Battle Droid

Name: LEGO Battle Droid 8001
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8001

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2000363 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

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LOVED (8)

01Innovative magnetic gun-drawing mechanism
02Excellent folding/storage compaction system faithful to movie
03Clever use of Technic system with ratchet, gears, and spring-loaded joints

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (8)

01Elastic bands require periodic replacement over decades
02Magnetic feature now illegal due to child safety regulations
03Not as compact as intended (Destroyer Droid notably wouldn't fit in storage box)

+5 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

📐 Size

Stands at about 33cm tall

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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What reviewers are saying

"It's a neat model with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve that are not immediately apparent from looking at it."

Brickset Reviews

"The set is rather flimsy and indeed of all the technic star wars sets I've found this one to be the least stable."

EuroBricks

Ecosystem

8012 Super Battle Droid 75 — Both are Technic Star Wars figures from the same era, reviewed by Huw in the same period. The Battle Droid's folding mechanism was noted as particularly innovative.

8002 Destroyer Droid 91 — Part of the same Technic droid series with similar action features (roll-forward pop-open mechanism). Huw notes he doesn't have it fully constructed yet.

Pit Droid — Part of the same Technic droid line with alternate builds (Speeder Bike). The Battle Droid was noted as 'definitely the better of the two' by a commenter, particularly for its faithful movie motion.

Star Destroyer 10030 86 — Both use magnetic mechanisms

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"It's a neat model with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve that are not immediately apparent from looking at it."

Key Pros

✓Innovative magnetic gun-drawing mechanism
✓Excellent folding/storage compaction system faithful to movie
✓Clever use of Technic system with ratchet, gears, and spring-loaded joints

Key Cons

✕Elastic bands require periodic replacement over decades
✕Magnetic feature now illegal due to child safety regulations

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EuroBricks

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"The set is rather flimsy and indeed of all the technic star wars sets I've found this one to be the least stable."

Key Pros

✓Gun capture and pointing mechanism works well
✓Clear instructions with human hands demonstrating features
✓Alternative build option (AT-ST) provided

Key Cons

✕Rather flimsy overall
✕Least stable of the Technic Star Wars sets

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

4x2 L beams (32140)
Seven unique pieces to this set in tan color; extremely rare
Ratchet piece
Used for the storage mechanism, engaged/disengaged by gear system
Magnets (now illegal)
Small magnets used in hand and shoulder holster for gun-drawing feature; no longer permitted in sets due to child safety concerns
Elastic bands
Spring-load the knee joints; still functional after 19 years despite age
Magnets
Used in the gun-capture mechanism, similar to those used in trains and Star Destroyer 10030
Rubber bands
Create tension in the legs for movement, but become brittle over time and snap