LEGO Star Wars Battle Droid (8001)

by Lego

Product Features

• Prepare for battle as you build this 13 inches tall soldier
• Once completed, you will have impressive replica of the movie's dreaded mechanized warrior
• Comes with an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet
• Provides classic building enjoyment while sparking imaginative play for endless fun
• Includes 328 pieces

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000046Q7T
• Item model number: 8001
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,093 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Build your own battle droid from the ground up with this TECHNIC Star Wars: Episode I set from LEGO. A far cry from the simple LEGO designs of yesteryear, the 328 plastic pieces in this advanced LEGO system combine to form an impressive replica of the movie's dreaded mechanized warrior. Although the set comes with an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet, its assembly may prove to be too difficult for some younger children, as it requires both patience and careful attention to detail. However, for those with persistence, the assembly of the battle droid can be a valuable exercise in following instructions and a fun way to develop fine motor skills. Once assembled, the battle droid measures over 13 inches tall in battle position and can be folded down for easy storage. Turning a dial on the droid's back will raise and lower its right arm as it brandishes its battle droid blaster. The set's small pieces may pose a choking hazard to younger children. --Chris Burns

Product Description

Battle droids know no fear! These foot soldiers of the Trade Federation Army fold up for transport ... unfold for battle!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BATTLE DROID, April 10, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Star Wars Battle Droid (8001) (Toy)

The Battle Droid looks very much like the Battle Droid in the movie. It is very durable and has many moveable parts. In fact, almost every part is moveable on the Battle Droid. There is at least 10 new parts on this Lego. You can even make it pull out its blaster which is located on the left side of his pack. The Droid even folds up like in the movie. You can make three different types of Battle Droids, Commander, Secrity, and the regular old Battle Droid.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You know that you've wanted one since the movie came out!, August 1, 2000

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"panichman" (New Forest, England.) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Star Wars Battle Droid (8001) (Toy)

This was the first Star Wars droid that I purchased, when I saw the film I thought "I've gotta get one of those." Don't be put off by its complex looks and the 'flimsyness' of it, believe me it won't break when you drop it. (I've tried!) The Droid basically does all that it did in the movie: Fold up/down, draw out his gun (automatically), and all the natural joints in its body work, it can even stand up on its own. The model will take no time to build if you are a Lego enthusiast. Which means you will go through the same step as I did: "I need another one!" Unfortunately, however, I wouldn't advise you to buy this for your 7 year old kid unless 'Daddy' is on hand to help when it all suddenly falls apart during construction. It is a challenge but it is worth it for the end result... A real Star Wars Battle Droid.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Battle Droid, April 8, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Star Wars Battle Droid (8001) (Toy)

I think this is one of the best LEGO Technic toys to date. One thing I particularly liked about this toy is it comes with the parts to make your battle droid a normal droid, security officer, or a commander. I also liked the "pop-up" function where it stands up and grabs its gun. I believe older children and adults would enjoy this.