Review: 75277 Boba Fett
Posted by CapnRex101,
Outstanding helmet designs appear throughout the Star Wars series, encompassing both heroes and villains. The anticipated Helmet Collection comprises three such models, depicting popular characters with helmets from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
75277 Boba Fett has received particular acclaim which seems deserved, based upon the brilliant shaping of this distinguished model. Furthermore, the colour scheme of sand green, dark red and black compares very favourably with the source material and I expect to encounter some interesting construction techniques while assembling this helmet, which are always welcome.
The Completed Model
Boba Fett's menacing visage is instantly recognisable here, measuring 18cm in height without the rangefinder. That seems relatively small as the model contains 625 parts, although those elements are densely packed and the helmet feels appropriate substantial in my opinion. The angular cheek panels are superb and I think the combination of smooth and studded surfaces works perfectly.
Construction of each helmet commences similarly, comprising numerous colourful pieces with studs on the sides which form a robust core. These studs are then covered with layered plates and angled panels to create an accurate shape. Boba Fett's helmet is unique though, featuring several alternating sand green and flame yellowish orange plates which are fitted sideways, as demonstrated below. Similar techniques have appeared within the Modular Buildings range but not on the other helmets.
This model is displayed on an attractive stand. The black colour scheme contrasts with Fett's helmet and loosely matches the Ultimate Collector Series, although this plaque differs notably from previous sets. Nevertheless, it looks splendid in my opinion and the tapered shape of the plinth appears exceptionally elegant.
Curved slopes and tiles form Boba Fett's famous visor and the surrounding dark red elements look great, faithfully replicating the onscreen design. There are narrow gaps between the visor and the cheek panels while the sides of the helmet should be angled outwards slightly towards the bottom. However, I expect it would be difficult to improve these sections without introducing specialised pieces.
The aforementioned gaps disappear when the model is viewed from either side. The dark tan sensor housing beneath the rangefinder is beautifully detailed and I like the curved plates that are positioned on each cheek. Dark green would have been the most realistic colour but black looks reasonable too, creating the illusion of shade and therefore sunken panels.
Unfortunately, the rangefinder is somewhat fragile but this can be lowered for targeting distant opponents and it looks good in either position. Once again, the colour combination is excellent and the dark bluish grey 2x2 curved corner tiles which are situated behind the rangefinder also look nice, occupying the vacated space when the targeting system is deployed.
Detail continues on the reverse where several 1x2 grille tiles are situated between dark green curved slopes. Their inset design corresponds exactly with the movies and layered 1x2 jumper plates are employed to outstanding effect here. Moreover, the dark red band that separates the dark green and sand green sections is perfect.
Elaborate detail continues across the left of the helmet, where flame yellowish orange plates form attractive stripes. Their stepped design seems slightly odd from certain angles but I am pleased with this solution and I love the black streak below the flame yellowish orange parts. Despite its unusual appearance, this stripe is simply formed by 1x2 plates with brackets and sand green plates.
Extensive damage covers Boba Fett's classic helmet during the Original Trilogy. However, the designer has only decided to include his characteristic dent which definitely stands out against the surrounding sand green components. I think that was sensible because including too many light bluish grey pieces might risk spoiling the colour scheme, although I would be interested to see some modifications.
Overall
75277 Boba Fett includes extraordinary detail and undoubtedly replicates the most important aspects of its source material, particularly across either side. I love the alternating stripes and the rangefinder, both of which are cleverly assembled. Additionally, the designer has found an appropriate balance between studs and smooth surfaces in my opinion, although visible studs are not universally appreciated.
Despite these wonderful details, potential for improvement remains. The gaps around the visor could probably have been concealed more effectively, in particular, while the price of £54.99 or $59.99 feels slightly too expensive. Nevertheless, I am pleased with this model of Boba Fett's infamous helmet and am confident that it will prove very popular for display.
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This set was provided for review by The LEGO Group but the review is an expression of my own opinions.
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It would look wonderful side-by-side with the UCS Slave I.
it dose look cool.... sadly it is out of stock on UK Leco.com right now. right befor the may the 4th sale
So far, this is the only one of the series I am interested in. But there has to be a sizeable discount. No way this looks like 60 Euro worth of "stuff".
I love the idea of the UCS Slave 1 but am I the only one who feels that it is really big? I find it would be hard to display effectively. I think the 20th Anniversary Slave 1 is a more effective display piece and can be placed on your desk or in a room without taking up too much room. This leaves room for something else like this helmet.
I want one pronto.
Can definitely take the base build for this and make a Jango and/or Mando helmet as well!
Can use this as the basis for the decapitated Jango version... just display it on the floor!
@AustinPowers said:
"So far, this is the only one of the series I am interested in. But there has to be a sizeable discount. No way this looks like 60 Euro worth of "stuff". "
I totally agree. PPP is our metric, but then there's the feel of worth once completed that seems discussed less. Given what I've seen, I can't imagine finishing this and looking at it and thinking, "Yep! Totally worth over 60 bucks!" Maybe I'll get to see one in a brand store when they open and change my mind.
And I guess I'm disappointed in the plaque. It's very plain. As if they just wrote "...boba."
These helmets should belong in every star wars collection. Super awesome
"Well, they bought Brickheadz so they'll lap these up."
Not sure if the rangefinder does this model any favours.
TBH the other 2 helmets are my personal interest. In particular I hope the “guts” of the Tie Fighter Pilot helmet isn’t formed from such as garish selection of colours. Fair enough if they’re not visible, but still a predominantly white or black model should have a uniformly, neutral coloured interior IMO. Colour locked parts are an understandable evil, but for an adult orientated display piece I don’t want random colours on the interior.
