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Chopper (C1-10P)

Name: LEGO Chopper (C1-10P) 75416
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75416

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20251,039 pcsHigh agreement · 91%

Expert reviews

10analyzed

Owner ratings

502

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 77.2 and owner ratings of 4.82 across 502 buyers, Chopper earns a solid Recommended verdict as a well-executed character build, though fans of the larger R2-D2 set should note that scale and value-for-money lag behind that benchmark at the same price."

Reviewers are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about Chopper (C1-10P), praising its show-accurate design, satisfying mechanical features, and its place alongside other buildable droids. Owners back that enthusiasm strongly, rating it 4.82 out of 5 across 502 ratings. The one recurring note of caution is that those who adore the R2-D2 buildable droid (75308) may find Chopper a step down in scale and complexity at the same $99.99 price point.

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LOVED (6)

01Show-accurate orange and yellow color scheme that captures Chopper's distinctive look
02Built-in lever activating the iconic grumpy head bobbing motion
03Poseable, detachable arms and center wheel allowing multiple display configurations

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CRITICIZED (3)

01Noticeably smaller and less complex than the R2-D2 buildable set (75308) for the same $99.99 price
02Value-for-money aspect consensus is the weakest aspect at 57.2, reflecting the scale-versus-price tension
03Only 52% of LEGO.com buyers signaled would-recommend, which is low relative to the otherwise high owner scores

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

headr2-d2characterarmsdroidpricegoodplaymechanismdetailstickersdisplayplaquegreatbackwheelexcellentaccurateuniquefeetshouldprintedcomparedfeatureoverpricedmovementstrongbuildable

What reviewers are saying

"I have very high expectations for this set for the sole reason that the R2-D2 that released last year is pretty much perfect"

Five Lonely Clones

"In a galaxy of larger-than-life heroes and villains, it's the humble droids who serve as the heart of Star Wars."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

75308 (R2-D2) 80 — Both are $100 retail price, but R2-D2 is considerably larger despite being to-scale with Chopper. Chopper's smaller size makes the $100 price point seem high. Reviewer would prefer Chopper at $85-90 price point. Both scale well together for display.

Buildable R2-D2 (2024) 80 — R2 is quite a bit larger at the same $100 price, making Chopper feel like it should be $85-90.

75379 R2-D2 80 — Chopper's Technic frame is more colorful and complicated than last year's R2-D2. The build is more elaborate with more variety in parts and techniques. Like R2-D2, it's a good compromise in functions to keep the price reasonable, but the designs and build experiences differ significantly due to Chopper's more squat, asymmetrical design.

R2-D2 (last year's buildable astromech) — He thinks Chopper is better than last year's R2-D2, though R2 is a larger build at the same price.

Star WarsInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Five Lonely Clones

Expert Video Source · avg of 3

BUY

"I have very high expectations for this set for the sole reason that the R2-D2 that released last year is pretty much perfect"

Key Pros

✓Near-perfect build quality
✓Best buildable droid LEGO has made
✓Excellent play features including wobble head mechanism

Key Cons

✕Price of $100 is too high for set size
✕Gray stickers on feet are offcolor and should be printed

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BUY

"In a galaxy of larger-than-life heroes and villains, it's the humble droids who serve as the heart of Star Wars."

Key Pros

✓Elaborate build process with great variety in parts and techniques
✓Complex and fun SNOT building techniques
✓Wobbly head mechanism is fun to play with

Key Cons

✕Manipulator arms don't pinch
✕Center leg doesn't rotate

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Astromech Droid, C1-10P (Chopper) - White Body

Standout parts (per reviewers)

gray stickers on feet
Should have been printed instead; sticker gray does not match brick gray; reviewer criticizes as "atrociously offcolor"
three-eyed head with sticker
Intricate design with spinning capability and wobble mechanism
Rubber axle connectors
Used in the wobbly section mechanism for the head wobble effect
Shield elements angled inside frame
Used to attach the four trapezoidal faces of Chopper's head in a unique configuration
Hot dog greebles
Decorative elements featured on the front panel

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.9

303 reviews

95%