Lego Star Wars Helmet Collection: AT-AT Driver Set

Overview

• Set Number: 75429
• Pieces: 730
• Price: $70
• Return of Series: After a one-year hiatus, the Lego Star Wars helmet collection returns with this set.

Key Features

• Translation on Box: The 'TBTT' label is not a misprint; it's a translation for another country.
• Release Timing Issue:
  • Released three months after the retirement of UCS AT-AT.
  • Originally rumored for early 2022.
  • Delayed/canceled initially but brought back due to demand.

Build Details

• Complexity:
  • Notable for its intricate build with many unique angles.
  • Includes six numbered bags, a sticker sheet, and an instruction manual.
• Design Intricacy:
  • Features like hovering pieces and complex angles under the surface.

Specific Design Elements

• Imperial Logo: Printed on a dish piece, consistent with the 2020 TIE Fighter Pilot helmet.
• Sticker Issues:
  • Color mismatch, particularly the gray tone compared to printed pieces.
  • Stickers not matching the quality of printed pieces.
  • Suggestions for modifications include cutting stickers to improve aesthetics.
• Helmet Sculpting:
  • Well-sculpted top and rear.
  • Red arrow/stripe sticker suffers from the same color mismatch issue.

Additional Features

• Back Canisters: Designed to allow attachment of tubes but not included.
  • Similar to TIE fighter pilot design but optional here.
• Detailing: Includes elements like one red dot, enhancing attention to detail.
• Ventilation: Printed parts are praised, highlighting a preference for printed over stickers.

Display Stand

• Design: Printed Lego Star Wars display plaque, similar to previous helmets for consistency.
• Color Consistency: Previous colored studs matching helmets are now omitted.

Overall Assessment

• Aesthetics: Most menacing-looking helmet, even more than the Dark Trooper.
• Stand Display: Best displayed with other Imperial helmets like Stormtrooper and TIE fighter pilot.

Final Thoughts

• Price: Considered fairly priced within the helmet lineup.
• Quality Concerns: Sticker color mismatch remains a significant issue.
• Recommendation: Despite sticker issues, it’s a recommended buy. Modifications to the stickers could enhance the set’s appearance.

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