75312: Boba Fett’s Starship Set Review

Much loved Bounty Hunter and master of the slow nod, Boba Fett has been blasting around the Star Wars Galaxy since his debut The Empire Strikes Back. Every good Bounty Hunter needs a reliable ship and Boba’s has inspired a number of LEGO® sets over the years. This latest version combines different elements of those past sets to create an impressive take on an iconic Star Wars ship. So ahead of its release on August 1st, here’s another LEGO Star Wars set review and a closer look at Boba Fett’s Starship.

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Product Description

Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans can play out bounty-hunting missions and battles with this brilliant LEGO® brick version of Boba Fett’s Starship (75312). It features a handle for easy flying, an opening LEGO minifigure cockpit, rotating wings, 2 stud shooters and 2 rotating dual blaster cannons (non-shooting). This premium-quality set also includes Boba Fett and The Mandalorian LEGO minifigures with weapons, plus a Carbonite brick that fits in a compartment of the starship.

  • Set Name: Boba Fett’s Starship (The artist formerly known as Slave I)
  • Set Number: 75312
  • Theme: Star Wars
  • Pieces: 593
  • Minifigures: The Mandalorian & Nomad Boba Fett
  • RRP: £44.99/$49.99/49.99€
  • Measurements: measures over 3.5 in. (8 cm) high, 8 in. (20 cm) long and 8 in. (20 cm) wide
  • Availability: LEGO.com, LEGO Stores & LEGO Retailers from August 1st

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

I have a couple of the past Slave I’s but I haven’t built any of them (my pile of shame takes up an entire garage) so this is my first time building the iconic ship in LEGO form. My first take on the set, merely from the box, suggested it seemed quite small. The scale is certainly on the smaller side but that kind of adds to its charm. The build is great fun and very enjoyable. A handle is built into the bottom of the ship and is well incorporated so doesn’t look out of place when not in use.

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

There’s also an additional section which is a transporter craft. Not only does it help with getting into the ship and moving it around. The smaller scale of the set does make it a decent little display piece. Although its focus is certainly playability, with a couple of stud shooters and a Carbonite cast prisoner adding to the playability of the set.

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

The set includes two Minifigures and unsurprisingly one of them is Boba Fett. But this version is unlike any of the past takes on the character. For those following the Mandalorian on Disney+, Fett returns to track down his lost armour. He’s dubbed Nomad Boba Fett. This version of Fett includes a black flight suit, which completely transforms his appearance. The famous helmet and jetpack are familiar as is the armour print, but the overall look has been nicely updated to match that of the show. The print detail on the arms is particularly impressive and I like how the helmet lacks the rust and blasters marks found on previous versions. In the Disney+ show, once Fett has his armour back, he gives it a bit of a touch-up. Under his bucket, you’ll find the weary-looking face of Boba Fett, complete with a few battle scars.

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

The Mandalorian’s debut was similar to Fett’s as his character was shrouded in mystery. Over the course of the seasons of the Disney+ show, we come to learn he’s called Din Djarin and that he can reveal his face. However, his Minifigure still uses a blank head. I understand Mando keeps his lid on most of the time but it would have been nice to include a face for his latest Minifigure recreation. At least his outfit has followed the upgrades from the show. With new Beskar armour and weaponry, Din’s new threads result in a great Minifigure. Again the print detail on the arms is very impressive and he also includes his Beskar spear. It’s the same Minifigure as the one included in the Trouble on Tatooine set. Making the lack of a proper head even more unfortunate.

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

Below you can see the differences between past versions of both Boba Fett and the Mandalorian. Although their overall appearance is similar, they have both been nicely updated to match their most recent looks in the second season of the Disney+ show. I prefer Boba’s darker outfit.

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

You will most likely be wondering why the set is being referred to as Boba Fett’s Starship when we all know it’s dubbed the Slave I. Well, it seems this odd naming convention is solely due to Disney. It’s been suggested they no longer wish to use the Slave I name for Boba’s ship. Read more over on Jedi News, where James spoke to the Star Wars Design Team about it So the sets name isn’t anything to do with trademarks in a similar fashion to the Razor Crest or the LEGO Group going rogue. Slave I is no more and the name change could be addressed during The Book of Boba Fett.

75312: Boba Fett's Starship Set Review

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