Review: 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet
Posted by CapnRex101,
Clone Troopers and Stormtrooper variants have inspired various Helmet Collection sets, which have typically impressed, although display many repeated features. 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet therefore represents an exciting change within the series.
Additionally, this model appears accurate to the onscreen design, exhibiting fewer compromises than are needed for curvier helmets. For that reason, I have high expectations for this model.
Summary
75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet, 670 pieces.
£59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99 | 9.0p/10.4c/10.4c per piece.
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The visor could be better, but Leia's bounty hunter disguise otherwise looks superb
- Distinctive design and colours
- Accurate overall
- Highly detailed
- Awkward proportions
- Fairly expensive
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Reference
Source - Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
The Completed Model
Princess Leia dons Boushh's armour to enter Jabba's Palace and the bounty hunter's distinctive helmet has become well-known, so represents a welcome addition to the Helmet Collection. The earthy colours are appealing and distinguish this helmet from others in the series, while the alien shape is interesting as well.
The breathing apparatus involves a complex combination of medium nougat curved slopes, with light bluish grey curved slopes providing some texture. The shape looks fairly accurate, although the proportions between the projecting section and the visor could definitely be improved, as the reddish brown band beneath the visor should be significantly narrower.
Angled structures are common across the Helmet Collection. However, most are merely angled panels, attached using clips, whereas this section is relatively bulky and therefore connects with a pair of Technic axles. Fortunately, any seams between the breathing apparatus and the rest of the helmet are hidden quite well, leaving few noticeable gaps.
Mechanical detail decorates each side of the helmet, matching the onscreen design and offering another contrasting colour. The texture looks splendid and I like the trans-green band above the visor, framed with dark bluish grey elements. Moreover, the curved sides are accurate, although I am surprised by the omission of '1138' because the number which appears in nearly every Star Wars film should adorn the right side of Boushh's helmet.
Of course, this inclusion would have required more stickers, seven of which are already featured around the model. None are completely essential though, including those forming vents across the back of the helmet. Even without stickers, this model captures ample detail and I particularly enjoy how 1x2 and 1x4 masonry bricks are integrated on the reverse, forming subtle ridges.
The helmet is mainly symmetrical, with the audio sensors mirrored on both sides. The cylindrical targeting device provides some variety though, secured using a Technic axle. Perhaps a couple more shades of brown could have been included to represent wear and provide more detail, but the relatively clean colour scheme looks good, in my opinion.
Overall
The success of Helmet Collection sets is generally determined by their source material, as those with compound curves or single colours are sometimes less appealing in LEGO. 75351 Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet avoids those potential issues and therefore looks fantastic, especially with such unusual colours, which are unlike anything else from the range.
Unfortunately, the band between the visor and the projecting lower section of the helmet is much too wide, affecting the model's proportions. Otherwise though, the level of detail is excellent and the stickers included recreate only subtle features, unlike on some other helmets. Of course, the price of £59.99, $69.99 or €69.99 feels quite expensive, but remains consistent with others from this series.
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I stand by my assessment that the mouthpiece looks like the mandibles of an ant or something.
*thermal detonator not included
Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff.
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
I demand justice for Boushh.
@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona.
justiceforboushh!
"Come with us now on a journey through TIME and SPACE to the world of the Mighty Boushh..."
I like this helmet. It’s full of good space parts for building dirt-colored ships or ships with wear and corrosion.
That price is a bit much, though. And I rarely see the helmets and other weird sets on sale. Is usually the more kid-oriented fare like X-Wings and whatnot.
Still, dare to dream.
@Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
First appearance in the comic series Shadows of the Empire chapter 4
Leia is offered this outfit by "The black sun" as a disguise to get past customs.
@sir_vasco don't bother he tried to rascal the black sun, not a great plan.
Thats pretty cool i guess.
@watcher21 said:
" @Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
First appearance in the comic series Shadows of the Empire chapter 4
Leia is offered this outfit by "The black sun" as a disguise to get past customs.
@sir_vasco don't bother he tried to rascal the black sun, not a great plan."
Shadows of the Empire is now out of continuity. (I dislike this, but there it is.)
Boushh as a character is currently appearing in Marvel Comics' various titles, which are in current continuity.
"Your eyesight will return in time."
"Wait... who are you?"
"Someone who loves you!"
"BOUSHH?"
"No... it's me. Leia!"
"Oh yeah, that's good too... I guess."
This is the most accurate helmet they’ve released so far. I love it!
@peterlmorris said:
"I like this helmet. It’s full of good space parts for building dirt-colored ships or ships with wear and corrosion.
That price is a bit much, though. And I rarely see the helmets and other weird sets on sale. Is usually the more kid-oriented fare like X-Wings and whatnot.
Still, dare to dream. "
I've had decent luck with getting the helmets at a decent price from Target. They have them for $10 off a lot, and also often run the $10 gift card with $50 Lego purchase deal. If you get those two things at the same time, it's like getting the helmets for $20 off. If you have one of their red cards, it'll also take another 5% off (I'm just not exactly sure at what point it applies the 5%).
The helmet looks good, but the light grey breather parts should have been drum lacquered.
@Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
Truly. Introduce me to an actual person of Star Wars, and I’ll show you a time traveler from a distant galaxy, far far away.
@Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
Just taking a quick look on Wookiepedia, yes, he was dead by the time Leia ‘acquired’ his aromour. Apparently his demise wasn't widely known and that is why Leia chose to be him.
Been a long time since I've seen RotJ, but wasn't there a little dot of light that went back and forth across the visor? Be a fun, if tricky, thing to do with a light kit.
@TheOtherMike said:
"Been a long time since I've seen RotJ, but wasn't there a little dot of light that went back and forth across the visor? Be a fun, if tricky, thing to do with a light kit."
