LEGO Star Wars 75381 Droideka Officially Revealed | May 2024

We've already seen the release of one buildable Star Wars character of 75379 R2-D2 in 2024 but another one has been officially revealed for a release next month. In particular, this is a brand-new brick-built version of a Droideka, releasing to celebrate 25 years of both LEGO Star Wars and Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. The latest set to be based on the prequel trilogy will retail for $64.99 with a total of 583 pieces.

Earlier we mentioned how a buildable version of R2-D2 has already been revealed for a March 2024 release. However, unlike 75379 R2-D2, 75381 Droideka is aimed at an older audience with an age rating of 18+. This is further reflected by the black box art which we've become accustomed to in recent years and a display stand with a printed information plaque.

The destroyer droids were used during the Invasion of Naboo and will finally be returning to brick-built LEGO form on the 1st of May 2024. The last set of a standalone LEGO Droideka was 2000s LEGO Technic set of 8002 Destroyer Droid but 2024s version is much more brick-built using more standard LEGO pieces. However, some LEGO Technic pieces are still required in order to create the Droids compacted ball mode.

The main play feature of the brick-built LEGO Droideka is its ability to roll up and activate ball mode. This is all done by moving the droid's legs and body so that its in a much more compact (and somewhat deadly) mode. Finally, we will be getting a Minifigure scale version of a Droideka which is an exclusive build even if it's somewhat lacklustre and not the best version we've had so far.

75381 Droideka

Set Name - Droideka

Set Number - 75381

Age Range - 18+

Piece Count - 583

Price - $64.99

Release Date - 1st May 2024

75381 Buildable Droideka is one of many sets releasing on the 1st of May 2024 for the usual Star Wars Day celebrations but what do you think? Are you happy to be getting a brick-built version of the destroyer droid? What other features would want LEGO to include? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

Source: https://lego.bricksmegastore.com/products/lego-star-wars-droideka