings as either rebel or scum.

42 minutes ago, Joe Censored said:

Blaster Turret

*Autoblaster Turret

Blaster Turret comes in the HWK-290.

45 minutes ago, Stevey86 said:

*Autoblaster Turret

Blaster Turret comes in the HWK-290.

Thanks, that is the one I meant

Y wings are available on both thecollectorstore.com and War Store.com. both around 12 bucks

I'd certainly like to pick up a 2nd rebel ywing if I could find one locally. Someday...

they're the same.

Too bad there's no real use for an Ion cannon turret Ywing now

2 hours ago, ScummyRebel said:

I'd certainly like to pick up a 2nd rebel ywing if I could find one locally. Someday...

Ditto.

7 hours ago, GizmotronX5000 said:

I have never noticed the different backgrounds, but they are all the same pack. They may just be different print runs at different times. The scum Y-Wing comes from the Most Wanted expansion pack, which is the pack that introduced Scum as a faction. It includes dials, cards, and tokens to convert several rebel ships and the imperial Firespray to be used also as scum ships. It also includes an alternate paint scheme Y-Wing and 2 Z-95 Headhunters.

Currently the Y-Wing is low on stock world wide, but FFG hasn't stopped producing any X-Wing products. There are just a lot of products now, so it may be a while before they come back in stock.

Thank you very much for that info.

I didn't realize the Scum version was part of a bigger expansion, no wonder I haven't seen it yet.

6 hours ago, Vineheart01 said:

The standalone box is just rebel ywing, theres no difference. I think the back art changed during a reprint, thats all.

Most Wanted has alternate pilots and a different astromech slot called a "Salvaged mech" - the ship behaves the same otherwise, even has the same dial. But, if you arent interested in scum you have no reason to get that technically. It does have some new cards in it but theyre hardly mandatory and in fact generally considered trash except in key situations lol

Thank you very much for responding.

We are slowly getting into this game, starting with the "quick play" version of the game in the manual. Upgrades, and all the tokens seem overwhelming at this point, lol.

That's why i thought "Scum" was better put off until later. Mostly out of ignorance to most of this game.

5 hours ago, Joe Censored said:

If you can find a complete rebel Y Wing pack, pick it up while you have the opportunity right now. The Most Wanted pack includes 3 cards that are useful for the rebel Y Wing. Bomb Loadout, which as already mentioned adds bombs. The BTL-A4 title, which while having other uses is primarily used in the specific "Stress Hog" build (which also requires the R3-A2 droid from the Rebel Transport epic ship expansion), and the Blaster Turret. Though besides the Stress Hog, the most common build will include the Twin Laser Turret, which the easiest way to pick up right now is with the new TIE Aggressor expansion that just released.

If you pick up both the Y Wing expansion and the Most Wanted pack you'll be able to run both Y Wings as either rebel or scum.

I have looked all over. Now I'm resorting to watching auctions on eBay.

I hesitate to buy used, unless they say "complete". I bought some used vehicles at a local store in the beginning, and they sold the upgrade and pilot cards separately. Told me to play a little then decide what cards I want to buy. Then I regretted it (for no real reason) and have been searching for these cards individually, and it's costing more than it would have to just buy the things new.

Anyway, I will keep looking. Thanks for responding.

6 hours ago, Arschbombe said:

The Most Wanted pack also includes some cards specific to the Y-wing: the BTL-A4 title and Bomb Load Out give you more ways to use the venerable Y-wings.

Thank you for that.

6 hours ago, BlueSquadronPilot said:

I've been on the hunt for the elusive Y-Wing for a couple years as well. FFG updated the upcoming section and Y-Wings are at the printer now! Only a matter of time!

Thanks for pointing that out. I looked a few days ago and was still at "awaiting reprint" and wasn't updated since December.

4 hours ago, Vontoothskie said:

Y wings are available on both thecollectorstore.com and War Store.com. both around 12 bucks

No, they're not available.

Literally, I have looked everywhere lol

Great name original poster. I have a sleepwalker tattoo on my back. Do you miss Kjarri too?

5 hours ago, Vontoothskie said:

Y wings are available on both thecollectorstore.com and War Store.com. both around 12 bucks

Good call on that. MiniatureMarket has been out for as long as I can remember. Ebay is viable with some new in box lots going among the incomplete "conversions". (Actually selling one new in box right now). It's just not very cost effective...

Personally, I like the Y-wing for casual lists. It's been the last ship standing in half the games I've played. Also, I love the annoyance of ion turrets, hahaha.

Why does it look like those Y-wings have different paint jobs despite all being the same Y-Wing expansion pack?

52 minutes ago, Chibi-Nya said:

Why does it look like those Y-wings have different paint jobs despite all being the same Y-Wing expansion pack?

Just the lighting I'd say mate.

RoV

I can't help you more than anyone else has already, but I'm going home tonight to check my pile of cardboard inserts to see if I have the full collection of 'alt arts'!

14 hours ago, tortugatron said:

Great name original poster. I have a sleepwalker tattoo on my back. Do you miss Kjarri too?

In space, there is always vidrar vel til loftarasa.

44 minutes ago, Verlaine said:

In space, is is always vidrar vel til loftarasa.

Also just a constant "ping..." noise.

On 2017/7/19 at 6:41 AM, FrightfulCommand said:

they're the same.

Too bad there's no real use for an Ion cannon turret Ywing now

Ion is soooo good vs a lot of the game's ships right now, they practically neuter miranda...