Additionally, the whole structure is tilted forward on the presentation stand, using 2x4 Technic hinge plates. The detailing across the underside is therefore paramount because that remains exposed from the rear. The stepped sloping displayed below appears rather awkward, but I am uncertain how that could have been avoided without new parts. Three new additions to the Helmet Collection have been officially revealed, including 75343 Dark Trooper Helmet. It began a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Now the saga continues in your living room with LEGO® Star Wars sets for adults. Explore the exciting range of all LEGO® Star Wars buildable model kits designed specifically for adult LEGO® fans, including other new-for-March-2022 helmets to add to your collection. Build your collection - This set is part of a series of collectible LEGO Star Wars build-to-display helmet models, each offering a fun and immersive creative experience Alternative models: If you want a more iconic Lego Star Wars helmet, you can't really get more recognizable than Darth Vader. We're also big fans of The Mandalorian and Clone Commander Cody.

And here’s the view from the front – the Dark Trooper’s most recognisable features are its red eyes, and the shaping here is well done, but the eyes can seem quite dull, especially if you look at it from the wrong angle. Oh, and here’s a demonstration of the tilt – you can actually tilt the Dark Trooper head much more, and make it nod. Buy if: You're a Lego Star Wars fan and want to start (or add to) a Lego Star Wars helmets collection. The Dark Trooper Helmet was a mixed bag for me. The build was unexpectedly enjoyable, introducing some really ingenious techniques that demonstrated the attention to detail that the designer, Hans Burkhard Schlömer put into the model. Keepability [4] – Not one of my favourite helmets, but it’s a droid head, and part of the collection, so will naturally hold its value and collectability.Channel Islands, including Jersey and Guernsey (Sark, Alderney and Herm are an additional 1 days delivery from Guernsey) 48 Hour Dispatch Service Don't buy if: You're fairly new to building Lego - this build can be a bit fiddly - or if you're not a huge Star Wars fan. Following on from my review of the Luke Skywalker’s Red Five Helmet, we take a look at the next helmet from the 2022 LEGO Star Wars Helmet collection – 75343 Dark Trooper Helmet. The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author. The Completed Model

If you're a fan of Lego's range of Star Wars helmets, you might want to add this one to your collection. Dark Trooper Helmet contains 693 pieces, but is marginally smaller than other Helmet Collection models from this wave. However, the height of 18cm appears proportional with equivalent sets because the onscreen droids feature relatively squat heads. That difference arguably enhances this model, since third-generation Dark Trooper heads are not required to accommodate a human in-universe.Step-by-step guide - Are you a newcomer to LEGO construction sets? No problem. There are clear, illustrated instructions in the box, so you can build with the confidence of a Jedi Master Consensus:A wonderful display set for Lego collectors, the Lego Star Wars Dark Trooper Helmet is a solid entry into the helmets collection. The build process is a little fiddly at parts, but the final result is well worth it: this is a very striking model. But that’s not all – beneath the helmet, there are plenty of awesome mechanical details, including a hint of drum-lacquered silver on the semi-circles. It’s very industrial-looking, and I appreciate the amount of greebling, even if you won’t see this view often.

For a lot of the photos I took, I intentionally took photos of the best angles, that allow you to see the red eyes in their best light – the red eyes are achieved using trans-red elements, over some white plates, which does brighten it up nicely, but not nearly enough. There is a high level of technical sculpting, creating some really key features from the side, as well as the sunken in cheeks, which are really quite challenging to pull off.

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Innovation [3] – Some really strong build techniques here, but LEGO needs to work on making darker helmets more visually distinct

The design used to tilt the Dark Trooper forward is also quite clever. This is one of the most technical LEGO Star Wars helmets yet. Under optimal lighting conditions, and photo editing, I can showcase and highlight the features, but in real life, unless you display them in a well-lit area, most of the great details and layering of elements will be lost. Key Specs:Part of the Lego Star Wars Helmets collection, the Dark Trooper is squarely aimed at adults and collectors. It's made up of 693 pieces, and you'll find full building instructions inside the box. It's set number 75343. Iconic Luke Skywalker, the Mandalorian and Dark Trooper inspired designs to join the rest of the LEGO Star Wars helmet building set line up

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That said, if you can find the right spot to display it (preferably one that’s in close proximity to yourself such as a work desk), that allows you to appreciate the subtle details, and shape, and if you really enjoyed seeing the Dark Troopers in The Mandalorian Season 2, you’ll likely be the right person for this set. Coolness [3]– It’s not a classic Star Wars helmet, or head, and this would’ve been a 5 if it had lights Real Value [3] – This helmet in particular feels quite pricey for the end result, especially as there’s no printed elements, outside of the plaque