75324: Dark Trooper Attack Set Review
The Dark Troopers made their debut during the second season of The Mandalorian. But they truly cemented their place in Star Wars history during the closing moments of the season finale. With Mando, Grogu and their chums trapped on the bridge of Moff Gideon’s Imperial Light Cruiser. A group of Dark Troopers bear down upon them. That’s until X-wing flies into view and an iconic Jedi Master makes his long-awaited return. This...
75343: Dark Trooper Helmet Set Review
As well as offering the first open-faced helmet in the LEGO® Star Wars Helmet Collection, the latest wave of sets also tackles its first droid. The Dark Troopers were introduced during the second season of The Mandalorian. But they were born in Star Wars Legends, the catchall name for past Star Wars stories no longer considered part of the canon storyline. In Legends, they were introduced in the video game Dark Forces, where the Dark...
75328: The Mandalorian Helmet Set Review
From the moment the Mandalorian stepped onto the screen it was inevitable his helmet would one day join the LEGO® Star Wars Helmet Collection. The stoic bounty hunter is famed for keeping his face mostly covered as is the way for the Mandalorians. But his introduction to a galaxy far, far away was preceded by Boba Fett’s debut in the Empire Strikes Back. There’s a similarity to all the Mandalorian helmets, which could have...
75327: Luke Skywalker Red Five Helmet Set Review
The LEGO® Star Wars Helmet Collection has already transformed a number of iconic ‘lids’ into displayable sets. However, they have largely focused on the scum and villainy of a galaxy far, far away. But the latest wave of helmets spread beyond the Dark Side transforming an X-wing helmet, The Mandalorian’s helmet and the imposing head of a Dark Trooper into sets. The first of these new sets I’ll be taking a...
75322: Hoth AT-ST Walker Set Review
Some things just go together like cheese and onion, jelly and ice cream, Starkey and Hutch, you get the picture. The same can be said for AT-ST and the first moon of Endor. Almost every single LEGO® version of this classic Star Wars vehicle is tied to Endor. But in 2022 things get chilly as the focus is very much on the ice planet of Hoth. In the last few years, there’s been a couple of different AT-ST sets both of which have...
LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Accessory Packs Review
For over 20 years the LEGO® Star Wars line has brought a number of beloved characters to life as Minifigures. From the classic yellowed skinned version from the late 90s through to the numerous characters, critters and Droids of today; Minifigures have become a key point of all Star Wars sets. Their popularity has called for a Star Wars Minifigure series, but despite the conspiracies flying around the internet, the current license...
75320: Snowtrooper Battle Pack Set Review
After taking a break in 2021, the LEGO® Star Wars Battle Packs are back. These small scale LEGO sets were a way to give fans access to multiple Minifigures, making them a great way to build an army. The first 2022 Battle Pack is the Snowtrooper Battle Pack. It follows the same format as previous Battle Packs, with a selection of Minifigures and various armaments or accessories tied to a single era, fraction or battle from across the...
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