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Friday, 4 September 2015

LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Buildable Figure set 75111 review

Today is the infamous #forcefriday and we were given the opportunity to take part by LEGO, who have sent us 2 of the brand new Star Wars buildable figures sets to have a play with - 75112 General Grievous and 75111 Darth Vader.

 

Darth Vader has 160 pieces and is recommended for age 9+. Inside the box are the instruction leaflet, 3 bags of bricks and a fabric cloak.


It's a nice build. Easier than the General Grievous buildable figure, my nearly 7 year old surprised us completely and built this one on his own in one hour before school! Hence, no build photo's, but I do have photo's in my review of the General Grievous model and the style is very similar.


The buildable figures are based around Technic LEGO with absolutely tons of the ball and socket joints you find in Bionicle or Heroica figures. Even the armour plating and 'costume' elements are attached by ball joints and have some limited movement.  The main torso is a really complex arrangement...


Darth Vader is a lot more poseable than you realise at first, and can be made to bend and sit. To make him sit properly you first need to lift up the two grey bits either side of his groin. We can't even work out why they're there?
 

All of the ball and socket joints make poses easy work, and there's more than enough rotation in the limbs, and movement in the 'costume' plates he's wearing.


The cloak is nice material which is quite stretchy but tends to catch on every corner and fall away from the shoulder and that looks a bit rubbish. When the cloak is on properly though, it looks great.

 


He's not the most well-balanced figure and your younger builder might find him a little frustrating at first, but practise makes pretty good....
 



 
The LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Buildable Figure set 75111 has an rrp of £24.99 and is available from today from LEGO online and in stores. It's a nice build and a nice model.

 
The product was provided by LEGO GmbH without any obligation in regards to the content of the review.
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20 comments:

  1. Nic5 September 2015 at 09:58

    All I can say again is wow! Think this will be coming to our house for Christmas or a birthday

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle5 September 2015 at 16:59

      It's excellent.He's a lovely figure, great fun. I think a lot of houses will see him for Christmas :D

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  2. Mary @over40andamumtoone5 September 2015 at 19:05

    I may just have to buy this for my brother and take us both back to our favourite childhood film. Looks fab

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle6 September 2015 at 10:02

      :D It is very nostalgic. Definitely brings a smile to the grown up's faces :)

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  3. Mummy of Two + 17 September 2015 at 20:51

    Little Mr A has this on his Christmas list already! It really does look like a lot of fun to build and play with after.

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle5 November 2015 at 15:00

      It's been on our bedroom cabinet or at the end of my son's bed since we built him. Definitely a favourite figure :)

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  4. Nicola S5 November 2015 at 07:23

    Oooooohhh, how cool does he look! I don't know who'd want it more - son or husband?!

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle5 November 2015 at 15:00

      See above reply! My OH and my 7 year old both love him equally I think!

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  5. Zoey H8 November 2015 at 07:44

    This looks great , my nephew is a huge star wars fan. Now know what I'm getting hI'm for Christmas cheers. #BestAuntie

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle16 November 2015 at 18:59

      Hahaha. I think every child wants an aunty like you! :D

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  6. SJ14 November 2015 at 09:11

    This looks great, my boyfriend (age 32...) is a fan of Lego and is after a Star Wars set for Christmas, considering Darth Vader now. Thanks :-)

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle16 November 2015 at 19:00

      You're welcome! As I'm a bit older than 32 I really can't say much myself :D

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  7. Perky16 November 2015 at 10:33

    Really liking these new figures and I think my little man will love them too! Great review! :o)

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle16 November 2015 at 19:00

      Thanks Perky! That's a lovely comment! I think they're great. They're so poseable :)

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  8. CHERYL PEARSON19 November 2015 at 08:06

    thanks for this review, I have no clue about star wars but my son is such a fan of this and lego. May get him one after a good "mums view" review"

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle19 November 2015 at 13:52

      Thanks Cheryl! There is loads of Star Wars LEGO in all price ranges, but I do think these are lovely figures :)

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  9. Kat Allinson28 November 2015 at 22:28

    My husband would love these!

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle1 December 2015 at 13:11

      Hahaha - mine too! He's gutted he had to let our 7 year old say it is his :D

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  10. My Mummy's Pennies30 November 2015 at 23:09

    I've just ordered this for Hubby for Christmas! Great review, I hope he likes it!

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    1. Jenny at The Brick Castle1 December 2015 at 13:12

      Thanks Jen! I think he probably will - it's definitely an action figure that grown ups can play with :)

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