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We found ours crumpled at the bottom of the box and as a result the tip of one example doesn’t stick down properly. It’s a shame then that the included sheet of four stickers falls short. You only need to look as far back as 2019’s Darth Vader Bust (75227) to see how far Lego has come.

Kudos to Lego then for admirably replicating the source material’s devilish dimensions. But, however recognizable the Dark Lord’s lid may be, its many angles and curves are much harder to replicate than, say, the Scout Trooper or Boba Fett helmets. The menacing kabuto-inspired aesthetic of Darth Vader’s helmet is etched into the minds of many, making it one of the most well-known props in cinema history.

Vent stickers mar the otherwise accurate aesthetic.

Captures the Dark Lord’s likeness remarkably well.

Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Review: Design However, once displayed there’s no real reason to touch the helmet, so it’s a problem that’s easily avoided. Once built the core construction feels sturdy, but the eyes are only attached via a Clip Mechanical Claw and the neck lip is delicate enough that both are prone to coming loose when the helmet is lifted. This model took us just under three hours of none-stop building at a brisk pace and, bar a little time spent deciphering a couple of awkward isometric diagrams in the instruction booklet, the build went smoothly and time flew by.

The jaw is particularly impressive, with a knight’s lance and a bar attached to a ball socket used to accurately convey contouring. Vader’s jaw, lip at the base of the neck, and neck guard all make great use of U clips to achieve accurate angles. Just like the Boba Fett Helmet, the internal structure is largely made up of SNOT bricks (studs not on top), allowing studs to be positioned at a 90-degree angle to help produce the spherical curvature of the dome. Lego has done a good job of spreading out the construction of the internal framework, which helps maintain interest as the exterior steadily progresses. The eyes and internal structure beneath the dome come next, then the dome itself, and finally the neck guard. You begin with the base and neck, before progressing onto the lower half of the mask.

The build process is split into five bags. And, if you’re a low-key Sith fan looking for one of the best Lego Star Wars sets to adorn your desk, this could be the ornament you’re looking for… If you already own a Lego Star Wars helmet then Darth Vader will fit right in. These represent a slight departure given that every helmet prior belonged to, or was affiliated with, the Galactic Empire. The very latest Lego Helmet wave, released in February 2022, included the Luke Skywalker (Red Five) Helmet alongside The Mandalorian’s distinctive chrome dome. There are some enjoyable building techniques on offer here and although construction shouldn’t prove overly tricky for Jedi Masters and Sith Lords, Padawan’s may lack the attention or interest to see this minifigure-free set through to completion. This additional brick real estate does come with a larger price tag, but still results in a very respectable price per brick ratio of $0.84/£0.72. If you’re always on the lookout for good Lego Star Wars deals, the menacing helmet boasts over 100 pieces more than the second largest helmet set, the TIE Fighter Pilot, and contains a whopping 363 more bricks than the smallest set, the Scout Trooper.