The latest LEGO Star Wars figures are a little bigger than the previously available ones!
This giant (in LEGO terms) Vader is one of a series of six new buildable figures from their Star Wars line – Jango Fett, Clone Commander Cody, Obi Wan Kenobi (Clone Wars) General Grevious, Luke Skywalker (Return of the Jedi), and Darth Vader.
Unlike the previous LEGO Star Wars sets, which have been in the classic LEGO format, these are more like Bionicle and other similar buildable LEGO figures. When constructed you have a fully poseasble and articulated Star Wars figure.
We chose Darth Vader, as he is probably my daughterโs favourite character after Princess Leia.
The set a seemingly manageable 160 pieces. But this was my first constraction set, and many of the pieces were unfamiliar to me – with only a few seeming LEGO-like. The build was a different experience too.
My daughter and I like building LEGO sets together, even if the recommended age is far older than she is. However, it soon became clear that this was probably going to be something I built myself – which was obviously no great hardship!
This is not a criticism, as the recommended age is 9+, but other sets weโve built had a similar age recommendation and we were able to collaborate on. This set, with itโs different style, was a more complex proposition, plus it required gross & fine motor skills which she simply does not have at 3 years old.
However, the finished result is a great toy for her.
It has some cool custom features, such as the cape, the lightsaber, and the head is a great Darth Vader sculpt.
We only had access to Vader, one of the six sets, and while itโs pretty cool when constructed, I would say that General Grevious appears to be the most successful. As he is a robot, his body of metal struts and joints suits the style of these sets perfectly.
These sets offer a nice point of difference to LEGOโs Star Wars line, as well as the wider range of Star Wars toys available. This is a far more stylish Darth Vader toy than many of the other official figures you see out there.
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Disclaimer: While I was not paid to write this review, we did receive thisย LEGO set free of charge.
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These LEGO Star Wars buildable figures are available from Amazon
- Clone Commander Cody (RRP: ยฃ14.99 #75108)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi (RRP: ยฃ19.99 #75109)
- Luke Skywalker (RRP: ยฃ19.99 #75110)
- Darth Vader (RRP ยฃ24.99 #75111)
- General Grievous (RRP: ยฃ29.99 #75112)
- Jango Fett (RRP: ยฃ14.99 #75107)
Or, enter our giveaway below for your chance to win a Jango Fett figure (UK residents only).
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This set of buildable LEGO figures feature a mix of goodies and baddies. Which characters do you or your little ones like best in Star Wars – the heroes or villains?
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the villians are definately the favourites – they have all the cool toys too… although i suppose that’s sort of the point ๐
My son is scarily obsessed with the villains. Especially Darth Vader
My son (4 years) loves his Stormtrooper figurine … but he covered him in Paw Patrol stickers – he doesn’t look that scary now.
My son is fascinated by the villains
It has to be the villains. He wants to fight the good guys(me) and win, of course!
My son loves the villains
My four love the heroes!
We love both equally ๐
I think I like the villains better….hehehe
a bit of both to be honest
Has to be the heroes! #triedtested
Always the baddies!!
The heroes =- always the heroes!
My two love a bit of both! Goodies and baddies! Xxx
It has to be the villians! Darth Vader is a great character.
My crazy munchkins love the badies because they all look so cool and normally have better weapons heehee
deff the hero’s ๐
Definitely the heroes!
The heroes =- always the heroes!
Definitely the baddies! Darth Vader hands down for my boy! 160 pieces sounds like quite alot though? Do the pieces stay well together when being played with? #TriedTested
It’s pretty stable – pieces of armour can drop off occasionally, but the frame is solid.
The Heroes – good over evil!!
Heros
In my house we love the heroes
The villains are just that bit cooler. I mean, Vader, Jango Fett and Grievious? Awesome ๐
The villains
The villains are always the best!
We seem to always like the Heroes
Heroes for us, although I do likr Darth Vader
My sons love the heroes, but I love the villains
My son loves the villains, in particular, Darth Vadar
Gotta be the villains ๐
love the villains, so much more interesting
love the villains
we like the villains xx
defo the heros
we love the villains
My daddy has forced me to come on here and comment….you see he’s a big fan of STAR WARS. He says that villains are the best! Great review. May the Force be with you! #TriedTested
My daughter would love this. She is all about “Daddy Space Ship” (Star Wars)
Heros or Villains?
Depends on the set of Star Wars stories. Original trilogy? Heros everytime, but only because Han Solo.
Every thing else… the villains. ๐
My eldest son love the heroes but my daughter love the villians!!
The Villans x
The villains! They have more fun!
