Super Battle Droid

Name: LEGO Super Battle Droid 8012
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8012

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2002379 pcsHigh agreement · 88%

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LOVED (8)

01Striking metallic sand blue colour scheme
02Impressive 32cm height
03Exceptional articulation across multiple joints (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle)

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (6)

01Arm-lever mechanism hinders posing as arm won't stay in position once moved
02Flex pipes don't look great when joints are bent
03Flex pipes at extreme angles tend to come out of their ends

+3 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

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adults

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

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What reviewers are saying

"Technic and Star Wars combined, what's not to like! I think it's fantastic."

Brickset Reviews

"Unlike the rubber band powered legs the super battle droid is very stable and well balanced"

EuroBricks

Ecosystem

8002 Destroyer Droid 91 — Huw mentions that 8002 Destroyer Droid also looks pretty great, suggesting comparable quality within the Technic Star Wars line.

Modern Technic mecha and buildable figures — Huw criticises modern Technic as producing endless repetitive cranes and cars, and notes that modern mecha designers lack the creativity and articulation of this set, stating they should aspire to its level.

8001 Battle Droid 77 — About half the price, more stable and better balanced, though perhaps less iconic.

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BUY

"Technic and Star Wars combined, what's not to like! I think it's fantastic."

Key Pros

✓Striking metallic sand blue colour scheme
✓Impressive 32cm height
✓Exceptional articulation across multiple joints (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle)

Key Cons

✕Arm-lever mechanism hinders posing as arm won't stay in position once moved
✕Flex pipes don't look great when joints are bent

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EuroBricks

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"Unlike the rubber band powered legs the super battle droid is very stable and well balanced"

Key Pros

✓Stable, well-balanced construction (no rubber bands)
✓Good value ~EUR23 on Bricklink
✓Recognizable design

Key Cons

✕Limited functionality, primarily a display model
✕Rare-coloured parts with limited reuse potential

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Metallic sand blue / Metal Blue Technic parts
Ultra-rare colour that appears in this set for the first and last time; many of the Technic parts are cast in this exclusive colour
Technic Rotation Joint Socket with 3L Liftarm Thick, Technic Rotation Joint Ball Half with 3L Liftarm Thin, and Technic Rotation Joint Ball Loop with Pin with Friction
Family of joint parts with a very short lifespan from 2002 to 2004, appearing in only around a dozen sets total
Medium blue 5x5 shield
Metal blue Technic pieces
2 black Bionicle claw arms
8 silver hoses

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