So, As someone who is new in second edition but bought both first edition core sets (But only got to play a single match in first edition, But has since played a few matches in second edition) I am kind of intrested in starting First Order. I only own 2 First Order TIEs (From the Force Awakens core set) so, Is it worth buying a First Order conversion kit? Or should I wait for the other First Order ships to come out in second edition?

I ask for I only have 2 ships to convert and I'v seen that the TIE-Silencer is getting a rework into a smaller model so I probably wouldent get the old model, And the stores dont have many if any first edition First Order TIEs left. So the conversion kit would be for 2 TIE/fo the Upsilon Class Shuttle, And a couple of Special Forces TIEs. So it feels like there would be a lot of left over stuff unused in the conversion kit.

As for buying a bunch of second hand ships, I dont like buying second hand online as I'v had a few bad experiences with it..

Honestly, it depends on how much you want to spend and how fast you want to get all the 1.0 ships. The most cost effective way, in my opinion, is to start fresh in 2.0. Buy the new core, which is needed, and then buy the FO ships as they come out. But, if you want to fly all of it, then I would look on eBay for a used lot and see what you can pick up before buying the conversion kit. I would not buy the kit to convert just your existing two TIE/FOs unless you had a friend that would be willing to buy the rest from you.

The kit is only $30 which is 1.5 wave 2 ships worth. If your local area is popular, ask around for used ships. Lots of people are not into the 7 faction thing and only sticking with a few, so people are trying to unload stuff.

5 minutes ago, wurms said:

The kit is only $30 which is 1.5 wave 2 ships worth. If your local area is popular, ask around for used ships. Lots of people are not into the 7 faction thing and only sticking with a few, so people are trying to unload stuff.

This.

I unloaded all my Resistance stuff because I was downsizing - and as it turned out other folks were offloading First Order. So I was able to justify a FO kit because now I had the ship count to make it a deal. And I had no reason to spend the other $30.

I have the 2.0 Core Set and 3 extra X-Wings (Just got the extra x-wings so I'd be able to fly and learn the game while I ponder what faction I realy wanna play) But unfortunately the local area is rather small, One other guy here in town play (With one more planning to start when the Republic stuff drops in wave 3) And sometimes we meet a couple of guys from the next town over who are veterans and have everything for their factions. None of them are selling any extra stuff...

Do you think it will take a long time before First Order gets more 2.0 ships? I kind of wanna stick to only 2.0 but I was pondering if it was worth getting the conversion kit so I could use a couple of Special Forces TIEs aswell as my two TIE/fo's simply because, First Order only has 1 ship in 2.0 currently without the conversion kit wich is making me unsure if I should start them..

Maybe I should just wait and hope they get some more ships soon..

9 minutes ago, wurms said:

The  kit is only $30 which is 1.5 wave 2 ships worth. If your local  area is popular, ask around for used ships. Lots of people are not into the 7 faction thing and only sticking with a few, so people are trying to unload stuff.

In addition to all of this, you don't technically need to have models on the table to play casually. Tournaments require it, but by then you will probably either have found cheap used models or someone who can loan you models during tournament play.

7 minutes ago, hargleblarg said:

In addition to all of this, you don't technically need to have models on the table to play casually. Tournaments require it, but by then you will probably either have found cheap used models or someone who can loan you models during tournament play.

Agreed.

Casual play, nobody is gonna care if you use your FO's as TIE SFs and vice versa. To actually have models on bases, just grab a brobot Reaper, paint it black and proxy it as kylo, and a paint a lambda black and proxy as an upsilon. Get your practice and FUN in, no need to wait.

Dont have any other ships to repaint.. xD I guess I'l just stick to waiting for more ships to come out. Hopefully we get a few First Order ships in wave 4. I realy do want to stick to 2.0 ships because it would be easier and I wouldent need to worry about the conversion kits. I just had my resolve falter a bit as First Order only had one 2.0 ship so far. Thanks everyone!

Given that new small ships are $20 and the conversion kit is $30 and includes everything in the TIE/fo expansion, I’d say it’s worth it with just the force awakens core set alone, assuming you plan to play First Order. This also lets you get a discount price on the other ships, by buying first edition models for less than the 20-40 they’d cost in the new packaging.