On: Star Wars Surprise: Millennium Falcon and X-Wing Pictured

[nknighthb]

I'd guess the cover is just protective. The X-Wing was featured right up close in an official video in July[0].

Also, leaked pictures of both the Falcon and X-Wing have been floating around since June.

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWBGrkc360M