A new LEGO Up-Scaled Minifigure set has just released on the LEGO Shop and it is the first Star Wars licensed one with the Up-Scaled Darth Vader Minifigure (75461). It has 1,028 pieces and retails for $99.99.
Build
If you’ve built any of the Up-Scaled Minifigures before, the premise is pretty much the same. You first build the two legs which are basically large blocks. Inside of them are some ratchet joints that you connect together at the hips. You do get a decent range of motion as you can pose Vader standing, sitting, or even walking.
Next up is the torso that consists of smaller sections connected with Technic pins and they make up the slanted angle that minifigure torsos have. Unfortunately, this set does have stickers and there are some for Vader’s chest control box and the belt controls.
One of the arms is just a regular one and the right arm has him holding his lightsaber. The lightsaber is pretty secure as there’s a long Technic axle rod that goes all the way through the hand which has some bricks with axle holes that cover up nicely for the hilt.
The head is fairly technical but the end result is good. It does use some stickers for the reflections on the eyes. The head attaches to the neck that uses a turntable piece with a Technic axle for support but not before adding the fabric cape on. It is able to turn a full 360 degrees even with the side and back helmet armor as there’s enough clearance.
Results
Overall the LEGO Star Wars Up-Scaled Darth Vader Minifigure (75461) is a good representation of the minifigure and it is the first licensed set in the Up-Scaled line. It is a little pricier as it does have more pieces compared to the previous ones and it is licensed. One thing that I thought LEGO would do was to put an Easter egg somewhere like with the other ones but they didn’t. A Darth Vader minifigure inside the head driving the Up-Scaled one would’ve been funny.
Thank you to LEGO for sending in this set for me to review. The content above represents my own opinion and not the company. Review sets sent in does not guarantee a positive review.
When you make a purchase or, sometimes, carry out some other action as direct result of clicking on a link at The Brick Fan, we will receive a small commission.
The Brick Fan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
We partner with Rakuten Advertising, who may collect personal information when you interact with our site. The collection and use of this information is subject to the privacy policy located here: https://rakutenadvertising.com/legal-notices/services-privacy-policy/
