The King's Mech

Name: LEGO The King's Mech 70327
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70327
Rating: 4.5 (5 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2016375 pcsHigh agreement · 89%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The King's Mech is one of the standout LEGO mech designs of its era, earning a Highly Recommended BrickScore of 80.1 on the strength of its articulation, Gundam-influenced aesthetics, and superb King Halbert minifigure. Now retired, it remains a highly regarded build for mech enthusiasts."

The King's Mech (70327) earns a Highly Recommended verdict with a BrickScore of 80.1, drawing consistent praise from reviewers at Jay's Brick Blog, Brickset, and JANG for its Gundam-influenced design, impressive articulation, and solid play value. Expert reviewers were genuinely enthusiastic, with Jay's Brick Blog calling it one of the most impressive LEGO mechs he had ever built. Owner data from LEGO.com is thin (only 5 ratings, averaging 4.5 out of 5 with 83% recommending), so the expert consensus carries more weight here. The set has since retired.

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional articulation with multiple points of motion including both knees and ankles, rare for LEGO mechs of this era
02Striking Gundam-influenced design fusing medieval knight aesthetics with futuristic mecha
03King Halbert minifigure with pearl gold armour, unique crown, and dark blue cape
04Creative detachable flying shield that doubles as an arm weapon and separate vehicle
05Massive sword arm with dramatic visual presence
06Sturdy, heavy build that minimizes hollow spaces
07Poses well for both action displays and collection shelves
08Strong value at the original $29.99 retail price for 375 pieces

CRITICIZED (7)

01Detachable flying shield is heavy and causes the left arm to droop without careful balancing
02Left arm becomes stubby and limited when the shield-flyer detaches
03Legs can slide apart on smooth surfaces due to insufficient friction at the joints
04Ballista on the enemy side cannot rotate within its own platform
05King's Bot includes rubber shoulder pieces that reviewers find an odd material choice
06Sword would have benefited from flat silver or chrome rather than stickers
07Open cockpit canopy offers little protection for the pilot minifigure

What reviewers are saying

"I absolutely loved The King's Mech and I feel that this is one of the most satisfying LEGO sets to come out of Billund this year."

Jay's Brick Blog

"I suspect that I wasn't alone in not really knowing what to make of Nexo Knights when images of the latest LEGO 'big bang' theme surfaced a few months back"

Brickset Reviews

"this is another one of the big deal sets for the series for wave 1 on the good guys side at least and this was a good build"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

Iron Man Hulkbuster Armour — The King's Mech towers above the Hulkbuster.

Exo Suit — The King's Mech is slightly taller than the Exo Suit.

Infernox Captures the Queen — Sets are meant to work together in narrative - Infernox has trapped King Halbert's wife, creating a story connection.

Set 6862 Superman Vs Power Armor Lex — King's Mech doesn't necessarily reach the heights of this mid-size mech, though it's still a decent effort

Nexo KnightsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"I absolutely loved The King's Mech and I feel that this is one of the most satisfying LEGO sets to come out of Billund this year."

Key Pros

✓Amazingly designed LEGO Mech
✓Plenty of articulation and posing options
✓Looks awesome on display with high playability

Key Cons

✕Flying shield is too heavy, causing the left arm to droop
✕Price at AU$60 is higher than ideal

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I suspect that I wasn't alone in not really knowing what to make of Nexo Knights when images of the latest LEGO 'big bang' theme surfaced a few months back"

Key Pros

✓Stable mech structure
✓Limbs feature multiple points of articulation allowing ready posing
✓Looks pretty good both front and back

Key Cons

✕Doesn't reach heights of some favourite mid-size mechs (Superman Vs Power Armor Lex, Fangpyre Mech)
✕Colour scheme doesn't appeal to reviewer

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"this is another one of the big deal sets for the series for wave 1 on the good guys side at least and this was a good build"

Key Pros

✓Good solid build with nice completion feel
✓Excellent articulation on legs and overall mech pose
✓Asymmetrical arm design adds visual interest and gameplay variety

Key Cons

✕Limited arm articulation on the left arm (shorter and less mobile)
✕Shield/flyer element doesn't logically make sense as a shield if the bot inside gets hit

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: King Halbert with unique crown, pearl gold armour pieces, and unique cape variant; King's Bot with near-entirely new mechanical elements

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Big W exclusive in Australia

Brickset Reviews: Walmart exclusive in United States

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

King Halbert

$16

Flame Thrower

King's Bot

Standout parts (per reviewers)

King's Bot sky-blue rubber shouldersValue
Brand new element made out of rubber instead of ABS plastic, though reviewer notes they are 'bizarre' and expresses dislike for the rubbery material.
King Halbert's pearl gold armoured body pieceValue
Unique printed sci-fi flavoured armour with light blue accents, plated sections, and visible screw details.
Grey rotor blade (sword)
Cleverly used as the mech's massive sword blade, decorated with stickers for energy effect.
Trans-orange visor
Mimics a knight's helm appearance with blue knight's plume.
Flame Thrower red muscular torso
New and exclusive to Nexo Knights theme
Flame Thrower black legs with dark red and silver print
New and exclusive to Nexo Knights theme

What Owners Say · summarized from 5 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners praise the King's Mech for excellent poseability, sturdy build quality, and appealing design, but price point remains a concern for full-price purchase.

COMMON PRAISE