The heroes !
Heroes
My little boy loves the heros and he also loves being a hero x
The villains – it’s always Darth Vader!
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize to donate to charity, to go to Romania.
the heroes!
Definately the baddies, Darth Vader
the heros!
Darth Vader, ultimate baddie
WE LOVE THE HEROES
We love the heroes – my son loves Han Solo.
I like the various comedy sidekicks/ bit players except for Jar Jar Binks – no-one likes Jar Jar!
The Heroes
Ewoks – The Heroes
Definatly the heroes x
R2D2 is my children’s favourite
the heros although darth is pretty cool
heroes
I love Yoda but my 7 year old son prefers the dark side and is a Darth Vader fan!
We love the heroes Hans, Ewoks and Chewy
Our lot love the baddies! hehe… THE DARK SIDEEE!
Definitely the Heroes!!
the heroes
my grandson likes darth vader he calls him the bad guy
The Heroes, C-3PO
my son LOVES starwars! He loves all of the baddies! I think out of the goodies he just likes Chewie xox
My son loves Darth Vader and my daughter is a Princess Leia fan ๐
we love the heroes
I love Yoda cos he is a Galactic Bodhisattva
Heroes. x
My daughter loves them all, anything Star Wars
Heroes
thanks for hosting this give away! I hope it’s OK if I join in, even without a child- ILOVELEGOANDSTARWARS ๐ jenny xx
Mon son loves Darth Vader! I’m more of a Hans Solo kinda gal.
The heroes.
They love both as their favourites are Boba Fett and General Grievous
These would be a huge hit with my son! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
I like Obi, grandson prefers darth vader
Both have their cool points, but I’d have to barely give it to the heroes.
Love the heroes
to be honest i think my daughter loves the baddies the best!
my son loves the villans.. its bad guys every time in our house lol
we like the heroes.
We love the villains!!
we love the villains
darth vader and jarjar banks
The heroes
the villians!
My boys love the villains – they love Darth Maul and Darth Vader!!
The Heroes.
the heroes, especially Yoda
Always the villains! Darth Vader especially!
mine would be the hero’s, daughter loves chewbacca just because he’s fluffy ๐
My son does a great impersonation of Darth Vader, so I would say him
Its got to be Heros, C3po Distsy but brilliant.
I cannot wait to take my tiddlers to see the new star wars film. these new figures look great
Love Darth Vadar
the heros
The villains!
The villains xx
The goodies on screen but the villains look better in Lego!
the villans lol
the heroes
villians look better in legos
The Heroes
we love the goodies.
The villains I’m afraid …
My son loves them all!
The heroes!
The heroes
My 8 year old likes the goodies (particularly the droids!) and my 5 year old likes being a villain at the moment (Darth Maul or Kylo Ren!)
WE LIKE THE VILLAINS, DARTH MAUL IS AWESOME!
They both have there good points, I do like the baddies because they can do what they want
The villans!
My little one loves the villains
The Heroes
The heroes!
The heroes!
The villains!
My son’s favourite is Boba Fett
We like the Heroes!
We like Heros
They probably like the heroes best, but I like Darth Vader!
The villains
The villains!
The villains
The heroes
The villains
The villains
The heroes, except for Bobba Fett who is awesome.
Love the heroes, but there is a certain appeal to the “baddies”!
The heroes are the best
My son likes the hero’s the best
We both love the heroes
The heroes
The heroes
The heroes
The villains, gotta ove a storm trooper.
The villains, they’re just misunderstood.
Villains from the original trilogy (Stormtroopers, Vader & Boba Fett) & heroes from the prequel trilogy & Clone Wars (Captain Rex & Commander Cody, Anakin & Ahsoka)
The heroes
Has to be the heroes – I’m always rooting for the good guys!
Heroes for my son xxx
my grandson said he likes the villains the best
We like the heros
The villains! Come over to the dark side!
The heroes. My nephew is would love the villains!
heroes
The Heroes
We like the baddies!
I have to admit to not being a fan. I do know the perfect home for this prize though, I’m not just entering randomly. Darth Vader and Princess Leia – so I agree with your daughter here. Though maybe Darth Vader with his lightsabre just wins. My daughter liked a lightsaber too, but was more into Sonic the Hedgehog than Star Wars.
Always the heroes
heroes
We love both, but if pushed we’d have to choose the villains! ๐
Villains!
Heroes
Heroes
Baddies are more fun…
The bad guys are much more funny says my 5 yr old daughter!
the heroes ๐
Heroes
Heroes ๐
Heroes all the way for our Family I’m afraid to say