@Bearjew said:
"I love the idea of the UCS Slave 1 but am I the only one who feels that it is really big? I find it would be hard to display effectively. I think the 20th Anniversary Slave 1 is a more effective display piece and can be placed on your desk or in a room without taking up too much room. This leaves room for something else like this helmet."
I’m building the UCS Slave 1 right now. It certainly is big, but the detail is immense and matches that of the helmet. Personally, I think the 20th anniversary is out of proportion, but the UCS isn’t. I would get the helmet, but I don’t have the money, and the May the 4th sale looked to be my only hope, but, as @chrisalddin said, it’s out of stock in the UK.
@Bearjew said:
"I love the idea of the UCS Slave 1 but am I the only one who feels that it is really big? I find it would be hard to display effectively. I think the 20th Anniversary Slave 1 is a more effective display piece and can be placed on your desk or in a room without taking up too much room. This leaves room for something else like this helmet."
I agree. It's huge. I prefer the 20th Anniversary set for this reason. The Anniversary is an amazing set at the scale. In fairness, the footprint of the UCS isn't that big when it's on the stand upright. The Anniversary set didn't have a stand but building one for upright display is simple (at it's size/weight).
I've stopped buying most/all UCS sets because of they're size. I don't have a room for this hobby at that scale.
@chrisalddin said:
"it dose look cool.... sadly it is out of stock on UK Leco.com right now. right befor the may the 4th sale"
Yeah that's not very well managed. Same for 20th anniversary Slave 1, Yoda and the other 2 helmets. I was hoping they were keeping some in reserve for the May the 4th weekend (and deliberately setting them to 'out of stock' in the days preceding the weekend), but based on the availability in Australia where the May 4th promo has already started earlier today it does not bode well.
This one seems less detailed that the other two, but still pretty good.
@JPKuiper said:
" @chrisalddin said:
"it dose look cool.... sadly it is out of stock on UK Leco.com right now. right befor the may the 4th sale"
Yeah that's not very well managed. Same for 20th anniversary Slave 1, Yoda and the other 2 helmets. I was hoping they were keeping some in reserve for the May the 4th weekend (and deliberately setting them to 'out of stock' in the days preceding the weekend), but based on the availability in Australia where the May 4th promo has already started earlier today it does not bode well."
Yeah they could have handled the release better. Either by allowing backorders during the May 4th weekend or releasing the helmet sets today instead of 2 weeks ago. Luckily some of our local retailers in New Zealand have just got some in stock so I was still able to order them.
I saw most of the other nice Star Wars sets are sold out on lego.com too so there's not much to buy for the May 4th promo besides the UCS A-Wing.
Just wanted to say “white range finder” but see @CCC got there before me
Has to be done
To avoid spoilers I'm going to come back after I've built mine!
But, I'd be interested to see the other two, since I'm only buying this one!
I kind of feel like the crazy colors used on interiors of sets go too far these days--it really ruins a lot of alternate model potential when half your parts are completely out of the color scheme. Neat model, though. Looking forward to May the 4th, though in my case for the A-Wing.
@lamby750 said:
"...In particular I hope the “guts” of the Tie Fighter Pilot helmet isn’t formed from such as garish selection of colours. Fair enough if they’re not visible, but still a predominantly white or black model should have a uniformly, neutral coloured interior IMO. Colour locked parts are an understandable evil, but for an adult orientated display piece I don’t want random colours on the interior."
What difference does it make, adult oriented or otherwise? Unless you're buying for a parts pack why should the concealed colors matter?
Pretty (expensive) set from an underwhelming wave.
@CDM said:
" @lamby750 said:
"...In particular I hope the “guts” of the Tie Fighter Pilot helmet isn’t formed from such as garish selection of colours. Fair enough if they’re not visible, but still a predominantly white or black model should have a uniformly, neutral coloured interior IMO. Colour locked parts are an understandable evil, but for an adult orientated display piece I don’t want random colours on the interior."
What difference does it make, adult oriented or otherwise? Unless you're buying for a parts pack why should the concealed colors matter?"
1) Often coloured interior parts are not that well concealed, i.e. UCS Star Destroyer. Even if the intent was for them not to be visible.
2) In this case adult orientated = very expensive. Therefore the use of random colours seems like a way for TLG to use surplus parts, i.e. saving them money, but charging the customer a premium.
3) A personal viewpoint, call it OCD, but coloured matched interior parts make the model feel more unified and complete.
Huw do you think you could add a picture of the helmet next to a Brickheadz set for size comparison?
If so thanks a lot
Looks great, a bit pricey for the size and completely out of stock in the UK for the May 4th promotion weekend!
@amok said:
"It would look wonderful side-by-side with the UCS Slave I."
Not sure if this is allowed (someone let me know if not) but I took a pic of both side by side here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fmqCMjskV/?igshid=15hl5q053r03a
@Kokiri_Forester said:
" @amok said:
"It would look wonderful side-by-side with the UCS Slave I."
Not sure if this is allowed (someone let me know if not) but I took a pic of both side by side here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fmqCMjskV/?igshid=15hl5q053r03a
"
Beautiful! Thanks!
Extremely disappointing with Lego, this was sold out in Australia as soon as it was released.
@Dementation said:
"Extremely disappointing with Lego, this was sold out in Australia as soon as it was released."
Don’t worry, it will be back in stock eventually!...
Perhaps longer than usual because of this damn Coronavirus!
Have patience - good things (& possibly a discount, or at least a better promotion) come to those who wait!