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Captain Phasma

Name: LEGO Captain Phasma 75118
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75118
Rating: 4.56 (224 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A201682 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

224

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Captain Phasma earns its BrickScore of 79.9 and Recommended tier on the strength of a genuinely unique cape technique, outstanding helmet printing, and strong display presence, with owners (4.56 out of 5, 224 ratings) broadly affirming the purchase despite a price-per-piece that runs steep for the format."

Three expert reviewers converge on Captain Phasma as a strong entry in the Star Wars buildable figure line, earning a BrickScore of 79.9 across Brickset, Jay's Brick Blog, and JANG's LEGO Reviews. The helmet detailing, exclusive pearl silver armor printing, and the first-ever stitched red-binding cape technique drew consistent praise, while proportional quirks in the lower legs and cape material quality tempered the enthusiasm slightly. Owners broadly agree, giving the set an average of 4.56 out of 5 across 224 ratings, with LEGO.com signals showing 81% would recommend it, though value for money lands at a softer 3.75 out of 5.

Where they split: Brickset and Jay's Brick Blog were both clearly positive (88 and 80), while JANG scored it 72 with mixed sentiment, citing the lanky proportions and poor cape drape more critically. All three agreed on the helmet quality and cape uniqueness as highlights, so the split is about proportion and material execution rather than the core design.

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LOVED (7)

01Exceptionally detailed battle-worn helmet with gloss/matte combination and three-tone asymmetrical wear marks
02First LEGO set to feature a stitched red-binding cape technique, described as oozing quality
03Exclusive pearl silver armor body piece with custom printing unique to this set
04Strong display value and posability with multiple articulation points
05Impressive character capture of the robotic, non-organic Stormtrooper armour design
06Spring-loaded blaster with extended stock, hip holster, and spare projectile
07Larger and more complex build than comparable figures in the wave

CRITICIZED (7)

01Armor color is metallic grey rather than true chrome, a known disappointment for some buyers
02Lower legs appear lanky due to friction-adder joint placement, with open and unfinished-looking feet
03Articulation restricted at upper arms and thighs by 6M beam ball/cup joints, limiting lateral movement
04Cape material lacks weight and does not drape naturally, arrives with creasing
05Grey cape-attachment peg stands out visibly against the black cape
06Torso lacks additional printed detail beyond the basic armor design
07Price premium over the First Order Stormtrooper ($10 more) attributable mostly to the cape and deco

What reviewers are saying

"75118 Captain Phasma will probably therefore prove to be one of the most popular Buildable Figures yet released and with good reason in my opinion."

Brickset Reviews

"I can't seem to get enough of the new LEGO Star Wars buildable figures. Honestly, I've been quite surprised by how much I've been enjoying these buildable figures."

Jay's Brick Blog

"I actually wish it was a little bit shorter because to me the legs look a little bit lanky"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

75114 First Order Stormtrooper — Superficially similar but Phasma is larger, more expensive, and offers increased construction complexity. Designs on chest armour are almost identical with slight variation around the belt.

75108 Clone Commander Cody — Cody features 3L Technic liftarms in feet which Phasma lacks, resulting in better ankle movement and less awkward foot appearance.

75117 Kylo Ren — Both are 26cm height, matching their actors' real heights. Phasma is described as the reviewer's favourite of this wave taking the quality of the entire figure into consideration.

75113 Rey — The fabric elements in both sets are quite specialised. Reviewer considers Phasma just about favourite of the three taking overall quality into consideration.

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By Reviewer · 3

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"75118 Captain Phasma will probably therefore prove to be one of the most popular Buildable Figures yet released and with good reason in my opinion."

Key Pros

✓Impressive pearl silver colour representing the character's armour nicely
✓Highly detailed and accurate helmet with battle wear across three tones
✓Unique stitched red-binding cape, first technique of its kind in LEGO sets

Key Cons

✕Articulation restricted at upper arms and thighs due to 6M beams with ball/cup design
✕Feet design lacks 3L Technic liftarms, resulting in awkward appearance

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"I can't seem to get enough of the new LEGO Star Wars buildable figures. Honestly, I've been quite surprised by how much I've been enjoying these buildable figures."

Key Pros

✓Has a super design that works incredibly well in this format
✓Exceptionally detailed helmet
✓Awesome looking cape

Key Cons

✕Would've been cooler if she was chromed
✕Plain looking torso

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"I actually wish it was a little bit shorter because to me the legs look a little bit lanky"

Key Pros

✓Impressive helmet printing with depth created by gloss/matte combination
✓Exclusive cape with sewn red stripe detail
✓Exclusive armor body piece with battle wear markings

Key Cons

✕Lower legs appear lanky due to friction adder joints
✕Feet look open and unfinished

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Exclusive cape with sewn stripe and exclusive armor body piece with custom printing

Resale

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Strong collectibility due to exclusive Captain Phasma printing and custom pieces

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Pearl silver elements
some of which have not appeared in this colour previously
Stitched red-binding cape
I have not seen such a technique appear in a LEGO set before and it oozes quality
Barraki eye element
used to pin the cape to the back
Printed chest armour and helmet
highly detailed with battle wear using three different tones for authentic damage appearance
Cape with asymmetrical design and red trim
Drapes over one shoulder in an attractive manner; heavy fabric with velvety texture and significant weight
Stormtrooper helmet (new version, different colour)
Exceptionally detailed with moulded air vents and battle-scarred marks; identical to Stormtrooper helmet mould but in Captain Phasma's silver colour

What Owners Say · summarized from 15 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners praise Captain Phasma's striking design and detailed helmet as a standout buildable figure that converts skeptics, though color accuracy concerns and structural stability complaints limit enthusiasm.

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