There's a light reflection that jumps across the visor after Boushh first enters Jabba's throne room, but just for a few seconds due to the mask moving about as the actor settles into their scene mark.
I think you are remembering the Cylons from the original Battlestar Galactica.
@darkstonegrey said:
" I think you are remembering the Cylons from the original Battlestar Galactica."
Or maybe KITT from Knight Rider...
@SithLord196 said:
" @peterlmorris said:
"I like this helmet. It’s full of good space parts for building dirt-colored ships or ships with wear and corrosion.
That price is a bit much, though. And I rarely see the helmets and other weird sets on sale. Is usually the more kid-oriented fare like X-Wings and whatnot.
Still, dare to dream. "
I've had decent luck with getting the helmets at a decent price from Target. They have them for $10 off a lot, and also often run the $10 gift card with $50 Lego purchase deal. If you get those two things at the same time, it's like getting the helmets for $20 off. If you have one of their red cards, it'll also take another 5% off (I'm just not exactly sure at what point it applies the 5%)."
I think there’s some resellers living near me. Unless I’m there the morning a sale starts, I always miss out.
@darkstonegrey and @OptimShi: I've never watched either show, although I have seen clips and stills from bot.
I've just held a box of the set this morning and I must say I was surprised to see it was so bulky (comparable to the Darth Vader Helmet box), while clearly it could be thinner, like the Mandalorian Helmet box (which itself is a bit too thick for its contents)… I guess they're trying to justify the €/$70 price point by larger boxes.
@ozbrickcreator said:
" @Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
Just taking a quick look on Wookiepedia, yes, he was dead by the time Leia ‘acquired’ his aromour. Apparently his demise wasn't widely known and that is why Leia chose to be him."
There is also a (canon) episode of Forces of Destiny which shows Leia (alongside Chewbacca and Maz Kanata) defeat Boushh and take his armour off him. This takes place just before Return of the Jedi.
@Bobsy said:
""Your eyesight will return in time."
"Wait... who are you?"
"Someone who loves you!"
"BOUSHH?"
"No... it's me. Leia!"
"Oh yeah, that's good too... I guess.""
Oh yeah. Han is just so cool.
Leia: "I love you"
Han: "I know"
Bam! In your face.
The ultimate macho.
;-)
Sure thing. But then the Ultimate Macho ended up rescued by the Leia, the greatest bad-ass in the entire series.
I'm not going to sit here and pretend that Leia Organa isn't the best Disney Princess in all of time and space.
@OptimShi said:
" @darkstonegrey said:
" I think you are remembering the Cylons from the original Battlestar Galactica."
Or maybe KITT from Knight Rider...
"
Or maybe KARR from Knight Rider...
Comparing the images, it looks like the visor mostly just needs to be color-swapped to look accurate. There's a band of black SNOT, a band of brown SNOT, a layer of brown plates, and a layer of not-brown plates. Make both layers of plates brown, and flip the black and brown SNOT, maybe?
@ResIpsaLoquitur:
Disney is allowed to have their opinion, and I'm allowed to side with the guy who created everything.
@AustinPowers:
Han did it when they were about to freeze him in carbonite. Leia returned the favor outside the bunker on Endor.
@PurpleDave said:
" @AustinPowers:
Han did it when they were about to freeze him in carbonite. Leia returned the favor outside the bunker on Endor."
I know. ;-)
@AustinPowers said:
" @PurpleDave said:
" @AustinPowers:
Han did it when they were about to freeze him in carbonite. Leia returned the favor outside the bunker on Endor."
I know. ;-) "
If you try to kiss me, or cop a feel, I will deck you.
@BobaFettfan said:
" @ozbrickcreator said:
" @Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
Just taking a quick look on Wookiepedia, yes, he was dead by the time Leia ‘acquired’ his aromour. Apparently his demise wasn't widely known and that is why Leia chose to be him."
There is also a (canon) episode of Forces of Destiny which shows Leia (alongside Chewbacca and Maz Kanata) defeat Boushh and take his armour off him. This takes place just before Return of the Jedi."
Leia shot first!
@StyleCounselor said:
" @BobaFettfan said:
" @ozbrickcreator said:
" @Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
Just taking a quick look on Wookiepedia, yes, he was dead by the time Leia ‘acquired’ his aromour. Apparently his demise wasn't widely known and that is why Leia chose to be him."
There is also a (canon) episode of Forces of Destiny which shows Leia (alongside Chewbacca and Maz Kanata) defeat Boushh and take his armour off him. This takes place just before Return of the Jedi."
Leia shot first!"
No, Leia got shot first!
@560heliport said:
" @StyleCounselor said:
" @BobaFettfan said:
" @ozbrickcreator said:
" @Jackthenipper said:
" @ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"Boushh was an actual person before Leia stole his stuff."
Surely an actual imaginary person? And I think he was already dead when she ‘acquired’ his persona."
Just taking a quick look on Wookiepedia, yes, he was dead by the time Leia ‘acquired’ his aromour. Apparently his demise wasn't widely known and that is why Leia chose to be him."
There is also a (canon) episode of Forces of Destiny which shows Leia (alongside Chewbacca and Maz Kanata) defeat Boushh and take his armour off him. This takes place just before Return of the Jedi."
Leia shot first!"
No, Leia got shot first!"
"I like this one, Chewie."
Actually, no one was shot. R2 boushed Boush with a space load lifter.
I quite like this one. It was probably overshadowed by the concurrent release of two excellent Clone Trooper helmets, but this one is by no means bad. The source material doesn't interest me so I'll pass, but I like the building techniques and some NPU with the phones on the comm array on the side.