Lego | Bought April 28, 2021 | $80 CAD from The Lego Store
Why I Bought It
A 471-piece buildable display helmet from Return of the Jedi’s Scout (Biker) Trooper, about 7 inches tall with a display stand and nameplate, part of LEGO’s adult-oriented Helmet Collection. I’d already grabbed the Stormtrooper helmet the same day and figured I might as well round out the pair.
Living With It
The texture and paneling detail through clever piece use is genuinely impressive, and it’s a compact, lightweight shelf piece that doesn’t demand much real estate. The tan/olive colour scheme is a lot less visually striking than the Vader or Stormtrooper helmets sitting next to it, and a few of the finer details rely on stickers rather than printed pieces.
The Good
- Clever piece use captures the texture/paneling detail well
- Compact, lightweight for shelf display
- Good value against other Star Wars helmets
- Distinct battle-worn look nicely captured
The Bad
- Less visually striking than the white/black helmets
- Some details rely on stickers
- No visor/face opening feature
Final Call
Rating: 4/5
