Lego Star Wars – Luke’s Landspeeder (Build 9)

I’ve always fancied this build. As a child, the Landspeeder from the 70s film just seemed amazing.

I bought this Lego kit from the Milton Keynes store and it came with 215 pieces. While probably a quick build, I’m sure it’ll look fantastic on my desk.

Observers will notice the Smart Play compatibility on the packaging and the inclusion of a smart tag and a smart Luke Skywalker. However, a smart brick isn’t enclosed. Currently, these can’t be bought separately so you’ll need to purchase a kit that includes one to gain the benefit.

It’s not a huge deal for me but it could be fun. If you’re a parent buying this for your children you might want to keep this in mind.

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/smart-play-lukes-landspeeder-75420

Two packets are contained within the packaging. One for the Landspeeder and the other for the for the supporting charging station. Outside the packets in the box are a couple of larger Landspeeder front pieces and a plastic cable.

Build packet 1

Building this was quite satisfying and straightforward. It took about 30 minutes and included a Luke Skywalker figure. Thankfully there were no stickers and the Landspeeder looks fairly decent.

The build features clear discs underneath to raise it but not nearly enough to create that floating landspeeder feel. An unusual design choice is replacing the space for the smart brick with a small crate-like brick containing a loose item resembling a carton. Additionally, there’s a lever to press but it’s functionally useless as it also relies on the smart brick’s presence.

Build packet 2

This second build is quite small for the charging station but it’s relatively quick to construct. It included a Jawa figure and a small robot. The instructions are easy to follow and it’s a quick build to make.

Overall

Overall, it’s a fun build but a bit flawed with some of the design choices. For example, replacing a missing smart brick with a loose carton and a non-functional lever isn’t ideal. It’s fine if you already have a smart brick but it’s not great otherwise. Would make a great play toy for a child but less impressive for display purposes.