LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon 75389 vs LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Building Set, 75304
Buy The Dark Falcon 75389 for play and for kids 10 and up: it is a 1,579-piece ship with 6 minifigures, spring-loaded shooters and a flip-open interior. Buy the Darth Vader Helmet 75304 for adult display: 834 pieces, a stand and nameplate, and a finished model about 20 cm tall. The Dark Falcon costs more and gives you far more pieces and figures; the helmet is the cheaper, smaller, quieter build.
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LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon 75389
4.9Choose The Dark Falcon 75389 if you want a buildable ship to play with, six unusual minifigures, and a set a 10-year-old can handle.
Pros
- Six exclusive-style minifigures, including Darth Jar Jar and Jedi Vader
- Large 1,579-piece build with a detailed interior and throne
- Real play features: shooters, rotating cannons and a gunner post
- Flip-up panels make the inside easy to reach
Cons
- No display stand or nameplate
- Big footprint at about 43 cm long
- Only 15 ratings so far
- Costs more than the helmet set
What separates them
| LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon 75389 | LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Building Set, 75304 | |
|---|---|---|
| Piece count | 1,579 pieces | 834 pieces |
| Minifigures | 6 (Darth Jar Jar, Beach Luke, Jedi Vader and others) | None |
| Recommended age | 10 and over | 18 and over |
| Play features | Spring-loaded shooters, rotating cannons, gunner post, flip-up panels, jail cell | Display only, no play features |
| Display stand and nameplate | None | Included |
| Finished size | About 43 cm long, 32 cm wide, 12 cm tall | About 20 cm high, 15 cm wide, 14 cm deep |
| Build type | Ship with interior detail and moving parts | Sculptural helmet with complex shaping |
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Price history
- LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon 75389: lowest $224.99 on Nov 2 at Wapi Bricks | LEGO Resale Store.
- LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Building Set, 75304: lowest $114.29 on Nov 2 at Amazon.
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Specs compared
| Spec | LEGO Star Wars The Dark Falcon 75389 | LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet Building Set, 75304 |
|---|---|---|
| Piece count | 1,579 | — |
| Minifigure count | 6 | — |
| Recommended age | 10 and over | — |
| Height | 12 cm (5 in.) | — |
| Length | 43 cm (17 in.) | — |
| Width | 32 cm (12.5 in.) | — |
| Product weight | 1.98 kg | — |
| Product depth | 11.2 cm | — |
| Product height | 37.8 cm | — |
| Product width | 48.0 cm | — |
| Number of batteries |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a 10-year-old?
- The Dark Falcon. It is rated 10 and over, has minifigures and shooters, and is built to be played with. The Vader Helmet is rated 18 and over and is display only.
- Which is better for display?
- The Darth Vader Helmet. It comes with a stand and nameplate and is about 20 cm tall, so it fits on a shelf. The Dark Falcon is a large ship with no stand.
- Which has more pieces?
- The Dark Falcon, with 1,579 pieces against 834 for the helmet. It also includes 6 minifigures; the helmet includes none.
- Is the Dark Falcon worth the extra cost?
- If you want play and figures, yes. You get nearly twice the pieces and six minifigures. If you only want a display model, the helmet is the cheaper choice.
- Which is the harder build?
- The helmet is the more complex shaping job despite fewer pieces, and it is aimed at adult builders. The Dark Falcon is larger but rated for ages 10 and up.
- Do either need batteries?
- No. The Dark Falcon lists zero batteries and the helmet is a static display model. Both are pure brick builds.
