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Kylo Ren

Name: LEGO Kylo Ren 75117
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75117
Rating: 4.7 (436 reviews)

76 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB201686 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

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Owner ratings

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Consensus

BUY

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Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 75.8 reflects the expert consensus: the Kylo Ren Constraction figure delivers a genuinely impressive helmet and display presence but asks a high price for a build that takes 20 minutes and lacks the complexity of its wave-mates. Fans of the character will be satisfied; casual builders should temper expectations about the building experience."

Three expert reviewers landed in solid agreement that 75117 Kylo Ren is one of the stronger entries in the Force Awakens Constraction wave, earning a BrickScore of 75.8. The helmet is universally singled out as exceptional, with molded dents, fine silver paint applications, and a satin finish that captures the character's menace convincingly. Owner sentiment reinforces this verdict strongly: 436 ratings average 4.7 out of 5, with 100% of LEGO.com reviewers saying they would recommend it. The primary friction point across all expert reviewers is value, as $24.99 for 86 pieces at $0.29 per piece is steep for a build that assembles in under an hour.

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LOVED (7)

01Helmet with satin finish, molded dents, and fine silver paint applications
02Fabric cape and surcoat pieces with good weight and natural shaping
03High posability and articulation across multiple joints
04Geared arm swing mechanism that is smooth and does not hinder posing
05Impressive over-10-inch standing height
06Accurate overall character likeness; figure looks intimidating on display
07New torso construction representing a genuine innovation in CCBS building

CRITICIZED (7)

01Build is extremely simple and quick; lacks complexity compared to Darth Vader and General Grievous constraction figures
02Chest/torso metallic mesh does not accurately reflect the layered fabric from the film
03No hood included, which many reviewers felt was essential to the character
04Cape design does not fully match the film's shorter sash-like garment
05Grey thigh pieces are visible and aesthetically jarring
06Price of $24.99 for 86 pieces is hard to justify on build complexity alone
07Neck articulation limited by a ridge on the upper body piece

What reviewers are saying

"Turns out, I really like the concept of the buildable figures and Kylo Ren was an excellent introduction to this unique LEGO theme."

Jay's Brick Blog

"the helmet has a satin finish not completely matte but not glossy either and it has a surprising number of very small little silver paint applications on the top of the helm"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Nevertheless, I think the size and quality of the figure justify the price."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

75111 Darth Vader — Kylo Ren was an excellent introduction to the Constraction format after hearing friends gush about Darth Vader

75112 General Grievous — The reviewer has General Grievous unbuilt and chose to build Kylo Ren instead due to his trending character status from The Force Awakens

regular action figures — Kylo Ren is much taller than regular action figures and should be perceived more as a posable action figure than traditional LEGO

Minifigure version of Kylo Ren — The buildable figure is much more serious looking and better executed than the comedic-looking minifigure version with hood down

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By Reviewer · 3

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Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"Turns out, I really like the concept of the buildable figures and Kylo Ren was an excellent introduction to this unique LEGO theme."

Key Pros

✓Pretty much nails Kylo Ren's iconic menacing look
✓High level of playability and posability
✓The model is tall and looks really cool on display

Key Cons

✕Chest doesn't look like the movie version
✕His cape doesn't have a hood

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

"the helmet has a satin finish not completely matte but not glossy either and it has a surprising number of very small little silver paint applications on the top of the helm"

Key Pros

✓Realistic helmet detailing with molded dents and fine silver paint applications
✓Excellent cloth piece design and shaping around shoulders
✓Cloth pieces have good weight and believability

Key Cons

✕Limited left-to-right neck articulation due to ridge on upper body piece
✕Uncanny valley effect from mixing realistic head and cloth pieces with more generic plastic arms and legs

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Nevertheless, I think the size and quality of the figure justify the price."

Key Pros

✓Helmet looks fantastic and accurately represents the character
✓Impressive accuracy to the movie character overall
✓Highly poseable with extensive articulation at multiple joints

Key Cons

✕Build is extremely basic and simple despite figure size
✕Lacks intricacy compared to 75111 Darth Vader and 75112 General Grievous

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Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Part of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Constraction Figures sub-theme with limited availability window

Brickset Reviews: New fabric cape and surcoat pieces are presently exclusive to this set (per comments)

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Fabric capes
Two pieces of fabric, one for Kylo's cape and another smaller two-pronged for his robes/skirt, with impressive size that surprised the reviewer
Kylo Ren mask
Moulded and printed mask piece with outrageously sharp detail including scuffs and contours, giving a convincing weathered and battle-hardened look
Ball joints
Array of ball joints used as connectors throughout the figure to emulate real human joints, providing high level of posability
Metallic mesh torso
Metallic mesh design across plated segments providing contrast to the all-black body, though the reviewer noted it doesn't perfectly match the movie version
New torso housing with ball socket end
Entirely new style of build for the torso, fundamentally different from previous CCBS designs, includes ball connection at top for head attachment
New lightsaber hilt connector piece
Attaches to the hilt with an axle through it, allows three minifigure-sized lightsaber blades to be attached

What Owners Say · summarized from 22 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners consistently praise the Kylo Ren buildable figure for its impressive detailing and movie accuracy, though the missing hood and high price point are common frustrations.

COMMON PRAISE